bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Making Word Problems Accessible to All: Innovating through Meaningful Models
Authors: Magner Jodelle S. W. , McMillen Susan
Published: May 2022

Working with a large urban district over 14 years of Mathematics Science Partnership [MSP] grants, over 500 teachers of mathematics, special education teachers, mathematics coaches and administrators have come together to create engaging mathematics within grade 3 through 12 classrooms.Workshop participants will engage with an innovative use of a mathematical model and learn how it makes mathematics more accessible to students at all levels, especially to English Language Learners. Workshop participants will experience the use of the model in a variety of problem-solving contexts. Obstacles to teachers adopting these materials to use within their instruction and strategies used to overcome these challenges will be discussed.
Using Squeak Etoys to Model Mathematical Ideas
Authors: Morge Shelby , Gordon Christopher
Published: May 2022

ideas and reasoning mathematically (NCTM, 2014). Unfortunately for many US students in grades 6-8 (ages 10-14), mathematics is a repeat of topics learned in elementary school with an emphasis on computation. For this reason, students start to see mathematics as something that is hard to understand and not enjoyable. In this workshop, we share how a technology tool, Squeak Etoys, was used in a lesson to engage grade 6-8 students in discovering the relationship between the number of sides and the angle measure in regular polygons. We describe a lesson implementation and engage participants in the development of a Squeak Etoys computer model. In addition, conclusions related to mathematics instructional practices are shared. Key words: Squeak Etoys, modeling, problem solving, lesson,geometry, polygons
Risk Literacy in the Context of Stochastics and Mathematical Education
Authors: Müller Svenja , Fath-Streb Anna
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this risk literacy study was to explore the ways of integrating examples of global challenges into mathematics education. The examples follow an approach to introduce risk literacy in teacher education along with a curriculum analysis for secondary education in Germany to include risk literacy within the given requirements and constraints. Two main examples, microplastic pollution and extreme events due to climate change, are analysed in the interdisciplinary context of global challenges and their understanding of mathematical knowledge for teaching and learning stochastics.
Undergraduate Mathematics Students’ Reflections on School Mathematics Curricula after a Major Curriculum Change in Ireland
Authors: Oldham Elizabeth , Bray Aibhín
Published: May 2022

After decades in which the Irish post-primary (grades 7-12) mathematics curriculum changed incrementally, a major innovation project was approved in 2008, and a “reform”-type curriculum was phased in over several years. The project was controversial, and some students developed negative attitudes to the change. This paper examines recent students’ opinions: in particular, the opinions of mathematics undergraduates who had experienced the transition and who took a Mathematics Education module at one Irish university in 2019- 20. They studied old and new curriculum documents and examination papers, and watched videos of reform-type lessons; their reflective comments were posted to a discussion board. Thematic analysis of posts from the 18 (out of 25) students who gave permission for use of their work in research indicates that, by then, these students supported many aspects of the reformed curriculum.
School-Readiness in Mathematics: Development of a Screening Test for Children Starting School
Authors: Peter-Koop Andrea
Published: May 2022

The study reported in this paper involved the development of a screening test to be applied by teachers with the whole class at school entry. The goal of this screening instrument is the identification of children who are at risk with respect to their school mathematics learning and therefore need immediate support and intervention. The paper reports the results of a study with 1757 children from 97 Grade 1 classes in 39 primary schools in Germany that have been tested with the new screening, one month after starting school.
The “Yes, and…” Approach to Teaching Mathematical Modelling
Authors: Poole Shelley B.
Published: May 2022

Mathematical modelling can be a particularly creative tool when students are asked to solve open-ended problems. As instructors, when implementing mathematical modelling in the classroom, we can build on the ideas of our students. Utilizing the concept of "yes, and..." from improvisational theatre, we can foster students' creativity and empower them to take ownership of the mathematics when solving open-ended problems. Using this approach allows us an opportunity to let go of the structure of old and embrace new approaches and ideas in the classroom.
Applying Mathematical Thinking Principles to Real Life Situations to Create an Objective Thinking Strategy
Authors: Robins Keith
Published: May 2022

Teaching set thinking can make a great difference in teaching and learning mathematics as it demonstrates its relevance to real life. The following examples include how socialising is a mathematical process and how one can create a mathematical model for any experience or system rather than creating perceptions.
Digital Enhancements for Common, Online Mathematics Courses
Authors: Robinson Christine , Singer-Freeman Karen
Published: May 2022

