bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Creating opportunities for digital engagement and participation
Authors: Nordtug Maja
Published: October 2020

Worldwide, digital media are used by laypersons for health-related purposes. Laypersons’ engagement and participation on the subject of health is the focus of this article, in which I explore how digital media create opportunities for laypersons to engage with information and participate on a health topic which has been subjected to controversy, namely HPV vaccination. The analysis is based on an inductive multidisciplinary literature review of research on digital media and HPV vaccination. In the analysis, I apply Corner’s (2011) understanding of engagement and Kelty and colleagues’ (2015) seven dimensions of participation. I find two kinds of engagement, namely using digital media as information sources and interpersonal communication, that both only satisfi es few dimensions of participation. I argue that broader participation might be unachievable on health subjects such as vaccination and other subjects that require a high degree of expertise to understand. Due to this, laypersons cannot necessarily engage or participate further.
Fake trailers as imaginary paratexts
Authors: Korsgaard Mathias Bonde
Published: October 2020

In recent years, trailers have undergone several changes due to the fact that they are now distributed online. The new possibilities in digital production and distribution have also led to the rise of new remix formats that parody and challenge trailer conventions. This article engages with the audiovisual aesthetics of so-called fake trailers in order to deliberate on their paradoxical promotional status. In terms of their audiovisual aesthetics, it is shown how such trailer remixes are driven equally much by the creative (mis)use of sound/music as by rearranging pre-existing shots visually. In terms of their promotional status, it is argued that even though fake trailers have most commonly been seen as proof of an increase in media literacy or as a means for ridiculing trailer conventions, they are nonetheless also firmly entangled in the promotional culture they allegedly aim to denounce. This is exemplified through an examination of the trailer parody  "How To Make A Blockbuster Movie Trailer” (2017) made by the remix-duo Auralnauts.
Gregory Currie: Imagining and Knowing: The Shape of Fiction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2020
Authors: Kjeldgaard-Christiansen Jens
Published: October 2020

Book review
Talking, Walking and Making in Cheetham Park
Authors: Gilmore Abigail , Lang Luciana
Published: October 2020

THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS A CASE STUDY OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT IN A SMALL VICTORIAN PUBLIC PARK IN MANCHESTER. THE PROJECT WAS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN MANCHESTER JEWISH MUSEUM AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, WHICH AIMED TO FOSTER PARTICIPATION AND A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AMONGST LOCAL RESIDENTS, PARK USERS AND MUSEUM VISITORS, AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO LOOK AFTER THIS PARTICULAR PUBLIC SPACE. ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS AND AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE WORKED TOGETHER USING A RANGE OF PARTICIPATORY METHODS WE SUMMARISE AS ‘TALKING, WALKING AND MAKING’. HERE WE REFLECT CRITICALLY THROUGH THE FRAMEWORK OF ‘THE COMMONS’ TO IDENTIFY HOW AND WHY THE PROJECT FAILED TO PRODUCE ITS INTENDED OUTCOMES. WE FOCUS ON ONE OBJECT, THE PARK'S SHELTER; AND ONE EVENT, THE PARK’S 130TH ANNIVERSARY, AS ‘BOUNDARY OBJECTS’ (STAR & GRIESEMER, 1989) TO REVEAL THE DISSONANT WORLD-VIEWS OF THE PROJECT’S PARTICIPANTS, CRITICALLY ASSESS ITS PARTICIPATORY METHODS, AND OFFER REFLEXIVITY FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE.
Redefining Failure
Authors: Harper Sarah
Published: October 2020

THE EXPECTATION FOR PARTICIPATORY ARTS TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE TARGETED COMMUNITIES MIGHT LEAD TO THE CONCLUSION THAT NON-PARTICIPATION IS FAILURE. BUT IS IT NECESSARILY FAILURE? FOR ARTISTS NAVIGATING “ENTANGLED TERRITORIES” (HALVORSEN, 2017) AND “COMPETING NARRATIVES” (THOMPSON, 2009) IN THE MULTI-CULTURAL PARIS BANLIEUE, NON-PARTICIPATION OR REFUSAL IS AN INEVITABILITY THAT NEEDS TO BE EMBRACED. DRAWING ON THEORIES OF PARTICIPATION FROM THE FIELDS OF SOCIALLY ENGAGED PERFORMANCE, SOCIOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURAL STUDIES, THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES THE VALUE AND NUANCES OF INVISIBLE, MINIMAL, PERIPHERAL OR CONDITIONAL PARTICIPATION ENCOUNTERED IN THE NARROW SPACES FOR MANOEUVRE BETWEEN STAKEHOLDERS’ CONFLICTING AGENDAS. IT ARGUES THAT REFUSALS DO NOT NECESSARILY NEGATE THE WORK, AND THAT ATTENDING TO, AND REDEFINING, THESE MOMENTS MAY BE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING NOT ‘HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE BETTER’, BUT HOW TO PERCEIVE NON-PARTICIPATION AS AN ELOQUENT AFFIRMATION OF AGENCY AND A SIGNIFICANT PARTICIPATION IN SOMETHING ELSE.
Unfinished Business
Authors: Hope Sophie
Published: October 2020

SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART HAS, FOR SOME, BECOME A PROFESSIONALISED, FREELANCE FUNDED FORM OF LABOUR. IT IS WORK THAT INVOLVES EMOTIONAL LABOUR, EMPATHY AND COMPASSION, DEMONSTRATED BY THE TRUST THAT IS OFTEN NEEDED BETWEEN (PAID) ARTISTS AND (UNPAID) PARTICIPANTS IN ORDER FOR PROJECTS TO DEVELOP. IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ALREADY PRECARIOUS FUNDING OF THIS INDUSTRY THERE IS A TENDENCY TO PROMOTE THE POSITIVE AND SUCCESSFUL ASPECTS OF THESE PROJECTS. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES HOW THE IMPERATIVE TO PRESENT THE WORK IN A POSITIVE LIGHT HAS LED TO A CULTURE OF SILENCE AND INDIVIDUALISED ABSORPTION OF FAILURE WHEN THINGS START TO GO WRONG. THROUGH A RE-EXAMINATION OF A SERIES OF PERFORMATIVE INTERVIEWS, THE ARTICLE REFLECTS ON THIS PLAYFUL METHOD FOR SPEAKING OUT ABOUT UNFINISHED, CANCELLED OR COMPROMISED SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART JOBS. IN DOING SO, THE THEATRICAL FRAMEWORKS OF BOTH THE SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART JOB AND RESEARCH INTERVIEW ARE BROUGHT INTO FOCUS.
Drumming Up an Audience
Authors: Bradby Lawrence , Stewart Judith
Published: October 2020

FUNDING STREAMS DESIGNED TO ENABLE WIDER PARTICIPATION WITH CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART OFTEN FAIL TO MEET THEIR OBJECTIVES. FACED WITH THE NEED TO SHOW INCREASED ENGAGEMENT IN RETURN FOR PUBLIC FUNDING, FEAR OF FAILURE HAS LED MANY ORGANISATIONS TO TURN TO WHAT WE DESCRIBE AS THE ‘ART-SPECTACLE’: PUBLIC ARTWORKS DEVELOPED AS A MEANS OF DEMONSTRATING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE ENGAGEMENT WHEN LARGE CROWDS ENCOUNTER AN ART-SPECTACLE? WHEN ART-SPECTACLES APPROPRIATE AN EXISTING CULTURAL FORM AND REBRAND IT AS ‘ART’, BY WHAT CRITERIA CAN IT BE JUDGED A SUCCESS OR FAILURE? OUR DISCUSSION CENTRES ON THE HISTORY TRAIN, AN EVENT THAT FORMED PART OF BRITISH ART SHOW 8 IN NORWICH IN 2016. AS IT RECEIVED FUNDING TO ENGAGE NEW AUDIENCES, WE ASSESS THE HISTORY TRAIN AGAINST THE CRITERIA BY WHICH THE FUNDING WAS AWARDED. WE ALSO LOOK AT THE DEGREE TO WHICH IT MET DEBORD’S (1983) LOGIC OF SPECTACLE AND THE NECESSITY OF VISIBILITY OVER EXPERIENCE.
Teacher Attitudes and Influence on Student Academic Lives: Perceptions of High School Students
Authors: Yolak Reneta Sibel , Şekerler Sibel Akmehmet , Kızıltepe Zeynep , Seggie Fatma Nevra
Published: October 2020

The attitudes of teachers towards their students are of utmost importance in contributing to students’ academic development. This small scale qualitative study investigated the perceptions of 36 students from five different high schools on teacher attitudes and the influence of
these attitudes on their lives. Findings suggested that perceived positive attitudes such as being patient and compassionate supported students’ self-confidence helping them love the lessons, socialize, develop their personalities, recognize and improve their abilities, potentials, and
personal qualities. In contrast, perceived negative attitudes such as being humiliating and biased led to psychological problems, low academic success, and low self-confidence.
Exploring Effective Teacher Feedback as a Threshold Concept in ELT
Authors: Wei Jing , Le Qin
Published: October 2020

Effective teacher feedback facilitates student uptake by engaging students in that feedback and leading them to act. We propose that effective teacher feedback is a threshold concept as novice teachers’ understanding of it is able to transform their conception of teaching and
help them progress in their English language teaching practice. In this study, four middle school English teachers participated in stimulated recall interviews, the transcripts of which were analysed using Grounded Theory analytic process. Findings reveal three stages in Chinese English teachers’
understanding of effective teacher feedback, and three features that characterize effective teacher feedback as a threshold concept.
An Alternative Australian Curriculum Model: Vertical Cubic Curriculum
Authors: Spain Stephen
Published: October 2020

This paper proposes an alternative curriculum model to the current Australian Curriculum, which is underpinned by a Systems Thinking methodology (Capra & Luisi 2014). Entitled a Vertical Cubic Curriculum (VCC), this design takes advantage of intelligent design tools whilst drawing
on principles from the Australian Vertical Modular Curriculum (Education Department of Victoria, Australia 1980) and the three-dimensional structure proposed by Wragg’s Cubic Curriculum (Wragg, 1997). The VCC proposes an age mixed, multidimensional curriculum space (Carey, 2016) that
promotes student voice and student self-efficacy; enabling teachers and students to co-construct a ‘learning curriculum.’ The VCC employs a cubic structure both as a proposed National Framework and as an implemented Cubic Vertical modular design at school level. The VCC is a highly
flexible model that fosters metacognitive learning and formative (diagnostic) assessment as a continuum of development.
The Novel Neurotoxic and Neuroimmunotoxic Capabilities of Aflatoxin B1 on the Nervous System: A Review
Authors: Richard Seidu A. , Manaphraim Nana Y.B , Kortei Nii Korley
Published: October 2020

