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Efektivitas Pembelajaran Daring Mata Kuliah Fisika Di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Harefa Envilwan Berkat
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat efektivitas pembelajaran daring mata kuliah fisika di perguruan tinggi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian studi literatur dengan mengambil referensi dari beberapa jurnal dan sumber pustaka dengan pemaparan secara naratif untuk melihat efektifitas pembelajaran daring di perguruan tinggi. Sebagai pendidik, dosen memanfaatkan berbagai media pembelajaran dan aplikasi digital yang diharapkan dapat terintegrasi pada pengalaman belajar mahasiswa dan tetap mengacu pada capaian pembelajaran dalam rencana pembelajaran semester (RPS). Fisika merupakan salah satu mata kuliah wajib. Pembelajaran daring pada mata kuliah fisika di perguruan tinggi memang cukup baik, namun memiliki kendala terhadap pemahaman terhadap materi fisika yang diajarkan oleh dosen di antaranya pembelajaran yang diberikan lebih dominan teoritis dan kegiatan praktikum tidak optimal dilaksanakan. Sehingga efektivitas pembelajaran daring mata kuliah fisika di perguruan tinggi dapat dikategorikan cukup efektif karena hasilnya tidak optimal.
Reflections on Revising Part 4 of the ERDs
Authors: Brehany John F. ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: June 2022

In this article, John Brehany continues his discussion of both the history of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services and what future revisions might be needed. This article focuses on Part 4, the largest section of the ERDs. Part 4 addresses ethical issues related to respect for human life, fertility, assisted reproduction, surrogacy, prenatal testing, and genetic counseling.
Secondary Causality and Defective Choices
Authors: Kizewski Justin ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: June 2022

Church teaching is often difficult to digest for those unfamiliar with its nuances. In particular, teachings related to IVF are seen as insensitive to those who were conceived and born as a result of the process. In this article, Rev. Kizewski explains the difference between primary and secondary causality, as well as defective choices and their results. In short, Catholic teaching on the illicit nature of the processes involved in IVF should in no way be taken as a condemnation of individuals conceived during those processes.
Opportunities of Countries of Origin to Attract and Use (Re)migrants’ Social Remittances: The Case of Lithuania
Authors: Gečienė-Janulionė Ingrida
Published: June 2022

The article analyses the possibilities of countries of origin to attract and use (re)migrants’ social remittances – ideas, values, skills, behaviours and practices. Examining the case of Lithuania, the ecosystem of attracting and using social remittances in the country of origin is revealed: the interest of the country of origin, the network of actors, the measures/ incentives to attract and the readiness/obstacles to use (re)migrants’ social remittances. Not only the role of public authorities is highlighted, but also the work of municipalities and non-governmental organisations in attracting and using social remittances from (re)migrants.
Political Communication of Creative Society in Lithuania: Sociological Aspects
Authors: Venckūnas Aurimas
Published: June 2022

The aim of the article is to analyse the sociological aspects of political communication of creative society in Lithuania, that is to calculate (using official statistics) the approximate quantity of a creative class in nowadays society (in Lithuania and in some countries of the world: the European Union’s average of 27 countries, the USA, Canada, Russia; China still does not have such statistics). The research showed that in the nowadays society (that could be called creative society), the representatives of creative class make not less than 25–30% of all employees in that country (using official statistics, and namely, the economic activity classification ‘NACE Rev. 2’ and its analogues in other countries, in the section level, the creative class is calculated as the sum of the most suitable economic activities: J, K, L, M, P, Q, R). Moreover, the research showed that the quantity of creative class in the nowadays society was constantly increasing – by 3% on the average in every 10 years (estimating official statistics for the period of 1990–2020 where available). The article is based on the results of the doctoral dissertation prepared by the author.
Communication of Attitudes Towards Childless Women in Politics: A Content Analysis of Lithuanian News Site Comments
Authors: Gedvilaitė-Kordušienė Margarita
Published: June 2022

Based on social representations theory, the paper focuses on the communication of attitudes towards childless women in politics in one of the Internet news sites. One article case was selected, and a qualitative content analysis of comments (365) was conducted. The article and the content of comments were on childless women in politics. The predominant hegemonic social representation is most commonly reflected via an argument that childless women lack practical experience; therefore, they could not represent the interests of families with children. The chosen method allows expressing more radical and aggressive attitudes towards childless women roles. The polemic social representation opposes hegemonic attitudes through the arguments breaking the interlink between female procreation role and their role in the public sphere, also through the critique of double standards. Finally, emancipatory social representation undertakes the neutral position, emphasising the freedom of choice. Thematic anchoring is the most common communicative mechanism in all three types of social representations.
Activities of the Lithuanian Seimas in Foreign Policy 1920–1927
Authors: Grigaravičiūtė Sandra
Published: June 2022