The University of North Carolina System Office (UNC System) established the Digital Enhancement Project to rapidly develop high-quality, online course materials to support faculty and student success in online courses. Content was created for Calculus I, a course that is critical to student progress, is in high demand, and has large enrollments. To evaluate the usefulness and impact of the materials, project evaluators developed assessment instruments that included a survey for students enrolled in classes being taught by early adopters. Overall, students rated the quality of classes using project materials to be high. However, underrepresented ethnic minority students were somewhat less positive than other students and all students were less positive about the alignment of course content with course assessments than they were about other aspects of the course design.
Video Tutorials and Quick Response Codes to Assist Mathematical Literacy Students in a Non-classroom Environment
Authors: Rughubar-Reddy Sheena , Engers Emma
Published: May 2022

codes, on Grade 10 mathematical literacy students’ ability to complete their homework. To assist them outside of the classroom, an intervention involving video tutorials explaining specific sections of work and how to go about solving problems, was devised. Students could access the relevant tutorials on a mobile device via the scanning of barcodes provided on the worksheets. The effectiveness of the intervention was assessed both quantitatively and qualitatively, through analysis of the participating students’ homework submissions and interviews with the students after the intervention had ended. Feedback from students via focus group interviews and questionnaires revealed that they found the tutorials helpful. This would indicate that the intervention was potentially beneficial. Keywords: Quick Response codes, video tutorials, homework.
In-the-Moment Narratives: Interventions with Learners Experiencing Mathematics Difficulties
Authors: Ruttenberg-Rozen Robyn
Published: May 2022

Despite a significant amount of planning, so much of what occurs in mathematics teaching and learning intervention interactions, for both teacher and learner, are based on fleeting in-the-moment decisions and responses. At the root of these in-the-moment interactions are narratives that position the learner, teacher, and mathematics. In this paper I explore the interplay between in-the-moment decisions and responses, narratives, and positioning within a mathematical intervention for a learner experiencing mathematics difficulties. I use data from a mathematics intervention study of learners experiencing mathematics difficulties to show that interventions in mathematics can be a reciprocal and partnered activity. Importantly, since these narratives emerge in the reciprocal space of an intervention, narratives also evolve through the interaction.
Mathematics Songs to Hip-hop Music: Power to Engage Pupils and Improve Learning Outcomes in Primary Mathematics
Authors: Salami Ishola A. , Ajani Temitope O.
Published: May 2022

Song-based strategy has been one of the most effective approaches of making learners remembering rule-governed educational contents like that of Mathematics. But the extent to which learners enjoy Mathematics songs and get engaged in it within and outside the school system is limited. Besides, many of the available Mathematics songs are for preschool while research studies have shown that learners’ scores in Mathematics started to decline from Primary IV class. One of the music types children love most is hip-hop and they easily memorize the lyrics. This led to the production of Mathematics hip-hop music with its lyrics being Mathematics principles, ideas, formulae and procedures for upper primary classes. This study determines the effectiveness of Mathematics Hip-hop music on improved Mathematics learning outcomes. Keywords: Hip-hop music, MATMUSIC, Upper primary Mathematics.
Keystone Model of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics
Authors: Siadat M. Vali
Published: May 2022

Keystone model presents a holistic approach to math education at the college. It is a dynamic system of frequently assessing student learning and adjusting teaching practices. Its philosophy is based on the belief that all students can learn mathematics provided they are engaged in the learning process. Keystone views classroom as a learning community where through peer-to peer interaction and cooperation, all students achieve. Contrary to other programs that put the students in competition with one another, essentially pitting them against each other for grades, our program challenges students to cooperate so that all attain the standards of excellence. Keystone is an alternative model to traditional educational practices and its basic principles should be applicable to all disciplines.
“Generator Polyhedron”, Icosahedron Non-Regular, Discovered Invention
Authors: Stefanides Panagiotis
Published: May 2022

The Invented [2017] Polyhedron, is a Non-Regular Icosahedron, it has 12 Isosceli triangles and 8 Equilateral ones. Its Skeleton Structure consists of 3 Parallelogramme Planes Orthogonal to each other, with sides’ ratios based on the Square Root of the Golden Number [ratios of 4/π specially for π = 4/T= 3.14460551.., where T is the Square Root of the Golden Number (√Φ) equal to 1.27201965..] and related directly to the Icosahedron, whose structure is based on the Golden Number and to the Dodecahedron, whose structure is based on the Square of the Golden Number. Its geometry relates to Plato’s Timaeus “Most Beautiful Triangle”, a proposed theorization by the author [“contra” the standard usual International interpretations], presented to various national and international conferences [the Magirus/ Kepler one is a constituent part of this triangle, similar to it, but not the same with it].
STEM SMART: Five Essential Life Skills Students Need for their Future
Authors: Suh Emily K. , Hoffman Lisa , Zollman Alan
Published: May 2022

To be successful in a future STEM-focused world, students need to know more than content: students need to be STEM SMART. A STEM SMART student has the mindset of an intellectual risk taker, the tenacity to tackle tough problems while learning from mistakes, and the critical thinking skills to separate scientific information from opinions and beliefs. We use the SMART acronym (Struggle, Mistakes, All, Risk, Think) to introduce five essential life skills not obviously related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines but necessary for success in STEM. For each of our five essential skills, we provide an explanation of its importance, connections to relevant educational research, and real-world applications.
In School and Out School
Authors: Watanabe Shin , Aoki Takako
Published: May 2022

Currently, learning in developed countries is centred on school education. It is not only Japanese teachers who regret that few students enjoy learning mathematics under the current school system. And in the age of 100 years of life, everyone should continue to study academics even after graduating from school. Unfortunately, learning mathematics is difficult after graduating from school. It is clear that lifelong learning has now become an important learning venue for all. I decided to call this school education “In School”, and to be released from the school system and call learning “Out School”. I will describe the richness of the future of “Out School”, which is a place for learning in the future. Out School is an important mathematical education that is an extension of In School. Key words: In School, Out School, Creativity, Mathematical Learning
Pedagogies that Foster a Growth Mindset Towards Mathematics
Authors: Zonnefeld Valorie L.
Published: May 2022

