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Furthering taekwondo as an academic discipline: A report on Youngsan University’s 1st International Academic Taekwondo Conference
Authors: Johnson John Arthur , Moenig Udo
Published: October 2020

The 1st International Academic Taekwondo Conference Youngsan University was held on October 4, 2019 in Yangsan, Republic of Korea (ROK; i.e., South Korea). In an effort to bring together international researchers of taekwondo, three non-Korean presenters were invited and three accomplished academics, two non-Korean, made up the conference’s invited panelists. The topics presented were: 1) the shift in taekwondo’s peace promotion duties, 2) a discussion of mudo (“martial way” of life) in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK; i.e., North Korea), and 3) the decline of taekwondo as a combat sport. Although small in scale, the conference built upon previous taekwondo academic endeavors in- and outside of Korea. Most importantly, the conference highlighted the fact that non-Korean academics are furthering the research field beyond the nationalistic concepts still held in the Korean taekwondo community. The event immediately garnered interest in an expanded conference for 2020.
Why do female and male taekwondo athletes win the bout? An analysis based on the Olympic weight category and the result of the bout
Authors: Menescardi Cristina , Liébana Encarnación , Falco Coral
Published: October 2020

Combat sports such as taekwondo, where athletes compete against an opponent require control of technique and tactics, as well as knowing the optimal performance of opponents to win the bout. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyse the Olympic competitors (London Olympic Games), according to the weight category (fly, feather, light and heavy) and according to the performance in their fighting (winner vs. loser) in each gender. An observational methodology was used, following a nomothetic, follow-up and multidimensional design of 302 individual performances. The statistical analysis used an ANOVA and T Student test for comparing frequencies. The results obtained indicate significant differences between weight categories, that is, lighter competitors performed more actions than heavier ones. Female heavier competitors performed more defensive actions (blocks and cuts) than lighter competitors. Regarding their performance, winners performed more anticipated, 1 and 3-point actions than losers who performed more indirect and spinning actions with back leg. Therefore, there is a different technical-tactical behaviour between taekwondo athletes depending on the categories and the result of the combat, suggesting to emulate winners, performing more anticipated actions to both trunk and head, as well as training the most used technical-tactical actions according to the athletes’ competition weight category.
Construção e validação preliminar de instrumento para a compreensão do ensino das lutas na educação física escolar
Authors: Pereira Marcos Paulo Vaz De Campos , Mota Íris Dantas da , Lacerda Elias Barboza , Farias Gelcemar Oliveira
Published: October 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi construir e validar de forma preliminar um questionário de ensino das lutas e do jogo (QELJ), contribuindo para entender como está sendo realizado o ensino das lutas na educação física escolar. A elaboração das dimensões do instrumento baseou-se na literatura em lutas e jogo. O processo de validação de conteúdo foi realizado por cinco juízes experts na área. O V de Aiken foi usado para quantificar a concordância entre especialistas. Além disso, foi realizado a testagem do instrumento com 17 professores de educação física em dois momentos, com intervalo de 14 dias entre cada momento. O software NVivo 9.2 foi usado para análise de conteúdo nas respostas dos participantes. Os resultados mostraram altas taxas de concordância positiva entre os avaliadores, todos acima de 0,80. O estudo piloto também apresentou bons resultados de confiabilidade na análise das respostas dos participantes nos dois momentos (97% para questões fechadas, 82% para questões abertas). Conclui-se que o QELJ provou ser um instrumento válido e útil para melhorar a compreensão do ensino das lutas na educação física escolar, embora outras avaliações psicométricas do instrumento devam ser realizadas no futuro.
AI and Machine Learning in Retail Pharmacy: Systematic Review of Related Literature
Authors: Donepudi Praveen Kumar
Published: October 2020

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are the future of every field. These can be applied in any field for better or efficient performance. Both these can be used in retail pharmacy as a solution to different problems. The machine learning prediction model can help in predicting the disease of patients and it can also be used to predict the medicine for the patient. AI systems can be used to automate the tasks that will help in saving time and also the tasks will be performed by using fewer resources.
Editor's Note
Authors: Shanahan Daniel , M Daniel
Published: October 2020

No abstract available.
The effect of heparin after primary percutaneous coronary intervention on short-term clinical outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Authors: Rouzbahani Mohammed , Rezaie Mohsen , Salehi Nahid , Janjani Parisa , Moghadam Reza Heidari , Rai Alireza , Montazeri Nafiseh , Naderipour Arsalan , Rad Etrat Javadi , Asgari Nader , Mahmoudi Sousan , Motevaseli Sayeh , Azimivaghar Javad
Published: October 2020

