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Effect of modified ultrafiltration in patients undergoing coronary surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. A literature review
Authors: Forogh Farid
Published: March 2023

Aim: The purpose of this research is to describe the benefits of modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in cardiac surgery patients, especially in coronary revascularization patients. Introduction: The modified ultrafiltration is the new generation of ultrafiltration, which is used to filtrates the excess water and low molecular weight substances like IL-6, IL-8, TNF and endothelin out of the blood. These excess fluid and low molecular weight substances are the main factors of post-operative complications in coronary artery bypass graft patients. There is limited information about the use of MUF in adult surgery, but is mostly used in congenital cardiac surgery patients. It is found to be very beneficial in pediatric cardiac surgery, but we need more data for using it in adult cardiac surgery
Material and Methods: This is a review article; in which we used the articles collected from world’s creditable journals and platforms. These articles have published since 2000.
Results: From articles which we reviewed, 17 were about the benefits of MUF in congenital cardiac surgery and 8 articles were about the favorable effects of MUF in adult cardiac surgery. The rest of the articles were related indirectly to the MUF. About 5 of these researches proved the beneficial role of MUF on lungs functions after surgery, in 4 researches confirmed the significant decrease in post-operative bleeding and the need for blood transfusion, in 5 researches it has been measured that the level of inflammatory factors like interleukins, TNF and endothelin were decreased. In 6 articles the role of MUF in welfare of kidney functions were emphasized. And 1 article discussed about the benefits of MUF on cerebral metabolism correction. Nearly in all of the articles it was mentioned that MUF decreases the time of ventilation and vigorous urination after surgery.
Conclusion: Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) is a technique which decreases the post-operation complications due to cardio-pulmonary bypass, and could be beneficial in CABG patients.
Co-infections of SARS Cov-2 and other respiratory viruses at the CHU Ibn Rochd in Casablanca: About 10 cases
Authors: SAHEL Y , IFEGH B , ZANNANE F , BENGHANEM M , JABRI H , AFIF H , ABDALLAOUI M
Published: March 2023

Currently the risk of co-infections COVID-19 with other respiratory viruses, in particular Influenza virus, is real, however their consequences are not well documented. Thus, the rapid and simultaneous identification of co-infections can help improve patient care.
We report here, ten cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with other viruses. These cases were diagnosed at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center in Casablanca (Morocco). Diagnosis was made by multiplex PCR (BioFire Film-Array PCR (Biomérieux®) on a nasopharyngeal sample. The number of viruses detected per patient (in addition to SARS-Cov-2) varies from one to five viruses. We detected the Influenza A virus in nine cases, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in five cases, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus in six cases, Metapneumovirus in two cases and Coronavirus NL63 in one case. It should be noted that the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR came back negative in two cases.
These ten observations suggest the need to take into account other respiratory viruses in patients with suspected COVID-19 infection, as these coinfections can lead to the occurrence of complications. Also, the use of syndromic diagnosis by multiplex PCR can be useful in certain situations.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON INTERNAL FIXATION WITH AN ORTHOGONAL LOCKING PLATE AND OPEN REDUCTION OF AN INTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL HUMERUS FRACTURE
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Kaushik Kumar
Published: March 2023

Background: Surgery for intra-articular distal humeral fractures can be difficult. Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for treating elderly patients is still up for debate. In order to compare ORIF with TEA for treating intra-articular distal humerus fractures in patients, this study compared the clinical and functional results.
Methods: Between one and half years at Sri Krishna Medical College Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, 70 willing patients with intra-articular distal humeral fractures who underwent osteosynthesis by orthogonal locking compression plating using posterior approach with olecranon osteotomy participated in a prospective study.
Results: With a mean age of 38.5 years, our study included 38 male patients and 32 female patients. A motor vehicle collision accounted for 65.2% of instances, an accidental fall accounted for 21.7%, and a fall from height accounted for 13%, with the right side being more frequently afflicted (73.9%). The average operation lasted 100 minutes. Following surgery, the Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 83.3 percent, and the mean arc of mobility was 117°. 82% of cases had excellent to good outcomes.
Conclusions: ORIF demonstrated superior results to TEA in patients with intra-articular distal humerus fracture.
Cognitive Imapirment in Multiple Sclerosis: Relation to Dysability, Duration and Type of Disease
Authors: Hajric Selma , Serdarevic Amra , Sulejmanpasic Gorana , Besirovic Dzenita , Kurtovic Avdo , Bajramagic Nermina , Suljic Enra
Published: March 2023

