bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review on Emulgel
Authors: N Shiva Prasada , Mutta Shivanand K
Published: March 2022

Chewable dosage forms for example tablets, delicate, pills, gums, chewable squares is long piece of drug specialist armamentarium. They are required to be break and bit in the middle of the teeth before administration. These tablets are given to the children who have difficulty in swallowing and to the adults who dislike swallowing. These tablets are intended to disintegrate smoothly in the mouth at a moderate rate either with or without actual chewing, characteristically chewable tablets have a smooth texture upon disintegration, are pleasant tasting and leave no bitter or unpleasant taste. Geriatric and pediatric patients and travelling patients who may not have ready access to water are most need of easy swallowing dosage forms like chewable tablets. The major formulation factors are flow, lubrication, disintegration, organoleptic properties, compressibility, compatibility and stability, which are common to regular (swallowed) and chewable tablets; however, organoleptic properties of the active drug substances are primary concern here. A formulator may use one or more approaches to arrive at a combination of formula and process that result in product with good organoleptic properties.
The Risk of Transfusion of Transmissible HIV Infections in Sokoto, the North West of Nigeria
Authors: U-K Muhammad , H Raji , R. H Muhammad , A Faruq , AS Baki
Published: March 2022

The risk of transfusion of transmissible HIV infection was investigated amongst potential blood donors from three health care institutions in Sokoto, North West Nigeria. Three hundred and fifty (350) blood samples from study subjects were screened for HIV antibody using Determine kit for HIV 1&2 (by Alere) and Uni-gold kit (biotech) for second antibody screening. All blood samples negative for the HIV antibodies using RDT were further screened for thep24 antigen using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The results obtained showed that blood samples from 3(0.9%) study subjects were sero-positive for HIV antibody using the serial algorithm. There was no statistically significant difference (p=1.000) between the two RDT screening kits used. Nine blood donors 9(2.6%) were positive for HIV-1 p24-antigen using ELISA test. Overall results showed that the prevalence rate of HIV was 3.4% amongst all study subjects. However, sensitivity and specificity of RDT was 3.4% and 96% while the positive and negative predictive value was 100% and 97% respectively. The low incidence of 0.9% obtained using RDT clearly indicates that the antibody tests had failed to detect the newly infected blood donors. This is confirmed by the more sensitive and specific p24 antigen test.Thus, the risk of transmitting undetected HIV antigens from such sero-negative blood samples is expectedly high. Even though transmission of blood and blood products is a routine in our health care settings, it should only be done when benefit clearly outweighs the risk.
Evaluation of Anti-hyperlipidemic Activity of Red Onion In Experimental Animals
Authors: Kadam Pooja , Chaware Vitthal , Redasani Vivek
Published: March 2022

Objective: To evaluate antihyperlipidemic effect of red onion on poloxamer 407 induced hyperlipidemia in wistar albino rats.

Methods: Hyperlipidemia was induced by intraperitoneal injection of poloxamer-407 (P-407) at a dose of 1.0g/kg body weight in wistar albino rats. Drug treatments were done by oral gavage for 21 days. At the end of the study, animals were kept fasted over night and then blood samples were collected. The serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and High density lipoprotein (HDL) were measured while low density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) were calculated by Friedewald formula and atherogenic index was also calculated.

Results:  From the present investigation, it was observed that ethanolic extract of red onion have shown significant reduction in serum cholesterol, triglyceride and lipoprotein levels and increase in HDL level in P-407 induced hyperlipidemia.

Conclusion: The findings in this study revealed the effectiveness of ethanolic extract of red onion against hyperlipidemic activity.
Potential of Piperaceae Plants as Antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli: A Review
Authors: Magdalena Hottria , Fajrina Anzharni , Eriadi Aried , Asra Ridho
Published: March 2022

Background: Infectious disease was one of the most common health problems in developing countries which are caused by microorganism, such as bacteria. Piper (Piperaceae) was a medicinal plant that has potential as an antibacterial. Some plants of the piperaceae family have antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, such as Piper cubeba, Piper nigrum, Piper betle, Piper crocatum, Piperomia pellucida, Piper longum, Piper sarmentosum, and Piper aduncum.

Purpose: This article described plant of the Piperaceae family that has antibacterial potential. This article reviewed the study of the antibacterial potential of the Piperaceae plant from various articles.

Data source: The database sources used include Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Media Published from 2010 to 2021.