Research demonstrates that a student’s mindset plays an important role in achievement and that mindsets are domain specific. Carol Dweck claimed that mathematics needs a mindset makeover and has shown that teachers can foster a growth mindset through their pedagogical choices. This paper shares how one university trains preservice teachers in mathematics pedagogies that are key to fostering a growth mindset. These practices include educating students on brain function, equitable access, metacognition strategies, feedback practices, the importance of productive struggle, and learning from mistakes.
Online social networking usage and frequency of Depression in Undergraduate University students
Authors: Balouch Muhammad Ali , Kausar Rukhsana , Abbassi Muhammad Ali , Soomro Saifullah , Khan Shahida , Ansari Muhammad Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Mental health is playing an important role in our daily life. Now a days depression is the second most common illness in the world. Online social networking is one of the risk factors to mental illness, and objective is to determine the usage of social networking sites (SNS) and level of depression among undergraduate students.

METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam- Sindh with simple random sampling through self-administrated questionnaires. Sample size was calculated on a prevalence rate of 50%, students ranging from 17-28 years, using SNS were included while those having any chronic illness were excluded. Ethical approval was obtained from Health Services Academy Islamabad, anonymity confidentiality, and privacy was assured. SPSS version 20.0 was used, and chi-square was applied to find the association.

RESULTS: Out of 212 students, the respondents consisted mainly of male students n=165 (77.8%), among them, 52 (24.5%) students were of age 19 years and 76 (35.8%) were in first-year class. Results reveal that the frequently used SNS was Facebook 169 (79.7%). The students using these sites for more than 4 years were 28 (13.2%). Among the SNS users, 142(67%) were having moderate depression, while 9 (4.2%) had severe depression. Male students have more online friends (p <0.001) and tend to login more times on SNS as compared to female students (p=0.023).

CONCLUSION: The usage of social networking sites is more among undergraduate university students, especially males. Most of the students suffered from moderate depression. There may be a link between SNS usage and depression among undergraduate university students.
Effects of Functional Training on Sprinting, Jumping and Functional Movement in players: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bashir Marrium , Geok Soh Kim , Akbar Saddam
Published: May 2022

Review question / Objective: The main objective of this review is to evaluate the effects of functional training on sprinting, jumping, and functional movement in players. Rationale: This review study will be significant, see the training effect size and give the directions for filling the gaps in the future researcher to enhance performance in different levels of athletes in sports. Eligibility criteria: In inclusion criteria: English language article, both gender athletes, male and female, related articles on all levels of athletes, and performance-related studies.
The quality of life score and its contributing factors of cancer patients undergoing palliative treatment at Thai Binh Oncology Center
Authors: Nguyen Phuc Kien
Published: May 2022

Purpose: To describe the quality of life score of cancer patients undergoing palliative treatment at the Oncology Center of Thai Binh General Hospital in 2020-2021 and explore the factors from the supply side service provision that affects the quality of life of these patients.

Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 198 stage IV cancer patients who were treated from August 2020 to July 2021. Evaluation of the quality of life score of the above group of patients was performed according to the EORTC QLQ-C30 toolkit version 3 before and after treatment at the Palliative Department.

Results: The average scores for comprehensive health, physical, motor, emotional, cognitive, social, respectively, increased by 17.8; 19.3; 24.1; 18.7; 12.4 and 12.1 points. Symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain and shortness of breath after treatment have significantly improved.

Conclusion: After treatment for the general health issue, the patient's physical function and most of the symptoms were markedly improved in terms of the mean score. Functional, emotional and social functions improved and decreased in mean scores after treatment. The patient's financial difficulties also increased after treatment.
Intergalactic Travel with MOND Rockets
Authors: Loeb Abraham
Published: May 2022

An attractive interpretation of MOdified Newtonian Dynamics as an alternative to dark matter, changes the inertia of matter at accelerations a ≲ a
0 ≈ 1.2 × 10−8 cm s−2. I show that if inertia is modified at low accelerations, this suppresses the exponential factor for the required fuel mass in low acceleration journeys. Rockets operating at a ≪ a
0 might allow intergalactic travel with a modest fuel-to-payload mass ratio.
Grand manuel de psychologie positive
Authors: Bakker Arnold B. , Scharp Yuri S. , Breevaart Kimberley , de Vries Juriena D.
Published: May 2022

Ce chapitre présente le concept d’approche ludique du travail, le processus par lequel les employés créent de manière proactive des conditions de travail orientées vers le plaisir et le challenge sans modifier la définition de leur poste lui-même. Nous présentons en premier lieu la théorie du jeu et les motivations qui poussent à jouer pendant le travail. Nous nous appuyons ensuite sur la littérature consacrée au comportement proactif au travail pour défendre l’idée que les individus peuvent prendre des initiatives personnelles afin d’améliorer leur adéquation à leur emploi. En combinant ces littératures, nous fournissons un cadre théorique à l’approche ludique du travail. Puis, nous présentons le développement et la validation d’un instrument d’évaluation de cette approche, et passons en revue les études récentes pour déterminer ses effets psychologiques et ses résultats possibles. Enfin, nous en exposons brièvement les implications pratiques.
Le changement climatique en montagne : impacts, risques et adaptation
Authors: Morin Samuel
Published: May 2022