Išsaugoti nepriklausomybę. Lietuvos Seimo veikla užsienio politikoje 1920–1927 metais (Preserving Independence. Foreign Policy Activities of the Seimas of Lithuania between 1920 and 1927) is a monograph by Audronė Veilentienė written from the perspective of Lithuania’s statehood. It addresses the activities of the Lithuanian parliament – the Seimas – in foreign policy during the period between 1920 and 1927. This book is like a breath of fresh air in the historiography of Lithuanian foreign policy and diplomacy, which has long been tormented by foreign concepts and is therefore full of complexes. It also acts as a counterbalance to “the falsification of history, the humiliation of the Lithuanian nation and state, and the compromising of the idea of statehood itself” as well as a stimulus for “developing the nation’s historical consciousness” [7, 9]. This in-depth study based on the analysis of Lithuanian and foreign sources immortalises the efforts of the members of the Lithuanian Seimas, Lithuanian politicians, and diplomats in preserving the independence.
The Development of Electronic Module Based on Scientific Literacy on Colloidal Topic
Authors: Silaban Ramlan , Sitorus Marham , Musa Panggabean Freddy Tua , Manullang Elssya
Published: June 2022

This research is motivated by the problem of the lack of variety of teaching materials used during the teaching and learning process in schools. The reason for this research is to design electronic module teaching materials based on scientific literacy on colloidal topics. This research is a development research consisting of 4 stages, namely: define stage, design stage, develop stage, and disseminate stage. This research instrument uses validation sheets and questionnaires which are analyzed descriptively qualitatively and descriptively quantitatively. This electronic module was validated by 4 media validators, namely 2 chemistry lecturers and two chemistry teachers and material validators, namely 1 chemistry lecturer and two chemistry teachers. Based on the results of the study, the percentage of assessment on the validation of teaching materials by media experts was 89% with very feasible assessment criteria and the percentage of assessment on validation of teaching materials by material experts was 91.75% with very appropriate assessment criteria on aspects of content feasibility, language feasibility, presentation and presentation feasibility. graphic eligibility. The response of class XII IPA 7 students from SMA Negeri 7 Medan was obtained with a total percentage of 91.29%, which means students strongly agree and accept and respond to teaching materials very well.
Data Preparation For Machine Learning Modelling
Authors: Njeri Ndung’u Rachael
Published: June 2022

The world today is on revolution 4.0 which is data-driven. The majority of organizations and systems are using data to solve problems through use of digitized systems. Data lets intelligent systems and their applications learn and adapt to mined insights without been programmed. Data mining and analysis requires smart tools, techniques and methods with capability of extracting useful patterns, trends and knowledge, which can be used as business intelligence by organizations as they map their strategic plans. Predictive intelligent systems can be very useful in various fields as solutions to many existential issues. Accurate output from such predictive intelligent systems can only be ascertained by having well prepared data that suits the predictive machine learning function. Machine learning models learns from data input using the ‘garbage-in-garbage-out’ concept. Cleaned, pre-processed and consistent data would produce accurate output as compared to inconsistent, noisy and erroneous data.
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Presenting as Cortical Subarachnoid HaemorrhageA Case Report and Review
Authors: Aradhey Parag Rameshrao , Takalkar Kedar , Kinkar Jiwan , Patil Tushar
Published: June 2022

In the presence of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH), diagnosis of underlying Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) is challenging as there is no difference in clinical presentation and therapeutically it is important because CVT need to be treated with anticoagulant unlike SAH. This article is about a 50-year-old male presenting with headache, right hemiparesis, and recurrent seizures. The Computed Tomography (CT) head was suggestive of SAH in right posterior parietal region. But Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) venogram showed cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Hence, he was treated with anticoagulants. The patient showed significant clinical improvement. SAH secondary to underlying CVT is relatively rare entity. After reviewing medical literature of such cases, 42 case reports and case series forming 95 cases of SAH secondary to CVT were found.
Flat Foot in 14-16 Years Old Adolescents and its Association with Bmi and Sports Activity
Authors: Raj R Jagadish , Ashwini Chamanahalli Appaji , Ajoy Shiv Manik
Published: June 2022

Introduction: The main arches of foot are the medial longitudinal, the lateral longitudinal and the transverse arches. The term pes planus denotes an excessively flat foot. There is no precise degree of flatness that defines pes planus and it may be either physiological or pathological. Aim: To identify flat foot in age group of 14-16 years by clinical examination, classify them into flexible and rigid and to study the association of Body Mass Index (BMI) and sports activity with flat foot. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 323 adolescents in the age group of 14- 16 years chosen from five high schools in and around MS Ramaiah Medical College Campus, Bangalore, Karanataka, India. Both foot were clinically examined separately, with foot raised off the ground (non weight bearing) and standing on the same foot with the other foot raised (weight bearing position). Presence of arch in non weight bearing and absence in weight bearing was classified as flexible flat foot. Absence in both positions was classified rigid flat foot. The BMI was calculated and history of sports activity was recorded. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: Out of the total participants, 106 (32.8%) participants had flat foot. Among them, 89.62% were flexible and 10.37% rigid flat foot. Bilateral Pes Planus was common when compared to unilateral, being more prevalent among the male students. Chi square test gave a p-value of 0.521 for flexible and 0.176 for rigid flat foot in association with BMI. Conclusion: Flat foot in the age group of 14-16 years is predominantly flexible. Higher prevalence of flexible and rigid flat foot was observed among males. No association between BMI or sports activity with Pes Planus was noted.
Entrepreneurial Competency Mapping: A Study with Reference to the Educated Youth of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Kavithambika S. , Palanichamy N. Venkatesa , Sheela M. Shantha , Vasanthi R.
Published: June 2022

