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The Ethical Obligation to Disrupt: Facing the Bloody City in Nah 3:1-7
Authors: Claassens l. Juliana
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT In Nah 3:1, the Assyrian capital Nineveh is called "city of bloodshed." Nineveh is indeed "a bloody city," filled with the blood of the numerous dead bodies associated with the fall of the city. However, as also in the case of a similar portrayal of the city of Jerusalem in Ezek 22:2, Nineveh is depicted as a female entity, hence suggesting that one may also read these poetic texts as invoking the image of a bleeding, menstruating city with all the connotations of not only ritual impurity but also moral guilt associated with this portrayal of sexual perversion or pollution (cf. Lev 18:19; 20:18). In this regard, it is significant that Nineveh in Nah 3:4 is called "a whore " - a derogatory slur that often is used to denote those who are " other" or foreign. The article will explore the ethical implications of disruption as a reading strategy that is particularly important when reading the prophetic traditions through the lens of gender, postcolonial and queer biblical interpretation. Keywords: Nah 3, Ezek 22, Feminist Biblical Interpretation, Disgust, Sexual Pollution, Sexual Perversion, Gender-based Violence
Rhetoric of Honour and Shame in Understanding the Fate of the King of Tyre in Ezek 28:1-19
Authors: Kang Bin
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT While the oracles against Tyre are often understood in terms of Tyre's political and economic relationship with Judah and advocate a sovereign God who oversaw the destiny of foreign powers, this article explores the oracles against Tyre, particularly Ezek 28:1-19, from the perspective of honour and shame in an ancient Mediterranean context. It finds that the rhetoric of the contrasting notion of honour and shame plays an important role in understanding the rise and fall of the king of Tyre in Ezek 28:1-19. The fluctuation of honour and shame with regards to the Adamic identity of the king of Tyre in the passage serves to enhance in a forceful and sarcastic way the reality of the king's mortal human fate. I propose that the purpose of this oracle, in light of the honour/shame rhetoric, is to address the suffering Israelites in exile with comfort and assurance in that crucial moment of history. Keywords: Honour, Shame, Rhetoric, (king Of) Tyre; Oracle; Ezekiel; Exile; Comfort
An Inverted Type-Scene? Setting Parameters around a Jacob Cycle Sister-Wife Story
Authors: Spoelstra Joshua Joel
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT The sister-wife episodes in Genesis (Gen 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:1-13) are well documented in biblical scholarship. Occasionally, an equivalent story in the Jacob cycle (Gen 25-35) is proffered. This essay investigates the tenability of such a proposal. The primary contribution is setting parameters around the proposed germane fourth story, through integrative exegetical methodologies, to properly assess the smattering of resonant motifs common between Gen 29-31 and the standard type-scene. By bracketing the texts anterior and posterior to the sister-wife stories, a common preface and postface emerge: a wife-at-the-well type-scene and the form-critical element of covenant-making, respectively. With this exegetical framing in place, the numerous motifs in the Jacob cycle-typically crafted via inversion- shared with the other sister-wife stories is cogent enough to conclude that there is a viable case of an inverted sister-wife type-scene in Gen 29-31. Furthermore, a hypothetical rationale for its literary inversion is elaborated. Keywords: Jacob, Sister-wife, Type-scene, Inversion, Laban, Methodology.
Counting the Jeremiahs: Machine Learning and the Jeremiah Narratives
Authors: Campbell Nicholas J.
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Scholars have long debated the redactional history of the prose sections of Jeremiah (chapters 26-45) but no consensus has been reached on the number of redactional layers in the text, the verses that comprise these layers or their sources. This study used a machine learning method to organise the chapters into sections based upon authorial word choices. The method used pairs of synonyms in a hierarchical clustering algorithm in the statistical program R. The goal of the study was two-fold. First, the division of the text by computerised model was used to analyse the divisions made by three other more traditional critical methods. Second, the validity of the method used in this study and previous synonym-based studies was analysed and critiqued. The conclusion is that this type of analysis can validate findings from other methods but some of the inherent biases and linguistic ambiguities make it dubious as a primary method of investigation for the Hebrew Bible. Keywords: Computerised learning, Jeremiah, Synonyms, Source criticism, Redaction criticism
Re-interpreting Deuteronomy to Empower Women (of South Africa)
Authors: Pietersen Doniwen
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT The patriarchal discourse in the Deuteronomic Code creates the need for its re-interpretation from a feminist perspective. This is in aid of understanding the subordination of women viewed from the following perspectives: their roles, images and the limited contributions of women in the ancient world. The reading also includes some remarks on the patrilineal and patriarchal organisation of the Israelite society and its family-centred economy - with special reference to the Covenant Code because of its similarity to Deuteronomy. This article describes how reformers of the Code formed a social structure which they made effective by linking disempowerment of women with other poverty alleviation laws. Keywords: Deuteronomic Code, Socio-economic, Covenant Code, Social-scientific interpretation, Gender inequality
Toxic Masculinity in Africa and the Bible: The Strong-man Model and the Co-optation of Feminist Biblical Interpretation
Authors: Wafawanaka Robert
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT The present article discusses the concept of toxic masculinity in the context of African political history, leadership models and feminist biblical interpretation. It explores and problematises the idea of manliness as a key concept of masculinity exhibited in the African context by warrior queens and perpetuated by modern African leaders. The essay will demonstrate that such masculinity is toxic and it uses this backdrop to investigate how feminist biblical scholarship interpret the portrayal of women characters in the Bible. This approach uncovers a tendency by feminist scholars to interpret some biblical women characters (such as Sarah, Hagar, Yael, Rahab, Jezebel, and Abigail) in a toxic way-as strong men, or even better men. As a result, feminist scholarship unwittingly contributes to toxic masculinity by presenting women who outdo men. The goal of this article is to expose the potential for co-optation of feminist biblical interpretation by toxic masculinity. This observation leads to an alternative and contextual reading of women characters in the Bible in a non-toxic way that potentially rehabilitates them. The ramifications of reading biblical women in a non-toxic way have potential implications for reading biblical men in a non-strong-man and non-toxic way. Keywords: Masculinity, Strong-man, Biblical Interpretation, Warrior Queen, African Leadership
İnsan kulağı görüntüleri kullanarak cinsiyet tanıma için derin öğrenme tabanlı melez bir yaklaşım
Authors: KARASULU Bahadir , YÜCALAR Fatih , BORANDAG Emin
Published: February 2022

