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Spontaneous Groin Enterocutaneous Fistula following Neglected Inguinal Hernia in 3-month Infant spontaneous enterocutaneous fistula following neglected inguinal Hernia Leading to Groin Enterocutaneous Fistula in 3-Month Infant
Authors: Abdullahi Lawal Barau , Atiku Mamuda
Published: June 2022

Hernia is defined as a protrusion of part or whole of a viscera through an abnormal opening in the wall of the cavity containing the viscera. Strangulation of the viscera within the hernial sac is a common complication in our environment, and this occurs in both adult and children. We study the presentation and management of a 3-month-old infant with groin enterocutaneous fistula following a neglected inguinal hernia. A 3-month-old infant presented late with perforated intestine in an inguinal hernia and managed by the resection and anastomosis of the small intestine. The outcome of a neglected inguinal hernia is still poor in our environment.
Congenital Malformations of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Neonates at Aristide Le Dantec University Hospital in Dakar
Authors: Camara Souleymane , Fall Mbaye , Mbaye P. A. , Wese S. F. , Lo F. B. , Oumar Ndour
Published: June 2022

Objective:

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract are one of the major causes of neonatal mortality, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study is to assess the overall management of gastrointestinal malformations.

Patients and Methods:

The study design is monocentric and retrospective. It includes all newborns aged 1–28 days with malformations of the gastrointestinal tract between 1st January 2014 and 31st December2018, at the Paediatric Surgery Department of Aristide Le Dantec University Hospital in Dakar. Data were collected by studying patient's records and surgical procedures.

Results:

During the five-year study, 405 newborns with congenital anomalies were admitted to our hospital. A total of 126 newborns were diagnosed with gastrointestinal tract malformations. The incidence was 25.2 cases a year. The sex distribution was 74 boys (58.7%) and 52 girls (41.2%). The mean age at diagnosis was 7.4 ± 3.2 days. Two cases were diagnosed antenatal (1.59%). The mean time to post-natal diagnosis was 6.5 ± 2.1 days. The most common malformation was oesophageal atresia with 43 cases (34.1%). The average time between diagnosis and surgery was 48 h. Out of the 126 cases, 77 (61.1%) received surgery and 49 (38.9%) died before surgery. The main causes of pre-operative death were intricate and dominated by lung infections (42.9%). Among the 77 newborns, who received surgery, 38 (%) had a simple post-operative course, 39 (50.6 %) died. Post-operative deaths were dominated by anaesthetic complications (30.8%), lung infections (46.1%). The overall mortality was 69.8% (n = 88).

Conclusion:

The low socio-economic status, poor pre-natal diagnosis, prematurity, post-natal diagnostic delay, obsolete medical equipment and the lack of neonatal intensive care units were identified as the major factors for high mortality in neonates with gastrointestinal tract malformations in a developing country.
Management of Chylous Ascites with Surgery and Frusemide in a New Born
Authors: Wabada Samuel , Ibrahim Halima Abubakar , Dada Bisuma Joel , Zanna Aisha Umaryyrah , Muhammed Abdulmajeed , Mustapha Bello
Published: June 2022

Chylous ascites is the accumulation of milky fat-rich chyle in the peritoneal cavity. It is a rare condition in children. Congenital malformations of the lymphatic vascular channel are the predominant cause in children. Diagnosis is often confirmed by paracentesis of the chylous ascitic fluid. Treatment is generally conservative except in rare refractory cases that surgery is required for closure of the leak site or excision of the lymphatic cyst. Here is a report on the management of chylous ascites in a 6-h-old girl presenting in acute respiratory distress with acute abdominal distention due rapid increase in chylous ascitic fluid volume that was managed with surgery and frusemide.
Internal Fat Prolapse from Ischiorectal Fossa Masquerading as Currarino Syndrome
Authors: Ali Md. Mokarram , Kumar Amit , Rashi Rashi , Sinha Amit Kumar , Kumar Bindey
Published: June 2022

Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the latest addition to already existing tools for evaluation of anorectal malformation (ARM). It provides detailed information about pelvic floor musculature as well as position of rectal pouch. However, lack of knowledge about normal pelvic floor anatomy can lead to misinterpretation of pelvic MRI which can create confusion and change in approach for surgery. A 14-month-old male child with diagnosis of ARM was evaluated with pelvic MRI. There was finding of abnormal protrusion of fat through the ischiorectal fossa which was misinterpreted as Currarino syndrome which created confusion immediately before posterior sagittal anorectoplasty. Pelvic MRI is highly informative while evaluating a case of ARM. However, a detailed knowledge of pelvic floor anatomy is mandatory to avoid wrong interpretation and misdiagnosis.
Brachial Plexus' Schwannoma in a Child
Authors: Mbaye Papa Alassane , Seye Cheikh , Zeng Florent Tshibwid A. , Ngom Gabriel
Published: June 2022

Children's schwannoma is a rare condition, generally occurring in a sporadic way. Its aetiology is still not fully understood. We report the case of a 10-year old girl who presented a left shoulder mass, along motility reduction of the left upper limb for 24 months before presentation at our service. A biopsy resection of the mass gave the diagnosis and 6 months after surgical resection, no complication occurred.
Oropharyngeal Teratoma
Authors: Okhakhu Amina Lami , Onyeagwara Ngozi Carol
Published: June 2022

