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Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Resilience of Adolescent
Authors: Sharmila Pooja, Khwairakpam
Published: May 2022

Adolescence is the time which is crucial for the overall development of a person both mentally and physically. In this period, along with academic intelligence, emotional intelligence (EI) also plays an equal or strong role in student life. Adolescence period is also characterized by diverse changes that take place which may be physiological, social, or emotional and inability to deal with these changes may lead to maladjustment and popping up of various psychological issues such as academic alienation. Adolescents should be made capable of handling their emotions effectively so as to develop the capability to deal with psycho-social problems. Thus, it is the need of the hour to develop EI and resilience among adolescents so that they can effectively deal with the psycho-social problem such as academic alienation. The present study was conducted on the Relationship between EI and academic resilience of adolescents. Thus, a sample of 150 adolescents was selected randomly from Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh, India to conduct the study. Academic resilience scale by Kr. Mallik and Simranjit Kaur (2015) was used to assess the academic resilience of the adolescents. EI scale by team leadership toolkit leading across London based on Denial Goleman book EI (1995) was used to assess the EI of adolescents. The result of the study showed that there is a strong relationship between EI and academic resilience of adolescents
Evaluation of the Quality and Scientific Accuracy of YouTube Videos as a Source of Patient Education Information on Skin Self-examination
Authors: Gulve Reeya , Gothankar Jayashree , Sardesai Vidyadhar
Published: May 2022

Objective: YouTube is currently being used for obtaining healthcare-related information. The objective of the study was to evaluate the quality and scientific accuracy of YouTube videos as a source of patient education information about skin self-examination. Methods: A YouTube search was conducted using keywords: skin self-examination and skin self-exam. First 100 videos of each search term (total 200) were included. Videos with irrelevant content, non-English videos, and videos with no audio or visuals were excluded from the study. Selected videos were divided into two groups based on the source of the video: healthcare group and non-healthcare group. A 5- point Global Quality Score (GQS) was used to evaluate quality and a 9- point content score was used to assess the scientific accuracy of the videos. Total views and number of days since upload were noted. Results: Of the 200 videos, 22 videos were selected for the study. The mean GQS and content score of all videos assessed were four and 8.09 respectively. Of these, 19 videos were uploaded by healthcare group. The mean GQS and content score of these videos were 4.11 and 8.11, respectively. Three videos were uploaded by non-healthcare group. The mean GQS and content score of these videos were 3.33 and 8 respectively. There was no statistical significant difference (P < 0.05) for all the measured variables among videos based on source. Conclusion: There is potential to increase public awareness about skin self-examination by utilizing YouTube. Considering there is a lot of low-credibility information, people need to be guided to reliable videos.
Clinical Efficacy of Amroid Tablet and Amroid Ointment in the Management of Arsha (Hemorrhoids) - A Single-Arm Open-Label Clinical Trial
Authors: Dudhamal Tukaram Sambhaji
Published: May 2022

Arsha is very common anorectal disease presents with bleeding per rectum, pain in ano, peri anal inflammation, and itching per ano. In modern system, hemorrhoids is defined as abnormal engorgement of vascular anal cushions. Incidence of hemorrhoids increases day-by-day due to poor food habits and lifestyle. There are many medical and surgical methods available for hemorrhoids but now-a-days demand of Ayurvedic herbal preparation is increasing in the society. An open labeled single arm prospective trail were conduct to evaluate the efficacy of Amroid tablet and ointment in cases of Arsha, that is, hemorrhoids. Total 144 patients of 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree hemorrhoids were treated with two tablets of Amroid orally thrice a day and Amroid ointment applied locally at per rectal before and after defecation for 4 weeks and patients were follow for 8 weeks. Highly significant (P < 0.0001) results were found in Ano-rectal pain, inflammation, bleeding per ano, itching per ano, constipation, prolapsed of piles even after treatment of 1 week, and it sustained throughout follow-up of 8 weeks. This clinical trial concluded that Amroid tablet and Amroid ointment have been potential to cure hemorrhoid up to third degree.
Anticancer Potential of Triazine Scaffold: A Brief Review
Authors: Saini Meenakshi , Kakkar Saloni , Sapra Ashu , Suhag Priyanka
Published: May 2022

Triazine is an important class of heterocyclic compounds. Triazine is a six-membered heterocyclic compound with three carbons replaced by nitrogen in the benzene ring. Triazine and its compounds exhibit a wide variety of pharmacological activity such as antifungal, anti-HIV, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antihypertensive, antiviral, antimalarial, antiprotozoal, and antibacterial. The triazine ring has been modified at different positions to generate new molecules. The structure of the new derivatives was characterized by common analytical method. Some examples of triazine compounds commonly used in rational medicine are: Ceftriaxone as an antimicrobial agent and 6-Azacytosine as an antiviral agent. The present review article enumerates on the biological potential of triazine and how it is beneficial to discover more new compounds that could be better in terms of efficacy and lesser toxicity.
Green Tea Catechins: Role as Antiviral Agents
Authors: Rizwana  , Akhtar Saamir , Sondhi Anita
Published: May 2022