Background: Doing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the first hours of myocardial infraction (MI) is effective in re-establishment of blood flow. Anticoagulation treatment should be prescribed in patients undergoing PCI to decrease the side effects of ischemia. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of heparin prescription after PCI on short-term clinical outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Materials: This randomized clinical trial study was conducted at Imam Ali cardiovascular center at Kermanshah university of medical science (KUMS), Iran. Between April 2019 to October 2019, 400 patients with STEMI which candidate to PCI were enrolled. Patients randomly divided in two groups: intervention group (received 5,000 units of heparin after PCI until first 24 hours, every 6 hours) and control group (did not receive heparin). Data were collected using a checklist developed based on the study's aims. Differences between groups were assessed using independent t-tests and chi-square (or Fisher exact tests).Result: Observed that, mean prothrombin time (PT) (13.30±1.60 vs. 12.21±1.15, p<0.001) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) (35.30±3.08 vs. 34.41±3.01, p=0.003) were significantly higher in intervention group compared to control group. Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow grade 0/1 after primary PCI was significantly more frequently in control group (5.5% vs. 1.0%, p=0.034). The mean of ejection fraction (EF) after PCI (47.58±7.12 vs. 45.15±6.98, p<0.001) was significantly higher in intervention group. Intervention group had a statistically significant shorter length of hospital stay (4.71±1.03 vs. 6.12±1.10, p<0.001). There was higher incidence of re-vascularization (0% vs. 3.0%; p=0.013) and re-MI (0% vs. 2.5%; p=0.024) in the control group.Conclusion: Performing primary PCI with receiving heparin led to improve TIMI flow and consequently better EF. Receiving heparin is associated with lower risk of re-MI and re-vascularization.
Pattern of drug utilization in pediatric out patient department of a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: B. Rekha M. , B. Hemamalini M. , Bhandare Basavaraj
Published: October 2020

Background: Drug utilization studies have special significance among paediatric age groups as infant and children represent about 42% of the population in developing countries. This is the vital period of rapid growth and development. Therefore, drugs should be used very cautiously and rationally among these sub groups. The present study is conducted to analyse the prescribing pattern of drugs in paediatric age group for various illnesses. Methods: It was a prospective observational study, conducted in paediatric outpatient department of Raja Rajeswari medical college and research hospital for a period of 6 months after obtaining approval from institutional ethical committee. Descriptive statistical was used to determine the frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation.Results: In the present study, fever (30.8%) followed by respiratory diseases were most common diseases seen. The commonly used drugs include antipyretics (66%), antimicrobials (53.6%), cough syrups (34.4%), antihistaminic (31.2%) and nasal decongestants (23.2%). Prescribing indicator shows existence of polypharmacy. Prescribing drugs by generic name was seen only in 8.1% and 47.82% of the drugs were prescribed from EDL. The frequency of use of injectables in our study was 5.8%. Conclusions: Irrational use of antibiotics and polypharmacy needs to be curbed. Prescribing drugs in their generic name and prescribing drugs from EDL need to be promoted. The present prescribing pattern can be improved by advocating rational drug prescribing, patient education and improving hospitals.
Seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C among blood donors at a tertiary care hospital in North India
Authors: Kaur Kanwaljit , Locham Ramneek , Aulakh Smriti Kaur , Bassi Rajni , Pannu Jiteshwar Singh
Published: October 2020

Background: The prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs), in blood transfusion services are a major problem across blood banks and hospitals in the world. In, India, the effort to provide safe transfusion to patients is a heightened problem for various reasons. In this study, seroprevalence of Transfusion transmitted infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) was investigated in a pool of blood donors.Methods: The data collection was carried out for a period of two years from, January 2017 to December 2018, and total sample size of donors was 38,142. We studied the frequency, gender wise distribution, donor (first time vs repeat) wise distribution and yearly trend of seroprevalence of TTIs in blood units donated at our hospital.Results: A total of 37,457 (98.2%) males and 685 (1.79%) females donated blood during the study period. The results suggest that among the blood donors, the prevalence of HCV was highest (0.77%) followed by HBV (0.46%) and HIV (0.13%). Seropositivity was found to be more in first-time donors (0.83%) as compared to repeat-donors (0.52%). Seropositivity was found to be more among males (1.35%) than females (0.01%). The discussion suggests underlying reasons for the results along-with future direction of research.Conclusions: The need of the hour is to encourage repeat voluntary blood donors in order to maintain safe supply of blood and its components to donors. Efforts should be made to include females in the blood donor pool by increasing awareness and through dedicated efforts to improve female health and nutrition.
Trend analysis of antibiotics consumption using WHO AWaRe classification in tertiary care hospital
Authors: Bhardwaj Ankit , Kapoor Kaveri , Singh Vivek
Published: October 2020

