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Mariusz Piotr Kamiński. Defining with Simple Vocabulary in English Dictionaries.
Authors: Herbst Thomas
Published: August 2022

This book must be the most thorough and comprehensive up-to-date account of restricted vocabularies of the English language. In the Introduction, the author formulates six research questions, which partly aim at the design of different restricted vocabularies, and, partly focus on the effectiveness of definitions based on restricted vocabularies. Chapter 1 traces the development of restricted vocabularies back to the 17th century and outlines important stages such as Isaac Pitman's and Kaeding's shorthand systems. The author then makes a distinction between (a) the frequency-based objective approach taken by scholars such as Thorndike and Horn, (b) a more pedagogically oriented approach associated with Harold Palmer and Michael West, and (c) a logical approach attributed to Ogden and Richards, and discusses the pros and cons of each of them. The remainder of the chapter is devoted to a very detailed outline and critical discussion of Michael West's famous and influential General Service List. He comes back to the GSL after outlining a number of word list projects that were designed for pedagogical purposes in Chapter 2, which also deals with human-computer communication projects and Wierzbicka's theory of a semantic metalanguage.
The Mental Lexicon in Lexicography: The Diccionarios Valladolid-UVa
Authors: Fuertes-Olivera Pedro A.
Published: August 2022

This article analyzes the possibility of making dictionaries that take into consideration the mental lexicon, i.e. words do not work in isolation; instead, they are dynamic constructs that are activated, stored, processed and retrieved gradually. For that, it proposes several general lexicographical and methodological ideas and illustrates them referring to their implementation in the Diccionarios Valladolid-UVa: (a) dictionary types are a thing of the past; (b) words are not only holistic products but also processes that are always on the move; consequently their descriptions in dictionaries must be as complete and precise as possible; (c) dictionaries must be equipped with dynamic search system, e.g. systems for allowing human and machine-users search and retrieve a la carte, e.g. in a speaking situation; (d) there must be a huge number of words and other data types for describing each meaning and usage of each lemma, thus favoring the creation of patterns and the learning process associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI); (e) designing and making online dictionaries is a cooperative process in which lexicographers and several types of experts must participate; (f) the main task of lexicographers is the preparation of lexicographical data, which can be used in many different forms, formats and usages, being the making of dictionaries one of them.
Evolving Paralysis after Motor Vehicle Collision
Authors: Prendergast Nicole , Duanmu Youyou
Published: August 2022

Case Presentation: An 85-year-old male who had been prescribed prasugrel presented to the emergency department (ED) after a motor vehicle collision and developed progressive neurological deficits. Computed tomography imaging demonstrated epidural thickening from the second through seventh cervical vertebrae, and magnetic resonance imaging was notable for a cervicothoracic epidural hematoma. The patient underwent emergent decompression with a favorable outcome.

Discussion: Cases of traumatic spinal epidural hematomas are rarely seen in the ED. These are part of a small subset of operative neurological emergencies that benefit from urgent surgical intervention.
Shell histology of the Triassic turtle, Proterochersis porebensis Szczygielski & Sulej, 2016, provides novel insights about shell ankylosis
Authors: SZCZYGIELSKI Tomasz , SŁOWIAK Justyna
Published: August 2022

Shell suture obliteration (ankylosis) was exceptionally frequent in the earliest turtles, in contrast to post-Triassic taxa. Since modern turtles grow mostly along sutures, early ankylosis in Triassic taxa is intriguing. The Triassic turtle Proterochersis porebensis Szczygielski & Sulej, 2016 is known from numerous specimens, allowing observation of shell microstructure changes during ontogeny. Shell ankylosis occurred seemingly randomly in individuals of variable size, including small and morphologically juvenile, and completely obscured the initial bony composition. We propose that this phenomenon in the Triassic turtles can be an effect of early evolutionary stages of shell histogenesis and physiological mechanisms still used in shell regeneration in modern species. We also describe some parallels between the unusual peripheral microstructure of another Triassic turtle, Waluchelys cavitesta Sterli, Martínez, Cerda & Apaldetti, 2020, and Proterochersis porebensis. Microstructural changes imply that Proterochersis porebensis could change habitat during ontogeny, small individuals appearing more aquatic and larger more terrestrial.
Ancient Egyptian Prisoner Statues Catalogue
Authors: Prakash Tara
Published: August 2022

Catalogue of statue fragments examined in Ancient Egyptian Prisoner Statues
Application of integrative model of developing teaching in the subject nature and society
Authors: Cenić Dragan , Vidosavljević Slađana
Published: August 2022