Green Tea Catechins (GTCs) - unarguably the wonder compounds with numerous medicinal properties and health benefits. And most importantly, these benefits include antiviral effects, so significant nowadays in our corona-hit world. The major catechins of green tea are four - epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin, epicatechin, and epicatechin-gallate. While each one of these has its own unique properties, EGCG, as per different studies, has been reported to be the most effective catechin showing significant antiviral activity against a broad spectrum of human and animal viruses. The antiviral properties of green tea extracts are manifold and target different areas. These include direct inactivation of the virus particles, prevention of entry into the target cell, inhibition of gene expression, inhibition of protein expression, inhibition of intestinal α-glycosidases that are important for processing glyco-conjugates of viruses, and lowering of proliferation of virus. Furtehrmore, a positive correlation between the antioxidant effects of catechins and their antiviral activities has been suggested. The growing concern about our health and the persistent fight while we are amidst the present coronavirus pandemic makes the inhibitory effect of GTCs a promising area of research. Due to their “relief and rectification” properties, these may be considered as a food supplement to ameliorate the harmful and deadly effects of the virus. The bioavailability of these polyphenols has been shown to be influenced by factors such as temperature, food processing methods, food matrix, and interaction with other compounds. Furthermore, the hydrophilic nature of EGCG molecule limits its bioavailability at the site of action. However, this limitation can be overcome and bioavailability of GTCs can be increased by chemical interventions, such as attachment of fatty acids. These ensure wide availability, and even wider use. The leading objective of this review is to collate, summarize and explain the information available on GTCs, and their effect on various pathogenic viruses in humans and animals. The GTCs surely promise to be an important weapon in our armour to fight corona and other pathogens.
Association of Post-COVID Fatigue, Dyspnea, and Functional State with Sociodemographic Variable among the COVID-19 Sufferer of an Urban Section in Northeast India
Authors: Deka Kuldeep , Gogoi Pranjal , Borthakur Swapnav
Published: May 2022

Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), produced by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 a global pandemic, has many non-respiratory symptoms which persist for several months after the initial infection. The presence of post-COVID-19 conditions may affect the functional state and quality of life in COVID-19 patients who were recovered in either home isolation or acute care hospital settings. The present study is a community-based cross-sectional survey undertaken during the devastating second wave of COVID-19 and the subjects recruited were ≥ 18 years with more than 3 weeks of post-COVID state selected from the municipality areas of Guwahati Urban, Northeast India. All the participants were screened for their sociodemographic characteristics, fatigue with Chalder fatigue scale (CFS), dyspnea, and functional state with MRC dyspnea grade and post-COVID functional scale (PCFS). Descriptive statistics and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient analysis were used for statistical analysis where the fatigue total score and variable such as smoking status (P = 0.050) and time since symptom onset of COVID-19 (P = 0.046) in weeks showing a statistical significant relationship. There is a significant association between CFS and MRC grade with PCFS with P = 0.000 and 0.008, respectively. The study concluded that post-COVID conditions such as fatigue are more prevalent among the all individuals irrespective of their COVID-19 management in either home isolation or acute hospital care settings.
Assessment of Subjective Well-being among the Elderly Residing in Lucknow City
Authors: Chaturvedi Swapnil , Agarwal Shalini , Sharmila Khwairakpam
Published: May 2022

Research Background: Aging procedure is the action of growing old or progressing the appearance and attribute of old age. Subjective well-being is the self-observation and practice of positive and negative emotional responses and global and specific cognitive evaluations of well-being with life. The purpose of the study was to assess the subjective well-being of the elderly in Lucknow city. Methodology: An interview schedule along with the WHO (Five) Well-Being Index (1998 version) (subjective well-being assessment, psychiatric research unit) scale was used to collect the data. Descriptive research design and purposive random sampling technique were used to select sample for study. Major findings: The study revealed that most of elderly people came under good well-being category (50.0% of male and 43.47% of female) of subjective well-being assessment across gender. The study showed that there was no difference in subjective well-being of respondents across different age groups and gender. Conclusion: This study concluded with positive finding as we found during assessment that most of elderly people were having good well-being of subjective well-being. Very few respondents had poor subjective well-being.
Comparative Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Ashodhita and Gomutra Shodhita Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) Seed
Authors: Makwana Sarika , Mehere Nikhil , Chaudhary Swapnil , Bedarkar Prashant , Patgiri Pro Biswajyoti , Harisha C. R.
Published: May 2022

