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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IN ACTUARIAL EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN UKRAINE
Authors: Fursenko Tetiana , Druz Jurii , Druz Galyna
Published: May 2022

Formulation of the problem. The paper is a contribution to the discussion of the importance of English proficiency for the actuarial profession in the present-day globalized world. Given the fact that the system of actuarial education in Ukraine is currently at the stage of its formation and hence relies greatly on the international standards set by actuarial organizations, we hypothesize that an English language is an effective tool of professional advancement not only for qualified professionals but also for aspiring actuaries. The study aims to investigate interdependencies between good English skills, the development of actuarial education in Ukraine, and attaining internationally recognized actuarial credentials by Ukrainian actuarial candidates as well as the promotion of the profession of an actuary in the country.
Materials and methods. The current research utilizes the qualitative methods of the pedagogical theoretical analysis (curricula, legislative documents, scientific resources) and observations illustrating the practice of actuarial professionals` training in Ukraine and as well as the analysis of international actuarial organizations` internal reports and documents; the authors also employ the synthesis of pedagogical knowledge to draw up some practical recommendations on the improvement of actuarial education in Ukraine.
Results. The paper is one of the first comprehensive attempts to analyze the role of English proficiency in aspiring actuaries` professional development in Ukraine and to work out some recommendations on the issue. Based on the analysis of the relevant sources we have identified that English mastery can bring the actuarial profession and education in Ukraine to a qualitatively new level. However, English skills are not considered to be a priority at the level of the national educational norms and regulations. We suggest that possible ways out are improved English instruction, cooperation with international actuarial organizations, and forming psychological readiness in delegates and professionals to speak professional English publicly.
Conclusion. The role of English competence for actuarial professionals in Ukraine should be prioritized since the profession itself is regulated by the international standards guiding particular eligibility criteria to be recognized by the word actuarial community as a qualified actuary worldwide. We believe that the proposed recommendations will improve actuarial professional education and the existing language training and will help to bring the profession in general to a qualitatively new level.
ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ ЗМІСТУ ФАХОВИХ МАТЕМАТИЧНИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН У ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ МАТЕМАТИКИ
Authors: Шишенко Інна , Лукашова Тетяна
Published: May 2022

Формулювання проблеми. Серед шляхів здійснення інтеграції змісту фахових математичних дисциплін у процесі професійної підготовки майбутніх учителів математики слід окремо виділити фундаменталізацію навчальних курсів лінійна алгебра та аналітична геометрія, математичний аналіз та аналітична геометрія, диференціальна геометрія через розробку відповідних інтегрованих спецкурсів для майбутніх учителів математики.
Матеріали і методи. Системний аналіз наукової, навчальної та методичної літератури; порівняння та синтез теоретичних положень;  узагальнення власного педагогічного досвіду та досвіду колег з інших закладів вищої освіти, деякі загально математичні та спеціальні методи різницевого числення.
Результати. У статті розглянуто можливості вивчення фахових математичних дисциплін в умовах інтеграції їх змісту у закладі вищої педагогічної освіти математичного профілю. Подання навчального матеріалу в різних навчальних курсах здебільшого не синхронізовано, оскільки їх викладають різні викладачі. Натомість майбутньому вчителю математики необхідно допомогти сформувати у власній свідомості певну систему зі змісту фахових дисциплін. Відповідно нами було розроблено спецсемінари для студентів фізико-математичного факультету ЗВО, в рамках яких кожен викладач намагається забезпечити міжпредметні зв’язки свого курсу з іншими. Узгодження змісту здійснювалося шляхом визначення споріднених і тотожних понять та їхніх дефініцій, послідовності введення первинних та залежних термінів, взаємних посилань у фахових математичних на зв’язки у навчальному матеріалі тощо.
Висновки. Формування знаннєвої бази навчання та інших складників системи навчання з урахуванням міждисциплінарних зв’язків,  гармонізації змісту навчання та синхронізації процесу навчання в часі можливо реалізувати різними шляхами, зокрема через упровадження системи спецсемінарів для студентів фізико-математичних факультетів ЗВО. Інтеграція змісту навчання у на практичному рівні дає студентам найважливішу з педагогічної точки зору можливість: самостійно формувати особистісну систему знань, додавати нові відомості та формувати нові зв’язки в системі професійних компетентностей.
A parametric study on the dynamic lateral earth forces on retaining walls according to European and Turkish Building Earthquake Codes
Authors: ERTUĞRUL Özgür Lütfi , ZAHIN Babur Bek
Published: May 2022