Background: Aim of the study was to assess trend in antibiotics consumption pattern from 2016 to 2019 using AWaRe classification, ATC and Defined daily dose methodology (DDD) in a tertiary care hospital. Antibiotics are crucial for treating infectious diseases and have significantly improved the prognosis of patients with infectious diseases, reducing morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study is to classify the antibiotic based on WHO AWaRe classification and compare their four-year consumption trends. The study was conducted at a tertiary care center, Pilakhuwa, Hapur. Antibiotic procurement data for a period of 4 years (2016-2019) was collected from the Central medical store.Methods: This is a retrospective time series analysis of systemic antibiotics with no intervention at patient level. Antibiotic procurement was taken as proxy for consumption assuming that same has been used.  ATC for systemic use (ATC code J01) antibacterial was used and defined daily dose (DDD) per 100 bed days was calculated. Antibiotics were further classified as Access, Watch, and Reserve (WHO AWaRe classification).  Antibiotics consumption was ranked based on their volume of DDD i.e., drug utilization (DU90%) was calculated. Non-parametric Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used for the comparison of consumption.Results: Mean antibiotic procurement increased 1.25 folds from 140.3 DDD in 2016 to 201 DDD in 2018. A significant fall was seen in total DDDs in year 2019 (p value <0.05). A total of 41 antibiotics agents (Access 12, Watch 21, Reserve 6 and Not recommended 2) were procured. Reserve category antibiotics were procured from 2017 onwards. Out of 41 antibiotics procured 11 antibiotics (Access 3 and watch 8) accounted for DU 90%.Conclusions: Antibiotics consumption of watch group was high and increasing antibiotic consumption trend was observed. Hospital antimicrobial stewardship program should be implemented to shift to use of Access group antibiotics and restrict use of Watch antibiotics.
Antibiotics usage, how well we know it? KAP survey among the dentist population in Mumbai
Authors: Parekh Amisha N. , Balasubramanian Karthik , Bhate Purvi , Kalra Dheeraj D.
Published: October 2020

Background: There is a rising concern for antibiotic resistance worldwide, the primary cause of which is overuse and misuse. This study primarily aimed at assessing the knowledge of dental practitioners regarding the current guidelines on use of antibiotics and to identify the shortcomings if any.Methods: Present study was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted amongst 450 dental practitioners across Mumbai with the help of a self-designed questionnaire. The data was entered into excel sheets and appropriate statistical analysis was done with chi-square test using SPSS version 20.Results: The present study had a response rate of 95%. For the total percentage of patients examined each day that required systemic antibiotics, 36.9% (153) dentists answered 0-5%, followed by 25.3% (105) answered 10-15%. 76.1% (316) dentists came across patients who had self-prescribed antibiotics. 66% (274) dentists had never advised an antibiotic sensitivity/ culture test for their patients. 51.3% (213) dentists came across patients who did not respond to antibiotics. 87.2% (363) dentists were not aware about the ‘AWaRe’ classification of antibiotics given by WHO. 93.3% (383) dentists did not know about antimicrobial stewardship concept.Conclusions: The present study reflected antibiotic overuse and misuse to a certain extent by dental practitioners across Mumbai. Most dentists were unaware about ‘AWaRe’ classification and antimicrobial stewardship. Patient education on ill effects of self-prescription of antibiotics, identification of traits of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic culture tests needs to be prioritized by dentists.
Drug utilization pattern in outdoor patients of pediatric tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study
Authors: Parekar Sonal M. , Maindarkar Girish K. , Maindarkar Vishal V.
Published: October 2020

Background: Drug utilization study is essential, as safe and effective therapeutic regimen in paediatric population is challenging. Pattern of use of drugs in pediatrics vary as compared to adults, also there is limited data available. The objective of this study was to study drug utilization pattern in pediatric patients attending pediatric outpatient department of Maindarkar pediatric hospital, Latur.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out for a period of six months from September 2019 to February 2020, by analysing a total 1000 prescriptions of patients who had visited the OPD of Maindarkar pediatric hospital. Prescriptions were selected by simple random sampling method.Results: In our study, out of the total of 1000 prescriptions, 244 (24.4%) were of neonates, 556 (55.6%) were of infants (1 month to 1 year) and 200 (20%) were of children above 1 year. 547 (54.7%) prescriptions were of male patients and 453 (45.3%) were of female patients. The most frequent classes of drugs prescribed were nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 704 (70.4%), followed by drugs used for respiratory disorders 655 (65.5%) and supplements (60%). Antimicrobials were prescribed in 498 (49.8%) prescriptions. The average number of drugs per prescription was 2.45. About two third of all the prescribed drugs (74.41%) were from national essential medicine list. Most of the prescriptions had oral drug formulation 825 (82.5%) followed by inhalational 208 (20.8%) followed by injectables 150 (15%). All the drugs were prescribed by brand names.Conclusions: Our study helps health-care system to understand, interpret and improve prescribing, administration, to minimize adverse events and promote rational use of medicines.
A review of potential pharmacological treatments of COVID-19: an evidence-based perspective
Authors: Kumar Vikas , Vardhan Gyan , Tiwari Kalpana , Dhamija Puneet
Published: October 2020

Coronaviruses (CoVs) typically manifest as mild to severe respiratory tract infections. No drug is approved by US food and drug administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with coronaviruses infection. With growing COVID-19 pandemic globally, need of hour is to work on potential prophylactic and therapeutic drugs to prevent local and community transmission. A literature search for eligible studies published till March 2020 was conducted in the PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, OVID, and Google Scholar databases by two reviewers. Therapeutic efficacy and safety of different drug regimens targeting treatment pathway acting against corona virus-2019 (COVID-19) were reviewed. Possible mechanism of actions of these potential repurposed drugs against COVID-19 were reviewed to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies. Many potential pharmacological therapies are being studied in various clinical trials. No FDA-approved repurposed drugs have shown safety and efficacy in randomized controlled trials for patients with COVID-19. Vaccines are under development and only few vaccines are under clinical evaluation. This review highlights potential drug actions against COVID-19 and their safety issues. It could help researchers and physicians to use these potential agents judiciously in clinical trials as well as in treatment protocols.
Clinical profile of patients with infantile tremor syndrome in a tertiary care center
Authors: Pathak Gargi H. , Chauhan Anuya V. , Pandya Dhruti
Published: October 2020

