bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of mobbing processes in the education system
Authors: Chernykh S. S.
Published: May 2022

In the modern world, the problem of psychological violence is relevant. The foreign word mobbing, which has been used by Russian researchers only for several years, is currently well known to lay people. Mobbing is a phenomenon of psychological violence, expressed in the long-term persecution of an employee in the workplace. This process is present in schools, universities and companies. The spread of psychological violence in different age groups and organizations indicates the conditions in Russian society contributing to its development - economic and political instability and pronounced social inequality. An important condition for mobbing processes is the corporate microclimate. Mobbing can be caused by an insignificant conflict in the workplace. Conflict situations arise when people interact. Victims of mobbing have an increased likelihood to deteriorate their psychological and physical health. The purpose of the work is to study mobbing processes in the education system. The study analyzes five educational institutions of Irkutsk region. The study was being conducted from October 2020 to October 2021. The most common methodological tool for studying mobbing are psychological methods; the survey of teachers was, therefore, conducted. Based on the survey analysis, mobbing processes in labor collectives were identified, and the most vulnerable categories of workers were identified. The key causes of mobbing processes in the workplace is indifference or even encouragement of aggressive behaviors. The launch of mobbing processes depends on the leader and staff. Employees satisfied with their jobs and corporate relationships work better and get sick less often. Those who try to use mobbing to strengthen the team and improve the labor productivity will fail.
Air pollution trends in southern cities of Krasnoyarsk region
Authors: Belykh L. I. , Ivanov V. N.
Published: May 2022

Annual air monitoring shows a constant and dangerous level of pollution with harmful substances in many Russian regions. Therefore, it seems relevant to study the patterns that determine air pollution and its consequences, especially for industrialized cities. Based on the monitoring statistics for 2011–2020, an analysis of the air in six southern cities of Krasnoyarsk region was carried out. These are Achinsk, Kansk, Krasnoyarsk, Lesosibirsk, Minusinsk, and Nazarovo, where at least 50% of the regional population live. It was established that in all cities (except for Nazarovo), the values of the API5 index were high (less than 13) and very high (more than 14), despite the dynamics of their decline over the period under study. The positive trend was revealed for the content of carcinogenic benzo(a)pyrene in the atmosphere of all cities where the average annual and maximum average monthly values exceed MPCs.s. up to 18 and 90 times, depending on the year and city, respectively. Carcinogenic individual and population risks of benzo(a)pyrene for the health of the population were assessed as a borderline between acceptable and unacceptable values. An increase in oncological and general morbidity was observed. It has a positive correlation with the average content of benzo(a)pyrene in the air of the southern cities. According to the indicators of forest fires, the trend of increasing the area of forest fires was revealed, which linearly affects the content of benzo(a)pyrene. It was concluded that it is necessary to monitor the air state and assess and eliminate sources of atmospheric pollution.
Mass Media as a Subject of Shaping the Citizens’ Public Spirit: historical experience and prospects
Authors: Vozzhenikov A. V. , Kuznetsov A. N.
Published: May 2022

The article substantiates the importance of the media in the formation of patriotism and citizenship among Russian citizens. Attention is focused on the growing role of the mass media in propagation of themes of the public spirit. The media are presented by the authors as the core subject of influence on the consciousness of citizens and as a means of socialization individuals in modern society. Based on a retrospective analysis of the evolution of the topic of patriotism and citizenship in the Soviet and Russian media and various projects of a patriotic orientation in new media, the authors propose to update some forgotten forms of patriotic education, as well as to give this education a targeted and systematic approach. The role of the media in this context is seen in the priority coverage of the traditional values of Russian culture, the formation of a value attitude to the motherland, its history, respect for state symbols, native language, folk traditions, the nature of one’s country, respect for the laws, rights and duties of a citizen.
Communication and Sociological Support of the Image of Russian Regions in the Context of Their Strategic Development
Authors: Chumikov A. N. , Shults E. E.
Published: May 2022

The article is devoted to identifying the features of the formation and promotion of the image of Russian regions in the context of their spatial development strategies. The sociological foundations of the implemented projects and related communication activities are considered. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article is a set of applied sociological studies conducted at the All-Russian and regional levels, including representative surveys in target audiences, expert interviews, focus groups; media sociological studies on electronic systems of automatic media analysis; experimental methods and included observation. The key communication events in the regions were analyzed from the point of view of their influence on public opinion through traditional and new media, as well as the problems of presenting visual components of territorial projects.