Background: Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) has immense therapeutic attributes and widely prescribed drug in skin disorders especially Shvitra (vitiligo). Its medicinal usage is found depict in Indian pharmaceutical codex, the Chinese, British and the American pharmacopoeias and in different traditional system of medicines such as Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha. Classic emphasized the Shodhana of Bakuchi seed as pre-treatment before its therapeutic use. Considering this, study was planned for pharmacognostical evaluation of Shodhita and Ashodhita Bakuchi seeds. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostical study, physicochemical analysis, and psoralen chemical test were performed for the Ashodhita and Gomutra Shodhita Bakuchi seeds powder. Results and Conclusion: Endosperm cells, palisade cells, and trichomes were found disturbed from their normal structure in Ashodhita sample. Oil globules are released from their site. Crystalline structure was observed in Shodhita sample. These changes were found due to the process of alkaline hydrolysis during Shodhana procedure. Alkaline pH (7.4) is found in suspension of Shodhita Bakuchi powder due to employed Shodhana process. Results of ash value, acid insoluble Ash, water-soluble extractives, and alcohol soluble extractives are found within normal limit as described in Ayurveda pharmacopoeia of India. These observations can be of use in future studies.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENTS USED WITH D/DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS
Authors:   Department of Special Education, Najran University, Albalhareth Ali , V. Paul Peter ,   Department of Educational Studies, The Ohio State University, Alasmari Ali ,   Department of Special Education, Prince Sattam bin Abdualaziz University
Published: May 2022

This qualitative case study investigated two teachers’ use of metacognitive strategies during reading instruction and the types of metacognitive assessments used to assess students’ metacognitive strategies. Data collection was performed using a case study methodology via two semi-structured interviews, observations of five reading instruction lessons, and two selfrecorded question responses, known collectively as the experience sampling method (ESM). The data collected were coded based on three time periods: planning before reading, monitoring during reading, and evaluating after reading. The findings reveal that the two teacher-participants spent a substantial amount of time activating their students’ prior knowledge and building vocabulary. In addition, both teachers only used think aloud assessments to examine the type of metacognitive strategies that their students used during reading sessions. There is a need to consider other metacognitive strategies, including evaluating strategies, and to utilize alternative methods of assessment alongside think aloud, such as interviews.
MOLECULAR-GENETIC TYPING OF VNTR POLYMORPHISM eNOS GENE IN HUMAN POPULATION OF TUZLA CANTON
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Tuzla, B&H, Avdic Aldijana , Lojo-Kadric Naida ,   Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,  (INGEB) Sarajevo, B&H, Ramic Jasmin ,   Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,  (INGEB) Sarajevo, B&H, Pojskic Lejla ,   Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,  (INGEB) Sarajevo, B&H, Hadziavdic Vesna ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Tuzla, B&H
Published: May 2022

The aim of the paper is to present the results of the VNTR gene polymorphism genetic variants molecular typing for endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in human population of Tuzla Canton. Based on the analysis of the distribution of eNOS gene genotypes in the total sample of respondents, the highest frequency was recorded for the (b/b) genotype, which was 73.0%. For the heterozygous (a/b) genotype of the eNOS gene, a frequency of 24.0% was determined, and a frequency of 3.0% was recorded for the (a/a) genotype. The research resulted in a database of local and global significance, namely, the incorporation of these data into the existing regional and European genetic database.
DEVELOPMENT OF MACEDONIAN MONOSYLLABIC AND DISYLLABIC TESTS FOR SPEECH AUDIOMETRY
Authors:   City General Hospital “8th September”, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Division of Audiology, Skopje, North Macedonia, Ristovska Lidija , Jachova Zora ,   Institute of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia, Kovacevic Jasmina ,   Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, Hasanbegovic Husnija ,   Institute for Human Rehabilitation, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study was to develop Macedonian monosyllabic and disyllabic tests for speech audiometry, to record the speech materials, and to conduct clinical validation of the tests. The following criteria were applied: word familiarity, phonetic balance, and homogeneity of audibility. Clinical validation was conducted on a sample of 30 normal hearing subjects, aged 18 to 30 years. We developed four open-set tests for speech threshold and suprathreshold testing in quiet. The tests contain two word lists with 50 monosyllabic words and two word lists with 36 disyllabic words. Each word was introduced by a carrier phrase. Psychometric function slope from 20% to 80% correct recognition for all words was 5%/ dB. The difference between the presentation levels at which the subjects repeated all the words was ≤ 4 dB. Developed phonetically balanced word lists have relatively steep psychometric function slope and they are homogeneous in terms of the audibility.
USING ICT TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA
Authors:   Special Education, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Almahrag Khalid
Published: May 2022

Dyslexic students often have the excellent joint capability, yet many fail to get the mastery of reading. The signs of dyslexia may affect many fields of learning and activities. They may be characterized as a combination of difficulties that influence the learning process in reading, spelling, or writing. It is mainly connected with mastering written language, although spoken language may also be affected. The application of information and communications technology (ICT) is a vital tool to rectify gaps and weaknesses for students who have difficulties spelling and writing and can be highly favorable to dyslexic students. Developing word processing skills allows people with dyslexia, particularly those with scanty motor skills, to better present their work and frees them from the process of writing. Mastering typing and word processing skills are life skills, and the struggle taken up in learning to type will be well recompensed (Beveridge, 1999). In this paper, We will examine the characteristics of dyslexic children and how ICT can facilitate some of their weaknesses and enable them to succeed in taking more control over their learning. We also consider what the advantage and disadvantages to children with dyslexia of using a computer are.
ILLEGAL CANNABIS GROWERS IN SERBIA
Authors:   University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade, Serbia, Otasevic Bozidar , Kolarevic Dag ,   University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade, Serbia, Cvorovic Dragana ,   University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade, Serbia, Atanasov Sasa ,   Faculty of Law, University of Pristina – Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovska Mitrovica
Published: May 2022

