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A Chimpanzee’s (Pan troglodytes) Perception of Variations in Speech: Identification of Familiar Words When Whispered and When Spoken by a Variety of Talkers
Authors: Heimbauer Lisa A. , Beran Michael J. , Owren Michael J.
Published: January 2021

When humans perceive speech they process the acoustic properties of the sounds. The acoustics of a specific word can be different depending on who produces it and how they produce it. For example, a whispered word has different acoustic properties than a word spoken in a more natural manner; basically, the acoustics are “noisier.” A word will also sound differently depending on who speaks it, due to the different physical and physiological characteristics of the talker. In this instance, humans routinely normalize speech to retrieve the lexical meaning by solving what is termed the “lack of invariance” problem. We investigated these speech perception phenomena in a language-trained chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) named Panzee to ascertain if more generalized auditory capabilities, as opposed to specialized human cognitive processes, were adequate to accomplish these perceptual tasks. In Experiment 1 we compared the chimpanzee’s performance when identifying words she was familiar with in natural versus whispered form. In Experiment 2 we investigated Panzee’s ability to solve the “lack of invariance” problem when familiar words were spoken by a variety of talkers (familiar and unfamiliar male and female adults, and children). The results of Experiment 1 demonstrated that there was no difference in her recognition for the two word types. The results of Experiment 2 revealed no significant difference in Panzee’s performance across all talker types. Her overall performance suggests that more generalized capabilities are sufficient for solving for uncertainty when processing the acoustics of speech, and instead favor a strong role of early experience.
Robots Can Train Humans Using Principles of Operant Conditioning Through Visual Reinforcement Tools
Authors: Kieson Emily , Maske Harshal , Abramson Charles I. , Chowdhary Girish , Crick Christopher
Published: January 2021

Researchers have established new techniques to study human-robot interactions based on current knowledge in interspecies communication and comparative psychology. Studies on animal acceptance of robot conspecifics in complex social environments has led to the development of robots that adapt to animal and human behaviors. Using a robot with adaptable algorithms developed by the authors, the researchers hypothesized that, by using familiar visual rewards as positive reinforcement, robots could use operant conditioning principles to teach humans a basic task. The robot in this study independently determines optimal control of construction equipment by capturing the motions from an expert operator. The robot then attempts to teach those same skills to novice operators using familiar, yet simple, visual reinforcement tools. In this study, participants were asked to manipulate a model excavator using feedback from the guidance system on a nearby computer screen. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: simple visual reinforcement, complex guidance, and no visual feedback (blank screen). To measure learning, participants returned a day later to repeat the task without the guidance. The group using simple feedback resulted in cycle times that were closer to the expert times than both the complex or control groups and were significantly different end times (p < .05) than either group. This result supports our hypothesis that, similar to what’s been found in vertebrates and invertebrates, robots can shape behaviors of humans using visual positive reinforcement.
Evaluation of two extant population sources of Clarias macrocephalus using liver transcriptomic profiles towards reintroduction
Authors: Ariñez July B. , Deallo Apple G. , Tumbokon Barry L.M. , Serrano Augusto E.
Published: January 2021

There is a need to evaluate and choose a possible population source of the threatened catfish Clarias macrocephalus for possible reintroduction into aquaculture. Identifying gene transcription profiles that provide fitness benefits in specific environments would promote more effective species reintroduction and conservation practices. In this study, comparison of hepatic transcriptome profiles was made in terms of expression patterns of various growth-, immune- and reproduction-related genes of two Clarias macrocephalus strains from Cagayan (CmC) and Agusan del Sur (CmA), located in the Northern and Southern Philippines, respectively. RNA sequencing results showed that there were 13,138 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) identified in CmA vs. CmC, of which 6,795 DEGs exhibited significant upregulation while 6,343 DEGs displayed significant downregulation. From this pool of DEGs, numerous immune- (complements C3, C4, C7), growth- (glutamine synthetase, GLUL; glycogen synthase, GYS; elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 6, ELOVL6, lipoprotein lipase, LPL) and reproduction-related (vitellogenin, VTG; cytochrome p450 19b-like, CYP19b; progesterone receptor, PGR) genes were identified. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed the enrichment of the complement component and coagulation cascades, protein digestion and absorption and lipid metabolism pathways. Results of this study indicated that when reintroduction was to be done, C. macrocephalus population from Agusan Marsh is predicted to grow much faster because of up-regulated growth-related genes, to be more resistant to pathogens/environmental stressor as it manifested up-regulated immune-related genes and to reproduce better as reflected by its up-regulated reproduction-related genes than its counterpart catfish from Cagayan.
The Effect Of Credibility, Electronic Word of Mouth Communication on Purchase Intentions
Authors: Prastiwi Septi Kurnia , Aminah Annisah Siti
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyze the EWOM (Electronic Word Of Mouth) factors, namely the credibility, quality, and quantity of EWOM that affect purchase intentions through the company's image on the @ Jilbrave.Official account. This type of research is quantitative research. The population used was Muslim women in Surakarta.