Entrepreneurial activity is a significant source of revenue and employment, and addresses the shortage of alternative employment possibility required to absorb young population. India has proved to have a relative advantage in terms of youth population distribution when compared to other countries. Competency mapping was the process of identifying key competencies for a specific job and it aided in identifying an individual's strengths and shortcomings, allowing them to better understand themselves and focus their efforts in order to be successful in their careers. The main objective of this was to map the competencies required to take up entrepreneurship as career / profession. The study also assessed the actual level of entrepreneurial competencies in the educated youth and identified gaps in competencies. Random sampling technique was adopted for the study with a total of 385 educated youth and 15 entrepreneurs from five districts in Tamil Nadu. A total of 20 desired entrepreneurial competencies in the early phase of entrepreneurial journey were identified and mapped. The sample educated youth were then assessed for the actual level of these competencies, and the results indicated that knowledge of schemes and incentives (4.13), negotiation skills (4.09), and knowledge of the legal business environment (4.03) were found to have the highest competency gap. It was suggested that entrepreneurship training and skill development programmes could shift their focus from overall skill development to developing targeted competencies necessary for specific phases in the entrepreneurial process.
Approach and Application of the Rational Choice Theory in Decisions, Interests and Preferences of the Active Players in the Migration Crisis (2014-18): the Interactive Role of the European Union and the Turkish Policy
Authors: Kalerante Evaggelia , Oudatzis Nikolaos M. , Tzikas Konstantinos D. , Tsantali Calliope D. , Poulos Charalampos
Published: June 2022

The 2014 refugee crisis has led to a crisis of trust among the institutions and the leaders of the European Union (E.U) as a supra-national political instrument. Furthermore, it highlighted the disadvantageous condition of the E.U is, such as deficits in humanitarian and democratic ideals, in solidarity among member states, and the consequences of strengthened nationalistic and xenophobic stereotypes. It is claimed that an initially apparent institutional failure was just a transitional stage of an ongoing strategic game oriented by choices and preferences of the dominant players. Thus, the refugee crisis management was guided by multiple nested games, national priorities and political competition themes under the goal of achieving the premium objectives of each player. Hence, the management of the crisis formed a field against collective expression of common European political objectives, confirming the rationality of the individual (national) motivation based on a hierarchy of preferences. The aim of the present article is to analyse, within the scope of the rational choice theory, the strategic choices and the decisions of the member states, as well as to highlight the complexity of the refugee crisis, which in parallel with the economic crisis, contributed to the questioning of the E.U’s power in its core formation.
Degeneration in Renal Cells of Freshwater Fish (Channa punctata) under Exposure of Nigrosine Black (Acid Black-2), a Tanning Industry Dye
Authors: Srivastava Jyoti Prakash , Chand Vishal
Published: June 2022

Nigrosine Black (Acid Black-2) is popularly used in tanning industries and a huge amount of this dye comes out with effluent of tanning industries, this dye reached near water bodies, and what impact produced on their aquatic life not reveal yet, Hence a study was plan to find out the impact of Nigrosine black dye on the renal cell of freshwater fish Channa punctata. Sub-acute and chronic exposure to Nigrocine Black produced significant renal cellular degeneration in fish C. punctata. The 1/20th LC50 (96h) of the Nigrocine Black produced degenerating changes in the kidney tissues of fish. Renal corpuscles were revealing swollen and contained some degenerated RBC and thmbrocytes, which appeared to be cellular debris in Bowman space, due to the rapid destruction of the nuclei of erythrocytes. The liberated hemoglobin and other cytoplasmic materials were also observed, while 1/20th  of LC50 (96hr) of Nigrosine Black produced renal degeneration in Bowman’s capsule and swelling in the glomerulus in the intoxicated fish along with renal tubules atrophy, degeneration  as compared to the control group of fish. The low dose of Nigrosine Black Toxicity in fish produced nephropathy, and nephrosis. While the high dose of Nigrosine black dye produces Glomerulonephritis in experimental fish. The kidney cells of experimental fish are damaged by both doses of Nigrosine Black. The physico-chemical property of aquarium water was kept constant during whole duration of experiment.
The Effect of Adding Tilapia Protein Concentrate on the Level of Preference for Bubble Pearls
Authors: Rambe Khoyrunnisa , Maulina Junianto, Ine , Pratama Rusky Intan
Published: June 2022

