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A Review on Nutritional Interventions in Oncological Diseases of Small Animals
Authors: Kumar Manjeet , Lata Suman , Devi Tripta
Published: July 2023

Cancer is a complex disease that results from multiple interactions between genes and the environment, and considered as leading causes of mortality in dogs and cats. Decreased food intake and metabolic abnormalities are seen in cancer patients, which in turn are associated with delayed recovery, as well as increased mortality. Metabolic condition called cachexia, is normally seen in cancer patients and is characterized by systemic inflammation, negative protein and energy balance, and weight loss. Nutrition therapy helps cancer patients to maintain healthy body weight, keep body tissue healthy, and decrease side effects both during and after treatment. Nutritional intervention in cancer patients aim to identify, prevent and treat malnutrition through the use of nutritional supplements. Foods that are low in simple carbohydrates with moderate amounts of high-quality protein, fiber, and fat (especially fats of the omega-3 fatty acid series) have been reported beneficial for cancer patients. The objective of the present review was to bring to light the most recent literature, summarise it and discuss the findings focusing on the benefits of appropriate nutritional inventions during oncological disease conditions in dogs and cats.
Response of Honeybees to Different Insecticides in Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L.
Authors: Shaligram Maharu Gangurde , Neharkar P. S. , Zanwar P. R. , Bantewad S. D. , Ismail Syed , Sonkamble M. , Ghuge S. B.
Published: July 2023

The field trial on response of different species of honeybees to the insecticides in safflower was conducted at research farm of Department of Agricultural Entomology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani during 2020-21 and 2021-22.The studies revealed that the maximum number of honeybees population of Melipona irridipenis (7.28 bees /m2 /min.), Apis dorsata (5.70 bees /m2 /min.), Apis cerana indica (4.95 bees /m2 /min.), Apis florea (4.26 bees /m2 /min.) and Apis mellifera (3.52 bees /m2 /min.) was recorded in an untreated control plot followed by the treatment seed treatment with thiamethoxam 30 FS @ 10 ml/kg seed and seed treatment with imidacloprid 48 FS @ 9 ml/kg seed in which 5.63, 5.48, 4.78, 4.08, 3.34 and 5.67, 4.98, 4.29, 3.57, 3.16 M. irridipenis, A. dorsata, A. cerana indica, A. florea and A. mellifera bees /m2/min. were recorded, respectively. The next better treatments were soil drenching with clothianidin 50 WDG, seed treatment with thiamethoxam 30 FS and one foliar spray of cyantraniliprole 10.26 OD, seed treatment with thiamethoxam 30 FS and one foliar spray of spinetoram11.70 SC, seed treatment with imidacloprid 48 FS and one foliar spray of cyantraniliprole 10.26 OD, seed treatment with imidacloprid 48 FS and one foliar spray of spinetoram 11.70 SC, soil drenching with clothianidin 50 WDG and one foliar spray of cyantraniliprole 10.26 OD, soil drenching with clothianidin 50 WDG and one foliar spray of spinetoram11.70 SC, two foliar sprays of cyantraniliprole 10.26 OD and two foliar sprays of spinetoram11.70 SC in which honey bees population of M. irridipenis, A. dorsata, A. cerana indica, A. florea and A. mellifera bees /m2/min. were recorded in the range of 3.63 to 5.30, 2.94 to 4.51, 2.24 to 3.87, 1.58 to 3.08 and 1.00 to 2.74 bees /m2/min., respectively.
Biodegradation of an Organophosphate Pesticide Monocrotophos by Bacterial Isolates from Soil
Authors: Sharma Madhuri , Shrivastav Archana
Published: July 2023

The article is to identify the monocrotophos-degrading bacteria. There were around 32 different strains that were isolated, and out of those, 14 isolates showed considerable pesticide biodegrading activity. Following examination with 16S rRNA, the two bacteria that had been isolated were determined to be Serratia marcescens and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Up to ten days after the experiment, each strain showed a distinctive capacity to degrade the monocrotophos. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strains have shown a degradation percentage of 90%, while Serratia marcescens strains demonstrated a degradation percentage of 91%. Even at 100 ppm, the degradation trend demonstrated that all of the selected strains were able to use the provided pesticides as single-carbon energy sources.
Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Antibiotic-Degrading Bacteria from Pharmaceutical Waste Site
Authors: Yadav Rita , Shrivastav Archana
Published: July 2023