Teratomas are true neoplasms derived from the three germ layers. They are relatively rare tumours. They present in the sacrococcygeal region, gonads and retroperitoneum commonly. We present the report of a 5-month-old infant who presented with a prolapsing oropharyngeal teratoma and literature review.
Career Intentions, Choices, and Motivation of Undergraduate Dental Students toward Dentistry
Authors: Siddiqui Maryam , Sultan Amina , Mehta Abhishek , Juneja Akanksha
Published: June 2022

Students studying healthcare related professional courses like dentistry are future role models and leaders of our society. It is imperative that only interested and motivated candidates join dental profession because of amount of time and resources involved. The aims of this survey were to study the intentions, motivation, and selection of dentistry as a profession by the dental students. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among 500 undergraduate dental students and interns of two government (n = 250) and one private dental college (n = 250) located in National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, India. Majority of respondents were females and were residing in urban area. Students of government dental college were significantly more inclined to continue with their profession. Oral and maxillofacial surgery was the most sought after branch of dentistry to pursue post-graduation by the study participants. This study highlighted some important factors for selecting and continuing dentistry as a profession. Majority of students indicated that dentistry was not their first choice of career. There is a need to educate students about their preferred career choices and its future aspects before joining the course.
Preferred Spectacles among Nigerian School Children
Authors: Udeh Nnenma Ndidiamaka , Aghaji Ada E. , Okoye Onochie Ike , Oguego Ngozi Chinyelu , Okoye Obiekwe , Maduka-Okafor Ferdinand Chinedum , Ezegwui Ifeoma Regina , Ezisi Chinyelu Nkemdilim , Achigbu Eberechukwu Ogbeanu , Nwobi A Emmanuel , Onwasigwe N. Ernest , Umeh Rich E. , Aneji Chiamaka Umeh
Published: June 2022

Background:

Refractive error (RE) is the most common cause of visual impairment globally and affects about 12.8 million children (5–15 years). Uncorrected RE in children could lead to irreversible vision loss in the paediatric age group. Spectacles are commonly used to correct RE although preferred spectacle design pattern among children may influence spectacle use.

Aims:

This study aims to assess school children's preferred spectacle designs and the factors associated with these preferences in south east Nigeria.

Subjects, Materials and Methods:

A representative cross-sectional study among school children aged 5–15 years in South-East Nigeria. Participants were asked to independently select preferred spectacles displayed based on: frame colour, material, shape of ear-piece, lens size, and shape. Statistical analysis of data to yield frequencies and test of association was done using Chi-square. Binary logistic regression tested the strength of association. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated at 95% confidence interval and P < 0.05 were considered significant.

Results:

The study comprised 5723 school children (males 46.9% and females 53.1%), aged 10.49 ± 2.74 years. Their commonly preferred spectacles were red coloured (35.4%), had straight earpiece (80.6%), of plastic materials (62.8%), rectangular lens shape (55.3%), and medium lens sized (58.6%). Age was the most associated factor with spectacle choice preference among the school children (P < 0.05 in four out of the five possible preferences evaluated).

Conclusions:

Spectacle preferences exist among the study population. Some demographic factors are associated with these preferences which should be considered in any childhood RE services.
Anaesthetic Management for Brain Surgery in a Child with Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot in a Resource-Limited Setting
Authors: Nwigwe N C , Adenekan A T , Faponle A F , Omon H E , Balogun S A , Anele C O , Komolafe E O
Published: June 2022

Tetratology of Fallot (TOF) is a rare congenital heart defect with Ventricular septal defect (VSD) as one of its four components. VSD predisposes this set of patients to developing complications of which brain abscess is one, due to shunting of blood from the right to left ventricle and concomitant loss of innate immunity of pulmonary filtering and removal of bacteria, clot and other organisms in blood from the right heart. Surgical evacuation of brain abscess in patients with background TOF could be challenging as administering anaesthesia could increase morbidity, mortality and pose great risk to this set of patients. We report a case of a six-year-old male child with an uncorrected TOF who developed multiple brain abscess and had surgical intervention (burr-hole and evacuation of abscesses) under general anaesthesia, and our challenges in a resource-limited hospital setting. A good anaesthetic plan, selection of appropriate anaesthetic medications to prevent right to left shunting of blood in the heart, using a pure alpha-receptor agonist; Phenylephrine, and excellent surgical intervention were major determinant of this patient survival without apparent neurological sequelae.
A Giant Maxillary Odontogenic Myxofibroma Occurring with Pulmonary Mycetoma
Authors: Akomolafe Ayodele Gbenga , Adejobi Adewale Francis , Akinniyi Taofeek Akin , Olatunji Abiodun Saheed , Adeyemi Adewale Charles , Egunjobi Sola Moshood
Published: June 2022