Aflatoxins B1(AFB1) is an ancillary lethal metabolite archetypally spawned by Aspergillus flavus as well as A. parasiticus mostly found all over the world but more in tropic and humid regions. AFB1 has been isolated is almost all food products. The isolation of AFB1 in humans was demonstrated using human fluid like urine, serum as well as breast milk. Also, AFB1 was isolated in human placenta in pregnant women. ELISA is extremely sensitive in detecting AFB1. AFB1 was capable of compromising the activities of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). AFB1 was capable of triggering peripheral and central nervous degeneration. Acute central nervous system (CNS) symptoms like coma, cerebral edema as well as death has been observed in AFB1 exposure to the brain. Also, symptoms of brain destruction such as dullness, restlessness, muscle tremor, convulsions, loss of memory, epilepsy, idiocy, loss of muscle coordination, and abnormal sensations have been associated with deficiencies of these neurotransmitter during AFB1exposure. AFB1 was capable of influencing the end products of proteins as well as amino acid metabolism leading to hyper-ammonemia which easily cross the BBB to trigger the synthesis of glutamate neurotransmitters which are cytotoxic to the brain cells and causes encephalopathy. Glutathione (GHS) depletion resulted in destruction to critical cellular components such as DNA, lipids and proteins via the 8,9 epoxides of AFB1.This review therefore elucidates the novel neurotoxic and neuroimmunotoxic roles of AFB1 on the CNS.
Evaluation of the Relationship between Salivary Resistin and pH in Healthy Individuals
Authors: Pourzare Mehrbani Solmaz , Motahari Paria
Published: October 2020

Changes in composition and flow rate of saliva depict secondary systematic variations related to diseases, drugs and treatment of illnesses. This research examines the relationship between the saliva pH and saliva resistin in the seemingly healthy individuals. In this study 82 patients referring to the Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Tabriz Dentistry were examined. Before sampling from the patients with inclusive conditions, their mouths were washed by water and after 15 minutes 5ml of their saliva were collected by drooling in the sterile polyethylene containers. The collected samples were transferred to the laboratory and their pH was measured. Then the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test was performed by specific kit for saliva resistin measuring. The mean value of saliva resistin was 15.60±7.56 and pH mean value was 7.61±0.68. Results showed that about 61% of patients had resistin higher than15 ng/ml. According to the analysis results, 15.9% of patients had pH less than 7 while 57.3% had pH between 7-8 and 26.8% had pH higher than 8. There was a positive relationship between saliva resistin and pH. Since salivary resistin levels vary in response to different clinical conditions, direct relationship between the saliva resistin and pH indicates that pH changes can depict risk factor for specific diseases.
Evaluation of the Factors Affecting the Elementary Teachers’ Exhilaration
Authors: Ghaffari Amin , Maleki Shirin , Sadeghi Safar Ali , Montazeralzohour Ferdos , Taghi Mahmoudi Mohammad , Shojaee Aghil , Sarvghadi Pooria
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting exhilaration and their association with happiness of school elementary teachers in Shahrekord, Iran. The study population consisted of all elementary school teachers in Shahre-kord, Iran. 203 elementary teachers were surveyed through random sampling and using Morgan’s table. The data were collected by means of the self-made questionnaire covering factors affecting the exhilaration and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Result of this study indicated that the best predictors of exhilaration are economic factors, gathering, office hours, evaluation, and active teaching methodology. Based on beta coefficient, with 1% increase in teachers’ gathering, exhilaration increased by 0.308, office hours by 0.335, evaluation by 0.201, active teaching methodology by 0.202, and economic factors by 0.174. We found that the Ministry of Education should pay special attention to the mentioned items in order to increase the students’ self-confidence, efficiency, social and individual skills, and quality of life.
Prosthetic Reconstruction of a 4 Year Old Child with Hopohydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Born to Parents with Consanguineous Marriages; Case Report
Authors: Haghifar Monireh
Published: October 2020

Ectodermal dysplasia is a disease that affects components of body with ectodermal origin, so it is manifested by thin hair, malformed or missing teeth and lack of sweating. In this case, I present a 4 year old boy with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. He had psychological issues and difficulty in eating. In this young child, with prosthetic treatment that included partial removable denture, his problems was dissolved.
About a Rare Case of Chronic Ankle Pain: Unusual Localization of the schwannoma
Authors: Elghoul Naoufal , Benchakroun Mohammed , Bennis Azzelarab , Zaddoug Omar , Zine Ali , Tanane Mansour , Jaafar Abdeloihab
Published: October 2020

Schwannoma in the lower limb is extremely rare and only few cases were reported., they are often overlooked in the first diagnosis and often confused with other common lesions in this localization. Herein we report a 62 years old man who presented pain and paresthesia on the lateral aspect of the ankle since 3 months. The clinical and radiological finding prompting the patient to undergo surgery in which an excisional biopsy of the mass of the leg was realized. The post-operative was uneventful. Two weeks later, the histopathological analysis was in favor of schwannoma with a good result at the last follow up. At last, we emphasis that schwannoma should be considered as a possible diagnosis in patient with chronic ankle pain, particularly if all other injury has been ruled out which can raises the awareness about this tumor.
Factors Affecting the Profitability Management of Indonesian State-Owned Enterprises: Cash Flow from Operating as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Lestari Syarifa Yunindiah , Murwaningsari Etty , Mayangsari Sekar , Herawaty Vinola
Published: October 2020