Antibiotic is one of the most significant discoveries and have brought a revolution in the field of medicine for human therapy. In developing nations, antibiotics use have helped to increase the life expectancy by lowering the deaths due to bacterial infections, but the risks associated with antibiotics pollution is largely affecting people. Since antibiotics are released partially degraded and undegraded into environment creating antibiotic pollution, and its bioremediation is a challenging task. The present study aims to isolate and acclimatize antibiotic-degrading bacterial strains for Norfloxacin, Levofloxacin, Amoxicillin and Cloxacillin from the contaminated soil of pharmaceutical waste site. Bacterial strains were isolated and acclimatized by continuous enrichment of cultures with antibiotics as the sole carbon source. The antibiotic susceptibility test, thiol mercury salt ultraviolet spectrophotometry (TMSUS), morphological observations, and 16SrDNA sequence analysis were used to identify and characterize the isolated strains. Three bacterial isolates (A, B and F) were obtained, and two of them (A, B) with the highest degradation rates were identified to belong to the same genera as Bacillus. These two isolates were found to be resistant to antibiotic in an antibiotic sensitivity test. The TMSUS indicated that the strains A and B had good performance in amoxicillin degradation. Two bacterial strains isolated from the pharmaceutical waste site are effective in degrading antibiotic and can be potentially used for bioremediation of antibiotic-contaminated soils.
Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Pharmaceutical Site
Authors: Kumar Virendra , Shrivastav Archana
Published: July 2023

Antibiotic pollution is an important and extensive environmental problem and even threat to human health. Biodegradation is a major mechanism which removes the pollutants from the environment. Therefore, the present study aimed to screen and isolate antibiotic degrading bacteria which can effectively degrade azithromycin, clarithromycin, cefadroxil and cephalexin antibiotic. Six antibiotic degrading bacteria were isolated from pharmaceutical waste site and the antibiotic degradation rate of each strain was determined by TMSUS method. Bacterial strains were morphologically identified using gram staining reaction and biochemical tests. The investigation revealed the pharmaceutical waste consist of bacterial community which useful for mankind and might be used for the biodegradation of pharmaceutical waste site to recover the resource.
An Outbreak of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Caused by Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in an Intensive Care Unit: Lessons Learned for Better Infection Prevention Practices
Authors: Patel Kinjal Prashantkumar
Published: July 2023

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a known opportunistic pathogen that act as a source of life threatening healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and outbreaks. The aim of the study was to describe the events, management and the control of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) outbreak that occurred in intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary care hospital caused by carbapenem resistant A.baumannii (CRAB). Methods: Total five case patients admitted in intensive care unit presented with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Respiratory secretions from patients were processed for microbiological culture. The isolates recovered were identified by using gram stain morphology and the Vitek2 compact system (bioMerieux, France). Hypothesis made and investigation of an outbreak was carried out. Discussion with ancillary staff and environmental surveillance done. Infection control practices were evaluated and appropriate measures taken. Results: Index case presented with ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by CRABat the time of admission. Thereafter, five patients developed ventilator-associated pneumonia. Carbapenem resistant A.baumannii isolated in clinically significant cultures. All patients managed with strict contact precautions until discharge. Of the environmental samples, one sample obtained from the monitor screen beside the bed of an index case yielded growth of carbapenem resistant A.baumannii. Other non-critical surfaces showed contamination with mixed bacterial flora. The main reason of outbreak was breach in cleaning and disinfection protocols. Corrective and preventive measures taken accordingly. Conclusions: An integrated approach of epidemiological and microbiological data along with strict infection control measures were crucial to cut down the outbreak. The distinguishing characteristics of this outbreak was introduction of automated disinfectant dilutor pumps and positive impact of educational sessions conducted for HCWs.
Studies on Stability of a Six Membered Bacterial Consortium Degrading Amoxicillin
Authors: Yadav Rita , Shrivastav Archana
Published: July 2023

A six member microbial consortium consisting of six amoxicillin-degrading strains of bacteria was developed and maintained in a fed-batch reactor by feeding 250 mg/l amoxicillin at 28 ± 3°C. The consortium could degrade 95% of 250 mg/l amoxicillin after 24 hours incubation with a biomass increase of 3.5 x 107 to 4.6 x 108 CFU ml/l. Characterization of the members revealed that it consisted of six bacterium Streptomyces Steonii, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas putida, Klebisella pneumonae. Amoxicillin degradation by the mixed culture and Bacillus subtilis, an isolate from the consortium was compared using a range of amoxicillin concentrations (50 to 250 mg/l). The ability of a large membered microbial consortia to maintain its stability with respect to its composition and effectiveness in amoxicillin degradation indicated its suitability for bioremediation applications.
Brokpa’s Organic Yak Farming in Arunachal Pradesh: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: K. Azad Abul , K. Jha Sujeet , Maiti Sanjit , Kadian K. S.
Published: July 2023