Odontogenic myxoma can present with variable clinical and radiological appearance; therefore, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of radiolucent and mixed radiolucent–radiopaque lesions of both jaws in all age groups. Whether it can be classified as a myxofibroma or strictly myxoma depends on the amount of collagen it contains, as myxomas generally present as a mucoid ground substance with little collagen. We report a case of myxofibroma of the maxilla, a rare, though benign but locally aggressive odontogenic tumor. Our patient presented as an asthenic, chronically ill-looking, pale, dehydrated but acyanosed young woman. She presented on account of a six-month history of rapidly progressive large mass of the maxilla with extensive destruction of the maxillary bone and displacement of the associated teeth. There was associated history of spontaneous bleeding and intermittent pain. The mass was initially biopsied and diagnosed as desmoplastic fibroma. Chest radiographic findings revealed thin-walled cavitary lesions with characteristic air-crescent signs which was suggestive of left-sided pulmonary mycetoma. The maxillary lesion was treated by surgical excision with peripheral ostectomy. The literature review was done using search engine PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus with the following keywords: “Odontogenic myxofibroma,” “odontogenic fibromyxoma,” “odontogenic myxoma” “myxofibroma of the maxilla,” “myxofibroma of the mandible,” “myxofibroma of the jaw,” “fibromyxoma of the jaw” “case report on myxofabroma” and “case series on myxofibroma.” Articles where the amount of fibrous and myxoid tissue were not quantified were excluded from the study.
Detection of Loanwords in Angolan Portuguese: A Text Mining Approach
Authors: Muhongo Timóteo , Brazdil Pavel , Silva Fátima
Published: June 2022

Angola is characterized by many different languages and social, cultural and political realities, which had a marked effect on Angolan Portuguese (AP). Consequently, AP is characterized by diatopic variation. One of the marked effects is in the loanwords imported from other Angolan languages. Our objective is to analyze different Angolan texts, analyze the lexical forms used and conduct a comparative study with European Portuguese, whose aim is to identify the possible loanwords in Angolan. This process was automated, as well as the identification of cotexts of all loanwords. In addition, we determine the lexical class of each loanword and the Angolan language of origin. Most lexical loanwords come from the Kimbundu, although AP includes loanwords from some other Angolan languages, too. Our study serves as a basis for preparation of an Angolan regionalism dictionary. We note that more than 700 loanwords identified do not figure in the existing dictionaries.
Torsion codimension cycles on supersingular abelian varieties
Authors: Gregory Oliver
Published: June 2022

We prove that torsion codimension
$2$
algebraic cycles modulo rational equivalence on supersingular abelian varieties are algebraically equivalent to zero. As a consequence, we prove that homological equivalence coincides with algebraic equivalence for algebraic cycles of codimension
$2$
on supersingular abelian varieties over the algebraic closure of finite fields.
The impact of COVID-19 on screening for colorectal, gastric, breast, and cervical cancer in Korea
Authors: Park Hyeree , Seo Seung Hee , Park Jong Heon , Yoo Shin Hye , Keam Bhumsuk , Shin Aesun
Published: June 2022

OBJECTIVES: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the utilization of healthcare services, including participation in cancer screening programs. We compared cancer screening participation rates for colorectal, gastric, breast, and cervical cancers among participants in the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) in 2019 and 2020 to address the potential distraction effect of COVID-19 on cancer screening.METHODS: Data from the NCSP for 4 cancer types (stomach, colorectal, breast, and cervical) in 2019 and 2020 were used to calculate cancer screening participation rates by calendar month, gender, age group, and geographical region. Monthly participation rates were analyzed per 1,000 eligible individuals.RESULTS: The screening participation rate decreased in 2020 compared to 2019 for all 4 cancers: colorectal (40.5 vs. 35.3%), gastric (61.9 vs. 54.6%), breast (63.8 vs. 55.8%), and cervical (57.8 vs. 52.2%) cancers. Following 2 major COVID-19 waves in March and December 2020, the participation rates in the 4 types of cancer screening dropped compared with those in 2019. The highest decline was observed in the elderly population aged 80 years and older (percentage change: -21% for colorectal cancer; -20% for gastric cancer; -26% for breast cancer; -20% for cervical cancer).CONCLUSIONS: After the 2 major COVID-19 waves, the screening participation rate for 4 types of cancer declined compared with 2019. Further studies are needed to identify the indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients, such as delayed diagnoses of cancer or excess cancer deaths.
Conducting an online synchronous interview: Implications for online assessment
Authors: Quang Ho Nhut , Tri Ha Minh
Published: June 2022

This paper highlights key points and practicalities regarding using online interviews using a recently completed undergraduate thesis as a case study. This case entitles “The consumers’ perceptions towards green products in food and beverages sector in Ho Chi Minh City.” Online interviewing using Google Meet has become one of the most common data collection methods in Vietnam as it is reasonably easy to use, provides almost all the required functionalities for online research, and is free of charge. Inspired by the experiences and practices from the case study, this paper is intended for use in online research methods and provides implications for application in online assessment.
The why-what-when-who-how of using captioned videos as an instructional aid in EAL classrooms: Theoretical perspectives and classroom implications
Authors: Phuc Trinh Thai Van
Published: June 2022