Background: Cognitive dysfunctions are often presented as a symptom in multiple sclerosis which is associated with both structural and functional imapirments of neuronal networks in the brain. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of dysability, duration and type of disesase on cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis patients. Methods: This study included 60 MS patients treated at the Department of Neurology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo. Inclusion criteria were clinically definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, 18 years of age or older and were able to give written informed consent. Cognitive function was evaluated by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa) screening test. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for comparisons between clinical characteristics and MoCa test scores. Results: Out of 63.33% of patients had EDSS <=4.5. Disease lasted longer than 10 years in 30% of patients. 80% had relapsing-remitting MS and 20% had secondary progressive MS. 84,2 % of patients with EDSS ≤ 4.5 had cognitive dysfunction. Higher disability (rho=0,306, p<0,05), progressive type of disease (rho=0,377, p< 0,01) and longer disease duration (rho=0,282, p<0,05) were associated with worse overall cognitive functions. Level of disability showed statistical significant correlation with the executive functions and language domains of cognition (p<0.01). Longer disease duration was significant correlated with executive functions (p<0,01) and language domains (p<0,01), while progressive type of disease was signifacant correlated only with executive functions domain (p<0,01). MoCa score variables did not show a statistically significant difference in relation to the number of relapses per year and the use of imunoterapy. Statistically significant negative correlation was obtained between executive functions domain and level of disability, disease duration and progressive type of disease, while language domain significantly correlated only with disability level and progressive type of disease. Conclusion: High percentage of MS patients has cognitive impairment. Patients with higher disability were presented with lower cognitive abilities, especially in executive functions and language domains. Higher frequency of cognitive impairment were presented in progessive forms of disaese and longer disease duration with strong influence on executive functions domains of cognition.
The Evaluation of Intestinal Permeability in Preeclamptic Pregnancy
Authors: Mutluoglu Gulsen , Yay Tugba , lsever Aycan , Kaptanagasi Ozlem
Published: March 2023

Background: Zonulin is a physiological protein that regulates the tight connections and permeability of the intestine, serving as a biomarker for impaired intestinal permeability. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine zonulin levels in preeclampsia, to investigate its associations with the cellular immune response marker soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) and exogenous antigen load marker lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) and to evaluate the implications of these findings in the etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia. Methods: We designed a cross-sectional case-control study and enrolled 22 pregnant women with preeclampsia and 22 healthy pregnant controls. Plasma zonulin levels were determined by ELISA. Serum sIL-2R and LBP levels were assessed by chemiluminescent immunometric methods. Results: Women with preeclampsia had lower levels of plasma zonulin and serum LBP than normotensive healthy controls (p<0,05). The difference in serum sIL-2R levels was not significant (p: 0,751). There was a negative correlation between plasma zonulin and serum urea (r: -0.319, p: 0.035) and a positive correlation between serum sIL-2R and ALT (r: 0,335, p: 0,026) and AST (r: 0,319, p: 0,035). Conclusion: We found that zonulin and LBP, but not sIL-2R, levels were significantly lower in pregnant women with preeclampsia as compared with healthy pregnant controls. Reduced intestinal permeability in preeclampsia might be associated with impaired immune system functions or a lower fat mass and malnutrition. Further studies are needed to elucidate the exact pathogenetic role of intestinal permeability in preeclampsia.
The Role of the Temporary Contracting and Visiting Doctor Program in Supporting the Health System during and after COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alenezi Faisal , Alsagheir Aeshah , Alzubaidi Lamya , Saedi Wijdan , Alharbi Saleh , Hassanein Muna , Alaama Tareef
Published: March 2023

Background: Adequate supply of health workforce with proper skills is essential to deliver appropriate health services in normal times and during disasters. Objective: To describe the role of the Saudi Temporary Contracting and Visiting Doctors Program in the provision of critical care during COVID-19 pandemic, and in the clearance of the surgical backlog thereafter. Methods: We reviewed reports of General Directorate of Health Services and Saudi Ministry of Health annual statistical books to obtain the following data: number of temporary healthcare professionals contracted from 2019 to 2022; number of intensive care unit beds before and during COVID-19 pandemic; volume of elective surgeries before, during and after COVID-19 pandemic. Results: In 2020, intensive care unit beds increased from 6341 to 9306 in governmental hospitals in response to COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 3539 temporary healthcare professionals were recruited from April to August 2020 to contribute towards staffing the added beds. During the recovery period from COVID-19 pandemic, 4322 and 4917 temporary health care professionals were recruited in 2021and 2022 respectively. Elective surgeries volume increased from 5074 in September 2020 to 17533 in September 2021 to 26242 in September 2022, surpassing the volume of surgeries in pre-COVID-19 period. Conclusions: In response to COVID-19 pandemic, and through the existing temporary contracting program, the Saudi Ministry of Health was able to recruit temporary staff of verified credentials in a timely manner, to supplement the existing staff, for activation of the newly added intensive care unit beds, and for clearing the resulting surgical backlog.
A study on assessment of correlation between obesity and blood groups among school children of Gujarat, India
Authors: Bamania Shital , Banker Hina , Patel Nilesh , Menat Shilpa
Published: March 2023

Background: Obesity is a positive risk factor in development of hypertension, diabetes, gallbladder diseases, coronary heart diseases, and few types of cancers. Body mass index (BMI) is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight category: Underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity. Only a few studies have been conducted until now which focuses on finding any relationship between BMI and blood group of school going children.

