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Importance of Jaloukavacharana in Dadru Kushta (Tinea Corporis) - A Case Study
Authors: Avinash G Guled  , Venkatesh Polampalli
Published: September 2021

In today’s busy lifestyle people are suffering from stress and strain, which effects on skin as a pathological condition. Even though spending lakhs together for beauty purpose, due to unhygienic and improper behaviour and not following Sadrutta they are getting skin diseases, due to atmospheric temperature and negligence towards health workers, labors, and women are more prone to get skin diseases like Dadru (Tinea corporis), scabies, eczema, dermatitis etc. Dadru is among them. It is treated with the unique procedure using Jaloukavacharana and some Shamanaoushadis as explained under the classics.

As Dadru was explained under the Kshudra kustha in Charaka Samhita. In Shushruta, explained Aseta and Seta Dardu, usually the Seta Dadru is Sukha Sadhya. Mandalakara, Kandu delayed diagnosis and elevations are the classical Lakshanas explained in Dadru. Jaloukavacharana is advised in Vata pitta kapha dushta shonita kushta rogas and it is also known as Tinea corporis.

In the present era Jalouka is trending treatment for skin disease, speciality of this Jalouka is less pain, fast relief, less cost, OPD level treatment. Jaloukas which contains Hirudine it increases the blood flow and it reduces itching. If we follow the Sadrutta it will help to prevent from skin diseases and specific Pathya apathya is also very important. You can clearly observe in this article that we followed treatment and Pathy apathy are followed by our classics.
An Open Labelled Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Go-Ghrita Tarpana and Triphala-Ghrita Tarpana on Antero-Posterior Diameter in Axial-Myopia
Authors: Tarun Kumar Dwibedi  , Veerayya R Hiremath  , Shashikala K  , Gururaj N
Published: September 2021

Background and Objective: Axial-myopia is characterized by blurriness of vision for distance caused by increased in A-P diameter. Usual treatment for myopia is optical correction by optical glass and contact lens. To restore distance vision, surgical intervention like, LASIK is adopted, which has complications like dry eye syndrome and astigmatism. The Ayurvedic approach of the disease mainly concentrates on treating the disease and preventing the progression of the disease. There are many hypothetical theories regarding mode of action of Tarpana on Myopia and Timira. In this study, an attempt is made to observe the effect of Tarpana on A-P diameter of eyeball and to know the difference between Tarpana by plain Go-Ghrita and Triphala Ghrita.
Materials and Methods: 20 patients of Group A, were treated with Go-Ghrita Tarpana (two sittings of 7 days each, with the gap of 14 days) and in Group B, 20 patients were treated with Triphala-Ghrita Tarpana (two sittings of 7 days each, with the gap of 14 days).
Results: The data of both the groups were collected according to the objective and subjective parameters and analyzed using the most appropriate statistical test (repeated measures of ANOVA, Bonferroni Test and Mann- Whitney U Test). The efficacy is statistically significant within the group at P <0.001and statistically insignificant between the groups at P >0.05 among all the parameters.
Interpretation and Conclusion: On comparison of Go-Ghrita Tarpana with Triphala-Ghrita Tarpana, both have an equal effectiveness on distant vision, Optical correction and A-P diameter.
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia: medical and social problems of the digital educational environment
Authors: Kuchma V. R. , Sedova A. S. , Sokolova S. B. , Rapoport I. K. , Stepanova M. I. , Laponova E. D. , Polenova M. A. , Chubarovsky V. V. , Tikashkina O. V.
Published: September 2021

In connection with the epidemic of a novel coronavirus infection, all schools in the Russian Federation in the spring of 2020 were forced to switch to remote work.

Aim. To analyze key publications on: the organization of the educational process in the context of distance learning; life and well-being of participants in the educational process in conditions of lockdown; medical and social approaches to reduce the negative consequences of lockdown for children and adolescents during distance learning.

 Materials and methods. The analysis of domestic and international scientific publications and recommendations found using the search engines Scopus, Pubmed, the Russian Science Citation Index and by manual search on the resources of WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Results. The closure of educational institutions is a risk of reducing the quality of education. In 2020, with the closure of Russian schools, the educational process was not stopped due to distance learning using digital technologies. The article examines the history of the emergence of online distance learning, presents the results of research carried out by scientific organizations and universities in order to study the features of the organization of the educational process in conditions of distance learning, the life of participants in the educational process in schools, and their well-being in lockdown. To reduce the negative consequences of lockdown on children and adolescents and distance learning, medical and social approaches have been analyzed and substantiated.