This research aims to analyze the phenomena of the factors affecting the profitability management of state-owned enterprises. The purposive sampling method was used in data collection by selecting seven state-owned enterprises during the last eleven years and using multiple regression analysis techniques. The findings of this study are that subsidy has a negative and significant effect on profitability management, which means that the more it is subsidized, the lower the profitability management indicator will be, mainly because of the decreasing motivation and challenges with profitability orientation. The firm size variable has a negative and significant effect, which means that the larger the company scale, the lower the profitability of management because the task for services requires economic orientation or not financial-based.
Carbon Stock and Storage Capacity of Tree Species in Strict Nature Reserve of Omo Biosphere Reserve, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Ubaekwe Rosemary Egodi
Published: October 2020

Carbon is the main casual factor for global warming and climate change. Increased industrialization is known to be the chief contributor to increased atmospheric carbon concentration. Forest ecosystem plays significant role as a major terrestrial carbon sinks that reduces atmospheric carbon concentration. This study assessed the amount of carbon sequestered in the Strict Nature Reserve (SNR) of Omo Biosphere Reserve and the contribution of individual tree species to the carbon stocks. A non-destructive approach was deployed in the study. Systematic random sampling technique was used to demarcate 20 sample plots of 30x30 m. In each sample plot, all tree species (DBH ≥ 10 cm) were identified and measured for their total heights while diameter were measured at breast height (DBH), base, medium and top. Findings indicated 616 stems/ha in the reserve, Strombosia pustulata (63stems/ha) had the highest tree population. Diversity indices showed that the reserve is rich in tree species diversity with potentials for incessant growth due to the existence of young trees in the lower canopy. The high biomass and carbon storage of the tree species revealed the contribution of the reserve to climate change mitigation through co2 absorption from the atmosphere. Ceiba pentandra (9stems/ha) contributed most (26.14%) to the entire carbon stock in the reserve. However higher stem density of tree species hectare-1 did not translate to higher percentage of carbon stock input of the tree species to the entire carbon stock of the reserve. Trees with higher DBH and wood density store more carbon than trees with lesser DBH and wood density. Thus, tree species ability to sequester more carbon is dependent on its DBH and wood density, rather than its population. The need to conserve and increase the tree species diversity is implicated in the study.
Students’ Perception on E-Learning in Punakha Dzongkhag in Bhutan
Authors: Wangmo Ugyen , Nesor Meg Raj , Choki Sonam , Om Lotey , Dorji Karma , Dema Nima , Sonam Ngawang , Wangchuk Dorji , Tshering Namgyal
Published: October 2020

This study aims to determine students' perspectives on E-Learning and also to explore other contributing factors that affect student learning outcomes. This research uses quantitative methods. This research was conducted in Punakha Dzongkhag (district) in Bhutan in 2020. The research subjects were secondary school students consisting of 165 students with 57 boys and 108 girls who were selected as random samples. The technique of collecting data uses telephone interviews, online Google forms and direct survey questionnaires. The findings reveal that students consider E-learning to be useful and interactive, if it is supported by teachers and parents. However, some students (82%) reported that E-learning would help them achieve individual learning goals if lessons were taught in individual classes rather than multigrade classes. It can be concluded that E-learning is useful and interactive, some students feel that being a first timer and without experience using E-learning media, it hinders the achievement of individual learning goals. Therefore, it is suggested that E-learning be applied further in everyday classroom learning as mixed learning.
Demographic Characteristics and Social Anxiety among Tertiary Institution Students in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Omoyemiju Michael Adeniyi , Oluwatosin Sehinde Akintomide
Published: October 2020

Aims: This study aimed to determine the level of social anxiety across demographic characteristics of tertiary students in Osun State, Nigeria.

Design: The study employed a survey design method.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, between August 2019 and February 2020.

Methodology: A sample of 1600 tertiary institution students (690 male, 910 female; age range 15-38 years) was selected using proportionate stratified sampling technique from four (two public and two private) institutions. Data were collected with the use of Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale.

Results: Of 1600 students sampled, 0.5% had no symptom of social anxiety while 10.3%, 76.4%, and 12.8% exhibited mild, moderate and severe levels of social anxiety. In addition, there was a significant predictive contribution of demographic factors on students’ social anxiety (R = 0.186, P = 0.000).

