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Discussion on the originality of the Tune of Yue Fei's "Manjiang Hong" and its work analysis: form, style and genre of Tan Huibing's composition
Authors: Tian Siyu , Liu Hangqi , Gao Songhua , Wang Jundong , Tan Huibing
Published: May 2023

It is still a common for tune arrangement to adapt a different lyric with piano arrangement by removing the original lyric. In 1923, widely circulated song of Yue Fei(岳飞)'s "Manjiang Hong ∙ Bristling with anger (满江红∙怒发冲冠)" is adapted from Sadula(萨都剌)'s " Manjiang Hong ∙Jinling Huaigu(金陵怀古)" (ancient tune) by Yang Yinliu(杨荫浏). At present, one more version has been found earlier than Yang Yinliu's version of Yue Fei "Manjiang Hong". Jiang Jiaqiang(姜嘉锵) believes that the musical melody of the adaption version of "Manjiang Hong" based on ancient tune cannot express well the meaning of the lyrics through vocal performance, even some mood of melody expressed conflicts with some words. The dilemma occurred between the lyrics and the melody which are deemed unsatisfactory. Yang Yinliu also points out that his arrangement for some texts is "artistically flawed". In addition to the piano texture of Yang Yinliu's version of "Manjiang Hong", there is also Fan Jisen's piano accompaniment version and other versions of non-classical instrumental accompaniment, such as Chinese traditional or pop music ensemble. As far as the musical originality is concerned, especially the quarrel persisted in lied/lieder (art songs) in Chinese music recognition, we claimed that art song of the song melody and piano texture should be an unity of the work composed by the same composer and /or created from one mind, meanwhile many vocal music arrangements are arranged by two different composers, which are considered as a regular traditional way to compose art song in a part of Chinese musicians. Tan Huibing was inspired by Jiang Jiaming's point of views, and composed a new version of "Manjiang Hong: Bristling with anger " in the genre of lied. From the perspective of music history, we feel that the relevant research is still lacking. This article briefly compares and analyzes Tan Huibing's "Manjiang Hong∙ Bristling with anger" through a brief comparative analysis of ancient tunes and the current other versions of "Manjiang Hong∙ Bristling with anger". At the same time, it strives to further elaborate on the music originality of "Manjiang Hong∙ Bristling with anger", so as to provide reference opinions for future singers to understand "Manjiang Hong∙ Bristling with anger ".
Gendered Leadership Beliefs and U.S. Presidential Elections
Authors: Jenke Libby , Mo Cecilia Hyunjung , Krosnick Jon , West Emily A
Published: May 2023

In recent years, scholars have been very interested in the role of sexism in U.S. politics. An array of different measures of sexism have been used in empirical studies, but none have explored sexism with regard to political leadership in particular. Building on the literature on gender stereotypes, this paper introduces a new measure of sexism, leadership sexism, that focuses on differences between perceptions of men and women in terms of personality traits that people routinely use to evaluate political candidates. National survey data demonstrate that leadership sexism taps a type of sexism distinct from commonly used measures. Moreover, leadership sexism predicts vote choice in the 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections, whereas other measures of sexism do not. Thus, leadership sexism appears to be a useful addition to scholars' toolbox for understanding the role of attitudes toward women in shaping American politics.
Analysis of Histopathological Artifacts in Oral Biopsy Specimen: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Poudel Pratibha , Adhikari Bhoj Raj
Published: May 2023

Introduction
Arriving at the final diagnosis requires the histopathological examination of the biopsied lesion. Many a times, diagnosis of lesion may be hindered due to presence of artifacts in the slide. Having a thorough knowledge of these artifacts help to take the precautionary measures to avoid their occurrence. This study is an attempt to analyze histopathological slides from Department of Oral Pathology to identify the artifacts seen in oral biopsy specimens.
Methods
This cross sectional study was conducted in Department of Oral Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital from July 2021 to February 2022. Slides of all the biopsies during the study period were included in the study. The artifacts were divided into three groups: Artifacts related to surgeons performance, artifacts related to technicians performance and artifacts caused during transfer of sample to the laboratory. Then, the frequency distribution for each type of artifact was calculated.
Results
A total of 280 slides were included in the present study. Artifacts related to technicians performance were seen in 89.3% slides whereas artifacts related to surgeons performance were seen in 76.4% slides. None of the slides showed artifacts related to transfer of sample to the laboratory. The most common artifact seen was eosin leaching (63.6%) followed by stain deposit (60%) and folds and wrinkles (40.7%).
Conclusions
The findings of our study showed that various types of artifacts may be incorporated in biopsy specimen that create difficulty in diagnosing the lesion properly. Proper biopsy protocol and careful handling of sample to prevent technical errors may be helpful to reduce the frequency of artifacts.
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Causative Agents of Urinary Tract Infection in Children Between 1 to 15 Years
Authors: Sah Vijay Kumar , Yadav Sunil Kumar , Giri Arun , Singh Sandip Kumar
Published: May 2023

Background: The presence of actively multiplying organisms in the urinary tract implies urinary tract infection. Although it is infrequently associated with mortality, it is still an important cause of morbidity in the pediatric age group. Prompt diagnosis and early initiation of appropriate antibiotics in children reduce the morbidities associated with urinary tract infection. The objective of the study was to find out the causative agents of urinary tract infections and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern in pediatric patients.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the department of pediatrics over a period of 12 months and 80 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The modes of presentation, laboratory investigation reports which included urine routine microscopy, bacterial isolates with colony count from the urine culture, and antibiotic sensitivity pattern were documented. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis of data.