Conclusion. The solution of problems related to distance education can be realized in the course of scientific and methodological support and examination of the experiment on the implementation in 14 constituent entities of the Russian Federation of the target model of the digital educational environment in the field of general and secondary vocational education, planned in Russia in 2020–2022. For this, the Russian Academy of Sciences, represented by the Department of Medical Sciences and the Section of Preventive Medicine, the Ministry of Health of Russia, and Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) have to be participants.
Penerapan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi Dalam Bidang Kehutanan Menuju Kehutanan 4.0
Authors: Jainal Muttaqin Dadang , Nafi Adriansyah Muhamad , Hygiawati Rahayu Nur
Published: September 2021

Data yang diperoleh melalui teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK) merupakan faktor penting dalam merumuskan kebijakan hal ini didasari oleh proses pengambilan kebijakan berbasis bukti (evidence-based policy) sangat bergantung pada ketersediaan data. Selain itu, perkembagan teknologi 4.0 yang saat ini dapat menjadi momentum yang tepat bagi sektor kehutanan untuk mengembangkan Kehutanan 4.0 yang dapat dirintis melalui penerapan TIK. Kajian ini mengidentifikasi kondisi penerapan TIK di bidang kehutanan saat ini dan kebutuhan yang diperlukan dalam rangka menuju Kehutanan 4.0 di masa mendatang. Hasil kajian menunjukan bahwa kondisi faktor pendukung penerapan TIK seperti infrastruktur, sumber daya manusia, standar/pedoman, alokasi anggaran, dan unit/tim khusus masih perlu ditingkatkan terutama pada institusi Kesatuan Pengelola Hutan (KPH). Kerja sama dengan pihak nonpengelola hutan yang berintegritas juga perlu dijalin untuk membantu meningkatkan penerapan TIK pada tingkat tapak. Sistem yang dibangun saat ini sudah menghubungkan walidata spasial dan unit kliring di lingkup KLHK. Namun demikian, sistem ini belum terhubung sampai tingkat tapak, terutama KPH karena belum ada regulasi yang mengatur integrasi data dari pusat, daerah, sampai tingkat tapak. Terkait dengan kebutuhan menuju Kehutanan 4.0, saat ini perlu diprioritaskan penyusunan kerangka regulasi dan peningkatan kualitas sumber daya manusia sebagai langkah awal menuju Kehutanan 4.0.
Investigation of the awareness and effects of naturally changing compositional aspects in kombucha tea, due to natural fermentation processes
Authors: Chao Carlson , Chen Dale , BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health
Published: September 2021

With the growing popularity of Kombucha, more people are beginning to either purchase or make their own Kombucha beverage. Due to the relatively recent rise in popularity, within the general public, not as much is known about the beverage compared to other beverages that have been on the market longer such as beer. This is important and relevant to public health because, due to the nature of the production method used to create Kombucha, the drink itself may contain alcohol. While at the time of production and distribution, the levels of alcohol are below the regulated maximum of 1%, these levels may increase on their own if measures were not put in place to stop the beverage from self-fermenting post-distribution. Kombucha is sold as a non-alcoholic beverage as they aren’t required to be defined as liquor (because it is <1% ethanol), when in reality, they may contain more than 1% ethanol due to the self-fermentation process. This poses as a potential health risks to people who do not consume alcohol for personal reasons or to adolescents who should not be consuming alcohol.
Les Registres des consistoires des Églises réformées de Suisse romande (XVIe-XVIIIe siècles). Un inventaire
Authors: ROBERT Michèle , STAREMBERG Nicole , ISOZ Amélie , RIZZO Salomon
Published: September 2021

Cet inventaire est pensé comme un outil pour la recherche sur la discipline ecclésiastique exercée sous l'Ancien Régime par les consistoires réformés. Il établit une description détaillée de près de 700 registres consistoriaux et plus d'une centaine de recueils de documents concernant l'activité de ces tribunaux ecclésiastiques. Organisé en section cantonale, chacune précédée par une introduction qui résume les connaissances historiques sur les consistoires, il identifie précisément les lieux de conservation de cette documentation, révélant au passage un certain nombre de sources conservées localement (communes, paroisses). Il met à jour ainsi un grand nombre de documents auxquels la recherche ne s'est pas encore intéressée et vise ainsi à diversifier les enquêtes face à une historiographie qui s'est longtemps intéressée presqu’exclusivement aux consistoires des capitales (Genève, Lausanne, Neuchâtel).
EFFECT OF MACROECONOMIC FACTORS ON TRADING VOLUMES OF MANUFACTURING AND ALLIED COMPANIES LISTED IN NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
Authors: Chege Gabriel , Kirika Stanley
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of macroeconomic factors on stocks trading volumes of manufacturing and allied companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange.   

Materials and Methods: The research adopted a quantitative descriptive design that focuses on nine manufacturing and allied companies listed in NSE and make up in the list of 25-share index companies. The nine manufacturing and allied companies were selected through purposive sampling techniques, where samples were selected based specific factors. The data used in the research was collected from Central Bank of Kenya, Nairobi Security Exchange and Kenya Bureau of Statistics. This research employed a panel data analysis using STATA software. Treasury bill rate was dropped from the model due to multicollinearity.

Results: The analysis found that there was a negative relationship between inflation on trading volume, exchange rate had a negative correlation with stock trading, lending rate had a negative correlation with stock trading volume of manufacturing and allied companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. 

