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Optimization strategy for flexible barrier structures: Investigation and back analysis of a rockfall disaster case in southwestern China
Authors: Luo Li-Ru , Yu Zhi-Xiang , Wang Qi , Zhang Li-Jun , Liao Lin-Xu , Peng Li
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Field investigations and back analyses were conducted on a rockfall hazard. The flexible barrier protection system constructed along the roadside got damaged by the rockfall impact and lost its ability to mitigate. Vital physical characteristics like rockfall trajectory and kinetic energy were presumed based on the data from an aerial survey and the slope digital model. A numerical model, including slope, rockfalls, and flexible barrier, was created, so the impacting process was reproduced. It demonstrates that the rockfall’s impact kinetic energy is only around 40 % of its design protection energy. The improper connections of members are the leading causes of damage, which prevent the flexible barrier from producing significant deformation and reduce its capacity to absorb impact force. The damage can be avoided by changing the members’ connections to improve the nets’ and ropes’ ability to slide and deform. The calculation results indicate that the optimized model’s performance in terms of complete protection is three times better than the actual project’s. The findings can be used as a guide when designing a flexible protection system that performs better.
Effect of feeding complete diets containing spent cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds on serum biochemical parameters of Malabari kids
Authors: Srihitha Salur , Dildeep V. , Ally K. , Bunglavan S.J. , Bindu K.A.
Published: July 2023

A feeding trial of three months was conducted in goat kids to study the effect of feeding complete diets containing spent cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds on haematological and serum biochemical parameters. Eighteen weaned Malabari kids of three to four months of age were selected from University Goat and Sheep Farm and randomly allotted to three dietary treatments. T1 (Control)- Complete feed containing 16 per cent CP and 60 per cent TDN, T2- Complete feed incorporating 10 per cent spent cumin seeds and T3 – Complete feed incorporating 20 per cent spent cumin seeds. All the dietary treatments were isocaloric and isonitrogenous and the kids were fed as per ICAR standards (ICAR, 2013). The haematological and serum biochemical parameters like haemoglobin, serum total protein, calcium, phosphorus, albumin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine were analysed at the end of feeding trial and the values were similar between the treatment groups. But the AST concentration was significantly higher in T3 compared to T1 and T2; however, the values were within the normal range reported for species. Therefore, it could be concluded that spent cumin seeds can be included in complete feed ration without having any adverse effects on serum biochemical parameters of Malabari kids at 10 or 20 per cent level.
Outbreak of Marek’s Disease in Chicken Flocks with Uncommon Pattern of Gross Lesions
Authors: Geethanjali R. , Pradeep M. , Hamza P. , Rajasekhar R. , George A.J.
Published: July 2023

Marek’s disease is one of the highly contagious and oncogenic diseases of poultry that remains as a threat to the fast-growing poultry sector, even after proper vaccination. Generally, the disease is identified incidentally during the routine postmortem examination as nerve enlargement or as gross tumor lesions. The present article discusses the outbreak of Marek’s disease in three vaccinated commercial layer flocks with high mortality and subtle gross nodular lesions. Three to fivemonth- old, commercial layer chickens from three different farms were submitted for post mortem at Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala with the history of weight loss and mortality rate of about 25 per cent. On postmortem examination, the carcasses revealed severe emaciation and atrophied to mildly enlarged visceral organs in the majority of cases except in three birds with small white nodules. Microscopical examination revealed, varying degrees of pleomorphic lymphoid cell proliferation in the liver, spleen, kidney, ovary, pancreas and thyroid. Polymerase chain reaction targeting gB gene confirmed the presence of Marek’s disease virus (MDV) in birds, with and without gross tumors. The birds from farms of different flock size showed similar high mortality rate but mostly without gross tumour lesions of MD. These findings emphasise the importance of histopathological examination in routine postmortem of chickens to identify diseases with gross nonspecific lesions.
Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of haemolytic potential of methanolic extracts of root of Chrysopogon zizanioides and rhizome of Acorus calamus
Authors: Kumar H. M. Mohan , Suhashini R.
Published: July 2023

Many plants and plant-derived products have been used in the preparation of traditional medicine to prevent and treat various diseases. Even though medicinal plants are rich sources of bioactive compounds, analysis of their composition is a prerequisite along with an evaluation of their cytotoxicity. The haemolytic test determines the ability of any compound to destroy red blood cells, leading to the release of haemoglobin. Plants Chrysopogon zizanioides and Acorus calamus have been reported to exhibit several medicinal properties. Hence this study was designed to elucidate the medicinal plant extracts by phytochemical analysis and to evaluate the haemolytic potential of methanolic extracts of the root of Chrysopogon zizanioides and rhizome of Acorus calamus, towards the human erythrocytes, using spectrophotometer. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids, steroids and carbohydrates in the crude extract of both plants. From the results of this study, it is clear that the percentage of haemolysis increases with an increase in the concentration of crude extract of the root of Chrysopogon zizanioides and rhizome of Acorus calamus treatments. However, in both the treated groups, the haemolysis percentage was very less; indicating that these extracts are safe for human erythrocytes.
Uterine haemodynamics and band neutrophils as recovery markers in medical management of canine pyometra
Authors: Krishnan S. Arya , Harshan H. M. , Jayakumar C. , Shibu Simon , Unny N. Madhavan
Published: July 2023