This paper seeks to address how captioned videos are used as an instructional aid in classrooms of English as an additional language (EAL). The paper employs a narrative literature review to synthesize prior studies and reach pedagogical conclusions for utilizing the captioned videos. The results argue that captioned videos have pedagogical, cognitive, and psychological benefits to language teaching and learning with the awareness of some influential factors during instructional implementations. First, the paper elaborates on the roles of videos in language teaching and learning (Why), underlying theories of employing videos (How), and influential factors of utilizing the captions (When and Who), followed by an emphasis on captioning effects on language learning (What). Then, it discusses some classroom implications as concluding remarks.
A teacher training program on designing participatory educational action research proposal
Authors: Tirol Shiela , Cortes Sylvester Tan , Tinapay Ariel , Samillano James
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate a teacher training program on designing participatory educational action research projects. The program consisted of training teachers to conceptualize an action research problem and design a methodology specific to their proposed topic. Starting with a professional needs assessment on Action Research (AR) as the basis for the planned teacher training opportunity, the teachers underwent training and mentoring sessions to develop a group AR proposal as the outcome of the program and as evidence of their professional growth. At the end of the program, five action research proposals were developed and presented, which include: (1) the design and evaluation of an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) mentoring program for basic education teachers; (2) improving students’ conceptual understanding on selected Social Psychology topics through Case-Based Approach; (3) integrating Canvas during an online departmental examination of board course programs; (4) facilitating career choice of Senior High School students through a career guidance program; and, (5) enhancing pre-service elementary teachers’ pedagogical knowledge for online teaching through instructor modeling. Four of these five proposals were rated acceptable and approved for implementation by a panel of reviewers. The details concerning the strengths and areas for improvement of each proposal are individually reported in the results section. In conclusion, training as a professional development model has the potential to effectively gauge teachers to develop and design educational action research proposals.
ESTRATEGIA APRENDO EN CASA DESDE LA PERCEPCIÓN DOCENTE DEL ÁREA DE MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Garcia Huamani Cecilia Laura , Obregon Centeno Marco Antonio
Published: June 2022

El objetivo general de la investigación fue conocer y comprender las percepción de los docentes del área de matemática sobre la estrategia aprendo en casa y objetivos específicos: identificar la percepción docente sobre los medios de difusión, práctica docente y la participación estudiantil; la metodología fue de tipo cualitativa, de estudio fenomenológico, deductivo y hermenéutico; el diseño presentó las fases de exploración, planificación, recojo y análisis de información, redacción y difusión del informe; participaron ocho docentes de nivel secundaria de la especialidad de matemática; se usó como técnica la entrevista en profundidad, se realizó análisis de contenido y la triangulación de informantes. Los resultados indican que todos los docentes perciben que sus estrategias se adaptan a la nueva situación decretado por el estado; perciben que la web es el medio más completo, porque cuenta con recursos, estrategias y retos que el estudiante puede indagar y finalmente perciben que hubo un descenso en la participación activa de los estudiantes.
ESTRATEGIA DEL ENCUADRE PARA MEJORAR EL CONOCIMIENTO COREOGRÁFICO DE LA DANZA “CARNAVAL AREQUIPEÑO”
Authors: Rojas Carranza Hugo Francisco , Duran Simon Fritz Franz
Published: June 2022

La siguiente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la influencia de la Estrategia del Encuadre en el conocimiento coreográfico de la danza “Carnaval Arequipeño” en los alumnos de IV ciclo de la escuela superior de arte dramático “Virgilio Rodríguez Nache” de Trujillo. Esta investigación está basada en el método hipotético deductivo, con un diseño pre experimental, donde se utilizó como instrumento la Guía de observación para medir el nivel de conocimiento coreográfico de la danza carnaval arequipeño antes y después de la aplicación de la Estrategia del Encuadre. Los resultados de la hipótesis se realizaron aplicando la prueba de hipótesis T-student donde se obtiene un P valor de significancia 0.000 donde determina que la Estrategia del Encuadre influye significativamente en el conocimiento coreográfico de la danza “Carnaval Arequipeño” de los estudiantes del IV ciclo de la escuela superior de arte dramático “Virgilio Rodríguez Nache” de Trujillo.
Condiciones para iniciar el uso social del cementerio Miraflores de Trujillo como monumento histórico
Authors: Velásquez-Chero Junior
Published: June 2022

La presente investigación nace con la finalidad de ser punto de partida hacia una mejora del patrimonio cultural en la región, tomando como referencia el Cementerio Miraflores de Trujillo. De esta manera, pretendemos aportar no solo a la mejora de los bienes culturales patrimoniales, sino a su correcto uso para el aporte al desarrollo de la ciudadanía. La metodología que se utilizó fue: por su enfoque mixto, de diseño investigación acción y estudio de caso, de nivel explicativo descriptivo y se aplicó el método analítico sintético, e inductivo deductivo. En ese sentido, la pregunta de investigación planteada fue ¿Cómo generar las condiciones para iniciar el uso social del Cementerio Miraflores de Trujillo como monumento histórico? La investigación concluye que la propuesta final para iniciar el uso social del Cementerio Miraflores como monumento histórico consta de cuatro partes: delimitación, reconocimiento in situ, reconocimiento histórico y aceptación social.
Occurrence of citrinin in the wheat grain cultivated in Kosovo and Albania during 2021
Authors: Haziri Arben , Pleadin Jelka , Ibrahimi Hamide , Faiku Fatmir , Delia Etleva , Muji Skender , Tafaj Myqerem , Berisha Bajram , Kudumija Nina , Zadravec Manuela , Emiri Sallaku Enkelejda
Published: June 2022