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends the government should initiate policies that will lower the lending rate in Kenya as lower lending rate may translate to higher stock trading volumes. Further studies should research on other factors affecting stock trade volume which may include the value of the stocks and the information size in the market.
WAGE BILL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LEVEL 5 FAITH BASED HOSPITALS IN NAIROBI METROPOLITAN, KENYA
Authors: Kisio Benedict , Githui Thomas , Omurwa John
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of wage bills on financial performance of Level 5 faith based hospitals in Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey was used in this study. The target population comprised of 6 Level 5 faith based hospitals, 30 staff members in Finance departments and 6 HR Managers. In total, the target population was 36. Census technique was used to select all the 36 respondents to participate in the study. Questionnaires were used to collect the data from the respondents whereas the financial statements were also obtained from the hospitals. Cross sectional technique was used to obtain data from the financial statements of the 6 Level 5 Faith Based Hospitals. Quantitative approach of analysis was used in the study whereby descriptive and inferential statistics were involved. The data was analyzed with the use of SPSS and summarized in frequencies and percentages. The summarized data was presented using figures and tables.

Results: The findings showed that salaries affected the financial performance of the faith based hospitals to some extent. Provision of performance related incentives and allowances affect the financial performance of the faith based hospitals to a greater extent. Majority of the respondents were positive that wage policy has an effect on the financial performance of faith based hospitals. Basic salary (Beta=.298) and wage policy (Beta=.364) were found to be positively related to the financial performance of faith based hospitals. On the other hand, performance related incentives and allowances had a negative inverse association. It was also found that majority of the hospitals are providing a wage bill between 36-40%. This is fairly good because it is close to the internationally accepted wage bill percentage standard of 35%.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Hospital wage bills should not exceed 40 per cent of the total revenue because it may lead to delayed payment of salaries or compromising some expenditure due to financial pressure.
Metabole acidose met verhoogde anion gap ten gevolge van 5-oxoprolinurie bij gelijktijdig gebruik van acetaminofen en flucloxacilline
Authors: VERDONCK B. , BEKHUIS Y. , NEVEN S. , VERBRUGGE H.
Published: September 2021

Metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap due to 5-oxoprolinuria with concomitant use of acetaminophen and flucloxacillin

5-oxoprolinuria is a relatively rare metabolic disorder in which there is accumulation of 5-oxoproline leading to a high anion gap metabolic acidosis. The acquired form is usually caused by simultaneous use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) and flucloxacillin, which is not uncommon. The exact incidence and prevalence of the acquired form are not known. This disorder is most likely under-reported as the test used for diagnosis is not always performed nor easy accessible.

Diagnosing 5-oxoprolinuria requires testing urine or serum of a patient for the presence of organic acids, which are highly elevated in 5-oxoprolinuria. Due to the relative rareness of the disorder, cases are easily missed. 5-oxoprolinuria should always be suspected in a patient with unexplained high anion gap metabolic acidosis and/or therapy with flucloxacillin with or without the concomitant use of acetaminophen.

Treating 5-oxoprolinuria is straightforward and consists of stopping the offending drug(s) which mostly leads to a spontaneous recovery. Treatment with sodium bicarbonate and/or N-acetylcysteine are also described in the literature, but at present there is not sufficient evidence supporting their use.
“Os Livros Sujos Brotam Como Cogumelos”: Cultura Impressa e Obscenidade no Brasil (1880-1900)
Authors: Cardoso Erika
Published: September 2021

Este artigo propõe como objetivo refletir sobre a emergência de uma cultura impressa havida como pornográfica no Brasil no decorrer das duas últimas décadas do século XIX. Tanto o termo pornografia quanto o tipo de literatura que ele viria a designar se popularizaram na imprensa e no espaço público brasileiros a partir de 1880, gerando calorosos debates em torno dos malefícios dessas leituras e dos limites do moralmente tolerável no Brasil. Nas páginas seguintes, a ideia é refletir sobre este processo e os discursos que ele ensejou.
Relics of near-bottom fauna in massive sulfide ores
Authors: AVDONIN Viktor , SERGEEVA Natalia
Published: September 2021

The additional study of ancient volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits in various regions revealed microtextures, probably of biogenic origin, which could represent varieties of the shells of mineralized fauna. The new finds expand the list of sites containing relics of bioforms associated with hydrothermal vents of "black smokers".
The Oldoynio Lengai volcano, Tanzania: the essence of its recent eruptions
Authors: BARYSHEV Alexander
Published: September 2021

The article considers the nature of the volcanic fluxes that are traditionally interpreted as the only example of recent mantle-derived carbonatite lavas (carbonate magmas or melts) on the Earth. However, it turns out that this is not correct. These fluxes represent muddy soda masses with organics. Their source are masses of solutions and sediments of the Natron alkaline lake, that penetrate deep to the above-chamber space of the volcano along riftogenic faults, where they are heated and then erupt as fluxes, geysers, and ash masses. The eruption products in turn get to the lake again. At the recent stage of development, the Oldoynio Lengai volcano represents an epimagmatic phreatic hydrothermal recycling system.
Prevalencia mundial de infección por SARS-CoV-2 en el personal odontológico
Authors: Chero Ypanaque Adriana Margarita , Rojas Chávez Darwin Jhamir , Santa Cruz Ruiz Ana Lucía , Torres Guadalupe Milagros , Valenzuela Ramos Marisel
Published: September 2021