Result: Escherichia coli was the most common organism isolated (55.9%). Most of them were sensitive to amikacin.The highest degree of resistance was noticed with ampicillin.

Conclusion:  Aminoglycosides like amikacin can be considered as first-line drugs in urinary tract infection. 

Keywords: antibiotics, children, urinary tract infections.
Histopathological Spectrum of Neoplastic Lesions of Female Reproductive System at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan
Authors: Sedhain Mamata , Pathak Priya , Goyal Binita , Subedi Pratigya
Published: May 2023

IntroductionMalignant neoplasms of the female genital tract accounts for majority of the cancers in females.The incidence and pattern of malignancies vary from region to region due to differences ingenetic patterns, lifestyle and sociocultural factors. The objective of this research is to study thehistopathological spectrum of neoplastic lesions of female reproductive system.
MethodsA total of 309 samples of neoplastic lesions were included in the study from the period of January2017 to December 2021.
ResultsMost of the neoplastic lesions were found in the uterine corpus, followed by ovary, breasts, cervixand vulva. 80.25% of the neoplastic lesions were benign and 11.97% were malignant; the rest beingpremalignant and borderline categories.
ConclusionsMalignant neoplasms of female genital tract contributes to major cancer burden among women andtherefore special measures should be adopted to reduce its incidence and improve the prognosis
Analgesic Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ibuprofen/Paracetamol Combination in Post Extraction Cases
Authors: Giri Anish , Palikhey Anjan , Sah Ajit Kumar , Upadhyay Hari Prasad , Giri Bijaya Laxmi
Published: May 2023

Introduction
Postoperative pain management is essential post-extraction for early mobilization and rehabilitation to enhance recovery and to reduce morbidity. Diclofenac and Ibuprofen and Paracetamol combination are two most common NSAIDs used in the postoperative pain control.
Methods
Two hundred fifteen patients (n=215) of age group 20-60 years who underwent extraction of upper or lower third molar impacted teeth were divided randomly into two groups (T1 and T2). T1 group (n=105) received Tab. Diclofenac 100mg and T2 group (n=110) received Tab Ibuprofen and Paracetamol combination. Analgesic efficacy of Diclofenac was compared with that of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol combination at post-op day 1, day 3 and day 5. Analgesic efficacy was measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Verbal Rating Scale (VRS).  
 
Results
Pain intensity decreased significantly at all the time points in both the groups. The analgesic efficacy of Diclofenac was significantly higher than Ibuprofen and paracetamol combination as estimated by VAS mean score at day 1 and day 3 post-operative period (p<0.001).But based upon the VRS mean score at post-opearative day 1, day 3 and day 5, there was no statistically significant difference between two treatment groups.
Conclusions
This study showed that Diclofenac potassium was more effective than Ibuprofen and Paracetamol combination for reducing postoperative pain associated with extraction of third molar impaction.  Few number of patients in both treatment groups developed gastrointestinal upset.
Anthropometric Measurement of Mastoid Process Using Multidetector Computed Tomography
Authors: Basnet Prabhat , Upadhyay Hari Prasad , Chaulagain Rajib
Published: May 2023