Conclusion: It carried out by reviewing several libraries such as indexed national journals, international journals, and scientific articles regarding the potential of the Piperaceae plants as antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The antibacterial activity of the Piperaceae plant originated from secondary metabolites of these plants including alkaloids, tannins, saponins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids.
Operational Costs of Unmanned Aircraft System for Applying Pesticides and Fertilizers
Authors: Marchenko L. A. , Smirnov I. G. , Kurbanov R. K. , Spiridonov A. Yu.
Published: March 2022

The calculation of aircraft cost is stated necessary to assess the economic feasibility of their operation, as well as in agriculture, the possibility of acquiring new ones, and to justify air transportation tariffs. (Research purpose) The research purpose is to substantiate the methodology and calculate the prime cost of using BAS-137 VIM unmanned aerial system for the application of pesticides, fertilizers and other agrochemicals. (Materials and methods) When developing the methodology for calculating the prime cost of using an unmanned aerial system for applying pesticides and fertilizers, the Guidelines for determining the cost of domestic and international flights for Russian airlines were used. (Results and discussion) We have obtained the main dependences of the prime cost of using BAS-137 VIM for the introduction of working fluids: on the application rate, the field rut length, the distance of approach to the refueling place, and the operating flight speed. (Conclusions) The authors developed a methodology for calculating the prime cost of using an unmanned aerial system for applying pesticides and fertilizers, including direct and indirect operating costs. It was found out that at the working fluid application rates of 5-100 liters per hectare, the changes in the cost of using BAS-137 VIM are within the range from 280.9 to 1315.5 rubles per hectare. At an application rate of 10 liters per hectare within the rut length of 0.3-2.0 kilometers, the application prime cost is 307.1-529.5 rubles per hectare. It was obtained that at the application rates of 5-20 liters per hectare and the rut length of 0.6-1.0 kilometers, the prime cost will be the lowest, within the range of 264-369 rubles per hectare at an operating flight speed of 60 kilometers per hour and within the range of 482-587 rubles per hectare at a flying speed of 30 kilometers per hour. It was shown that with a twofold increase in BAS-137 VIM operating speed, the prime cost decreases by 1.2-1.5 times.
Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, Moscow, Russian Federation
Authors: Mironova A. V.
Published: March 2022

The degradation of unused agricultural lands is noted to cause significant damage to agricultural production such as plot overgrowing with weeds, blackened surface layer emergence, the existing microrelief disturbance, soil self- compaction and acidification, soil infiltration properties deterioration, and water erosion. (Research purpose) The research aims to determine the technological and physical and mechanical properties of the blackened soils in the Ryazan region, being out of active use for 2-6 years. (Materials and methods) The parameters of various unused soil plots were studied in the Ryazan region: in particular, the composition of the herbage, the thickness of the blackened soil layer, the degree of soil blackening, its density and moisture, and infiltration properties. (Results and discussion) It was found that a 6-year increase in the period of overgrowth in an unused site leads to an increase in the amount of weeds. The most common species of many-year-old weeds are dog grass (Elymus caninus L) with the occurrence of 13 percent, field grass (Cirsium arvense L.) with the occurrence of 11 percent, creeping wheatgrass (Elitrigia repens L.) with the occurrence of 10 percent, shoot-forming vole (Agrostis stolonifera L.) with the occurrence of 9 percent. It was determined that an increase in the period of plot overgrowing from 2 to 6 years results in the soil recompaction, an increase in its density from 1.32 to 1.56 grams per cubic centimeter, the blackened soil layer thickening from 3 to 11 centimeters, an increase in the soil blackening degree from 13 to 44 grams per cubic decimetre. It was found that the coefficient of variation in the soil blackening degree decreases from 21.0 to 5.1 percent, and the coefficient of variation in the blackened soil layer thickness declines from 25.3 to 6.6 percent. (Conclusions) The dependence between the soil infiltration intensity and its blackening degree was established: even being waterlogged in the blackened upper layer (0-10 centimeters), with the absolute moisture of 45 percent, this indicator remains within 20-25 percent in the lower layer (20-30 centimeters).
Method for Determining Grain Losses Behind the Combine Header and Thresher During Soybean Harvesting
Authors: Lipkan’ А. V. , Kuvshinov A. A. , Usanov V. S. , Smolyaninova N. O. , Sakharov V. A.
Published: March 2022

It was noted that in waterlogged soil conditions, the existing methods for assessing field grain losses when harvesting soybeans using low-cut headers are not always suitable. (Research purpose) To improve the methodology for assessing soybean losses during harvesting in the waterlogged soil conditions, using the possibility of sampling them separately behind the header and thresher of the combine. (Materials and methods) The methodological approach was based on: the impact of crop heterogeneity; the principle of adequate accuracy in loss assessment, regardless of soil conditions during harvesting; accessibility, simplicity and minimal labor intensity of the method; the possibility of differentiating grain losses behind the header to identify their main sources. Three main loss zones were identified and the characteristics of their sources were considered. The authors presented a scheme for applying square metal frames with a 1-meter side length on crops and on a harvested field area after the passage of the combine. The authors described the sequence of laboratory and field assessment and formulae for determining natural grain losses, losses behind the header and their types, soybean losses behind the thresher and total losses behind the combine. (Results and discussion) A methodology for soybean loss assessment was developed and tested during the trial of the Case IH AF6140 combine with a New Holland 740CF-30DD(SF) header. It was found out that this combine meets all the norms for soybean grain losses at a combine speed of 6 kilometers per hour. Loose grains were revealed to be the largest share of losses behind the header. To further mitigate losses, it was proposed to control the number of reel revolutions. (Conclusions) We have developed a technical approach and an algorithm for grain loss assessment with the use of rigid metal frames, which ensures high reliability, efficiency and lower labor intensity when considering losses and calculating actual and permissible (from biological yield) values for the specific and relative soybean losses behind a header and combine harvester as a whole.
Development of Interface Device for Modular Agricultural Robotic Platform
Authors: Krestovnikov K. D. , Erashov A. A. , Vasyunina Yu. G. , Savel'ev A. I.
Published: March 2022