In the earthquake regulations of many countries, Mononobe-Okabe method was used to determine the seismic lateral earth forces and earth pressure coefficients for the design of retaining structures. However, there are various interpretation differences of this method between earthquake regulations of different countries. In this study, effect of different seismic acceleration coefficients (S_DS) and different soil friction angles(ϕ_d^,) on the seismic earth forces acting on a high retaining structure were investigated through a parametric study based on the methods described in 2018 Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBEC-2018) and EuroCode-8 (EC-8). For this purpose, approximately 120 analyzes were carried out by using different parameters and the analysis results were shown in tables and figures. Analyses were performed for yielding rigid retaining walls and anchored walls for the principles defined in the mentioned earthquake codes. It was observed that the seismic lateral force estimations made with TBEC-2018 are higher compared to values calculated according to EuroCode-8. In the calculation of dynamic thrust, unexpected results may occur at some critical values of θ angle which is dependent on the lateral acceleration coefficient.
Influence of Masonry Infill Panels Mechanical and Physical Properties on the Seismic Performance of RC Frame
Authors: Mociran Horatiu-Alin
Published: May 2022

The paper investigates numerically the influence of masonry infills properties on the seismic response of RC frame structures. A five-story plane RC frame with infill panels (benchmark), part of a residential building, situated in Piatra Neamț, was considered for this aim. The benchmark was designed according to the current design practice and based on current Romanian seismic design codes, thus the infills were modelled as uniformly distributed gravitational loads on beams. Two more cases of the same structure were examined: case 1, with infill panels made of hollowed ceramic blocks and case 2, with infills made of AAC. In both cases, infills panels were modelled through diagonal struts. Comparative nonlinear time history analyses of the structures were performed. In both cases, compared to benchmark, the results show that peak inter-story drift ratios, peak bending moments of columns and beams were reduced significantly, peak axial forces of columns had a small variations and base shears were slightly increased.
On Nonstandard Curvature Singularities in Bianchi Type I Spaces
Authors: Gadda Navjot Singh
Published: May 2022

This paper studies perturbed Bianchi type I spaces with the help of a relatively simple classical action principle and thereby include nonstandard couplings via weyl rescaling. We show that constant curvature singularities are associated withfinite size regions under some fixed isotropic geometry. We generalize these results to arbitrary geometric problems and discuss an alternative way for deducing perturbed Lorentz manifolds possessing either vanishing curvature or flat spatial indices. We propose an alternate way for explicitly dealing with kinematical properties without a trace left for possible geometric interactions on concrete diffeomorphisms. We see that this representation admits the Friedmann model based on homogeneous FRW geometry. Analogously, we argue that Close Universe models would produce an exponentially decaying curvature perturbation within a finite time limit.
Prospects of Climate Change on Livestock Production
Authors:   School of Animal and Range Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, Abdurehman Ahmedin , Ameha Negasi ,   School of Animal and Range Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Published: May 2022

It is easy to anticipate that most production of tropical livestock production and productivities are declined when the climate condition is not comfortable. On the other hand, global demand for livestock product is expected to increasing in the future due to human population and the need for animal protein is increasing. Therefore, this review was show the prospect of climate change on livestock production. It is obvious that there is an interaction between livestock production and climate change. Therefore, The potential impacts of climate change on livestock in the future will result in negative changes in production and quality of feed crop and forage, reduced water availability and quality that may affect the hygienic quality of their products, reduced meat, milk and egg production, change in diseases situation in terms of distribution and occurrence, reproduction problem and biodiversity loss.
Lifestyles and Preferences of Independent Elderly Patients with Chronic Diseases in Japan - Sex and Age-Related Differences
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, 601 Matanocho, Totsuka, Yokohama, Kanagawa 245-0066, Japan, Sadamoto Kiyomi ,   Sadamoto Clinic, 821-10 Ninomiya, Ninomiyacho, Nakagunn, Kanagawa 259-0123, Japan, Araki Yoshinori ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, 601 Matanocho, Totsuka, Yokohama, Kanagawa 245-0066, Japan, Kubota Kiyoshi ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, 601 Matanocho, Totsuka, Yokohama, Kanagawa 245-0066, Japan, Yanagawa Chuji ,   Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Kanto-Shinetsu Regional of Health and Welfare 1-6 Onoe-cho Nakaku Yokohama Kanagawa 231-0015. Japan, Ishigami Akito ,   Reserch Team of for Functional Biogerontology Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology 35-2 Sakae-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-0015, Japan, Murata Mikio ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, 601 Matanocho, Totsuka, Yokohama, Kanagawa 245-0066, Japan, Sadamoto Sota ,   Sadamoto Clinic, 821-10 Ninomiya, Ninomiyacho, Nakagunn, Kanagawa 259-0123, Japan,   Department of Surgical Pathology, Toho University School of Medicine 6- 11-1 Omori-nishi Otaku, Tokyo, 143- 8541, Japan
Published: May 2022