El objetivo del presente estudio fue el determinar la prevalencia mundial de infección por SARS-Cov-2 en el personal odontológico. Esta revisión bibliográfica se llevó a cabo mediante la indagación en diversas bases de datos como: Pubmed, Scopus, EBSCO y Web of Science, donde se identificó un total de 93 artículos y después de aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se obtuvo un total de 7 investigaciones. La investigación tuvo resultados a nivel de Latinoamérica, EEUU y Europa, donde Argentina y Colombia en 2021 tuvieron una prevalencia de infectados del 4% y 19%; en EEUU en el 2020 se obtuvo una prevalencia de infectados de 0,91%, mientras que en 2021 la tasa subió a 2,6%, en 2020 en España se encontró una prevalencia de infectados del 3% mientras que en Italia fue de un 0% en dentistas y 0,9% en asistentes dentales y en el 2021 en Francia se obtuvo una prevalencia del 1,9% en dentistas y de 0,8% en asistentes dentales. Pese a la poca evidencia con la que se cuenta en algunos países, se afirmó que los odontólogos y asistentes dentales tuvieron una prevalencia de infección inferior al 7% y 1% respectivamente.
CAPACIDADE CONTRIBUTIVA: A PROTEÇÃO DO INDIVÍDUO CONTRA O DESPOTISMO TRIBUTÁRIO
Authors: Borba Caio
Published: September 2021

O Estado é uma entidade mantida com o dinheiro do pagador de tributos. Para conseguir esses valores junto aos contribuintes, o Estado tem de obedecer a diversas regras, sob pena de agir de forma arbitrária e despótica. A fim de evitar o autoritarismo, prevalece, na atualidade, a concepção de que devem ser respeitados os direitos fundamentais (insculpidos na Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil de 1988), incluído o respeito pelo patrimônio do pagador de tributos, de modo que ele não passe a viver uma situação de miséria por contribuir com o Estado, ou seja, busca-se preservar o seu “mínimo vital” na relação contribuinte-fisco. De outra sorte, a cobrança de tributo pelo Estado não pode ser confiscatória, ou seja, deve evitar tomar do contribuinte vultosos valores e bens.
Palavras-chave: Capacidade contributiva. Confisco. Direitos Fundamentais.
Desempeño docente y evaluación de los aprendizajes de estudiantes del ciclo par de la especialidad de lenguaje, literatura y comunicación de la facultad de educación de la UNMSM, 2020
Authors: Saldaña Del Aguila Jorge , Guiop Valqui Mirtha , Rossell Carrasco Rosa Elizabeth
Published: September 2021

El estudio estableció la relación entre el desempeño docente y la evaluación de los aprendizajes en los estudiantes del ciclo par de la especialidad de Lenguaje, Literatura y Comunicación de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.  El sistema educativo peruano se encuentra en crisis institucional reflejada en la mala calidad del servicio que ofrecen las escuelas del país, esta crítica situación vulnera el derecho fundamental de todos a una educación de calidad. Razón que la Ley 30220 contempló en el sistema educativo universitario para mejorar. Enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, correlacional, básico Hernández et al. (2014). Aplicándose instrumentos validados por juicio de expertos, a 120 participantes (estudiantes) muestra no probabilística. Se observaron niveles para el desempeño docente: el medio (45,7%), alto (31,5%) y bajo (22,8%); y en la evaluación de los aprendizajes se observaron los siguientes niveles: en proceso (40,2%), logro (31,5%) e inicio (28,3%). En las estadísticas inferenciales se evidenció correlación moderada (r=0,630); para la hipótesis específica 1 (r=0,605), específica 2 (r=0,676); y específica 3 (r= 0, 645). Se concluye que existe relación entre el desempeño docente y la evaluación de los aprendizajes positiva y significativa en los estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación de la UNMSM.
COST RISK’S RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECT’S WHOLE LIFE CYCLE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Authors: Sadek Ahmed
Published: September 2021

Purpose – Project management cost and risk modelling is experiencing the challenge of identifying cost risks values to maintain accurate modelling, estimating, and assessment. Latest research focused on cost and risk modelling and estimation. The significance of cost risks numerical values come from its ability to be used in many different analysis and approaches. This article aims to identify residential building projects’ whole life cycle cost risks numerical values in UAE at the preconstruction stage and ensure its reliability and validity.

Methodology – The approach of this research is pure quantitative. The methodology of this research is to collect data though conducting face-to-face interviews quantitatively (i.e., cost risks values). The survey is using PMBOK risk matrix (i.e., probability vs. impact). Finally, data correlation and regression modelling ware done to ensure the reliability and validity of each cost risk value.

Findings – This paper was able to deliver reliable and valid residential project’s whole life cycle cost risks values (i.e., 117 cost risks) for direct use in future research or practical professional cost analysis.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy – This article contribution to the project management body of knowledge is to collect all relevant cost risks (i.e., 117 cost risks) and obtain their values from UAE field experts for the first time. The provided values are for residential project in UAE only. The perspective of how to look to cost risks values in this article (i.e., contractors’ and clients’ views) should be considered at the time of using the data. The consultancy services organizations will have different cost risks because they do not deal with delivering the final product, but they provide supporting services (i.e., design and supervision) to facilitate delivering the project.
CONSTRUCTION CASH FLOW AND RISK S-CURVES DEVELOPMENT APPROACH, AND AREA METHOD ANALYSIS AT THE PRECONSTRUCTION STAGE FROM CLIENT PERSPECTIVE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Authors: Sadek Ahmed
Published: September 2021

Purpose – Understanding construction cash flow estimation is crucial for project success. Experts are concerned about project’s cash-flow and risk estimation and control. Latest construction studies concentrated on modelling and estimating construction costs and risks.