Les régions de montagne concentrent des caractéristiques qui rendent les effets du changement climatique particulièrement visibles. Elles constituent ainsi des sentinelles du changement en cours et à venir. Elles disposent d’atouts naturels et socio-économiques qui les distinguent d’autres zones géographiques, notamment sur le plan des ressources en eau, de la biodiversité et du patrimoine agricole et culturel. L’environnement spécifique de haute montagne est le support d’activités emblématiques de loisirs et de tourisme. Les régions de montagne sont également le siège de nombreux aléas naturels gravitaires qui complexifient et renchérissent leur développement socio-économique. Le changement climatique agit sur la quasi-totalité de ces enjeux interconnectés, en modifie les caractéristiques et ébranle les modes de gestion traditionnels des atouts et difficultés intrinsèques des régions de montagne. Connaissances interdisciplinaires et outils se développent pour pouvoir tenir compte de ces enjeux dans leurs stratégies territoriales de développement.
Some almost-Schur type inequalities and applications on sub-static manifolds
Authors: Zeng Fanqi
Published: May 2022

In this paper, we establish some almost-Schur type inequalities on sub-static manifolds, naturally arising in General Relativity. In particular, our results generalize those in [1] of Li-Xia for $ r $-th mean curvatures of closed sub-static hypersurfaces in space forms and $ k $-scalar curvatures for closed locally conformally flat sub-static manifolds. Moreover, our results also generalize those of Cheng [2].
A fixed point principle in ordered metric spaces and applications to rational type contractions
Authors: Eroǧlu I. , Güner E. , Aygün H. , Valero O.
Published: May 2022

Fixed points results for rational type contractions in metric spaces have been widely studied in the literature. In the last years, many of these results are obtained in the context of partially ordered metric spaces. In this paper, we introduce a fixed point principle for a class of mappings between partially ordered metric spaces that we call orbitally order continuous. We show that the hypotheses in the statement of such a principle are not redundant and, in addition, that they cannot be weakened in order to guarantee the existence of a fixed point. Moreover, the relationship between this kind of mappings and those that are continuous and orbitally continuous is discussed. As an application, we extend many fixed point theorems for continuous contractions of rational type to the framework of those that are only orbitally order continuous. Furthermore, we get extensions of the aforementioned metric fixed point results to the framework of partial metrics. This is achieved thanks to the fact that each partial metric induces in a natural way a metric in such a way that our new principle is applicable. In both approaches, the metric and the partial metric, we show that there are orbitally order continuous mappings that satisfy all assumptions in our new fixed point principle but that they are not contractions of rational type. The explored theory is illustrated by means of appropriate examples.
Improved Harris Hawks Optimization algorithm based on quantum correction and Nelder-Mead simplex method
Authors: Zhu Cheng , Zhang Yong , Pan Xuhua , Chen Qi , Fu Qingyu
Published: May 2022

Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) algorithm is a kind of intelligent algorithm that simulates the predation behavior of hawks. It suffers several shortcomings, such as low calculation accuracy, easy to fall into local optima and difficult to balance exploration and exploitation. In view of the above problems, this paper proposes an improved HHO algorithm named as QC-HHO. Firstly, the initial population is generated by Hénon Chaotic Map to enhance the randomness and ergodicity. Secondly, the quantum correction mechanism is introduced in the local search phase to improve optimization accuracy and population diversity. Thirdly, the Nelder-Mead simplex method is used to improve the search performance and breadth. Fourthly, group communication factors describing the relationship between individuals is taken into consideration. Finally, the energy consumption law is integrated into the renewal process of escape energy factor E and jump distance J to balance exploration and exploitation. The QC-HHO is tested on 10 classical benchmark functions and 30 CEC2014 benchmark functions. The results show that it is superior to original HHO algorithm and other improved HHO algorithms. At the same time, the improved algorithm studied in this paper is applied to gas leakage source localization by wireless sensor networks. The experimental results indicate that the accuracy of position and gas release rate are excellent, which verifies the feasibility for application of QC-HHO in practice.
An Analysis of Project Management Competency Factors in the Construction Industry of Botswana
Authors: Kampamba Johnson , Majingo Milidzani , Motsumi Tumisang Olefile
Published: May 2022

This study analysed project management competency factors which contribute to project success in the construction industry in Gaborone, Botswana. Primary data was collected from 60 randomly sampled project managers from construction companies in Gaborone using a questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and presented in the form of graphs and tables. Findings revealed that clear goals of project, roles and responsibilities of project team, communications and consultations with stakeholders and compliance with the planned budget, time frame and performance criteria have a high impact on the success of a project. It was also concluded that experience of a project manager has significant influence on their performance thus contributing to the overall project success. Furthermore, despite the technical nature of the construction industry, management competency has become almost as equally as important as technical competency in the undertaking of projects.
Educational level, gender and health practices regarding COVID-19 in N’Djamena, Chad: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Dzomo G. Rodrigue T. , Bernales Margarita , Gomez-Virseda Carlos , Deassal Francis , Lopez Rodrigo
Published: May 2022