Canine pyometra is a hormonally mediated life-threatening uterine disease of canines, associated with bacterial infection and inflammation. The disease is characterized by the accumulation of pus in the uterus and systemic illness. The study was undertaken to assess the relevance of band cells in circulation and Doppler ultrasonography in the prognostic evaluation of medically managed canine pyometra. A significantly higher band of neutrophils were recorded among bitches presented with pyometra, which reduced to the physiologically normal range as treatment progressed in the animals which responded to the treatment. The resistive index, which was lower than the threshold value of 0.72, increased as the treatment progressed in the responsive animals and proved to be a reliable tool as a recovery marker.
Effect of probiotics and rice on ileal microbial count and intestinal morphometry in broiler chicken
Authors: Raveendran Reshma , Chacko Binoj , Anitha P. , Prasoon S. , Chandrasekhar Leena
Published: July 2023

An experiment was conducted in the Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy to find out the effect of probiotics and rice on ileal microbial count and intestinal morphometry in broiler chicken for a period of 42 days. A total of 144, day-old Ven Cobb 430 Y broiler chicks were allotted randomly to six dietary treatment groups with three replicates of eight birds each. The treatment groups were T1-standard broiler ration (SBR1), T2- SBR1 with 0.05 per cent probiotic mixture, T3- SBR1 with 0.1 per cent probiotic mixture, T4- 50 per cent of maize from SBR1 replaced by rice (SBR2), T5- SBR2 with 0.05 per cent probiotic mixture and T6- SBR2 with 0.1 per cent probiotic mixture. The dietary inclusion of rice did not affect the E. coli count and ileal pH. However the coliform count was significantly (p<0.01) lower in group fed rice based diet supplemented with 0.1 per cent probiotics and the E. faecalis count was significantly (p<0.01) higher in rice fed group without probiotic supplementation than corn fed group without probiotic supplementation. The probiotic supplementation at 0.1 per cent level significantly (p<0.01) reduced the E. coli and coliform counts in both rice and corn based diets. The E. faecalis count and ileal pH was significantly (p<0.01) reduced by probiotics at 0.05 and 0.1 per cent levels in corn based as well as rice based diets. The dietary inclusion of rice in broiler diet significantly increased (p<0.01) the ileal villi height in the non-supplemented group. The ileal VH:CD ratio was significantly (p<0.01) increased in rice fed groups compared to corn fed groups. The supplementation of probiotics in both rice and corn based diets significantly (p<0.01) increased the villi height of duodenum, jejunum and ileum and VH: CD ratio in jejunum and ileum. It could be concluded that the dietary supplementation of probiotics at 0.1 per cent level was effective in reducing the intestinal E. coli, coliform count, E. faecalis count, ileal pH and improving the intestinal histo-morphometry. Dietary replacement of 50 per cent corn by rice had no significant effect on these parameters.
Analysis of differential expression of microRNA, bta-miR-93 in lipopolysaccharide challenged peripheral blood mononuclear cells of cattle
Authors: Venu A.B. , Divya P.D. , Uma R. , Panicker V.P. , Ramnath V. , Shynu M. , Chinnu M.V.
Published: July 2023

The present study was undertaken to analyse the differences in the microRNA (miRNA) expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged and unchallenged peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of cattle. The research work was carried out in adult apparently healthy female crossbred cattle maintained at the University Livestock Farm and Fodder Research and Development Scheme, Mannuthy. The expression of miRNA and bta-miR-93 was profiled in the present study by qRT-PCR assay. In silico analysis was done using various online bioinformatic tools for the prediction of target genes, gene ontology analysis and also to study the cellular pathways associated to the target genes of bta-miR-93. The expression analysis of bta-miR- 93 showed decrease in its expression in LPS treated PBMCs when compared to control cells. Besides, significant enrichment of target genes of bta-miR-93 was noticed in many immune-related GO terms and in critical immune-associated cellular pathways. The findings of the current study will help in understanding the regulatory role of bta-miR-93 in LPS-mediated immune responses in cattle.
N gene based detection and phylogenetic analysis of canine morbillivirus in dogs
Authors: Maneesh K. M. , Sumod K. , Ravishankar Chintu , John Koshy , Rajasekhar R. , Arun P. M. , Shashank S. , Anjitha G. S. , Haridas P. Jishnu , Jayanth K. V. , Raj N. Madhan , Ramya L. Sri
Published: July 2023

Canine distemper, a highly fatal systemic disease in domestic dogs and wild carnivores, has the second highest mortality rate after rabies and is responsible for a large number of animal deaths around the world. It is considered a major pathogen in the canine infectious respiratory disease complex. This paper reports the finding of a study conducted to detect and characterise canine distemper virus (Canine Morbillivirus) based on N gene. A total of 59 samples collected from cases of respiratory infections in dogs were subjected to N gene based reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and eleven of them (18.64 per cent) were found positive. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed that all the canine distemper viruses obtained in the present study were related to Indian strains that were previously reported. However, the viruses from the same district were similar among themselves.
Effect of feeding low protein diets supplemented with selected essential amino acids on growth performance and gut health in early weaned Large White Yorkshire piglets
Authors: Mohan Nikhila , Dipu M.T. , Ally K. , Usha A. P. , Mathew Jith John
Published: July 2023

