bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Criminal Executive Code of the Russian Federation: problems of formalization of legal norms
Authors: Демидова Оксана Васильевна
Published: July 2022

Научная статья посвящена анализу современных теоретических проблем совершенствования норм уголовно-исполнительного законодательства России. Предметом исследования выступили нормы отечественного уголовно-исполнительного законодательства, опубликованная судебная практика, научная литература по теме работы. Цель исследования - с позиции юридической техники рассмотреть проблемы формализации норм Уголовно-исполнительного кодекса Российской Федерации, а также сформулировать предложения по устранению выявленных недостатков. В результате проведенной работы проанализирована проблема принятия нового кодифицированного закона в сфере уголовно-исполнительного регулирования, обращено внимание на возможность концептуальной систематизации действующего уголовно-исполнительного законодательства только в случае существенного обновления уголовного закона, исследованы проблемы формализации норм Уголовно-исполнительного кодекса Российской Федерации, относящиеся к форме кодифицированного нормативного правового акта (искажения в применении метода абстрагирования, дефекты использования специально-юридических средств) и к содержанию уголовно-исполнительного закона (нарушение принципа объективности, принципа системности построения правовых норм, принципа законности). Практическая значимость исследования состоит в возможности реализации содержащихся в нем выводов и рекомендаций в правотворческой, правоприменительной, образовательной и научной деятельности.

This scientific article is devoted to the analysis of modern theoretical problems of improving the norms of the penitentiary legislation of Russia. The subject of the study was the norms of the domestic penal legislation, published judicial practice, and scientific literature on the topic of the work. The purpose of the study is to consider the problems of formalizing the norms of the Penitentiary Code of the Russian Federation from the standpoint of legal technique, as well as to formulate proposals for eliminating the identified shortcomings. As a result of the work carried out, the problem of adopting a new codified law in the field of penitentiary regulation was analyzed. The author draws attention to the possibility of conceptual systematization of the current penitentiary legislation only in the event of a significant update of the criminal law, the problems of formalizing the norms of the Penitentiary Code of the Russian Federation related to the form codified normative legal act (distortions in the application of the abstraction method, defects in the use of special legal means) and to the content of the penal law (violation of the principle of objectivity, the principle of systematic construction of legal norms, the principle of legality). The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of implementing the conclusions and recommendations contained in it in law-making, law enforcement, educational and scientific activities.
The content of the concept of responsibility in modern pedagogy
Authors: Желтухин Денис Николаевич
Published: July 2022

В статье описывается понятие, сущность и содержание ответственности в современной педагогике. Целью работы является научное обоснование понятия ответственности, основных ее компонентов (когнитивного, мотивационного, волевого, поведенческого, эмоционального) и раскрытие значения ее феномена для развития личности. Методологическую основу исследования составили анализ, индукция, систематизация и обобщение. Предмет исследования - положения научной педагогической литературы, определяющие понятие, значение и структуру ответственности. Актуальность данной темы обусловлена заинтересованностью государства и общества в воспитании социально ответственного гражданина, ориентированного на соблюдение моральных, этических и правовых норм. В статье на основе анализа научных трудов отечественных и зарубежных ученых определяется понятие ответственности в педагогике, а также ее основные компоненты. Предложения автора в области изучения понятия ответственности и раскрытия внутреннего содержания ее отдельных составляющих будут эффективным инструментом для дальнейших исследований данной проблемы в современной педагогике.