The sampling technique was carried out using probability sampling methods. This study used a questionnaire as a data collection method with a sample of 133 respondents. Data were analyzed using the SPPS 22 program. This study used simple regression analysis. The independent variables in this study are credibility (X1), quality (X2), and quantity (X3) of EWOM, while the dependent variables are purchase intention (Y) and company image (M) as the mediating / intervening variables.

The results of this study indicate that: (1) EWOM credibility has a significant effect on purchase intentions on the @ jilbrave.official account, (2) EWOM quality has no significant effect on purchase intentions on the @ jilbrave.official account, (3) EWOM quantity has a significant effect on intention. purchases on the @ jilbrave.official account, (4) EWOM credibility has a significant effect on the company's image on the @ jilbrave.official account, (5) EWOM quality has no significant effect on company image on @ jilbrave.official account, (6) EWOM quantity has a significant effect on the company image on the @ jilbrave.official account, (7) The credibility and quantity of EWOM have a significant effect on purchase intentions on the @ jilbrave.official account through the company's image.
Factors that Affecting the Acceptance of People in Indonesia Towards the Use of Online Marketplace Technology
Authors: Rotib Natas Setiawan , Silalahi Erly Nurmeida , Adhiba Ihda Ghea , Narang Rikhi
Published: January 2021

Technology had been developed creatively and innovatively so that it affects buying and selling scheme for products or things. This subject towards the development of online buying and selling platform that generally known as Online Marketplace. The presence of the online market place has given much easiness for interaction between the seller and the buyer. This study analyzes the acceptance of online marketplace technology for the Indonesian People which utilizing the method of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) that had been modified and simplified to observe 3 (three) factors of the acceptance of technology, which is Preceived Usefulness, Preceived Ease of Use and Attitide toward Using. From the 93 (ninety three) respondents that fulfill the criteria of responding to the 14 (fourteen) items of question that was delivered, researcher had been succeded to analyze and conclude that the three of the hypothesis which will be proved, which are : the perceived of usefulness has positive and significant effect to the intention of the people to use the online marketplace, the ease of use is not having positive and significant effect toward the intention of people to use the online market place and that attitude toward using is having a positive and significantly effect toward the intention of the people on using online marketplace. Eventually, author suggests to have a deeper and more comprehensive understanding about the topics of the research, and future researcher, hopefully get more respondent and variables for the research
The Development of Graphic Design Online Class Using Thinkific Platform to Improve Commercial Graphic Design Skill
Authors:   Education Technology, Postgraduate, University PGRI Adi Buana of Surabaya, Ridho M. Firman Akhsanu
Published: January 2021

This research aims to develop a graphic design online class for adult learners by using Thinkific. The development procedure followed the ADDIE theory that consists of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The result of feasibility test done by 3 subject matter experts shows that this developed product is feasible to use, rated 96% by instructional design expert, 95% graphic design expert, and 100% by media expert. Finally, the adult learners who joined the online class trial shows a very good response and satisfaction, which means that the developed product is improving their overall learning experience.
Biliary Atresia Associated with Polysplenia Syndrome, Dextrocardia, Situs Inversus Totalis and Malrotation of Intestines
Authors: Mathur Praveen , Gupta Rahul , Soni Varsha , Ahmed Reyaz , Goyal Ram Babu
Published: January 2021

Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare disease and the end result of a destructive, inflammatory cholangiopathy, leading to fibrosis and biliary cirrhosis. It is classified into syndromic variety with various congenital anomalies and non-syndromic (isolated anomaly). We present here a 1-month-old female child with the syndromic variety of BA associated with polysplenia syndrome, dextrocardia, situs inversus totalis and malrotation of intestines. She developed jaundice in the first week of life. Kasai operation was performed but she developed cholangitis and septicemia 2.5 months after surgery and succumbed later.
Congenital Arhinia: A Rare Case
Authors: Mao-mao Zhang , Yang-hong Hu , Wei He , Kui-kui Hu
Published: January 2021

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Duodenal Atresia
Authors: Gharpure Vivek
Published: January 2021

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Seasonal Abundance of Fly Species in the Animals Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Egypt, ASS Desoky , HEM Ahamed ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Egypt, SA Eraky ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Egypt
Published: January 2021

The present study was carried out in the Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Sohag Governorate, Egypt during 2018-2019. The results recorded that the spring season was the most suitable for the activity of flies in different species, followed by summer, then autumn, and then the population decreased during the winter season. The incidence rates of flies were recorded as follows: 47.1, 30.1, 16.1 and 6.7% during spring, summer, autumn and winter respectively. These differences in the numbers of flies during the different seasons are mainly due to climate change, especially temperature. The house fly was the most common species found in Farm throughout the year by 69.7%, while the rest of the species ranged from 4.1 to 10.9% during 2018. The same trend of results was recorded on the same farm in 2019. These results are useful for determining the time of fly control programs in animal farms.
Sudden Cardiac Death in Schizophrenia
Authors:   Tver center of judicial examinations, Russia, 170008, Tver, A. Zavidov St., 24, of. 6, V.P Volkov
Published: January 2021