A study was conducted to assess the effect of feeding low protein diets supplemented with selected amino acids on growth performance and gut health in early weaned Large White Yorkshire piglets. Thirty Large White Yorkshire female piglets belonging to Centre for Pig Production and Research, Mannuthy, weaned at 21 days of age were allotted to three dietary treatment groups (T1, T2 and T3) with five replicates for each treatment. Piglets were fed pre-starter ration till they gained a body weight of 5 kg and then on starter ration from 5 to 18 kg body weight. The dietary protein in treatments T2 and T3 were reduced by 15 and 25 per cent respectively than that of control treatment (T1). Five amino acids viz., lysine, methionine, threonine, valine and isoleucine were supplemented to all treatment groups to meet the requirements as per NRC (1998). Body weights of animals were taken at weekly intervals. There was no significant difference in average body weight among three treatment groups from first to third week. From fourth to eleventh week, the average weekly body weight of T1 was significantly higher than T3. The average daily gain was significantly different among three treatment groups with highest values observed for group T1, followed by T2 and T3. The feed conversion efficiency was statistically similar among treatment groups. Total viable count and coliform count were significantly lower in the faeces of piglets fed with low protein diets, indicating a reduction in microbial population in faeces of piglets in relation to reduction in dietary protein level. From the overall results, it could be concluded that reducing the dietary protein levels had resulted in reduced growth performance in early weaned piglets, in spite of being supplemented with selected essential amino acids
Effect of thermal processing on the quality parameters of ghee incorporated with curry leaf (Murraya koeneigii) extract
Authors: Arshath Mohammed , Rahila M.P. , Archana S. , Vyshak V.L. , Rachana C.R.
Published: July 2023

This study examined the effect of adding antioxidants, namely curry leaf extract (CLE) and butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), on the physicochemical properties of ghee during deep frying. The results showed that the addition of CLE to ghee resulted in significant changes in the L*, a*, and b* values, likely due to the extraction of chlorophyll molecules during CLE preparation. Deep frying caused a decrease in L* values and an increase in a* and b* values of ghee, as well as an increase in the redness and yellowness indices, with control ghee experiencing the most significant changes. The viscosity of ghee increased during frying, and the increase was less in ghee with added antioxidants. Antioxidant-added ghee showed the least increase in total polar compounds (TPC) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) during frying, which are indicators of oil degradation. CLE and BHA were found to inhibit the production of Cholesterol Oxidation Products (COPs) in ghee during deep frying for up to 45 minutes. Control ghee showed the presence of both COPs (5α, 6α-epoxide and 7β-hydroxy cholesterol) after 45 minutes of frying, whereas ghee with added CLE and BHA had only 5α, 6α-epoxide after 45 minutes of frying.
Development of Vitamin C enriched Amla Whey drink
Authors: Rashmi K.G. , Rao H.G. Ramachandra
Published: July 2023

Chhana whey is a nutritious by product of dairy industry and its usage for formulation of whey beverages will facilitate its economic utilisation and prevent environmental pollution. Amla or Aonla is the richest source of vitamin C with many health benefits. In the present study Amla juice was used to enrich vitamin C content and enhance nutritional value of chhana whey. Amla whey drink was prepared by blending amla juice at 5, 10 and 15 per cent of chhana whey. Sugar was added at 10 per cent. Based on sensory evaluation and physico- chemical characteristics like pH, acidity, ascorbic acid, total soluble solids, total solids, viscosity the best level was selected. The effect of different heat treatments like 63°C/ 30 min, 72°C/1 min, 80°C/5 min on sensory characteristics and vitamin C stability of Amla whey drink was also analysed. The beverage prepared from 10 per cent blend had highest overall acceptability scores (8.27). There was 5 times increase in ascorbic acid content of whey when amla juice was added at 10 per cent. The heat treatment at temperature of 72°C /1min was found to be the best as it retained more ascorbic acid.
Participatory rural appraisal for identification ethno-veterinary practices among primitive tribal groups of Girwa block, Udaipur, India
Authors: Amarawat Meenakshi , Rathore M. S. , Jhala G. P. S.
Published: July 2023

The participatory rural appraisal (PRA) exercise was conducted in Girwa block of Udaipur, India. Girwa (Geog. Lat. 24.58° N, Geog. Long. 73.6962° E) is a part of southern Aravali hills wherein 28% of the population belongs to the primitive tribal groups such as the Bheels, Meena, Gameti and Rawat. Since, animal husbandry is the main economic activity for tribal people of southern Aravali zone; it is important to study current animal health care system in the region. It was in this context that the PRA exercise was done as a pilot study to document, rapidly assess, and promote ethnoveterinary practices. The field work conducted in 15 villages and on 3742 animals which were being reared by the community under study to support agriculture and for milk purpose . A total 26 animal diseases in which ethnoveterinary practices were resorted to and 15 ethno-veterinary medicinal plants were identified as part of the study.
Medical Students’ Attitudes towards Profession of Psychiatry- A Cross-Sectional Survey from Medical Colleges of Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Haque Riaz-ul- , Kumar Haresh , Mustafa Khalid
Published: July 2023