The most well-known image projects of the 3rd millennium in the subjects of the Russian Federation of different federal districts were selected for the study: Southern (Volgograd region), North Caucasus (Republic of North Ossetia - Alania), Volga (Perm Region), Ural (Chelyabinsk region), Siberian (Omsk region), Far Eastern (Republic of Sakha / Yakutia/): in these projects, the author acted as a leader, participant or expert. Based on the systematization of research, a classification of projects/campaigns for the formation of the reputation of regions within the framework of strategic development is proposed, recommendations for the creation of communication models for their promotion in the internal and external environment are developed.
Forms of Interaction in the Conditions of Social Reality Management: Dramatic metaphor by B.W. Pierce and V.E. Kronen
Authors: Andriyanova T. V.
Published: May 2022

The article represents the author’s approach to the study of various forms of interactions manifested when using the «dramatic metaphor» by B.W. Pierce and V.E. Kronen in the conditions of social reality management. The sources of the appearance and specificity of the «dramatic metaphor» within the framework of the theory of coordinated management of meaning are shown; the possibilities of this metaphor in line with the management of the social reality of traditional and modern society on the basis of a communication approach are noted. The methodological basis of the research is the works of (a) A.A. Gritsanov, representing social reality in the context of intersubjectivity; (b) B.W. Pierce and V.E. Kronen, who developed a hierarchical model of the organization of the meanings of actors; (c) F.I. Sharkov, who highlighted the specifics of managing the social reality of mass society. Based on the conducted research, the author concludes that the forms of interaction developed under the conditions of using a «dramatic metaphor» can contribute to the formation of management as a tool for competent modeling of the social reality of modern society.
Monitoring the Impact of S7 Airlines Digital Sales Promotion in Social Networks
Authors: Ukolova L. E. , Alekhina O. A.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the study is to monitor the digital sales promotion shares of S7 Airlines, information about which was published on social networks, and to analyze the collected data. In the article, the authors analyzed the digital tools and technologies that S7 Airlines used as part of the strategy of integrated marketing communications to build interaction with target groups on social networks and provide social impact during the period of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on information in the public domain – comments and actions (views, likes, reposts), the reaction of the audience to messages was investigated. As a result of the analysis, the authors determined with the help of which the airline implements a digital communications strategy, assessed the social impact on communication processes with passengers, which have changed in the pandemic.
Youth Leadership: problems of youth participation in political life
Authors: Kireeva O. F. , Filippov I. M.
Published: May 2022

The article reveals the problems of youth participation in political communications in the conditions of the information society and the new forms of political interaction (online / offline). The authors proceed from the premise that youth participation in political communication includes not only activities associated with traditional forms (voting, membership in political parties), but also with negative actions (extremism, xenophobia, terror, etc.) and hence political and civic education plays a significant role in the study of the political system and decision-making processes. The author’s approach is to consider social media as a modern tool for expanding civic participation in the modern political process, the use of which creates the possibility of creating and developing the image of a youth leader. New possibilities and forms of political communication have opened up prospects for research on the political participation of young people, and it seems to remain a trend for to researchers, politicians and youth workers in the near future.
Household water treatment practice and associated factors among households dependent on unimproved water sources in Ameya district, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Eticha Mesfin , Geremew Abraham , Dirirsa Gebisa , Bayu Kefelegn , Girma Haileyesus , Mengistu Dechasa Adare
Published: May 2022

Globally, about 435 million people depend on unimproved drinking water sources, and 144 million people still rely on surface water. Specifically, a significant part of the population in Ethiopia depends on unimproved water sources. Studies have examined household water treatment practices in the country, but there is limited research regarding the population that depends on unimproved water sources. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate household water treatment practices and related factors for the households that depend on unimproved water sources in the Ameya district of the Oromia Regional State in Southwest Ethiopia. A community-based, cross-sectional study was used to assess the water treatment practices and related factors for the households that use an unimproved water source in the Ameya district of the Oromia Regional State in Ethiopia. The study used a multistage sampling technique and included a total of 413 households. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 26 statistical package. A multivariable logistic regression was applied to identify the factors related to household water treatment practices at a 95% confidence interval (CI). Variables with a p-value of less than 0.05 in the multivariable regression were considered to be significantly related to the water treatment practice. The current study showed that 125 (30.3%) of the households that used unimproved water sources practiced household water treatment at the household level. These water treatment methods include boiling (60.8%) the water or using cloth filters (23.2%) or chlorine-based products (13.6%). When considering the training and formal education of the respondents, the water treatment practices were significantly related to the respondents’ water treatment training (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.99; 95% CI 1.97–4.94) and educational status, specifically secondary education (AOR = 1.61; 95% CI 1.02–2.93). Less than one-third of the households that depend on unimproved water sources treated their water prior to drinking. Providing training to teach individuals how to treat household water is essential to improving water treatment practices.
Efficacy of Juncus maritimus floating treatment saltmarsh as anti-contamination barrier for saltwater aquaculture pollution control
Authors: Cicero-Fernandez D. , Expósito-Camargo J. A. , Peña-Fernandez M.
Published: May 2022