The subject of this paper is the indoor cultivation of marijuana in laboratory conditions in Serbia. The sample included 138 illegal laboratories discovered in Serbia in the period from 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2019. In 51 (37%) of the laboratories discovered, marijuana was detected at various stages of the production process, from stems of very low height to the final product ready for distribution to the illegal drug market. This result points to the conclusion that the producers took care to have a certain amount of “the goods” ready for the illegal drug market at all times. In 136 laboratories discovered (for the two remaining laboratories there were no data available), the total of 196 persons were deprived of liberty, whose average age was 38 (+/- 10). Out of that number, only one person in each of the 96 (68.4%) laboratories discovered was arrested. The number of the arrested persons is very small, which leads us to a conclusion that the criminal investigations do not sufficiently determine the connection between the illegal producers and the rest of the criminal organization.
INTERNALIZED AND EXTERNALIZED BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN YOUNG ADOLESCENTS WITH REGARD TO GENDER
Authors:   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation,University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kuralic-Cisic Lejla , Bijedic Meliha ,   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation,University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cokic Adela ,   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation,University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Muftc Edin ,   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation,University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Suljkanovic-Djedovic Emina ,   PI Elementary School “Klokotnica” Doboj Istok, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: May 2022

The aim of this paper is to determine the differences between externalized and internalized behavioral problems in the population of young adolescents in the city of Tuzla on eight different scales of syndromes (anxiety/depression, reticence, physical difficulties, aggression, rules violation, social problems, thinking problems, and attention problems). The paper starts from the assumption that there are differences between younger adolescents with internalized and externalized behavioral problems with regard to gender in such a way that externalized problems will be more frequent in male adolescents and internalized behavioral problems in female adolescents. The sample of respondents in this study consists of 587 young adolescents of both genders. The research was conducted in fifteen primary schools in the city of Tuzla. The Achenbach dimensional classification of behavioral disorders was used for assessment (Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001). The results show higher scores for internalized behavioral problems. Female adolescents had statistically significantly higher scores on the Anxiety/Depression, Somatic Problems, and Thought Problems subscales.
EFFECTS AND CORRELATION BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMPLOYEMENT CONTRACT: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peja, Kosovo, Krasniqi Armand , Shehu Lokaj Alma ,   Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peja, Kosovo
Published: May 2022

The paper aims to research data on the psychological contract which in our country are almost unknown; provide suggestions emphasizing the importance of psychological contracts and fill the managerial and legal gaps faced by Kosovar organizations due to lack of information on psychological contracts. The paper is focused on determining the importance and role of psychological contracts in the formation of positive organizational relationships and maintaining the desired level of work, positive attitudes towards the work of employees in the business sector, etc. The paper provides knowledge and guidance to organizations on how to manage psychological contracts and pave the way for practical research of these contracts to local businesses. The paper presents a contribution to answering a number of questions on the economic value of the psychological contract between employees and management in Kosovo organizations based on the literature reviewed.Also, based on the studies conducted, our conceptual research emphasizes the importance of psychological contract in organizational behavior and the benefits that psychological contract brings to organizations. The paper itself represents originality and value for researchers, organizations in Kosovo and for later studies of the field.
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB SATISFACTION AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT FROM A GENDER PERSPECTIVE IN KOSOVO CONTEXT
Authors:   Faculty of Management, Bussines and Economics, University for Business and Technology-UBT, Pristina, Kosovo, Domniku Mirjeta , Kacamakovic Mersiha ,   Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peje, Kosovo
Published: May 2022

This paper examines the relationship between job satisfaction, organizational commitment and gender in Kosovo employment institutions. Despite the positive efforts to change the legislation, in order to increase women’s participation in the labor market, Kosovo still remains the country with the lowest participation of women in the labor market, comparing to the other countries in the region. The study of job satisfaction and organizational commitment helps to understand the dynamics that generate the continuation of women at work and encourage many others to be included in the labor market. This paper uses the cultural heritage approach to understand the phenomenon. The methodology used to gather the data was quantitative one. A questionnaire was distributed to 338 employees of 11 employment institutions in Kosovo. The data revealed that more females than males show high level of job satisfaction and organizational commitment in the institutions where they work. This confirms the ‘the paradox of the contented female worker’, as explained by Clark (1997). The study also shows that there exists also a positive correlation between job satisfaction and organizational commitment of employees, both females and males, in the employment institutions involved in this study.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE
Authors:   University of Tuzla, Education and Rehabilitation Faculty, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hasanbegovic Husnija , H. Mahmutovic , Esad ,   Center for Education and Rehabilitation of DHH Students, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: May 2022