IntroductionMastoid process is one of the most important landmark of the skull. It is a part of temporal boneand contains air filled space which is called mastoid air cells. It is also an attachment of differentneck muscles. Normal measurement of the mastoid process is very important for surgeons' pointof view. This study was aimed to assess the normal dimension of mastoid process.
MethodsThe study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 104 patients, at Department ofRadiology and Imaging, College of medical sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal. All CT examinations wereperformed using Toshiba 160 slice CT scanner. The data was analyzed using Statistical Packagefor the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 (SPSS, Inc., an IBM Company, Chicago, IL). Descriptivestatistics was used to analyze the data.
ResultsAmong the 104 patients who participated in the study, 38 (36.5%) were male and 66 (63.5%) werefemale. All the measurements of mastoid process taken in males were higher than in femalesexcept the anterior inclination angle which was more in female on both right and left side. Thevolume of mastoid process in males was 14.16±5.3 and 14.69±6.6 on right and left side respectivelywhile in female it was less.
ConclusionsThe present study estimated the normal dimension of mastoid process. The normal dimension ofmastoid process in male is larger than in females.
Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis of Chemical Composition of Urolithiasis Among Serving Nepalese Soldiers- An Institutional study
Authors: Bhandari Bharat  Bahadur , Basukala Sunil , Thapa Narayan , Thapa Bikash Bikram , Phuyal Anjit
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Various pathologic and metabolic diseases might manifest as renal stones. Acquiring knowledge of the urinary stone constituents is important. Kidney stone analysis is recommended in the basic evaluation of stone disease. This study aims to identify the chemical composition of renal stones and briefly identify the predisposing factors.
Methods: This was a retrospective analytical study conducted from May 01 2018 to May 30, 2020 for a period of two years in a 750-bedded tertiary care hospital, Shree Birendra Hospital (SBH), Kathmandu, Nepal. All patients who underwent Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis of the retrieved calculi were included in the study. The type of surgery performed was decided by the operating surgeon based on the treatment options available at the center and the recent evidences on management of the stone. The study was conducted after an approval from institutional Review Board (IRB) of NAIHS.
Results: A total 400 patients underwent Infrared spectroscopic analysis (FT-IR) for the retrieved stone. Among them, majority of urolithiasis was seen among male population 277 (69.2%) with an age group between 31 – 45 years {204 (51%)}. Calcium - oxalate was detected in majority of cases 257 (64.25%) followed by struvite 90 (22.5%) and mixed stones 53 (13.2 %).
Conclusions: Majority of the patients in our study had kidney stone followed by ureteric stone. The predominance of calcium oxalate stones was seen in kidney stones followed by Struvite and mixed stones.
Spectrum of Neurological cases in OPD of Tertiary Paediatric care Center of Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Santosh , Prajapati Manandhar Bina , Jha Anshu , Bista Tek Bahadur , Bhattarai Srijana , Bichha Muskan
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Advancement of different mortality of investigation and super specialization of medical science has been able to develop different diagnosis and treatment possible. Neurology is one of the super specialties. Cases are increasing day by day. We aimed to change the data of paeditric neuro OPD.
Methods: Those cases that visited the Neuro department of only one governmental tertiary paediatric care center of Nepal and have been registered in outpatient register were analyzed. Mean, frequency etc. were calculated using Microsoft excel.
Results: Out of diagnosed 2517 patients, 64.48% (N = 1623) were males, 35.51% (N = 894) were females. The mean age of the children was 57.64. Global developmental delay comprised 24.19% (N = 609), epilepsy comprised 21.81% (N = 549), motor delay comprised 5.68% (N = 143), intellectual delay comprised 1.98% (N = 50), speech delay comprised 3.33% (N = 84), febrile seizure comprised 3.41% (N = 86, 3.41%), seizure disorder comprised 16.84% (N = 424), headache / migraine comprised 3.33% (N = 84), Duchene muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy comprised 1.5% (N = 38), cerebral palsy comprised 2.41% (N = 61), acute encephalitis syndrome comprised 1.23% (N = 31) and others were 1.03% (N = 26) diagnosis made in the Neuro OPD.
Conclusions: Our study showed that there were more male children in Neuro OPD than females and the commonest morbidities included global development delay, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, seizure disorder in children visiting the Neuro OPD in tertiary paediatric care center of Nepal.
Post COVID Health Problems faced by COVID-19 Infected Healthcare Professionals of a Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Sapkota Babita , Dhakal Chalise Gita , Shrestha Sarala
Published: May 2023

Introduction: COVID-19 is an infectious disease which predominantly affects the lungs but it can also affect other organs such as gastro-intestinal system, brain, heart etc. The substantial proportion of infected people experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover with no after-effects. Some people with COVID- 19 can experience long term health problems, known as post-COVID health problems. These are inflammatory or host response towards virus that occurs after four weeks of initial infection and beyond. The aim of this study was to find out the post COVID health problems faced by COVID-19 infected healthcare professionals of a tertiary level hospital.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among healthcare professionals recovered from COVID-19 infection who were selected by using non -probability purposive sampling technique. A semi-structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Out of 108 healthcare professionals who participated in the study, 42.6% were experiencing various post-COVID health problems. These problems included fatigue (78.3%), persistent cough (54.3%), headache (37%), malaise (34.8%), body ache (32.6%) and others. No significant association of the experience of post- COVID health problems among respondents with their age, sex and COVID-19 vaccination status was revealed at 0.05 level of significance.
Conclusions: A considerable proportion of health professionals are liable to experience various post-COVID health problems after being infected with COVID- 19. Their age, sex and COVID-19 vaccination status do not tend to influence on their post-COVID health problems.
घोराही शून्य किलोमिटर कथामा शरीर राजनीति {Body Politics in The Story "Ghorahi Zero Kilometer"}
Authors: गर्ताैला Gartaula साेमप्रसाद Som Prasad
Published: May 2023

प्रस्तुत अध्ययनमा लैङ्गिक अध्ययनअन्तर्गत नारीवादी समालोचनापद्धतिमा प्रचलित शरीर राजनीतिको अवधारणालाई आधार बनाएर गोविन्द गिरी प्रेरणाको ‘घोराही शून्य किलोमिटर’ कथामा भएको नारी शरीरमाथिको विभिन्न अवस्थाको प्रयोगको निरूपण गरिएको छ । लुसी इरिगेरी तथा मिसेल फुकोको शरीर राजनीतिसम्बन्धी अवधारणालाई मुख्य आधार बनाएर यस कथाको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । पुस्तकालयीय अध्ययन कार्यबाट सामग्री सङ्कलन गरिएको प्रस्तुत अध्ययनमा पाठविश्लेषणका लागि निगमनात्मक विधि अवलम्बन गरिएको छ । प्रस्तुत शोध्य कथामा वादी समुदायका नारीहरू जीवन धान्नकै लागि यौन व्यवसाय गर्न बाध्य पारिएका र उनीहरूको बाध्यतालाई पितृसत्ताको प्रतिनिधित्व गर्ने पुरूषहरूले विभिन्न अवस्थाबाट उपभोग गरिरहेको देखाइएको छ । यस अध्ययनले कथामा नारी शरीरको वस्तुकरण गरी पुरूषबाट भएको शोषण र विभेदको अवस्थाको प्रतिरोध गर्दै स्वअस्तित्वको खोजी गर्ने नारी चेतनाको विकास हुन पुगेको निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत गरेको छ ।
The Effect of The Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on The Learning Situation
Authors: GC Krishna Bahadur
Published: May 2023