Aim- To clarify lifestyles including activity and food preferences and its recognition of elderly patients with chronic diseases. Methods- A survey of community clinic patients was conducted. The survey included patient activity preferences and interests including physical activities, cultural activities, foods and cooking. ResultsThe three most popular activities and interests were chatting with friends, trying to prevent diseases, and compliance with drug therapy. Women tended to prefer activities related to communication and they showed high interest in healthy foods and cooking such foods. There was a significant difference in physical activities habits between the under 73 years old and the 73 years old and older groups. The results of this study showed that overall, elderly patients are highly interested in health-related information and activities. ConclusionsWhile dietary quality is better for females, they felt that they had inadequate information on managing healthy diets. Although a high proportion of the elderly were interested in diseases and nutrition, they need practical information on food preparation that they can use in their everyday lives. Communication and providing information about healthy foods could contribute to improving lifestyles for the elderly. In addition, promoting sustainable physical activity habits for the elderly over 73 years old could be an effective measure for maintaining fitness.
Rational diagnostic advance of Kushtha (integumentary diseases) by a preliminary arbitrary grading system based on Ayurveda fundamental principles
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Roga Nidana and VikritiVigyana, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Harrawala, Dehradun- 248001, India, Nath Rupashri , Mandal Sisir Kumar ,   Associate professor, PG Department of Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vijnana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan302002, India, Mahajon Bidhan ,   Research Officer, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi-110058, India
Published: May 2022

Background: In Ayurveda all the skin diseases are described under Kushtha (integumentary diseases), Kshudra roga (~minor ailments) and few systemic disorders. As per ancient scholars of Ayurveda innumerable verities of Kushtha are occurred by the vitiation of seven fold of pathogenic substance. However, for diagnosis purpose, knowledge regarding predominant Dosha (~humor) is very much essential. As the predominant vitiating pathogenic factors depict the specific verity of Kushtha and the treatment principle is also equipped on the basis of Dosha. Aims and objective: On this background the present study was carried out to diagnose the particular verity of Kushtha described by Ayurveda classics with the help of Doshik predominance and to structure a standard grading system based on classical features of Kustha. Materials and Method: Literary resources were critically analyzed in this study. All the data concerning features of Kushtha mentioned in classical Ayurveda texts were collected and visualize features were documented in the form of photography obtained from the patients to diagnose the disease accurately. Result and Conclusion: Different types of Doshaja Kushtha features were evaluated by the preliminary approach of arbitrary grading system and the model was supported with the help of clinical photographic features. This is the first preliminary approach to diagnose as well as assess the severity of the diseases kustha based on Ayurveda fundamental principles.
Household Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies: A Perspective from Lasta Wereda, North Wollo Zone of Amhara, Ethiopia
Authors:   Digital Green Foundation, Mekelle Office, Mekelle, Ethiopia, Gebremariam M , Ayalew Z. ,   College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Gebremariam B ,   College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Raya University, Maychew, Ethiopia
Published: May 2022

The study aims to assess food insecurity, identify the determinants of food insecurity and analyze the coping strategies of the rural households in Lasta wereda, Amhara regional state of Ethiopia. Primary data were collected using questionnaire survey, focus group discussion and key informant interview. Three stage sampling technique was employed to select 299 rural households in the study area. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the data. Econometric analysis of Tobit model was used to identify the determinants of food insecurity, and Foster-Greer-Thorbecke model indices were employed to estimate the incidence, gap and severity of food insecurity. The head count ratio revealed that 51.8 percent of sampled households were found to be food insecure. The gap and severity of food insecurity were estimated to be 14.2 and 6 percent respectively. The results of Tobit regression model showed household size, cultivable land size, livestock ownership, oxen ownership, use of chemical fertilizer and households share of own produced food were found to be significant determinants of food insecurity in the study area. Selling livestock to buy food, reducing the quantity of meals and reducing the frequency of meals were among the common coping strategies adopted at times of decline in food availability. Family planning, off-farm income generating activities, livestock sector productivity and access to chemical fertilizer should be highly strengthened in the study area.
Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activities of Siphonochilus aethiopicus Extracts from Benin
Authors:   Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles bioactives, Unité de Biochimie et de biologie Moléculaire, UBBM, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Atindehou Ménonvè , Hounguè Rodrigue ,   Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles bioactives, Unité de Biochimie et de biologie Moléculaire, UBBM, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Adovelande Jacques ,   Département de Biochimie et de Biologie cellulaire, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Sanni Ambaliou ,   Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles bioactives, Unité de Biochimie et de biologie Moléculaire, UBBM, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Lagnika Latifou ,   Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles bioactives, Unité de Biochimie et de biologie Moléculaire, UBBM, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin
Published: May 2022