Objectives: To Evaluate Students’ Attitudes Towards the Profession of Psychiatry. Study Design And Setting: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Psychiatry, Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan, from March 2020 to August 2020. All undergraduate students of different medical colleges and universities in Sindh were included in the study Methodology: A total of 512 undergraduate students were registered in the study. Multiple email invitations with links to Google Forms were sent to all undergraduate participants. The study comprised 2 sections: (1) The Demographics Questionnaire and (2) Mental Illness Clinicians Attitude Scale (MICA), version-2 specific for medical students, a selfadministered scale, requiring about 5 minutes to complete it. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 20. Results: Out of 512 medical students surveyed from various medical colleges in the Sindh province of Pakistan, 279(54.5%) were male and 233(45.5%) were female. According to the survey, 65% of students learn psychiatry because it is in exams. Dow University of Health Sciences students had the lowest MICA score (41.06), indicating a positive attitude. whereas students from Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry had the highest MICA score (57.12), indicating a negative stigmatizing attitude. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that undergraduates have a negative attitude toward mental health. In Pakistan, the subject of psychiatry is not tested as an individual subject, so students pay little attention. It is necessary that this subject be examined separately like medicine and surgery.
Association between Intraocular Pressure and Myopia Among Children Aged 7 to 16 years
Authors: Shahzadi Arooshia , Firdous Maryam , Ayyub Fareeha , Qayyum Sadaf , Ullah Saif , Zafar Rabeeah
Published: July 2023

Objectives: To investigate the association between high intraocular pressure and myopia in children and compare it to emmetropia, and to determine the relationship between elevated intraocular pressure and varying degrees of myopia. Study design and Setting: Comparative cross-sectional study was performed at the tertiary eye care hospital, Rawalpindi for six months from July 2021 to December 2021. Methodology: Patients with myopia of greater than 0.5Ds and emmetropes with visual acuity of 6/6 were included. All patients underwent visual acuity, cycloplegic refraction, and fundus examination in order to exclude the myopic patientswith other systemic and ocular disorders. Intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness were measured using a Tonopen tonometer and Pachymeter respectively.Data was entered on SPSS version 26 for analysis. Independent sample T-test and one-way ANOVA was utilized for inferential statistics. Results: A total of 218 subjects were included with a mean age of 11.38 ± 2.602 ranging from 7 to 16 years. Females 50.9% (n=111) were outnumbered by male participants 49.1% (n=107). The mean IOP in emmetropes was 13.35 ± 2.433 mmHg and in myopes was 15.22 ± 3 mmHg and there is a statistically significant mean difference between these groups (P-value <0.05). There is also a statistically significant mean difference between IOP and varying degrees of myopia, that is; low(13.46 ±2.797), moderate(16.62 ± 2.981), and high(19.215 ± 2.184). Conclusions: The IOP was higher in high and moderate myopic eyes as compared to emmetropes. Moreover, a strong association was found between myopia and elevated IOP in children.
Landscape of Social Accountability in Health Professional Education
Authors: Farrukh Khadija
Published: July 2023

Social accountability of healthcare educational institutions is an emerging concept in healthcare professional education. World Health Organization defines social accountability as an obligation of medical colleges to direct teaching and research activities towards community health concerns
Pedagogical Technologies for Remote Learning in Counselor Education: HyFlex Course Design
Authors: Mertes Aaron
Published: July 2023

This article discusses a model of teaching called HyFlex, or ‘hybrid’ and ‘flexible,’ which is primarily for programs teaching both in-person and online. It discusses how the HyFlex model works, including initial development, with guidance on language to help students understand its application. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, some programs were forced to provide online options, and then transition back to classrooms. This article discusses curricular design strategies for student engagement and technology options for facilitating HyFlex teaching in a way that allows people to attend in person and online still. Important descriptions of accessibility options are included, as well, to meet the needs to students with disabilities. Finally, discussions of potential value to institutions for the purposes of enrollment and faculty critiques of the model will also be included.
PRE-SERVICE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE DURING TEACHING INFORMAL STATISTICAL INFERENCE
Authors: De VETTEN ARJEN , KEIJZER RONALD , SCHOONENBOOM JUDITH , Van OERS BERT
Published: July 2023

The study reported in this article investigated the appropriateness of Mathematical Knowledge in Teaching of three pre-service primary school teachers (PSTs), teaching an informal statistical inference (ISI) lesson to primary school students. Using an ISI framework and the Knowledge Quartet framework., the presence and appropriateness of the PSTs’ teaching actions were coded and categorized. The results showed that PSTs were consciously engaged in making inferences based on sample data. The PSTs struggled to correctly interpret students’ conceptual input and to explain ISI, in particular, how generalizing from a sample is possible. Teacher education should focus on how PSTs can foster students’ understanding of the logic of drawing conclusions about a population based on a sample.
Developing English Material for Analytical Exposition Text on Writing Skill
Authors: Abdjul Yuningsih , Dako Rahman Taufiqrianto , Debora Pilongo Jolanda Hulda
Published: July 2023