Günümüzde insan kulak görüntülerinin kullanımı, biyometrik yetkilendirme ve gözetleme sistemlerinin sürdürülebilirliği adına önem kazanmaktadır. Güncel çalışmalar, böyle işlemlerin el ile yapılması yerine yarı otomatik veya tam otomatik olarak yapılabileceğini göstermektedir. Derin öğrenme soyut öznitelikleri (temsili öğrenme) kullanması nedeniyle klasik yöntemlere göre oldukça yüksek başarım değerlerine ulaşmaktadır. Çalışmamızda insanların cinsiyetlerine göre tam otomatik olarak sınıflandırılmasında insan kulağı görüntülerinin kullanımına dayanan melez derin öğrenme tabanlı sinerjik bir cinsiyet tanıma yaklaşımı oluşturulmuştur. Melezleme yoluyla hem evrişimli sinir ağı bileşeni hem de tekrarlayan sinir ağı tipli bileşenlerini bir arada içeren melez derin sinir ağı mimari modelleri kullanılmıştır. Bu modellerde tekrarlayan sinir ağı tipi bileşenler olarak uzun kısa süreli bellek ve kapılı tekrarlayan birim alınmıştır. Bu bileşenler sayesinde melez model görüntü içerisindeki piksel bölgeleri arasındaki ilişkisel bağımlılıkları oldukça iyi elde etmektedir. Bu sinerjik yaklaşım sayesinde çalışmamızdaki tek başına evrişimli sinir ağı modeline göre melez modellerin cinsiyet sınıflandırma doğruluğu daha yüksek olmaktadır. Cinsiyet işaretlemesine sahip iki farklı görüntü veri kümesi deneylerimizde kullanılmıştır. Deneysel sonuçların güvenirliği nesnel ölçütlerle kanıtlanmıştır. Yapılan deneylerde melez modellerle yapılan cinsiyet tanımada en yüksek değerler sırasıyla, EarVN veri kümesi için test doğruluğu %85,16 ve WPUT veri kümesi için test doğruluğu %87,61 oranlarında elde edilmiştir. Çalışmamızın son bölümünde tartışma ve sonuçlara yer verilmektedir.
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Published: February 2022

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The Effectiveness of Mugwort Leaf Extract and Gotu Kola Leaf Extract against Acne Bacterial Activity
Authors: Sari Diah Puspita , Yuniar Shintya , Fadillah Siti Awalia Nur , Mutiarani Afifi , Kusumawaty Diah
Published: February 2022

Acne is a problem among teenagers generally caused by bacterial infections such as Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) and Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica L.) extracts have antibacterial activity formulated in anti-acne gel preparations. The purpose of this study was to test and obtain a gel formula of mugwort leaf extract and gotu kola leaf extract which effectively kills and controls the growth of acne-causing bacteria. The methods used in this study include simplicity making, leaf extraction, making anti-acne gel preparations, testing pH, homogeneity, inhibition, and data analysis. The extract obtained by maceration was made in three concentrations, namely 2.50; 5.00; and 10.00%. The results showed that the pH value of the gel preparations obtained was in the range of 8.08-9.96. Mugwort leaf extract, gotu kola leaf, and mugwort-gotu kola have a distinctive smells with a thick texture at a concentration of 2.50% and a liquid texture at a concentration of 10.00%. Inhibition tests showed that the mugwort extract sample had a value of 16-18 mm, while the gotu kola extract and mugwort-gotu kola had a value of 14 mm. Mugwort leaf extract is able to inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria. This success was obtained because the extracts of mugwort and gotu kola leaves contain flavonoids that can inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause acne. Mugwort leaf extract gel with a concentration of 2.50 and 5.00% had the largest zone of inhibition in inhibiting P. acnes bacteria compared to other concentrations.
Automatic Waveform Quality Control for Surface Waves Using Machine Learning
Authors: Chai Chengping , Kintner Jonas , Cleveland Kenneth M. , Luo Jingyi , Maceira Monica , Ammon Charles J.
Published: February 2022