Background: Infantile tremor syndrome (ITS) is a condition reported from many areas of Indian subcontinent due to lack of proper nutrition, improper weaning or delayed introduction of complementary feeding. There is no proven macro or micro nutrient deficiency responsible for it but relation with vitamin B12 deficiency has been identified in some studies. The aim of this study was to study the clinical profile of patients with ITS.Methods: It is a prospective observational study including total 30 patients, from 6 months to 3-year age group, admitted to pediatric wards and nutritional rehabilitation centre, civil hospital, Ahmedabad, from June 2018 to December 2019.Results: Out of 30 patients studied, 69% had pre-ITS and rest had ITS, 61.5% were males and 38.4% were females, 69.2% had severe acute malnutrition, 84.6% had severe anemia and 23% of them presented with CCF, 15.4% patients had microcephaly and 23% had hypotonia. 23% had motor and speech delay. 61.5% belonged to lower socio-economic group. There was delayed introduction of complementary feeding in 63% of patients. 69% patients had severe vitamin B12 deficiency and 21% had moderate vitamin B12 deficiency.Conclusion: ITS, is commonly seen among male children belonging to lower socio-economic group among age group of 6 months to 24 months, presents with coarse tremors with moderate to severe anemia with moderate to severe acute malnutrition and is associated with deficiency of vitamin B12. Early diagnosis and treatment including nutritional rehabilitation grossly improved the outcome.
Cerebral palsy: comorbidities, the second hidden side
Authors: Desouza Jinela , Patil Mohan , S. Yamini , Kurane A. B.
Published: October 2020

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common group of permanent disorders of motor impairment resulting from injury in the developing brain which are accompanied by comorbidities. Moreover, it has been observed that because of physical disabilities, the underlying comorbidities are neglected. The study aimed to assess the co-morbidities in children suffering from cerebral palsy in Kolhapur district.Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among children suffering from cerebral palsy and presenting to Department of Paediatrics (n=250), D. Y. Patil Medical College, between October 2018 to October 2019. Detailed history with clinical examination were recorded in a pre-designed performa. The patients were classified according to the physiological and topographical classification. Data was analyzed using R software version 3.6.1. Variables were represented using frequency distribution, (p<0.05).Results: Of the total participants (n=250), male predominance was observed (n=140); with age range of 1-18 years. Common form of cerebral palsy was spastic type (n=140; 56%). Most common type among spastic CP was diplegia (n=96; 38%). Children were suffering from speech abnormality in spastic CP cases (n=65). Among spastic hemiplegic cases all the children were suffering from intellectual disability (n=3).Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that the motor impairment in just the top notch, the actual disability is the underlying co morbidities.
Clinical and epidemiological profile of neurocysticercosis in children
Authors: Rai Preeti Lata , Kochar Gunjan , Prasad P. L.
Published: October 2020

Background: This study was done to describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of neurocysticercosis in children of Rohilkhand region.Methods: The study was carried out in the Paediatric Department (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and General Ward) of Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was a prospective clinical observational study. After IEC approval and written informed consent, all children between the age group of one month to sixteen years, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, that is, presented with unprovoked seizure and had evidence of active and ring enhancing lesion or mixed lesion on CT Scan/MRI of brain were enrolled in the study. Detailed history and clinical examination were carried out. Seizures due to any other CNS pathology were excluded. Simple tests for measures of dispersion were the statistical tests that were used.Results: Statistically forty children fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Of the total children enrolled in the study, 63% were males. Male to female ratio was 1.7. Almost three fourths of the population belonged to rural backgrounds. The mean age of studied children was 10.5 years. More than half of the affected children belonged to the school going age group. Generalised tonic clonic seizures were more common in all age groups than partial seizures. Headache (52.6%), loss of consciousness (42.1%), vomiting (31.5%) and focal neurological deficit (15.7%) were the most common presenting complaints in order of decreasing frequency.Conclusions: There should be a high index of suspicion of NCC in any child presenting with unprovoked seizures.
Correlation of nucleated red blood cell count with neonatal intensive care unit admission
Authors: . Sambedna , Kumar Amit , Chakore Rita
Published: October 2020