This work is an attempt to present integrative teaching as an innovative model, to point out its advantages and great possibilities in teaching as well as to determine its application in teaching Nature and society. Our task was to draw attention to the importance of applying integrative model in teaching Nature and society and to the contents of certain spheres of teaching that can be integrated through this teaching subject. Active role of students in the process of teaching is widely insisted upon nowadays, because of which teachers are expected to choose contents, activities or certain models which will be the most efficient in realization of the teaching process. In accordance with the defined topic and the research subject, objects and tasks, as well as the study of relevant literature, we pointed out that the topic is extremely actual and important for teaching Nature and society, especially for theory and practice within the subject. The research showed that contents integration offers teachers the possibility to find authentic ways to join different aspects of the teaching material, by which the contents are interpreted and presented in an interesting and meaningful way.
Managing trade transactions in the covid era: The rise of e-commerce
Authors: Bubanja Iva , Vidas-Bubanja Marijana
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has widespread and long-lasting implications for the global economy causing general economic stagnation and crisis. Different industries and sectors strive to maintain the functioning of their business and stimulate companies to increasingly rely on the potential and power of digital technologies and network communications. In the trade sector, there was raising awareness about the importance of digitization and leveraging digital commerce as a strategic investment and competitive advantage. More and more trade companies started looking at digital channels not as an addition to their physical location but as a strategic source of long-term, sustained growth, which proved to be a significant boost for e-commerce all over the world. In this paper, B2B and B2C e-commerce segments are analyzed including current trends and dynamics, management of new business models, and expected implications of the latest digital technology innovations. Investments in new digital technologies tools and solutions in e-commerce had been driven by the need for frictionless shopping, personalization, and improved operational efficiency required by new-age customers. Experiences of the Serbian economy in e-commerce transactions are analyzed as well.
New sedatives and analgesic drugs for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Authors: Lee Jae Min , Park Yehyun , Park Jin Myung , Park Hong Jun , Bae Jun Yong , Seo Seung Young , Lee Jee Hyun , Chon Hyung Ku , Chung Jun-Won , Choi Hyun Ho , Lee Jun Kyu , Kim Byung-Wook ,   Endoscopic Sedation Committee of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Published: August 2022

Procedural sedation has become increasingly common in endoscopy. Sedatives and analgesics induce anxiolysis and amnesia. In addition, an appropriate level of sedation is necessary for safe procedures including therapeutic endoscopy. Midazolam and propofol are the most commonly used drugs in sedative endoscopy. In recent years, the need to ascertain the safety and effectiveness of sedation has increased in practice. Therefore, new sedatives and analgesic drugs for optimal sedative endoscopy, have recently emerged. This article reviews the characteristics of sedatives and analgesics, and describes their clinical use in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
2021 m. apgintos žemės ūkio mokslų srities daktaro disertacijos
Authors: ŽEMĖS ŪKIO MOKSLAI. Lietuvos mokslų akademija,
Published: August 2022

2021 m. apgintos žemės ūkio mokslų srities daktaro disertacijos
Phytosanitary conditions of differently biodiversed maize, hemp and faba bean crops
Authors: Balandaitė Jovita , Ginelevičius Ugnius , Švereikaitė Austėja , Romaneckas Kęstutis
Published: August 2022

The investigations were carried out at the Experimental Station of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy, in 2021. The soil of the experimental site is silty light loam Planosol. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of multi-cropping intensity on the prevalence and damage of diseases and pests, as well as on weed abundance and biomass. The methods of crop diversification were studied:

1. Maize mono-crop (KU);2. Hemp mono-crop (KA);3. Faba bean mono-crop (PU);4. Maize and hemp binary-crop (KU + KA);5. Maize and faba bean binary-crop (KU + PU);6. Hemp and faba bean binary-crop (KA + PU);7. Maize, hemp and faba bean ternary-crop (KU + KA + PU).

Contrary to expectations, the number of pests found in the hemp mono-crop (KA) and faba bean mono-crop (PU) was lower and the damage caused was lower than in the binary and ternary crops. Crop diversification has been an effective method of controlling faba bean diseases. The lowest abundance and intensity of Botrytis fabae and Ascochyta fabae were found in hemp and faba bean binary-crop (KA + PU). Binary maize and faba bean crop (KU + PU) were most effective in weed controlling, with the lowest number and biomass of weeds.
Pseudomonas syringae influence on winter wheat yield
Authors: Kelpšienė Jurgita , Supronienė Skaidrė
Published: August 2022