Under the special scheme materials of archive of the Tver regional psychiatric clinical hospital with 1952 for 2010 are studied and statistically analysed. Sudden death is ascertained at 12.4 % died in-patient of schizophrenia without dependence from their sex and age. In the suppressing majority it is sudden cardiac death owing to a chronic ischemic heart disease and an neuroleptic cardiomyopathy. The part of cases is caused by exchange infringements at schizophrenia (attrition or adiposity). The sudden cardiac death among suffering by schizophrenia is connected to some extent with side cardiotoxic effect of various antipsychotic drugs, both classical, and atypical
Analysis of Hematological Parameters of Non-Sickle Men with Priapism in Yola, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Hematology, Federal Medical Centre Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, Etim Emmanuel Asuquo , Collins Adjekuko Ohwonigho ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Services, General Hospital Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, Nweke Jacob Nwonoba ,   Department of Hematology, Faculty of clinical sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state
Published: January 2021

Background/Objective: Priapism is a penile erectile abnormality characterized by prolonged painful erection, due to disturbances in regulatory mechanism that controls penile engorgement. Despite the role of hematology in diagnosis and management of priapism in Yola, there is dearth of information regarding hematological parameters of men with priapism therefore; this study aims to evaluate some hematological parameters of men with priapism. Material and Method: 43 subjects participated in this study comprising of 23 men of age 30±2.4years presented with priapism and 20 apparently healthy men without priapism used as control group. Men with priapism in this study presented late with very hard penis and average priapism duration of 5days. Hematological parameters of subjects were determined using Sysmex XN 550 hematological analyzer. Result: Mean erythrocyte count of subject was 3.61±0.3 X106/µl while red cell count of control group was 4.31±0.3 X106/µl at P<0.05. Mean Cell Volume (MCV) of men with priapism was 89.2±0.8fl while MCV of the control group was 75.3±1.0fl. Furthermore, Mean Cell Hemoglobin (MCH) of control and subject groups were 25.8±0.5pg and 32.1±0.6pg respectively. Mean total leucocyte count of subjects and control group were 16.8±1.4 X103/µl and 8.9±1.6 X103/µl respectively and absolute neutrophil counts of men with priapism was 9.9±2.7 X103/µl while neutrophil count of control group was 3.5±2.9 X103/µl. Conclusion: Men with Priapism had mild leukocytosis as well as increase neutrophil count, MCV and MCH values when compare with control group. It is believed that information provided in this study will improve the clinical care of men with priapism in this locality
The Clinical Outcome in Patients with Peritoneal Metastasis
Authors:   European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki Greece, J Spiliotis , D Farmakis ,   European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki Greece, A Raptis ,   Athens Medical Center, Marousi Greece, N Kopanakis ,   Metaxa Cancer Memorial Hospital, Piraeus Greece, E Charalampopoulos ,   European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki Greece, F Tshijanou ,   Athens Medical Center, Marousi Greece, H Margari ,   Athens Medical Center, Marousi Greece, D Karachalios ,   European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki Greece, A Christopoulou ,   St. Andreas Hospital, Patras Greece
Published: January 2021

Cytroreductive surgery (CRS) and HIPEC are controversial effective treatment options for selected patients with peritoneal metastases. We retrospectively examined 4.500 patients with peritoneal metastases from different tumors from 2005 to 2020. Patients were divided in 4 groups, surgery plus HIPEC and then systemic chemotherapy: Group A n=730, Group B n=700, R0 surgery plus systemic chemotherapy, Group C n=870, palliative surgery plus systemic chemotherapy and Group D n=2.200, palliative care and best support. The postoperative outcomes, morbidity, mortality were compared between the 4 groups. The mean survival rates Group A=24,4+10,2m, Group B= 18,4+6,3m, Group C=12,3+5,7m, Group D=5,8+2,3m (p<0.05 between Gr A vr Gr B). There was no statistically significant difference in the 30-day mortality and morbidity. In conclusion CRS + HIPEC are feasible in 16% of our patients with peritoneal metastases and are associated with pro-longed survival.
The Development of the Structure of Atherosclerosis and Aspects of Coronary Heart Disease
Authors:   Hoherweg 2, 99425 Weimar, Germany, Ebner Erich
Published: January 2021