Siphonochilus aethiopicus (Schweinf.) B.L.Burtt (Zingiberaceae), a wild ginger used in traditional medicine in Benin, is investigated for the antibacterial and antifungal activities. Biological activities of ethyl acetate and ethanolic extracts are assessed against six bacterial strains (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis) and three fungi strains (Aspergillus clavatus, Aspergillus ochraceus and Aspergillus parasiticus). Minimal inhibitory concentration is determined by microdilution tests using iodonitrotetrazolium salt as bacterial growth indicator. Inhibition of sporulation and mycelia growth are performed using agar diffusion. Siphonochilus aethiopicus is screened for phytochemical constituents. Ethyl acetate extract of the dry rhizome of S. aethiopicus showed antibacterial activities against three strains: methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli with a minimal inhibitory concentration of 5 mg/mL. Both extracts are effective on mycelia growth of the three fungi strains with an inhibitory percentage between 40.95±1.65 and 63.50±1.26. The same result is observed for sporulation range from 42.17±0.00 to 61.46±0.006. The phytochemicals alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenes and steroids are, found in both extracts, and could be responsible of biological activities.
Elucidation of bioactive compounds in hydroalcohol extract of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. and Thonn. leaf using GC-MS analysis
Authors:   Phytomedicine, Drug Discovery and Toxicology Research Laboratory Department of Medical Biochemistry Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Lagos State University College of Medicine PMB 21266, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, Ajayi Gabriel O , Olorunrinu Temitope J ,   Phytomedicine, Drug Discovery and Toxicology Research Laboratory Department of Medical Biochemistry Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Lagos State University College of Medicine PMB 21266, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, Shittu Muhin A ,   Phytomedicine, Drug Discovery and Toxicology Research Laboratory Department of Medical Biochemistry Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Lagos State University College of Medicine PMB 21266, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Published: May 2022

Phyllanthus amarus is one of the most important medicinal plant in tropical and subtropical nations which are used for stomach, liver, kidney and spleen diseases treatment. This work involves the elucidation of the phytochemical constituents in 70% ethanolic leaf extract of P. amarus. Phytochemical screening, quantitative and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analyses were carried out on the extract. The qualitative and quantitative analyses showed the presence of the following phytochemicals and their contents in mg/100g of extract as phenolic (34.31 ± 0.07), tannin (21.15 ± 0.16), phlobatanin (26.36 ± 0.19), terpernoid (14.71 ± 0.14), steroid (20.37 ± 0.13), cardiac glycoside (20.15 ± 0.19) and alkaloid (23.90±0.05), and absence of flavonoids and saponins. 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid, ethyl ester (Z,Z,Z)- (22.47%), Benzenamine, N-[2-(3,4- dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-nitro- (12.68%), hexadecanoic acid, ethyl ester (12.63%), Beta Tocopherol (12.63%) and phytol (12.61%) were revealed by GC-MS as the major bioactive constituents. The results of this study validated the rich bioactive constituents in P. amarus which may be the reason the plant is being used for the treatment of various ailments.
Detection of abiotic stress tolerant Azotobacter species for enhancing plant growth promoting activities
Authors:   Biotechnology Research Department, Ministry of Education, Kyaukse, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Aung Ayme , Sev Tin May ,   Biotechnology Research Department, Ministry of Education, Kyaukse, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Mon Aye Aye ,   Biotechnology Research Department, Ministry of Education, Kyaukse, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Yu San San ,   Biotechnology Research Department, Ministry of Education, Kyaukse, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Published: May 2022

Detection of Azotobacter species AC9 was done for tolerance of high temperature and analysis of phosphate solubilizing activity, zinc solubilizing activity, hormone production activity and plant growth promoting traits on tomato seedlings. For heat stress tolerance assessment of the isolated strain, our experiment was designed to be suitable for the climate of our country. In this study, Azotobacter chroococcum was isolated from agricultural soil in Kyaukse province and identified by some biochemical characteristics and 16S rRNA sequencing. The isolated strain can tolerate high temperature up to 50 ̊ C. In phosphate solubilizing activity, the strain AC9 showed 183 µg/ml and 166 µg/ml at 5 days incubation period under normal and heat stress conditions respectively. AC9 also expressed highest IAA producing activity at 5 days incubation period for both normal and heat stress conditions. The highest IAA concentrations were 23.72 µg ml-1 (with 0.2% tryptophan), 55.55 µg ml-1 (with 0.5% tryptophan) and 17.73 µg ml-1 (with 0.2% tryptophan), 45.06 µg ml-1 (with 0.5% tryptophan) respectively. Under greenhouse condition, tomato plants inoculated with AC9 grew to a significantly greater extent than control plants.
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic Acid Doped Polypyrrole/Graphene Oxide Composite with Enhanced Electrical Conductivity
Authors:   National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 2512, Peshawar, Pakistan, Bilal Salma , Shah Akhtar Ali ,   National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 2512, Peshawar, Pakistan, Shah Anwar ul Haq Ali ,   Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, 25120 Peshawar, Pakistan, Gul Hajera ,   National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 2512, Peshawar, Pakistan, Ullah Wahid ,   National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 2512, Peshawar, Pakistan, Gul Salma ,   Department of Chemistry, Women University Swabi, Pakistan
Published: May 2022