The global pandemic of Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) adversely affected the various aspects of human life. There was a severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the academic years 2076, 2077, and 2078 BS in the Nepalese education system. Though other sectors of the nation have been affected by such a pandemic, significant influence of it has been seen in the education sector. In this regard, this paper aims to explore the effect of the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on classroom instruction and to find out the challenges of virtual and face-to-face modes of school education. This research work follows qualitative design. Purposive sampling method was used to select the participants and the data were collected through open ended interviews, observation checklists, and focus group discussion. The analysis has been made in thematic way following the rigor of qualitative research. The study shows a great effects of the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the school education of Gorkha municipality. The virtual mode of instruction has been seen less effective during COVID-19 pandemic situation in the study area. Physical classes were effectively conducted before and after the pandemic. Several challenges have been noted in the virtual mode of instruction. They include the lack of internet access, limited access to electronic devices, and a lack of electricity in the district. The findings of the study entail that the blended mode could be more suitable to the students studying in the schools of Gorkha Municipality which could create opportunities for face-to-face and virtual learning together if they can be supported with easy access to the internet and electronic devices.
Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Profile and Baselines at a Non- Haunted Control Location
Authors: Schumacher David , Biddle Kenny , Vickers Tim
Published: May 2023

There has been little to no environmental and experience data collected at randomlyselected non-haunted control sites despite the call for researchers and field investigatorsto do so over twenty years ago. Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and their associationand correlation with haunted locations and haunt-type phenomena have been studiedby both academics and hobbyist ghost hunters/paranormal investigators. The field hasprogressed over the years with mixed results and some within site controls. However,there is still a lack of data collected at non-haunted control locations, and many questionsremain on how to collect and analyze baseline data. The current study was conducted tocollect multi-hour multiple-run baseline EMF data to explore EMF profiles and to betterunderstand how EMF readings can vary temporally across a 3-axis EMF meter at a nonhauntedcontrol site. Results showed that a non-haunted control site had complex timevaryingmagnetic fields during long-term data collection periods at various days andtimes, similar to locations deemed to be anomalous. Limitations of the study are noted,and future research is suggested.
A Method for Demonstrating Superluminal Communication Using Conscious Intent to Influence a Quantum-Entangled Link
Authors: Wilkinson Walter John
Published: May 2023

It is fair to say that Bell’s Theorem leaves a nasty taste in the mouths of many physicistsbecause test results seem to suggest that non-local, i.e., superluminal, communicationof some sort is going on all around us and maybe not just at the quantum level. ButBell’s Theorem has been aptly demonstrated to date, and Quantum Mechanics (QM) is,if not the most successful theory devised by man, certainly one of them. To some, andespecially to Einstein, one of the least favorable aspects of QM is its statistical nature.This paper embraces QM’s statistical nature and employs quantum entanglement toshow that superluminal communication may be possible albeit, most likely, initially, ata very low bit rate.
Experiences of Dying Animals: Parallels With End-Of-Life Experiences in Humans
Authors: Sheldrake Rupert , Smart Pam , Nahm Michael
Published: May 2023

There has recently been an increased interest in end-of-life experiences (ELEs) in humans,but ELEs in non-human animals have not yet been assessed. In this paper, wepresent findings from a study we performed to collect and analyze reports about remarkablebehavioral aspects of animals during their last phase of life. After publicappeals in which we asked for reports about ELEs in animals, we received numerousresponses from pet owners. We were able to group these experiences into specificcategories, which we termed the last goodbyes, last visits, last rally, retreating into solitude,unusual premonitions of death, somatic surprises, terminal lucidity in animals, andpotential near-death visions in animals. We present 43 case reports pertaining to thesedifferent categories. Many of them show striking similarities to remarkable behavior reportedby dying people. This similarity between animal and human ELEs might be a signof a common physiology underpinning such experiences and could also increase therecognition that animals share an inner life similar to that of humans during all phasesof life. This could lead to a more respectful treatment of pets, as well as of animals infarms, zoos, and in the wild. However, as our study was of a preliminary character andonly the first of its kind, we encourage further systematic research in this field. In theSupplementary Material, we publish 71 additional cases for those who would like tostudy more examples.
A Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial on Hospitalized Covid Patients using Informed Water
Authors: Bengston William , Nies Margaret
Published: May 2023