Floating treatment saltmarsh (FTS) is a new concept proposed to name floating treatment wetlands made of estuarine halophytes especially engineered for the control of contamination in brackish and saline waterbodies. The first full-scale FTS was implemented in 2018 to create an anti-contamination barrier for saline aquaculture wastewater treatment in an estuarine tidal lagoon. Results of a two-year investigation validated ‘Phytobatea’ modular technology for floating wetlands implementation and operation. Juncus maritimus crossflow FTS efficiency on main mariculture wastewater constituents' removal under low hydraulic retention time was remarkable, i.e., total phosphorus (86%), total suspended solids (82%), biochemical oxygen demand (78%), total organic carbon (55%), turbidity (53%), Escherichia coli (30%), and dissolved oxygen increased (19%). Key features of the native halophyte Juncus maritimus were determined to ensure 75–100% survival under high water salinities up to 38 g/L. A scientific literature review confirmed strategic sectors' growing interest in Juncus maritimus as raw material, supporting its possible cultivation as an added-value by-product within integrated aquaculture systems. Plants' root systems colonization by crabs, shrimps, and young individuals of the critically endangered European eel (Anguilla anguilla), revealed the role of FTS for biodiversity conservation, and its potential as functional habitat, nursery, and refuge for aquatic fauna species in contaminated waterbodies.
Exposição virtual em arquivos como fonte de informação sobre movimentos sindicais na Bahia
Authors: Lessa Bruna , Souza Raiane Pedreira de
Published: May 2022

As unidades de informação têm incorporado ao ambiente virtual seus serviços e produtos informacionais para facilitar o acesso a fontes de informação nas redes digitais. Todavia, muitos usuários ainda desconhecem a existência desses espaços ou não se sentem seguros o bastante para realizar suas pesquisas via web. É nesse contexto que serviços de referência virtuais favorecem a mediação da informação ao usuário de forma dinâmica e interativa, utilizando tecnologias de informação e comunicação. Este trabalho apresenta a exposição virtual como uma fonte de informação, um produto informacional do serviço de referência, de modo a intensificar a disseminação da informação em acervos arquivísticos sobre movimentos sindicais. Trata-se de um estudo de caso no Centro de Documentação e Memória Raymundo Reis — Sindicato dos Bancários da Bahia, pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, cujo objetivo foi caracterizar a exposição virtual como uma fonte de informação educativa, histórica e sociocultural, um produto informacional desenvolvido no âmbito do serviço de referência em arquivos. A técnica e instrumento utilizados para coleta de dados foi a observação direta intensiva, e a entrevista não estruturada e não dirigida. Os resultados apontam para a estruturação de um modelo para exposição virtual que atendesse as necessidades do Centro de Documentação, a partir de procedimentos focados na disseminação do acervo. Concluiu-se que a exposição virtual potencializa a disseminação cultural e informacional de instituições arquivísticas, e pode favorecer o contínuo reconhecimento pela sociedade de seu papel como fonte de informação educativa, histórica e sociocultural, propondo-se aqui uma diretriz.
İNGİLİZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN DİL BECERİLERİ İHTİYAÇLARININ BELİRLENMESİ ÜZERİNE NİTEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: ŞAHİN Harun , ÖNDER Bahar , GÜZLE KAYIR Çiğdem
Published: May 2022

Üniversitelerin İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı (İDE) bölümünden mezun olan öğrenciler, İngilizce dilini iyi kullanabilmenin yanında öğrenimleri boyunca farklı disiplinlerden edindikleri bilgi birikimi ile çok çeşitli alanlarda istihdam edilerek ülkenin yabancı dil bilen birey ihtiyacının karşılanmasında da önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı İDE bölümünde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin bölüm derslerinde başarılı olmak için hangi dil becerilerine ne tür etkinlikler için ihtiyaç duyduklarını ve öğrenci ve öğretim üyelerinin İDE bölümü hazırlık programlarından beklentilerini ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaçla 7 öğretim üyesi ve 8 öğrenci ile görüşmeler yapılmış, yapılan görüşmeler içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular öğrencilerin tüm dil becerilerine birbirine bağlı olacak biçimde ihtiyaç duyduklarını ve konuşma becerisini kullanarak derse katılmakta hata yapma kaygısı gibi psikolojik nedenlere bağlı olarak sıkıntı yaşadıklarını ortaya koymuştur.
The effects of health status, leisure life, and social relationship satisfaction on depression of elderly people who live alone
Authors:   Department of Social Welfare, Namseoul University, Cheonan, South Korea, Choi Soyun
Published: May 2022