Surface-wave seismograms are widely used by researchers to study Earth’s interior and earthquakes. To extract information reliably and robustly from a suite of surface waveforms, the signals require quality control screening to reduce artifacts from signal complexity and noise. This process has usually been completed by human experts labeling each waveform visually, which is time consuming and tedious for large data sets. We explore automated approaches to improve the efficiency of waveform quality control processing by investigating logistic regression, support vector machines, K-nearest neighbors, random forests (RF), and artificial neural networks (ANN) algorithms. To speed up signal quality assessment, we trained these five machine learning (ML) methods using nearly 400,000 human-labeled waveforms. The ANN and RF models outperformed other algorithms and achieved a test accuracy of 92%. We evaluated these two best-performing models using seismic events from geographic regions not used for training. The results show that the two trained models agree with labels from human analysts but required only 0.4% of the time. Although the original (human) quality assignments assessed general waveform signal-to-noise, the ANN or RF labels can help facilitate detailed waveform analysis. Our investigations demonstrate the capability of the automated processing using these two ML models to reduce outliers in surface-wave-related measurements without human quality control screening.
CREATING COMMON DIGITAL SPACE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE SVERDLOVSK REGION ON THE EXAMPLE OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Authors:   Ural State College named after I. I. Polzunov, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Solovyova Yu. P.
Published: February 2022

The article describes the current state of the education system, an integral part of which is the digital transformation, that includes all forms of interaction between the participants of the educational process. The article presents the experience of creating a common digital space on the example of secondary vocational education in the Sverdlovsk Region.
THE XXI CENTURY COMPETENCIES FORMATION: THE METHODOLOGY OF FORESIGHT, “ADORNATION” AND DECONSTRUCTION
Authors:   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Andryukhina L. M. , Vavaeva K. V. ,   Ural Polytechnic College – Interregional Competence Center Ekaterinburg, Russia, Komlichenko L. A. ,   Social Professional Technical School “Stroitel”, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: February 2022

The methodology of foresight and “adornation” of competencies is analyzed. The concept of deconstruction of competencies is introduced. The article substantiates the necessity of foresight, adornment and deconstruction in the process of forming competencies of the future, the relationship of which can be represented both in the form of a cycle of successive technologies, and in the form of intertwining processes with one of the technologies dominating, depending on the specifics of the situation and the social context
Gynecological Complaints and Seeking Medical Help Among Female Adolescents Living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Mohammed Gouse Helen Suban , Ali Wahid Sherehan Mohammed , Ahmed Garout Rana Mohammed , Ayub Fatema Mohammed , Youssef Mahmoud Abdallah , Gouse Suban Mohammed
Published: February 2022

The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of gynecological and menstrual complaints concerning adolescent girls in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and exploring their behaviour in reporting them to a medical professional. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at female high schools in the South district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from June 2017 to Dec 2019. A sample population of 1931/2406 girls aged between 10-19 years was non-randomly selected to complete a self-reporting questionnaire. The questionnaire included a wide range of symptoms regarding the menstrual cycle and whether the sample sought medical attention. The gynecological complaints from most to least reported include dysmenorrhea (83%), Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (47%), abnormal vaginal discharge (39%), irregular menstrual periods (34%), heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) (27%) and amenorrhea (17%). Overall, over 50% of the population failed to seek medical attention regarding every complaint, those suffering from breast pain (98%), abnormal vaginal discharge (92%), dysmenorrhea (87%), HMB (79%) and amenorrhea (78%). Our findings conclude that regardless of numerous adolescents complaining of gynecological symptoms, less than 50% of those with a complaint tend to seek medical consultation which may be attributed to lack of health awareness, family support and ongoing social stigma regarding womenâ€™s reproductive health. Therefore, attention should be given to this adolescent group, guide them and encourage them to seek medical help and improve the primary health care system.
Formulation, Evaluation and Comparison of the Polyherbal Shampoo with the Commercial Shampoos
Authors: Madhusudhan M. , Rao M. Krishnaji , Radha G.V. , Ganapathy S.
Published: February 2022