The last year research shows that pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas syringae which cause leaf blight and basal glume blotch are spreading in Lithuania. The loss of grain yield because of P. syringae caused diseases might be from 5 to 50%. The decrease of grain yield depends on many factors, including environment conditions (especially temperature and humidity). The aim of the study is to identity how different strains and infection of Pseudomonas syringae influence winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) yield in Lithuania. In vitro five varieties of winter wheat (Dagmar, Janne, Edvins, Skagen and Artist) have been infected by cell suspensions of eight different P. syringae strains (1.0 × 106 KSVml–1) in different growth stages (BBCH 61, BBCH 63-65, BBCH 70- 71 and BBCH 75). The wheat has been sprayed by sterile distilled water in the control variant. Grain weight differences between the investigation variants have been estimated after wheat achieved full maturity (BBCH89). With reference to the analysis data of three statistical factors we can say that the P. syringae infection time did not have a significant influence on the grain weight (P = 0.1970), but the influence of the varieties and P. syringae strains was statistically significant (P = 0.0000). The interaction between different factors such as the infection time and varieties, the infection time and P. syringae strains as well as P. syringae strains has been statistically significant. The referential bacteria P. syringae pv. syringae (strain No. CFBP 4108 Van Hall 1902) and P. syringae pv. Atrofaciens (strain No. CFBP 3587 Mac Culloch 1920) reduced the grain weight mostly (P = 0.0000), respectively, 10.2 and 9.1% compared to the control.
2022 ASCO Annual Meeting: Takeaways for the Advanced Practitioner
Authors: Faiman, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN®, BMTCN, FAAN Beth
Published: August 2022

Welcome to our special issue on highlights from the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Taking place from June 3 to 7, 2022, oncology professionals from around the world convened in Chicago to discuss the latest in cancer research. The more than 2,800 abstracts presented at the meeting and 2,400 additional abstracts published online addressed critical issues and questions in oncology, such as new treatment options for patients, disparities among patients with cancer, and innovations in care delivery.
Breast Cancer: 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting Highlights for the Advanced Practitioner
Authors: Lauria, RN, APN, AOCNP Jacquelyn , DiMarco, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Rose
Published: August 2022

Jacquelyn Lauria, RN, APN, AOCNP®, of Rutgers Cancer Institute, discusses results from the DESTINY-BREAST04 trial on HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, findings on sacituzumab govitecan in HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, and options for disease progression after a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Rose DiMarco, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, considers insights provided by a survey on participation in clinical trials among Black patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Implications of Freire’s Education Theory and Corresponding Action Plans for Secondary School Home Economics Education
Authors: Lee Hyun-Jin , Chae Jung Hyun
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore the implications of Freire’s education theory for secondary school Home Economics Education (HEedu). We conducted a review of books written by Freire and classified the characteristics of his education theory into 9 categories. Based on these categories, we concretely explored the forms in which Freire’s education theory could be applied in this area of education through interviews with Home Economics (HE) teachers. We also searched for activities that can be carried out by HEedu agents and the support that can be given by social institutions. The implications of Freire’s education theory for HEedu are that education should exhibit love and respect for human beings, be ethically and democratically responsible, enable people to dream as well as hope, support consciousness and praxis by reflection, stimulate epistemological curiosity in learners’ lives and experiences, promote subjectivity, autonomy and self-reliance, engage in dialogue to bring about a change in relationships rather than viewing dialogue as a skill, and stimulate political engagement. Freire‘s education theory therefore has multiple implications for the purpose, mission, and content of education, teaching methods and perspectives, and directions regarding the role of HE teachers. The results are expected to provide practical assistance in developing a persuasive curriculum for HEedu that can help learners restore subjectivity and love for human beings and their society by expanding the horizons of HEedu philosophy from the critical science of Habermas to Freire’s education theory.
Facial injury burden of personal mobility devices: a single-center retrospective analysis
Authors: Yoon Jae Hee , Jeon Hong Bae , Kang Dong Hee , Kim Hyonsurk
Published: August 2022

Background: Personal mobility devices (PMDs) have become an increasingly popular transport modality globally. With increasing social interest in and demand for PMDs, the number of individuals visiting emergency departments with PMD-related injuries has also increased annually. This study aimed to evaluate injury patterns and treatment costs for patients treated in the department of plastic surgery in a trauma center.Methods: In this retrospective study, data concerning patients with PMD-related injuries from January 2017 to December 2021 were reviewed. The data retrieved included age, sex, alcohol consumption, helmet use, the type of impact, onset of injury, place of first visit, type of injury, admission status, operation status, and treatment cost. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the effects of various factors on cost.Results: Data were collected from 93 patients. Until 2019, the annual number of PMD-related accidents was less than 10; however, this number increased sharply in 2020. The average cost of hospitalization was USD 7,698 whereas the average cost of non-hospitalization was USD 631. Only fractures had a significant association with total cost in linear regression analysis (p < 0.001).Conclusion: The prevalence of PMD use and related injuries requiring plastic surgery during the study period showed significant health and financial costs both to the patients involved and to society. This cost could be reduced through stricter regulations concerning PMD use, advocating the use of protective gear, and promoting greater awareness of safety measures and of the consequences of PMD-related accidents.
Covert Aggression and Gifted Adolescent Girls
Authors: Phelps Connie , Beason-Manes Ashley , Lockman Amy
Published: August 2022