The increasing number of elderly people who live alone has raised serious social issues such as isolation, care problems, and lonely death. In particular, since elderly people who live alone have a higher rate of depression than general elderly people due to disconnection from good health and social life, it is necessary to promote health, form a social network, and increase leisure activities to prevent depression. Therefore, this study used data from the Korea Welfare Panel in 2020 and conducted a regression analysis to determine how much the health status, leisure life, and social relationship satisfaction of senior citizens who live alone explain the degree of depression. As a result of this study, it was found that the higher the education level of elderly people who live alone, the lower the feeling of depression, and the worse the health status, the higher the depression. The effect of education level on depression was significant with adjusted R2 .020 (p>.001), but the impact was not so great. However, in the regression model with health status added, ΔR2 increased by .151, confirming the effect of health status on depression. The explanatory power of the regression model, in which the variables of social relationship satisfaction and leisure life satisfaction were added, showed that the adjusted R2 was .203 (p>.001). That means that the higher the satisfaction with the social relationship and the higher the satisfaction with leisure activities, the lower the level of depression. Based on the results of analysis, this study proposes measures to prevent and respond to depression of elderly people who live alone.
La creatividad en el proceso de ideación: Un primer paso hacia la innovación
Authors: Mesa Garriga Leyanis , Jiménez Guzmán Ana María
Published: May 2022

En un entorno en constante transformación en el cual es evidente que el posicionamiento en el mercado responde cada vez más a recursos intangibles como la capacidad de innovación o la creación de nuevo conocimiento, la creatividad se destaca como un elemento de gran importancia para asegurar la competitividad de las empresas y el desarrollo a nivel regional y global. Considerando que la creatividad es una facultad inherente a las personas que puede ser desarrollada de forma colectiva, para hablar de esta y su rol en la innovación, es necesario dar una mirada más profunda a todos los procesos que la componen. Esta cartilla tiene como fin brindar al lector herramientas que lo guíen en el proceso de ideación basado en fundamentos creativos que desde la investigación misma orienten las transformaciones que el planeta y la industria necesitan para generar cambios sistémicos y, de esta manera, contribuir a la mejora de la competitividad y la productividad en los diversos sectores a través de la ciencia.
Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its Association With Self-efficacy, Depressive Symptoms, and Physical Activity: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: Johansson Peter , Lundgren Johan , Andersson Gerhard , Svensson Erland , Mourad Ghassan
Published: May 2022

Background

In patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), knowledge about the associations among changes in depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, and self-care activities has been requested. This is because such knowledge can be helpful in the design of behavioral interventions aimed to improve self-efficacy, reduce depressive symptoms, and improve performance of self-care activities in CVD patients.

Objective

We aim to evaluate if internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) improves self-efficacy and explore the relationships among changes in depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, and physical activity, as well as the influence of iCBT on these relationships.

Methods

This study received funding in January 2015. Participant recruitment took place between January 2017 and February 2018, and the main findings were published in 2019. This study is a secondary analysis of data collected in a randomized controlled study evaluating the effects of a 9-week iCBT program compared to an online discussion forum (ODF) on depressive symptoms in patients with CVD (N=144). Data were collected at baseline and at the 9-week follow-up. Analysis of covariance was used to evaluate the differences in self-efficacy between the iCBT and ODF groups. Structural equation modeling explored the relationships among changes in depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, and physical activity, as well as the influence of iCBT on these relationships.

Results

At follow-up, a significant difference in the increase in self-efficacy favoring iCBT was found (P=.04, Cohen d=0.27). We found an indirect association between changes in depressive symptoms and physical activity (β=–.24, P<.01), with the change in self-efficacy acting as a mediator. iCBT had a direct effect on the changes in depressive symptoms, which in turn influenced the changes in self-efficacy (β=.23, P<.001) and physical activity (β=.12, P<.001).

Conclusions

Self-efficacy was improved by iCBT. However, the influence of iCBT on self-efficacy and physical activity was mostly mediated by improvements in depressive symptoms.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02778074; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02778074
The Surveillance of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep: Protocol for the Development and Feasibility Evaluation of a Novel Measurement System
Authors: Crowley Patrick , Ikeda Erika , Islam Sheikh Mohammed Shariful , Kildedal Rasmus , Schade Jacobsen Sandra , Roslyng Larsen Jon , Johansson Peter J , Hettiarachchi Pasan , Aadahl Mette , Mork Paul Jarle , Straker Leon , Stamatakis Emmanuel , Holtermann Andreas , Gupta Nidhi
Published: May 2022

Background

There is increasing recognition of the need for more comprehensive surveillance data, including information on physical activity of all intensities, sedentary behavior, and sleep. However, meeting this need poses significant challenges for current surveillance systems, which are mainly reliant on self-report.