To create multifunctional robotic platforms for agricultural use, it is reasonable to use a modular principle that will allow installing various equipment depending on the tasks assigned to the robotic tool. Providing autonomous reconfiguration capabilities will reduce human interference and maintenance costs. (Research purpose) This work is aimed at developing a scalable device for interfacing functional modules with the agricultural robotic base platform, which can provide mechanical fixation, energy transfer and information exchange. (Materials and methods) This article analyzes the previous research into the solutions for interfacing modules in robotic complexes and points out their benefits and drawbacks. Based on the analysis and own research, the interface mechanism structure was developed to ensure the correct mutual position and fixation of the module to the base platform under the assumption of possible energy and information exchange. (Results and discussion) In the course of the work, the design ratios for the interface device were derived, making it possible to calculate the permissible linear displacements and permissible angular deviation of the mechanism interfacing elements. Based on the permissible linear deviations up to 10-13 millimeters and a permissible angular deviation of 20 degrees, the main dimensions of the device prototype were obtained. A prototype interface device was operationalized with the dimensional specifications of 200 millimeters in length, 130 millimeters in width, 58 millimeters in height. Several experiments with the device prototype were carried out based on various linear and angular deviations of the interfacing elements. (Conclusions) It was found out that successful interfacing occurs in 98 percent of cases subject to admissible calculated displacements. It was concluded that the proposed interface device will allow for the autonomous replacement of modules of multifunctional robotic platforms.
Common Fixed Points of Single-Valued and Multi-Valued Mappings in S-Metric Spaces
Authors: Pourgholam Akbar , Sabbaghan Masoud , Taleghani Fatemeh
Published: March 2022

In this paper, the notion of limit property (-Tayyab kamran, 2004-) and common limit property (-Yicheng Liu & Jun Wu & Zhixiang Li, 2005-) for singlevalued and multi-valued mappings on metric spaces are generalized to S-metric spaces. This idea is used to make some common fixed point theorems for singlevalued and multi-valued mappings by using a generalization of coincidence point in S-metric spaces. We give an example of an S-metric which is not continuous.
Beliefs, performance, and applicability of mathematics in learning for life: The multi-case study at secondary education institutes in Italy
Authors: Malvasi Viviana , Gil-Quintana Javier
Published: March 2022

Our study stars with the aim of discovering if there is a relationship between the beliefs and perceptions that Italian High School students have towards mathematics and some factors as grade, macro area, type of school and academic performance. The methodological proposal that this study follows is based on the combination of quantitative and qualitative method. Regarding the quantitative design, the instrument used has been a survey filled out by 4845 students living in Italy. The qualitative methodology has focused on the discourse analysis of 12 in-depth interviews with the participation of secondary school teachers. Among the main results we found that the perception of mathematics as a useful subject just to count, calculate and measure can be considered among the causes of the decrease academic performance of the students of the Second Grade Secondary School compared to the Primary School, because many students consider utility of math just in its arithmetic aspect. In addition, while changes about beliefs by grade, macro area and type of school are not significant, we found correlations between some particular beliefs and performance in mathematics, confirming a connection between beliefs towards this discipline and academic performance. The novelty of our research is found in having specifically detected which are beliefs and perceptions related to academic performance. That opens the door for future research.
Integrating GeoGebra into the flipped learning approach to improve students' self-regulated learning during the covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Ishartono Naufal , Nurcahyo Adi , Waluyo Mohamad , Prayitno Harun Joko , Hanifah Millenia
Published: March 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced an immediate transition from face-to-face learning in classrooms to online learning, including math learning. Mathematics with abstract working objects is not easy to learn online. So, an excellent self-regulated learning ability is required. So far, many efforts have been made to improve self-regulated learning in mathematics learning. However, there are still gaps in improving students' self-regulated learning ability in online mathematics learning, especially in relation to the integration of GeoGebra into the Flipped Learning approach. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of integrating GeoGebra into the Flipped Learning approach to improve students' self-regulated learning ability in learning mathematics online during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design to compare the effectiveness of a GeoGebra-integrated Flipped Learning approach. A conventional Flipped Learning approach and a conventional learning approach increase students' self-regulated learning level in constructing their understanding of mathematical concepts during online learning in the Covid-19 pandemic. The study involved 60 students randomly selected from one of Indonesia's private universities. They were divided into three groups representing each approach. Pretest and posttest results were quantitatively analyzed using Normalized Gain (N-Gain) Score, Cohen's d effect size, and statistical descriptive. The analysis results revealed that GeoGebra-integrated Flipped Learning is more effective in increasing students' self-regulated learning level in online mathematics learning than the other two approaches. It is expected that the results of this study can provide insights into alternative solutions for improving the quality of online mathematics learning by increasing the level of self-regulated learning of students.
Trace elements content in the hair of patients at the maxillofacial surgery department
Authors: Gedulyanov Marat T. , Kiyaeva Elena V.
Published: March 2022