Background: Perinatal asphyxia should be diagnosed, when baby goes on to develop hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy which has shown to be much more reliable indicator of long term handicap than any other perinatal markers like non reassuring FHR, Apgar score, meconium stained amniotic fluid and blood acid base status of fetus. Since NRBC is related to hematopoietic response to hypoxia it predicts the chance of neurological sequelae and NICU admission. The aim of our study to analyze the significant relationship of NRBC count and NICU admission.Methods: This was a retrospective comparative study conducted in department of OBG, Patna medical college and Hospital between December 2013 to November 2015 in tertiary care health centre. Umbilical cord blood samples were collected from 100 newborns with asphyxia at birth out of which 56 were admitted in NICU taken as study group and rest 44 asphyxiated babies were not admitted in NICU were taken as control group. NRBC per 100 WBC was counted in Cord blood sample from all babies.Results: This shows that average count of NRBC/100 WBC in the study with NICU admission was 27.37+7.25. Average count in the study group with no NICU admission was 23.93+6.04. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study concludes that NRBC count correlate well with fetal asphyxia and finally NICU admission. Early detection leads to decrease neurological morbidity and mortality among survivors.
Tubercular splenic abscess and recurrent acute on chronic tubercular pancreatitis: a rare coincidence in an immune competent child
Authors: Acharyya Saugata , Acharyya Kakoli
Published: October 2020

Tubercular splenic abscess in association with chronic tubercular pancreatitis is scarcely reported in an immune competent child. 12 years old boy had presented with recurrent attacks of upper abdominal pain radiating towards left shoulder. He had multiple hospitalizations with similar complaints. The child had associated anorexia and significant weight loss during the period of his illness. Clinical examination revealed tenderness and muscle guard over the epigastric region. The pancreatic enzymes were markedly raised. Abdominal CT scan had suggested chronic pancreatitis with multiple splenic abscesses. The cartridge- based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) of the pus aspirated from the abscess confirmed the presence of pan sensitive mycobacterium tuberculosis. Image guided fine needle aspiration biopsy revealed the presence of caseating granulomatous lesion. Treatment with anti-tubercular drugs led to complete clinical recovery and normalization of pancreatic enzymes at follow up. An immunocompetent child had chronic tubercular pancreatitis associated with tubercular splenic abscess.
Huge cardiac rhabdomyoma in neonate: an unusual presentation
Authors: Meshram Rajkumar M. , Gondase Suraj P. , Denge Abhishek , Kamble Nayan
Published: October 2020

Cardiac rhabdomyoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor in neonatal age group. A full term male neonate, whose antenatal ultrasound revealed mass in foetal heart, became symptomatic on day two of life. Echocardiography revealed pericardial mass with global left ventricular hypokinesia. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination of autopsy specimen. Due to social stigma, encouragement of the parents for clinical autopsy was of prime importance for definitive diagnosis and preventive measures in future pregnancies.
Bacteriological profile and sensitivity pattern of urinary tract infection patients in north east part of Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Guljar , Hossain Enayet , Ahammed Ferdaus , Kabir Mohammed R. , Karmaker Gobinda , Chowdhury Iqbal A. , Mursalin Mirza M. , Das Atonu
Published: October 2020

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most important causes of bacterial infections across the globe. Increasing antibiotic resistance among urinary pathogens to commonly prescribed drugs has become a therapeutic challenge. Periodic evaluation of antimicrobial activity of different antibiotics is essential as the pattern of antibiotic sensitivity may vary over periods.Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken in the Department of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet from January 2019 to June 2019 among 100 adult patients admitted Medicine indoor Department confirmed as UTI on the basis of symptoms, signs and compatible investigation, urine culture either positive or negative.Results: Out of the total 100 urine samples 60 samples were positive for pathogenic organisms. Escherichia coli was isolated in 41 (68.3%) of the positive samples, followed by Klebsiella sp 13 (21.6%), Pseudomonas sp 3 (5%) Proteus sp 2 (3.3%) staph. Aureus 1 (1.66%). E coli was found to be most sensitive to nitrofurantoin (92.5%), meropenem (92.5%), amikacin (84.6%) and gentamycin (71.8%) and resistant to most commonly used drugs like cefixime (78%), cefuroxime (77.5%), ciprofloxacin (62.5%), ceftriaxone (62.5%).Conclusions: Mainly gram-negative bacilli are found to be responsible for UTI and most frequent isolated bacteria was E-coli. The most sensitive antibiotics were nitrofurantoin, meropenem, and amikacin& gentamycin. Frequently usedantibiotic like cefixime, cefuroxime, cotrimoxazole, ciprofloxacin & ceftriaxone were mostly resistant to E-coli.
A prospective observational study on the optimal management approach based on the clinical profile of renal trauma patients
Authors: Sengupta Soumish , Basu Supriyo , Ghosh Kadambari , Sengupta Subhrajyoti
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The kidney is the most commonly injured genitourinary organ following trauma. It can be a result of both blunt and penetrating trauma to the abdomen. Both conservative and surgical managements are employed as per the clinical profile of the patient.Methods: This prospective observational study included all the patients with renal trauma who presented at the ER. Computed tomography (CT) was done for grading of renal trauma.Results: A total of 60 patients were included in the study. Eighty percent (n=48) patients were managed conservatively. Twenty percent (n=12) patients underwent some form of surgical management. The mean (SD) hospital stay as 11.38 (6.94) days. Twenty-eight patients (46.67%) had right renal injury. Thirty-two patients (53.33%) had left renal involvement. There were no patients with bilateral renal injury. According to American association for the surgery of trauma (AAST), 11.66% patients (n=7) were categorised in grade I, 20% patients (n=12) to grade II, 33.33% patients (n=20) to grade III, 25% patients (n=15) to grade IV and 10% patients (n=6) to grade V. The most common associated injuries were rib fracture and visceral injury.Conclusion: Much has changed since historical times with regards to renal trauma management. Data from various studies point towards a paradigm shift from surgical to conservative management as the standard of care irrespective of the grade and mode of renal trauma.
Maternal nutritional status during pregnancy as a predictor of Ponderal index and body proportionality at birth, in term neonates
Authors: Kumar Brinda Prasanna , E. Adarsh , G. Sahana
Published: October 2020