Methodology – This article aims to approach pure quantitative mathematical modelling to develop the S-Curves (i.e., cash-flow and risks) and to develop the cash-flow simple area method. This research referred to the mathematical definitions of construction cash-flow and risks, integrating a clear systematic approach to develop the s-curves and to build the simple-area-method.

Findings – This research paper reviled that construction cash-flow and risk s-curves can be developed at the preconstruction stage, mathematically, without the need for having cost historical data of similar completed projects. In addition, this article has provided a simple area method approach mathematically, for construction cash flow analysis, using the basic developed cash-flow s-curve and the actual cost data of, at least, 2 completed similar projects. The simple area method is proved effective to provide a better understanding of cash-flow behaviour of the analysed projects’ type. However, the s-curves development can be generalised to cover construction cost and risk simple s-curves, while the area method is restricted with the projects’ characteristics (i.e., type, size, location, etc.) used in developing the simple area.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy – The significance of this study is to provide an S-Curve development approach for both cashflow and risk percentages from client perspective at the preconstruction stage, using solely the tender contract value. And to provide a simpler stochastic area method approach for project management professionals/researchers, who do not have large amount of historical similar projects’ cost data. Originality, theoretical-implications, practical-implications, and limitations are presented in the conclusion for future research.
An Analysis of Indian Entertainment Industry – Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Lobo Velita Sibon , Shivshankar Bhat K.
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The entertainment industry (casually known as Show Business) is included in the tertiary sector of the economy and embraces fields so theater, films, fine arts, dance, music, television, radio, media, sports, cultural events, etc. This industry is continuously evolving with innovations and ideas for the industry. It is developing dynamically in terms of revenue and volumes employing creative and technical people. It witnessed explosive growth during post liberalization that led to internationalization and expansion of the market. This study explores the evolution, growth, threats, challenges, future trends, and impact of FDI on the Indian entertainment industry. This study uncovers the impact of internationalization and its potential for providing employment. Methodology: This study is based on secondary data including Google, online journals, reports, and news articles. Findings: Initially, the entertainment started with storytelling, a way to pass on their culture, traditions, values, and history. The introduction of television brought a big change in entertainment and now online entertainment is on-trend and this way the method of delivering entertainment has expanded progressively. The Indian government has increased the percent of FDI’s and many international collaborations have helped the Indian entertainment industry to grow nationally and internationally There is a lot of employment opportunity in the entertainment industry from the people who work on screen and behind the screen. But due to the pandemic, few classes of workers in the industry are suffering but others are surviving in the online platforms. Television has retained its position as the largest entertainment segment, while digital media overtook the print entertainment sector, and online gaming overtook a filmed entertainment segment. In the future, the online form of entertainment will overpower and the OTT platform will boom. Research limitations/implications: Very few sources are available for references, few concepts are not highlighted and most of the information is outdated hence the collection of relevant information was a challenge. Originality/value: This paper brings to focus the imperative of due consideration by the Government and other regulating bodies to adopt some incentive measures to boost the Indian entertainment industry, being a sunrise industry, and also try to work on the personal and financial safety and stability of all the stakeholders of the entertainment industry, especially during abnormalities like the present pandemic-. Paper type: This industry analysis is an exploratory study.
A case of Emys orbicularis (L.) feeding on newts from Bulgaria
Authors: Vergilov Vladislav , Dyugmedzhiev Angel , Georgieva Sylvia , Slavchev Miroslav
Published: September 2021

Different amphibians and amphibian larvae were already observed and described as part of the diet of the European pond turtle. Few studies report body parts from adult newts in the stomach content of Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) or newts predated by the same pond turtle species. We observed remains of Triturus dobrogicus (Kiritzescu, 1903) and Trituris ivanbureschi Arntzen & Wielstra, 2013 eaten by E. orbicularis inside funnel traps, which strongly suggests, that newts are part of the diet, although not typical and often eaten food by this pond turtle.
Traditional Utilities of Plants for Cough, Cold, Fever and Phlegmatic Diseases by Muslims Community of Malegaon Region of Nasik District
Authors: Tausif Shaikh , Mumtaz Baig
Published: September 2021

The present study of Traditional Utilities of Plants for cough, Cold, Fever and Phlegmatic disease by Muslim Community of Malegaon region contains 26 species belongs to 26 Genera and 20 families. Seventy five percent(75 %) Peoples of Malegaon city is literate in languages Urdu, Arabic and Persian because knowing of these languages they have great knowledge of the Geeko-Arabic medicine and locally called Unani Medicine. These remedies are effective and currently in practice, root stem, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds and bark of the stem is used to make syrup, pills and powder form. These medicines are totally natural, herbal and cost effective with no any major side effects.
A ação mediada e jogos educativos: um estudo junto a alunos do ensino médio em uma aula de Física
Authors: Barcellos Leandro da Silva , Bodevan Jéssica Adriane de Souza , Coelho Geide Rosa
Published: September 2021