Citrinin (CIT) is a mycotoxin responsible for the contamination of many agricultural products, like wheat, barley, corn, rice and their products, as also other foodstuffs and feedstuffs used in human and animal nutrition. It is essentially produced by Penicillium citrinum, although it can also be biosynthesised from Penicillium expansum and Penicillium verrucosum and some species of Aspergillus and Monascus. However, several studies have shown that CIT is known for its genotoxic, hepatotoxic, fetotoxic and teratogenic properties. The aim of this study is to investigate the occurrence of CIT in wheat grain cultivated in Kosovo andAlbania. Given the fact that wheat flour is the most consumed product in Kosovo and Albania, it is necessary to analyse the CIT in wheat in these two countries. In total, 60 wheat samples were tested from Fusha e Kosovës (Kosovo), Myzeqeja (Albania) and Fusha e Maliqit (Albania), as places withthe highest wheat production. The enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was used to determine CIT concentrations. To identify moulds representing potential producers of CIT, traditional macroscopic and microscopic methods and the molecular PCR method of identification were implemented. CIT was detected in 96.6% and 86.6% of wheat grain samples collected in Kosovo and Albania, respectively. The maximum amount of CIT detected in wheat grain was 53.12 μg/ kg in Kosovo, and 45.74 μg/kg in Albania. The amount of CIT found in wheat grain is not comparable with the maximal limits (MLs), as the European legislation does not provide limits for this mycotoxin. However, since there is generally a lack of data about CIT in cereals in Kosovo and Albania, the results can serve as an indicator of wheat grain contamination in this part of the Balkan Peninsula.
Smart Life Saver System for Scuba Divers using GSM Module
Authors: Priya N Hema , M Priyanka , P Kavitha , A Charani , M Manisha , Kumari D Bharani
Published: June 2022

Wellbeing related issues and boundaries are of most extreme critical to man and are fundamental for his reality. The correspondence between submerged and land is a profoundly difficult one. Radio transmissions that movement through air pass on quickly in water. Acoustic or sonar, sent by submerged gadgets, generally bounces off the surface while never getting through. This causes failures and different issues for an assortment of uses, for example, sea investigation and submarine-to-plane correspondence. This paper presents a framework for giving constant distant well-being checking of an individual's condition with upgrades of an SMS alert through Global System for Mobile correspondence (GSM). This task focuses on the plan and execution of a minimal expense; however, proficient and adaptable individuals observe and ready framework involving Global System for Mobile correspondence (GSM) innovation. In this venture heartbeat and temperature of the body are estimated by sensors and performs hindrance recognition utilizing IR, which conveys the messages to the Control unit and showcases on Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and cautions through bell when he is in peril utilizing crisis switch.
impact of training for IoT technology awareness program In the Saudi Arabian Universities
Authors: Alenizi Mogbel Aid K
Published: June 2022

Nowadays, Internet of Things (IoT) has been making drastic changes in e-learning & other fields of our daily lives such as the sectors like healthcare, agriculture, transportation, business & trade and various engineering services. It is predicted that fifty billion IoT devices and six billion mobile devices will be on this earth in 2020 itself. Industries around the world are planning for implementing IoT as it reduces the expenses on energy by fifty percent and eventually increases profit. Therefore, academic institutions must also work on IoT enabled services to compete at the global level. IoT devices are connecting people to the web thus everyone comes closer to each other. Job sector would become more competitive from now on as many people opt for e-learning to obtain easily affordable degrees and required skills while continuing their professional commitments.
This research attempts as preliminary step to assess the basic training of IoT to students in order to enhance their motivation to use IoT based equipment which is the prime requirement for an IoT enabled campus. T-test had been conducted to calculate the effectiveness of training as the universities in Saudi Arabia are seeking to launch IoT programs in their various departments, are motivated as well for trainings to prepare their teaching staff and students for IoT based courses.
Investigation of Lifelong Learning Competencies of Physical Education and Sports Teachers and Preservice Teachers in Turkey in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hazar Kursat
Published: June 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, 76 physical education and sports teachers and 74 preservice teachers voluntarily participated in this study, which investigated the Lifelong Learning competencies of Physical Education and Sports Teachers and Physical Education and Sports Teaching Students. Data were collected with the Lifelong Learning Competence (LLC) scale. According to the results of the research, it was determined that the average scores of the participants from the LLC scale were high. There is a statistically significant difference in favor of physical education teachers between the LLC total score of teachers and students and the sub-dimensions of the scale. In terms of the age variable, a statistically significant difference was found between the LLC total score and the sub-dimensions of the scale in favor of the age of 34 and above. According to the results of the correlation analysis between age and LLC sub-dimensions, a positive relationship was found between age and total score, self-management, learning to learn, initiative and entrepreneurship, and a positive relationship between acquiring information and decision-making. Although it is difficult to make a causal inference because the current research was designed in a cross-sectional pattern, lifelong learning competence in the current research group increases with age in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Difficulties and challenges for admission to the position of schools inspector in Spain and early career development
Authors: Vázquez-Cano Esteban , Campos Barrionuevo Blas
Published: June 2022