The present study investigated the effect of Liquid Polyherbal shampoo prepared using herbal extracts with a prominence on safety and efficacy. Polyherbal shampoos prepared using the natural extracts like Pomegranate peel, Reetha, Amla & Hibiscus in different concentrations. Physico-chemical properties and its stability evaluated for manufactured Polyherbal shampoos. Statistical software used to optimize the formulations and to understand main & interaction effects on the shampoo properties along with comparison with commercial products. Prepared Liquid Polyherbal shampoos pH values are nearer to the skin pH. The shampoos containing higher level of Pomegranate content revealed higher detergency and anti-dandruff effect, Amla as well as Reetha showed significant effect on the foaming capacity and cleaning action and similar to commercial formulations. Higher quantity of Hibiscus concentration shown better conditioning behaviour. The manufactured shampoos were stable, unvarying, thicker and comparable as that of commercially marketed shampoos. Based on the Design expert statistical evaluation of results, liquid shampoo formulations containing 1%-3% w/w of Amla, 6%-10% w/w of Pomegranate, 10%-15% w/w Reetha and 11.25%â€“15% w/w of Hibiscus Polyherbal shampoos exhibited superior performance compared with marketed formulations. LS6, LS16, LS17 & LS20 preparations were identified as the greatest and optimum formulations based on physico-chemical related properties. The identified Polyherbal shampoos have an excellent cleansing, detergency, anti-dandruff effect, conditioning and foaming ability and is ideal for normal hair and has favourable pH with stable organoleptic features. Selected formulations stability results found satisfactory up to 6 months.Â 
Modifiable Factors Influencing Resilience among Medical Interns
Authors: Xuan Ong Yu , Hassan Nurulhuda Mat , Daud Norwati , Nik Mahdi Nik Nor Ronaidi , Ibrahim Mohd Salami , Yusop Yuzana Mohd
Published: February 2022

Resilience among the medical interns is essential and is protective against the state of burnout. However, it is not thoroughly investigated among medical interns. Is there any behavioural and modifiable factors influencing resilience? The objective of this study is to determine the level of resilience among medical interns in Malaysia and its associated factors. This nationwide cross-sectional study recruited medical interns from 17 randomly selected Malaysian hospitals accredited for medical intern training. All medical interns who reported to the selected hospitals from January to April 2020 were invited to answer an online questionnaire. The questionnaire incorporated Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC-10) for resilience, USMEQ-i to measure emotional quotient, Brief-Cope to assess coping styles, Preparedness for Hospital Practice Questionnaire (PHPQ test) to assess internship preparedness and questions related to sociodemographic, undergraduate training and interest to become a doctor. 524 from 870 medical interns (60.2%) responded. Mean resilience score was 28.6 (SD = 6.33). Significant factors associated with resilience include active involvement in sports (p = 0.002), high EQ (p<0.001), interest to become a doctor (p<0.001), coping using humour (p<0.001), less coping by venting (p<0.001) and no failures in any clinical posting (p = 0.012). The regression model was substantiated by adjusted R2 of 62.8%.Â Factors affecting resilience among medical interns include modifiable factors such as coping styles and involvement in sports. The findings could guide targeted intervention to promote during medical schools or internship preparation programmes to increase resilience among medical interns.
Prospective Cross-Sectional Study of the Uses of Non-prescription Analgesics among Hail Residents
Authors: Alluqmani Hadeel M. , Alharbi Wafa O. , Al Marri Sarah B. , Alanzi Meead M. , Alanzi Laila Y. , Hussein Weiam A. , Khojali Weam M. A. , Alshammari Farhan A.
Published: February 2022

The aim of this paper was to describe the general status of the use of non-prescription analgesics (NPA) among the residents of Hail city to ensure the safe use of non-prescription analgesics. Â One hundred participants with different diseases were studied consecutively from January to March 2020. Data were collected with an online, semi-structured questionnaire; the obtained data were converted into statistical data using Microsoft Excel 2013. Most participants were taking a single, non-prescription analgesic (87.5%), while combination analgesic products were used by only 12.5% of participants. Using over-the-counter analgesics is common among residents of Hail, and most of those studied use these products in moderation and do not exceed the recommended dose. Acetaminophen is the most widely used product, but people also use NSAIDs and amphetamine-like products. The use of over-the-counter analgesics is common among residents of Hail, and most of the participants in this study use these products in moderation and do not exceed the recommended dose; therefore, exposure of patients to an increased risk of adverse effects of these products is out of the question, and this indicates that a large group of people in this region knows the risk of analgesics overuse. New studies are needed to help improve the approaches to the use of NPA drugs
Comparative Study for Prediction of Low and High Plasma Protein Binding Drugs by Various Machine Learning-Based Classification Algorithms
Authors: Govil Sumit , Tripathi Sandesh , Kumar Amit , Shrivastava Divya , Kumar Shailesh
Published: February 2022

In the drug discovery path, most drug candidates failed at the early stages due to their pharmacokinetic behavior in the system. Early prediction of pharmacokinetic properties and screening methods can reduce the time and investment for lead discoveries. Plasma protein binding is one of these properties which has a vital role in drug discovery and development. The focus of the current study is to develop a computational model for the classification of Low Plasma Protein Binding (LPPB) and High Plasma Protein Binding (HPPB) drugs using machine learning methods for early screening of molecules through WEKA. Plasma protein binding drugs data was collated from the Drug Bank database where 617 drug candidates were found to interact with plasma proteins, out of which an equal proportion of high and low plasma protein binding drugs were extracted to build a training set of ~300 drugs. The machine learning algorithms were trained with a training set and evaluated by a test set. We also compared various machine learning-based classification algorithms i.e., the Naïve Bayes algorithm, Instance-Based Learner (IBK), multilayer perceptron, and random forest to determine the best model based on accuracy. It was observed that the random forest algorithm-based model outperforms with an accuracy of 99.67% and 0.9933 kappa value on training set and on test set as compared to other classification methods and can predict drug plasma binding capacity in the given data set using the WEKA tool.
The Effect of Patient Education Interventions on Asthma Management in Hail Region
Authors: Alanazi Bayan Mesar , Alshammari Hala Salem , Alshammari Noyer Eid , Al Ghazwi Khatoon , Khalifa Nasrin E. , Abdallah Marwa Helmy , Alshameri Naifah Assaf , Hussein Weiam , Alshammari Farhan
Published: February 2022