In the article the author describes the concept, essence and content of responsibility in modern pedagogy. The purpose of the work is the scientific substantiation of the concept of responsibility, its main components (cognitive, motivational, volitional, behavioral, emotional) and the disclosure of the significance of its phenomenon for the development of personality. The methodological basis of the study was analysis, induction, systematization and generalization. The subject of the research is the provisions of scientific pedagogical literature that define the concept, meaning and structure of responsibility. The relevance of this topic is due to the interest of the state and society in the education of a socially responsible citizen, focused on the observance of moral, ethical and legal norms. Based on the analysis of scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists, the article defines the concept of responsibility in pedagogy, as well as its main components. The author's proposals in the field of studying the concept of responsibility and revealing the inner content of its individual components will be an effective tool for further research on this problem in modern pedagogy.
Koalisi Partisipasi Aktor Dalam Jaringan Implementasi Program Keluarga Harapan Di Kota Makassar
Authors: Arnika Mita
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan Coalition (Koalisi) yang merupakan dimensi bagian dari Teory Discourse Communication Networking yang di gunakan untuk menganalisis Jaringan Implementasi Program Keluarga Harapan di Kota Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam, dokumentasi dan observasi. Data dianalisis dengan teknik reduksi data, penyajian data pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa interaksi sosial aktor yang berkepentingan dalam proses penjaringan dan penentuan pelaksaanaan Program Keluarga Harapan pembentukan koalisi tidak menunjukkan adanya keadaan yang berbeda. Pada sebagian koalisi, interaksi sosial aktor lebih didominasi sumber daya manusia yang ditugaskan langsung oleh Kementerian Sosial. Hal tersebut dibuktikan pada pelaksanaan kebijakan Program Keluarga Harapan yang diusung koalisi langsung dari Kementerian Sosial. Namun koalisi yang terjadi menunjukkan interaksi sosial antar aktor yang seimbang dan dinamik. Aktor yang berkepentingan di anatar instansi sedikit cenderung ideologis. Sebaliknya aktor yang berpartisipasi langsung ke masyarakat cenderung pragmatik. Dalam konteks ini, kesamaan ideologi pada koalisi sumber daya manusia Program Keluarga Harapan tidak menjamin pembentukan koalisi berangkat dari motivasi yang sama. Namun, pada koalisi aktor yang berpartispasi langsung terlibat dilapangan yang secara ideologi berbeda, justru didorong motivasi yang sama. Dari penelitian ini juga, dapat ditemukan konsep baru berupa pola interaksi sosial yang berbeda antara aktor yang berkepetingan dan aktor yang berpartisipasi langsung ke masyarakat, yaitu interaksi internal, eksternal dan interaksi sosial eksternal-internal.
EFEKTIFITAS BELAJARBLENDED LEARNING MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 PADA MATA PELAJARAN EKONOMI SISWA KELAS X SMAN 11 MAROS
Authors: RAZAK ABDUL
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the application of the blended learning model to the learning outcomes of economics class X social studies subjects at SMAN 11 Maros. The sample or subject of this study is class X ips SMAN 11 Maros as an experiment class and control class. The research method used by the researcher is an experimental method withpost test. The results showed an overview of the application of the blended learning model in general, which was considered quite effective during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results of this study showed that student learning outcomes were different between control classes that did not get blended learning treatment and experimentation classes that received blended learning treatment in Economics subjects. Based on the data obtained on the findings of learning outcomes in the two classes, the experimental class that received treatment was 92.72 and the control class that did not get treatment was 77.27. So that a conclusion can be drawn that the application of theblended learning model affects the learning outcomes of students in the subject of Economics class X social studies SMAN 11 Maros.
ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keefektifan penerapan model pembelajaran blended learning terhadap hasil belajar mata pelajaran Ekonomi kelas X IPS SMAN 11 Maros. Sampel atau subjek penelitian ini adalah kelas X IPS SMAN 11 Maros sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Metode penelitian yang digunakan peneliti adalah metode eksperimen dengan post test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan gambaran penerapan model blended learning secara umum dianggap cukup efektif digunakan pada masa pandemi covid-19. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil belajar siswa yang berbeda antara kelas kontrol yang tidak mendapatkan perlakuanblended learning dengan kelas ekpserimen yang mendapatkan perlakuan blended learning pada mata pelajaran Ekonomi. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh pada hasil temuan hasil belajar di kedua kelas tersebut adalah kelas eksperimen yang mendapatkan perlakuan adalah 92,72 dan kelas kontrol yang tidak mendapatkan perlakuan adalah 77,27. Sehingga dapat ditarik sebuah kesimpulan bahwa penerapan model blended learning berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran Ekonomi kelas X IPS SMAN 11 Maros.
Locations for the best lidar view of mid-level and high clouds
Authors: Tesche Matthias , Noel Vincent
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Mid-level altocumulus clouds (Ac) and high cirrus clouds (Ci) can be considered natural laboratories for studying cloud glaciation in the atmosphere. While their altitude makes them difficult to access with in situ instruments, they can be conveniently observed from the ground with active remote-sensing instruments such as lidar and radar. However, active remote sensing of Ac and Ci at visible wavelengths with lidar requires a clear line of sight between the instrument and the target cloud. It is therefore advisable to carefully assess potential locations for deploying ground-based lidar instruments in field experiments or for long-term observations that are focused on mid- or high-level clouds. Here, observations of clouds with two spaceborne lidars are used to assess where ground-based lidar measurements of mid- and high-level clouds are least affected by the light-attenuating effect of low-level clouds. It is found that cirrus can be best observed in the tropics, the Tibetan Plateau, the western part of North America, the Atacama region, the southern tip of South America, Greenland, Antarctica, and parts of western Europe. For the observation of altocumulus, a ground-based lidar is best placed at Greenland, Antarctica, the western flank of the Andes and Rocky Mountains, the Amazon, central Asia, Siberia, western Australia, or the southern half of Africa.
Technical note: Rapid phase identification of apatite and zircon grains for geochronology using X-ray micro-computed tomography
Authors: Cooperdock Emily H. G. , Hofmann Florian , Tibbetts Ryley M. C. , Carrera Anahi , Takase Aya , Celestian Aaron J.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Apatite and zircon are among the best-studied and most widely used accessory
minerals for geochronology and thermochronology. Given that apatite and
zircon are often present in the same lithologies, distinguishing the two
phases in crushed mineral separates is a common task for geochronology,
thermochronology, and petrochronology studies. Here we present a method for
efficient and accurate apatite and zircon mineral phase identification and
verification using X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT) of grain mounts
that provides additional three-dimensional grain size, shape, and inclusion
suite information. In this study, we analyze apatite and zircon grains from
Fish Canyon Tuff samples that went through methylene iodide (MEI) and lithium
heteropolytungstate (LST) heavy liquid density separations. We validate the
microCT results using known standards and phase identification with Raman
spectroscopy, demonstrating that apatite and zircon are distinguishable from
each other and other common phases, e.g., titanite, based on microCT X-ray
density. We present recommended microCT scanning protocols after
systematically testing the effects of different scanning parameters and
sample positions. This methodology can help to reduce time spent performing
density separations with highly toxic chemicals and visually inspecting
grains under a light microscope, and the improved mineral identification and
characterization can make geochronologic data more robust.
Research on adaptive speed control method of an autonomous vehicle passing a speed bump on the highway based on a genetic algorithm
Authors: Wang Long , Yang Zhiyong , Chen Xiangdong , Zhang Ruixiang , Zhou Yu
Published: July 2022