Background: It is well established that maternal body mass index (BMI) and haemoglobin (Hb) level has an impact on foetal growth. Various studies have concluded that intrauterine growth as reflected by the Ponderal index (PI) is strongly influenced by various maternal factors. Therefore, we undertake this study to address the evidence gap to establish the strength of association between maternal nutritional status as indicated by her pre-pregnancy BMI and haemoglobin levels and neonatal PI.Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional, observational study was conducted that included 236 normal newborns and their mothers. A predesigned questionnaire was used to collect relevant socio-demographic data and obstetric history. Details regarding the maternal pre-pregnancy weight were collected from antenatal records, maternal height was measured and BMI was calculated. Neonatal birth weight and recumbent length was measured. PI was calculated and co-related with the maternal BMI and haemoglobin values.Results: 11.9% of the mothers were underweight and 51.3% had normal BMI. Majority of the mothers (62.7%) had normal Hb levels and 0.4% were found to have severe anemia (Hb <7 mg/dl). We saw a significant positive correlation (p<0.05) between BMI and birth weight, BMI and PI that is, with decrease in BMI there was a significant decrease in the birth weight and PI of the newborn. There was no significant correlation between haemoglobin level and PI.Conclusions: Our study showed a positive association between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and birth weight, BMI and PI. Therefore, interventions aimed at improving the nutritional status of the mother have a direct impact on the foetal growth outcomes.
Paraquat poisoning: a case report
Authors: Paul Prannoy , Biju Asha
Published: October 2020

Paraquat (1, r-dimethyl-4, 4’-bipyridium dichloride) is a commonly used herbicide in Asia. In spite of its wide availability, poisoning due to this herbicide is uncommon. An ingested dose of more than 10 ml is known to cause irreversible lung injury. Due to lack of any specific diagnostic test or specific clinical signs, diagnosis is often difficult without identifying the compound from history. Poisoning with high doses is associated with poor prognosis. As there is no specific antidote, treatment is aggressive decontamination and supportive management. However, in high doses, cases are often fatal.
Análisis de la derivada de presión en yacimientos con tope y base abiertos al flujo
Authors: Escobar M Freddy Humberto , Cruz C Yonatan Camilo , Ruiz J Mayra Alejandra
Published: October 2020

En este artículo se implementa la técnica de síntesis directa de Tiab (TDS) con el propósito de caracterizar un yacimiento contope y base abiertos al flujo, en el cual se encuentra un pozo completado parcial o completamente. Para el desarrollo de dicho
propósito se hace uso de un programa comercial, a través del cual se simulan pruebas de declinación de presión en un yacimientobajo las condiciones anteriormente mencionadas. Durante las pruebas simuladas se varían diversos parámetros como lo son:la anisotropía, la penetración, el espesor de la zona de interés y la distancia a las fronteras del intervalo completado. A partirde los resultados arrojados por el software comercal e mplementando la técnica de síntesis directa de Tiab, se identificanregiones características sobre la erivada de presión para posteriormente determinar correlaciones que permiten realizar cálculosde anisotropía y así lograr, en cierta medida, la caracterización del yacimiento. Las expresiones desarrolladas se probaronsatisfactoriamente con ejemplos simulados.
Consumption of Energy, Economic Growth, and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Colombia
Authors: Blanco-Camargo Dana , Henriquez-Orozco Sebastián , Fajardo-Ortíz Eddy Johanna , Romero-Valbuena Hector
Published: October 2020

En este trabajo se presenta un análisis para el caso de Colombia sobre la relación entre crecimiento económico, consumo de energía y emisiones de dióxido carbono utilizando la metodología de vectores autoregresivos (VAR) y prueba de causalidad de Granger con el cual se pretendió encontrar evidencia de una relación directamente proporcional entre las variables para el periodo de 1971-2014. Se concluye, al igual que la literatura académica existente, que existe una relación positiva entre el consumo de energía y la producción y del consumo de energía hacia las emisiones de dióxido de carbono. Artículo derivado de una tesis de pregrado realizada en la Universidad Industrial de Santander titulada: “Relación del consumo de energía eléctrica, el crecimiento económico y las emisiones de dióxido de carbono en Colombia para el periodo 1971-2014”.
A Tourist Flow Prediction Model for Scenic Areas Based on Particle Swarm Optimization of Neural Network
Authors: Chen Nan , Liang Yi
Published: October 2020