This research aims to determine the percentage of addition of tilapia protein concentrate in the manufacture of bubble pearls to the level of preference of the resulting product. One of the source materials that can be used in the formulation for making bubble pearls is tilapia protein concentrate. With the addition of tilapia protein concentrate, it can add nutritional value such as protein. The method used in this research is an experimental method with 4 additional treatments of tilapia protein concentrate, that is 0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7,5% involving 15 semi-trained panelists as replicates. Parameters observed were hedonic tests (preferred level) based on organoleptic characteristics including appearance, aroma, texture, and taste as well as a proximate test (water content, protein content, and fat content) of bubble pearls. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the 5% tilapia protein concentrate treatment was the most preferred treatment by the panelists with a value of 56.71% water content, 3.79% protein content and 3.54% fat content. because with the addition of tilapia protein concentrate of 5% gave the preferred results of texture, taste, appearance and aroma that were not specific. The resulting texture is chewy with a more attractive taste and appearance.
The Exchange Rate Analysis of Catfish Cultivators: A Case Study in Sindangwangi Majalengka Indonesia
Authors: Putri Amalia Yushardian , Gumilar Iwang , Rosidah . , Suryana Asep Agus Handaka
Published: June 2022

Majalengka Regency has great potential in the fisheries sector, because the availability of water in some areas is quite abundant even though it is in the dry season. This welfare of fish farmers can be seen using the Fish Farmer Exchange Rate Analysis (NTPI). I analyzed NTPI for catfish farmers in Majalengka Regency using a case study method, with sampling techniques, namely purposive sampling. Primary data was obtained from catfish farmers in Sindangwangi District, Majalengka Regency and secondary data were obtained from related agencies analyzed using NTPI. The results obtained in this study indicated that NTPI hatcheries catfish in Sindangwangi District have NTPI of 94%, which is NTPI<100 meaning that catfish hatchery cultivators are not yet at the prosperous level, while for NTPI catfish enlargement in Sindangwangi District had NTPI of 105% or NTPI>100 indicating that catfish enlargement cultivators have reached a prosperous level.
Design a Real-time Communication System using 3CX Software-based Private Branch Exchange Phone System on Raspberry Pi Device
Authors: Naaman Diyar Waysi , Rasheed Bilal Hikmat , Ahmed Berivan Tahir , Salih Akram Yousuf , Mustafa Saad Hasan
Published: June 2022

With the advancement of technology, the telephone network has become the primary mode of communication worldwide, and private businesses have increased their reliance on telephone communication. Many organizations choose to establish their own service in order to manage internal calls. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is one of the emerging technologies that may provide low-cost service with high-quality and availability. VOIP technology enables the transfer of multimedia data such as audio and video. While some VoIP services require a computer or a dedicated VoIP phone, others allow you to make VoIP calls using your landline phone via a special adaptor. Rather than using a traditional private branch exchange (PBX), we used a Raspberry pi, which is a set of credit card-sized single-board computers, as a server for handling voice and video call communications over a wired or wireless LAN network while monitoring the entire system. Wireshark is a software application that is used to capture packets in a network and present information about certain packets in as much detail as possible.
Socio-demographics, Social Support and Adherence: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Perspective of users of Antiretroviral Therapy in a Nigerian Secondary Health Facility
Authors: Nnebue Chinomnso C. , Ehigie James O. , Enaboifo Louisa O. , Ejeta-Obi Edith O. , Emenalo Ugochi J.
Published: June 2022

Studies in varied resource settings report consistent trends in benefits among Clients adherent to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Social support in this instance may potentiate treatment outcomes. This study aims to determine the socio- demographics, social support and adherence to ART among clients accessing care at a General Hospital in Nigeria. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study of a sample of 340 clients determined using Cochran formula and selected via systematic sampling. Data collection is by interview via semi-structured questionnaire. Analysis is by statistical package for social sciences version 22.0. Tests of associations are with chi-square test with alpha set at < 0.05. The study reveals bimodal age groups. Males are 122 (35.9%),43 (12.7%) are long distant commercial vehicle drivers, 25 (7.4%) are hospitality workers, while113 (32.2%) reports receipt of social support and298 (87.7%) adherence to HAART. An association exists between social support and adherence (p=0.000).In summary, the survey finds socio-demographic variations, with association between social support and adherence. There is need for behavioral change interventions that target variations in socio- demographics in enhancing adherence via good social support.
Biofortification of Rice to Augment Iron Availability for Better Health of Population
Authors: Saini Ritu , Saini Harnek Singh , Verma Sunita , Verma Ajay
Published: June 2022

Aim: Rice is one of the largely consumed cereal and masses have been expressed anemia conditions. Iron augmentation of rice varieties had been carried out by agronomical biofortification as established an easy way to reach the poor rural masses for enhancing the concentration of particular minerals.

Methodology: Six rice varieties were evaluated during kharif in the net houses of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CCS HAU augmented with 0 mM 0.1m 0.5 mM Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA-Fe(II)). Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) related metabolites along antioxidative metabolites were estimated in grains, upper shoots & lower shoots.

Results: Roots of HBC19 and Palman579 and lower and upper shoots of PUSA1121 contained higher iron. Highest iron in dehusked grains was recorded in Palman579 followed by HBC19, PUSA1121, HKR120, Super and Govind. Production of toxic super oxide radical (O2- ) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and lipid peroxidation (MDA),  enhanced in all the varieties with increase in Fe concentration. Antioxidative metabolites’ contents (ascorbic acid and glutathione) and activities of antioxidative enzymes [super oxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR)] invariably increased with increasing iron treatment in both root and shoot.