This article presents research that analyzed the most significant needs, difficulties and problems for admission into Spain’s school inspectorates, the expectations of new inspectors and the challenges they face in their assessment of different school settings in the Spanish educational system. Firstly, the research addressed the central questions of school inspection and supervision in the European Union, then a methodology was applied based on virtual ethnography and the reticular-categorical approach to network analysis, with matrix representations and social graphs devised using UCINET and yED Graph Editor visor. This methodological approach was used to analyze the opinions of 140 students between 2017 and 2019 enrolled on the only Masters course in Spain dedicated to schools inspection and supervision, delivered by UNED (Spain’s National Distance Education University). Their open responses to a questionnaire, and course forum interaction, were analyzed from the Social Network Analysis perspective. The results show that the main difficulties, challenges and needs coalesced around four central nodes: the politicization of tribunals and the entrance exam format, the lack of training courses for potential inspectors, the absence of a national study pathway for potential inspectors as an entry requirement, and the need for training in supervision techniques to perform their functions as inspectors.
PADRONIZAÇÃO DO TAMANHO MÍNIMO DA PIRAMUTABA Brachyplatystoma vaillantii APROVEITADA EM ARRASTOS INDUSTRIAIS NO NORTE DO BRASIL: AUMENTO DA PRODUTIVIDADE SEM IMPACTO A BIODIVERSIDADE
Authors: Ana Cordeiro , Alex Klautau , Santos Wagner , Silva Leiliane , Oliveira Danielly , Silva Kátia , Cintra Israel
Published: June 2022

Establish a minimum capture size to amazon catfish fished by bottom trawl nets in Northern Brazil is an alternative in order to reduce the impact on ichthyofauna and contribute to income generation for the fishing sector. Thus, this paper aims to discuss the need to standardize a minimum size of capture and propose alternatives for your use with commercial value, without increasing the current fishing effort and the impact on stock. Previous papers define that the size ranges of zoological length from 28 to 39 cm may present sexually mature individuals, its possible to use individuals with a size of 30 to 35 cm that are currently discarded at random, according to the fisherman's decision. The lack of pattern of minimum size represents a waste of fishing effort and usable protein of around 14%, which could have been used if the 30 cm length had been adopted. For this, we highlight the need for greater research efforts on the reproduction of piramutaba, considering the immense migration area of the species and the intense fishing pressure, which reflects on the life cycle of the species.
Kriteria Joget Tiktok yang Dianggap Wajar dalam Perspektif Etika Publik dan Norma-Norma Islam
Authors: Arifin Imamul , Amelia Veganesa Ajeng , Nur Cahyani Putri
Published: June 2022

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengetahui hukum berjoget Tiktok menurut perspektif norma-norma Islam dan mengetahui segi pandang sosial terhadap kriteria joget yang wajar. Penelitian ini, merupakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan tafsir maudhu’i yang mengacu pada penerapan ilmu ilmu Al-Qur'an dan pada perspektif masyarakat. Berdasarkan hukum Islam, berjoget adalah suatu hal yang dilarang karena menjurus pada kesenangan duniawi dan bertingkah laku yang berlebihan, selain itu berjoget dan menari biasanya menampakan aurat yang menimbulkan syahwat dan dilarang serta diharamkan dalam Islam. Dalam hukum Islam menari diperbolehkan dengan syarat tidak menampakan aurat, tidak menimbulkan syahwat dan untuk menjaga kesehatan. Tren masyarakat Indonesia saat ini salah satunya adalah joget Tik tok yang seringkali mengadopsi budaya barat baik lagu maupun gerakan, sehingga memberikan dampak positif dan negatif. Joget Tiktok saat ini sering kali diselewengkan oleh para penggunanya yang sudah melanggar etika dalam bersosial maupun norma-norma Islam seperti menggunakan pakaian yang tidak layak, berjoget berlebihan sehingga memancing hawa nafsu, dan menunjukkan sesuatu yang seharusnya tidak ditunjukkan. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa, kriteria joget yang dianggap wajar adalah ketika joget itu tidak berlebihan yang mana dapat memancing hawa nafsu.
Spectroscopic and Quantum mechanical investigations of 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea
Authors: Ragamathunnisa M  , Revathi M  , Jasmine Vasantha Rani E
Published: June 2022

The optimum molecular geometry of 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea was calculated by the B3LYP method of density functional theory (DFT) using 6-311 + + G(d,p), mp2/sto-3g basis sets and data source of vibration frequency, polarizability, and thermo-dynamical parameters were set up. By contrast with the theoretical spectra, the vibrational assignment of 1-(1, 3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea was discussed. In addition, part of significant parameters such as HOMO-LUMO energy gap and hyperpolarizability calculations. This study provides a theoretical support for the spectral detection technology, especially for the analysis of the electronic structure and spectra of of 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea.
Haematological studies on freshwater Tilapia treated with ZnO nanoparticles
Authors: Suganthi P  , Murali M  , Sadiq Bukhari A  , Basu H  , Singhal R.K
Published: June 2022