Polypyrrole/graphene oxide (PPyGO) composite was synthesized through in-situ emulsion oxidative polymerization method. The composite was simultaneously doped with dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid doped (DBSA). The reaction parameters were optimized in such a way to get the composite with best possible properties. Thus, the resulting composite showed enhanced conductivity that is 73 S/cm compared to DBSA doped polypyrrole (4.18 S/cm) and graphene oxide (0.57 S/cm). As, conductivity is very important characteristic for practical application of polymeric materials, so, this material with enhanced properties can be used for multiple purposes. It was further characterized through Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Thermogravimetric Analysis, which showed the successful synthesis of the composite.
Effect of Yoga in Post-Myocardial Infarction Cases
Authors:   DNB Cardiology, Senior Resident, National Heart Institute, New Delhi, India, Prasad Avneesh , Bhardwaj Saurabh ,   DNB Cardiology, Senior Resident, National Heart Institute, New Delhi, Dwivedi Shridhar ,   Dwivedi- Senior Consultant Cardiology, National Heart Institute, New Delhi, Arora YK ,   Senior Consultant Cardiologist, National Heart Institute, New Delhi, Sharma V ,   Senior Consultant Cardiologist, National Heart Institute, New Delhi
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) has progressively -increased in India and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality burden in the world. Several strategies are available to reduce morbidity and mortality, including the interventional approach (eg, early revascularization with PCI and stenting) and the pharmacologic approach (eg, thrombolytic and anticoagulant therapies) and yoga 1,2 The various psychological responses to experiencing myocardial infarction are anxiety reactions, depression , agoraphobia , exhaustion, hostility , sadness , anger , disgust and social withdrawal. 3 Yoga has reported to decrease these incidences. Methodology: The study included 200 patients diagnosed as MI who were divided into two groups 100 cases of control group subjected to conventional treatment and lifestyle counseling while 100 cases in test group were treated with yoga in addition to conventional treatment and lifestyle modification. The primary outcome included change in risk factors from baseline to end of study. Secondary outcome included change in Depression score and MACE at the end of the study. Result -After 24 weeks of intervention, the difference among yoga and control group was found to be significant for following parameters- weight, BMI, waist circumference, post prandial blood sugar, HBA1c, HDL cholesterol, triglyceride, total cholesterol and depression score. A significant difference was not seen for mean CIMT. Conclusion: Yoga may be a cost-effective technique to target multiple risk factors of myocardial infarction. It can be recommended along with conventional treatment for prevention and improvement of outcome in MI patients
Evaluation of Desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin) grasses for dry matter yield and nutritive quality for the mid Rift Valley of Oromia at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center
Authors:   Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 35, Batu, Ethiopia, Wana Daniel , Husen Nabi ,   Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 35, Batu, Ethiopia, Abate Dawit ,   Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 35, Batu, Ethiopia
Published: May 2022

Study was conducted at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center for two years of 2018 and 2019 cropping season to identify adaptable, high quality and high biomass yielder Desho grass varieties. Four desho grass varieties and Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications was used. Current result indicated the agronomic performance of leaf length, number of tiller per plant, leaf to stem ratio, plant cover and vigor were not shown significance difference (P>0.05). While plant height (cm) and total dry matter yield (t/ha) were shown significance difference (P<0.05). The highest dry matter yield were produced from KK1-DZF # 591 (15.12 tha-1) and KK2-DZF # 589 (14.04 tha-1) varieties and 0.79 and 0.78 leaf to stem ratio, respectively. DM% content had strong positively correlation with leaf to stem ratio(r= 0.85; P <0.01), plant height(r=0.61; p<0.05). TDMY strongly correlated with PH(r=0.88; p<0.01) and LSR strongly correlated with number of tiller per plant(r=0.89; p<0.01). Based on the result, KK1-DZF # 591 (15.12tha-1) and KK2-DZF # 589 (14.04 tha-1) were well adapted from the varieties evaluated. Therefore, selected varieties should be further evaluated under irrigation condition and demonstrated at around Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center and similar agroecologies.
Effect of blended fertilizer types for improving production of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) in Bena Tsemay district, Southwestern Ethiopia
Authors:   Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Jinka Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 96 Jinka, Ethiopia, Tunebo Atinafu , Malla Merdikios ,   Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Jinka Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 96 Jinka, Ethiopia, Negash Sisay ,   Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Fedis Agricultural Research Centre, P.O. Box 904, Harar, Ethiopia, Tesema Shimelis ,   Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Jinka Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 96 Jinka, Ethiopia, Tesema Genanaw ,   Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Jinka Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 96 Jinka, Ethiopia
Published: May 2022