Objective

The primary objective of this project is to develop and evaluate the feasibility of a sensor-based system for use in the surveillance of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep (SurPASS) at a national level in Denmark.

Methods

The SurPASS project involves an international, multidisciplinary team of researchers collaborating with an industrial partner. The SurPASS system consists of (1) a thigh-worn accelerometer with Bluetooth connectivity, (2) a smartphone app, (3) an integrated back end, facilitating the automated upload, analysis, storage, and provision of individualized feedback in a manner compliant with European Union regulations on data privacy, and (4) an administrator web interface (web application) to monitor progress. The system development and evaluation will be performed in 3 phases. These phases will include gathering user input and specifications (phase 1), the iterative development, evaluation, and refinement of the system (phase 2), and the feasibility evaluation (phase 3).

Results

The project started in September 2020 and completed phase 2 in February 2022. Phase 3 began in March 2022 and results will be made available in 2023.

Conclusions

If feasible, the SurPASS system could be a catalyst toward large-scale, sensor-based surveillance of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. It could also be adapted for cohort and interventional research, thus contributing to the generation of evidence for both interventions and public health policies and recommendations.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/35697
Mobile Health App for Tuberculosis Screening and Compliance to Undergo Chest X-ray Examination Among Presumptive Cases Detected by the App in Myanmar: Usability Study
Authors: Htet Kyaw Ko Ko , Phyu Aye Nyein , Thwin Thandar , Chongsuvivatwong Virasakdi
Published: May 2022

Background

In Myanmar, the use of a mobile app for tuberculosis (TB) screening and its operational effect on seeking TB health care have not been evaluated yet.

Objective

This study aims to report the usability of a simple mobile app to screen TB and comply with chest X-ray (CXR) examination of presumptive cases detected by the app.

Methods

A new “TB-screen” app was developed from a Google Sheet based on a previously published algorithm. The app calculates a TB risk propensity score from an individual’s sociodemographic characteristics and TB clinical history and suggests whether the individual should undergo a CXR. The screening program was launched in urban slum areas soon after the COVID-19 outbreak subsided. A standard questionnaire was used to assess the app’s usability rated by presumptive cases. Compliance to undergo CXR was confirmed by scanning the referral quick response (QR) code via the app.

Results

Raters were 453 presumptive cases detected by the app. The mean usability rating score was 4.1 out of 5. Compliance to undergo CXR examination was 71.1% (n=322). Active TB case detection among CXR compliances was 7.5% (n=24). One standard deviation (SD) increase in the app usability score was significantly associated with a 59% increase in the odds to comply with CXR (β=.464) after adjusting for other variables (P<.001).

Conclusions

This simple mobile app got a high usability score rated by 453 users. The mobile app usability score successfully predicted compliance to undergo CXR examination. Eventually, 24 (7.5%) of 322 users who were suspected of having TB by the mobile app were detected as active TB cases by CXR. The system should be upscaled for a large trial.
Multi-operator Self-exclusion as a Harm Reduction Measure in Problem Gambling: Retrospective Clinical Study on Gambling Relapse Despite Self-exclusion
Authors: Håkansson Anders , Åkesson Gunny
Published: May 2022

Background

Voluntary self-exclusion from gambling is a common harm reduction option for individuals with gambling problems. Multi-operator, nationwide self-exclusion services are rare, and a system introduced in the highly web-based gambling market of Sweden is a rare and recent example. However, where web-based casino gambling and web-based betting are the predominate gambling types in those seeking treatment, the risk of breaching one’s own self-exclusion through overseas web-based operators may also be high.

Objective

This study aims to assess the prevalence of a nationwide Spelpaus (“gambling break”) self-exclusion and the prevalence of gambling despite self-exclusion in patients seeking treatment for gambling disorder in 2021.

Methods

Health care documentation of recent treatment seekers (January 1 through September 1, 2021, N=85) in a Swedish treatment facility was reviewed for data regarding problematic gambling types reported, history of self-exclusion, and history of breaching of that self-exclusion.

Results

Common problem gambling types were web-based casino gambling (49/74, 66%) and sports betting (19/74, 26%). The majority who participated in this study (62/85, 73%) were men. All women reported web-based casino gambling. Self-exclusion through Spelpaus was common (60/74, 81%). Among self-excluders, gambling despite self-exclusion was common (41/60, 68%), most commonly on unlicensed gambling websites.