Two technological hurdles need to be overcome for biofield therapies to transition fromfringe status to active clinical application. First, healing intention must be able to bestored, and second, it must be able to be scaled. Work on the storage problem has beendone for some decades, but the scalability problem has rarely been addressed. The presentstudy evaluates the therapeutic effect of “informed water” on West African patientsentering a hospital for Covid. One hundred sixty patients were randomly assigned toeither a treatment or control group. Both groups were blindly administered sublingualdrops of water over the course of a week. The two water formulations given sublinguallyto the treatment group went through a physical device designed to capture and reproducethe healing phenomenon. The control group was administered sublingual dropsof untreated water. Multiple Covid symptoms were measured daily over the course ofa week. In addition, multiple PCR tests were administered. The patients receiving theinformed water were blindly assessed to have significant improvements on a numberof symptoms, and those patients also reported higher levels of general health and fewerpositive PCR results. The data from this experiment are strongly suggestive that 1)water is a good medium for the storage of healing; 2) the therapeutically prepared informedwater can be replicated by a physical device and is hence scalable; 3) mass-producedwater can deliver a strong therapeutic effect on Covid; 4) there are no negativeside effects. Future work on additional health conditions needs to be carried out.
Stirnol Engine: A combination of Nitinol (shape memory alloy) and Gamma Stirling Engine
Authors: Arif H. , Shah A. , Hussain Ratlamwala T. A. , Kamal K. , Ahmed M.
Published: May 2023

Global pursuit to meet emergent energy demands necessitates finding simple and cost effective solutions. A promising solution is the application of renewable energy with thermo-mechanical conversion systems such as Stirling engines. Considerable effort is in hand at industry and academia domains to stimulate the development of Stirling technology. Foregoing, this paper focuses on modelling of Low Temperature Difference (LTD) gamma-type Stirling engine and investigating means of enhancing its performance through integration of Nitinol spring. The CFD models were comprehensively developed to simulate the engine, which have been subsequently validated through experimental data. The results reveal that addition of Nitinol Spring enhances the overall efficiency of engine demonstrating affirmative impact of shape memory alloy towards performance output of Stirling engine.
The influence of noncommutativity on the energy spectra of bosonic particles in the framework of the DKGE with improved spatially-dependent mass including mixed scalar-vector Coulomb potentials in the ERQM symmetries
Authors: Maireche Abdelmadjid
Published: May 2023

The bound state solutions of the deformed Klien-Gordon equation (DKGE) have been determined in the extended relativistic quantum mechanics ERQM symmetries using the improved spatially-dependent mass Coulomb potential with mixed scalar-vector Coulomb potentials (ISDM-SVCPs) model. The spatially-dependent mass Coulomb potential, as well as a combination of ((1/(r³)) and (1/(r⁴))), are included in the ISDM-SVCPs model, which is coupled with the coupling LΘ, which explains the interaction of the physical features of the system with the topological deformations of space-time. The new relativistic energy eigenvalues for the ISDM-CP have been derived using the parametric Bopp's shift method and standard perturbation theory. Quantum numbers (j,l,s,m), mixed potential depths (q/s_{c},m₀,m₁), and noncommutativity parameters (Θ,τ,χ) seemed to affect the new values we obtained. Within the framework of relativistic extended quantum mechanics, we have addressed certain significant particular instances that we hope will be valuable to the specialized researcher. In DKGE symmetries, we've also looked at the improved pure scalar Coulomb-like potential. The formulation of total energy was also discovered in the context of extended symmetries, which unified the energies of bosonic particles and antiparticles into a single mathematical formula. When the three simultaneous limits (Θ,τ,χ) were applied, we recovered the normal results of relativistic in the literature (0,0,0).
Physical properties of spray pyrolysed ZnO thin films obtained from nitrate, acetate and chloride precursors: Comparative study for Solar Cell Applications
Authors: Salim K. , Azzaoui W.
Published: May 2023

ZnO thin films prepared using zinc chloride, zinc acetate and zinc nitrate precursors have been successfully synthesized by Spray Pyrolysis method. Films depositions were carried out on glass substrates at 350◦C. Structural properties of ZnO films were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming that all precursors have an Hexagonal Wurtzite structure. The obtained films were oriented along the preferential (002) crystallographic plane. The phase purity was also confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Ultra Violet-Visible, and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy measurements (EDX). The optical measurement revealed that films have average transmittance of 58%, 78% and 65% for zinc chloride, zinc acetate and zinc nitrate, respectively. The band gap values obtained are 3.19, 3.17 and 3.23 eV for ZnO films using zinc acetate, zinc chloride and zinc nitrate precursors, respectively. Additionally, the refractive index and extinction coefficient of the ZnO films for all precursors have been explored.
Analysis of factors that affect radiation dose level during interventional cardiology procedures using logistic regression
Authors: Harki Edrees , Rashid Zhala  S.
Published: May 2023

Interventional cardiology procedures (ICP) are considered some of the main medical procedures in which patients are exposed to high doses of radiation. The aim of this study was to examine how to control the level of radiation exposure and to analyse and study the factors affecting the increase in radiation exposure from the specified level using a regression method. The results model correctly predicted that in 80.0%, 90.5%, and 95.2% of the cases, there were routine dose area product (DAP) levels, and in 64.3%, 33.3%, and 77.8% of cases, there were high levels of DAP, giving an overall percentage, correct prediction rate of 72.45%, 73.35%, and 90.0%, for coronary angiography (CA), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and combined CA with PCI (CA/PCI), respectively. All the factors studied in this research, namely Kv, mA, Fluoroscopy Time (FT) and Body Mass Index (BMI), have a significant relationship with the DAP level. We concluded that regression analysis is a reliable method for evaluating the user protocol in a center or hospital and identifying variables that have an effect on the dose area product level in interventional cardiology.
Comprehensive examination of the elastic scattering angular distributions of 10C+4He, 27Al, 58Ni and 208Pb using various potentials.
Authors: El-Hammamy M. N. , Ibraheem Awad , El-Azab Farid M. , Elshamy E. F. , Hamada Sh.
Published: May 2023