Aims and Objectives: The aims of this were as follows: (a) To find out BMI in school children of study center and (b) to find out correlation of BMI with blood groups and other variables of participants.

Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among 101 children of school going age group 10–15 years at one of the private schools of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A questionnaire was prepared which included sections of demographic details, blood group, diet history, and family history.

Results: About 50% of participants were from of either age 13 or 14. There was almost same proportion of participants of both sexes. About 70% of participants were found to be underweight, while about 15% were overweight. Overweight category of BMI is most commonly seen in children having blood group “A” while no child of “O” blood group was found to be overweight. This association was statistically significant.

Conclusion: Almost 70% of participants were underweight, while about 15% were overweight. Overweight was most commonly seen in children having blood group “A.” No child of “O” blood group was found to have overweight.
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on sleep quality of frontline healthcare workers
Authors: Sukumaran Seena , Achambattu Shibulal
Published: March 2023

Background: The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, which was brought on by the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus, has had a significant negative influence on our environment and exposed health-care personnel to a new level of risk. Very few studies have addressed the disturbances in the sleep quality of healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.

Aim and Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to examine the sleep quality of frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care center in northern Kerala.

Materials and Methods: Healthcare workers belonging to a tertiary care center were invited to participate in the study. An online questionnaire including sociodemographics, Pittsburgh sleep quality index, and Insomnia severity index was used to evaluate sleep disturbances in healthcare workers. Univariate and bivariate analysis of the results were done to identify the predictors of poor sleep quality.

Results: A total of 250 frontline healthcare workers were enrolled in the study, out of which 243 participants provided usable responses. About 27.6% of health workers showed features of poor sleep quality. The prevalence rate of poor sleep quality was highest among nurses, 55.2% followed by doctors and ambulance drivers, 22.4% and 11.9%, respectively. About 17.7% of the study population had subthreshold insomnia and 1.2% had clinical insomnia of moderate intensity.

Conclusion: The prevalence of poor sleep quality is high among healthcare workers confronting COVID pandemic. This study emphasizes the need to implement specific protective measures for maintaining the sleep quality and decreasing stress among frontline health care workers during pandemics.
УМОВИ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ КВАЛІФІКАЦІЇ ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ ПРАЦІВНИКІВ У СИСТЕМІ КАДРОВОЇ АВТОНОМІЇ ЗАКЛАДІВ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Кондратьєва Ольга
Published: March 2023

У статті зосереджено увагу на необхідності розкрити сутність та зміст поняття «професійна компетентність». На основі проведеного аналізу останніх наукових досліджень і публікацій з означеної проблеми та їх узагальнення встановлено, що «професійну компетентність» розглядають як ключову характеристику з комплексом компонентів, які дозволяють фахівцеві якісно виконувати свої професійні обов’язки, відповідати сучасним вимогам, постійно розвиватися та вдосконалюватися. У розвідці наголошено на необхідності створення належних умов та організації системи управління в закладі освіти для безперервного професійного розвитку педагогічних кадрів. Визначено особливості формування кадрового складу закладів загальної середньої освіти в умовах кадрової автономії. Доведено, що основним завданням кадрової політики в закладах освіти є забезпечення кожного з них сталим кадровим складом, необхідність постійного моніторингу кадрового потенціалу, його вдосконалення та розвитку. Наведено результати моніторингового дослідження «Кадровий склад закладів загальної середньої освіти Миколаївщини», у якому проаналізовано особливості кадрового складу закладів загальної середньої освіти і представлено узагальнені результати розподілу кадрового складу педагогів області за встановленими критеріями. Проведено докладний аналіз показників кожного із критеріїв та його особливостей, надано кількісні та якісні характеристики кадрового складу, виявлено низку проблем, які наявні в кадровому забезпеченні. Запропоновано шляхи усунення зазначених недоліків, а також особливості формування професійної компетентності педагогів для підвищення рівня професійної компетентності. Надано поради керівникам закладів загальної середньої освіти для сприяння реалізації особистісного та професійного потенціалу вчителів. Це можливо за умови урахування кількісних та якісних характеристик складу педагогічного колективу та дотримання таких вимог: спрямованість на індивідуальний та творчий розвиток особистості педагога; формування професійної компетентності педагогів через реалізацію особистісного й діяльнісного підходів; створення освітнього середовища, що оптимізує процес безперервного розвитку особистості педагога.
Framing Effect in Medical Decision Making
Authors: Li Tianshan
Published: March 2023