COVID-19 is affecting different countries and populations unequally. In this sense, sub-Saharan countries represent a particularly vulnerable context due to their unique demographic and health circumstances. A holistic approach to Covid-19 is urged, one that considers the social-cultural contexts of people’s lives. Using Social Determinants of Health (SDH) as framework, we explore which variables could explain the differences in health practices regarding the prevention of COVID-19 in Chad, in order to propose recommendations that allow communities to better face future health crises. The study was designed as a cross-sectional survey conducted in N’Djamena, Chad, using a convenience sampling technique that included 2,330 participants. A regression model was fitted to assess the relationship between educational level, gender, and health practices regarding COVID-19. 2,269 participants completed the survey successfully. Participants mean age was 31.04, 61.52% were male, and 40.55% had precarious jobs. 21.38% of participants answered right all questions regarding knowledge and 37.19% followed all preventive measures. Findings show that safe practices regarding COVID-19 depend on right knowledge. Gender influences knowledge mainly through its influence on education. Vulnerability is given by women’s reduced access to education. The SDH approach provide with an exploratory explanation and some recommendations aimed at local authorities. Access to education for all men and women must be improved to increase health practices and better deal with future health crises.
High concordance in SARSCoV-2 detection between automated (Abbott m2000) and manual (DaAn gene) RT-PCR systems: The EDCTP PERFECT-Study in Cameroon
Authors: Fainguem Nadine N. , Fokam Joseph , Semengue Ezechiel N.J. , Nka Alex D. , Takou Désiré , Nkembi-leke Joshua A. , Alteri Claudia , Colagrossi Luna , Yagai Roméo B. , Chenwi Collins A. , Tommo Michel C.T. , Beloumou Grace A. , Ka’e Aude C. , Djupsa Sandrine C.N. , Abba Aissatou , Yatchou Laeticia G.H. , Zam Krystel N. , Kamgaing Rachel , Sosso Samuel M. , Mama Lucien , Ndembi Nicaise , Colizzi Vittorio , Perno Carlo-Federico , Cappelli Giulia , Ndjolo Alexis
Published: May 2022

Molecular diagnosis of COVID-19 is critical to the control of the pandemic, which is a major threat to global health. Several molecular tests have been validated by WHO, but would require operational evaluation in the field to ensure their interoperability in diagnosis. In order to ensure field interoperability in molecular assays for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA, we evaluated the diagnostic concordance of SARS-CoV-2 between an automated (Abbott) and a manual (DaAn gene) realtime PCR (rRT-PCR), two commonly used assays in Africa. A comparative study was conducted on 287 nasopharyngeal specimens at the Chantal BIYA International Reference Centre (CIRCB) in Yaounde-Cameroon. Samples were tested in parallel with Abbott and DaAn gene rRT-PCR, and performance characteristics were evaluated by Cohen’s coefficient and Spearman’s correlation. A total of 273 participants [median age (IQR) 36 (26-46) years] and 14 EQA specimens were included in the study. Positivity was on 30.0% (86/287) Abbott and 37.6% (108/287) DaAn gene. Overall agreement was 82.6% (237/287), with k=0.82 (95%CI: 0.777-0.863), indicating an excellent diagnostic agreement. The positive and negative agreement was 66.67% (72/108) and 92.18 % (165/179) respectively. Regarding Viral Load (VL), positive agreement was 100% for samples with high VLs (CT80%) between the Abbott and DaAn gene rRTPCR platforms supports interoperability between the two assays. Discordance occurs at low-VL, thus underscoring these tools as efficient weapons in limiting SARS-CoV-2 community transmission.
Pilonidal Sinus Extended to Create Transsphincteric Anal Fistula Treated by Kshara Sutra (A Medicated Herbal Seton) without Antibiotics
Authors: Bapat Prasad , Bapat Vaidehi , Phalgune Deepak Sadashiv
Published: May 2022

Multiple treatments have been described for fistula-in-ano; however, the ideal treatment remains elusive. The treatment of fistula-in-ano is a tightrope walk between preserving continence and preventing recurrence. A 70-year-old male patient from Mumbai (India) was suffering pilonidal sinus along with fistula-in-ano for 3 years. Kshar Sutra thread was used for the treatment. No internal medication was given for wound healing or infection control. There were no complications, such as infection, severe pain, or severe bleeding, and incontinence after the procedure. The patient was completed cured and is disease free for the last 5 years. Kshar Sutra is an effective treatment without any complications with complete healing.
Solitary Mass of the Male Pelvis
Authors: Chhabra Raunaq , George Seena , Mehta Marzi , Jain Paresh
Published: May 2022