The recently measured elastic scattering angular distributions for 10C + 4He, 10C + 27Al, 10C + 58Ni and 10C + 208Pb nuclear systems are investigated in the current study using various potentials based on phenomenological, semi microscopic as well as microscopic approaches. The implemented potentials are: optical potential, double folding potentials based on both Sao Paulo and CDM3Y6 interactions with and without taking into account the effect of the rearrangement term, as well as the cluster folding potential. The cluster nature of 10C as a core of 9B with a valence proton orbiting this core is applied to generate the cluster folding potentials for the different considered systems. The concerned experimental data is fairly reproduced with all the aforementioned potentials.
Dinámica molecular de grano grueso de la proteína tau
Authors: Robert-Jimenez Luciano , Figueroa-Gerstenmaier Susana , Basurto-Islas Gustavo , Herrera-Velarde Salvador
Published: May 2023

Actualmente, a nivel mundial, alrededor de 48 millones de personas padecen la enfermedad de Alzheimer, la forma más común de demencia, para la cual no hay cura. La enfermedad se debe, parcialmente, a las alteraciones postraduccionales que experimenta la proteína tau y que favorecen su polimerización anormal formando fibrillas y marañas neurofibrilares. La tau es una proteína intrínsecamente desordenada, es decir, no posee una estructura bien definida. Una técnica eficaz en el estudio de este tipo de proteínas es la dinámica molecular. En este trabajo se utilizó dinámica molecular empleando el campo de fuerza SIRAH (del inglés: Southamerican Initiative for a Rapid and Accurate Hamiltonian) para modelar dos sistemas distintos de tau, cada uno con dos moléculas de proteína. En el primer sistema las dos proteínas están inmersas únicamente en agua (representada como solvente explícito) y en el segundo sistema, además del solvente, se agregaron iones para investigar la influencia de cargas en la posible agregación de tau. A partir de la trayectoria de 1 µs a una temperatura de 310 K, se analizaron los cambios estructurales que experimentaron los monómeros de tau. En ambos sistemas, las proteínas presentaron cambios importantes respecto a la configuración inicial; existiendo algunas diferencias en la estructura secundaria acorde a la presencia o ausencia de iones. Identificamos que, en ambos sistemas, no hay evidencia de un proceso agregativo. Los resultados validaron el uso del campo de fuerza SIRAH para estudiar proteínas de gran tamaño y la factibilidad de alcanzar escalas temporales y espaciales cercanas a las experimentales. Además, el análisis conformacional de las trayectorias obtenidas ofrece, por primera vez, una perspectiva desde la dinámica molecular de la forma en que interactúan dos proteínas tau completas, lo cual contribuye a la comprensión del fenómeno y a la identificación de las regiones de interacción proteína-proteína.
The need of ecohydrological research in tropical forests for healthy watersheds
Authors: Dr. Thilakawansha Chandrathilake
Published: May 2023

Tropical forests play a critical role in providing clean water and maintaining healthy watersheds, yet they face numerous threats such as deforestation, land use change, and climate change. To address these challenges, there is a growing need for ecohydrological research that can inform land use planning and management strategies for healthy watersheds. Ecohydrology is an emerging science that seeks to understand the functional interactions between hydrology and biota. It quantifies and explains the relationships between hydrological processes and biotic dynamics as well as linkages among upland, riparian, and aquatic components on a watershed scale. However, most of the ecohydrological studies have been concentrated on temperate regions, and for tropical regions, such studies are lacking. This article argues that there is a high time to launch research for identifying critical ecohydrological functions and driving forces that regulate the quality and quantity of water, and their role in providing water-based ecosystem services in tropical watersheds. The article outlines the main challenges facing tropical forests and watersheds, and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term monitoring for effective ecohydrological research. It also provides examples of successful ecohydrological research projects in tropical forests, and discusses the potential benefits of investing in ecohydrological research for tropical forest conservation and watershed management. Overall, this article emphasizes the importance of ecohydrological research in tropical forests for healthy watersheds and calls for more attention and resources to be devoted to this field.
Fertility Transition in Brazilian Municipalities: An Exploratory Analysis of Cross-sectional Data in 1991, 2000 and 2010
Authors: Quaresma Guilherme , Dos Santos Reinaldo Onofre , Wong Laura Lídia Rodríguez , Carvalho José Alberto Magno de
Published: May 2023

Understanding the fertility transition in Brazil at the municipal scale provides important support for designing and implementing local policies that incorporate spatial heterogeneity into local sociodemographic dimensions. To analyze the heterogeneity of the fertility transition process among Brazilian municipalities over the last two decades, we rewrite the logistic curve equation, estimate the parameters of the national logistic curve and allocate Brazilian municipalities in the national trend using their own total fertility rates. The lag between most and least developed areas persists in either the North or Northeast Region, opposite to what is observed in the South and Southeast. While some municipalities are beyond their time regarding the national average fertility transition, others are at the beginning of the transition. The very fast fertility decline experienced by late runners in the more recent period results in changes in age composition, configuring a challenge that social decision-makers should face.
THE POWERFUL OF ENGLISH LEARNING STRATEGIES APPLIED BY STUDENTS IN TEFL
Authors: Ardayati Ardayati , Ramasari Maria
Published: May 2023