Abstract. When autonomous vehicles pass through uneven roads, especially the consecutive speed control humps (SCHs) on expressways, the
speed of them will have a significant influence on the safety and comfort of
driving. How to automatically select the most appropriate speed has become a
practical research subject. This paper studies the nonlinear vibration
process of the suspension system when the autonomous vehicle passes through
the SCHs on a highway. Firstly, the paper establishes a
four-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF) nonlinear half-vehicle model and a
stimulation function of trapezoidal SCHs and then uses the Runge–Kutta method to numerically solve the differential equations of motion of the suspension system. In the next part, the paper chooses the genetic algorithm to build a
multi-objective optimization problem model, which selects the vertical
displacement of the vehicle body, the suspension's dynamic deflection and the dynamic load of the tire as optimization objectives and combines the method
of the unified objective function to find the optimal passing speed. Finally, the paper designs and carries out the solution process of the
multi-objective optimization problem for the vehicle under three scenarios, conventional passive suspension, semi-active suspension, active suspension,
and compares the optimized state with the pre-optimized state to prove the
effectiveness of the optimization model.
Predicting drought and subsidence risks in France
Authors: Charpentier Arthur , James Molly , Ali Hani
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The economic consequences of drought episodes are increasingly important although they are often difficult to apprehend, in part because of the complexity of the underlying mechanisms. In this article we will study one of the consequences of drought, namely the risk of subsidence (or more specifically clay-shrinkage-induced subsidence), for which insurance has been mandatory in France for several decades. Using data obtained from several insurers, representing about a quarter of the household insurance market over the past 20 years, we propose some statistical models to predict not only the frequency but also the intensity of these droughts for insurers. But even if we use more advanced models than standard regression-type models (here random forests to capture non-linearity and cross effects) and all geophysical and climatic information is available, it is still difficult to predict the economic cost of subsidence claims.
تقويم الأنشطة التقويمية لمقرر لغتي الجميلة للصف الرابع الابتدائي في ضوء مهارات الفهم القرائي
Authors:   ماجستير تقويم المناهج والبرامج التعليمية، قسم المناهج وطرق التدريس، كلية التربية، جامعة أم القرى، المملكة العربية السعودية, العميري حاتم
Published: July 2022

هدف البحث إلى إعداد قائمة بمهارات الفهم القرائي اللازمة في مقرر لغتي الجميلة لتلاميذ الصف الرابع الابتدائي في المملكة العربية السعودية، وتحديد درجة مراعاة الأنشطة التقويمية في كتاب لغتي الخالدة لمهارات الفهم القرائي بمستوياتها الخمس (الحرفي والاستنتاجي والنقدي والتذوقي والإبداعي)، ولتحقيق ذلك استخدم الباحث أسلوب تحليل المحتوى وهو أحد أساليب المنهج الوصفي، بأداة علمية تتضمن مهارات الفهم القرائي اللازمة لطلاب الصف الرابع الابتدائي، وبعد التأكد من صدق الأداة وثباتها، توصل البحث لقائمة مهارات الفهم القرائي اللازمة لطلاب الصف الرابع الابتدائي وعددها (30) مهارة، وجاءت مهارة الفهم التذوقي في المرتبة الأولى كأعلى مهارات الفهم القرائي من خلال تحليل المحتوى، بنسبة بلغت(26.5%)، يليها مهارة الفهم الحرفي، بنسبة (23.4%)، ثم مهارة الفهم النقدي، بنسبة (22.5%)، يليها مهارة الفهم الاستنتاجي، بنسبة (19.4%)، وأخيراً مهارة الفهم الإبداعي، بنسبة (8.2%)، كما جاءت موافقة المعلمين على تضمين مهارات الفهم القرائي (الحرفي والاستنتاجي والنقدي والتذوقي والإبداعي)، في الأنشطة التقويمية بمقرر لغتي الجميلة بالصف الرابع الابتدائي بدرجة متوسطة، كما بينت النتائج عدم وجود توازن في توزيع مهارات الفهم القرائي بين الفصول الدراسية وكذلك بين مؤشرات الفهم القرائي المختلفة، وفي ضوء نتائج البحث أوصى الباحث بدعوة القائمين على تخطيط مناهج اللغة العربية في المرحلة الابتدائية إلى ضرورة تخطيط الأنشطة التقويمية في مقرر لغتي الجميلة للصف الرابع الابتدائي في ضوء مهارات الفهم القرائي وضرورة مراعاة التنوع في تلك المهارات عند بناء المنهج.
Prevalence of Primary Dysmenorrhea and Menstruation Related Issues Among Young Female Students with Hearing Impairment: An Institutional Based Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Rathod Neelam K , T Gohil Jagdish
Published: July 2022