Conclusion: The study concluded that social anxiety among tertiary institution students was high. Hence, necessary policies to reduce its degree is required from education policy makers while counselling psychologists and mental health experts are also required to develop effective treatment programmes  to mitigate its effects on students.
Considerations on the Main Confrontations of Pollution by the Black Sea Ecosystem
Authors: Cioruța Bogdan-Vasile , Coman Mirela
Published: October 2020

Until the beginning of the 21st century, concerns related to environmental management have been reduced only to voluntary initiatives of nature lovers, rarely materializing in specific protection and conservation measures carried out by the authorities or administrators of those areas. As the concern for the management of protected areas, in general, of marine areas of community interest, in particular, is relatively new in Romania, and the information related to this subject is relatively little, especially those regarding marine ecosystems. We considered this study as useful to those with concerns in the field. The Black Sea ecosystem, following the analyzes carried out on the basis data from the media and the literature consulted, as well as following other observations, we concluded that it has a significant pollution with plastic waste, and less with petroleum products resulting from accidents and spills. At the same time, the protected areas associated with the Black Sea, as well as the marine ecosystem itself, are far from being affected by such incidents. Through this paper, we aim to review some general aspects of the main problems facing the Black Sea ecosystem, an ecosystem that has great potential to become a sustainable model of community development, promoting in them, more than in other areas, sustainable resource management. We also aim to highlight the evolution of pollution of the ecosystem considered, the study itself relating to the principles of management of protected areas of community interest and good practice policies specific to environmental management.
Music Reliefs Stress & Anxiety during COVID 19 Pandemic
Authors: Porshi Jashia Mozib
Published: October 2020

Fighting against anxiety caused by COVID 19 pandemic is inevitable to mental health programs in every country amid this pandemic circumstance. A 2019 study found that music encourages the release of dopamine in the synapses of the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in our cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning known as the “happy hormone”. It helps create the feeling of pleasure. Whilewe have long known that music improves mood, there’s increasing evidence that it can also contribute to mental & physical health. Being COVID 19 front line warriors, Doctors and police personnel go through exhausting work schedules stretching up to 12 hours or more a day and many of them are finding music therapy a tool to ease their stress levels. When the body is stressed, it may feel tense & tight that may require music therapy helping to facilitate relaxation to reduce anxiety.
Livelihood Implications of Pulse in an Operating Cropping System
Authors: Mandal Subham , Mondal Kabita , Ghoshal Swagata , Pal Dibyendu , Biswas Amitava , Acharya S. K.
Published: October 2020

Aims: To delineate the general status of pulse cultivation and enterprise in West Bengal and estimate the nature, level and direction of interactive relationships among the dependent variables, wages and man-days required in pulse crop cultivation, a set of economic and ecological variables were selected for the study.

Study Design: The locale was selected by purposive sampling technique and the respondents, pulse cultivators, were selected by the simple random sampling method.

Place of Study: Dhanara and Manara GP of the Manbazar-1 and Purulia-1 block of Purulia district in West Bengal were purposively selected for the study.

Methodology: In this study 75 respondents, following pulse cultivation, were selected by the simple random sampling method. A preliminary interview schedule was administered to understand the knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of the people towards climate changes concept, communication and extension system, effect of climate change on pulse production.

The gathered data were analysed with multivariate analysis. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences V20.0 (SPSS) of IBM was used for analyzing the Coefficient of Correlation, Multiple Regression followed by Stepwise Regression.

Results: Education (X2), Size of holding(x6), Cropping Intensity(x8), Distance From Market(x12) and Crop Biodiversity(x16) variables were found to exert strong and determining contribution to estimate dependent variables wages (y1) and man-days (y2) required in pulse crop cultivation and the set of economic and ecological variables as selected for the study.

Conclusion: The present study has uniquely landed on the value of some important empirical revelation. It can be concluded that pulse as a new intern crop enterprise has been responsive to crop biodiversity, soil health management, and distributive nature of land-resource in the form of fragments and also other ecological and economical aspects. This crop has got a big role for stabilizing national economy by putting up a deterrent to export expenditure in procures pulses from outside India.
Valorization of Local Construction and Technique: Hygrothermal Behavior, Thermal and Visual Comfort of a Nubian Vaulted Construction in Sahelian Climate of Ouagadougou
Authors: Zoma Fati , Toguyeni David Y. K. , Kiemtoré Barkwendé Jude , Ouedraogo Emmanuel
Published: October 2020

This study allowed appreciating hygrothermal behavior, thermal comfort and the visual comfort of an existing Nubian vaulted building in the city of Ouagadougou. To achieve that purpose, we measured parameters such as the temperature and relative humidity of the indoor and outdoor environments as well as illumination by daylight inside the studied building. The measurement campaign consisted of two (02) series of three (03) days in January 2018: one series with insulation of the louvered openings by polystyrene and the other series without the insulation. We carried out the measurements of relative humidity and illumination at 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 and 22 o'clock and adopted a one-hour measurement time step for temperatures. The analysis of these parameters showed that the level of natural lighting in the building was insufficient. In addition, for the indoor ambiance, we have obtained indoor thermal amplitude less than 1.5°C, a decrement factor of less than 6%, a time lag of 6 to 8 hours. As for operative temperatures, they are within the thermal comfort zone of the Givonni diagram. As for the couple (Temperature, Relative Humidity), the thermal comfort zone proposed by Givonni is reached when the louver openings are insulated.
Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Methylene Blue Adsorption on Polyfurfuryl Alcohol-Derived Templated Carbon and Activated Carbon from H3PO4-Impregnated Moringa oleifera Seed Hull
Authors: Myina O. M. , Wuana R. A. , Eneji I. S. , Ato R. Sha’
Published: October 2020