The genesis of arteriosclerosis and, as a consequence, coronary heart disease is put up for discussion. On the basis of morphological considerations, it appears to be absurd to define the cause of arteriosclerosis exclusively on the molecular level. Cholesterol is a functionally important building block in the body. It is regulated by the body. Long-term observations of statin therapy indicate consequential damage, which makes it necessary to rethink this form of therapy. The cause of arteriosclerosis is the result of a chronic ischemic disorder of the arterial vessel wall
Exploration of Euchromatin Cell-Free DNA Methylation in Breast Cancer
Authors:   Circulogene Theranostics, USA, Yeh Chen-Hsiung
Published: January 2021

Circulating cell-Free DNA (cfDNA) is emerging as a non-invasive liquid biopsy biomarker for personalized and precision cancer management. While extensive tissue-based DNA methylation profiling at global and gene levels have been documented, studies regarding methylation status of cfDNA at the sub-genome scale as well as correlation with that of tissue-derived genomic DNA have yet to be explored. The ability to specifically interrogate DNA methylation status of the transcriptionally active regions within chromosomes, i.e., euchromatin, not only fulfills the knowledge gap but also provides a much needed longitudinal and real-time insight for early cancer detection and intervention. We have developed a proprietary technology for selective enrichment of euchromatin cfDNA and analyzed the 5-methylcytosine (5-mC) content in these circulating nucleocomplexes. Paired tissue and plasma DNA (n=28) were obtained from breast cancer patients at various stages with ages and genders matched to the control arm (n=21). Quantitative measurement of DNA methylation was determined by ELISA-based assays. Our results revealed significant lower methylation levels from breast cancer cohort as compared to the cancer-free group (P<0.01). Most importantly, the methylation quantification dataset from euchromatin cfDNA strongly correlated with that of tissue genomic DNA (R²=0.72). This is the first report on euchromatin cfDNA methylation and provides promising outcomes for its future clinical application
Application of low Intensity laser Associated with Exercise with High-Strength Tube in the Vocal Treatment of Transgender Women: Pilot Study
Authors:   Veiga de Almeida University, Brazil, Castilo Del , João Thaís. Lopes ,   Veiga de Almeida University, Brazil
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Voice is a determining factor for transgender women to be able to communicate and be recognized by the other as belonging to the desired gender. In voice clinic, exercises of semi-occluded vocal tract and technological resources that act in an adjunct manner are used, aiming to promote better phonatory adjustments, raising the fundamental frequency and vocal tract adjustments such as resonance, intensity, articulation, speed, among others. The work of the speech therapist requires an expanded vision, seeking the integration between voice and body. The present study seeks to understand how the modulation process for acute pitch occurs upon using exercise with a high-strength tube associated with the therapeutic resource of low intensity laser, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of these two tools when used simultaneously. Material and Methods: The research was based on a case study of a transgender woman. The therapy was based on the application of low intensity laser associated with the use of exercise with high strength tube. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee and the participant signed the Informed Consent Form. Anamnesis, application of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire (TVQ) and evaluation before and after the application of the techniques were performed, through acoustic analysis of the vocal signal and auditory-perceptive evaluation, through the Vocal Profile Analysis (VPA) Protocol. Results and Discussion: There was an increase in variability in the categories of pitch and loudness, absence of crackling and improvement in energy distribution after therapy. The patient used greater voice breathing and there was a predominance in the distribution of articulatory adjustments. Conclusion: Speech therapy promoted an election of the vocal pitch, modified the characteristics of vocal quality and dynamics and generated a sound fluency for the female. It was possible to observe that the greatest change occurred in an auditory way, interfering in the acoustic impression that the other has in relation to this voice, that is, the greatest gain was in the sound filter
Critical Considerations on Statin Therapy
Authors: Ebner Erich
Published: January 2021

The clinical experience, backed up by chemical analyzes, such as case observations and statistics, shows that Statin therapy entails significant damage. The focus will be on the importance of cholesterol for the functionality of the brain. The fact that brain cells show a sensitive balance of cholesterol metabolism and have to regulate their needs independently, since the blood-brain barrier does not allow the circulating blood to permeate, has to re- examine the importance and consequences of Statin therapy
Progress in Integrated Water Resources Management implementation
Authors:   Eaudyssey, France, Ladel Julie , Mehta Mahendra ,   Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India (GOI), India, Gulemvuga Georges ,   Congo Basin International Commission (CICOS), DRC
Published: January 2021

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRW) has made significant strides since its definition following the Rio Conference on Sustainable Development. Part of Sustainable Development Goal 6, the implementation of IWRM is foreseen globally by 2030. Initially, planning water resources in an integrated manner was the focus of most projects/programmes; hence, nowadays most of the efforts are targeted towards its implementation with practical implications for the nations and their populations.
Health Impact of Climate Change and Air Quality
Authors:   Institute of Environment Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan, Chen Ling-Ling , Tseng Chao-Heng ,   Institute of Environment Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Published: January 2021