Background: Menarche which is a most important event during female puberty. It is a physiological process in all girls and problems related menstruation is very important to discuss with them. In which Dysmenorrhea is a one of them the most common gynecological complain among adolescent girls. But it is a difficult phase especially for adolescents with disability and their families and has received very limited attention.
Objectives: If able women find menstruation is a challenge, then what about those who are deaf and mute. This study was conducted to assess severity of pain during menstruation and assess any menstrual related physiological and psychological symptoms among deaf and mute girls.
Materials & Methodology: A cross sectional school-based study was conducted among 66 deaf and mute girls (11-19) from various schools of deaf and mute at Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar district.
Result: The dysmenorrhea was reported in 63 (95.5%) out of 66 deaf and mute girls. Regarding the duration of pain, almost half of the girls (n=30) have informed pain duration for 2-3 day (45.4%), 34.8% reported <2 days, followed with 15.2%reported pain for >3 days, 4.5% girls have reported no pain during or before menstruation. Most of the girls (87.9%) reported location of pain as lower abdomen. Out of 66 among 57 girls (86.3%) reported grade 1(mild pain) according to VMSS grading for severity of dysmenorrhea.
Conclusion: Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon happens in all normal female and female with any kind of disability. The present study concluded that the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among deaf and mute girls is consistently high. The findings also show that majority of them have normal menstrual pattern like any other girl.

Key words: Deaf and Mute Adolescent Girl, Menstruation, Dysmenorrhea, Lower Abdomen Pain.
Prevalence of Forward Head Posture Amongst Physiotherapy Students - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Goswami Shivani , Contractor Dr. Edrish
Published: July 2022

Background: Forward head posture (FHP) described as excessive anterior positioning of the head in relation to a vertical reference line, involving increased cervical spine lordosis (upper cervical spine extended, lower cervical spine flexed) and rounded shoulders with thoracic kyphosis in later stages. Prevalence of forward head posture is high amongst children and adolescents due to excessive use of mobile phones and laptops. But very less studies have been done in India amongst physiotherapy students though their work routine is in prolonged standing position with neck flexed. So, aim of the study is to study the prevalence of FHP amongst population and further progression of this postural abnormality can be prevented.
Materials and methodology: 60 participants were recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Craniovertebral angle were evaluated through photogrammetry method, through Surgimap.
Results: In this study 60 students were evaluated, consisting of 40 females and 20 males. From 20 males, 12 males were identified as having FHP (60%), and the 40 females evaluated from that 30 females were identified as having forward FHP (75%). In this study the prevalence of total physiotherapy students identified having FHP is 42 out of 60, that is 70%.
Conclusion: Present study shows that prevalence of FHP amongst physiotherapy population is 70%.

Key words: forward head posture, Craniovertebral angle, Surgimap, physiotherapy.
Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Nursing Students
Authors: Abraham Elina , Pathak Gaurav , Mahendra Kharol Mahendra Kharol
Published: July 2022

Background: As polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the age group of 18-44 years. Therefore present study aims to improve knowledge of nursing students by giving them educational intervention regarding polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Method: Quantitative pre experimental research design was used to conduct study. A sample of 60 nursing students was selected for the study by through non probability convenient sampling technique. Results: The mean pre test knowledge score was 6.8 ± 3.4, whereas mean post test knowledge score was 21.3 ± 3. The postetst mean value knowledge score among nursing students was significantly higher than the pre test knowledge score. The mean difference was 14.8. The paired student “t” test value was 56.5 which was significant at P=0.05 level. The findings revealed that there was significant association between knowledge score with selected demographic variables of the nursing students like BMI, junk food liking and rest of demographic variables were not associated with knowledge score. Conclusion: Study concluded that knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome is much needed among nursing students for prevention of future problems related to polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Key words: polycystic ovarian syndrome, nursing students, knowledge, educational intervention, planned teaching program.
Comparative Analysis of ThinPrep and CellSolutions Liquid-Based Cervical Cytology along with Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing: A Study of 412 Cases
Authors: A Jadhav Kartiki , Barodawala Shaikhali M , Patkar Ashwini
Published: July 2022

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness and feasibility of current cervical cancer screening strategies i.e., CellSolutions and ThinPrep liquid-based cytology (LBC) along with Human Papillomavirus based (HPV) DNA testing in the Indian population for accurate and early detection of cervical cancer.
Methods: ThinPrep (206) and CellSolutions (206) based total of 412 LBC samples were studied, out of which 307 were also used for HPV co-testing. HPV-based DNA testing with hybrid capture 2 followed by PCR was carried out to identify high and low-risk genotypes. The precancerous lesions were reported according to the revised Bethesda classification.
Results: ThinPrep and CellSolutions-based LBC with HPV co-testing showed a significant decrease in the incidence rate of cervical cancer. The detection rate of abnormal smears was 3.88, 2.91, and 10.4% in ThinPrep, CellSolutions, and HPV testing, respectively. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) was the most common abnormality compared to High-grade SILs in both the LBC techniques. The most common high-risk HPV genotypes detected were 16, 18, 56, and 66, while low-risk were 6, 42, 53, 62, 81, and 30, respectively.
Conclusions: Cervical cancer screening strategies evaluated in the Indian population. CellSolutions is comparable to ThinPrep, HPV has the highest detection rate of abnormal smears as compared to LBCs. HPV along with LBC co-testing improves precision, early detection and eliminates unnecessary colposcopy procedures.