Relevance. The urgency of the problem of traumatism is constantly increasing, which is associated with an increase in road accidents, an increase in the number of interpersonal conflicts, the availability of firearms and cold steel weapon, etc. In addition, the proportion of victims with injuries of the maxillofacial region in a state of alcoholic intoxication is constantly growing. The aim of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of trace elements in hospitalized patients with maxillofacial trauma, intoxicated, acute traumatic stress and the study of the effect of trauma on the balance of trace elements in patients of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery with various alcohol history. Materials and Methods. The study involved 30 male patients of the department of maxillofacial surgery of the Moscow city clinical F.I. Inozemtseva hospital located in the city of Moscow. All patients were joined to the department for trauma of the maxillofacial tract and were divided into two groups: 15 of them regularly took alcohol and were in a state of alcoholic intoxication at the time of injury (group 1), 15 - without alcohol history (comparison group 2). All patients carried a general clinical blood test, a biochemical blood test, and the content of essential and conditionally essential elements in the hair were also determined. Results and Discussion. As a result, significant differences were revealed in the content of micro elements between the groups of patients: the content of copper (p = 0.013) and zinc (p = 0.000) in the hair examined of the first group was 1.4 lower than in the comparison group 2. The manganese content (p = 0.05), on the contrary, was also increased by 1.4 times in the hair of group 1 patients. Besides, leukocytosis was detected in the blood in patients with a history of alcohol and an increase in AST levels. Conclusion. The study showed an increase in the content of manganese and a decrease in the content of selenium, zinc and copper in the hair of patients with an alcoholic history. Diselementosis was accompanied by a significant increase in aspartate aminotransferase activity, as well as leukocytosis and lymphocytosis. Such an imbalance of chemical elements, together with a changes of peripheral blood and an increase in the activity of ASaT, can be reflected on the period the timing and peculiarities of the course of the reparative process.
The rabbits retina functional state after exposure to low-frequency ultrasound: electroretinogram indicators analysis
Authors: Vafiev Aleksander S.
Published: March 2022

Relevance. Currently, several groups of scientists are working on the implementation of low-frequency ultrasound in surgery of the retina and vitreous body. But there are not enough articles on the study of the functional activity of the retina when exposed to this type of energy. Electrophysiological research methods make it possible to analyze and evaluate the safety, effectiveness of surgical interventions, the effect of new drugs at the level of neurons and visual pathways. The electroretinography method makes it possible to record the bioelectrical activity of retinal neurons during light stimulation during dark and light adaptation. The aim of the study is to carry out a comparative analysis of the aand b-wave indices of the rabbit electroretinogram after experimental removal of the vitreous body using low-frequency ultrasound and mechanical action. Materials and Methods. Experiments were carried out in two groups of Chinchilla rabbits (n = 40). In the experimental group, surgery to remove the vitreous body was performed using low-frequency ultrasound, in the control group a fragmentator with guillotine mechanism was used. Before and after the surgery (1, 7, 14, 30 days) an electroretinogram was recorded, the parameters of the amplitude and latency of the aand b-waves were measured. Results and Discussion. In both groups, a sharp decrease in all parameters was observed on day 1. Later, on the 7th day, the dynamics of the latency of aand b-waves slightly decreased than the preoperative values. On the 14th day after the exposure, the amplitude and peak latency of the aand bwaves in both groups remained at the same level as on the 7th day. On the 30th day, the indicators increased, which indicates the restoration of the functions of photoreceptors and Mueller cells in both groups. There were no statistically significant differences between the study groups at all periods of the study. Conclusion. The use of low-frequency ultrasound for vitreous removal can be considered safe and has prospects for further development and application.
Astragalus membranaceus infusion effect on rats learning in the radial maze
Authors: Karetnikova Alena Yu. , Matvienko Uliana A. , Savinova Daria A. , Denikaeva Elvira A. , Durnova Natalya A.
Published: March 2022