The rising importance of educating asthma patients about their medication and devices and how to use them and the impact of this knowledge on controlling the disease and improving the quality of life has attracted great interest from researchers in assessing the current situation of dealing with the disease in their community. The purpose of this study is therefore to assess the knowledge of asthma patients about their medication and devices, highlight the problems in the advice provided by health-care providers to asthma patients and study the potential impact of education on the management of asthma. The study was also designed to encourage health-care providers to provide appropriate education for patients and develop an educational program for the management of asthma. A cross-sectional study was conducted using two types of questionnaire, the first directed at asthmatic patients to assess their knowledge and the other directed at health-care providers to assess the challenges, which they faced in advising patients. The results showed that patientsâ€™ awareness of asthma was of a medium level. Moreover, the level of challenges faced by health-care providers when advising patients to teach them how to use asthma medications and devices was also of a medium level. The most significant problems were time and lack of patient interest. The findings explained that asthmatic patients in Hail region need improvement in their level of awareness about the use of asthma medications and devices in order to achieve a higher degree of disease control, which will be achieved through the development and implementation of an educational program by health-care providers.
Virulence and recovery of a cold tolerant Kashmir isolate of EPN, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (SKUASTK-EPN-Hr 01) with respect to white grub, Heteronychus sp. in Srinagar (J and K)
Authors: Mantoo M. Ayoob , Zaki Farooq Ahmad , Jan Rasi
Published: February 2022

The virulence of a cold tolerant indigenous Kashmir isolate of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (SKUASTK-EPN-Hr 01) tested against 1st, 2nd and 3rd instars of white grub, Heteronychus sp. @ 0, 100, 150, 200, 250, 500, 750 and 1000 IJs/grub using Petri dish bioassay method, revealed large differences in the virulence of H. bacteriophora towards the different stages of Heteronychus sp. However, there was a positive correlation between nematode concentration and the insect mortality. The 3rd instar grubs succumbed to nematode infection later (LT50 = 6.47 days at 250 IJs/grub) than the grubs of 2nd (LT50 = 3.23 days at 250 IJs/grub) and 1st instars (LT50 = 2.44 days at 250 IJs/grub). When grubs were in 1st instar, relatively shorter exposure periods and low nematode concentrations (LC50 = 126.72 IJs/grub at 5 DAE) were needed for achieving lethal nematode infections as compared to 2nd (LC50 = 176.02 IJs/grub at 5 DAE) and 3rd (LC50 = 456.35 IJs/grub at 5 DAE) instar grubs where longer exposure periods and high nematode concentrations were required. The recovery of nematode infective juveniles per grub ranged from 47.47-51.32 x 103, 89.19-92.85 x 103 and 260.36-263.95 x 103 IJs in 1st, 2nd and 3rd larval instars of Heteronychus sp., respectively. The total time period between the grub mortality and the initiation of emergence and between grub mortality and the cessation of emergence of nematode infective juveniles from the cadavers ranged from 6-8, 14-16 and 22-24 days, and 21-26, 31-36 and 42-45 days in case of 1st, 2nd and 3rd larval instars of white grub, Heteronychus sp., respectively.
Comparative studies on biology of Chelonus blackburni (Cameron) (Hymenoptera:Braconidae) on Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) and Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) under laboratory conditions
Authors: Debbarma S. L. , Ghonmode I. A. , Hole U. B. , More S. A. , Phadatare Y. B.
Published: February 2022

Chelonus blackburni (Cameron) that parasitizes eggs of potato tuber moth is widely distributed and occurs commonly in potato fields throughout the country. Studies on its biology and ovipositional performance were carried out on both hosts i.e. Phthorimaea operculella and Corcyra cephalonica in laboratory conditions. Average number of eggs laid per female was found to be 210.9 Â± 16.62 on P. operculella and 118.4 Â± 7.49 on C. cephalonica. Incubation period of the parasitoid on P. operculella was 24.5 Â± 1.62 hours on an average, while on C. cephalonica, it was found as 25.2 Â± 1.33 hours. Total larval duration was 14.5 days and 19.2 days on P. operculella and C. cephalonica, respectively. Pupal period was 10.6 Â± 0.70 days on P. operculella, whereas it was slightly higher on C. cephalonica (13 Â± 0.57 days). The average life span was observed to be 6.8 days on P. operculella and 7.7 days on C. cephalonica.
Optimum density of Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) (Hemiptera:Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) to be considered for mass production under laboratory conditions
Authors: Sravika A. , Shylesha A. N. , Jagadish K. S. , Shivalingaswamy T. M. , Nagaraju N. , Sheshshayee M. S.
Published: February 2022

Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) is a potential native predator of lepidopteran larvae that can be easily reared under laboratory conditions and released in augmentative biocontrol for management of pests in various crops. For successful mass production of any predator cannibalism under crowded rearing conditions is the major limiting factor. In the present study, attempts were made to know the ideal population considered for group rearing with minimal or no cannibalism. It was recorded that the predator population of 5 to 25 on Corcyra cephalonica (S.) and Galleria mellonella L. and 5 to 30 on Samia cynthia ricini Boisd. and Spodoptera litura F. was feasible for group rearing with higher percent survival rate when reared in different group arenas. The survival percent was higher on hosts, C. cephalonica, G. mellonella, S. litura and recorded lower on S. cynthia ricini under group rearing condition.Â 
Effect of Heavy Metals caused by E-waste Activities on Soil Samples, PM2.5, Human Fingernails, and Scalp Hair in Moradabad City, India
Authors: Chauhan Anju , Choudhari Ranjana , Kumar Atul , Singh Bhopal , Tripathi Anamika
Published: February 2022

E-waste is a popular name for electronic products nearing the end of their favorable life. Which ensuing in increased dangers of digital waste normally acknowledged as e-waste. Present study was aimed to find out the soil quality, air pollution and its relation to human health risk. Therefore, two study sites (SI and SII) were choised on the basis of various activities. PM2.5 air samples had been gathered with the help of RDS after which were analyzed to heavy metals through ICP-MS. Objectives of the study, was to generate baseline data at the quantity of heavy metal cognizance in soil from two test sites. In rise, we measured the heavy metallic concentrations in scalp hair and fingernails to discover if there exists any relation among organic publicity and environmental. Hypertension, Hypoxemia and Asthma had been additionally decided for the evaluation of fitness parameters among the take a look at population. For this purpose, investigation also involved the collection of fingernails and scalp hair for heavy metal analysis (ICP-MS) from human subjects of two study sites. Results indicated that, except SI, SII had significant level of PM2.5 and its heavy metal content. All soil indices which were employed to determine the level of pollution, indicates extreme level of metals at all the study sites. Therefore, local residents as well as workers, who were engaged in e-waste burning and industrial activities also had various levels of toxic metal concentrations in their scalp hair and fingernails. We concluded that the high levels of air pollution, containing toxic metal pollutants such as Pb, Zn, Cu and Ni released from e-waste burning activities, resulted in significant health risks for the exposed human population.It is recommended that environment of Moradabad City should be closely monitored by government agencies on routine basis. It was concluded that the toxic metal contamination imposed a negative influence on the environment, soil and human health.
Prehypertension and Hypertension Risk Assessment Among Female Cotton Mill Workers
Authors: Jacob Divya Raichu , Vigasini Nora
Published: February 2022

Aim of the Study: The present study aimed to determine the risk of prehypertension and hypertension and its association with certain occupational, sociodemographic and lifestyle determinants. Material and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 180 female cotton mill workers in the production sector of two cotton spinning mills in Central Travancore, Kerala. A questionnaire was framed to elicit information regarding occupational, sociodemographic and lifestyle variables. Blood pressure readings and anthropometric measurements like body height and weight were recorded. Results: The prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among the workers were found to be 30% and 7.22% respectively. It was observed that age and body mass index were statistically significant with prehypertension and hypertension (p<0.05) compared to the number of years of employment in the mills, education, annual family income and physical activity which were not statistically significant. Pearsonâ€™s correlation test revealed that age and body mass index were positively correlated with mean blood pressure. Conclusion: The present study observed a higher percentage of prehypertension among the workers. This stresses on the importance of early identification and control of more modifiable risk factors in the prevention and treatment of prehypertension and hypertension.Â 
Effect of Task Oriented Training on Spasticity in Post Stroke Individuals
Authors: Patel Tanavi S. , Kanase Suraj
Published: February 2022

Purpose: Post-stroke spasticity may be maladaptive and interfere with an individualâ€™s ability to perform functionally useful movement. However studies investigating how the spasticity relates to motor recovery are rare. Reducing the limb spasticity will help post stroke individuals function better at the activities of daily living. There is a paucity of literature showing the effect of task oriented approach on spasticity when compared to the standard conventional approach. Hence, there is a need to find out the effect of task oriented training on spasticity in post stroke individuals. Methods: A comparative study with a study design of Randomised Clinical Trial (RCT) was conducted among 60 post stroke individuals (30 post stroke individuals in group A and Group B respectively). Group A was given a task oriented approach for managing the spasticity and group B was given conventional treatment along with a task oriented approach to manage the spasticity. The treatment protocol for both the groups lasted for 6 weeks (4 days a week). Results: The mean and standard deviation on the Modified Ashworth Scale of Group A and Group B at baseline is 3.46 Â± 0.68 and 3.56 Â± 0.72 respectively which shows no significance (p value = 0.2925 and t value = 0.5493). The mean and standard deviation of Group A and Group B at 6 weeks is 2.4 Â± 1.04 and 1.33 Â± 1.1 respectively which is significant (p value = 0.0003, t value = 3.877.) Conclusion: It can be concluded that task oriented training alone is effective in acute stroke survivors, but in chronic stroke survivors it is not remarkably efficacious and requires a combined approach of task oriented training along with conventional management for finer outcomes.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Faculty Development Program on Medical and Health Related Sciences Education
Authors: Alsagheer Amira S. , Ghoneim Fatma M. , Ali Heba Mohtady
Published: February 2022