Interpretation: Less accumulation of reactive oxygen species along with the gradual increase in antioxidative metabolites’ contents and enzymes’ activities at higher iron treatments suggest that a better ROS scavenging ability to restrict the damage to cellular membranes due to lipid peroxidation may be responsible for the adaptation of these varieties at high iron levels.
Studies on Response of Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis L.) to Scooping Technique of Propagation on Propagule Formation
Authors: Masoodi Nasir Hamid , Hussain Qazi Altaf , Nazki I. T. , Nelofar . , Sofi M. Nayeem
Published: June 2022

An investigation on propagation through scooping in different cultivars of Hyacinth viz.Purple Sensation, Yellow Stone, Purple Star, Fondant, Gipsy Queen and Aladdin was carried out in the Division of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture SKUAST K, Shalimar Srinagar during 2019-20 with an objective to study response to scooping technique and propagule ratio. Results depicts minimum days for sectioning after incubation (36.00 days), visible bud formation days (46.50) ,days to bud development (84.50 ) resulted with cultivar Yellow stone. Further maximum no of bulbils per bulb(18.90), bulbil diameter(9.95mm), bud length(2.93 cm) and bud weight(0.38 g) after incubation resulted in cultivar yellow stone where as maximum days for sectioning after incubation (47.50 days), visible bud formation days (68.00 days), days to bud development (100.50days) and minimum values for no of bulbils per bulb(13.20), bulbil diameter(8.25mm), bud length(2.33 cm) and bud weight(0.21 g) after incubation resulted in cultivar Gipsy queen. Response of different cultivars to scooping for propagule ratio showed significant variation.
Impact of Yield Attributes and Yields of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.)) Varieties under Different Sowing Windows
Authors: Nagaraju D. , Kharbade S. B. , Sthool V. A. , Shaikh A. A. , Jadhav J. D. , Balasubramanian R.
Published: June 2022

An agro-meteorological investigation was undertaken to determine“the impact of crop yield attributes and yield of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) varieties under different sowing windows” during kharif, 2017-18 and 2018-19 at Department of Agricultural Meteorology, College of Agriculture, Pune. In this context, an experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. The treatment comprised of four varieties viz., Vipula, Rajeshwari (Phule T 0012), BDN 711 and ICPH 2740 as main plot and four sowing windows viz., 24th, 26th MW, 28th and 30th MW as sub plot treatments. Yield contributing characters viz., number of pods plant-1 (149.5 and 143.0), weight of pods plant-1 (113.8 and 107.6 g) and 100 seed weight (10.79 and 10.75 g) were found significantly higher in var. ICPH 2740 over var. Vipula, Rajeshwari and BDN 711.Grain yield (26.59 and 28.14 q ha-1) and stalk yield (39.61 and 36.7 q ha-1) were significantly higher in var. ICPH 2740 followed by var. Rajeshwari, Vipula and BDN 711.On the other hand, Grain yield (24.31 and 22.86 q ha-1) and stalk yield (63.6 and 61.8 q ha-1) was higher in 24th MW sowing window during the year 2017-18 and 2018-19, respectively.
Contribution of Spatial Maps in Groundwater Potential Zones using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
Authors: Bunkar Neelam , Nema R. K. , Awasthi M. K.
Published: June 2022

Now a days, surface water resources are becoming insufficient to fulfil the water demand because utility enhanced as compare to availability. Therefore a systematic planning of groundwater improvement using modern technique is essential for the proper management and utilization of this valuable resource. Total annual supply will basically completed by major source that is groundwater. The manifesto of this paper is to identify the contribution of spatial map and their methodologies applied for acquiring groundwater potential zones of study area using remote sensing and GIS. The parameters that are used here for identifying their importance in controlling groundwater potential zones slope, drainage density, lineament density, geology, geomorphology, soil texture, land use land cover and rainfall. Vital importance of groundwater potential was to identification of appropriate locations for extraction of water. The remote sensing and GIS tool have a significant tool for land and water resource studies. The result demonstrated that integration of remote sensing and GIS tool with the detail information about the themes and their effect on the groundwater will assess the groundwater potential of study area.
Influence of Potassium Levels and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Summer Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: Reddy Kaithi Adithya , C. Umesha , Ganesh Mannepu Venkata Sai
Published: June 2022

Background: Groundnuts are immensely rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins which offers you with a host of health benefits. Groundnuts are a great blend of healthy fats, protein and fibre that curbs your appetite, lowers the risk of heart disease and regulates blood glucose levels.

Objectives: Effects of potassium levels and spacing on growth and yield of summer groundnut.

Methods: With the goal of studying the effect of potassium and spacing on growth and yield of groundnut under a Randomized block design with 9 treatments (T1-T9) The experimental results revealed that 120 kg N/ha + 60 kg P/ha produced maximum plant height (49.7 cm) No. of Nodules/Plant (106) plant dry weight (22.9) No of pods (19.3) no of kernals (2.7) pod yield (3.62 ta/ha) Halum yield (4.65 ta/ha).