Conclusions

The nationwide, multi-operator self-exclusion service of Sweden appears to reach many patients with a gambling disorder. However, the remaining gambling options in an web-based gambling setting present a major challenge despite self-exclusion. The recent data calls for further treatment efforts and potential improvements in services aiming to help voluntary self-excluders abstain from gambling.
FAO-CROPWAT 8.0 Used for Analysis of Water Requirements and Irrigation Schedule in the Kutch Region of Gujarat
Authors: Jadeja Poojaba , Chudasama Milan K.
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Water is an important input for agriculture so this valuable resource is designed properly and deliverable. Reasonable information on evapotranspiration, crop water requirements, and net irrigation requirements is required for effective planning of this resource. To use optimum amount of water for crops and reduce irrigation quantity, some form of irrigation scheduling should be used by the farming community. Unscientific and injudicious application of groundwater in this region resulted in depletion of the groundwater table. To achieve effective utilization of the groundwater resources, there is a need to estimate the crop water requirement for different crops at different management levels to accomplish effective irrigation management. Crop water requirements of different crop in districts of Kutch was calculated using FAO CROPWAT 8.0 a computer simulation model. The simulation study was conducted with the objectives of determining irrigation water requirement and irrigation scheduling for some major crops. The Penman - Monteith method was used for evapotranspiration calculation in the model. The model predicted the daily, decadal as well as monthly crop water requirement at different growing stages of crops. Keywords: crop water requirement, irrigation scheduling, CROPWAT 8.0
Identification of Groundwater Contamination using MODFLOW: A Case study of Chhatral Area, Gandhinagar
Authors: Soni Sweta , Patel Vinodkumar M. , Dixit Sudhanshu
Published: May 2022

Abstract: In India, groundwater is a primary source of freshwater and used mainly for agriculture and irrigation purposes. Approximately 80% of the population is dependent on groundwater for household and agricultural purposes in India. The pace of urbanization in Gandhinagar has been accelerated since the capital of Gujarat state was formed; hence a study is carried out to identify the status of groundwater quality in the Chhatral area of Gandhinagar city. In this study, MODFLOW and MT3DMS software are used to identify contaminated groundwater status in particular study areas. MODFLOW software helped in simulating ground water quality under various hydro-geological conditions. After the initial simulation, the area was assigned to MT3DMS, a three-dimensional multi-species solute transport model where arsenic and fluoride concentrated chemicals are figured out above the permissible limit authorized by WHO and BIS for drinking purposes. The results of this study demonstrated that there is need to take necessary steps to control ground water quality in the study area. Groundwater quality modelling will help the stakeholders, government organizations & users to get the exact groundwater quality status for future use. Keywords: Groundwater contamination, Arsenic, Fluoride, MODFLOW, and MT3DMS
Effect Of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) On Knowledge Regarding Selected First Aid Measures Among School Teachers In Selected Schools, Kamrup (M), Assam.
Authors: Gogoi Prof. Nirmali , Konwar Gitumoni , Konjengbam Bidyashori , Goswami Anusuya
Published: May 2022

“Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizen”. The future pillars of the nation and future of the nation rests on the hands of the children health today. School children being more active and adventuresome, they are prone to falls, sports injury, drowning, vehicle accidents, etc. At this age, children may think they are invincible and that accidents and injuries happen to other people and not to them. First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. It is important to know First Aid so that you can be a help to yourself or others that may be injured. Every school establishment shall have as a minimum one member of staff who is a trained first aider and two emergency first aiders in the work place. In our study Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design and quantitative evaluative research approach was undertaken among school teachers in Radiant International School and Rajdhani Public School, Sonapur, Kamrup (M), Assam. The sample consisted of 62 school teachers and convenience sampling technique was adopted to select the samples. The tools used for data collection was demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire regarding selected first aid measures. The objective of the study is to assess the effect of structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding selected first aid measures among school teachers. The results showed that there was marked increase in post-test knowledge. In knowledge,the mean post-test knowledge score (22.76) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (13.35) and mean difference between the pre-test and post-test score was 9.41. The calculated ‘t-value’ was 4.10 and p value was 0.000062 at 0.05 level of significance. This indicates that the structured teaching programme regarding selected first aid measures was effective in improving the knowledge of school teachers. The present study concluded that structured teaching programme (STP) regarding selected first aid measures has an effect in enhancing the knowledge among school teachers. Hence, the structured teaching programme can be utilized by school teachers to provide first aid measures in emergency situation and prevent its complication among school children.
Effect of Vermiwash of Eudrilus Eugeniae on the Growth of Chilli Plant Capsicum Annum L.
Authors: Padmanaban Vasanthi
Published: May 2022