Depletion of soil organic matter, depletion of macro- and micronutrients, lack of local specific fertilizer recommendation per commodity are among core constraints in Ethiopian soils that hinders crop production including sorghum. The experiment was conducted to evaluate blended fertilizer type effect on improving production of sorghum in Bena Tsemay district, Southwestern Ethiopia. The experiment was carried out in 2018 and 2019 main cropping season and laid out in RCBD following three replications with spacing of 75cm between rows and 20cm between plants. It was done by using control, (46N+68.7P2O5) kgha-1 , (142NPS+141Urea) kgha1 , (150NPSB+141Urea) kgha-1 , (160NPSBZn+144Urea) kgha-1 , (155NPSZn+141Urea) kgha1 , (197NPSBK+141Urea) kgha-1 and (207NPSBZnK+141Urea) kgha-1 treatments. Full dose of blended fertilizer, phosphorus, boron and potassium chloride fertilizers were applied at planting time and urea was applied in two split. Partial budget analysis with dominance and marginal analysis was done for economic evaluation. The result has revealed that sorghum has responded well to the application of macronutrients with micronutrients (Zn and B) than unfertilized. Application of 150kgha-1NPSB+141kgha-1Urea resulted in highest grain yield, while the lowest grain yield was recorded from the control. The highest economic returns of 230.06% was obtained from application of 150kgha-1NPSB+141kgha-1Urea; and it gives 43.85% yield increment and 31.86% increment in economic return over the control. Application of 150kgha-1NPSB+141kgha-1Urea was recommended for farmers and investor’s to produce sorghum on the study area and similar agro ecologies, as it was optimum for improving sorghum production. Further investigation should be done on plant nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency and optimization.
Groza wiatru. Wpływ halnego na zachowania samobójcze w powiecie tatrzańskim
Authors:   University of Warsaw, Kowalczyk Zofia
Published: May 2022

The article’s aim is to inquire whether the halny wind affects suicidal behaviours in Tatra County. It analyses the region’s literature on the wind and its influence on the community; documentary and feature films depicting life in Zakopane; research on the correlation between the foehn winds and suicides; a survey conducted for this purpose; and interviews conducted with the people of Zakopane. The outcome of this analysis is an observation of reconceptualization of the halny and its legend as a pretext for avoidance of both further discourse about it and design of preventive programs.
Realizm – między kąpielą, brakiem nazwiska i omnibusem. O dziewiętnastowiecznych przedstawieniach samobójstwa w prozie realistycznej
Authors:   University of Silesia, Mazurkiewicz Filip
Published: May 2022

In the text, I ask a question about the status of realism in 19th-century realistic literature in a situation where it is subjected to various social or moral taboos, as well as to political and patriotic censorship. In this theoretical circle, I try to include the problem of representing suicide in those texts, adding to it the parameter of biopolitics.
Effect of Extraction Techniques on Phytochemicals and Antioxidants Activity of Garcinia quaesita Leaves
Authors: Kokilananthan Shanthirasekaram , Bulugahapitiya Vajira , Manawadu Harshi , Gangabadage Chinthaka S.
Published: May 2022

Garcinia quaesita is an endemic plant in Sri Lanka with a wide array of domestic and medicinal values, yet very limited studies have been reported. The goal of this study was to investigate the phytochemicals and antioxidants capacity of leaves of G. quaesita under different extraction techniques in order to monitor the effect of extraction techniques on the above parameters. Water was used as the solvent and four extraction methods, namely sonication (EN01, one-hour,RT, 40 kHz), Soxhlet (EN02, six-hours, 105 ºC), maceration with agitation (EN03, six-hours, RT, 1000 rpm), and maceration with agitation upon heating (EN04, six-hours, 60 ºC, 1000 rpm), were applied. Phytochemical screenings and quantification of polyphenolics (TPC), flavonoids (TFC), tannins (TTC), terpenoids (TC), saponins (SC), and alkaloids (AC) were performed using standard methods, whereas antioxidants capacity was assessed using FRAP and DPPH assays. The results revealed that G. quaesita contains a wide range of phytochemicals and the TPC, TTC and SC profiles appeared to be higher in the extraction process of EN04 (60.73 ± 0.06 mg GAE/g, 60.12 ± 0.06 mg TAE/g, and 257.64 ± 0.72 mg SE/g, respectively) whereas those were lower in the technique EN01. In addition, TFC and TC levels were high in EN02 (3.02 ± 0.00 mg QE/g and 17.75 ± 0.04 mM LE/g respectively) and besides, TFC was low in method EN03, whereas TC was low in EN01. Interestingly, AC was found to be higher in EN03 (1.16 ± 0.03 mg AE/g) and lesser in EN02. Total antioxidant capacity ( FRAP value) was calculated to be higher in extraction method EN04 (72.08 ± 0.00 mg Trolox Eq/g) whereas it was lower in extraction method EN01. The method, EN03 gave the lower IC50 value in DPPH radical scavenging assay (10.49 ± 0.12 mg/ml), indicating high scavenging activity. In conclusion, the extraction technique EN04 is well suitable to extract polyphenolics and antioxidants from G. quaesita leaves. Though G. quaesita leaves contain a diverse range of bioactive compounds and antioxidants properties, it is important to choose the correct extraction technique based on the objectives of the desired research work, as the number of phytochemicals extracted, and antioxidant capacity varies depending on the extraction technique used.
Full paper submission of ICIET 2021
Physical therapy program for young people who specialize in wrestling sports after treatment of coronavirus disease
Authors: Babych N. , Poliakova O. , Bereziak K. , Mazur V. , Shevchenko T.
Published: May 2022

According to the results of the analysis of scientific-methodical, special and reference literature established, insufficient number of scientific and methodological works on the development of specialized programs, applied methods, technologies of physical therapy (occupational therapy) of athletes, in particular young men aged 14-15, who specialize in martial arts after treatment of coronavirus disease, which requires further research and emphasizes the relevance (practical component) of the chosen area of research.