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar as interações verbais entre estudantes mediadas pelo jogo de tabuleiro Electron Escape e pela linguagem em uma aula de Física. Tal jogo envolve perguntas cujas respostas devem ser validadas pelos jogadores com base nos modelos científicos contidos nas cartas. Diante disso, interessa-nos saber: como os alunos conduzem a partida mediada pelo jogo e pela linguagem? Quais as potencialidades de Electron Escape, enquanto recurso, para o ensino da Física? Para tanto, realizamos uma pesquisa qualitativa e do tipo estudo de caso em uma turma da primeira série do ensino médio de uma escola da rede estadual de Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, no último trimestre de 2018. Os estudantes foram divididos em grupos e disputaram uma partida de Electron Escape. Coletamos as interações verbais por meio de registros de áudio. O processo analítico apoiou-se na perspectiva sociocultural. Os resultados mostram que o jogo estimulou o resgate de conteúdos e a utilização da linguagem científica escolar na construção das respostas, podendo contribuir para a revisão do conteúdo de Física. Os alunos modificaram o sistema de jogo de competitivo para cooperativo. Além disso, o rigor estabelecido para validação das respostas foi baixo, de modo que modelos incorretos foram aceitos. Consideramos que esses resultados trazem contribuições importantes para o repensar na forma de utilização do jogo Electron Escape e no papel do professor no uso de meios mediacionais.
A formação de professores na escola de Física do CERN: uma análise a partir dos focos da aprendizagem do professor pesquisador
Authors: Costa Thiago Queiroz , Arruda Sergio de Mello , Passos Marinez Meneghello
Published: September 2021

Este artigo trata da formação continuada de professores de Física de países lusófonos, no contexto da Escola de Física do Centro Europeu de Pesquisas Nucleares (CERN), realizada em parceria com pesquisadores e instituições de Portugal. Nossas principais inspirações teóricas e metodológicas foram os Focos da Aprendizagem do Professor Pesquisador (FAPP) e a Análise de Conteúdo (AC). Embasados em tais pressupostos, nosso objetivo principal foi evidenciar indícios de aprendizagem de um professor brasileiro participante da edição do ano de 2019 desta escola de Física que se propôs a investigar elementos da própria prática no decorrer desta formação continuada, por meio do instrumento denominado Focos da Aprendizagem do Professor Pesquisador (FAPP). Os dados foram obtidos da observação direta e notas de campo e, também, pelo acesso aos materiais disponibilizados durante o curso. Como resultado principal foi possível identificar todas as dimensões da aprendizagem do professor pesquisador dentro do contexto desta escola e concluir que tal sujeito encontrava-se numa posição de tríplice aprendiz – da ciência e tecnologia, da docência e da pesquisa.
O experimento da borracha quântica: discutindo o quântico pelo clássico em sala de aula
Authors: Slovinscki Luciano , Alves-Brito Alan
Published: September 2021

O presente trabalho é voltado ao professor da Educação Básica, mas pode também atender aos interesses da Formação Inicial e Continuada de Professores, e propõe uma atividade que abrange duas áreas que carecem de maior atenção no Ensino de Física atual: a inserção de tópicos de Física Moderna e Contemporânea no Ensino Médio, bem como a proposição de novas atividades experimentais àquele segmento da Educação Básica. Nesse sentido, o experimento denominado “borracha quântica” aborda, qualitativamente, alguns dos princípios fundamentais da Mecânica Quântica. O experimento é composto, basicamente, de um laser e de alguns filtros polarizadores, obtidos a partir da tela de mostradores digitais usados, como calculadoras e multímetros, e permite a contextualização e a discussão dos conceitos quânticos de função de onda, estados quânticos, superposição de estados, probabilidade, determinação do estado e colapso da função de onda, segundo a interpretação da Escola de Copenhague. Os conceitos propostos, baseados nos postulados da Mecânica Quântica, passaram por um processo de transposição didática, de modo a se adaptarem ao nível cognitivo dos estudantes do Ensino Médio. O aparato experimental é de fácil construção e utiliza materiais de baixo custo, sendo bastante viável sua exploração em sala de aula pelo professor. Os resultados obtidos experimentalmente foram considerados de boa qualidade e condizentes com o esperado, quando da aplicação do experimento a uma turma mista de estudantes do Ensino Médio.
Air pressure propagation through Wind Cave and Jewel Cave: How do pressure waves travel through barometric caves?
Authors: Gomell Annika , Austin Daniel , Ohms Marc , Pflitsch Andreas
Published: September 2021