Vermiwash is a rich combination of chemical compounds, macronutrients, and micronutrients that helps in the effective growth of plants. The current examination is focused on evaluating the effect of vermiwash produced with the help of earthworm species Eudrilus eugeniae in the growth of Chilli Plant (Capsicum annum). This study is outlined in a way to understand the impact of vermiwash in the growth of Chilli Plants, especially when they are sprayed with different proportions of the vermiwash produced by the E. eugeniae. This experiment assesses the physicochemical qualities and large-scale supplements present in vermiwash prior to the vermiwash application and a relative report was prepared on the impact of vermiwash based on different plant growth parameters. Plots were planted with C. annum plants and measurements of the studied parameters (shoot length, leaf length, and the number of leaves) were noted for 90 days with plants being observed in 20 days intervals. Our study results show that plants treated with the vermiwash exhibit a reduction in natural carbon(C) and an increase in macro-nutrients like nitrogen(N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K). Also, there is an observed increase in the different growth parameters of the plant implying that vermiwash can help boost the growth characteristics of the plants which correspond to the ongoing sustainability trends. In conclusion, this study recommends that the liquid extract vermiwash prepared using the micro-organism E. eugeniae can be a powerful and quality biofertilizer that helps in increased uptake of supplements by plants resulting in higher development and more yield.
Optimization Of Concentration Of Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) Extract On Reduction Of Histamine Content During Fermentation Of Idli Batter
Authors: Praba K Lakshmi , Mohan R Jagan , M Loganathan
Published: May 2022

Fermented foods are rich in nutritional profile and idli batter has its attention as it is a short term stored fermented food and now considered globally. The fermented batter may contain histamine which are produced during fermentation. The clove extract was known for its antimicrobial activity along with lots of medicinal value. Hence an attempt has been made to optimize the concentration of clove extract for addition in idli batter during fermentation to reduce the production of histamine. The effect of clove on the physiochemical parameters such as pH, color, titratable acidity was analyzed during storage period (0,2,4,6 hours) and it was found that the physiochemical parameters were not affected during the storage hours. The titratable acidity of the idli batter and clove added idli batter was found to be in the range of 0.16-0.18 and 0.10 - 0.28 % during the storage period. The Microbial load were also observed by analyzing the total plate count during storage hours and it reduced the microbial count from 9.05 CFU/g to 8.60 CFU/g during the storage period of 6 h in the clove extract added idli batter. Histamine producers were isolated using Nivens agar media. The histamine content in the clove extract added idli batter was found to be low at 6th hr (0.06 mg/kg.) The GC-MS analysis on phytocompounds in clove revealed that eugenol is a major compound present in clove which may be responsible for antibacterial activity and reduce the histamine producing organism. The histamine content in the control and clove extract idli batter was analyzed using modified colorimetric method and revealed that the addition of clove extract reduced the histamine content during storage period that can help in increased shelf life of idli batter.
Phenotypic Surveillance of Enterococcus Sp. From A Tertiary Care Regional Hospital
Authors: G Varghese Jijo , B Anandharaj , E Fiji
Published: May 2022

Enterococci are ubiquitous pathogens commonly present in gut microbiota in humans/animals that can able to form biofilms which leads to increased antimicrobial resistance. As the treatment of drug resistant Enterococci associated infections is difficult to treat and the mortality rate is rapidly increasing among clinical settings. The present study is aimed to investigate the antimicrobial resistance pattern, virulence genes activation and biofilm forming ability of Enterococcus species isolated from hospital wards in Kerala, India. From January 2018 to March 2019, we collected 100 samples and detected 93 Enterococci isolates which were confirmed by Gram staining and biochemical assay tests. Ability of the isolates to produce biofilms were also studied. In total of 93 enterococci strains, Enterococcus faecalis (85%) was observed as predominant species. Many isolates exhibited multidrug resistance; in particular, 91.30 % isolates of E. faecium and E. faecalis were resistant to five antibiotics. Notably, E. faecalis (88.6%) is more resistant against vancomycin than E. faecium. And, we detected 11virulence genes and 15 antibiotic resistance genes in the tested isolates. E. faecium had exhibit higher level of biofilm formation than E. faecalis. This is the first report to exhibit hospital wards (ICU wards) as reservoir for multidrug resistant enterococci with potential of virulence and biofilm formation. It may ease to transmit the organism from environments into humans. This study provides some useful data about enterococci and suggesting that a regular maintenance of aseptic condition and patients surveillance is needed to control the pathogenesis of Enterococci from hospitals.
Plastics in the Pandemic
Authors: Pathak Gauri
Published: May 2022