The paper examines the relevance of the climate change adaptation and disaster reduction risk for supply chain processes in industry. Through a structured review of academic literature two primary challenges are highlighted: first, non-consistencymethod in integrating formal attribution of climate change adaptation and disaster reduction risk, and second in impacting with changing ecological environment and unpredictable natural disasters for supply chain processes in industry can be described as unavoidable. In examining these two challenges, we arrive at a climate change adaptation framework for industry supply chain as well as a framework of integratedclimate change adaptation and disaster reduction risk for industry cluster. In offering this viewpoint, related climate change adaptation and disaster reduction risk, acomprehensive risk and adaptation management approach is proposed as a practical framing for above two challenges to address climate change impacts and risks for supply chain processes in industry as well as promote the ability of risk and adaptation management in industrial operation process.
Levels of Some Selected Heavy Metals in Groundwater in Ebubu Community, Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:   Ajura university of Education, Port-Harcourt,Rivers State, Nigeria, Austin Sokpuwu Ikubor
Published: January 2021

This study was carried out to assess the level of the presence of some selected heavy metals in borehole-drinking water of Ebubu community in Eleme between June and August. Water samples were collected from ten (10) functional boreholes using standard techniques. The levels of the heavy metals in the study area were found to be in the order: cadmium (0.361±0.381 mg/L), > lead (0.117±0.056 mg/L) > nickel (0.042±0.0281 mg/L) > cobalt (0.010±0.009 mg/L) in the water samples. These values were above the WHO and NIS limits. The water quality parameters varied across the sampling periods (June and August); apart from Cd whose mean value was higher during the month of June, but lower during the month of August, all other toxic metals (Ni, Pb, and Co). The groundwater from the community is therefore, unsafe for drinking purpose due to elevated levels of toxic metals. In light of these findings, periodic analysis of samples from boreholes is inevitable. Such analysis will reveal pollution status of groundwater in this area and to determine the best method for water treatment, to intimate consumers and other users of the groundwater, and also to safeguard their health against the subsequent impact that may arise from drinking polluted water
Cryptocurrency and the Nigerian Economy
Authors:   Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria, Peter Enitan Gbenga , Akadiri Seyi Saint ,   Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria
Published: January 2021

In this paper, we discuss the impact of cryptocurrency on some selected sectors of the Nigerian economy. The cultural presence and persistent market of bitcoin’s prompt researchers and policymakers to ask questions on how cryptocurrencies would impact on the economy, most especially on the monetary policy. There has been debate whether it would positively and/or negatively affect the economy. We give our opinion on how cryptocurrencies might impact on some selected sectors of an economy, most especially in the case of Nigeria
The Impact of Fuel Policies on Price Control in Mozambique from 2015 to 2019
Authors:   Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Auditoria de Moçambique (ISCAM)/ Higher Institute of Accounting and Audit of Mozambique (ISCAM), Mozambique, Mahaluça Filipe , Bacar Abú ,   Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Auditoria de Moçambique (ISCAM)/ Higher Institute of Accounting and Audit of Mozambique (ISCAM), Mozambique, Vilanculos Alfeu ,   Universidade Eduardo Mondlane-Faculdade de Economia (UEM)/ Eduardo Mondlane University-Faculty of Economics (UEM), Mozambique, Macuacua Júlio ,   Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Auditoria de Moçambique (ISCAM)/ Higher Institute of Accounting and Audit of Mozambique (ISCAM), Mozambique
Published: January 2021

This article analyzes the impact of the price control policy on fuels in Mozambique, in view of the successive increases in the price of crude in the international market from 2015 to 2019. The stabilization of the general price level is one of the biggest concerns of all States in the World and Mozambique is not an exception, as the opposite presupposes an increase in the cost of living and a consequent loss of purchasing power. The results of this research shows that in the referred period, the fuel price control policy adopted by the Government of Mozambique had a positive impact in this sector, since the inflation rate is decreasing, although in the same period, the price of crude in the international market has grown at an average of 80% per year, corresponding to 62$ and an increase of 31$ from 2015 to 2019. From 2017 to 2018 there was disinflation in the price of fuel in Mozambique with the exception of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. However, there was a high inflation from 2016 to 2017, mainly influenced by lighting oil and diesel, which registered 36% and 33% respectively. Therefore, for any of the results obtained in both 2016, 2018 and 2019, we see that they are consistent with the purposes of price stabilization. Therefore, the impact of the adopted policies is positive. While price control in Mozambique is effective, it is necessary to carry out further research on these matters, to assess the impact of this policy on national oil companies
The Relationships between Energy Consumption and Economic Growth: A Review of the Literature
Authors:   Associate Professor, Deputy Dean of Accreditation & Quality Assurance, Head Department of Finance & Banking Science, Irbid National University, Jordan, Mugableh Mohamed Ibrahim
Published: January 2021