Solitary fibrous tumor (STF) initially described as a tumor of the pleura has now been recognized at multiple anatomical sites. Pelvic STFs consist about 6% of all STFs. We present the case of a man with a long standing pelvic STF. He had symptoms of increased frequency of loose stools with passage of mucus since 2 years. A laparotomy and excision of the mass was done, but the patient developed complications and was re-explored on postoperative day 4 which showed a small rent in the anterior rectal wall mucosa. A colostomy was done after which the patient had a steady recovery. These lesions can be tricky to deal with due to their vascular nature and size. With no defined management protocol, the treatment must be tailor made and be more cautious especially when the pathology is long standing, causing pressure symptoms.
The Efficacy of Alternate Systemic Intravenous Chemotherapy and Intra-arterial Chemotherapy Approach for Eye Globe Salvage in Retinoblastoma
Authors: Han Jung Woo , Lee Christopher Seungkyu , Hahn Seung Min , Ahn Won Kee , Kim Hyo Sun , Yun Hyeseon , Lee Sung Chul , Kim Byung Moon , Kim Dong Joon , Lyu Chuhl Joo
Published: May 2022

Purpose The advances in the treatment of retinoblastoma have enabled salvaging the globe in advanced stages with intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC). We developed a strategy of alternate application of systemic intravenous chemotherapy (IVC) and IAC (referred to as alternate systemic IVC and IAC; ASIAC) to reduce central nervous metastases during IAC and examined its efficacy and safety in eye globe salvage in this study.Materials and Methods Between January 2010 and February 2021, 43 eyes of 40 patients received ASIAC treatment for retinoblastoma at the Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System. Their medical records were reviewed retrospectively to evaluate the eye salvage rate (ESR), defined from diagnosis to enucleation. High-risk retinoblastoma was defined as group D or E by the International Classification of Retinoblastoma.Results The study enrolled 38 and five cases of high-risk and low-risk retinoblastoma, respectively. In total, 178 IAC and 410 IVC courses were administered, with a median of 4 (interquartile range [IQR], 3.0 to 5.0) IAC and 9 (IQR, 6.0 to 11) IVC courses per eye, respectively. The 5-year ESR was 60.4%±8.7% for the whole cohort, 100% for low-risk retinoblastoma, and 53.6%±9.8% for high-risk retinoblastoma. Among those diagnosed since 2015, the 5-year ESR for high-risk retinoblastoma was 63.5%±14.0%. Fifteen eyes underwent enucleation; no viable tumor was found in three enucleated eyes. There were no deaths in this cohort.Conclusion Primary IAC-IVC (i.e., ASIAC) for patients with retinoblastoma was tolerable and effective in salvaging the eye and maintaining survival.
‘Male Gaze’ in Bollywood Item Songs: A Study of Popular Song Munni Bodnam Hui of Dabang (2010) Movie
Authors: Khalilullah Muhammad Bayezid  , Fahmida Hossain  , Sumaya Hasin
Published: May 2022

The importance of item songs along with the excellent story is on the increase in contemporary cinemas, especially in Bollywood cinemas. In these songs, the presence of recent heroines is very much noticeable, and even many cinemas get the promotion centering on the item songs where the erotic demonstration of the female character gets more preference. In these songs, the heroine is nothing but a product to be entertained, and the males are the spectators. According to Laura Mulvey, if a woman is presented in the way ‘the spectators want to look at is identical to the male gaze. In this article, a famous Bollywood item song has been selected to analyze based on the Theory of Male Gaze by Mulvey.
Chat Application using Server-Side Scripting, Compression and End-to-End Encryption
Authors: Patel Ayush , Khanna Shilpi , Shyam Radhey
Published: May 2022

Chat Application provides the communication by exchanging the messages between people. It consists of as a minimum humans that deliver thru a Chat empowered assist or programming. Visit is probably conveyed thru textual content correspondence through the Internet. A Chat utility has essential parts - server and client. A server is a PC application or a device that offers usefulness to special initiatives or gadgets. Clients who want to go to with each other companion with the server.
Eventos en reumatología, ¿el regreso a la normalidad?
Authors: Fajardo Estefanía
Published: May 2022

En este nuevo videoblog conversamos con Carlos Lozada, presidente de PANLAR, quien menciona los desafíos de liderar durante la pandemia por covid-19 y lo que vendrá para el congreso presencial, así como el futuro de la liga.
Considerations Pertaining to Exerted Piping Loads on Pressure Vessel Nozzles
Authors:   Consultant Pressure Equipment Integrity, Wagnerlaan 37, 9402 SH, Assen,The Netherlands, Stikvoort Walther
Published: May 2022

This technical note is intended to make the engineer involved in the design of pressure vessels with connected piping aware of the possible options that yield the most advantageous design from an economic perspective. Pressure vessels are connected to external piping by a nozzle welded to the vessel wall and a flange connection. Due to expansion or contraction of the piping system connected to the pressure vessel, which is caused by the difference in installation and operating temperatures, the piping system exerts forces and moments on the nozzle of the pressure vessel. This means that nozzle loads therefore impose an important constraint in the design of pressure equipment. It is important that such loads do not overstress the vessel-nozzle intersection. This technical note is limited to the interface of the pressure vessel piping system's imposed external loads.
Prison Administration in context with Prisoner’s rights in India
Authors:   LL.M., NET, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Law, IFTM University, Moradabad, Mishra Dr. Shikha
Published: May 2022