Relevance. Treatment of cognitive impairment is a serious problem for modern medicine. Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease are chronic progressive neurodegenerative diseases and the most common cause of progressive dementia in the elderly. There is no effective therapy for these diseases, so it is necessary to search for integrated therapies, including herbal medicine. The aim was to study a short-term and long-term memory of rats in the test eight-arm radial maze under the infl of repeated administration of an aqueous extract of the herb Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge. Materials and Methods. The experiment was carried out on 18 non-linear rats, divided into 3 groups - control and 2 experimental. For 21 days, the animals received daily intragastric caffeine at a dose of 5 mg/kg, infusion an aqueous extract of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge at a dose of 100 mg/kg. The control was injected with drinking water by weight. To study the cognitive functions of the maze, performing two series of tests - at 2-7 and 16-21. Results and Discussion. In the course of the study, it was found that when the animals were tested for 2-7 days, there were no signifi changes between the groups. With an increase in the duration of administration of the test substances by the 16-21 days of the experiment, in the second test series, an increase in memory points was observed both in the second (caffeine, 5 mg/kg) and in the third ( Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, 100 mg/kg) of the experimental groups. Conclusion. The introduction of caffeine at a dosage of 5 mg/kg infl d the activation of short-term and long-term memory with a duration of more than 17 days of administration - at the 2nd stage of testing. Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge (100 mg/kg) caused the activation of working and long-term spatial memory from the 16th day of the experiment - on the 2nd series of tests.
Lutas e disputas no campo científico da Educação Física
Authors: Costa Brenda Rodrigues da , Neves Ricardo Lira de Rezende
Published: March 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é compreender as dinâmicas dos processos de lutas e disputas pela criação do Grupo de Trabalho Temático Gênero (GTT) no campo científico da Educação Física, especificamente dentro do Colégio Brasileiro de Ciências do Esporte. Para isso, o estudo é desenvolvido de acordo com a Teoria da Prática, de Pierre Bourdieu. O percurso metodológico é qualitativo e bibliográfico, com análise documental. Os resultados indicam que o campo vem adquirindo autonomia dentro da entidade, sendo que as trajetórias das coordenadoras foram basilares para a criação. No entanto, na movimentação do campo científico, as lutas e disputas não são desinteressadas. Conclui-se que o campo tem tendências e que os agentes podem criar espaços de lutas. Devido ao capital simbólico acumulado, os agentes que produzem sobre a temática de gênero na Educação Física consolidaram o GTT Gênero a partir de seu movimento no campo científico.
biometria como instrumento da Educação Física (1932 – 1944)
Authors: Silva André Luiz dos Santos , Macedo Christiane Garcia , Goellner Silvana Vilodre
Published: March 2022

Este texto analisa as fichas e o fichamento biométrico como procedimentos do campo acadêmico-profissional da Educação Física, evidenciando suas produtividades enquanto saberes capazes de mobilizar sentidos sobre os corpos e as práticas corporais. Para tanto, foram tomados como fontes históricas os textos sobre Biometria/Biotipologia datados de 1932 a 1944 e publicados nas publicações Revista de Educação Física (Exército) e Educação Physica. Fundamentados em pressupostos cientificamente legítimos, as fichas e o fichamento biométrico colocaram em circulação saberes considerados substanciais à prescrição esportiva e à organização de turmas homogêneas. Em um contexto marcado por intenções identitárias, a Educação Física constrói sistemas de investigação dos corpos que reúnem exames e distribuição de pessoas em biotipos, procedimentos que individualizam e subjetivam. Além disso, os processos de mensuração na prática biométrica fabricariam arquivos entendidos como capazes de dizer sobre os tipos populacionais brasileiros, prática vinculada às políticas ufanistas que intencionavam a forja de uma identidade nacional.
dimensión geopolítica del proyecto fallido de Superliga Europea de Fútbol
Authors: Viñas Gracia Carles , Ginesta Portet Xavier
Published: March 2022

El objetivo principal de esta investigación es analizar y entender las causas por las cuales el proyecto de la Superliga europea de fútbol, impulsada por doce equipos de la Premier League (EPL), LaLiga y la Serie A, de abril de 2021, fracasó. En este sentido, después de repasar los antecedentes del fenómeno, y focalizar el estudio en un campo interdisciplinar como es la geopolítica del fútbol, los autores se cuestionan si al margen del clamor popular en contra de una competición semi-cerrada, ha sido la combinación de intereses geopolíticos de los varios actores lo que no ha dejado avanzar el proyecto.
PENERAPAN PERMAINAN KOLABORATIF DALAM MENINGKATKAN ASPEK SOSIAL PADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Suniarti Petty , Nuraeni Lenny
Published: March 2022