This paper reviews studies that observed the relationships between energy consumption and economic growth in different countries using panel and timeseries models. The results showed that energy consumption significantly influenced economic growth, and shared causal relationship
Human Rights and Health Care
Authors:   The Institute of Social Medicine, Medical Faculty Belgrade Serbia, Stambolović Vuk
Published: January 2021

In the era of Modernity, the access to health care provided by official medicine became one of the established human rights. It appeared however that in contributing to the human right to the “highest attainable status of health” official medicine was violating patients’ human rights. The source of that violation was embedded in the fundamental concepts of Modern medicine: objectivism, reductionism and mechanical determinism. Namely, these three concepts led to the development of medical theory and practice within which technology was everything and the treated human being - “nothing”. In the dawn of Post-modernity the other approach to treatment is emerging. Instead on a Cartesian , it is based on a Holographic paradigm. Fundamental concepts of that approach are: objective/subjective, holism and personal responsibility. These concepts are enabling treated human beings do develop into co-creators of their health. In addition, they are emphasizing that the respect of human rights which we could name Postmodern should be the new conditio sine qua non of a professional health care
COVID-19: Nutrition to Boost Immune System to Fight Infection
Authors:   School of Health Science, Eastern Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, M. Shahid Syed , Jawed Muhammad ,   Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Published: January 2021

The immunity and immune system functions to fight against infections are significantly impacted by inappropriate food and nutrition. Long term malnutrition is universally considered as the leading cause of immune system deficiency. A substantial proportion of the global population does not meet the recommended daily intake of nutrients. The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on the role of the immune system, with health scientists and nutritionists urging people to take supplements and/or eat particular foods (nutrients) to super-charge their immune systems.The immune system is the most complex system of human body. This system is made up of a complex network of structural and functional units like cells, molecules, tissues and organs all working together to safeguard the body as a whole.This precise review provides a chance to go through the efficacy, efficiency and scientific significance of nutritional components and relevant food (especially fruits and vegetables). This will help you keep appropriate food items in your daily meals so that you can get a progressive increment in your body’s defence mechanisms and immunity to fight appropriately against COVID-19. This will also help to decrease your risk for catching the viral infection and/or reducing the chances of having complications from COVID-19.
The Biophysical Modeling of Crossing-Effects in Living Organisms
Authors:   Health Human International Enviroment Foundation, Budapest, Hungary, Vincze Janos , Vincze-Tiszay Gabriella ,   Health Human International Enviroment Foundation, Budapest, Hungary
Published: January 2021

The transport phenomena mean the variation in time and space of generalized forces when they generate flows for which conservation laws apply. After we describes: mass-, impulse-, energy- and electric-charge-transport and their mathematical characteristic equations. In the living organisms, flows are not generated only by the conjugated generalized forces, but also by the simultaneous action of other forces, so frequencies of the crossing-effects in the human organism. The biophysical modeling offer a „language” of quantitative and qua¬litative process¬sing of expe¬rimental data, being compatible and adequate to the laws of biology.
Challenges to Breastfeeding among Women Attending the Infant Welfare Clinic in a Selected Primary Health Care Center In Lagos, Nigeria
Authors:   College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria, Folami Flo
Published: January 2021

The transport phenomena mean the variation in time and space of generalized forces when they generate flows for which conservation laws apply. After we describes: mass-, impulse-, energy- and electric-charge-transport and their mathematical characteristic equations. In the living organisms, flows are not generated only by the conjugated generalized forces, but also by the simultaneous action of other forces, so frequencies of the crossing-effects in the human organism. The biophysical modeling offer a „language” of quantitative and qua¬litative process¬sing of expe¬rimental data, being compatible and adequate to the laws of biology.
The Prevalence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Flares During Covid 19 Quarantine Among Syrian Patients
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine. Damascus University and Al Jazeera Private University, Syria, Labban Louay , Kudsi Maysoun ,   Faculty of Pharmacy. Al Jazeera Private University, Syria
Published: January 2021

Objective: To determine if changes in depressive symptoms or anxiety lead to changes in the activity of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during COVID 19 quarantine. Participants and Methods: Twenty‐eight patients with SLE were examined prospectively every 2 weeks for up to 8 weeks at the time of COVID 19 quarantine in Syria. At each assessment, (CES‐D), Anxiety Inventory, patient’s global assessment, physician global assessment, and the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) were done. Results: Changes in depression and anxiety were positively correlated with simultaneous changes in the patient global assessment of SLE activity, but not with changes in the physician global assessment, SLEDAI. Depression and anxiety scores were also correlated with patient global assessments 2 weeks later, but lagged scores were not significantly associated with the patient global assessment after controlling for current depression and anxiety scores. No measure of SLE activity increased in the 2 weeks immediately after a large increase in CES‐D or State Anxiety scores. Conclusion: No evidence was found to support the hypothesis that psychological distress causes increased SLE activity.
Malignant Teratoma of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report
Authors:   ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20, 1953, Ibn Rochd Teaching Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco, Wydadi Omar , Lyoubi Hicham ,   ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20, 1953, Ibn Rochd Teaching Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
Published: January 2021