The main purpose of the study is to develop a program of physical therapy for young people aged 14-15 who specialize in Greco-Roman wrestling after treatment of coronavirus disease. During the theoretical research the following methods were used: abstraction, questionnaire, measurement, expert evaluation, survey, comparison, observation, etc.

In the process of research and analytical work developed a program of physical therapy for young people 14-15 years old, who specialize in Greco-Roman wrestling after treatment of coronavirus disease. The program developed by the members of the research group provides for the young people to go through the following stages of the research category: corrective stage (17 classes); stage of general physical training (10 classes); stage of technical-tactical and functional training (18 classes). We believe that the gradual and balanced use of physical therapy will provide: increase the individual level of physical (special physical), technical, tactical and psychological readiness of young people 14-15 years’ old who specialize in Greco-Roman wrestling (other sports) for competitive activities. Prospects for further scientific research include approbation of an experimental program of physical therapy for young people aged 14-15 who specialize in Greco-Roman wrestling after treatment of coronavirus disease.
Increasing the level of special working capacity of athletes in ukrainian belt wrestling at the stage of preparation for main competitions
Authors: Semeniv B. , Shutka G. , Prystavskyi T. , Babych A. , Yakimishin I.
Published: May 2022

Increasing the popularity of national belt wrestling in the world, gave impulse to the revival of historical, national and cultural traditions in countries where developing national wrestling. It forces professionals in the field of physical culture and sports to work on improving the methodology of training in wrestling, increasing the level of development of physical qualities, improving the methodology of formation of motor skills and abilities inherent in this type of belt wrestling.

Ukrainian national belt wrestling was acknowledged as a sport in Ukraine in 2003, the Ukrainian Federation of Ukrainian Belt Wrestling has 14 regional centers that develop Ukrainian belt wrestling. In 2020, an international federation of Ukrainian belt wrestling was founded, which included 15 states from different continents of the world that began to cultivate Ukrainian belt wrestling.

The aim of the study: to increase the level of special physical skills of athletes to prepare for Ukrainian belt wrestling at the stage of the highest international competitions.

Research methods: theoretical (analysis of scientific-methodical, normative-legal and historical literature), empirical (pedagogical observation, testing of the level of physical skills, medical and biological research methods), mathematical methods of research processing.

Conclusions. Studies indicate a positive effect of training regimens on the development of speed and strength endurance on the body of athletes and special physical performance. VCL indicators of the experimental group increased by 13.7%, in special physical performance the highest results were observed for the indicator that characterizes the technical readiness of athletes - the speed of throws, which increased in the experimental group by 22.5%, control group 5.8%. Speed endurance (running 4x24 m) increased by 16.3% in the experimental group and 3.9% in the control group.
Genesis of basic definitions in the field of physical education in the scientific and reference literature of Romania
Authors: Tsybanyuk O.
Published: May 2022

The genesis of professional terminology is carried out. The author singled out the work of Romanian researcher L. Macedon, who emphasizes that most of the terms of the late eighteenth - nineteenth centuries. was based on the gymnastic lexicon, and the first work of Romanian authorship was a monograph by Professor D. Ionescu "Terminology of exercises for order, free and with objects and on shells." In addition, the use of terms in different interpretations was witnessed: exercises or type of physical activity (used to define exercises in fencing, horseback riding, wrestling before the official appearance of the term "sport"); exercises for the body or "usual, necessary exercises for the rebirth of people", for the sake of "physical strength". It is determined that in the same period the concept of "physical education" and "school physical education" was finally formed, which, according to G. Mochan, included gymnastics, outdoor games, excursions and walks, winter activities in the daily routine of the educational institution. It is proved that the theory and practice of physical education of Romanian schoolchildren of the studied period, its basic terminology, have undergone significant changes depending on the specific historical and social conditions that reflect the interests of society. The genesis of professional definitions was influenced by global and local trends in physical education and its militarization, growing interest in physical education, the formation of scientific justification for the essence of exercise, differentiation of individual sports and the creation of organizational forms - schools and clubs, independent sports associations.
Methodological approaches to the organization of rational, healthy and healthy nutrition of athletes engaged in e-sports
Authors: Tsyhanenko O. , Pershehuba Ya. , Bohdanovich L. , Sklyrova N. , Oksmytna L.
Published: May 2022