In recent years, China has been expanding domestic demand and promoting the service industry. This is a mixed blessing for the further development of tourism. To make accurate prediction of tourist flow, this paper proposes a tourist flow prediction model for scenic areas based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) of neural network (NN). Firstly, a system of influencing factors was constructed for the tourist flow in scenic areas, and the factors with low relevance were eliminated through grey correlation analysis (GCA). Next, the long short-term memory (LSTM) NN was optimized with adaptive PSO, and used to establish the tourist flow prediction model for scenic areas. After that, the workflow of the proposed model was introduced in details. Experimental results show that the proposed model can effectively predict the tourist flow in scenic areas, and provide a desirable prediction tool for other fields.
Judgement Classification Using Hybrid ANN-Shuffled Frog Leaping Model on Cyber Crime Judgement Database
Authors: Mothukuri Radha , Basaveswararao Bobba , Bulla Suneetha
Published: October 2020

The world has taken dramatic transformation after advent of Information Technology, it is hard to find the people without cyber connected and every activity of us is guided and regulated by the connected networks. As the world is depending upon the information technology there is same extent of research is getting on cyber monitoring activities taking place around the world. Now, it is very vital to classify and prediction of cybercrimes on the connected era. The objective of the paper is to classify the cyber crime judgments precedents for providing knowledgeable and relevant information to the cyber crime legal stakeholders. The stakeholders extract information from the precedents is a crucial research problem because so much of judgments available in a digital form with remarkable evaluation of internet and bid data analytics. It is necessary to classify the precedents and to provide a bird- eye view of the relevant legal topics. In this study cybercrime related 2500 judgments are considered for evaluation of the Feed Forward Neural - Shuffled Frog Leaping (FNN-SFL) model. To achieve this objective a Feed Forward Neural based model with tuning of Term weights by adaption of a Bio Inspired tuning model Shuffled Frog Leaping model. The experiments are conducted and implemented the newly proposed FNN-SFL algorithm. The results and discussions are presented. The conclusions and future scope are presented at the end of the paper.
Power Customer Complaint Prediction Model Based on Time Series Analysis
Authors: Guo Shuangshuang , Tang Linlin , Guo Xiaoyan , Huang Zheng
Published: October 2020

To improve customer service of power enterprises, this paper constructs an intelligent prediction model for customer complaints in the near future based on the big data on power service. Firstly, three customer complaint prediction models were established, separately based on autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) time series algorithm, multiple linear regression (MLR) algorithm, and backpropagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm. The predicted values of the three models were compared with the real values. Through the comparison, the BPNN model was found to achieve the best predictive effect. To help the BPNN avoid local minimum, the genetic algorithm (GA) was introduced to optimize the BPNN model. Finally, several experiments were conducted to verify the effect of the optimized model. The results show that the relative error of the optimized model was less than 40% in most cases. The proposed model can greatly improve the customer service of power enterprises.
Analysis on Energy-Saving and Green Technology and Optimization Measures in Civil Engineering Construction
Authors: Qi Delin
Published: October 2020

Energy-saving and green technology plays an important role in the development of civil engineering in the new era. The concept of energy saving and environmental protection can not only ensure the coordination between civil engineering construction and urban living environment, but also reduce construction cost and avoid energy consumption. This article analyzes the common problems in the construction of civil engineering, and discusses the application of energy-saving and green technology in civil engineering. Corresponding measures are also put forward to promote the energy-saving and green technology, as well as the sustainable development of the construction industry.
MULTIFUNCTIONALITY IN UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: FROM AIMS TO TECHNIQUES
Authors: Borzova Elena V. , Shemanaeva Maria A.
Published: October 2020

Purpose of the study: The objective of this study is to highlight one effective type of task (namely multifunctional) which enhances students` integral outcomes (key competences, subject-specific competences, and personal values) in university foreign language education. The authors set the aim to investigate whether these tasks can be used as tools to achieve multiple educational objectives, and which conditions can promote this end. Methodology: A combination of both qualitative and quantitative methods of action research was used in the study. The study embraced both non-language and language students with a wide range of foreign language levels, all future teachers of language and non-language subjects. The first part was based on the traditional PPP (“present, practice, produce”) model, the second part suggested the incorporation of multifunctional tasks into classroom activities. The qualitative and quantitative methods used in the study included a literature review and practice analysis, student interviews and questionnaires, observation, and classroom task probation. The authors also elaborated on a variety of criteria to evaluate the students` integral results. Main Findings: The outcomes of the research confirmed the effectiveness of the multifunctional tasks in terms of their contribution to the achievement of education integral outcomes. Such tasks allow noticeably improving the students` foreign language communicative competence. Simultaneously, they contribute to the development of the students` key competences as well as some personal qualities. Applications of this study: Multifunctional tasks are easily modified to different content and foreign language levels. Such tasks can also help students build up their individual learning paths in their future lifelong learning. Similarly, as future teachers, students may acquire an algorithm on how to design such tasks in their professional activities. Novelty/Originality of this study: The authors attempted to design special teaching and learning tools that allow achieving complex educational outcomes in professional foreign language education. The multifunctional tasks that they highlight in their research are multi-focused and multi-faceted which, with a high degree of probability, results in developing both the students` key and subject-specific competences.
Evaluation of magnetic carriers employed for immobilization of lipase from candida rugosa
Authors: Domingues Otávio , Santos Letícia Karen dos , Herculano Rondinelli Donizetti , Flumignan Danilo Luiz , Paula Ariela Veloso de
Published: October 2020