In the century that the medical system is becoming more and more mature, there are more options interfering patients’ eyes. Framing effect, known to be effective in one’s decision-making process, can lead patients to certain options, misunderstandings and subsequent arbitrary decisions may take place. Therefore, in this study, four main factors, or effects, are discussed based on framing effect. People behave preferences according to words they hear. This ‘words’ include descriptive adjectives attached to one event or object, numerical descriptions like survival probability and whether it is described as an uncertainty or a risk. As a result of loss aversion, a negative description will lead to risk-taking behaviours, while a positive description will lead to risk aversion ones. At the same time, if the given probability level is considerably low, patients will turn to risk aversion and choose conservative treatments, weighing life quality more than quantity. Aside from numeric, people show consistent disbelief upon uncertainty to certain risk no matter the real probability level and will set a subjective probability for uncertain choices. Health state utility can also be another indicator when judging the patients’ state because of the prospect theory. In conclusion, people with different health states put different anticipation on medical results. Ages and prior disease experience are the two main factors influencing the patients’ own measurement of their health state utilities. The older the patients are, the more utility they will assign to. Those who have historical disease assign more utility than those who do not.
Analysis of the Changing Population of Bilibili Users
Authors: Shao Jingya
Published: March 2023

Bilibili, as a community site for the younger generation, not only covers a wide variety of videos but also gives a platform for friendly interaction between viewers and creators. However, through its business strategy, Bilibili has also changed from a core ACG subculture video website to a pan-ACG website. Using both case study and literature analysis methods, this paper analyses the reasons for the change in users through three components: social cognitive theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and social identity theory. From these three theories, it can be learned that changes in users can be caused by different reasons, which can be mainly divided into personal and environmental factors. Some very subjective reasons, such as growth, interests, needs, and so on, cause individuals to leave the platform or choose other forms of entertainment. In terms of the site itself, the weakening of the community atmosphere and the extension of the content section may lead to a change in the type of user. It also gives suggestions based on the relevant findings as well as giving the shortcomings of this paper.
The Influence of Douban Reviews and Ratings on Chinese Audiences' Movie-watching Choices
Authors: Sun Angyu
Published: March 2023

In the process of word-of-mouth, recurring social media ratings and strong reviews can influence viewers' perceptions of a film and result in changes in viewing choices. As the most authoritative movie review website in China, Douban's high score and popular movie reviews are a household name, and even the rating of a movie on Douban and whether the review is good or not become the reason for people to choose whether to watch the movie or not. This paper examines the influence of Douban's movie reviews and ratings on Chinese movie-watching choices through the use of questionnaires in the context of the media environment and media psychology, based on Douban's unique media culture. The results of the questionnaire show that in a film market surrounded by all kinds of information, Douban movies largely satisfy the needs and psychology of users' viewing guides, and in the eyes of a large proportion of people Douban's ratings and reviews have become the main measure of whether viewers will watch them or not.
The Impact of New Media Usage on Risk Perception of International Students in North America from the Mainland China during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Deng Qingwen , Hu Tiantian , Sun Bolin , Wang Runze
Published: March 2023

In the post-pandemic era, China and countries in North America have adopted completely different COVID-19 policies, so the content and attitudes of the pandemic information on the media platforms are also different, which means that the media environments of the two places are quite different. For international students, whether their risk perception is affected and their behavior changes in different media environments is an interesting topic worth exploring. In this study, media usage, risk perception and behavior of international students in North America from mainland China during the pandemic were investigated in the form of questionnaires. The study found that these students perceived less risk after going abroad and showed stronger intention to reduce preventive behavior and increase recreational activities such as eating out with more people. Therefore, this study can indicate that changes in media environment together with media usage can affect people's risk perception and have a significant impact on people's behavior.
The Impact of Social Media on Intimate Relationships among Chinese College Students
Authors: Li Shangyi
Published: March 2023

With the high degree of openness of the Internet, the number of young people exposed to social networking sites is increasing. Previous research has shown that there are many ways to influence people's perceptions of intimate relationships, and social media has played a role in recent years. Yet, the exact aspects influencing people's perceptions of relationships still need to be discovered. The current study focused on how social media affected Chinese college students' perceptions of romantic relationships through questionnaires and offered suggestions for improving young people's well-being in relationships. The findings highlighted that social media is associated with relationship dissatisfaction. It influenced college students' perceptions of these aspects of relationships: love permanence and commitment, confidence to enter a relationship, gender dyad, and financial and emotional independence. Such results suggested that social media may have a detrimental effect on young people's impressions of relationships but not on their desire to establish close connections. Besides, this study revealed that these effects are correlated with the individual's media usage, personality, and self-esteem. This study has implications for changing young people's views on relationships and enhancing their sense of well-being in a relationship.
Study on Appearance Anxiety of Chinese High School Students Caused by TikTok, a Chinese Short Video Software
Authors: Gao Yu
Published: March 2023