Conclusion: The combination of 40 kg potassium and 30x10 proved to be the most advantageous to farmers, resulting in, plant height (49.7 cm) No. of Nodules/Plant(106) plant dry weight (22.9) No of pods (19.3) no of kernals (2.7) pod yield (3.62 ta/ha) Halum yield (4.65 ta/ha) respectively.
Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Tejaswini N. , Sukumar K. , Srikanth T. , Mallaiah B.
Published: June 2022

Maize is (Zea mays L.) is one of the versatile and diversified crop grown under different agro-climatic conditions. Twenty-eight experimental hybrids along with eight inbred lines and one commercial check were evaluated at agricultural polytechnic, Polasa, jagtial to determine correlation and path analysis for yield and yield attributing traits. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications. Correlation studies revealed that ear girth and 100 grain weight had showed highest positive significant correlation with grain yield per plant. Path coefficient analysis exhibited that days to 50% silking had highest positive direct effect on grain yield per plant followed by hundred grain weight, ear girth, number of kernels per row, number of kernels per row and plant height at phenotypic level and genotypic levels. Hence, these traits can be taken as the useful criteria for the development of superior hybrids that ultimately benefit the family community to improve their net income.
Green Living: A Panacea for Secured Environment
Authors: O. M. Agbogidi, , C. E. Enujeke, , W. O. Egboduku, , S. C. Odume, , O. M. Agbogidi, , F. O. Stephen
Published: June 2022

An attempt has been made to establish that green living is a panacea for a secured environment. The paper noted that green environment also known as ecofriendly, nature friendly or nature green refers to goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies that help to reduce, minimize the harm upon the ecosystem or the environment. Going green activities that result to more environmentally friendly practices that help to safeguard the environment and sustains natural resources. Green science is all about sustainability to secure the ecosystem by reducing, reusing and recycling for continuity of species. Green spaces filter pollutants and dusts from the air. They produce shade and lower temperature in urban areas. They also increase productivity, promote green living that helps to conserve energy and prevent air, water and noise pollution. They are borne for the environment hence prevent health deterioration. Going green can improve general efficacy of a business and can trim operation costs for the business. The environment is the most important resource for life where we get water, power and oxygen hence regarded as our closest neighbour needed for survival. Going green is a choice and it contributes to the development of the planet and makes the place a healthier habitation to live for both present and future generations. Green homes are more durable, reduce carbon footprint, increase creativity, healthy air sufficiency, boost economy, increase floral diversity and allow non-toxicity of products. The study established that we have been living on nature and living green is the only time we pay back. Living green brings happiness and satisfaction to one because green is natural, wealthy, fruitful and productive hence helping to keep the environment secured. It is concluded that green living is a panacea for a secured environment.
Transient Biventricular Dysfunction Following Pericardiocentesis for Cardiac Tamponade
Authors: Akrim M. , Dihi B. , Camara M. , Jamili M. El , Karimi S. El , Benzarouel D. , Hattaoui M. El
Published: June 2022

Pericardial decompression syndrome (PDS) is an unusual, potentially fatal complication that occurs after pericardial drainage for cardiac tamponade. either by needle pericardiocentesis or surgical pericardiostomy. It manifests with paradoxical hemodynamic deterioration and/or pulmonary edema, commonly associated with ventricular dysfunction. PDS usually begins after initial clinical amelioration after pericardiocentesis. It is largely under-reported and may be neglected in clinical practice. While the precise mechanisms behind PDS are not well understood, it seems to be strongly related to patients with preexisting ventricular dysfunction. Doctors who perform pericardial drainage should be mindful of the associated high-risk factors for the intervention, taking into consideration the uncommon possibility of PDS formation.
Effect of HB Cleanser® Bitters on Haematological Parameters in Wistar Rats
Authors: Aderonke Shorinwa Olusayo , Onyekazuru Obasi Sunday
Published: June 2022

The public advertisement with indiscriminate sale of herbal bitters has led to increase in consumption without adequate information on the safety profile of the product. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of HB cleanser® bitters (a polyherbal mixture composing of Aloe vera, Acinos arvensis, Moringa oleifera, Chenopodium murale and Cinnamomum aromaticum, Allium sativum on haematological parameters in Wistar rats.

Twenty-eight animals were randomly allotted into 4 groups comprising 7 animals each. HB cleanser® bitters was administered at doses of 1 ml/kg, 1.03 ml/kg and 1.29 ml/kg according to the manufacturers recommendation while the fourth group was administered with normal saline orally for 28days consecutively. Feed and fluid intake were measured daily. Haematological parameters (PCV, RBC, WBC, HB, platelet, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, eosinophil, and basophil) were evaluated. Flavonoids, saponins and cardiac glycosides were revealed as the phytoconstituents. The results showed that the HB cleanser bitters at 1.03 ml/kg significantly (P<0.05) increased the WBC (17.00 ± 3.22 x109/L), while there was a non-significant ((P>0.05) decrease in RBC, PCV and Hb (4.88 ± 0.14 ×1012/L, 44.40 ± 1.17%, 14.54 ± 0.55 g/dl) when compared to control. A non-significant increase in platelets occurred at all doses. The findings of this study have shown that HB cleanser® bitters caused an increase in white blood cell count with a reduction in haemoglobin concentration and red blood cell count hence, it should be taken with caution.
Prospective Observational Study: Risk Factors and Outcomes of Diabetic Foot Ulcer among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Admitted to Government Medical College, Nizamabad
Authors: Sirasu Madhukar , Ramchandraiah C. , Muralidhar C.
Published: June 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), sometimes known as diabetes, is a collection of metabolic illnesses defined by a persistently high blood sugar level. Frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased appetite are common symptoms. In all nations, DM complications have become a serious public health issue.