In barometric caves, air pressure gradients between the outside atmosphere and the cave induce strong bidirectional compensating currents, which control almost all elements of speleoclimatology, including air temperature, humidity, and CO2 dynamics. Therefore, this study set out to investigate air pressure propagation through Wind Cave and Jewel Cave – two major barometric cave systems in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. Based on high-resolution air pressure data from both the surface and several measurement sites inside the caves, four systematic changes of pressure waves during their journey through the caves and their related speleoclimatological processes were identified and discussed: Compared to the outside atmosphere, the pressure signals within Wind Cave and Jewel Cave showed (1) an absolute displacement due to different altitudes of the measuring sites, (2) a delay related to the travel times of the pressure wave to the measuring sites, (3) a smoothing effect, and (4) a damping effect due to long response times of the caves to external pressure changes. The spatial distribution of the changes observed in this study shows that for Wind Cave, the cave opening and the narrow entrance area represent the main obstacle for pressure propagation, while for Jewel Cave, the deep areas have the greatest influence on the development of air pressure gradients. Our analyses provide completely new insights into the processes and mechanisms inside barometric caves, which will significantly contribute to the understanding of pressure-related airflow dynamics and all related elements of speleoclimatology.
COVID-19 implications at the Clinical University Center in Kosovo – Department of Pediatrics
Authors: Spahiu Lidvana , Berisha Egzona , Hadziselimovic Rifat , Nefic Hilada , Temaj Gazmend
Published: September 2021

Introduction

In late December 2019, the first pneumonia cases of unknown origin were identified in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province in central China. While the most data are available for adult patients with COVID-19, limited reports analyze pediatric patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The aim of the study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in patients at the Pediatric Clinical Center of Kosovo.

Material and methods

This research is retrospective and includes data for the period from 8 July 2020 to 6 January 2021. In this study we obtained data from different documents and patients’ records, providing information regarding gender, age, number of cases, most frequent diagnosis, critical patients, etc.

Results

Out of 69 pediatric patients hospitalized in the clinic during the seven months, 50 patients tested positive with COVID-19. The study sample represented an equal number of males and females (50/50), while the average age of the patients was 6 years. Based on the pediatric age groups, the study sample comprises 16 patients of the age groups of 1 month–2 years, 20 patients of the age group of 2–6 years; 4 patients of the age group of 6–12 years, and 10 patients of the age group of 12–18 years.

Conclusions

Data suggest that pediatric cases of COVID-19 in adolescents have more severe symptoms than in the other age groups; however, in general children tend to cope much more easily with the virus than adults.
Up-regulated YKL-40 is associated with poor prognosis of HCC patients with hepatitis B related cirrhosis
Authors: Zhang Zhengdong , Wang Hui , Yan Zhe , Zhu Kaihua
Published: September 2021

Introduction

To investigate clinical significance of YKL-40 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with hepatitis B (HBV) related cirrhosis.

Material and methods

The present prospective observational study included 129 cases of HCC patients. Besides, 152 patients with only hepatitis B related cirrhosis and 110 HCC patients with no cirrhosis were also enrolled during the same period. Additionally, 100 healthy individuals were enrolled as control. Serum YKL-40 levels were determined using ELISA method. Levels of serum albumin, total bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) as well as HCC related biomarkers of alpha fetoprotein (AFP), des-γ-carboxy prothrombin (DCP), gamma glutamyltransferase (GCT-II), α-L-Fucosidase (AFU), CEA and CA19-9 were measured using an automatic biochemical analyzer. Patients’ demographic and clinical characteristics were collected and analyzed.

Results

The expression of YKL-40 was the highest in HCC patients with HBV-related cirrhosis and the lowest in the healthy control, and the difference was significant compared with other groups. And HCC patients showed markedly higher YKL-40 levels than the HBV-related cirrhosis patients. Patients with higher expression of YKL-40 showed higher ratio of TNM IV, lymphatic metastasis and Child-Pugh C, and higher serum levels of AFP, AFU and CA19-9 than those in the patients with lower levels of YKL-40. YKL-40 level was positively correlated with AFP and AFU. Survival analysis showed patients with higher expression of YKL-40 had shorter 1-year survival time than the patients with lower YKL-40.

Conclusions

YKL-40 was elevated in HCC patients with HBV-related cirrhosis and high expression of YKL-40 predicted poor prognosis and shorter 1-year survival.
Natural killer cell activity level in colorectal cancer screening in an average risk population
Authors: Amankulov Jandos , Kaidarova Dilyara , Zholdybay Zhamilya , Zagurovskaya Marianna , Shatkovskaya Oxana , Ainakulova Akmaral , Orazgaliyeva Madina
Published: September 2021

Introduction

Increased natural killer cell activity (NKCA) is linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Several prior studies have investigated the association of NKCA and the incidence of CRC in high-risk subjects. The aim of our study was to investigate NKCA sensitivity in diagnosing advanced neoplasia (AN) and CRC in an average risk population.

Material and methods

NKCA was assessed by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) blood test in average risk subjects with a range of 25–2500 pg/ml set for ELISA. NKCA higher than 200 pg/ml was defined as negative. The performance of NKCA was evaluated using measures such as sensitivity, specificity, negative and positive predictive values (NPV, PPV), clinical utility index, etc. In addition, odds ratios for developing CRC using logistic regression models were calculated.