This research aims to discover students’ needs in English material for analytical exposition text on writing skill as well as develop English material for analytical exposition text on writing skill of the 11th-grade students of the Science program at SMA Negeri 1 Marisa. The study is conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Marisa, focusing on eleventh-grade students in the Science Program. The participants in the study include 34 students and an English teacher from SMA Negeri 1 Marisa. Data is collected through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis involves several steps. First, the collected data is organized and prepared for analysis. Then, a thorough reading of the data is conducted to understand the students' needs. Coding is applied to categorize and classify the data based on indicators from Hutchinson and Waters (1987) and Nunan (2001) theories. Detailed descriptions and narrative approaches are used to present and explore the data, followed by interpretation to derive meaningful insights. This R&D developed a learning material for analytical exposition text writing using the ADDIE model. It involved analyzing the English textbook, syllabus, and student needs. The material was designed based on students' expectations, with illustrative pictures and skill explanations. Validation by experts, including university lecturers, high school headmasters, and students, confirmed its suitability. The implementation in the classroom received positive feedback, and evaluation showed a significant impact on students and teachers. Overall, the study emphasized the importance of addressing students' writing needs through analytical exposition text material. The topics aligned with core and basic competencies for senior high school English. In conclusion, this study highlights the effectiveness of the ADDIE model in creating suitable learning material for analytical exposition text writing

Keywords: analytical exposition, writing skills, R&D, ADDIE
The Influence of Family Support and Family Status on the Level of Stress Occurrence in Elderly in the West Arso District, Keerom Regency
Authors: Ahasveros Woniana Christhopher Kolombus , Medyati Novita , M. Tingginehe Rosmin
Published: July 2023

Background: Elderly people require special attention because of their physical and psychological decline. Environmental attention is crucial for the elderly to achieve good quality of life. Research
Objective: To determine the extent of the influence of family support and status on the level of stress occurrence in the elderly in West Arso District, Keerom Regency.
Methods: This was an analytical, quantitative study. It falls into the category of causal associative research, as it aims to determine the influence of independent variables on the dependent variable by using the chi-square test. The population of this study included all elderly individuals in the West Arso District, Keerom Regency, who are registered in the elderly integrated health service posts (posyandu) in 2021. The total number of registered elderly individuals in the West Arso District posyandu programme was 741. The sample size for this study was 260 individuals, using a non-probability sampling technique, specifically, accidental sampling.
Research Findings: There is an influence of family support on the level of stress occurrence in the elderly in the West Arso District, Keerom Regency, as indicated by the chi-square value of 63.111, p-value of 0.000, Odds Ratio (OR) of 12.128, and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of (6.217 - 23.257). There is also an influence of family status on the level of stress occurrence in the elderly in the West Arso District, Keerom Regency, with a chi-square value of 8.715, p-value of 0.003, Odds Ratio (OR) of 3.055, and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of (1.490 - 6.264).

Keywords: Family Support, Stress, Elderly, West Arso District
FOTOBIOMODULAÇÃO NO MANEJO DE MUCOSITE ORAL EM PACIENTES COM CÂNCER: UMA OVERVIEW DE REVISÕES SISTEMÁTICAS
Authors: Nascimento Matheus Vieira , Oliveira Filho Osias Vieira de , Silva Paulo Goberlânio de Barros , Gomes Aghata Kelma Palacio , Pontes Karina Matthes de Freitas
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A fotobiomodulação (FBM) é geralmente indicada para a prevenção e manejo de mucosite oral (MO) decorrente do tratamento oncológico (TO). Diversas revisões sistemáticas (RSs) têm sido publicadas nessa temática, o que fomenta anecessidade de compilação dos desfechos clínicos da utilização desta técnica. Objetivo: Sumarizar sistematicamente a evidência da utilização da FBM no manejo da MO em pacientes sob TO bem como avaliar a qualidade metodológica desses estudos. Metodologia: Descritores pertinentes à MO e à FBM foram utilizados para gerar uma chave de busca para cada termo. As chaves, combinadas com o operador boleano “AND”, foram consultadas em 8 bases de dados. Foram incluídas somente RSs com desfechos de ensaios clínicos, sem restrição de ano ou idioma. Foram excluídas RSs que não atendiam aos critérios Cochrane para RSs, bem como estudos sem comparação com grupo placebo. A ferramenta AMSTAR 2 foi utilizada para a avaliação da qualidade metodológica das RSs. Revisão de literatura: Foram encontradas 5856 referências, das quais 16 foram selecionadas para a revisão. O desfecho deprevenção e tratamento da MO foi favorável à FBM na maioria dos estudos, com redução significativa do grau de MO. Dez estudos obtiveram grau de confiança moderada, 4, alta, 1, baixa e 1 criticamente baixa. Considerações finais: A FBM apresenta-se como uma estratégia eficaz na prevenção e manejo de MO, e essa evidência é suportada por estudos com qualidade metodológica aceitável.
A PREVALÊNCIA DE PLACA BACTERIANA EM PACIENTES COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA.
Authors: Nogueira Neto Abenor , Lopes Camila Paiva , Sousa Yasmim Barbosa de , Pontes Amanda Queiroz , Alencar Júnior Emmanuel Arraes de
Published: July 2023