Objectives: A hospital-based study, a prospective observational study was conducted among diabetic patients with diabetic foot ulcers at Government Medical College (GMC), Nizamabad. From September 2020 to October 2021

Materials and Methods: To calculate the sample size, a total population of 450 patients with type 2 DM diagnosed during the 6-month study period was considered. DFU patients were studied clinical characteristics of diabetic foot ulcer patients among diabetes mellitus patients, and risk factors and outcomes of diabetic foot ulcer.

Results: 100 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) patients were admitted to the GMC throughout the research period, with 61 (61%) of them being male. The age group between 18 to 78 years, with an average of 58.9 ± 9.56 years. The following groups had higher frequencies among participants: married 56 (56 %), schooling up to primary school 36 (36%). Type 2 diabetes mellitus affected 59 of them (59%). Amputations were performed on 35 (35%) of the patients, whereas 65 (65%) had no amputation. The most generally recommended antibiotic for the treatment of DFU was cloxacillin + metronidazole 39 (39%), followed by ceftriaxone. Furthermore, diabetic foot ulcer patients with neuropathy were more likely to require amputation (AOR = 1.6250; 95 % CI: 0.6479, 4.0756) than diabetic foot ulcer patients without neuropathy.

Conclusion: Blood glucose level, higher body mass index, inappropriate antibiotics use, neuropathy and advanced grade of diabetic foot ulcer were independent predictors of amputation. Thus, a focus on weight loss, treating hyperglycemia, and prescribing suitable antibiotics for patients with neuropathy and advanced diabetic foot ulcers might reduce the unfavorable consequences of diabetic foot ulcers.
A Comparative Study on Influence of Epidural Volume Extension on the Block Characteristics of Subarachnoid Plain Bupivacaine for Lower Abdominal Surgeries
Authors: Aniobi Vernatius Chibueze , Ebirim Longinus Ndubuisi , Tobin Maxwell
Published: June 2022

Background: Central neuraxial block is a common anaesthetic technique for lower abdominal surgeries. Epidural volume extension is a technique that involves the injection of saline into the epidural space immediately following intrathecal injection, after the institution of combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia.  This technique has some advantages over general anaesthesia like a circumvention of laryngeal response to airway manipulation. It also provides an effective sensory and motor blockade. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of epidural volume extension on the block characteristics of subarachnoid plain bupivacaine administered for lower abdominal surgeries.

Results: All the forty-two patients recruited completed the study. The mean time to request for the first analgesia was significantly longer in group Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE) (208.63 + 84.14 minutes) than in group Subarachnoid (S) (148.95 ± 40.55 minutes), P= 0.02.  The maximum median level of sensory block was significantly higher in the Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE) group compared with the Subarachnoid (S)  group and this was recorded at the 8th minute; T4 (T4-T6), and T5 (T5-T7), respectively. (P=0.01).  The mean time to reach T6 sensory level was significantly less in group Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE); 6.00 + 1.80 minutes compared with group Subarachnoid (S); 7.00 + 1.10minutes. (P=0.04). The systolic and diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, pulse rate and peripheral oxygen saturation recorded during the duration of surgery was within normal limits in both Subarachnoid (S)  and  Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE)groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. The side effects recorded were hypotension and shivering. Hypotension occurred in 19.0% of patients in both groups, while shivering occurred in 9.5% in group Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE) and 4.8% in group Subarachnoid (S) (P=0.575).

Conclusion:  This study showed that epidural volume extension when using intrathecal low dose plain bupivacaine for lower abdominal surgeries not only provided adequate sensory and motor block but also a prolongation of anaesthesia. The incidences of side effects noticed in both groups were low and similar. Therefore, this study underscores the relevance of epidural volume extension on the subarachnoid block characteristics.
Combined Effect of Marble Dust and Waste Paper Sludge in Improving Engineering Properties of Black-cotton Soil of Gelan Area, Ethiopia
Authors: Kebede Dereje , Khan Afzal , Asha Argaw , Benti Chimdi Gedfa
Published: June 2022