Key words: Liquid-based cytology, Cervical cancer, ThinPrep, CellSolutions, HPV.
Intestinal Parasites Infection among Pregnant Women in Nyeri County, Kenya
Authors: Nyambura Anthony Wanjohi , Muita Gicheru Michael
Published: July 2022

Objectives: (i) To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites infection among pregnant women in chosen antenatal clinics in Nyeri, County Nyeri. (iii) To determine the predictors of intestinal parasites among pregnant women in chosen antenatal clinics in Nyeri County. Methodology: The study was conducted from May-August 2015. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data. The collected stool samples were analysed in the laboratories using direct wet mount method and formol-ether concentration technique. Data was analysed using SPSS software. Results: All 260 pregnant women recruited in the study participated. Among 260 pregnant women, 67 (25.8%) were infected by intestinal parasites. Four (1.5%) had Ascaris lumbricoides infection, 4 (1.5%) had hook worm infection, 1(0.4%) had Trichuris trichiura infection and 3 (1.2%) had Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Forty three (16.5%) were infected by Entamoeba histolytica, 10(3.8%) Entamoeba coli, 3 (1.2%) Giardia lamblia, 1(0.4%) Balantidium coli, 3(1.2%) Iodamoeba butschlii, and 1(0.4%) Chilomastix mesnili. Treatment of drinking water (Adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR): 0.237; 95% CI: 0.078 – 0.718; p: 0.011) and use of tap water (aOR: 0.257; 95% CI: 0.083 – 0.791; p: 0.018) were protective against intestinal parasites infection. Conclusions: (i) in selected antenatal clinics in Nyeri County 67(25.8%) of 260 pregnant women had intestinal parasites infections (ii) treating drinking water and use of tap water were protective against infection by intestinal parasites among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Nyeri County. The study recommends routine diagnosis of intestinal parasites during antenatal care.

Key words: [prevalence, intestinal protozoan parasites, pregnant women].
Gouty Tophi: FNAC Diagnosis and Review of Literature
Authors: Sangvikar Ashwini Chandrakant , Jadhav Shashank Prakash
Published: July 2022

Periarticular and articular nodules can pose a diagnostic challenge to clinicians as well as pathologist and radiologist. It has many differentials from non-neoplastic to neoplastic disorders like rheumatoid nodules, ganglion cysts, pigmented villonodular synovitis, synovial chondromatosis and synovial sarcoma. Gouty tophi are considered as one of differential of these conditions. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of these periarticular nodules is one of the diagnosing tool for gouty tophi on the basis of its characteristic cytomorphological features. Here we are presenting cytomorphological evaluation of gouty tophi in a case of 44-year-old male who presented with multiple joint swelling.

Key words: Cytomorphology, Gout, Tophi, FNAC .
Impact of Metaverse Applications on Social Anxiety of Teenagers
Authors: Bawa Sarvika
Published: July 2022

Our study aimed to estimate the impact of metaverse applications in teenagers in India using a self-reported survey design. An online survey was conducted to analyze the impact of these applications using the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale. It was found in the study that 43%(43) of the total subjects experienced an increase in social anxiety after playing metaverse applications,41%(41) experienced a decrease in social anxiety after playing metaverse applications and 16%(16) did not experience any change in the levels social anxiety after playing metaverse applications.

Key words: Metaverse, Social Anxiety, Social Interaction Anxiety Scale.
Clinical Profile and Outcome of patients with Snake Envenomation at Bharatpur Hospital Nepal
Authors: Pande Rohendra , Paudel Vijaya Prasad , Sapkota Kalyan
Published: July 2022

Background: Snake bites are well-known medical emergencies requiring hospital admission. Krait and Cobra are common snakes leading to envenomation in Nepal. Timely identification of the envenomation leads to prompt treatment and decrease the morbidity and mortality. We aimed to study the clinical profile and outcome of patients with snake envenomation at Bharatpur Hospital, Nepal.
Materials and Methods: The Study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Medicine in Bharatpur hospital from April 2018 to September 2018. The patients of snake bites admitted with signs of neurological, hematological, local or regional envenomation were enrolled in the study. Clinical profile, duration of hospital stay and outcomes were noted and analyzed in the study.
Results: Out of 63 patients of snake bite, majority of snakes responsible for envenomation was due to Krait (38.1%) followed by Cobra (9.5%) and only 4 cases (6.3%) were due to Viper envenomation. The most common sign of presentation was Ptosis (69%) followed by difficulty in protruding tongue (42.9%). Mean number of Anti Snake Venom (ASV) vials required was 26.03. The mean duration of hospital stay in neuroparalytic cases was 46.8 hours while 60.5 hours in hematotoxic cases. There was a fatality rate of 11.1%.
Conclusion: Snakebite is a common life-threatening emergency in the study area. Majority of the patients were victims of Krait or Cobra bite. Early administration of ASV prevents respiratory paralysis after neuroparalytic snakebite. Timely intubation and mechanical ventilation in respiratory paralysis cases is life saving. The development of new and more effective Antivenom that better targets the species responsible for bites in the region would help in improving future patients’ outcome.