TikTok is a socialize platform that people from all ages can use to kill time and socialize. The study on appearance anxiety of Chinese high school students caused by TikTok, a Chinese short video software can investigate the reason for appearance anxiety of high school student and find solution for it. Questionnaire was used for collecting data, via sharing on social media using computer. The questionnaire mainly ask question about influence of internet influencer on high school student, and basic information about high school student using TikTok. The willingness that causes high school students' appearance anxiety are high school students' blind support for Internet celebrities and unconditional acceptance of the information conveyed by Internet celebrities, the distortion of high school students' aesthetic values, and the one-sidedness and limitations of high school students' aesthetics. Possible solutions include limiting the time high school students can use TikTok, spreading correct aesthetic values at school and home, spreading more content about correct aesthetic values on TikTok, and suppressing influencers who spread negative aesthetic values.
The Impact of Violent Online Games on Chinese Adolescents’ Social Relationships
Authors: Wang Xiaohan
Published: March 2023

Under the Chinese internet system's anti-addiction policy, online games, particularly those with violent functions, are banned, and some previous research has only examined the harmful effects of online gaming. This study examines the parents' relationship, peer relationship, and romantic relationship levels of teenagers' social relationships from the perspective of violent online games, as well as the gender variations in social relationship positivity. Specifically, Chinese teenagers were split into the violent game and non-violent game groups, gathered the adolescents' social interaction scores in three aspects via questionnaires, and conducted a quantitative study. The data revealed that violent online games had no significant influence on teenagers' moms, peers, or romantic connections, with the exception of their ties with their fathers. This demonstrates that in families affected by violent video games, the relationships between adolescents and their parents warrants further investigation and debate in order to attain healthier parent-child relationships through the examination of the mothers' relationship pattern. In addition, peer relationship and romantic relationship scores of adolescent violent game players revealed that social behavior in violent games does not influence the development of positive social interactions in the real world. In the study of gender differences, it was determined by comparing the overall differences in social relations between males and females with the differences in the violent game group that violent games are the primary factor that boosts males' enthusiasm for social relationships. Consequently, examining the online social behavior of male online violent gamers players could be a breakthrough in enhancing the social relationships of Chinese adolescents.
The Impact of China’s Fertility Policy on Women’s Employment and Suggestions
Authors: Yang Yuchen
Published: March 2023

China's fertility policy is constantly adjusted to different economic, social, and demographic development periods. The fertility policy is conducive to promoting the balanced development of the population and slowing down problems such as population aging. However, the fertility policy has not reached the desired effect. The policy sparked heated debates among the general female population as soon as it was introduced. Peking University Law School published a study on gender discrimination in the Chinese workplace. The report shows that gender-based discrimination in employment is still serious, with one in four female respondents being rejected by employers because of their gender. Women believe that the implementation of the policy will affect their employment. This paper will analyze and study the negative impact of the fertility policy on women and propose solutions in China. Through the analysis, it can be found that the fertility policy has a negative impact on women's employment. Therefore, the government should make efforts to create a new environment suitable for women.
Language Game, Asserting and Speech Acts A New View on Uptake in Speech Acts
Authors: Chen Yang
Published: March 2023

Hornsby and Langton argued the viewpoint of “illocutionary disablement” in pornography based on Austin’s Speech Act theory. They called this silencing and regarded it as a violation of free speech. Sharma has presented a profound criticism of the former study and issued her own opinions based mainly on the intentionalist point of view, which is inaccurate and not satisfactory enough. To further the discussion, this paper argues that the reason for her defects locates in the intentional fundament. This paper creatively puts speech acts into the framework of Wittgenstein’s Language Game Theory and Brandom’s Asserting Theory, namely, the social view. This paper finally reaches a conclusion that the basic essence of speech acts is conventionality based on language game and the social web created by asserting. The intention is the secondary essence, which is highly related to securing uptake when it comes to further taxonomy. On this new framework, this paper also put forward the questions of the relationships between speech act verbs and speech acts, the further taxonomy of non-conventional speech acts for future discussions.
The Origin and Positive Effects of Nature Education in China
Authors: Liu Siyue , Lyu Yihan , Qian Yuechen , Shen Ao
Published: March 2023