Currently, the use of magnetic nanoparticles has aroused interest in industrial processes, and the combination of their properties with the immobilization of lipases has been developed in order to produce carriers of easy separation of the reaction medium. In this context, the objective of the present study was to immobilize Candida rugosa lipase in magnetic nanoparticles, such as magnetite and maghemite, by physical adsorption and covalent bonding. The biocatalysts were evaluated by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and hydrolytic activity analysis. Thus, from the analyses performed, the best biocatalyst obtained was the immobilized by covalent bond in maghemite, presenting a hydrolytic activity of 174.67 U/g.
Systematic review of literature on sustainable roof-tiles for product development
Authors: Negrão Janilce dos Santos Messias , Rocha Rafaela Ribas , Santos Adriana de Paula Lacerda , Maceno Marcell Mariano Corrêa , Pilz Thaisa Lana
Published: October 2020

This article is based on the Product Development Process (PDP), with the study of alternative materials, both solid waste and possible composites, for tile production. The aim of this research was to performed a Systematic Review of Literature in order to find a low cost, durable and ecologically interesting solution for use in popular dwellings. The research method used was the search for articles, making a systematic review allied to a bibliometric analysis. Four electronic databases were accessed and articles in Portuguese and English were selected to collect important information using the 5W2H tool. Also, a general survey was carried out on prices and weights of tiles in the market. The compilation of data provided sufficient material for proposal development, which was mainly based on the use of Tetra-Pak® packaging for the development of tiles PET bottles also had a strong potential of use, since they are lightweight and ecologically sustainable. On the other hand, the price was still high when compared to what is on the market. Alternatively, tiles produced with Tetra-Pak® packaging were the most appropriate tiles for projects due to their quality, low cost and efficiency for use in popular houses, also presenting environmental benefits.
The hope as social commitment in the processing of tacrolimus
Authors: Suzin Bertan Alessandra , Cremasco Marco Aurélio
Published: October 2020

The 2020 year shows the fragility of the human been due to a virus that affects the people dependent of immunosuppressant agents. The aim of this paper it to contextualize the importance of the hope as essential element in chemical design to obtain tacrolimus, and to professionals involved in this research. It is presented the processing of this drug and the impact of their results on scientific and technological products, as well as in the human resource formation in the undergraduate and graduate levels, and impact in the society, showing that university extension can be done with external public, beyond of its technical production, bringing social hope to people who remain invisible to public policies.
A aplicação dos métodos restaurativos na resolução dos conflitos migratórios: do combate à invisibilidade social ao reconhecimento dos direitos humanos dos refugiados e migrantes
Authors: Tourinho Luciano de Oliveira Souza , Rodríguez Pedro Garrido , Sotero Ana Paula da Silva
Published: October 2020

As crises migratórias contemporâneas colocaram como destaque da preocupação internacional, a necessidade de cooperação dos países para a ajuda humanitária de acolhimento dos migrantes e refugiados, a fim de garantir a esses indivíduos as condições essenciais à vida digna, com respeito aos direitos humanos. No entanto, diante do contexto de fragilidade das relações sociais e da desconstituição dos vínculos comunitários contemporâneos, surgiram conflitos migratórios decorrentes da percepção distorcida que se faz dos migrantes e refugiados, que são subjugados e invisibilizados, dentro do seio social, como inimigos. Desse modo, a presente pesquisa propõe um debate crítico sobre a atuação brasileira dentro do sistema de proteção internacional dos direitos humanos, com o intuito de desmistificar as raízes que norteiam os preconceitos contra o estrangeiro, que são, simbolicamente, marginalizados dentro da sociedade brasileira. Nesse desiderato, o estudo buscará analisar a possibilidade de aplicação dos métodos restaurativos, por meio da política pública criada no âmbito do Poder Judiciário com a publicação da Resolução nº. 225/2016, pelo Conselho Nacional de Justiça, como instrumentos de pacificação social para os conflitos migratórios, por meio da desconstrução dos estigmas contra os refugiados e migrantes, com vistas a garantir a edificação de bases sólidas para a efetividade dos direitos humanos a todos os indivíduos. Tal estudo se fundamentará no uso de pesquisa exploratória, com procedimentos bibliográficos e documentais acerca da Justiça Restaurativa e seus métodos de aplicação.
Prospects and directions of transport development of Uzbekistan in the context of formation of railways in Afghanistan
Authors:   Tashkent institute of railway engineering, Ilesaliev Daurenbek I. , Makhmatkulov Shakhobiddin G. ,   Chang’an University
Published: October 2020

The article looks upon prospects and directions of development of Uzbekistan transport complex in the context of formation of trans-Afghan transport corridor. The assessment of internal and external factors is made which influence transport development of the country.