Key words: Envenomation, snakebites, emergency, Clinical profile .
Challenges of Nursing Education in India
Authors: . Preksha
Published: July 2022

Healthcare industry in India is growing at a rapid pace. Both Government and the private sector have responded with significant investments in infrastructure and institutional mechanisms resulting in healthcare becoming one of the largest sectors. Nurses in India forms the huge segment of healthcare service and works as a backbone of hospital. Strengthening the nursing workforce in India is a need of the hour to provide holistic care to the patient and also render updated knowledge and skills to budding nurses. To make the nursing sector strong, it is suggested to enhance the quality of nursing education. In past few years, our world is exploded with advanced techniques and machinery. The nurses who are working in clinical set-up are expected to pace up with the new technologies and use them in the care of their patients. The aim of this paper is to put a light on the challenges of nursing education in India and strategies to overcome it in coming decades. The paper put forward the importance of Entrance exams to enter the nursing course, streamlining the nursing education, emphasis of research, requirement of demand and supply chain of nurses, importance of parent hospital, applying the knowledge of adult education to deal with Gen-Z in today’s time, etc. The paper also tells the importance of Dual role of a nurse as tutor in a nursing institute and clinical nurse in the hospital to provide updated knowledge to their students about latest healthcare technologies and also aims to provide a roadmap to restore the prestigious position the nursing profession deserves in India.

Keywords: Challenges, Strengthening, nursing profession, Gen-Z, Dual-role, nursing education
Effects of Pilates Training Program on Functional Capacity in Post Menopausal Women
Authors: Gupta Ankita , Ghumatkar Dr. Mayuri , Kumar Dr. Ajay
Published: July 2022

Background: Loss of Functional Capacity post- menopause is a common feature of aging and is often associated with physical inactivity and the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and decrease in aerobic capacity. Functional capacity depends on lower limb muscle strength and abdominal obesity in active postmenopausal women. Pilates exercises are a combination of exercises which focuses on lumbopelvic stabilization and activation of the deep muscle of the trunk. They are isometric, low- impact exercises of the core muscles that generate force without motion and stabilize the spine.
Aim: To study the effects of 4- weeks of Pilates training program on functional capacity in postmenopausal women.
Methodology: 30 naturally post- menopausal participants were selected on the basis of selection criteria. Functional capacity was assessed by a 6 Minute Walk Test pre and post Pilates exercise program. Participants received 4 weeks of Pilates training program, including 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week.
Results: The results showed that there was significant improvement in the functional capacity after 4 weeks of Pilates training protocol.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the functional capacity was improved as the distance walked in 6MWT post- intervention was more than the distance walked in 6MWT pre- intervention, and the data was proven to have significant p- value.

Keywords: Functional Capacity, 6 Minute Walk Test, Pilates training program.
Retroperitoneal Desmoid Tumor: A Case Report
Authors: Park Sungeun
Published: July 2022

Desmoid tumor is a rare soft tissue tumor and accounts less than 1% of retroperitoneal tumor. It is pathologically benign soft tissue tumor, while clinical behavior is aggressive, showing high rate of local recurrence. It consists of spindle cell, collagen and myxoid matrix thus it shows diverse imaging patterns according to its composition. In this case report, surgically diagnosed retroperitoneal desmoid tumor is presented.
Possible Beneficial Role of Novel Anti-Osteoarthritic Drug Diacerein in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Roy Tathagata , Chakraborty Payel , Roy Chowdhury Rishita , Kumar Chatterjee Tapan
Published: July 2022

A network of proinflammatory cytokines plays an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Among these pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1 superfamily cytokines like IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-18, IL-33, IL-36 (α, β, γ) play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis in both osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis. IL-1β produced by activated macrophages, activated chondrocytes, synoviocytes, osteoarthritic cartilage & subchondral bone. Various literature reveals that IL-1β also plays deleterious effects in cartilage destruction in osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis by increasing the release of various proteolytic enzymes like A Disintegrin-like and Metalloproteinases with Thrombospondin Motifs (ADAMTS) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) like MMP-1, MMP-3 and MMP-13. Apart from this, IL-1β also increases the expression of cathepsin B in chondrocytes that act as an important mediator of cartilage degradation. Novel anti-osteoarthritic drug diacerein shows pro-anabolic, anticatabolic and anti-inflammatory effects on synovial membrane and cartilage by its IL-1β inhibitory effects. The aim of this review article is to discuss the role of diacerein in osteoarthritis and to explore the possible mechanism of action of diacerein in rheumatoid arthritis.
Folate-conjugated liposome as effective Drug delivery system for Quercetin
Authors: Ngan Thai Thi Dac , Tuong Vi Le Nguyen , Chinh Nguyen Van , Hung Quach Tong , Khoa Nguyen Cuu
Published: July 2022