This work probes the kinetics and thermodynamics of adsorption of methylene blue (MB) from aqueous phase on a templated carbon (TC) synthesized from polyfurfuryl alcohol using kaolinite template at 773 K; and activated carbon produced by the pyrolysis of H3PO4-impregnated Moringa oleifera seed hull (MOSH) at 723 K. Factors such as initial concentration of MB (1-3 mg/50 mL), reaction time (0-60 min.) and temperature (302-328 K) for the process were investigated using isotherms, sorption kinetics and thermodynamics. From the results obtained, adsorption of MB on TC fits both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms well. The Langmuir isotherm describes adsorption of MB on the activated carbon from MOSH (MOSHC) better than the Freundlich isotherm. The adsorption capacities of the active carbons observed for MB were 29.3 mg/g for TC and 29.8 mg/g for MOSHC. The thermodynamic values evaluated:  (14.15 kJ/mol. and 11.48 kJ/mol.),  (87.93 kJ/mol. K and 49.55 kJ/mol. K) and  (7.10 kJ/mol. and 14.26 kJ/mol.) for TC and MOSHC respectively, indicate endothermic and physical nature of adsorption, and enhanced randomness at the adsorbate-adsorbent interface. The sticking probability ( ) values (3.25 x 10–3 and 1.36 x 10–4 for TC and MOSHC respectively) show that the probability of MB molecules sticking on the surfaces of these active carbons is very high, with that for MOSHC being higher. Negative  values (– 12.28 to – 14.68 kJ/mol.K and – 3.56 to – 4.92 kJ/mol.K) for TC and MOSHC respectively, at 302–328 K confirms a spontaneous adsorption process dominated by physisorption. Adsorption of MB on TC supports multilayer formation and was dominated by pseudo-second order kinetics while its adsorption on MOSHC was dominated by pseudo-first order kinetics with a single MB molecule occupying more than one active site. MOSHC, the low-cost adsorbent prepared, is thus very assuring for the removal of organic pollutants like MB from aqueous systems.
Effect of Post-Harvest Degreening on Quality Parameters of Acid Lime Cv. Balaji
Authors: Yaddanapudi Pooja , Adapa Kiran Kumar
Published: October 2020

Analyze the effect of post-harvest degreening on quality parameters of Acid lime cv. Balaji. The present research was conducted at Post harvest laboratory of College of Horticulture, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, during the year 2018-2019. Experiment was designated with two factorial completely randomized design with two factors viz., (A) Ethylene concentrations, (B) Number of pulsings were taken for test and executed with the objective: Effect of post-harvest degreening on quality parameters of Acid lime cv. Balaji. The Acid lime cv. Balaji fruits were harvested and subjected to degreening treatments for one day. The treated Acid lime fruits were stored for sixteen days at ambient conditions. Acid lime fruits picked randomly from treated lot and evaluated for Physiological loss in weight %, Peel thickness mm, Fruit firmness Kg/cm2, Total soluble solids °Bx, Titratable acidity %, Ascorbic acid mg/100 g, Juice recovery % at four days interval by adopting the respective methods. Among all the quality parameters there were gradual increase in Total soluble solids (TSS), Juice recovery, Physiological loss in weight (PLW) and there were decreased trend in Titratable acidity, Peel thickness, Fruit firmness and Ascorbic acid content. Ethylene @ 15 ppm proved the better results for the above parameters. Among different number of pulsings, 1 pulsing in 24 hours @ 24 hrs interval and 2 pulsings in 24 hr @ 12 hrs interval was best.
Evidence of Regeneration of Testicular and Epididymal Tissue Structure and Function Following Withdrawal from Sub-chronic Khat Exposure: Studies in the Rabbit Animal Model
Authors: Nyongesaa Albert W. , Malukib Esther M. , Simbaunib Jemimah A.
Published: October 2020

Khat, Catha edulis, use is rampant in Eastern Africa and Middle East countries with associated reports of reproductive function impairment in the body of the user. Reports on recovery post long-term khat exposure are obscure. The present study investigated evidence of restoration of testicular and epididymal structure and function during withdrawal from cytotoxic damage caused by sub-chronic exposure of khat extract. Twenty-eight male rabbits were divided into 7 groups of 4 rabbits each. Group I (control) was administered normal saline while groups II, III and IV were administered 1.0 g/kg, 10 g/kg and 20 g/kg body weight of khat extract, respectively, via oral gavage on alternate days of the week for 12 weeks. Blood samples from animals were collected for hormonal assays followed by euthanasia using 26.4 mg/kg body weight of Sagatal sodium intramuscularly for testicular and epididymal histology. Group V, VI and VII were administered 1.0 g/kg, 10 g/kg and 20 g/kg body weight of khat extract, respectively, orally on alternate days of the week for 12 weeks followed by 1-month withdrawal period, blood samples collected for hormone assays and animals sacrificed for testicular and epididymal histology. High khat dose, 20 g/kg body weight, at sub-chronic exposure caused degeneration in spermatogenic cells with accompanying decrease in plasma FSH and testosterone. Histological output of Sertoli cells, Leydig cells and epididymal epithelium appeared unaffected in treatment groups. Post withdrawal data showed apparent regeneration of seminiferous epithelium and restoration of plasma FSH and testosterone comparable to control. It appears khat extract preferentially affected germ cell spermatogonia and subsequent daughter cells while stem cell spermatogonia were unaffected and contributed to regeneration of germinal epithelium and endocrine function.
Effects of Heavy Metals on Agronomic Attributes of Some Selected Cereal Crops (Zea mays and Sorghum bicolor)
Authors: Ameh G. I. , Nwamba H. O. , Nwani C. D. , Ofordile E. C.
Published: October 2020

Aims: To investigate the effect of Heavy metals on the growth of Zea mays (Z. mays) and Sorghum bicolour (S. bicolour).