While considerable research exists on bullying in P-12 schools, few empirical studies address bullying and gifted students. Moreover, the field of Gifted, Talented, and Creative Education lacks single construct studies on covert aggression and gifted students. Also known as relational aggression, covert aggression purposefully manipulates relationships and damages reputations through less obvious or hidden forms of bullying. This exploratory study in a Midwest state analyzed quantitative and qualitative data gathered from 27 gifted adolescent girls on covert aggression instances with intellectual and non-exceptional female peers during 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants tallied incidents of covert aggression, provided short written comments, and participated in structured group interviews. Of 1037 incidents, covert aggression occurred most prevalently during 7th grade. Participants indicated fewer incidents with their intellectual peers than with non-exceptional peers. Academic topics of intelligence, grades, and name calling formed a cluster of incidents most frequently experienced with intellectual and non-exceptional peers. Participants attributed covert aggression to their differentness from non-exceptional peers. Covert aggression topics of intelligence and grades with intellectual peers seemed linked with negative aspects of competition. Participants found support from intellectual peers at school who provided empathy for their advanced abilities. Prevalence and subjective experience results from both groups indicated gifted adolescent girls encounters with covert aggression impeded development of their giftedness and full inclusion in secondary school environments. Peer support groups that recognize covert aggression behaviors and practice intervention strategies might ameliorate its harmful effects and improve the social-emotional wellness of gifted adolescent girls.
The Catch-A-Wave Theory of Adaptability: Core Competencies for Developing Gifted Behaviors in the Second Machine Age of Technology
Authors: Renzulli Joseph S.
Published: August 2022

In this article, I describe a series of Five Core Competencies that gifted education specialists should consider integrating into their teaching to respond to the many changes that are taking place in technology, work, and career preparation. Although the focus of this theory is on high- level jobs usually pursued by college graduates and advanced degree students, this work also has relevance for the general-education community because future employment at all levels will require various degrees of proficiency in the Core Competencies discussed below. Students who will pursue college degrees and professional level jobs will need to attain advanced levels of these skills, have the opportunity to explore a wide range of skills, and be able to learn them more rapidly. Students should be placed in learning situations that require the adaptability that is the theme of this article so that they will learn to apply the skills in ways that will lead to success in job-transformational situations. Leadership and advanced-level positions require high levels of both performance and flexibility in the competencies that will be discussed below. The Catch-A-Wave Theory of Adaptability will be introduced with the presentation of background information and a rationale for the theory. The theory itself along with the five Core Competencies included in the theory will follow and then be supplemented with a section that provides strategies and resources for developing those competencies.
Post-Secondary Education in the Inner-City: Breaking barriers and building bridges in a divided city
Authors: MacKinnon Shauna
Published: August 2022

The Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies (UICS) is a department in the faculty of Arts at the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. The Department is located outside of the main campus in one of Canada’s poorest neighbourhoods. UICS is intentionally located here to offer access to postsecondary education to people who might not otherwise attend university. Our department aims to encourage people who have come to believe that university is ‘not for them’. It also serves to bring students from other areas of the city into the neighbourhood to begin to dispel long held misconceptions about the North End. We continue to develop our critical, place-based model in the spirit of putting ‘reconciliation into action’. As described by Senator Murray Sinclair, the former Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, it is “‘up to society’ to step up and take the actions that are needed." (CBC 2017). At UICS, we are committed to ‘stepping up’ by creating opportunities for learning through honest dialogue, and challenging systemic divides in our community.
Closing the Spiritual Circle of Life: The Unconditional Love Revolution
Authors: Kirsch Christiane
Published: August 2022

This article presents and combines theories and philosophies on the spiritual rebirthing and ascension process emanating from psychology, comparative mythology, and comparative religion. It addresses various states of the soul encountered on the mystical journey to Divine Union and the various ways God assists human beings in completing this process, both personally and collectively. The analysis of the soul regeneration process — the science of the saints — addresses human sanctification during earthly existence and eventually beyond if the worldly life does not suffice to complete this process. Furthermore, the role of the Divine Feminine in salvation history is highlighted as well as the importance of the alchemical communion between divine counterparts in the inauguration of the Millennium of Peace leading toward the New Jerusalem.
Thinking Preference Awareness, Leadership Skills and Learning Behaviour
Authors: Boyko-Head Christine
Published: August 2022

Prior to Covid-19, studies identified a gap between the skills employers needed and the skills graduates had (IBM, 2012, 2016, WEF2016b). Still impacted by the pandemic, graduating classes of the future may not be any different. This paper shares findings from an Applied Research in Innovation and Education (ARIE) pilot project conducted between 2016-2017 at Mohawk College, Ontario Canada with 117 students enrolled in a 14week, mandatory Communications course. Specifically, the pilot project explored perceptions of leadership, employability skills and attributes in post-secondary students and how they perceived and assessed their leadership skills and developmental needs for future employment. The study also examined how learner awareness of their own and others thinking preferences when problem-solving impacted their academic behaviours and development goals. The aim was to determine the impact thinking preference awareness in learners might have on their communication, collaboration, and development of personal and professional learning targets. Using a mixed-methods, transformative-emancipatory critical approach, the research highlights the classroom as a living laboratory rich in emergent research questions and revealed additional areas of research regarding thinking preference theory and language, self-differentiated learning and inclusive, learner-focused curriculum design.
Investigating the Success of Academically Talented Students with Financial Need: Pathways and Decisions of Jack Kent Cooke Scholars
Authors: Brandon Laurel E. , Reis Sally M. , McCoach D. Betsy
Published: August 2022