The aim of this paper was to examine the literacy skills of deaf and hard of hearing people in electronic form writing and to compare these skills in relation to standard (“paper-pencil”) writing. The sample included 50 deaf and hard of hearing students aged from 12 to 20 years. The students were supposed to have basic literacy to be able to answer questions by writing. The Questionnaire for determining basic electronic literacy, which consisted of 15 simple questions about the student’s everyday life, was used. Variables used: correct response, vocabulary, and spelling mistakes, i.e., substitution, omission, addition, and metathesis. The test was performed at two different time intervals and in two different forms (standard and electronic forms). Data were processed by descriptive analysis and t-test. More favorable results were obtained in favor of standard writing compared to electronic writing on all variables except for vocabulary. Statistically significant differences were found for the variables vocabulary, omission, and substitution. It is important that there is also communication competence, and especially better language competence expressed in electronic form. More complex activities, such as education, studying, or doing business, require language competence for electronic expression.
The Influence of projectile shielding on the internal magnetic field during an electromagnetic launch
Authors: Yang Yuxin , Liu Peng , Li Haojie , Zhang He
Published: May 2022

Compared with a conventional propulsion system, an electromagnetic railgun is characterized by an in-bore pulsed high magnetic field. However, the dynamic distribution of the magnetic field in the projectile has rarely been experimentally studied. To this end, this paper discusses the possibility of utilizing magnetic field environment information. An equivalent model of an electromagnetic railgun is established by using the finite element method. Based on the magnetic diffusion equation and the Biot-Savart law, the in-bore magnetic induction is determined. The velocity skin effect and projectile shielding are considered in the model. Furthermore, the magnetic measurement method is presented to validate a simulation result. The results obtained from the simulation and experiment show that package shielding affects the pulse width and amplitude of the internal value. The peak magnetic induction of low carbon steel and copper is reduced by 33.6 %, and the pulse width lags by 2.7 ms. Moreover, projectile shielding has a substantial influence on the timing accuracy during launch, and the time error reaches approximately 18 %. Therefore, the in-bore magnetic field is a practical signal for the control module since it considers the influence of different projectile shields.
Disleksi Vakasının Teorik Çerçevede İncelenmesi: “Yerdeki Yıldızlar” Filmi Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma
Authors: Karahan Selda , Uca Selda
Published: May 2022