This research was to identify students’s English learning strategies. Seventh grade students in VII.3 at SMP Negeri B.Srikaton was the subject. Method in this research was survey research design. The researcher used questionnaire of Strategy Inventory for language learning (SILL) by Rebecca L. Oxford and interview. In analyzing the data, researcher used four steps; they were identification, classification, description and conclusion. Based on the result of data analysis, it was found there were 6 kinds English learning strategies used by students. The strategies were memory strategies, cognitive strategies, compensation strategies, metacognitive strategies, affective strategies and social strategies. The most dominant strategy in English learning strategies was metacognitive strategy with the total 9 students. The second 8 students was cognitive strategy. The third, affective strategies 8 students. The next, 7 students was memory strategies. Then, social strategy with 2 students and the least, compensation strategy only had 2 students
Listening Strategies Employed by the Students at the Tertiary Level in EFL Setting
Authors: Hardiyanto Asep
Published: May 2023

The objective of this research is to investigate the listening strategies employed by the students at the tertiary level in EFL setting. The current study used descriptive approach which involved six students. They are the representative from the low, medium and high ability students. To achieve the objective of this research, the researchers used interview guideline as the instrument to collect the data. The findings showed that from those six strategies, there were only five strategies which are employed by the students; namely social startegy, cognitive strategy, compensation strategy, metacognitive strategy and affective strategy. From the result of this research, it can be concluded that memory strategy is not employed by the students.
An Analysis Of Teacher Made Test of Discrimination Power of SMAK Giovanni Kupang
Authors: Sene Chamelya Vivi crystanty
Published: May 2023

This research takes a look at item evaluation constructed through English teachers of SMAK Giovanni Kupang. Specifically it focuses on the problem of Discrimination Power of test items. It aimed  to know  the quality of discrimination Power of the test items. Design used in this research was mix method. Data resource was semester test item of grade X. The instrument used was documents containing 40 multiple choice test items constructed by the English teacher in SMAK Giovanni Kupang, The result of this study showed that only 87.5% of discrimination Power.
The Analysis Characterization of Major Characters of Novel Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden through Implementing Feminist Approach
Authors: Puspita Dewi Ni Putu Sri
Published: May 2023

This study is conducted to identify the struggle that found in the novel Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden. In this study the researcher used Feminist criticism based on the content of the story in Carrie's War by Nina Bawden. In Carrie's War there is a story that shows how Carrie survived with a new environment after being evacuated to Wales. This novel also tells Carrie's life which is full of challenges and new experiences that make Carrie must be able to pass it. Feminist criticism is literary criticism conveyed by feminist theory, or more broadly, by feminism politics. In criticizing a language, feminist criticism uses the principles and ideology of feminism. This study is used qualitative method to analyze the charactaerization from each major characters. The researcher use three major characters such as Carrie Willow, Nick Willow, and Mr. Evans.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY IN NINTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MTS ILHAM PALEMBANG
Authors: Despita Despita
Published: May 2023

Speaking is the action of convey information or expressing the idea and feelings in spoken English. This research explained about analysis the students’ speaking anxiety in ninth grade students of MTs Ilham Palembang. This research used qualitative research method, The researcher chose the ninth grade class which consists 68 students. In collecting the data, the researcher used observation, interview and questionnaire. The researcher used three major phases of the data analysis, they were: data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing verification. From  the  data  analysis,  the  researcher  found  some  conclusion  of  students’ speaking anxiety at the ninth grade as follows: first, researcher found that students’ speaking anxiety factor were: felt self-prediction toward fear, irrational faith, over sensitivity toward threat, the sensitivity of anxiety, wrong attribution body signal, low self-efficacy. Second, the causes of students’ speaking anxiety that student’ were unconfident to speak English, fear to make mistakes when speaking, anxiety when teacher asked to speak up, and shy to perform in front of class.
Theodore Finch’s Social Conflict in All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Authors: Fanani Abu
Published: May 2023

This article aimed at analyzing the social conflict of Theodore Finch in All the Bright Places Novel by Jennifer Niven. This study focused on the main character, Theodore Finch. Finch is a man fascinated by death. This study used a descriptive qualitative method for analyzing the data. In this study, the theories the researcher uses were social conflict by Lewis, cause of conflict by Mike, and New Criticism Theory. This method was applied to analyze the main character's conflict in society and his cause of conflict, and how he solved the conflict. The finding was that Finch underwent social conflicts: conflict of position, conflict of interest, and conflict of role, whilst, cause of conflict refers to the difference in perception and difference in personality. The last was Finch’s problem solving: being patient, being careful in behavior, and being casual and normal.
Geleceğin Malzemesi Olarak Doğal Biyokütlelerden Üretılen Karbon Kuantum Noktacık Ve Uygulama Alanları
Authors: BİNGÜL Seyithan , ÖNAL Yunus , GÖKBULUT İncilay
Published: May 2023