Thyroid teratomas are rare tumors. Their degree of malignancy depends on the degree of immaturity of the tissues making up the teratoma. Usually mild in children, they are mostly malignant in adults. Their prognosis is reserved, taking into account tumor aggressiveness and rate of local recurrence and/or recurrence at distance. If surgery must be performed, radiotherapy has not proven to be very effective, and chemotherapy is used as neoadjuvant treatment or after this surgery, with a limited effect. We present the case of a 44 years old woman, who consulted for a fast-growing cervical mass, with compressive signs, who had a thyroidectomia that revealed an immature teratoma of the thyroid gland. 3 months after surgery, during chemotherapy, she accused a local recurrence, that leaded to a fatal outcome 8 months later.
Clinical Evaluation of a Topical Patch for the Management of Acute and Chronic Osteoarticular Pain
Authors:   2 Bio Basic Europe Srl, Milan, Italy, Rizzi Gaetana , Braga Carlo ,   2 Bio Basic Europe Srl, Milan, Italy, Corsi Alessandro ,   San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
Published: January 2021

Pain is a symptom common to many pathological conditions that can affect all age groups, with greater incidence among adults and the elderly. It is an important clinical, social and economic aspect of all ages and has a negative impact on the quality of life. Pain therapy, also called antalgic therapy or pain medicine, aims to identify, evaluate and treat acute and/or chronic pain. The objective of this observational study is to evaluate the effect of the ”Tecnologia DUKTOR ionoattiva” iPatchMed ZeroDol patch in reducing in the short-term painful symptoms in case of local acute and chronic inflammatory states. The patch is a topical product to be applied on the affected area in order to create a hydro-active environment. The mechanism of action consists in the generation of micro-currents and micro-electromagnetic fields that promote ion exchange and the passage of micro-currents in the cutaneous tissues, increasing the use of oxygen by the cells and the restoration of the cell membrane. This results in both cellular reinvigoration and a high antalgic effect.This single-arm monocentric investigation has 50 subjects with acute and chronic pain.The pain measurement was recorded through the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at selected time points: at baseline (T0) and after 2, 8 and 24 hours. The use of the ”Tecnologia DUKTOR ionoattiva” iPatchMed ZeroDol patch significantly promotes a decrease in acute and chronic pain; furthermore, no adverse effects were recorded, thus demonstrating that the medical device is optimally tolerated.
Dissatisfaction with Body Image and Development of Food Disorders in Dancers - An Integrative Literature Review
Authors:   Graduating in Nutrition Course, Centro Universitário Unifacex – Unifacex, Natal, RN, Brazil, Serquiz Alexandre Coelho , Duarte Ingrid Cecília Sena ,   Graduating in Nutrition Course, Centro Universitário Unifacex – Unifacex, Natal, RN, Brazil
Published: January 2021

Introduction: The eating disorders (ED) are psychological distress responsible for causing negative effects with how the individuals see themselves. They are classified in two main categories: Anorexia and Bulimia. Researchers show that students from Health field, practitioners of sport, dancers are more predisposed to the ED development. Goal: to identify on literature corporal dissatisfaction in dancers and their associated factors relating them to eating disorders development. Methodology: Through the LILACS, BVS and MEDLINE databases, studies from the past ten years on dissatisfaction with body image and the development of Eating Disorders were gathered. For the search, health descriptors such as Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa and Dance. Results and discussion: On the results, it was viewed that the corporal dissatisfaction is categorically present in the lives of the dancers, once it showed present in 80 % of the analysed articles. Critical comments, expectation put by society and the coach’s opinion are related factors for the dissatisfaction with the body. Conclusion: it concludes that the corporal dissatisfaction is present in the group of dancers, being one of the main factors for the Eating disorder development.
Efficacy of Syrian Propolis Against Several Bacterial Strains
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Andalus University, Tartous, Syria, Harfouch Rim M , Fead Rawan ,   Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Andalus University, Tartous, Syria, Hammoud Lubana ,   Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Andalus University, Tartous, Syria
Published: January 2021

Propolis is a natural material that can be found in bee honey. It has many medical uses due to its antibacterial activity. In this study we aimed to estimate the antibacterial efficacy of three propolis extracts using three different solvents (Ethanol, Methanol and Ethyl Acetate). We experienced the three extracts on four different strains of bacteria (Klebsiella pneumonia, Ecoli, Pseudomonas aruginosa & Staphylococcus aureus). The results indicated that all the studied propolis extractions do not have any efficacy on Klebsiella neither on Ecoli. The methanolic extract has the greatest effect on Staphylococcus aureus as well as on Pseudomonas aruginosa in contrast of ethanolic and ethyle acetatic extracts which has no efficacy on any of the studied bacterial strains.
What is Quantum Computing and How it Works
Authors:   Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University, Ageno School of Business, Data Analytic, San Francisco, California, USA, Zohuri Bahman , Rahmani Farhang Mossavar ,   Professor of Finance and Director of MBA School of Business and Management, National University, San Diego, California, USA
Published: January 2021