Disleksi, çocuklar arasında sıklıkla karşılaşılan öğrenme güçlüklerinden biridir. Son yıllarda disleksi ile ilgili bilincin arttığı görülse de, ilaçla tedavisi olmayan bu öğrenme güçlüğünün anlaşılmasına yönelik çalışmalar giderek önem kazanmaktadır. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden yola çıkarak tasarlanan bu çalışmada disleksili çocukların sosyal deneyimlerinde yaşadıkları süreçleri anlamak ve disleksi ile ilgili farkındalık oluşturmak amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda, “Yerdeki Yıldızlar” (Taare Zameen Par) filmindeki sahnelerin içerikleri betimsel analiz yöntemiyle teorik çerçevede yorumlanmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarında, öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan çocukların toplum içinde ve eğitim hayatlarında psikolojik olarak zorlayıcı süreçlerden geçtikleri, fakat doğru bir yaklaşım ile mutlu ve başarılı olabilecekleri ortaya koyulmaktadır.
Ortaöğretime Geçiş Sistemine İlişkin Öğretmen Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Çakıoğlu Vedat , Ergen Hüseyin
Published: May 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak ortaöğretime geçiş sistemine yönelik öğretmen görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Mersin ili, Mut ilçesinde görev yapmakta olan ortaokul branş öğretmenleri arasından seçilmiş katılımcılar oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma grubunu belirlemek amacıyla tabakalama tekniği kullanılmış, katılımcılar; branş, çalıştığı eğitim bölgesi ve sınav sistemi değişikliği yaşantısı dikkate alınarak belirlenmiştir. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığı ile toplanmış bu amaçla 24 öğretmenle 2019 yılında yüz yüze görüşme yapılmıştır. Yapılan içerik analizi sonucunda bulgular; ortaöğretime geçiş sistemini etkileyen etmenler, ortaöğretime geçiş süreci ve ortaöğretime geçiş sistemine ilişkin çıktılar şeklinde üç temaya ayrılmıştır. Ayrıca çalışmada ortaöğretime geçiş sistemi fırsat eşitliği açısından incelenmiş ve daha iyi bir ortaöğretime geçiş sistemi tasarımı için katılımcı görüşlerine yer verilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre ortaöğretime geçişte 2018 yılında yapılan değişiklik, katılımcıların sisteme ilişkin bakış açılarını olumsuz yönde etkilemiştir. Olumsuz bakış açısının sebebi olarak değişikliğin uygulanış biçimi gösterilmiştir. Katılımcılar, bir önceki ortaöğretime geçiş sistemi olan TEOG (Temel eğitimden ortaöğretime geçiş) sisteminin olumlu taraflarından bahsederek köklü değişiklik yapılmasını eleştirmişlerdir. Ortaöğretim kurumuna yerleştirme konusunda plansızlıkların olduğunu ifade etmiş, öğrencilerin ve velilerin bu durumdan olumsuz etkilendiğini vurgulamışlardır. Sistem değişikliklerinin eğitimin tüm paydaşlarında olumsuz psikolojik çıktılara neden olduğunu, geleceğe yönelik umutsuzluk ve güvensizlik yarattığını belirtmişlerdir. Katılımcılar fırsat eşitliği sağlanması ve daha iyi bir geçiş sistemi planlanması yönünde önerilerini belirtmişlerdir. Tüm bu bulgular basit sistem modeli oluşturularak açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır.
determinant of the effectiveness of performance-based budgeting implementation and budget absorption in regional government of Bengkulu Province
Authors: Marsidi Marsidi , Ginting Herman , Askani Askani , Supawanhar Supawanhar
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to find out the effect of understanding, training, external pressure and organizational commitment on the effectiveness of performance-based budgeting implementation and budget absorption in the Regional Government of Bengkulu Province. This study was based on the importance of information on performance-based budgeting and budget absorption. The samples taken were from 17 Regional Apparatus Organizations in the Regional Government of Bengkulu Province with a questionnaire that could be researched totalling 90 respondents. The technique of collecting data was using quantitative data by distributing questionnaires and giving them to each respondent with the criteria of having an interest in compiling, using and reporting budget realization or executing the budget from the Regional Government. Hypothesis testing used Smart PLS 3.3. The results of hypothesis testing showed that understanding and training had a significant effect on the effectiveness of performance-based budgeting implementation and had a positive effect on budget absorption. Meanwhile, the external pressure variable had a significant influence on the budget absorption variable but had a negative effect on the effectiveness of performance-based budgeting implementation. In the organizational commitment and effectiveness of performance-based budgeting implementation variables, it had a negative or no significant effect on budget absorption.
Histological Study for Median lethal Dose (LD50) of Eucalyptus Oil Administrated Orally in ( Mice mus musculus)
Authors: Zainab Muhsan Alnaji , Ali Khalaf Ali
Published: May 2022

Eucalyptus oil is used in a wide range of medicinal and other uses, and the current study aims to estimate the median lethal dose LD50 of eucalyptus oil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and estimate the pathological effect of eucalyptus oil in mice. Eucalyptus oil was obtained in the study by extracting the leaves of the plant Eucalyptus camaldulensis using hydrodistillation. Toxicity testing was performed by dividing mice into groups that you treated with different doses of eucalyptus oil 1200, 1600, 2000, and 2400 mg/kg. The current study showed that the average lethal dose, the LD50, was 1820 mg/kg. The study suggested the emergence of clinical signs in mice when consuming eucalyptus oil in high doses, such as slow movement, suffocation, and convulsion, compared with the control group and the group that administered a lower dose, It was observed that high doses of eucalyptus oil could cause damage to the lung, liver, kidneys, and heart, as the lung was the organ most affected by the oil, followed by the liver, kidneys, and then the heart, and it was less affected by eucalyptus oil, and this indicates that eucalyptus oil, when administered orally in high doses, causes clear toxicity effects. Eucalyptus oil is a safe medicine for external use.

Keywords. Eucalyptus oil, LD50; Administrated; Lung; Liver; Heart; Kidney; Mice.
The Impact of Vaccination on Severity of COVID-19 Illness in Hematologic Malignancies Patients
Authors: Saleh Khalid S. , Hassan Jabbar S. , Zaidan Ali , Abdul- Ridha Rija A.
Published: May 2022

Covid 19 in hematological cancer patients can lead to a deterioration in the clinical course and a reduction in life expectancy leading high fatality rate. Vaccines developed against the causative virus may reduce the severity of the disease and a decline in mortality rate. This study aims to determine the impact of vaccination on the severity of COVID-19 illness in patients with hematologic malignancies. A multicenter retrospective observational study was conducted on 60 hospitalized patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). All patients were previously diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma and tested positive for COVID-19 by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Protocol version 8 was used to determine the patients' results, including improvement to discharge criteria or deterioration to death. The most results in this study; The mean age of the patients was 33.63± 16.5 years (range 6-72 years). Diabetes was the most common comorbid illness (10%). The Oxygen saturation range was (70-95%). Among (60) patients enrolled in this study;29(48.33%) was not received any Covid-19 vaccine while 31(51.67%) were fully vaccinated; concerning patients with positive COVID19; the underlying hematological malignancy was leukemia (63.3%) while patients with lymphoma were (36.7%); after 30-day follow up, depending to the outcome. The number of deaths was 14 cases (23.3%) of patients while the other 46 patients (74.7%) survived and were discharged from the hospital. Our study concludes that vaccinating hematological malignancy patients against Covid19 may provide clinical protection from this illness compared to no vaccination patients