Efforts to improve social aspects in early childhood by implementing collaborative games, to be able to improve social skills in children in group A, the role of teachers and parents are very much needed. To be able to provide a stimulus for social skills in children, it can be done through several collaborative games through games, including the traditional sondah game. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method that aims to determine efforts to improve social aspects through the application of collaborative games. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews. Data analysis is based on the results of observations of initial activities or before being given stimulation, during and after getting stimulation. Researchers research the field through a reduction in presenting data. The results showed that the application of collaborative games through traditional sondah games could improve the social aspects of early childhood. This study concludes that traditional sondah games as part of collaborative games, can improve aspects of early childhood social development.Upaya meningkatkan aspek sosial pada anak usia dini dengan melakukan penerapan permainan kolaboratif,untuk dapat meningkatkan kemampuan sosial pada anak di kelompok A sangat diperlukan peran guru dan orang tua. Untuk dapat memberikan stimuluskemampuan sosialnya pada anak dapat melalui beberapa permainan kolaboratif melalui permainan, diantaranya permainan tradisional sondah.metode penelitian deskriftif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya peningkatan aspek social melalui penerapan permainan kolaboratif dijadikan pada metode penelitian ini. Subjek penelitian ini terdapat 8 peserta didik yang terdiri dari 3 orang anak laki laki dan 5 orang anak perempuan di PAUD Al Ikhlas. Teknik pengumpulan data ini menggunakan observasi, wawancara. Hasil dari tekhnik  pengumpulan data dianalisis dengan analisis data kualitatif. Setelah penelitian ini dilakukan maka diperoleh hasil penelitian menunjukkan penerapan permainan kolaboratif melalui permainan tradisional sondah dapat meningkatkan aspek social anak usia dini. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah melalui permainan tradisional sondah bagian dari permainan kolaboratif mampu meningkatkan aspek perkembangan sosial anak usia dini.
STIMULASI KECERDASAN SOSIAL EMOSIONAL ANAK MELALUI PENDEKATAN STEAM DI KOBER AL BANA
Authors: Handayani Tuti , Jumiatin Dedah
Published: March 2022

Early Childhood is a child who has a very high curiosity, in addition to a very high sense of curiosity, children always have the desire to try various ways to help themselves when facing problems in their daily environment. One of the intelligence of children that must be developed is emotional-social intelligence. One method that can be used to develop children's emotional-social intelligence is through the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approach with the STEAM approach. In Kober Al Bana, it can be seen that children's social-emotional intelligence is still low, especially in group A due to lack of stimulus, teachers play more in the room, therefore this study aims to improve children's emotional-social intelligence with the STEAM approach. The technique of this research is observation with qualitative data analysis. Subjects that the researchers took were 10 children, namely 5 girls and 5 boys. To stimulate the emotional-social intelligence of the children, the researchers used the game of taking the ball in groups outside the room. With these play activities, the researchers got the final result of 90% of children's social-emotional increase.Anak Usia Dini sesungguhnya anak yang memiliki rasa ingin tahu yang sangat tinggi, disamping rasa kaingin tahuannya yang sangat tinggi anakpun selalu mempunyai keinginan  mencoba berbagai cara untuk menolong dirinya sendiri ketika menghadapi masalah dalam lingkungannya sehari-hari. Salah satu kecerdasan anak yang harus dikembangkan yaitu kecerdasan sosial emosional. Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mengembangkan kecerdasan sosial emosional anak yaitu melalui pendekatan STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)dengan pendekatan STEAM bisa dilakukan dengan cara bermain salah satunya adalah dengan permainan ambil bola secara berkelompok. Di Kober Al Bana terlihat kecerdasan sosial emosional anak masih rendah khususnya kelompok A karena kurangnya stimulus, guru bermain lebih banyak didalam ruangan, oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kecerdasan sosial emosional anak dengan pendekatan STEAM. Teknik penelitian ini adalah observasi dengan analisis data kualitatif Subjeg yang peneliti ambil berjumlah 10 anak yaitu 5 anak perempuan dan 5 anak laki-laki, Untuk menstimulus kecerdasan sosial emosional anak peneliti menggunakan permainan ambil bola secara berkelompok di luar ruangan. Dengan kegiatan bermain tersebut peneliti mendapatkan hasil akhir 90% sosial emosional anak meningkat.
Board diversity and firm performance: An empirical analysis of Italian small-medium enterprises
Authors: Morrone Carla , Bianchi Maria Teresa , Marsocci Valerio , Faioli Donato
Published: March 2022

This paper aims to empirically verify if the board of directors’ (BoD) diversity (i.e., gender, age, and nationality) affects firm performance, which we calculate referring to ROE, ROA, and EBITDA margin. So far, scholars do not converge on a single answer about the effects of observable diversity in the boardrooms on corporate performance. Therefore, this study — referring to a significantly bigger sample — applies machine learning models following a data-driven approach based on a three-year (2017–2019) dataset composed of 59,229 Italian small-medium enterprises (SMEs). The analysis conducted shows that board diversity does not impact firm results, either positively or negatively. The lack of a correlation suggests that there is no reason to not appoint females, young people, and foreigners as directors. The involvement of these “minorities”, which, as shown, does not negatively impact economic-financial results, could on the opposite improve firm reputation as well as enhance the intellectual capital, solving in the meantime a social matter
Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement. How long is this feud to last?
Authors: Mauro Michele Di , Cargoni Marco , Liberi Roberta , Lorusso Roberto , Calafiore Antonio
Published: March 2022