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é uma condição comumente caracterizada pela limitação de interação social e por hábitos seletivos e repetitivos, que podem interferir negativamente na saúde bucal, ocasionando o desenvolvimento de placabacteriana. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho objetivou realizar uma revisão de literatura acerca da prevalência de placa bacteriana em pacientes com TEA. Para tal, foram utilizadas as bases de dados PubMed e Lilacs, com os descritores “autism”, “dental plaque” e “oral health”, nos últimos 5 anos. Foram encontrados 15 artigos, e, após uma criteriosa leitura de títulos e resumos, foram incluídos estudos clínicos e meta-análises, sendo descartados revisões de literatura e artigos que não contemplavam o tema, resultando em 5 artigos selecionados para o presente estudo. De acordo com a leitura dos artigos, pacientes com TEA possuem dificuldades nacomunicação, o que pode dificultar o diálogo sobre incômodos ou dores na cavidade oral. Além disso, há relatos de desconforto sensorial relacionado ao ato da escovação, o que prejudica a higienização bucal adequada. Logo, a união desses fatores resulta no acúmulo de placa bacteriana nesses pacientes. Portanto, é de suma importância que o cirurgião-dentista possua conhecimentos acerca da complexa condição oral que essa desordem acarreta, para que possa adaptar e aprimorar o atendimento odontológico para essa parcela da população.
Highlighting of the handcraft of iron processing (blacksmithing) practiced by the Gypsies (Roma) in the Pruto-Dniester area by harnessing on historical-ethnographic sources
Authors: Duminica Ion
Published: July 2023

Within this study is highlighted the fragmentary evolution of the blacksmithing the Pruto-Dniester area, practicing by the Gypsies (Roma people). The author harnesses on 17 historical-ethnographic sources that attest to the following associative meanings with the professional trinity Gypsies-smiths-blacksmithing: „blacksmithing – the oldest craft of the Gypsies; „blacksmithing – the traditional craft of the Gypsies”; „the Gypsy slaves – blacksmiths located in feudal domains”; „blacksmithing – one of the few crafts for which Gypsies are needed by Romanian society”; „blacksmithing – a prestigious handcraft, necessary and rewarding in times of peace and war”; „the Gypsies – “metal wizards”, unsurpassed craftsmen in blacksmithing”. Unfortunately, nowadays, due to the regression of economic and utilitarian valences of all handcrafts merchandise, including on blacksmithing, these has become a festive attributes for tourist attractions, and most of the blacksmith’s tools have been sent for preservation as museum exhibits. It can definitely be said that the craft of blacksmithing has lost its “ethnic entity”: currently, in the Pruto-Nistrian area, blacksmithing – it is no longer a „traditional craft practiced by Gypsies”. In conclusion, the author mentions that the practice of blacksmithing in the rural environment of Pruto-Dniester area – is not destined to an irreversible disappearance; currently, this popular old handcraft is subject to an accommodating conversion for a digital-consumer society, dominated by turbulent transformations.
Assess the level of academic stress, its physical - psychological health problems and coping strategies among HSC students in selected colleges
Authors: Anil Kale Mr Alwyn
Published: July 2023

Abstract – Study to assess the level of academic stress, its physical - psychological health problems and coping strategies among HSC students in selected colleges Objectives – 1. To assess the levels of academic stress, physical- psychological health problems and coping strategies of HSC students. 2. To correlate the levels of academic stress with, physical–psychological health problems and coping strategies of HSC students. 3. To find out the association between levels of academic stress, physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies with selected demographic variables among HSC students. Material and methods – A Non-experimental descriptive design and survey approach was considered the best to assess the level of stress, physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies adopted by second HSC students. Result – 1. Frequency and Percentage distribution of demographic Variables among HSC Students 2. Frequency and Percentage distribution of Level of Academic stress, Physical-psychological health problems and Coping strategies of second HSC students. 3. Mean, Mean percentage and Standard deviation levels of academic stress, Physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies of second HSC students. 4. Correlation between level of academic stress and physical - psychological health problems and Coping strategies of HSC students. 5. Association of demographic variables with level of academic stress, Physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies with demographic variables among HSC students Conclusion - The present study assessed the level of academic stress, physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies of HSC students. The result revealed that majority (52%) of the subjects had moderate level of stress, almost half (50.5%) subjects had mild physical-psychological health problems and 70% subjects had adaptive coping strategies. Most of demographic variables have no influence on the level of academic stress, physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies of HSC students but total family income, religion, stream of study and attending private tuition may be a significant factor in determining the level of academic stress, physical-psychological health problems and coping strategies of HSC students.
Design and development Virtual Doctor Robot for contactless monitoring of patients during COVID-19
Authors: Rai Amrita , Kundu Krishanu , Dev Rahul , Keshari Jayshankar Prasad , Gupta Dhananjay
Published: July 2023