This study investigated the outcomes of financial aid, advising support, and other enrichment opportunities provided to academically talented high school and college students who have strong financial need. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides funding to exceptionally promising young scholars from low-income families to enable them to attend and graduate from competitive universities and also complete graduate school. This research identified positive outcomes of this support for academically talented scholars who received financial support. All responding scholars attended and graduated from selective, competitive colleges, completing their undergraduate education at a much higher rate than their socioeconomic peers and the general population. Over half of the scholars also were enrolled in or completed graduate school.
Accelerating the discovery of rare tree species in Amazonian forests: integrating long monitoring tree plot data with metabolomics and phylogenetics for the description of a new species in the hyperdiverse genus Inga Mill
Authors: Guevara Andino Juan Ernesto , Hernández Consuelo , Valencia Renato , Forrister Dale , Endara María-José
Published: August 2022

In species-rich regions and highly speciose genera, the need for species identification and taxonomic recognition has led to the development of emergent technologies. Here, we combine long-term plot data with untargated metabolomics, and morphological and phylogenetic data to describe a new rare species in the hyperdiverse genus of trees Inga Mill. Our combined data show that Inga coleyana is a new lineage splitting from their closest relatives I. coruscans and I. cylindrica. Moreover, analyses of the chemical defensive profile demonstrate that I. coleyana has a very distinctive chemistry from their closest relatives, with I. coleyana having a chemistry based on saponins and I. cylindrica and I. coruscans producing a series of dihydroflavonols in addition to saponins. Finally, data from our network of plots suggest that I. coleyana is a rare and probably endemic taxon in the hyper-diverse genus Inga. Thus, the synergy produced by different approaches, such as long-term plot data and metabolomics, could accelerate taxonomic recognition in challenging tropical biomes.
Multiple propane gas burn rates procedure to determine accuracy and linearity of indirect calorimetry systems: an experimental assessment of a method
Authors: Ismail Mohammad , Alsubheen Sanaa A. , Loucks-Atkinson Angela , Atkinson Matthew , Alkanani Thamir , Kelly Liam P. , Basset Fabien
Published: August 2022

Objective

Indirect calorimetry (IC) systems measure the fractions of expired carbon dioxide (FeCO2), and oxygen (FeO2) recorded at the mouth to estimate whole-body energy production. The fundamental principle of IC relates to the catabolism of high-energy substrates such as carbohydrates and lipids to meet the body’s energy needs through the oxidative process, which are reflected in the measured oxygen uptake rates (V̇O2) and carbon dioxide production rates (V̇CO2). Accordingly, it is important to know the accuracy and validity of V̇O2and V̇CO2 measurements when estimating energy production and substrate partitioning for research and clinical purposes. Although several techniques are readily available to assess the accuracy of IC systems at a single point for V̇CO2 and V̇O2, the validity of such procedures is limited when used in testing protocols that incorporate a wide range of energy production (e.g., basal metabolic rate and maximal exercise testing). Accordingly, we built an apparatus that allowed us to manipulate propane burn rates in such a way as to assess the linearity of IC systems. This technical report aimed to assess the accuracy and linearity of three IC systems using our in-house built validation procedure.

Approach

A series of trials at different propane burn rates (PBR) (i.e., 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 mL min−1) were run on three IC systems: Sable, Moxus, and Oxycon Pro. The experimental values for V̇O2 and V̇CO2 measured on the three IC systems were compared to theoretical stoichiometry values.

Results

A linear relationship was observed between increasing PBR and measured values for V̇O2and V̇CO2 (99.6%, 99.2%, 94.8% for the Sable, Moxus, and Jaeger IC systems, respectively). In terms of system error, the Jaeger system had significantly (p < 0.001) greater V̇O2(mean difference (M) = −0.057, standard error (SE) = 0.004), and V̇CO2(M = −0.048, SE = 0.002) error compared to either the Sable (V̇O2, M = 0.044, SE = 0.004; V̇CO2, M = 0.024, SE = 0.002) or the Moxus (V̇O2, M = 0.046, SE = 0.004; V̇CO2, M = 0.025, SE = 0.002) IC systems. There were no significant differences between the Sable or Moxus IC systems.