Study Design: Laboratory-experimental design was used in this study.

Place of Study: The heavy metal polluted soil samples were collected from Crush Rock Industries Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, while control soil samples were obtained from the Zoological Garden of the Department of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

Methodology: The seeds of the two plants were collected from the Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture. The experimental setup consisted of 16 contaminated potted soils, 8 each for Z. mays and S. bicolor. Another 8 potted soils not contaminated with heavy metals served as control. Fourteen days after germination, the following growth parameters were measured (in cm); plant heights, number of leaves, stem girth, and leaf area.

Results: The polluted soil sample was slightly acidic; (pH was 6.34±0.29). It had a higher cation exchange capacity (21.80±0.33), Cd (25.18±0.34), Cr (10.20±0.21), Cu (28.54±0.49), Pb (9.92±0.36), but lesser soil organic carbon (0.87±0.10). Plant samples cultivated in contaminated soil showed the least favourable vegetative growth.

Conclusion: Comparing the results obtained from the control sample, it was deduced that these heavy metals have adverse effect on the vegetative growth of Z. mays and S. bicolor.
Vaginal Microbiocenosis Features in HIV-positive Women of Fertile Age
Authors: Marianian Anait Yuryevna , Rashidova Maria Alexandrovna , Kolesnikova Lyubov Ilinichna
Published: October 2020

Aim and Objective of Our Study: The aim and objective of our study is to analyze the research data that has been studying the effect of HIV infection on vaginal microbiocenosis and further, to determine the differences in dysbiotic disorders in seronegative and seropositive women. We have also assessed the effect of vaginal microbiota on pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV.

Materials and Methods: Evaluation of the Russian and other countries results on the microbiota of HIV-positive women studies, published in international databases.

Results: The analysis of the research data aimed at studying the effect of HIV infection on the vaginal microbiocenosis indicates that dysbiotic disorders in HIV-infected patients are significantly more frequent. It has been revealed that the atypical clinical picture of changes in the vaginal microbiocenosis prevails. It has been noted that there is a correlation of vaginal microbiocenosis in HIV-positive women and indicators of systemic immunity, CD4 + cell levels.

Conclusion: Based on analysis of published in international databases Russian and other countries studies results on the HIV-positive women microbiota, it was found that there is a need for additional studies of the qualitative and quantitative composition of the microbiota of HIV-positive women. It is need to assess the of the vaginalmicrobiotaand other possible connected factors ability to change the concentration of antiretroviral drugs.
Ego-Identity of Women in the Reproductive Age with Pcos and Their Socio-Demographic Determinants
Authors: Marianian Anait Yuryevna , Kuzmin Mikhail Yuryevich , Markova Daria Pavlovna
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The purpose of the research is to identify the ego-identity nature of women of reproductive age with PCOS and socio-demographic factors determining this pattern.

Methods: The methods, used in the study, are as follows: "SEI-test" by EL Soldatova, Life-Line test by A.A. Kronik, «Twenty statements test» (TST) by M. Kuhn and T. McPartland; the total sample included 140 women (70 women with PCOS, 70 without PCOS).

Results: In women of reproductive age, diagnosed with PCOS, the status of Ego-identity Achievement prevails compared to women without this diagnosis. Patients with PCOS also show much less complete representation of their past and future life. Finally, women PCOS describe themselves in categories related to identity social component (career, self-development, etc.), rather than the interpersonal component (family sphere). Influence analysis of socio-demographic factors on the identity of women with PCOS showed that a greater number of external factors determine their identity compared to women without this diagnosis. The ego-identity of such women depends on their marital status and place of residence.

Conclusion: Women of reproductive age with PCOS, the status of Ego-identity Achievement prevails, compared to women without PCOS, similar by marital, age, and social status. It means they are responsible for their choice and control over their emotions.
Sustainability as an Important Tool in Organisational Management: A Review of Literature
Authors: Sumanasiri E. A. G.
Published: October 2020

This study aims to review the existing literature on organisational sustainability to understand diverse concepts related to organisational sustainability and its evolution. To achieve these objectives, the researcher has reviewed more than one hundred and fifty peer reviewed journal articles related to organisational sustainability that were published between 1987 and 2020. Findings of the literature review confirmed that there were diverse definitions of organisational sustainability and that organisational sustainability is in the process of evolution. Further, this review of literature confirmed the importance of stakeholder engagement in sustainability related decision making at the organisational level. The long term perspective has become a key concern when implementing sustainability in organisations; it has, however, become one of the biggest sources of worry for organisational leadership in this millennium as well. National cultural values and organisational culture are also identified in the literature as influencing leadership decisions related to organisational sustainability. Hence, this literature review confirmed that there are no best solutions or strategies in achieving organisational sustainability, though managers should adopt holistic perspectives and develop innovative solutions to deal with sustainability issues unique to their own organisations. Therefore, it can be concluded that organisational leadership implemented according to a holistic perspective would facilitate excellent results in establishing organisational sustainability. Future research should be directed towards understanding organisational sustainability in a context specific manner rather than using a generalised approach.
Policy Mix and Non-Oil Output in Nigeria: The Case of Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Authors: Emmanuel Awoyele, Akins Victor , B. George-Anokwuru Chioma Chidinma , Bidemi Obayori Joseph
Published: October 2020