The main objective of this paper is to design and develop a virtual doctor robot (VDR) that will operate on the command of the actual doctor available far away from the patient through new technology AI and IoT. It is not possible for doctors to be present everywhere and every time, especially in remote areas of India during COVID-19. As a result, in an emergency, many patients lose their lives because they couldn’t reach the hospital on time or the doctor couldn’t be available on time. In such a situation, virtual doctor robots play a vital role in healthcare with real-time data processing with machine learning algorithms. In this paper, technological innovation has created new opportunities to enhance doctor services without contact using robots that can assist patients in dealing with their illnesses and providing solutions. Virtual doctor robots can benefit healthcare by satisfying patients with more precise solutions. The virtual doctor robot design presented in this paper can rescue patients in remote areas during any pandemic like COVID-19. Through this virtual doctor robot, the doctors can observe and communicate with the patients through video calls and prescribe necessary medicines through scanner. The proposed  VDR will help the doctors check the patient's pulse, body temperature, heart rate, etc. through different sensors mounted in the robot structure and send that data using the Wi-Fi network. The doctors will use an IoT-based panel to control and monitor the robot and patients. The control commands that are sent by the doctor to the VDR are sent online and the robot controller then receives these commands. The VDR also showcases other functions like alerting the battery status to remind one that the battery needs to be charged. It also stores the data related to diagnosed patients through cloud networking. The framework of VDR is based on an automated vehicle with a four-wheel drive for its movement and communication between the doctor and VDR is in real-time through the internet. This paper also discusses the future trends of Virtual Doctor robots for the health sector, humanoid robots for surgical help, and other activities of the healthcare sector.
A comparative study of different security issues in MANET
Authors: Kumari Ankita , Dutta Sandip , Chakraborty Soubhik
Published: July 2023

In a MANET (Mobile Ad-Hoc Network), an intruder can attempt to gain unlawful access to the network to obtain sensitive information. These attacks can occur at various network layers, and different attacks can be carried out. To mitigate the risks of such attacks, several solutions have been proposed. It can be characterized by dynamic topology, meaning that the network is formed by a group of nodes communicating wirelessly and without centralized control. This feature makes MANETs highly vulnerable to attacks, especially when malicious nodes are introduced into the network. These malicious nodes can engage in malicious activity that severely damages the network's performance and credibility. Among the major attacks that can be carried out in a MANET are Sinkhole attacks, Black hole attacks, and Wormhole attacks. Sinkhole attack, a malicious node intercepts a data packet, alters its contents, and then forwards it to its neighbors. This can cause other nodes to send their data packet to the malicious nodes, compromising the safety and privacy of the network. In a BHA, malicious nodes drop the data packet it receives, preventing them from accomplishing their intended destinations. This can result in a DoS attack, where legitimate users cannot access the network. A WHA involves two malicious nodes colluding to drop data packets from the network. They create a virtual tunnel between them, and any data that passes through this tunnel is dropped, making it impossible for legitimate nodes to communicate with each other. All these attacks can cause significant damage to the network, and researchers have proposed various solutions to protect the network from them. These solutions include using IDS, deploying secure routing protocols, and developing secure algorithms for data transmission. By implementing these solutions, it is possible to improve the Safety and trustworthiness of the MANET and prevent malicious nodes from causing harm to the network.
Impact of Language on Science Learning at Secondary Level of Govt. & Private School Girl Students
Authors:   Research scholar, Sharma Rama ,   Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan,   Associate Professor, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan, Srivastava Dr Abhishek
Published: July 2023

Language is a linguistic code of society, a way of communication, and a habit of common people. Language is the entire complex phenomenon associated with human vocal and auditory communications of emotions and ideas as described by Gleason Jr. Preface language mediates thinking necessary for understanding. Science provides a real and engaging context for developing literacy and language art skills and strategies support conceptual development and scientific practices. The main purpose of the research is to study the impact of language on science learning at the secondary level of govt. and private school students. In this paper, I will attempt a comparison on the basis of govt. and private school as a result of analysis, interpretation and discussion of the data collected from different areas of study. Keywords- language, science, govt. and private school students
Eğitimde Sanal Gerçeklik Teknolojisine Genel Bakış
Authors: KAHVECİ Ahmet Han Furkan , SONDAŞ Adnan
Published: July 2023