Son yıllarda, nano karbon kuantum noktaları (KKN'lar), küçük boyut, floresan emisyon, kimyasal kararlılık, suda çözünürlük, kolay sentez ve işlevselleştirme gibi özelliklerinden dolayı artan bir ilgi görmektedir. Karbon noktaları olarak da adlandırılan karbon kuantum noktacığı (QD), 1-10 nm boyut aralığında bir tür sıfır boyutlu, yarı iletken kristal bir nanomalzeme olup, floresans özellikli nanopartiküllerin en yeni sınıfını oluşturmaktadır. Özel boyut aralıkları bu yapılara, optik özellikler açısından önemli faydalar sağlamaktadır. Biyokütle, çok yıllık ot, organik ev çöpü, tarım kalıntıları, balıkçılık, kümes hayvanları, hayvancılık, ormancılık ve ilgili endüstriler gibi çeşitli kaynaklardan elde edilebilen karmaşık, bol, heterojen, biyolojik olarak parçalanabilen ve biyo-organik bir maddedir. Biyokütle atığı, C-nokta üretimi için yenilenebilir, çevre dostu, bol miktarda bulunan ve zararsız bir karbon kaynağıdır. Kararlı fizikokimyasal özelliklere sahip olan karbon kuantum noktacıkların, su ortamında dağılma, biyouyumluluk, düşük toksisite, kimyasal inertlik, kolay fonksiyonelleştirme, çevre dostu ve çeşitli fotolüminesans özeliklerinden dolayı gelecekte pekçok uygulamalarda kullanılacağı öngörülmektedir.
Choline Chloride Encapsulated PLGA Nanoparticles Labelled with Lanthanide Metals
Authors: UÇAR Burcu
Published: May 2023

Herein, choline chloride was loaded into PLGA nanoparticles to ensure its controlled release. Encapsulation efficiencies (EE) and loading capacities (LC) of them were determined. Also, the produced nanoparticles were analyzed with Zetasizer, FT-IR, SEM, and XRD. The surfaces of the nanoparticles were functionalized by labeling with three different natural lanthanide metals Europium, Gadolinium, and Lutetium to expand diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities with three different imaging tecniques. Metal labeling of the nanoparticles was confirmed with SEM-EDX analysis. EE of the choline chloride nanoparticles were ranging between 62.5%-88.9%. LC of the choline chloride nanoparticles varied from 34.9 to 61.4. The mean size distribution obtained from the Zetasizer analysis of the free nanoparticles was 261.0 ± 7.598 nm. The Z-average size of the encapsulated nanoparticles also varied from 257.5 to 270 nm. The quite negative zeta potential, for example, -17.85 ± 0.165 mV for free NPs showed that the nanoparticles were sufficiently stable. The elemental mapping of the metal labeled NPs verified the labeling procedure. By obtaining therapeutic choline chloride-loaded nanoparticles with different metal labels, theranostic agents with common target and the ability to eliminate limitations with different imaging and detection techniques have been produced.
Fermente Bir İçecek Olan Bozanın Dondurmanın Bazı Kalite Özelliklerine Etkisi
Authors: AYAR Betül Büşra , GÜMÜŞ Tuncay , ALTAN KAMER Deniz Damla , KARADAŞ Özgür
Published: May 2023

Dünya genelinde en popüler dondurulmuş süt ürünü olan dondurma, insan diyetlerinin geliştirilmesi ve iyileştirilmesi için yüksek potansiyele sahiptir. Bu çalışmada besin değeri yüksek fonksiyonel bir gıda olan boza ilavesiyle besin içeriği zenginleştirilmiş ticari dondurma üretim olanakları araştırılmıştır. Bu kapsamda %5 (BD5), %10 (BD10), %15 (BD15), %20 (BD20) ve %50 (BD50) oranlarda boza ilave edilmiş dondurmaların mikrobiyolojik ve reolojik özellikleri ile birlikte fiziko kimyasal, ve duyusal parametreleri araştırılmıştır. Fizikokimyasal özelliklerin belirlenmesi amacıyla kuru madde, pH, asitlik (%laktik asit), toplam şeker, protein, yağ, overrun ve erime stabilitesi analizleri yapılmıştır. Dondurma bileşiminde artan boza konsantrasyonu dondurma formülasyonundaki şekeri oransal olarak azaltmıştır. En iyi erime stabilitesine sahip dondurma BD10 olarak belirlenmiştir. Dondurma formülasyonlarının reolojik karakteriasyonu Power-law modeline göre test edilmiş, dondurma örneklerinin psöudoplastik davranış gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Dondurmaların kıvam indeksleri 5,47-10,29 Pa.sn arasında tespit edilmiş olup, en düşük viskozite kontrol örneğinde ve en yüksek viskozite BD50 örneğinde bulunmuştur. Akış davranış indeksi n değeri dondurma örneklerinin tümünde 1’in altında bulunmuş ve 0,431-0,505 arasında değişmiştir. Tiksotropik davranış yönünden BD10’un en yüksek geri kazanım kabiliyetine sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir.. Depolama süreci dondurmaların reolojik özelliklerini etkilememiştir. Duyusal yönden en beğenilen örnek BD20 olmuştur. Boza ilaveli dondurmaların LAB içeriği 5 ile 5,65 log kob/g arasında bulunmuş ve depolama süresince de LAB sayısında önemli düzeyde artış görülmüştür. Boza ilaveli dondurmalar önemli seviyede LAB içeriğine sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak belirli oranda boza ilavesi dondurmanın mikrobiyolojik ve reolojik bazı özelliklerine olumlu yönde etki ettiği belirlenmiştir