Active ingredient (AI), particularly quercetin (Q), has been known as types of nature-derived chemotherapic agents in cancer treatment. However, the advantages of this agent concerning antineoplastic activity were restricted by its poor water solubility. Therefore, the encapsulation of AI in nano-mediated drug delivery is expected to create diverse effects and can sufficiently increase their therapeutic outcomes. The aim of this present study was to effectively prepare folate-conjugated liposome (L-F) that can enhance the delivery of Q. L-F containing Q (Q-L-F) was successfully prepared by thin film technique, using tween 80-ethylenediamine-acid folic as the surface-modified moiety. Physicochemical parameters, including morphology, particles size, zeta potential, drug encapsulation efficiency and release profiles were investigated. In addition, in vitro cytotoxicity of the prepared formulation was evaluated against NCI-H460 cell line. Results showed that the prepared Q-L-F had a mean size of about 166.8 nm with low polydispersity index (below 0.5) and high encapsulation efficiency (96.6%). The release profile showed a sustained release of Q up to 48 h. Moreover, Q-L-F liposomal system was proposed to have the enhanced toxicity effect toward cancerous cells with expressed folate receptors due to the targeting of folic acid conjugated. In support for this, cell proliferation using SRB assay on NCI-H460 cells demonstrated that Q-L-F exhibited higher cytotoxicity than quercetin loaded conventional liposome (Q-L). For the purpose of researching, the data could serve as proof for the potential of L-F as a sustained delivery system for Q in anti-cancer therapy.
An Overview on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Traditional aspects of Muntingia calabura
Authors: N. Chaudhari Rakesh , Kumar Jain Amit , K. Chatap Vivekanand
Published: July 2022

Muntingia, or Jamaica Cherry, is a small, rapidly growing tree at full maturity that can reach up to 40 ft tall. The soft leaves are evergreen, with alternative phyllotaxy. The leaves on top are dark green and underneath are light green. The small, white flowers are centered with yellow stamens. The small, round fruits are abundant, and have a red or yellow color depending on the variety. The fruits are raw edible or made into jam. The fruit had a potent anti-inflammatory action. The flowers, made into medicinal teas, are antiseptic and antispasmodic. The Muntingia calabura (M. Calabura) leaves exhibited anti-proliferative and antioxidant potential activities. The present Muntingia research is to provide a description of the common applications and pharmacological potential. In conclusion, this review is hoped to serve as an incentive for others to further explore the pharmacological potential of M. calabura is designed to develop as a new therapeutic agent.
Collagen – Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) Composites for Wound Healing – A Review
Authors: R Thiruchelvi. , S Priyadharshini. , P Mugunthan. , K. Rajakumari
Published: July 2022

Fish Collagen which is also called as Marine collagen has gained immense attention in the recent years as an appropriate alternative to mammalian collagen. Fish collagen is essentially the superhero of collagen sourced from animals. Fish collagen is made up of mostly Type 1 collagen, which makes up to 70 percent of total skin. Collagen is found to heal wounds by attracting new skin cells to the wound site. It promotes healing and provide platform for new tissue growth. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles are nanoparticles of ZnO that have diameter less than 100 nanometres. Recently, ZnO Nanoparticles have shown to disrupt bacterial cell membrane integrity, reduce cell surface hydrophobicity and enhancement of intracellular bacterial killing. The ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized from the plant. The paper will describe the potency of fish skin waste, problems in healing burn injuries, collagen extraction, green synthesis of ZnO NPs, collagen and ZnO NPs applications in wound dressing. Since ZnO nanoparticles have much anti-bacterial activity it can be combined with collagen and characterized for the application in wound healing management.
Emulgel A Reliable System for Topical Delivery of Lipophilic Drugs in Present Scenario: Review
Authors: Yadav Rishu , Kumar Pandey Narendra , Kukkar Rajiv , Dutta Deepika , Rana Monika , Modgil Swati
Published: July 2022

Topical drug delivery can be defining as good delivery system for drugs, in which drug directly get interact with skin and give its pharmacological effect to desired site to cure and treat variety of disorder. Gel has major disadvantage because it cannot prepare for hydrophobic drugs this type of limitation can be defeated by emulgel. Emulgel have dual property like emulsion and gel and gives dual release system. Primary disadvantage of lipophilic drug that it does not dissolves in aqueous solvent and cause problem in drug delivery. Emulgels gives a good advantage over gel that hydrophobic drugs are easily dissolve in oil phase and then added in aqueous phase to form w/o type emulsion. These emulgel then incorporate into gel to form emulgel. Emulgel are good carrier for topical delivery of lipophilic drugs and have several advantages over different drug delivery system. Emulgel give better patient compliance and promote controlled pattern of drug delivery due to presence of cross linked structure of gelling agent. Emulgels formulations can be used for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifungal, acne, skin disorder and also in form of cosmetic products.
Syrian Refugees In Lebanon: “New Community” In Lebanon’s Confessional Political System
Authors: Harutyunyan Lilit
Published: July 2022