Günümüzde, sanal gerçeklik (Virtual Reality: VR) teknolojisi kullanılarak, fiziksel ortamlarda bulunma zorunluluğu olmadan veya zaman fark etmeksizin eğitimler verilebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, ilgili alanyazın taraması sonuçlarına göre derlenen bilgiler doğrultusunda VR teknolojisi ile gerçekleştirilen eğitimlerin; verimliliği hakkında ön bilgiler, farklı sektörlerde öğrenme sürecine katkıları, öğrenim kolaylığı, performans değerlendirmeleri açıklanmıştır. Ayrıca eğitim amaçlı VR uygulaması geliştirmenin fayda ve zorlukları da ele alınmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında, “Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality in Education, Sanal Gerçeklik, Eğitimde Sanal Gerçeklik” başlığı altında ScienceDirect, Google Scholar ve Ulusal Tez Merkezinden faydalanılarak araştırmalar yapılmıştır. İlgili anahtar kelimeler ile gerçekleştirilen tarama sonucunda incelenen çalışmalardan, bilgisayar bağlantılı VR başlığı ile eğitim konularında, alanında yenilikçi olduğuna karar verilmiş 2000-2010 yılları arasındaki döneme ait yayınlanmış 5 çalışma ve 2012-2020 yıllarındaki döneme ait alanında öne çıkan 5 çalışma içerisinden geçmişten günümüze doğru sıralama yapılarak toplam 10 adet farklı çalışma seçilmiştir. İncelenen araştırmaların çoğunluğu, eğitimde sanal gerçeklik teknolojisi kullanmaya olumlu bakmaktadır. Gerçekleştirilen araştırmalar doğrultusunda sanal gerçekliğin eğitim alanında kullanılmasına katkı vermek ve literatürdeki uygulama bazlı çalışmalara ek bir uygulama yapmak amacıyla uçak kokpit eğitiminde kullanılabilecek yeni bir sanal gerçeklik uygulamasının geliştirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Müsabakalara Katılan Cimnastikçilerde Bağıl Yaş Etkisi
Authors: BAĞCI Emre , ÇELEN Aylin , OKAN İlyas
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışma müsabakalara katılan cimnastikçilerin bağıl yaş durumlarını incelemek için yapılmıştır. Türkiye Cimnastik Federasyonu tarafından organize edilen resmi müsabakalara katılan 7 – 14 yaş arası cimnastikçilerin doğdukları aylar incelenmiştir. Cimnastik disiplinleri arasında ve madalya kazanan cimnastikçilerde bağıl yaş etkisinin olup olmadığına bakılmıştır. Yarışmaya katılan toplam 1555 cimnastikçinin doğum tarihi verileri kullanılmıştır. Yarışmaya katılan sporcuların %28,36’sı birinci çeyrek doğumlu iken, %26,62’si ikinci çeyrek, %23,73’ü üçüncü çeyrek ve %21,29’zu dördüncü çeyrek doğumludur. Madalya kazanan cimnastikçiler incelendiğinde ise madalya kazanan cimnastikçilerin büyük oranda ikinci çeyrek (%37,70) doğumlu oldukları görülmüştür. Madalya alan cimnastikçilerin toplam %63,39’unun ilk iki çeyrekte doğduğu düşünüldüğünde, cimnastikte küçük yaş gruplarında bağıl yaş etkisinin olduğundan bahsedilebilir.
Rezension von: Schwäbischer Heimatkalender 2000
Authors: Wrobbel Sibylle
Published: July 2023

Schwäbischer Heimatkalender 2000. Herausgegeben von Karl Napf in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Schwäbischen Albverein und dem Schwäbischen Heimatbund. 111. Jahrgang. Verlag W. Kohlhammer Stuttgart 1999. 132 Seiten mit zahlreichen, meist farbigen Abbildungen. Broschiert DM 14,80. ISBN 3-17-015876-7
Challenges of internal audit in the financial control system of banks
Authors: Ciobu Stela , Cara Ion
Published: July 2023

The issue of determining the quality of internal audit in the financial control system of banks is extremely important in order to maintain financial stability. Internal audit was not effective in many cases, mainly because of the combination of three factors: gradual audits, lack of understanding of the bank’s activity and inadequate followup of problems. The fragmented audit resulted from the structuring of the internal audit programs as a series of separate commitments on some activities within the same department or within the bank. Therefore, the introduction of information technology systems and technologies is important for improving the organizational methodology and audit at the current stage of its development. It is also noted that the quality of audit controls depends directly on the training of staff and the improvement of their skills. The research methodology is based on secondary data, including the observation method, the synthetic method, the comparative analysis, the induction and the deduction. The purpose of this article is to explore the quality and independence of internal control and audit in times of crisis and its resolution by improving the financial control system of banks. Following the study, the challenges of internal audit within the banks’ financial control system were identified, and solutions were proposed. At the same time, it was concluded that increasing the importance of financial control and audit have a major impact on the stability of banks.
Customer relationship management (CRM) banking
Authors: Gorobeţ Ilinca
Published: July 2023

In a condition of fierce competition on the financial market, when banks are losing more and more of their market and customers, CRM banking presents itself as a personalized solution to this problem. The purpose of this research is to highlight the advantages of CRM banking for both the bank and the customer. Research methods will be description, comparison, synthesis. As a result, we will elucidate what CRM banking presents on the domestic market and in international practice.
Lending activity of legal entities in the current conditions
Authors: Cîrlan Ana
Published: July 2023

Lately, innovations and technological progress in the banking sector have generated new perspectives for banks in the Republic of Moldova. In the conditions of the financial crisis, both the National Bank of Moldova and the licensed banks pay special attention to the loan portfolio. This indicator reflects the quality of credit portfolio management, which therefore influences the situation of the banking system as a whole. Therefore, the issue of setting up a loan portfolio of the bank, which has minimal risk elements and is able to bring in maximum income, is relevant.