The professional development of faculty is progressively noticeable in both higher and health profession education. The monitoring of faculty development activities could enhance their effectiveness and contribute to the education quality. This study aimed to address a faculty development program regarding four active learning-based approaches and their impact on three undergraduate medical and health-related programs. Methods: Following the implementation of the faculty development program, it was evaluated based on the first three levels of Kirkpatrick’s Model. The program development was underpinned by the training needs assessment of the faculty. Results: The results of the evaluation using the Kirkpatrick model (reaction, learning, behaviour, and actions) were informative. The response rate by faculty was 100%. Overall, faculty satisfaction with their development activities (Kirkpatrick 1st level) was 91%. The results of the T-tests of the Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) were statistically significant (p<0.05). The gain and transfer of knowledge in the workplace were ensured. Discussion and Conclusion: This research provided valuable information regarding the impact of faculty development activities on the faculty from various perspectives. The current study endorses the faculty development program’s positive impact on the performance of the faculty, teaching effectiveness, and increased the increased student satisfaction about active learning-based teaching.
Life Satisfaction and Its Associated Factors - A Correlational Study Among Carpenters
Authors: Gangwar Anu , Kiran U. V.
Published: February 2022

Life satisfaction is the evaluation of a individual makes how properly his/her life is going overall. Life satisfaction is a multidimensional conception it is directly connected to the physical, social, economic and psychological aspects of anyone. Objective: The present study is to have a look at the existence delight among carpenters from Lucknow city. Methods: A Self-Structured Questionnaire and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) with the aid of Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin (1985) was used to measure life style pleasure among carpenters. 120 male carpenters were selected for the study as sample. Snowball sampling technique was used in the present study. Result: Results showed a significant impact of age on life satisfaction among carpenters, life satisfaction of carpenters was found to be decreasing with increase in age. Of all the age groups, 40-50 years age group carpenters were found more satisfied with their work. Type of work was also found to be influencing the life satisfaction among carpenters. Training programmes are to be conducted for carpenters to cope with the work stress and also the physical and psychological risks associated with them.
Efficacy of Hallux Valgus Deformity Correction Exercise Program in Young Females
Authors: Kulkarni Kajol , Patil Chandrakant
Published: February 2022

Background: Hallux valgus deformity mostly seen in females because of high heels and tight/narrow shoes. Previous studies have focused on surgical treatment, orthosis, footwear modifications and tapping, but this not correct valgus deformity and causes certain complications. No studies are conducted showing proper exercise program effective in decreasing the valgus angle. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of hallux valgus deformity correction exercise program in young females. Objectives: To determine the efficacy of hallux valgus deformity correction exercise program in young females. Methods: 24 female subjects with mild and moderate hallux valgus angle were divided, in group A (experimental) treated with deformity correction exercises, mobilization, stretching and group B (control) with toe spread out and short foot exercises. A goniometer was used to determine the valgus angle of great toe. Visual analogue scale for the pain and functional limitations was evaluated by using Foot and Ankle Disability Index. Results: On comparing both groups, there was no statistically significant difference seen in pre interventional values. In post interventional values, there was significant difference seen with p value for pain at rest (<0.0001) and on activity (<0.0001), goniometric range of motion of great toe of right (<0.0002) and left side (<0.0003), foot and ankle disability index score (<0.0238). Conclusion: The conducted study shows that deformity correction exercises, stretching and mobilization had more beneficial effects than toe spread out and short foot exercises for correcting the deformity.
Influence of Pilate Therapy and Conventional Therapy in Post Natal Women with Back Pain
Authors: Kanase Suraj B. , Patil Sanjay Kumar
Published: February 2022