The paper analyzes the Syrian refugee crisis in neighboring countries, mostly in Lebanon. Syria’s neighborhood hosts currently about 5.5 million forcibly displaced Syrians who have fled the crisis since its onset in 2011. More than 3.4 million Syrians are registered in Turkey and around 2 million in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt (World Bank 2016). According to the UNHCR (2017), the small Lebanese state hosts today around 1.5 million registered Syrians, making it the country with the highest number of refugees per capita (Yasmin 2022). How has Lebanon’s political system dealt with the Syrian refugee issue and how have Syrian refugees – a new “non-core group”(Harris 2012) in Lebanon’s society – interacted with the state’s confessional configuration of power? How has Lebanon’s political system framed and accommodated an external “minority” in the context of a refugee-producing conflict and how has the political discourse constructed the issue of large-scale displacement?
The conflict in Syria between the government of Bashar al-Assad and various other forces, which started in the spring of 2011, continues to cause displacement within the country and across the region. At the end of 2018, Syrians continued to be the largest forcibly displaced population, with 13.0 million people living in displacement, including 6,654,000 refugees, 6,184,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) and 140,000 asylum seekers (Ferris, Kiris ci, Shaikh 2013; UN OCHA 2016).
Students’ Engagement through Technology and Cooperative Learning: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Aliyu Jaafaru , Osman Sharifah , Kumar Jeya Amantha , Abdul Talib Corrienna , Jambari Hanifah
Published: July 2022

Students’ engagement (SE) is an inherent part of learners’ participation in a classroom instructional task through different and diverse activity-based media. This paper analyses a logical literature of SE with cooperative learning (CL) and technology integration (TI). The outcomes reveal the impact of instructional methodology such as active learning through cohort instructions to generate conceptual understanding and SE, critical thinking, and student-centred activities, blended and flipped learning, Google Docs (a free Web-based tool that allows you to create, edit, and store documents online), and massive open online course (MOOC) to improve student homework. The systematic review of the literature establishes outcomes from current research conducted between January 2013 and June 2022. Out of 114 papers, thirty publications fulfilled the refining and exclusion/inclusion guidelines after standard evaluation screening of the journals and review, along with the additional elimination of repetitive records from the study. The goal of the evaluation is to analyse the effectiveness of all the papers utilised in the research. The literature review possibilities are illustrated by the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) framework. The limitations and discussion from this systematic literature review (SLR) address some gaps, future directions for SE, and implications for education and research.
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Programme: Criticism, Propaganda and Response
Authors: Malik Qasim Mustafa
Published: July 2022

As a result of constant improvement in its nuclear credentials, Pakistan has emerged as a responsible nuclear weapons state. Pakistan has been pursuing a Credible Minimum Deterrence (CMD) doctrine to deter India’s growing conventional and nuclear capabilities. However, time and again, Pakistan has faced criticism and propaganda over nuclear safety and security, and necessary technological advancements in its nuclear weapons complex. From fears of Pakistan making an ‘Islamic bomb’ to the ‘world’s fastest growing nuclear weapons complex,’ Pakistan has tried to address the valid international concerns and brushed aside propaganda against its nuclear weapons programme. With this background, the purpose of this paper is to analyse post-1998 nuclear test, propaganda against Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme. The paper will address the questions related to the nature and purpose of this propaganda and Pakistan’s response to distinguish between facts and propaganda.
Sino-US Competition: Implications for South Asia and the Asia-Pacific
Authors: Mohammad Tehseen
Published: July 2022

This paper explores the impact of Sino-US competition on the Asia-Pacific and South Asian regions. The competition in these regions revolves around a range of issues ranging from geopolitical and geo-strategic to geo-economic interests. However, the US’s Asia policy poses a challenge to Asia’s leading power, China. This article investigates factors behind Obama administration’s policy of Asia Pivot and the policy options available to the present Trump administration and implications for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia regions. An over-emphasis on a hard military-only approach would also be viewed in the South Asia context, where China has adopted an economic approach to extend its influence. A hard approach would have adverse implications for strategic stability in South Asia between India and Pakistan, and there is a possibility of an escalation of tensions between China and its US-allied neighbouring states over maritime disputes.
Avaliação do conhecimento e consumo de probióticos utilizando questionário on-line
Authors: Borges Maria Paula Pereira , Souza Iane Anunciada de , Miranda Jaina Suellen Da Silva , Silva Diego Felipe dos Santos , Skrapec Michele Vantini Checchio , Queiroz Diego Barbosa de , Cardoso Marcos Veríssimo de Oliveira
Published: July 2022

O aumento da conscientização dos consumidores é um dos fatores de grande importância para o surgimento dos alimentos funcionais e para o impulsionamento desse segmento na indústria. Os probióticos e, em especial a Kombucha, vem ganhando destaque entre os consumidores por suas caraterísticas funcionais. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar o conhecimento sobre o probióticos e seu consumo por meio de questionário virtual, analisar o perfil sociodemográfico do público consumidor e avaliar seu conhecimento, motivações e quais características se destacam. Para a criação do questionário foi utilizada a plataforma Google Forms, onde foi possível o acompanhamento quanto ao número de respostas obtidas e incorporação dos dados. A divulgação do link do formulário ocorreu via redes sociais virtuais e e-mails, conferindo um alcance de 95 pessoas no total. Após aplicação do formulário, fez-se a compilação e a análise dos dados, incluindo análise estatística descritiva das questões. As motivações avaliadas revelam que os consumidores buscam alimentos que promovam uma melhora do funcionamento intestinal e do bem-estar físico, associando-os com hábitos mais saudáveis.