Prisons are those dark wells, which are kept separate from the society. Suffering and torture of prisoners are remained in existence from the ancient time. Numerous agonies are faced by prisoners' in name of punishment during their detention as maltreatment, third degree torture, overcrowding or congestion, sanitation etc. The stories of prisons don’t come out of their walls generally. Administering of the prison must be in accordance with the law so that the prisoners can live behind walls of prisons with human dignity. Administration of prison and prison rights jurisprudence is linked to each other. The prisoners’ rights jurisprudence is evolved and developed because of inhuman attitude with prisoners in jails and growth of human right jurisprudence. Different human rights of the detained persons are protected and enforced through various laws at different times. However, even after the enactment of plethora of legislations not only the instances of violations are still continue but also many sufferings remain untold. The area of human rights is a dynamic in itself, it has been changed with the growth of civilizations. This paper deals with administration of prisons, types of prisons, officers of prisons and their duties. The paper examines the duties of jail officials. The paper has come to an end with the help of doctrinal method of research.
Cultural Diplomacy of Uzbekistan and Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Authors:   Doctor of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor,Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan, Sayfullayev Dr Durbek
Published: May 2022

The article analyzes the formation and development of relations between Uzbekistan in the framework of mutually beneficial multilateral cultural diplomacy within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a major international organization that emerged at the beginning of the XXI century and is now a major authority in the world.
Factors Affecting Behavioral and Psychological Perspective of Young Vietnamese Customers in Buying Second-Hand Clothes
Authors:   Faculty of International Business Management, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Hoang Dung Phuong
Published: May 2022

Encouraging the purchase of second-hand clothes is a viable strategy to reduce the negative consequences of the fashion industry. The research examines the second-hand clothing behavior of Vietnamese young customers based on their behavioral and psychological perspectives. The novelty of the study is that it expands and compensates for the limitation of the theory of planned behavior when explaining the purchase intention of second-hand clothing. A conceptual model linking different types of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, personal norms, psychological consequence, and purchase intention were tested upon 341 Vietnamese young customers. The results indicate that attitude towards the environment, attitude towards the purchase of second-hand clothing, subjective norms, and psychological consequences are significant determinants of the purchase intention of second-hand clothing. Moreover, demographic characteristics such as age, gender, income, and experience in purchasing second-hand clothes also influence the purchase intention. These research findings provide valuable implications about useful marketing strategies to encourage second-hand clothing consumption – as a green behavior among young people.
THE EFFECT OF LASER PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY ON TREATMENT OF RESIDUAL CAVITIES AFTER LIVER ECHINOCOCCECTOMY
Authors:   Assistant of the department of surgical diseases of the pediatric faculty of Samarkand State Medical University, SUVONKULOVICH TOIROV ABDUKHAMID
Published: May 2022

Objective: To study the effectiveness of laser photodynamic therapy for the treatment of residual cavities after liver echinococcectomy. Materials and methods: An open prospective and retrospective study of clinical material was conducted using statistical and analytical methods of examination and treatment of 74 patients hospitalized in the Department of Surgery No. 1 of the Samarkand City Medical Association in the period from 2020 to 2021. Results: As a result, this method made it possible in our clinical studies to maximize the deposition of microorganisms, thereby preventing suppuration of the residual cavity and reducing the frequency of complications and relapses after liver echinococcectomy from 30 to 4.5%. Conclusions: Thus, the addition of laser photodynamic therapy in the treatment of liver echinococcosis is a highly effective combination of surgical and therapeutic methods of treatment, which provides a complete cure for patients and prevents the development of postoperative complications and relapses of the disease.
MORPHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF STRESS IN EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL INJURY
Authors:   MD, DcS, head of the department of combustiology of Republican Scientific Center of Emergency Medical Care, FAYAZOV ABDULAZIZ DJALILOVICH
Published: May 2022

Histochemical, luminescent-histochemical and special methods were used to study the structures of the duodenum containing stress monoamines (catecholamines and serotonin), and the morphology of regional spinal nodes under conditions of experimental thermal injury. Varicose changes in adrenergic nerve fibers and quantitative tinctorial changes in catecholamines and serotonin in the cytoplasm of endocrinocytes of the open type of the diffuse endocrine apparatus of the duodenum and retrograde changes in the neurons of the spinal ganglia were revealed.
Evaluation and Extraction of Crude Drugs from Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Preparation of an Antibacterial Tablet
Authors: Hedaoo Mansi G. , Anandkar Atharva C. , Bhaingade Abhishek B. , Bidkar Abhijeet A.
Published: May 2022