Conclusion

The multiple PBR approach permitted the assessment of linearity of IC systems in addition to determining the accuracy of fractions of expired gases.
Effects of exogenous calcium on the drought response of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze)
Authors: Malyukova Lyudmila S. , Koninskaya Natalia G. , Orlov Yuriy L. , Samarina Lidiia S.
Published: August 2022

Background

Drought is one of the major factors reducing the yield of many crops worldwide, including the tea crop (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze). Calcium participates in most of cellular signaling processes, and its important role in stress detection and triggering a response has been shown in many crops. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible effects of calcium on the tea plant response to drought.

Methods

Experiments were conducted using 3-year-old potted tea plants of the best local cultivar Kolkhida. Application of ammonium nitrate (control treatment) or calcium nitrate (Ca treatment) to the soil was performed before drought induction. Next, a 7-day drought was induced in both groups of plants. The following physiological parameters were measured: relative electrical conductivity, pH of cell sap, and concentrations of cations, sugars, and amino acids. In addition, relative expression levels of 40 stress-related and crop quality–related genes were analyzed.

Results

Under drought stress, leaf electrolyte leakage differed significantly, indicating greater damage to cell membranes in control plants than in Ca-treated plants. Calcium application resulted in greater pH of cell sap; higher accumulation of tyrosine, methionine, and valine; and a greater Mg2+ content as compared to control plants. Drought stress downregulated most of the quality-related genes in both groups of tea plants. By contrast, significant upregulation of some genes was observed, namely CRK45, NAC26, TPS11, LOX1, LOX6, Hydrolase22, DREB26, SWEET2, GS, ADC, DHN2, GOLS1, GOLS3, and RHL41. Among them, three genes (LOX1, RHL41, and GOLS1) showed 2–3 times greater expression in Ca-treated plants than in control plants. Based on these results, it can be speculated that calcium affects galactinol biosynthesis and participates in the regulation of stomatal aperture not only through activation of abscisic-acid signaling but also through jasmonic-acid pathway activation. These findings clarify calcium-mediated mechanisms of drought defense in tree crops. Thus, calcium improves the drought response in the tea tree.
Does Cementing Influence CRP and ESR Levels after Total Hip Replacement in Early Postoperative Period? A Prospective Interventional Study
Authors: Krishna Anant , Vijayakumar Vivek , Bansal Tungish , Garg Sudhir Kumar , Gupta Sandeep , Jain Gunjar
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The role of CRP and ESR in diagnosing delayed (>6 weeks) periprosthetic joint infection prior to performing a revision joint arthroplasty is well established. Aim: To evaluate the effect of bone cement on C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in the first 3 weeks after Total Hip Replacement (THR). Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study conducted in Departemnt of Orthopaedics at Government Medical College ,Chandigarh, India, between June 2014 and December 2017. Sixteen patients who underwent an uncemented THR and 15 patients who underwent a hybrid THR were included in the study. Serum CRP and ESR were measured on the day before surgery and postoperatively on days 1, 2, 3, 7, 12, and at 3 weeks. Comparison of ESR and CRP values between the groups were performed using a Student’s t-test. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups with respect to age, gender, indication of surgery, comorbidities, operative time and blood loss. CRP showed a peak at day two with a mean value of 203.74±46.15 mg/L in the uncemented group and a mean of 206.10±46.78 mg/L in the hybrid group, with normalisation by 3 weeks. ESR values showed a peak on day three with a mean of 94.28±5.97 mm/ hour in the uncemented group and 92.15±6.86 mm/hour in the hybrid group and remained elevated even at 3 weeks. Statistically, no significant difference was observed in CRP and ESR values after the usage of cement in total hip arthroplasty (p-value >0.05 in all cases). Conclusion: Bone cement does not affect CRP or ESR values significantly in the early phase after uncomplicated total hip arthroplasty
Mechanisms Supporting Students’ Social and Emotional Learning Development: Qualitative Findings from a Teacher-Led Intervention
Authors: Peddigrew Emma , Andrews Naomi C. Z. , Al-Jbouri Elizabeth , Fortier Alexandra , Weaver Tracy
Published: August 2022

While the positive outcomes of social-emotional learning (SEL) are well documented, few studies examine the mechanisms supporting students’ SEL. Seven elementary teachers participated in audio-recorded focus groups/interviews following the implementation of an evidence-based, implementation sensitive SEL intervention. The current study identifies key mechanisms for effective school-based SEL interventions: (1) a whole-class approach; (2) a new vocabulary and shared language; (3) implementation of short, easy, reliable practices; (4) emphasis on transferable SEL strategies; and (5) improvements in teachers’ SEL knowledge, confidence, and behaviour. Findings support prevention and intervention practices to educate, train, and support stakeholders on the importance of classroom SEL.
Evaluation of the Effect of Working Hours on Haematological Parameters among Cement Loaders in Port-Harcourt
Authors: Nyebuchi Jonathan , Adjekuko Collins Ohwonigho , Okur Adams Matthew , Ken-Ezihuo Stella Urekweru , Jumbo Mieiwari Ibifubara
Published: August 2022