Background: Post-partum period is challenging for every woman. It usually starts from delivery and ends by 42 days. In majority of women, complications like hemorrhage, DVT, pulmonary embolism, edema in hand and ankle joints, puerperal infection, problems in breast feeding, kypho-scoliosis and backache arise. Postnatal low back pain and pelvic pain are common problems in the post-partum period; these could vary from mild problems to disability. The incidence of postnatal LBP is very high from 21% to 82% in the fisco year post-partum. Remission of pain occurred in 51% at 1 month and 78% at 6 months in CS group, while in the normal vaginal delivery group 55% at 1 month and 85% in the 6th month had remission of pain. Reoccurrence of pain is common in postnatal period. Physiotherapy has shown to have influence on various problems arising in post-natal period. Health literature listed out various conventional treatment approaches for back pain which includes exercises, yoga, core stability, walking, running, aquatic exercise and aerobics. Pilate therapy focuses on improving the body’s core and makes it more flexible and stronger. Pilates has been found to be effective in neuromuscular problems. Its effect in post natal women is a research area. Its effect over conventional therapy needs to be evaluated for better patient care. Method: 494 subjects were included according to criteria. Subjects were allotted into two groups. Group A: Pilates and Group B: Conventional. Interventions were given for 6 weeks and changes in Visual Analogue Scale, Modified Schober Test, Manual Muscle Testing, Oswestry Low Back Disability were noted. Result: For pre and post interventional analysis between the groups, student’s t-test was used. The results showed significant improvement with Pilates therapy than conventional training in reducing back pain, increasing abdominal muscle strength and improving quality of life. Conclusion: Pilates therapy reduced back pain than conventional therapy in post natal women.
Accelerated charge method of the lead-acid batteries. 3. Pulse charge
Authors:   Scientific and Technological Center of JSC Elektrotyaga, Kamenev Yurii Borisovich , Shtompel' Georgii Alekseevich ,   Scientific and Technological Center of JSC Elektrotyaga
Published: February 2022

Strategy of the accelerated mode of the charge of the lead-acid batteries, including constant current charge to 80% state-of-charge and a pulse charge to 100% is considered. Influence of key parameters of a pulse charge (amplitude and duration of charge pulse, duration of a pause, the general duration of a pulse charge) on the efficiency of a charge and a heat-up of batteries are studied in this work.
Training Future Primary School Teachers to Organize Game-Based Music Activities
Authors:   Municipal Institution of Higher Education ", Marievych Nataliia ,   Bar Humanitarian Pedagogical College named after Mykhailo Hrushevsky ",   t. Bar, Ukraine, Kuziv Mariia ,   Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine, Doroshenko Tеtiana ,   T. H. Shevchenko National University “Chernihiv Colehium”, Chernihiv, Ukraine, Aliksiichuk Olena ,   Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine, Borysova Tetiana ,   Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine, Fedorchuk Viktoriia ,   Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine
Published: February 2022

The article analyzes the current role of a game as a universal cognitive method based on relevant literary sources to justify the need to reform the system of professional training for primary school teachers. The article aims to develop, theoretically justify and experimentally verify the newly modelled pedagogical conditions for training future primary school teachers to organize game-based music activities of primary school pupils, as well as methods of implementing these conditions in teacher education. Importantly, the article demonstrates how the author’s methodology for implementing these pedagogical conditions has been developed, implemented and quasiexperimentally verified. As part of preliminary, technological-practical, and creative-organizational stages of such professional training, the new model involves the consistent use of the author’s techniques and algorithms to organize students’ activities in the framework of professional-oriented courses, research projects, as well as an optional course “Practice of Organizing Game-Based Music Activities for Primary School Pupils”. The international relevance of the article lies in developing and implementing universal educational conditions to train future primary school teachers to organize game-based music activities under today’s conditions of globalization and informatization. The obtained data indicate some positive changes in quasi-experimental groups due to the implemented pedagogical conditions at the final stage of the research.
Demonstration of Inclination to Suicide, Anxiety, and Depression among Young People with Cyber Addiction
Authors:   Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Asieieva Yuliia , Kirsho Svitllana ,   Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Akimova Larysa ,   Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Bogach Olena ,   Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Kovalska Natalia ,   Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine
Published: February 2022

Summary. Analysis of the literature on the issue of formation of different types of cyber addiction indicates its interdisciplinary nature, regarded as part of Psychiatry, Narcology, medical, developmental, differential, and psychology for special needs. The problem of cyber-addiction is currently important, a relatively young field of scientific knowledge and requires further study. The aim is to analyze empirically obtained data on the demonstration of inclination to suicide, anxiety and depression among young people with cyber-addiction. Research hypothesis. Cyber-addictions are one of the types of non-chemical addictions that cause changes in the mental states of the individual. Having identified certain mental states that are characteristic of young people suffering from cyber-addictions, it will be possible to develop adequate psycho-correctional measures for them. Methods: bibliographic, historical, psychodiagnostic, mathematical and statistical methods. Results. According to the results, it was found that among those who demonstrate propensity for cyber-addictions, the indicators of medium and high degree of anxiety predominate, and among people who do not show manifestations of addictive behavior, the level of anxiety is mostly low. None of the respondents had a high degree of depression. Given the gender characteristics, it is possible to note that females are more prone to depressive states than males. When analyzing the results of the study on suicidal tendencies, it was found that among those who do not show propensity to addictive behavior, no respondents were identified who would demonstrate a manifest inclination to suicide. Among those who have manifestations of cyber-addictions, the study has a manifest tendency to commit suicide in the largest number – among girls in the age group of 16 to 18; in all other major groups’ indicators do not exceed 10%. The highest rates in the main groups of examined people were found in the category of possible suicidal tendencies in critical situations.