Our study was framed to evaluate the acute toxicity, behavioural and heametalogical effects of ZnO NPs on freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus. ZnO NPs characterized by FTIR and UV Spectroscopy. Various behaviour patterns were studied in 30, 50 and 70ppm ZnO NPs concentration. The actue toxicity (96hrs LC50) of ZnO NPs was observed between 100-110ppm. Significantly decreased number of Total Red cell count (RBC), haemaglobin (Hb), Haematocrit (Ht) reflects changes in red blood indicies such as MCV, MCH, MCHC and oxygen carrying capacity. Decreased leucocytes and differential count differences observred in ZnO NPs exposed groups. As a novel attempt, our study showed the impact of ZnO nanoparticles in Acute toxicity and Haematological parameters of freshwater fish O. mossambicus.
Molecular structure, vibrational spectroscopic studies and nonlinear optical analysis of Thiacetazone
Authors: Admin Ragamathunnisa M , Megela R  , Jasmine Vasantha Rani E
Published: June 2022

The optimum molecular geometry of 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea was calculated by the B3LYP method of density functional theory (DFT) using 6-311 + + G(d,p), mp2/sto-3g basis sets and data source of vibration frequency, polarizability, and thermo-dynamical parameters were set up. By contrast with the theoretical spectra, the vibrational assignment of 1-(1, 3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea was discussed. In addition, part of significant parameters such as HOMO-LUMO energy gap and hyperpolarizability calculations. This study provides a theoretical support for the spectral detection technology, especially for the analysis of the electronic structure and spectra of of 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)thiourea.
In situ reduction synthesis of nanocomposite fiber Nylon 6 and nano silver: focus on antibacterial properties
Authors: Mohsen Hoseinkhani  , Ali akbar zolriasatein  , Pedram daneshi
Published: June 2022

Nanotechnology has been expanded in different industries and created new applications and properties in products. Accordingly, nanocomposites with special properties is very important. Polymeric materials and nanofibers with high special surface are suitable substrates for growing microorganism. This research represents a novel method for simultaneous synthesis of nano-silver by reducing method in caprolactam polymerization process. Hence, caprolactam and reducing agent on sulphur base was used for synthesis of nano silver in one bath by silver salt. Then, nano-composite fibers were prepared by electro-spinning method. FT-IR analysis confirmed structural changes in nylon 6 caused by different conditions of synthesis of nano silver. Moreover, UV-VIS, SEM, EDX, AA were used to study surface morphology. The nanocomposite fibers showed a significant antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.
Decolorization and degradation of Blue Hegn and Black B dyes by Bacillus Cereus isolated from the textile dye contaminated soil
Authors: Velmurugan S  , Kumar P  , Ravikumar R
Published: June 2022

The soil samples were collected from Jamaratextile Industry,Perundurai, Erode district. The collected samples were subjected to serial dilution and plating technique. The isolated microbial strains were identified based on the morphology, biochemical test and 16s rRNA Sequence. The soil isolates were subjected to textile dye Blue HEGN and Black B degradation based on the decolorizing potential. The most efficient strain was chosen after the immobilization studies. The 16S rRNA sequencing of the most efficient bacterial strain RR4 showed 99% similarity to Bacillus cereus. The analysis of degradation products by FTIR and UV- Vis analysis revealed disruption of dyes linkages and subsequent conversion of aromatic amines into simpler products. Bioremediation has proved to be very effective method in countering the textile dye pollution in an eco-friendly way. This approach creates a promising hope to remediate the environments polluted by textile azo dyes.
Study of Anthocyanin Content, Antioxidant Property, UV Absorbance & SPF Analysis of A Few Petals
Authors: Jessica Gonsalves  , Divya A.J  , George Lekha
Published: June 2022

Herbal medicine has been commonly used over the years for treatment and prevention of diseases and health promotion as well as for enhancement of the life span and quality of life. It is a well-known fact that Traditional Systems of medicine always played an important role in meeting the global health care needs. Herbal cosmetics use phytochemicals from variety of plants. The botanical ingredients present influence biological functions of skin and provides nutrients necessary for healthy skin. Skin care is major problem faced by many people due to increase in pollution and other factors. The aim of this study was to determine the Anthocyanin content, Antioxidant property, UV Absorbance & Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of few petals namely, Rose, Bougainvillea, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Marigold and Ixora. It was found that dry ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Dahlia, Chrysanthemum and Rose has high anthocyanin content and SPF value above 30 compared to other flower petals. Skin cream was prepared using aqueous extract of these three petals. Lavender oil was used for fragrance. Survey was conducted through questionnaire. Though many plants are known to cure various diseases, knowledge of traditional medicine used by communities in India has been lost due to lack of documentation. Hence efforts were made to visit villages in Karnataka & Mumbai to collect data of plants used for primary health care.
Synthesis and characterization of TiO2 nanoparticle and study of its impact on aquatic organism
Authors: Murali M  , Suganthi P  , Athif P  , Sadiq Bukhari A  , Syed Mohamed HE  , Basu H  , Singhal RK
Published: June 2022

The rapid development of nanotechnology or nanotoxicology is stimulating research on the potential health hazards and environmental impacts of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) and nanoparticles (NPs). This paper focused on the identification of Daphnia pulex from the environment and TiO2 nanoparticles synthesis, characterization and the 24 h acute toxicity of water suspensions of TiO2 NPs to Daphnia pulex, using mortality as toxicological endpoints. The results show that the acute toxicities of 0, 5, 50, 100, 150, 200, 210, 220, 225 and 230 ppm are dose dependent or concentration level. The Lethal Concentration (LC50) values for mortality 24h is observed at 218.79ppm. D. pulex were found to ingest nanoparticles from the test solutions through feeding and their behavioral and morphological effects indicates that the potential ecotoxicological and environmental health of these NPs cannot be ignored.
Vibrational spectra and theoretical calculations of thiocynatobi(pipeidinyl dithiocarbamato)antimony(III)
Authors: Umaralikhan L  , Raju S  , Liyahathalikhan B  , Joseph P.S
Published: June 2022

The FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of thiocyanatobi( piperidinyldithiocarbamate) antimony(III) have been recorded in the region4000-400 cm-1. Utilizing the observed FTIR and FT-Raman data, a whole vibrational assignment and analysis of necessary modes of the compounds were carried out. The optimized molecular geometries, vibrational frequencies were calculated by using Hartree-Fock method with HF/3-21G basis set. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies show that charge transfer occurs within the molecules. Also, several thermodynamic properties, Mullikan’s population analysis, first order hyperpolarizabilitiy, several thermodynamic properties and molecular electrostatic potential were done by the HF method.
A study on physico- chemical status and spatial distribution of pollutants in ground water proximity to Uyyakondan channel using modeling software - GIS
Authors: Sirajudeen J  , Dr.S. Arul Manikandan  , Dr. C. Muthukumar  , V Manivel
Published: June 2022

Tiruchirappalli is one of the most important industrial cities in Tamil Nadu and situated on the river bank of the Cauvery. Uyyakondan channel is about 65.5 km long, running through the heart of Tiruchirappalli as a tributary of river Cauvery. The channel water is used for domestic and irrigation purposes. A total of 40 ground water and 5 surface water samples were collected from in and around Uyyakondan channel. The water samples were analyzed for physico-chemical parameters like pH, EC, TDS, TH, DO, COD, BOD, Cl, PO4 and K as prescribed by APHA, using standard techniques and compared with WHO (2009). The ground water quality information maps of the entire study area were prepared by using software GIS for all the above parameters. The results obtained by this study will be helpful for identifying the spatial distribution of pollutant in the study area.
Statistical study on physicochemical characteristics of groundwater in and around panjapur area near korai river, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Sirajudeen J  , Manivel V  , Arul Manikandan S
Published: June 2022

Groundwater is the most precious gift of nature to living beings, particularly to the mankind and is essential for life. In recent years, rapid development has created an increased demand for drinking water, which is increasingly being fulfilled by groundwater abstraction. The groundwater samples collected from a panjapur area near korai river Tiruchirappalli district Tamil Nadu India. Groundwater samples collected seasonal variation Pre monsoon (May), Monsoon(August), and Post monsoon (November) during the Year 2014. Ten groundwater samples analyzed for major physicochemical parameters such as pH, Electrical Conductivity, Total DissolvedSolids, Total Hardness, Dissolved Oxygen, Biological Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Bicarbonate, Calcium,Magnesium, Sodium,Potassium, Sulphate,Chloride and Nitrate,  in order to understand the different geochemical processes affecting the groundwater quality. The analytical data were interpreted using WQI. The Calculated WQI value is (101.6). The analytical results indicate the majority of the groundwater samples are unsuitable for drinking purposes. The typical sewage comprising of domestic and other waste is discharged directly into the open land without any proper treatment will cause contamination. This contamination poses serious health impacts in the local residents.The correlation and regression provide an excellent tool for the prediction of parameter values within a reasonable degree of accuracy.
Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Phyllanthus niruri
Authors: Sirajudeen J  , J.Muneer Ahamath  , R.Abdul Vahith  , Manivel V  , Pravin kumar J  , Elamparithi R
Published: June 2022

phyllanthus niruri is an Indian herb used for various ailments by traditional healers. In this study carried out phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial investigation of methanolic extract of the leaves phyllanthus niruri against a panel of clinically significant bacterial and fungal strains. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of Phenolic compounds, Saponins, Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Alkaloids, Tannins, Cardioglycosides, Steroids, Reducing Sugars, Anthraquinones and Resins. Susceptibility testing by disc diffusion assay revealed significant antimicrobial activity of methanol extract of leaves against Coney lunata and Salmonella typhi. The leaf extract exhibited better antimicrobial activity. The study findings provide supportive evidence for the use of phyllanthus niruri in traditional medicines.
Brain Tumors Detection on MRI Images through Extracting HOG Features
Authors: Seyed Enayatallah Alavi  , Ehsan zare  , Mohammad javad Rashti
Published: June 2022

In this paper, a system of Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) is introduced for detecting brain tumors through MRI images. The proposed system consists of three main sections: segmentation, feature extraction, and categorization. In the segmentation phase, a system called Seeded Region Growing (SRG) is applied to separate brain tissue from other regions. In the feature extraction phase, the Histograms of Oriented Gradients (HOG) algorithm is used. Finally, in order to describe the images of the brain, we use Support Vector Machine (SVM) and classify the images in two tumor-free and tumor-grade groups, and then compare them with similar tasks. The results show a high efficiency of this approach compared to other methods. 850 MRI images have been applied to test and teach samples; the number of healthy brains is 300 and the number of defective brains is 550, and the system has achieved a precision rate of 93.2% in the categorization.