Results

NKCA was evaluated in 354 average risk individuals (mean age: 58.5 years; 36.2% male). The diagnostic accuracy of NKCA for CRC and AN was 75.5% and 72.3% respectively, with 96.4% NPV. The NKCA test demonstrated a good negative clinical utility index for CRC and AN (0.664 and 0.741, respectively). Individuals with low NKCA had 6.84 times higher odds of having CRC (95% CI: 2.31–20.27; p < 0.001). NKCA was higher in men vs. women (548.5 pg/ml vs. 500.0 pg/ml) and lower in smokers (412 pg/ml vs. 544 pg/ml), non-exercisers (413 pg/ml vs. 653.5 pg/ml), alcohol users (389 pg/ml vs. 476 pg/ml), and native Kazakhs and other Asian ethnic groups (446 pg/ml vs. 514 pg/ml).

Conclusions

A high NKCA level has potential ability to rule out CRC and AN in an average risk population.
Decoding the link between personality traits
and resilience. Self-determination is the key
Authors: Burtaverde Vlad , Ene Cristina , Chiriac Elena , Avram Eugen
Published: September 2021

Introduction

Resilience is described as a process where an individual mobilizes his personal and external resources to overcome stressors and trauma. As a consequence, researchers tried to identify the factors that contribute to resilience with the aim of developing valid psychological interventions that target resilience. Many authors have stated that personality traits represent an important category of predictors of resilience. The most important relationships were found between high levels of extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability and resilience.

Material and methods

We relied on a community sample (N = 252, Mage = 26.38, SD = 10.17, 62.5% women, 39.5% men) to test the hypothesized indirect relationship between the Big Five personality traits, self-determination, and resilience. The participants were voluntarily recruited from various social media platforms. The participants completed measures of Big Five personality factors, self-determination, and resilience.

Results

We found that all the Big Five factors were positively related to resilience. Impersonal orientation (low self-determination) mediated the relationship between extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness on the one hand and resilience on the other hand.

Conclusions

Relying on the low impersonal orientation components (e.g., sense of competence, determination, lack of anxiety, or depression) scientists and practitioners can enhance resilience by teaching their clients to be more self-determined. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Lung density analysis using quantitative computed tomography
in children with pectus excavatum
Authors: Sarioglu Fatma C. , Gezer Naciye S. , Odaman Huseyin , Sarioglu Orkun , Ulusoy Oktay , Ates Oguz , Guleryuz Handan
Published: September 2021

Introduction

To evaluate the mean lung density in children with pectus excavatum (PE) and to assess the correlation between the cardiac rotation angle, Haller index, pulmonary function test, and lung density.

Material and methods

This retrospective study included 33 children with PE and 31 healthy controls. The densities of lung parenchyma were evaluated by quantitative computed tomography (CT). Three lung levels were determined: T4 vertebra level, T10 vertebra level, and the level of the measurement of the cardiac rotation angle. The cardiac rotation angle and the Haller index were calculated. All measurements were done by 2 radiologists, independently. Student’s t-test or the Mann-Whitney U test, intraclass correlation coefficients, Pearson or Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for statistical analysis. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.

Results

All the lung levels in the PE group had lower mean densities than healthy children, with statistical significance in the right lung at the T10 vertebra level (−818.60 ± 33.49 HU, −798.45 ± 40.24 HU; p = 0.028). There was a correlation between the cardiac rotation angle and the Haller index (ρ = 0.593; p < 0.001). There were no correlations between mean lung density and cardiac rotation angle, Haller index, and pulmonary function tests.

Conclusions

The lower mean lung densities were found in PE, especially in the right lower lobe. The parenchymal aeration should be considered independently from the severity of PE.
BARREIRAS E FACILITADORES NA PRÁTICA DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA EM ADOLESCENTES: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Araújo Mayra Silva
Published: September 2021

Introdução: A prática de atividade física é considerada como essencial no período da adolescência, por exercer grande influência para o estilo de vida mais ativo nas fases seguintes. Os níveis de atividade física declinam significativamente durante este período de vida. Essas variações podem ser explicadas, por barreiras e facilitadores existentes. Porém, ainda são escassas as pesquisas voltadas sobre a temática. Objetivo: Avaliar as barreiras e facilitadores existentes na prática de atividade física em adolescentes. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, realizada através de um levantamento bibliográfico, baseados em estudos dos últimos 10 anos, encontrados nas bases de dados Pubmed, Scielo e Google scholar, utilizando as palavras: adolescentes, atividade física, barreiras e facilitadores na prática de atividade física. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram que as barreiras existentes na realização de atividade física em jovens são: a falta de companhia, preguiça, não tem ninguém pra levar, falta de locais apropriados perto de casa, mudanças climáticas, imagem corporal e classe socioeconômica. Enquanto os facilitadores são: atitude em relação a atividade física, motivação, apoio oferecido da família, diversão e a influência do professor de Educação Física, possuir habilidades físicas e motoras, ter aulas de educação física que aprimorem as habilidades físicas e motoras, atividades especificas com relação ao sexo e a idade, companhia dos familiares para prática de atividade física e reforço positivo por meio dos amigos e familiares. Conclusão: Diante disto, é fundamental a identificação de barreiras percebidas, e consequentemente a implantação de estratégias de intervenção com o intuito de promover e incentivar um estilo de vida mais ativo fisicamente nesta população.