Choosing to perform mitral valve (MV) repair or replacement remains a
hot and highly debated topic. The current guidelines seem to be
conflicting in this specific field and the evidences at our disposal are
scarce, only one small randomized trial and few larger retrospective
studies. The meta-analysis by Gamal and coworkers tries to summarize the
current evidences, concluding that MV replacement for the treatment of
ischemic mitral regurgitation is at least as safe as repair and
certainly offers a more stable result over time than the latter.
Obviously, the implantation of a prosthesis, especially a mechanical
one, brings with it a series of problems, such as anticoagulation and,
above all, a possible lack of ventricular remodeling, especially if a
chordal sparing replacement is not performed. It must be said, on the
other hand, that isolated annuloplasty cannot act as a counterpart to
replacement, because ischemic MR cannot be considered only an annular
disease. Therefore, wanting to mimic the nature that, after an
infarction, enacts a series of changes involving also the mitral
leaflets and chordae, the surgeons are called to act also on these two
entities and not only to downsize the annulus. In a nutshell, a
procedure should not be opposed in a fundamentalist way to another one,
but we must accept the concept of armamentarium where both procedures
are present and tail on the single patient, and also on the surgeon’s
expertise, the technique guaranteeing the best possible result.
cellulite caused by temporary leech bites(Hirodu orientalis) that lead to an allergic reaction:A rare case report
Authors: najjari Mohsen , solgi rahmat , kareshk Amir Tavakoli
Published: March 2022

Allergic reaction of leech bite is frequently reported due to
complication of leech therapy and also unwanted leech infestation. The
study pointed out hazards of leech bites and proposed preventative
measures such as using gloves and boots while labors work on the farm
Teaching Public Anthropology
Authors: Vintila Mihailescu
Published: March 2022

Utilising George Stocking's distinction between empire-building and nation-building anthropologies, Mihăilescu situates the status of anthropology in Romania in the predominant national ideologies in the countries of Southeast Europe. He acknowledges the precarious position of the discipline in the national context and points to the fundamental question anthropology should be preoccupied with: "anthropology, what for?". He then advocates for a kind of public-friendly anthropology that can increase its community outreach by blending the anthropological gaze with the needs of the general public to produce an informed and broader demand of the discipline in the public space.
Proximity effect in a thin two-layer tubular conductor caused by a parallel filament
Authors: Filipovic Dragan , Dlabac Tatijana
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we determine in a closed form the current distribution in a
thin two-layer tubular conductor with a sinusoidal current in the presence
of a filament with an equal but opposite current. The method of treating the
problem consists in solving an integral equation for the current density in
one layer which enables to find the current density in the other layer by
imposing equality of the tangential components of the electric fields at the
layer interface. An important factor, the AC to DC resistance ratio for the
conductor is also found in a closed form. Some numerical examples, for
current distribution and resistance ratio, versus frequency or geometry
parameters, are presented.
Living with Atopic Dermatitis as a Young Adult in Relation to Health-related Quality of Life and Healthcare Contacts: A Population-based Study
Authors: Lundin Susanne , Bergström Anna , Wahlgren Carl-Fredrik , Johansson Emma K. , Andersson Niklas , Ballardini Natalia , Jonsson Marina , Melén Erik , Kull Inger
Published: March 2022

Most studies of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and atopic dermatitis are based on data from dermatology clinics. The aim of this study was to determine whether atopic dermatitis affects HRQoL in adolescence and young adulthood, based on data from the population-based cohort BAMSE (Children, Allergy, Environmental, Stockholm, Epidemiology). A further aim was to determine if the use of topical corticosteroids and healthcare contacts affect HRQoL. Participants with data from birth to young adulthood (n=3,064) were included. Two generic instruments were used to measure HRQoL:General Health at age 12, 16 and 24 years and EQ-5D-3L, including EQ-visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) at age 24 years. In addition, the disease-specific Dermatology Quality Life Index (DLQI) was used at 24 years. Healthcare consultations for atopic dermatitis were obtained from Stockholm Regional Healthcare Data Warehouse (n = 1,944). Participants with atopic dermatitis had an increased odds ratio (OR) of not feeling completely healthy (adjusted OR 1.50; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.30–1.73). Participants with persistent atopic dermatitis, fulfilling atopic dermatitis criteria in the 12- and/or 16- and 24-year follow-ups reported worse EQ-VAS value 70.0 (95% CI 67.3–72.7) in the 25th percentile, than peers without atopic dermatitis. Over an 8-year period, contact with healthcare was limited (mean number 0.96). In conclusion, atopic dermatitis had a negative impact on HRQoL in young adults from adolescence to adulthood and healthcare consultations were few.
Primary Cutaneous B-cell Lymphoma Leg-type Related to a Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitor
Authors: Belkaïd Samy , Balme Brigitte , Harou Olivier , Le Borgne de la Villandré Joann , Wirbel Chloé , Dalle Stéphane , Grange Florent
Published: March 2022