Black-cotton soil creates a problem in construction sites of Gelan area, Ethiopia because of its swell and shrinks behavior due to moisture change. In the present study, an alternative method of soil stabilization using the combined effects of Marble dust and waste paper sludge is investigated based on laboratory test results. Standard compaction and unconfined compressive strength tests were performed by mixing Black-cotton soil with waste paper sludge of 5, 10 and 15% by mass of soil. From the tests and experimental studies, addition of 5% waste paper sludge is obtained as optimum blend to improve soil strength. Therefore, soil is mixed with varying percentages of marble dust (i.e., 10, 20, 30 and 40%) in addition to 5% waste paper sludge which resulted in significant improvement of the soil plasticity, swelling and strength characteristics. From the study it is concluded that addition of 5% waste paper sludge with 30% marble dust is the optimum amount to improve the engineering properties of the Black-cotton soil
Effects of Combination of Bi-inject (Triamcinolone and Mitomycin) After Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy for Short Urethral Strictures
Authors: Rehman Abdul , Fawad Ahmed , Javed Atif , Khan Sajjan
Published: June 2022

Background: Urethral stricture disease has always been a challenge for urologists. Different treatment modalities that are used for treatment of urethral stricture disease, however recurrence has been a persistent problem. Agents such as triamcinolone and mitomycin-C offer hope but merit to be researched.

Objective: To test the combination of triamcinolone and mitomycin in direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU).

Methods: This quasi-experimental analysis was conducted in Ziauddin Hospital North Nazimabad upon a sample of 116 patients (selected using non-probability, consecutive sampling) in two groups (A: Experimental and B: Control) of 58 each. Data was recorded onto a structured questionnaire containing inquiries pertaining to basic biodata, sociodemographic details, disease history, operative notes and post0operative follow-up. The data obtained was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 and MS. Excel 365.

Results: The mean age of the sample stood at 47 (SD ± 05) years, with the age ranging from 19 to 80 years. The etiology was idiopathic in most (55.2%) of the cases and the primary urethral strictures were the commonest (67.2%). Most strictures appeared between 6 to 9 months after the procedure and the incidence decreased with passage of time till no new cases were reported at 1 year. The outcome of the treatment in group A bi-inject given was regarded as success in 49 (84.5%) and in group B bi-inject not given was 32 (55.2%) of the cases. Among those that experienced a recurrence, majority (63%) of the patients experienced bulbar urethral stricture, while the remaining (37%) faced membranous urethral strictures. Few complications were seen in both groups, predominant among which was bleeding.

Conclusion: After careful consideration, it is concluded administration of triamcinolone and mitomycin in direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) yields a successful outcome significantly (<0.05) more frequently (84.5%) than the control group (52.5%).
Novel Technique in Late Stage Avascular Necrosis of Lunate: Tendon Interposition and Ligament Reconstruction with ECRL Tendon– A Case Report
Authors: Desai Sarvang , Patel Apurva , Shah Malkesh
Published: June 2022

Aim: To evaluate clinical and functional results of extensor carpi radialis longus tendon ball interposition for treatment of late stage avascular necrosis of lunate (kienbock’s disease).

Materials and Methods: Patient with stage 4 kienbock’s disease was treated with excision of lunate and ecrl tendon interposition to fill the cavity of the excised lunate bone. Tendon was split. One half was left in situ and the other was used to fill the cavity by passing it to the scaphoid and triquetrum. This also helps to maintain intercarpal stability. Functions were assessed using grip strength, range of movement of wrist, quick dash and visual analogue score. Radiological examination was performed to assess carpal height ratio and progression of arthritis.

Results: Long and bulky ecrl tendon acts as a spacer to fill the excised lunate. it also provides scapho lunate and lunate triquetral ligament reconstruction for inter carpal stability.

Conclusion: ECRL tendon used for interposition with reconstruction seems to be an effective treatment modality for late stage of kienbock’s disease.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Susceptibility Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Glioblastoma Diagnosis
Authors: Baloch Mahnaz , Sahito Abid Ali , Hussain Mohsin , Jatoi Asma , Azeem Nazia , Shah Zeeshan Ahmed
Published: June 2022

Objective: To determine the ddiagnostic accuracy of susceptibility weighted magnetic resonance imaging (SW-MRI) for glioblastoma diagnosis by taking biopsy as gold standard.

Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done at department of Radiology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Karachi from June to December 2017. Total 114 cases with focal neurological deficit, seizures, stroke and CT scan findings of a mass with irregular thick margins and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure were enrolled. All the study subjects undergone SWI MRI. Brain biopsy was done during the same period of hospitalization. All the data was collected by study proforma and analysis of data was done by SPSS version 26

Results: Total 114 cases were studied and mean age of the cases was 50.64+10.37 years. Males were in majority 60.5% and females were 39.5%. Lesion average size was 4.34 cm. Glioblastoma was diagnosed among 68.4% cases on SW-MRI, while its was diagnosed among 71.1% study subjects by biopsy. SW-MRI showed sensitivity 90.1%, specificity 84.8%, PPV 93.5%, NPV 77.7% and diagnostic accuracy was found 88.59%.

Conclusion: The SW-MRI was observed to be the best diagnostic tool for glioblastoma with diagnostic accuracy of 88.59%, sensitivity 90.1% and specificity 84.8%. This diagnostic tool may helpful to indorse the expected diagnosis in clinical practice.