Keywords. COVID-19 disease, Hematological Malignancy, Vaccine, intensive care units
Prognostic Value of C-Reactive Protein and Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio in Coronavirus Disease 19
Authors: Mahmood Edan Luma , Samein Laith H. , Salih Khalid S.
Published: May 2022

The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has recently emerged as a cause of severe infection in a considerable percentage of infected persons. Predicting the risk factors for severe disease can greatly help manage critical cases and save lives. This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with COVID-19. This cross-sectional study enrolled 160 confirmed cases with COVID-19 by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Demographic data (age, gender, smoking status, body mass index (BMI)) and comorbidity were collected through direct interviews. Laboratory investigations, including total leukocyte count, absolute neutrophil, lymphocyte, platelet count, serum level of C-reactive protein, and hemoglobin, were obtained from the patient's records. The platelets-lymphocyte ratio was calculated by dividing absolute platelet count by absolute lymphocyte count. According to their outcome, patients were categorized into two groups: those discharged well and those who required intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Out of 160 included patients, 32 (20%) needed ICU admission due to the deterioration of their status. Age (64.28±13.08 years versus 57.43±13.15 years), hypertension (40.63% versus 20.31%) absolute neutrophil count (median = 12.9×103/ml, range 3.83-22.8×103/ml versus median=6×103/ml, range 2.17-22.8×103/ml) and PLR ((median= 257.27, range= 62.72-1072 versus median= 191.54, range= 17.85-919.12) were significantly higher in patients required ICU admission than those discharged well, and associated significantly with the severity of the disease. Advanced age, hypertension, neutrophilia, and PLR at admission are predictors of severity and need for ICU admission in patients with COVID-19. PLR is an inexpensive, easy-to-be-calculated parameter that can be used routinely to predict the severity of COVID-19.

Keywords. COVID-19, intensive care unit, platelet-lymphocyte ratio
Management of Incidental Rupture of Abdominal Hydatid Cyst
Authors: Hammoodi Al obaidi Jaleel Hussien
Published: May 2022

Abdominal hydatid cyst rupture is one of the critical situations which challenged the surgeon incidentally during explorative lobotomy for acute abdominal conditions. It is considered an endemic area for hydatid disease. To study and evaluate different modalities of surgical treatments used to deal with the incidental rupture of abdominal hydatid cyst. Patient and methodology: Patients (n=200) underwent surgical treatment for abdominal hydatid cysts in Al -Kindy teaching Hospital and Diala private hospital. A review was carried out from January 1996 to January 2006. About 18 patients (6%) had a rupture of abdominal hydatid cyst; in 15 patients (83.3%), the rupture was discovered incidentally during surgery for urgent acute abdomen, and 3 patients (16.7%) were detected clinically and using ultrasound. The median age was 32 years, and the female to male ratio was 2:1. 17 patients presented with signs & symptoms of acute abdomen. 11 patients presented with hypovolaemic shock after trauma to the liver (RTA in 9 patients, anaphylactic shock in 1 patient, allergic reaction in 1 patient). 4 patients presented with spontaneous rupture, 2 presented with secondary hydatidosis, and 1 presented with haematuria. Results: Twelve females and six males were affected. Rupture of abdominal hydatid cyst was diagnosed in only three patients by history, clinical examination, and ultrasound. At the same time, the other 15 patients were diagnosed during surgery. The mean hospital stay was 14 days. About 5 patients developed post-operative complications, i.e., wound infection (n=1), stress ulceration in the duodenum (n=1), subphrenic abscess (n=1), an infected remnant of hepatic hydatid cyst cavity (n=1), and recurrence of the hydatid cyst (n=1). Unfortunately, intra-operative mortality was recorded in 1 patient. The clinical diagnosis is usually tricky, but ultrasonography is an excellent initial diagnosis in suspected cases.

Keywords: Surgical treatment, Incidental Ruptured Abdominal hydatid cyst, Traumatic rupture.
The enemy is the virus, not the vaccine
Authors: Valarezo-Sevilla Diego , Sarzosa-Terán Vanessa
Published: May 2022

If we remember very superficially a little about the complex human immune system, a part of this immune system is made up of leukocytes (especially phagocytes and lymphocytes) that are responsible for detecting invaders and sending them defensive markers that adhere to them (the antibodies) and also to destroy the invaders identified by the system; In addition to the already mentioned leukocytes, our immune system is made up of various other elements such as cells, proteins, tissues and organs, which defend us against germs and microorganisms. 1, 2