With the improving consciousness of people to care for nature and the environment, the research of nature education in China is an emergent field, and the research direction involves various aspects. This review mainly expounds on the positive effect of nature education on early childhood, school children, and teenagers, which could promote the development of children's physical and mental aspects through natural education activities. Meanwhile, it also discusses the origin of nature education from three related theories: naturalism education, natural history, and environmental education. Moreover, this review states the current problems and future prospects of natural education in China, and puts forward suggestions on how to develop it scientifically and orderly. It leads to a thorough consideration of the importance of nature education and its main purpose: promoting the physical and mental health of children and teenagers while experiencing, appreciating, and protecting nature. Giving them a sense of symbiosis and responsibility for the natural environment.
Aesthetic Education in Chinese Colleges and Universities: Music Education to Non-music Majors
Authors: Xing Yue
Published: March 2023

The background that lots of Western universities have noticed the importance of aesthetic education and music education is that they offer a higher level of teaching and add teaching equipment, the lack of music education in Chinese universities has been more obvious. Based on the development of music education in Western universities, the authors looked into how students were being taught music in Chinese universities and colleges. Although the authors' findings from the questionnaire indicate that Chinese university students do not receive adequate music instruction, they are not pessimistic. The article by the author offers some reference data for upcoming studies on music instruction in Chinese universities and colleges.
Causas, Efectos Y Eficacia De La Burocratización En Las Administraciones Públicas Nacionales: Desarrollando Reformas Sensibles A Culturas Políticas Singulares
Authors: Nicolas Jensen
Published: March 2023

El documento examina tres interrogantes fundamentales relacionadas con la eficacia de la burocracia y la burocratización. Las preguntas son: 1) ¿cuánta burocracia pública es suficiente y cómo se puede optimizar el tamaño de la burocracia?; 2) ¿cuáles son los modelos normativos de burocracia y cómo elegir entre ellos?; y 3) ¿cuáles son los fines de la bu-rocracia y, en concreto, cómo lograr una burocracia “centrada en los valores públicos”? En la medida de lo posible, el documento responde a estas preguntas en el contexto de una serie de variables contingentes, especialmente la cultura política, asunto de mayor interés para los países de América Latina. En pocas palabras, el documento concluye que la optimización del tamaño no es significativa sin la especificación previa de un gran número de variables contextuales, de las cuales se detallan sus componentes más importantes. Los modelos normativos revisados, después de evaluar la idea de “fallas de la burocracia”, corresponden a la contención de costes, a la competencia neutral y a las nociones de valor público. El documento concluye sugiriendo que la clave de una burocracia centrada en el valor público consiste en establecer un alto nivel de profesionalismo y observar un alto grado de autonomía burocrática.
The Emergent Paradigm of Victim Justice
Authors: Bajpai G. S.
Published: March 2023

Recently, the Supreme Court of India in the case of Jagjeet Singh v. Ashish Mishra1, recognised the “unbridled right” of the victim to participate in a criminal trial at all stages from investigation to appeal. The pronouncement of the Court is emancipatory for the struggle for victim rights. In observing that the victims with legitimate grievances cannot be expected to sit on the fence and watch the proceedings from afar, the Court has recognised the fact that victims too deserve equal rights in the criminal process. While the Court’s judgment and observation may seem obvious and warranted to us in the context of the day, the same was not always the case. The discipline of victimology has travelled far in order to culminate into such an understanding of victim justice.
Latest European Achievements and New Challenges in Victimology and Victim Protection: Towards victim-centred criminal justice system
Authors: Chankova Dobrinka
Published: March 2023

This paper explores the recent achievements of victimology thought that have been considered while the European Union and other European and global institutions approve new instruments protecting crime victims. After 2011 when the “Victim package” was adopted by the European Commission the victim of crime become a subject of privileged attention for the European penal policy. Important acts as Directive 2011/99/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on the European Protection Order, Directive 2012/29/EU of the European Parliament establishing the minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, the EU Strategy on victims' rights 2020-2025 have been approved and are in a process of implementation. These instruments, as well as some fundamental Council of Europe and United Nations documents are under scrutiny. The issue of wider introduction of restorative justice is raised as an indisputable instrument in favor of the victims of crime. The unsolved problems are also identified. The new challenges to be met in order to make the environment more friendly for victims are indicated and some decisions are offered.
Directory Right or Mandatory Obligation to Participate: Psycho-Legal Dimensions of Victim-Person’s Participation in Criminal Justice System
Authors: Rai Parwani Nitish
Published: March 2023

A crime is a wrong against the society and hence the state, acting under the social contract, prosecutes the accused. The injured or the victim person, while being entitled to some rights, is expected to act as a star witness in the trial. This paper analyses the role of the victim person in a criminal trial, and puts forward arguments rooted in legal philosophy, comparative law, psychology and sociology to argue that---though the victim's participation is necessary ascertaining 'harm element' of an offence and that victim is entitled to participatory rights including recording of Victim Impact Statement (VIS), Opinion statement and restorative justice negotiations--the participation of the victim person should be a directory right with an option of waiver, rather than a mandatory obligation to participate.
PENSAMIENTO SENSIBLE:
Authors: Pérez-Wilke Inés
Published: March 2023