The shift from the non-oil sector to the oil sector affects the production base of the Nigerian economy and brings about Dutch Disease which rendered the economy susceptible to worries associated with the crude oil price in the international market and crude oil output. Consequently, the need for macroeconomic polies to redirect the economy from the oil to the non-oil based, Thus, the paper assessed policy mix and non-oil output in Nigeria for the period 1990–2019. The objectives of the study was to; examined the effect of fiscal policy in terms of government capital spending and value-added tax (VAT) on non-oil output in Nigeria; and examine the effect of monetary policy in terms of broad money supply and real exchange rate on non-oil output in Nigeria. The study made use of secondary data collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin and applied the Vector Error Correction Method (VECM). Other tests carried out include: stationary and co-integration tests. The results of the ADF unit root and Johansen co-integration tests showed that all the variables were stationary at order one and were indeed co-integrated. The VECM result showed that the R2 is 65%; this indicated that the model is a good fit. The long-run VECM results showed that there is a long-run causality running from the independent variables to the dependent variable. The short-run VECM result showed that, there is a direct but insignificant relationship between government capital spending and non-oil GDP. Also, there is a direct but insignificant relationship between broad money supply and non-oil GDP. Meanwhile, there is a negative and insignificant relationship between VAT and non-oil output. But the real exchange rate exerts a negative and significant relationship with non-oil output. Owing to the findings, it was concluded that the combination of the policy mix in terms of fiscal and monetary policies are important drivers of the output of the non-oil sector. But constraint in the form of negative relationship between VAT and non-oil output is inimical to the growth of the non-oil sector. Based on these findings, the study recommended amongst others that macroeconomic policies in term of effective use of government revenue from VAT and strong value of the naira in-term of the U.S dollar should be well directed at increase the output of the non-oil sector.
Essential, not peripheral: Addressing health care workers’ mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Guerrini Christi J , Storch Eric A , McGuire Amy L
Published: October 2020

In this Opinion, we synthesize recent evidence regarding the mental health impacts of the pandemic with an emphasis on health care workers. Departing from the literature that has already been published on this topic, we focus on health care workers with mental health concerns that preexisted the pandemic and discuss evidence suggesting that this population has suffered disproportionately from pandemic conditions.
Physicians, hospital face $9 million lawsuit following fatal OD
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: October 2020

Two years ago, Victor Williams, a 56‐year‐old Black man, died from a fatal overdose of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs. He was at home, but his family didn't have any naloxone, because he had not been given any by his treatment provider, despite multiple previous ODs. He had an opioid use disorder (OUD) and instead of being prescribed methadone or buprenorphine, he was prescribed Schedule II analgesics in the hospital. Just hours before his fatal OD, the hospital discharged him after an accidental heroin poisoning.
Pennsylvania sees stigma reduction as pivotal to improving treatment
Authors: Enos Gary
Published: October 2020

Can an open sharing of individuals' recovery stories lead directly to a stronger treatment and prevention response to the opioid crisis? State officials in Pennsylvania are betting yes, which is why they have embarked on what is being called the country's first state‐driven behavioral change campaign designed to reduce stigma around addiction and its treatment.
FDA orders addition to boxed warning for benzodiazepines
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: October 2020

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is requiring an update to the boxed warning on benzodiazepines to include the risks of abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence and withdrawal reactions.
SAMHSA pushes back against ‘political ploy’ criticism
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: October 2020

Last week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) struck back against “members of the media and even other federal agencies who purportedly exist to protect the health of Americans,” charging that children's mental health is the agency's main reason for promoting school reopenings. The Sept. 29 statement by SAMHSA (https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press‐announcements/202009290204) came the day after the New York Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/us/politics/white‐house‐cdc‐coronavirus‐schools.html) revealing the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) concerns about reopening schools.
FDA warns against high doses of Benadryl
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: October 2020

In a Drug Safety Communication issued Sept. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that taking higher‐than‐recommended doses of the common over‐the‐counter (OTC) allergy medicine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma or even death.
COVID‐19: A Cloud with a Silver Lining for Renewable Energy?
Authors: Khanna Madhu
Published: October 2020

COVID‐19 has led to an unprecedented reduction in demand for energy for transportation and electricity, a crash in prices and employment in the fossil fuel industries and record‐breaking reductions in global carbon emissions. This paper discusses whether this “demand destruction” could spell the beginning of the end for fossil fuels or a temporary recession and the imperative to recover from the current crisis by “building back better” and not the same as before. There are encouraging signs for the renewable energy industry that could make COVID‐19 a cloud with a silver lining; whether this is the case will depend not only on the technological realities and social response to the crisis but also on political will and foresight.
Revisiting the Digital Divide in the COVID‐19 Era
Authors: Lai John , Widmar Nicole O.
Published: October 2020

The digital divide limits opportunities for those without ready access to Internet. Movement online of essential activities during COVID‐19 took inadequate Internet service from inconvenient to emergency/crisis for many households. A negative correlation between rurality and Internet speed was found at the county level, highlighting the struggle for rural areas. Schools tackle challenges of providing equitable educational access by attempting to provide access for students, while even households with service available struggle to maintain sufficient speeds and/or can afford it. Essential activities moved online, yet sufficient Internet is an essential public service that remains unattainable for many US households.