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Educators’ Attitudes toward Teaching Western Literature to Saudi University Students
Authors: B. Al-Matrafi Huda
Published: March 2022

educators and students; some focus on the pedagogy used to teach English, while others center on students’ attitudes. This study fills an existing gap in the literature on educators’ attitudes toward teaching Western literature in non-Western settings. It surveys educators’ backgrounds and perspectives toward teaching Western cultural, social, and religious issues in Saudi Arabia and identifies which variables influence their attitudes toward teaching Western literature. It examines educators’ goals in teaching Western literature within the Saudi context, in line with the progressive Vision 2030 and the ongoing process of globalization. It investigates the present state of teaching Western literature in the English departments of eight Saudi universities through a mixed-methods approach, analyzing data from a questionnaire completed by 99 educators. This study highlights the significance of teaching Western literary texts in Saudi bachelor (BA) teaching programs. The results yield some valuable pedagogical implications on what Western literature can offer English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) students in Saudi universities. They demonstrate the educators’ positive attitudes toward teaching Western literature in EFL classrooms, believing that it can achieve objectives that transcend the boundaries of language and text. These findings are rewarding in a broader sense and particularly so in this globalized era. Accordingly, this study recommends the teaching of Western literature as a means of bridging the East/West divide, a matter of increasing significance in the current era.
Saudi Politeness: Request and Apology in the Context of Study and Work at King Abdulaziz University:A Pragmatic Study
Authors: Moussa Farrag Nahed
Published: March 2022

The present study investigates the frequently used speech acts related to positive and negative politeness techniques employed in requests and apologies by faculty members at King Abdulaziz University. Social interaction on University Campus reflects Hejazi culture located in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. The significance of the study arises from its focus on university-life interaction between faculty members as it provides an investigation of positive and negative politeness strategies. The paper tries to answer two questions: 1) Is there a relationship between the faculty’s years of experience and the request strategies employed? 2) Is there a relationship between the faculty years of experience and the apology strategies used? To answer these questions, a Discourse Completion Test was developed and given to 30 faculty members. The findings of the study show that social power, which is derived from having more years of experience, affects the request and apology strategies used among Saudi female faculty members. Faculty members of an older generation tend to use syntactically more extended sentences in requests compared to their younger colleagues, to alleviate the sense of their social power and save others’ sense of face. In contrast, the more youthful faculty members tended to use syntactically longer sentences in apologies compared to their older colleagues to show more respect. The study was conducted in Women Campus, and it is recommended to implement it on a larger scale with more participants to get more complete results.
Cartoons as the Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition Tool for English Language Learners
Authors: Singer Nermeen
Published: March 2022

Incidental learning is a well-known process of acquiring new knowledge, vocabulary, or information without intention. Traditional or intentional learning is widely practiced in classroom environments, while incidental one receives less attention from educators, schools, and scholars. English Language Learners encounter various problems when they start learning the second language, including culture shock, lack of understanding of foreign culture, different contexts, and ineffective teaching strategies implemented by teachers. Many English Language Learners cannot communicate in a second language outside the classroom, yet, they are exposed to a variety of media, including cartoons and animated films, when they are at home. By using cartoons as the means of incidental learning among English Language Learners to acquire second language vocabulary, students could learn a foreign language faster. The current paper critically analyzes the benefits of incidental learning, the evidence of its effective implementation in the classroom with English Language Learners, and the results of previous studies using cartoons as the method of incidental learning among students, including English Language Learners. The paper recommends using incidental learning as one of the strategies to acquire second language vocabulary among English Language Learners. However, teachers must pair this practice with intentional learning to retain the results. Also, it is recommended to use cartoons with subtitles for students with basic or limited knowledge of a second language for effective accommodation and scaffolding of English Language Learners in general classrooms.
Vocabulary Learning Strategies in ESP Context: Knowledge and Implication
Authors: M. Al Zahrani Sahar , Chaudhary Anjum
Published: March 2022

The present study aims to explore the knowledge level and preferences regarding vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) among the EFL university students studying English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. It also investigates the impact of vocabulary learning strategies on EFL learners’ performance. A sample of twenty students from an intact class participated in the study. For data collection, a triangulated approach has been employed through the usage of a questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, together with classroom observations. Moreover, the cumulative percentage of scores in the pre-tests and post-tests has been incorporated to investigate the impact of vocabulary learning strategies. SPSS software is used to calculate the T-test value. The findings demonstrate that the implementation of various vocabulary learning strategies has a substantial impact on the performance of the English language learners within the context of an English for Specific Purposes classroom. The findings have pedagogical implications in the teaching and learning of vocabulary within the ESP context.