Anti-plastic discourses have been gaining momentum in the last two decades, increasingly prompting plastic control policies and plastic avoidant behaviour. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has brought a profusion of single-use plastics and plastic packaging. What can this change tell us about shifts in subjective experiences of risk in an environment of hypervigilance? The case of India reveals that the pandemic has shifted attention among the middle class from the uncertain, future risks of plastic toxicity toward the more immediate risks brought by COVID-19. It also illuminates how plastics are implicated in the logics of ritual pollution that inform frameworks of secular hygiene. For middle-class consumers, plastics function as a boundary between the outer world of the Other and the inner world of the Self, and the use of plastic packaging becomes a token gesture that provides a sense of protection in the face of a heightened awareness of vulnerability.
Running Gait Retraining: A Sports Medicine Training Gap in Family Medicine
Authors: Knobloch Alexander C.
Published: May 2022

Background and Objectives: Emerging evidence suggests that running gait retraining plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of running-related injury, yet it remains unclear how gait retraining is being utilized by family physicians with their patients. By surveying family physicians and residents, this study is the first to investigate the frequency of gait retraining discussions with patients with running-related injuries, barriers to these discussions, and physician confidence and perceived value in engaging in these discussions, so as to better inform family physician training on this subject.
Methods: This study investigated family physician attitudes toward gait retraining though a cross-sectional survey administered to 532 military family physicians and residents at the 2019 Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting. Main outcome measures included frequency of, confidence in, and value of discussions of running gait retraining with patients with running-related injuries. Obstacles to discussing gait retraining, knowledge on the topic, and previous training on the topic were also assessed.
Results: With a 72.2% response rate, the majority of respondents (82%) felt discussions on the topic are at least somewhat valuable. However, 63% of respondents infrequently discuss the topic with patients, while 71% lack confidence in engaging in these discussions. The most frequently reported obstacles were lack of knowledge (55%) and time (24%).
Conclusions: Family physicians find value in discussions of running gait retraining with their patients, but discussion frequency and physician confidence are low. Educational interventions increasing physician knowledge and the development of non-time-intensive approaches would be best suited for improving confidence and discussion frequency for this valued skill.
Exploration of Remote Didactics at Rural Family Medicine Training Programs
Authors: Zhang Ying , Moore Tessa E. , Weidner Amanda , Nguyen Viet , Longnecker Randy , Schmitz David , Bergeson Keri , Evans David V.
Published: May 2022

Background and Objectives: Distance learning is a feasible and effective method of delivering education, especially in rural settings. Few studies focus on remote learning in graduate medical education. This study explores remote didactic practices of rural family medicine programs in the United States.
Methods: We conducted an electronic survey of rural family medicine residency site directors across the United States. We completed sample analyses through descriptive statistics with an emphasis on descriptions of current didactic practices, facilitators, and challenges to implementation.
Results: The overall response rate was 38% (47/124) for all participants from rural residency programs, representing 28 states. About 24% of rural training track (RTT) participants reported no shared remote didactics between urban and rural sites. More than half of RTT participants (52%) reported remote virtual didactics were either not shared between urban and rural site or were shared less than 50% of the time. Top challenges to implementing remote shared didactics were lack of appropriate technology (31%) and lack of training for faculty and residents in delivery of remote didactics (31%). Top facilitators included having technology for the remote connection (54%), a faculty champion (42%), and designated time to develop the curriculum (38%).
Conclusions: There is potential for improving shared remote didactic sessions between rural and urban sites for family medicine RTTs, which may enhance efficiency of curriculum development across sites and maximize opportunities for bidirectional learning between urban and rural sites.
Editorial: Corporate governance, earnings quality, and sustainability management
Authors: Dimitropoulos Panagiotis E.
Published: May 2022

The issue of our journal Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review, which is focused on corporate governance and accounting quality, and sustainability management.
De Mémoire
Authors: Poli Wilhelm
Published: May 2022

Depuis le début de ma maîtrise, je réalise des explorations à partir de matériaux imprimés d’archive, datant d’une autre époque, dans le but de signifier et créer des dialogues entre la couleur, le temps et la mémoire.
Transformer l'image imprimée par la peinture, créer un dialogue entre l'image photographique et le motif, c'est tenter d'évoquer les parts de récits que la mémoire peut conserver et celles que, nécessairement, elle oublie. Cet oubli n'est pas l'effacement d'un savoir, mais la transformation du récit, afin d'accéder à l'histoire par les vestiges des événements.
When the attempt at autolysis turns into Cricohyoidoepiglottopexy
Authors: Laora Andrea Di , Capitaine Anne Laure , LACOUR Mathilde , Trijolet Jean-Paul
Published: May 2022

We describe the case of a laryngeal trauma whose emergency treatment
required the technique of cricohyoïdoepiglottopexy.