Companies such as Intel as a pioneer in chip design for computing are pushing the edge of computing from its present Classical Computing generation to the next generation of Quantum Computing. Along the side of Intel corporation, companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Google are also playing in this domain. The race is on to build the world’s first meaningful quantum computer—one that can deliver the technology’s long-promised ability to help scientists do things like develop miraculous new materials, encrypt data with near-perfect security and accurately predict how Earth’s climate will change. Such a machine is likely more than a decade away, but IBM, Microsoft, Google, Intel, and other tech heavyweights breathlessly tout each tiny, incremental step along the way. Most of these milestones involve packing more quantum bits, or qubits—the basic unit of information in a quantum computer—onto a processor chip ever. But the path to quantum computing involves far more than wrangling subatomic particles. Such computing capabilities are opening a new area into dealing with the massive sheer volume of structured and unstructured data in the form of Big Data, is an excellent augmentation to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and would allow it to thrive to its next generation of Super Artificial Intelligence (SAI) in the near-term time frame.
New Approach for the Synthesis of Aryloxy 1,3-Oxazines
Authors:   Chemistry Dept. College of Education of pure science, Mosul university-Iraq, Sadeek Ghufran T , Al-Ajely Mohammad S Al-Ajely ,   Chemistry Dept. College of Education for Girls, Mosul university-Iraq, Saleem Neim H ,   Chemistry Dept. College of Education of pure science, Mosul university-Iraq
Published: January 2021

Oxazinne compounds have drew the attention of many researchers to find different approaches to the synthesis of this type of compounds according to the success of their use in a wide range of pharmaceutical application during the last decades .It is also for the difference reactivity of these analogues is exhaustively depicted and illustrates the rich versatility of this class of starting material. They proved to have most of actions of a combination of other drugs. We are herein investigate the synthesis of ethyl aryloxy acetate(S1-6) from the reaction of the corresponding ethyl bromo acetate with aryl phenols.These intermediates were cyclized with antharanilic acid affording the titled compounds.
Health Belief Model and Medication Adherence in Patients with HIV
Authors: Mujeeba Ashraf  , Rabia Nisar Virk
Published: January 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the components of the Health Belief Model (HBM) in order to predict medication adherence in patients with HIV.
Method: A correlational study was conducted with 150 HIV positive patients including 109 men and 36 women with a mean age of 33. The data was collected in between March 2019 – May2019 from Jinnah Hospital Lahore. Those patients who were in between 18 to 55 years of age and taking antiretroviral therapy from atleast last three months were taken for the study. However those patients who were above age 55, and not taking antiretroviral therapy were not included in the study. They assessed through Urdu translated questionnaire of AIDS health belief scale (HBS), cues to action, and adherence determination questionnaire (ADQ). SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis.
Results: The perceived severity and perceived cost significantly positively predicted medication adherence. However, other variables of the HBM model was not helpful to understand the medication adherence in the research participants.
Conclusion: Perceived severity and perceived cost predicted the medication adherence in the studied sample. On the other hand these results also indicate that there is a need to introduce awareness campaign which will reflect on the importance of taking regular mediaction by HIV patients.
Key Words: Health Belief Model, HIV in Pakistan, Medication Adherence, Perceived Severity, Continuous...
Effects of mental imagery technique in addition to conventional physical therapy to improve hand functions in chronic stroke patient
Authors: Iqra Mubeen  , Ashfaq Ahmad  , Waqar Afzal
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: To find the effect of mental imagery and conventional physical therapy for the treatment of hand function in chronic stroke patients.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Rana and Alvi welfare society. A sample of 50 stroke patients was selected and divided in two groups; group A (experimental) and group B (control).  Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established and patients meeting inclusion criteria were included in the study. P value was set as 0.05. Group A was treated with conventional physical therapy combined with mental imagery whereas Group B was treated with conventional physical therapy alone. Wolf motor function test and action research arm test was used as outcome measures.
Results: Group A consisted of 68% of females and 32% of males and group B comprised of 44% females and 32% males. Mean age of group A and B were 59.68 + 2.37 and 58.52 + 2.46 respectively. Mean duration (in months) of stroke for group A was 16.32+3.77 (minimum and maximum duration 13 and 23 months respectively). The stroke mean duration of group B was 16.00 +2.34 (minimum and maximum duration 13 and 20 months respectively). Both groups did not show significant difference at 5th week (P=0.721) whereas a significant difference was observed at 10th week (P=0.000)
Conclusion: It was concluded that mental imagery technique in combination with conventional physical therapy is significantly effective to improve hand function among chronic stroke patients in comparison to conventional physical therapy alone. Continuous...