E-sports is becoming more widespread, including in Ukraine. At the same time, there is a problem of developing methodological approaches to the organization of rational, healthy and healthy nutrition of athletes engaged in e-sports due to the emergence of "play disorders" of alimentary nature, such as overweight, abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome that needs to be addressed. The purpose of the study: to develop methodological approaches to the organization of rational, healthy and healthy nutrition of athletes engaged in e-sports. Research methods: used methods of theoretical analysis of scientific literature: generalization, formalization, abstraction, synthesis. Research results and conclusions: developed methodological approaches to the organization of rational, healthy and healthy nutrition of athletes engaged in e-sports. It is concluded that ensuring healthy nutrition of athletes engaged in e-sports is possible by combining e-sports with physical education, including fitness, with the use of programs to increase individual (personal) social motivation of athletes to proper eating behavior. A significant problem for e-sports athletes can be a "sedentary" lifestyle with insufficient physical activity, eating and eating disorders, and the subsequent development of "gaming disorders" such as overweight, abdominal obesity, and metabolic syndrome. With regard to athletes engaged in e-sports, it is necessary to assess and correct their actual nutrition with the use of appropriate information computer technology, increase their individual (personal) social motivation for proper eating behavior, using appropriate programs to increase individual (personal) social motivation, involve them in training physical culture, including fitness. Methodologically, rational nutrition should be used for e-sports athletes primarily to balance the daily energy expenditure of athletes with the energy value of their diet, healthy eating should be used primarily to achieve the optimal ratio of rational nutrition with sufficient physical activity, and sufficient motor activity, nutrition - for the prevention and treatment of alimentary pathology: overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome.
A Computed Tomography-Based Assessment of the Anatomical Parameters Concerning S2-Alar Iliac Screw Insertion Using “Safe Trajectory Method” in Indian Population
Authors: Kaul Rahul , Goswami Bharat , Kumar Khemendra , Jeyaraman Madhan , Sangondimath Gururaj , Chhabra HS
Published: May 2022

Study Design: A retrospective computed tomography (CT)-based radiological analysis.Purpose: To obtain CT-based morphometric data for the S2 alar iliac (S2AI) screw in the Indian population presenting to School of Medical Sciences and Research, Greater Noida, we used the concept of “safe trajectory” by Pontes and his colleagues in a recent study.Overview of Literature: Although previous CT-based morphometric studies on the S2AI screw have been published for a variety of ethnic groups, morphometric data specifically for the Indian population are scarce.Methods: We used the three-dimensional multiplanar reformatting software to conduct a retrospective CT analysis of 112 consecutive patients who met our exclusion criteria for various abdominal and pelvic pathologies. CT imaging planes were rotated between the S1 and S2 foramen until they matched the ideal S2AI screw trajectory, which was represented by the longest and widest iliac osseous channel observed in the axial CT section. Following the concept of a safe trajectory, S2AI screw morphometric parameters were measured on both sides of the pelvis using corresponding axial and sagittal CT images.Results: In the sagittal and transverse planes on both sides of the pelvis, females had significantly higher screw trajectory angulation than males (p<0.001). On both sides of the pelvis, males had significantly greater iliac width, maximum screw trajectory length, and intrascrotal length than females (p<0.001). On both sides of the pelvis, the S2AI screw entry point in females was significantly deeper than in males from the skin margin (p<0.001).Conclusions: Based on our methodology, we discovered that the S2AI screw trajectory is significantly more caudal and lateral in females, the maximum screw length is sufficient for use in clinical practice regardless of gender, and that 8.5 mm or even larger screw diameters are feasible in the majority of the Indian population.
Development of Smart Laboratory Information Management System: A Case Study of NMAIST Arusha of Tanzania
Authors: Wangere Joseph Ngigi , Mwambe Edson , Flavian Daudi , Sinde Ramadhani
Published: May 2022

Testing Laboratories in Higher Learning institutions of Science, Technology, and Engineering a reused by institutional staff, researchers, and external stakeholders in conducting research experiments, analysis, and dissemination of results. However, there exists a challenge in the management of Laboratory operations and processing of Laboratory-based data. Operations carried out in the laboratory at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, in Arusha, Tanzania, where this case study was carried out, are paper-based. There is no automated way of sample registration as well as identification and researchers are prone to making errors when handling sensitive reagents. Users have to physically visit the laboratory to enquire about available equipment or reagents before borrowing or reserving. Additionally, paper-based forms have to be filled out and handed to the Laboratory Manager for approval. The outlined manual operations make it difficult to keep track of expiry dates of reagents, storage conditions such as temperature, software licenses, tools, data regarding borrowed equipment as well as stock remaining, as they lack automated notification mechanisms. This study, therefore, was carried out to investigate the Development of a Smart Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for real-time monitoring of sample and reagents storage conditions, including digital sample identification and tracking respectively. A web application was developed to allow remote access to Laboratory information by users. Based on the performance test, it is concluded that Wireless Sensor Networks can be integrated with the Internet of Things to automate recurring tasks in laboratories, aid in monitoring, and eliminate paper-based record keeping.