Los principios sobre los que opera el modo de pensar de las y los improvisadores, permiten producir espacios de creación, que cuando son abordados de modo transdisciplinar, logran constituirse en dispositivos de pensamiento común. Esta investigación se nutre de formas de la creación popular, en el marco del trabajo Colectivo Experimental Afrodanza, donde fueron identificados principios de creación que propician la improvisación y recreación en base a estructuras comunes. Luego junto al Grupo de investigación transdisciplinar Semeruco, se reencuentran con sus formas propias en la música jazz, de música experimental urbana, y las formas de uso de la música, el cuerpo y la palabra en rituales de origen indígena. En ese sentido se muestran los elementos fundamentales que han producido resonancias con y entre los lenguajes de las disciplinas y han permitido en dialogo creador con potencia estética, pedagógica, epistémica y política.
CORPO ARTE-MEDIAÇÃO “CULTURAL”:
Authors: Noronha Marina Maura de Oliveira
Published: March 2023

Este estudo propõe uma leitura crítica a partir da obra Arte-mediação: uma proposta outra para pensar Mediação “Cultural” (2021) no ensino de Arte. A obra mediada, ou seja, construída pelos autores Kelly Queiroz e por Marcos Bessa-Oliveira emerge do princípio como uma significativa reflexão, considerando que ao pensar - Mediação e Cultural como bem conclamou Bessa-Oliveira no prefácio da obra intitulado Mediação – ArteMediAção, AçãoMediaArte – Cultural, configura-se na abertura para o entendimento a partir das três palavras imbricada na titulação – Arte, Mediar e Ação essa formulação caminha junto com o conceito de (re)verificação a partir da obra, para o entendimento da pergunta cabal, “em que sentido faz-se mediação cultural?”2. No bojo da mediação cultural, os autores buscaram-se uma Arte-mediação como proposta pedagógica que se dá no ensino de Arte entre estudante, professores, conteúdo e contexto escolar, e ainda como desdobramento crítico dessa reflexão, mediado pela prática, aproximações entre o estudante e os artistas com suas respectivas produções.
SIGNAL TRANSMISSION OPTIMIZATION MOVING-VECTOR CLASSIFICATION MPEG STANDARD VIDEO CODING
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE SUNRISE UNIVERSITY, SHEKHAR SHASHANK
Published: March 2023

The rise of useful multimedia applications has sparked a rush to perfect video compression methods. Over the last decade, there has been a lot of interest in using motion-compensated frame interpolation (MCFI) methods to boost video frame rate during playback in both the academic and consumer electronics sectors. Interpolation refers to the process of defining the values of a function at places that are not represented by any of the examples. It accomplishes this process by fitting a constant function across the discrete input samples. We based our methodology on the fact that color cameras function similarly to the human eye. We have been used to black and white photographs, yet the real world is full of color. Grayscale images were the sole option until the advent of color monitors and cameras. Energy assessment calls for photo capture using a camera. Light's electromagnetic waves provide the observable energy in this scheme. For motion-compensated video vector frame interpolation or frame rate up-conversion and also Phase frame interpolation Method, the authors present a novel approach with low vector dispensation method in the conclusion. Using optical flow or other conventional methods, it is necessary to have precise pixel correspondences between pictures in order to compute interpolated frames in a video series. We provide a practical replacement by capitalizing on advances in phase-based approaches, which use the phase shift of individual pixels to express motion. In challenging interpolation conditions, such as major appearance changes, flow-based algorithms frequently create severe visual distortions, yet our solution fails gently. Our approach is particularly useful for retiming and interpolating frames in high-resolution video shot at a high frame rate. Estimating motion for the purpose of improving the quality of the decompressed video requires more research on the nature of the compression problem. a novel way to estimating motion that is analogous to full-search 3ss,4ss, block-matching, and parametric techniques. The primary focus will be research into both error-free compression and the development of novel motion estimation algorithms. The results of the research indicate that the suggested system has the potential to increase visual superiority and is also robust, especially when applied to video sequences with quick movements and challenging portions. By combining phase-based and conventional Lagrangian, which is utilized to get better quality results and deal with variations in light more gracefully.
POMEGRANATE DISEASE DETECTION AND PESTICIDES SUGGESTION
Authors:   Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering and Research Center, Nashik -422009., JACHAK PROF.S.G.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Pomegranate is a valuable fruit crop that is widely cultivated in various regions. However, its production is often threatened by various diseases that can significantly affect its yield and quality. In this project, we propose a method for pomegranate disease detection and pesticides suggestion using the gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) algorithm. The proposed approach utilizes GLCM to extract texture features from the pomegranate leaf images and classify them into healthy or diseased categories. Moreover, we suggest the most effective pesticides to control the detected diseases by using the GLCM algorithm. The performance of the proposed method is evaluated using a dataset of pomegranate leaf images with different disease symptoms. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in detecting and classifying pomegranate diseases with high accuracy. Furthermore, the suggested pesticides show promising results in controlling the diseases. Overall, the proposed method can assist farmers in identifying pomegranate diseases at an early stage and provide appropriate suggestions for pesticide selection, which can reduce crop losses and enhance crop productivity. Keywords: classification, disease detection, GLCM algorithm.
Red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst): biology and management
Authors:   Department of Zoology, National Post Graduate College, Barahalganj-273402, Gorakhpur, U.P, Chaubey Mukesh Kumar
Published: March 2023