Moringa oleifera is a medium-sized tree that stands 10-12 metres tall. It is also known as the “Drumstick” tree, the horseradish tree, and the mother’s closest friend. The leaves of Moringa oleifera have an abundance of minerals like calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and copper. When pathogens enter the body via food, the condition is often called "food poisoning." Hydro-alcoholic extraction, simple distillation was subjected to powdered Moringa oleifera leaf. The extract was again heated using a water bath, and the crude drug was obtained. In vitro, anti-bacterial screening is performed by the disc diffusion method. Escherichia coli-Gram-negative bacteria were grown on nutrient agar in the refrigerator. Similarly, streptomycin was prepared as a standard antibacterial drug. The test drug and standard drug of streptomycin were compared for their zone of inhibition. Parameters such as organoleptic, microscopic, physical and chemical were evaluated. The presence of an alkaloid confirms the antibacterial activity. The 500 mg of orally disintegrating tablet was prepared by the direct compression method using a 10 mm diameter stainless steel die. Along with the crude drug powder, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was used as a diluent/binder and mannitol as a sweetener. The tablet was further evaluated.
Formulation and Evaluation of Non-Synthetic, Moisturizing, Antibacterial & Vegan Liquid Hand-Wash
Authors: Raut Varun Pratap , Nikam Supriya Sangram
Published: May 2022

Liquid Hand-Wash was been introduced to help in the thorough and proper cleaning of our Hands and keep them clean & safe. It is a Skincare or Cosmetic Product that does not contain any amounts of synthetic ingredients (chemical-based ingredients) instead has naturally derived ingredients. The Non-Synthetic formulations are not at all harsh on the skin. A product labelled as "Non-Synthetic" contains no man-made ingredients to speak of its 100% made of naturally occurring elements or compounds. Lauryl Glucoside is commonly used as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics and shampoos as a safer alternative to lauryl sulphates, formaldehyde, and diethanolamides. Coco-glucoside and Lauryl Glucoside are completely naturally derived and biodegradable. The formulated Non-Synthetic liquid hand-wash is found to be safe and very much effective in cleansing as well as moisturizing aspect.
HIDROGEOMORFOMETRIA E DINÂMICA DE COBERTURA DE SOLO DA MICROBACIA PARDAL, AMAZÔNIA OCIDENTAL, BRASIL
Authors: Travassos Fabricio Valcacio , Santos Junior Nilson Reinaldo Fernandes dos , Cavalheiro Wanderson Cleiton Schmidt , Fulan João Ânderson , Hara Francisco Adilson dos Santos , Nagao Eduardo Ossamu , Carneiro Kalline de Almeida Alves , Alves Silfran Rogério Marialva , Baldeon José Rafael Mendez , Vendruscolo Jhony
Published: May 2022

O conhecimento sobre as informações e características da paisagem das microbacias hidrográficas é de fundamental importância para o planejamento do uso dos recursos naturais. Assim, objetivou-se com este trabalho analisar as características hidrogeomorfométricas e a dinâmica da cobertura do solo na microbacia do rio Pardal. Foi utilizado os softwares Google Earth e QGIS, técnicas de geoprocessamento e imagens altimétricas. A microbacia tem como características geométricas: 7,69 km2 de área, perímetro de 18,15 km, fator de forma de 0,29, coeficiente de compacidade de 1,83, índice de circularidade de 0,29. Tem como características topográficas: altitude de 205 m a 246 m, predominância das classes de relevo suave ondulado e plano, 99,87% da área com baixa influência de propagação de incêndios, 99,74% da área apta a extremamente apta para mecanização agrícola. Apresenta como características hidrográficas: rede de drenagem de 7,31 km, com padrão dendrítico de 2º ordem, 9 nascentes, 1,17 nascentes kmˉ2, densidade de drenagem de 0,95 km kmˉ2 , coeficiente de manutenção de 1.052 m2 mˉ1, índice de sinuosidade de 16,21% e tempo de concentração de 2,33 h. As informações hidrogeomorfométricas da microbacia do rio Pardal podem ser utilizadas para auxiliar na delimitação de áreas para aptidão agrícola e o planejamento de práticas de manejo conservacionista e gestão dos recursos hídricos na região, visando alcançar o desenvolvimento sustentável e a qualidade de vida da atual e das futuras gerações.
DEFICIÊNCIA NO HÁBITO DA LEITURA: UMA PROPOSTA METODOLÓGICA PARA ALUNOS DOS 3º ANOS DO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Dos Santos Araújo Maria Suziany
Published: May 2022

Este trabalho de pesquisa desenvolveu-se na Escola Estadual Gilberto Mestrinho na zona Leste da cidade de Manaus-AM/Brasil, no ano de 2021, com o objetivo de incentivar o hábito da leitura nos alunos dos 3º anos desta escola. Através de uma pesquisa de campo e da aplicação de um questionário direcionado aos alunos e educadores, com enfoque quali-quantitativo que serviu de base para averiguar o nível do interesse pela leitura por parte dos alunos da referida escola e, a compreensão do processo de origem do problema da falta de motivação deles com a leitura. Mas esta pesquisa não pode ser realizada em toda a abrangência que um trabalho dessa magnitude pede, pois no ano de 2019 uma grande pandemia se espalhou por todo o mundo sendo denominada de Covid – 19 (Sars-coV-2). O que se concluiu com este estudo é que para ajudar os alunos a desenvolverem o gosto pela leitura e assim, caminhar rumo às mudanças tão necessárias na carreira acadêmica dos alunos, tanto a escola quanto a família devem estabelecer relações de colaboração e parceria, em que a família possa agir como potencializadora do trabalho realizado enquanto o aluno está na escola.