Speaking specifically about the immune system and COVID-19, the events mainly involved in the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 and the dysregulation of the immune response include lymphopenia and increased neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, cytokines, lymphocyte depletion and dysfunction, antibody-dependent enhancement, and monocyte and granulocyte abnormalities. It must be emphasized that lymphopenia is an essential finding in most patients with COVID-19, particularly in those with a severe phenotype.3 It has been shown that multiple viral proteins induce T cells after infection and that T cells that have antiviral signatures related to safety and protection can be achieved by vaccination.4
Comparative anatomical study to skeleton for same species of Turtles in Iraq
Authors: Hussein Yousif Noor
Published: May 2022

Bones were recorded in the skeleton of some species of Iraqi turtle Mauremys rivulata; the objectives of this study came in light of current conditions, environmental developments, talents and techniques of biological studies taking place in the country, need for an anatomy guide in river turtles of Iraqi species, to identify all kinds of similarities and differences with their preaching, this work or study has become written in response to those modern needs. It is designed to be one of the resources for those interested in biological studies, beginners or professionals, and veterinarians, distinguishing them from marine and global species. Turtles were dissected in the laboratories of the Research Center and Museum of Natural History / the University of Baghdad. The specimen was dissected by removing the abdominal cortex, muscles, and internal viscera and imaging the bone starting from the skull to the hind leg bones. This first study was in Iraq.

Keywords: Turtles (Mauremys rivulata), anatomy, skeleton, bone, Iraq
Usability of the Swedish Accessible Electronic Health Record: Qualitative Survey Study
Authors: Hägglund Maria , Scandurra Isabella
Published: May 2022

Background

Patient portals are increasingly being implemented worldwide to ensure that patients have timely access to their health data, including patients’ access to their electronic health records. In Sweden, the e-service Journalen is a national patient-accessible electronic health record (PAEHR), accessible on the web through the national patient portal. User characteristics and perceived benefits of using a PAEHR will influence behavioral intentions to use and adoption; however, poor usability, which increases effort expectancy, may have a negative impact. Therefore, it is of interest to further explore how users of the PAEHR Journalen perceive its usability and usefulness.

Objective

On the basis of the analysis of the survey respondents’ experiences of the usability of the Swedish PAEHR, this study aimed to identify specific usability problems that may need to be addressed in the future.

Methods

A survey study was conducted to elicit opinions and experiences of patients using Journalen. Data were collected from June to October 2016. The questionnaire included a free-text question regarding the usability of the system, and the responses were analyzed using content analysis with a sociotechnical framework as guidance when grouping identified usability issues.

Results

During the survey period, 423,141 users logged into Journalen, of whom 2587 (0.61%) completed the survey (unique users who logged in; response rate 0.61%). Of the 2587 respondents, 186 (7.19%) provided free-text comments on the usability questions. The analysis resulted in 19 categories, which could be grouped under 7 of the 8 dimensions in the sociotechnical framework of Sittig and Singh. The most frequently mentioned problems were related to regional access limitations, structure and navigation of the patient portal, and language and understanding.

Conclusions

Although the survey respondents, who were also end users of the PAEHR Journalen, were overall satisfied with its usability, they also experienced important challenges when accessing their records. For all patients to be able to reap the benefits of record access, it is essential to understand both the usability challenges they encounter and, more broadly, how policies, regulations, and technical implementation decisions affect the usefulness of record access. The results presented here are specific to the Swedish PAEHR Journalen but also provide important insights into how design and implementation of record access can be improved in any context.
Análisis espacial bayesiano del Índice de Desarrollo Humano municipal, Oaxaca, 2010: una medida de eficiencia
Authors: Corona Ambriz Alejandro , Pérez-Elizalde Sergio , Pérez-Rodríguez Paulino
Published: May 2022

En este artículo se presenta un modelo geoestadístico bayesiano para el análisis de la distribución del Índice de Desarrollo Humano (IDH) a escala municipal en Oaxaca, 2010. El modelo considera efectos fijos (covariables: los indicadores de agua, drenaje y electricidad) y efectos espaciales, los cuales, se asume, siguen un proceso autorregresivo condicional. Los resultados indican que el IDH está influenciado por el factor espacial. Además, se identificaron agrupamientos de municipios que permitieron conocer la distribución del IDH en el estado, esto  confirma la necesidad de considerar el factor espacial como un elemento fundamental en el estudio de fenómenos sociales.
La forma urbana de la vivienda en México. Un caso de estudio sobre Tijuana
Authors: González Ochoa Dinorah Judith
Published: May 2022

El presente estudio de caso sobre Tijuana, México, expone la lógica empresarial que subyace la forma urbana encabezada por la producción de vivienda de interés social. La investigación reúne datos de costos de producción de vivienda para probar la hipótesis de que las características de tamaño de la vivienda, altura de la edificación, trazo de vialidades y oferta de espacios públicos en estos desarrollos son el resultado de imperativos en la producción de vivienda de bajo costo. Los resultados muestran cómo estas prioridades presionan constantemente sobre las condiciones de habitabilidad, generando un espacio público y privado compacto, homogéneo y denso.