Cement dust exposures has been reported to result in significant occupational health problems and long term complications and symptoms. This study was aimed at assessing the impact of work hours on haematological parameters of cement workers. 100 cement loaders were selected in a simple random technique from cement site and depot in Port Harcourt who have worked for at least 3months. The subjects were divided into three groups based on work hours: Group 1 which comprised 27 subjects composed of subjects with 1-5 work hours; Group 2 which had 62 subjects were subjects with 6-10 works hours; Group 3 which had 11 subjects were subjects with more than 10 work hours. Blood collected in EDTA using venipuncture method was assayed for full blood count (FBC) using haematology analyzer and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) using Westergreen method. The results were statistically compared among the groups for test of significance using ANOVA. ESR levels among the groups were not significant (p=0.9812). WBC levels among the groups were not significant (p=0.1289). RBC levels among the classes were statistically non-significant (p=0.1038). Hb level among the classes was statistically non-significant (p=0.3408). MCV level among the classes was not significant (p=0.6768). MCH level among the classes was not significant (p=0.7109). MCHC level among the classes was statistically non-significant (p=0.9776). PLT level among the classes was not significant (p=0.9776). MPV level among the classes was not significant (p=0.1759). Lymphocyte level among the classes was not significantly different (p=0.5882). Neutrophil level among the classes was not significantly different (p=0.2244). Eosinophil level among the classes was significantly different (p=0.0544). Basophil level among the classes was not significantly different (p=0.2213). Monocyte level among the classes was not significantly different (p=0.9977). This study has shown that working hours does not have any significant effect on haematological parameters among cement loaders in Port Harcourt.
Explicit Risk Management in Agile Software Projects: Its Relevance and Benefits
Authors: Thom-Manuel Osaki Miller
Published: August 2022

Risk management is the systematic process of controlling risks and it is critical to the success of all software development projects. Agile software development methodologies by the inbuilt features utilized, control risks. However, this does not work for all cases of software development projects and supplementary means may need to be applied. This can be addressed by introducing an intentional and formal way of managing risks in the agile environment. Explicit risk management promises numerous benefits if properly implemented.

This study intends to review and deduce based on the risks identified, the relevance and benefits of formally managing risks in agile software development projects. To achieve the aim of this study, the researcher reviewed risk management procedures in a typical agile setting as well as research that exposed the insufficiency of the inherent risk management process in agile projects and the identified risks. Related research papers from peer-reviewed journals and other reliable sources were reviewed to extract risks that occurred using agile without explicit risks management. The study inferred that some risks do exist that occurred with the introduction and use of the agile method itself. Also, there could be risks that surface when the project size exceeds a limit. Thus, managing risks explicitly will go a long way to address such risks. Consequently, the researcher was able to deduce the relevance and benefits of implementing explicit risk management in an agile software development project.

This study showed that it is beneficial to incorporate formal risk management procedures in agile software development when mega software projects are being developed. However, to maintain the agility of the agile methods which happens to be a major benefit of the utilization of agile methods, more research is needed to further explore explicit risk management in the agile environment without violating the swiftness in the agile settings.
Predictive Value of TIMI Risk Index for Angiographic No-reflow after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Authors: M. Ashmawy Medhat , A. Elgendy Ihab , K. Ibrahim Ibtsam , M. Abdulazim Mohamed
Published: August 2022

Objective: In patients with acute coronary artery disease, the TIMI risk index (TRI), the thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) risk score, and the global registry of acute coronary events (GRACE) risk score (GRS) have all been documented.  The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between no-reflow (NRF) and admission TRI, major cardiac events (MACE), and in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (P-PCI).

Methods: Between March and December 2019, 100 consecutive patients diagnosed with STEMI and treated with PPCI at Tanta Main University Hospital in Tanta, Egypt, were included in the research population. Each patient consented following a thorough history taking, evaluation of coronary risk factors, clinical examination, and electrocardiogram analysis. Additionally, all instances were classified using the Killip method. The GRS, TRS, and TRI values were examined.

Results: The GRS, TRS, and TRI scores were significantly associated with increased NRF, MACE, and hospital mortality in STEMI patients treated with P-PCI, suggesting that TRI is a straightforward indicator with fewer parameters that accurately reflects P-PCI success.