According to an estimate, the world’s population will reach upto 9.1 billion till 2050 and food production is projected to increase up to 70%. Developing countries already facing food scarcity contribute most in population growth. In these countries, one in every six children suffers from hunger and malnutrition. In these critical situation, protection of the grains and food products from insect infestation during pre-harvest and post-harvest is urgently necessary it causes mass losses of grains. In several countries, about 15% of grains are lost harvesting or post-harvesting stages. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has estimated this loss up to 40% in India. Among the culprits of these losses, coleopteran insect species play major roles. Among coleopterans, red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum causes loss of grains and food products to larger extent in post-harvest stage. T. castaneum is a secondary pest with a wide host range infesting almong, barley, beans, ground nuts, lentils, maize, oat, peas, rice, rye, sorghum, wheat and other processed grain products. Adults and larvae attack grains already damaged by primary pest and feed mainly on the germ. For the management of T. castaneum population, several approaches including synthetic insecticides have been applied with lots of success but leaving several environmental and human health issues too. To minimize these adverse effects, plant derived volatile chemicals i.e. essential oils and its constituents alone or in combination have been used and got promising results. Since these are volatile, non-persistent and biodegradable, essential oil based formulations can be used for the management of T. castaneum at large as green eco-friendly insecticide
Kombinasi Alat Cardiac Contractility Modulation dan Terapi Sel Punca Hematopoetik CD34+CD133+ sebagai Terapi Gagal Jantung dengan Penurunan Fraksi Ejeksi
Authors: Ridwan Alifaturrasyid Syafatullah , Suryoadji Kemal Akbar
Published: March 2023

Gagal jantung merupakan penyebab morbiditas dan mortalitas di seluruh dunia dan di Indonesia. Seiring progresi penurunan fungsi kontraktilitas jantung, terapi farmakologis seringkali tidak cukup, sehingga terapi invasif seperti cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) merupakan alternatif. Terapi regeneratif dengan sel punca dewasa CD34+CD133+ juga menunjukkan manfaat memperbaiki perfusi miokard dan inhibisi kerusakan lanjut pasca-iskemia. Studi literatur ini mengevaluasi potensi gabungan modalitas terapi listrik CCM dengan terapi regeneratif sel progenitor CD34+CD133+ pada pasien gagal jantung kronis dengan penurunan fraksi ejeksi hingga <30% berdasarkan penelitian 10 tahun terakhir di database online PubMed, Scopus, dan EBSCO. Kombinasi CCM dengan infus sel punca terbukti meningkatkan kontraktilitas dan membatasi area fibrosis pasca-infark. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terapi CCM untuk perbaikan kontraktilitas berpotensi dikombinasikan dengan terapi regeneratif sel punca CD34+CD133+ untuk memaksimalkan perbaikan kontraktilitas jantung pada pasien gagal jantung kronis dengan penurunan fraksi ejeksi berat.
Heart failure is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in general population both worldwide and in Indonesia. The progression of decreased cardiac contractility may result in inadequate pharmacological therapy, and invasive therapy such as cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) is an alternative. Regenerative therapy with adult stem cells CD34+CD133+ in various studies has also shown benefits for improving myocardial perfusion and inhibition of further post-ischemic damage. This literature study aims to evaluate the potential of combined cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) electric therapy and CD34+CD133+ progenitor cells regenerative therapy in chronic heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction to <30%. The literature study was compiled from studies of the last 10 years and registered in the online database of PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO. This study found CCM can increase natural contraction of myocardium without increasing oxygen demand and also influences remodeling myocardium to increase its ejection fraction. Various clinical trials have also shown subpopulations of CD34+CD133+ progenitor cells from bone marrow play a role in enhancing perfusion in post-infarct myocardium, inducing myocardial repopulation and inhibiting further damage to ischemic myocardium. The combination of CCM with cell infusion has been shown to increase contractility and limit the area of post-infarct fibrosis. CCM and regenerative therapy with stem cells CD34+CD133+ may be potentially combined to maximize therapeutic cardiac contractility improvement in chronic heart failure patients with severe reduction of ejection fraction.