Conclusion: TRI has been demonstrated to enhance the risk of in-hospital mortality and MACE. TRI uses straightforward and cost-effective ways to test patients who have experienced a STEMI. Additionally, a high TRI may assist in identifying high-risk individuals and developing suitable treatment solutions.
Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Analysis in Mung Bean Genotypes (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek): An Experimental Investigation
Authors: Nalajala Sindoora , Singh N. Brajendra , Jeberson M. Samuel , Sastry E. V. D. , Yumnam Sonika , Sinha Bireshwar , Singh Okendro
Published: August 2022

Mung bean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is one of the most important pulse crops due to the high content of protein as well as the ability to nitrogen fixation in soil. Seed yield is the most complex trait which highly influenced by other traits and also the environment. In this view, the study was aimed to evaluate the relationship between yield and yield attributing traits of sixty genotypes of Mung bean. The genotypes exhibited significant variability in respect to all the fourteen quantitative characters studied. Genetic variability studies showed presence of good amount of variation among the sixty genotypes. Highest PCV and GCV was recorded by seed yield followed by number of seeds per plant and primary branch length. The characters, seed yield per plant, number of seeds per plant, primary branch length, biological yield, harvest index, 100 seed weight, number of pods per plant, number of clusters per plant, plant height and number of primary branches had shown high heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percent mean. Seed yield per plant had shown highly significant and positive correlation with number of clusters per plant, number of pods per plant, pod length, number of seeds per pod, number of seeds per plant, biological yield and harvest index at both phenotypic and genotypic levels. Path analysis showed that biological yield and harvest index were the most important characters for yield improvement.
Physico-chemical Analysis of Fresh Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L) Fruit Pulp from Jammu Region India
Authors: Ayoub Anjum , Singh Jagmohan , Sharma Sushil
Published: August 2022

This study was conducted in the division of the food science and technology SKUAST-Jammu in which the physicochemical analysis of the fruit of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L) was done in year 2020. The colour values L*, a*,b* values, crude protein content, crude fat content, solubility per cent, crude fibre, TSS, and ash per cent, total sugars per cent, ascorbic acid mg/100gm, total phenolic compounds mg GAE/g, Carbohydrates per cent ,FRAP nmol FeSo4/g were assessed. colour values were (L*) value of 99.6, (a*) value of 17.0, and (b*) value of 73.0, while solubility, moisture content, T.S.S, crude fibre, crude protein, crude fat, and ash content were found to be, respectively, 78.5percent, 76.83percent, 15.12ºBrix,13.5percent, 1.32 per cent. Titratable acidity for fresh persimmon pulp was 0.11 percent, and total sugar content was 14.60 percent.
University Students’ Health: Case of Chronic Diseases
Authors: Mwangi Wangui Patrick , Anapapa Ayubu , Koech Julius
Published: August 2022

The percentage of university students currently nursing chronic infections/diseases is alarming, and for a long time, these students are ever thought to be healthy. However, research shows otherwise and management of students’ health should be recognized and efforts be directed towards the same. This paper aimed to review the work done by other researchers concerning university students when it comes to chronic diseases and their health, make general comments and emphasize the need to have stakeholders focus on university students in terms of acquiring the right and modern technology meet for dealing with the elephant in the room. About 25 published papers were selected from the internet as they came across and a summary was made from each on what the researchers found concerning the university students’ health and chronic diseases. It was found that no researcher didn’t find unhealthy students and up to 30% of the students can be found infected in a given university. All concluded that the health of the students is deteriorating with time. Therefore, there is a need for stakeholders such as university managements, governments, non-governmental organizations among others to deal with the situation before it’s too late. University students are the next-immediate workforce and their health should not be left to fate. Once this workforce is maimed, there shall be a big problem in the future when things slip out of hand: and this work suggests that all stakeholders to come together and arrest the situation on time.
DESFIGURANDO A HISTÓRIA, FIGURANDO SENTIDOS:
Authors: Leonel Bruno Vieira
Published: August 2022

Toda imagem é uma combinação de fragmentos narrativos. Cada fotografia, cada pintura agrupa em si intenções, sentido e impressões capazes de provocar novas sensações toda vez que alguém a vê. É com uma análise sobre esses e outros temas ligados à historiografia das imagens que o autor Jacques Rancière debate preocupações a respeito do poder de representação e manipulação pictórica em seu livro Figuras da história.
MULHERES NA COMUNICAÇÃO EM CIDADES DE INTERIOR:
Authors: Massuchin Michele Goulart , Lima Daniele Silva
Published: August 2022

Este artigo tem por objetivo abordar como problemas relativos às diferenças de gênero aparece no cotidiano das mulheres que trabalham na área da comunicação. Embora parte significativa das pesquisas esteja concentrada na observação de capitais e dos grandes veículos de comunicação, este estudo busca identificar questões de gênero em Imperatriz, no Maranhão, um cenário de interior, em que a área passa por um processo tardio de desenvolvimento. A abordagem metodológica leva em consideração três processos: mapeamento das comunicadoras, aplicação de questionário e realização de entrevistas. Como dados de análise, tem-se informações de 56 mulheres que responderam um questionário – 85% do total mapeado na cidade – e de dez entrevistas realizadas posteriormente. Os resultados indicam dificuldades para se impor no mercado, a ausência do posicionamento das empresas sobre o tema e barreiras para expor os problemas em função das relações de proximidade.