In the era of chemical and adulteration, the organic farming of animal and crop is challenging. However, the small population of Brokpa, sub-community of Monpa tribe, Arunachal Pradesh passionately engaged in organic rearing yak in the hilly terrain of Himalayan ranges. Their yak rearing was based on zero input and solely depend on climatic conditions and availability of pastures. Their major source of income based on selling of milk products. The major milk products are butter, chhurpi, and churkam. However, their milk preparation is seasonal. The milk products used to prepare in the later-half of summer. During this period, an availability of grasses reached maximum. On the other hand, due to scarcity of feed and fodder, the body-weight of animals decreased (25 to 30 %) and the preparation of milk products restricted. However, the Brokpa used to fed tree leaves to their animal to maintain body weight during winter. The organic yak rearing activities is under pressure of human and natural factor. Investigation highlighted that, degradation of pasture land, green forest cover and less interest of young generation in yak rearing activities are declining. Further, their major animal i.e. yak is already designated as threaten species. By keeping these critical facts, the policy maker should give special focus to their livelihood pattern. Rejuvenation of forest, grassland should be done. Yak rearing is a complex activities, therefore, basic amenity centres, education facilities, transportation of their milk products facilities, retention of youth scientifically towards farming need to be assimilated.
Community Vegetable Farming: A way to Empower SHGs at Rajanawagaon, Kabirdham District, India
Authors: Sahu Rajeshwari , Tripathi B. P.
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to analyze the importance of Self Help group activities in rural economy. This paper also describes the role of community to achieve the environmental, economic and social sustainability for the enhancement of the rural farm families and healthy lifestyle through community participation in food supplies, nutrition and space utilization. This also evaluate the benefits and potential of rural farming activities within limited resources and how the involvement of Government agencies helps to accelerate the working pattern and improving skill of the group members.
REFERENTIAL ASPECT OF WORLD-MODELLING IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Kushneruk S.L.
Published: July 2023

The author draws on the cognitive-discursive approach to the study of labour migration as a topical social problem of big Russian cities. The objective of the paper is to explore the discursive mechanisms of the world-modelling in the virtual communication about the working migrants. The term ‘discourse-world of labor migration’ is introduced and used to denote a representational structure, textualized in the digital communication about the migrants from Central Asia, arriving in Russian cities in search of work. The research corpus contains posts retrieved from the Telegram channels. The selection includes 1247 contexts in the period from 2019 to 2022. The referential aspect is central to the research. We argued that four categories of social actors are identified in the discourse-world - migrant workers, local residents, authorities, beneficiaries, each category being analyzed in terms of discourse construal. We proved that the evaluation of the labour migrants is mainly negative. The author analyzed the relationships between the social actors through the reference of noun groups and predicates. The results of the research might present interest to discourse analysts for further investigation of the specifics of cognitive-discursive world-modelling.
LINGUOSEMIOTIC ANALYSES OF NUMBERS IN JAPANESE PHRASEOLOGY
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations MGIMO, Gurevich T.M. , Izotova N.N. ,   Moscow State Institute of International Relations MGIMO
Published: July 2023

The subject matter of the study is the determination and analysis of linguosemiotic peculiarities of numbers in Japanese phraseology. The paper examines the functional and semantic features and means of linguistic representation of numbers, special attention is paid to some cases of numerical prejudices and stereotypes. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the increasing scientific interest to the Japanese culture, which, having formed original national traditions, strictly protects them. The main methods of work are comparative analysis, linguocultural commentary, descriptive method to identify features on the basis of which the meaning of the word is built. An analysis of numerous examples made it possible to explicate the spiritual, sacred significance of numbers. The authors have come to conclusions that the linguistic and semiotic characteristics of numbers in the Japanese language are largely determined by the homophones. Homonymy attaches secondary connotative meanings to numbers, endows them with some sacred or symbolic meaning. It has been revealed that the numbers “three”, “five”, “seven”, “eight” are considered the most significant in the Japanese linguistic culture, forming a branched system of secondary meanings, connotations and associations.
DOES TIME MATTER? A MULTIMODAL ANALYSIS OF SI FROM L2 TO L1
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Leonteva A.V. , Agafonova O.V. ,   Moscow State Linguistic University, Petrov A.A. ,   Moscow State Linguistic University
Published: July 2023

Simultaneous interpreting is regarded as one of the most difficult and stressful types of activity. Simultaneous interpreters work in a severe time deficit and have to absorb much information per unit of time, which means that different cognitive processes (e.g., memory, attention, thinking, perception) are engaged concurrently. This leads to a severe cognitive load, which is sometimes compared with that of pilots. In the current study we investigate how the increase in cognitive load, which happens throughout time, affects interpreters’ performance. This surge, we expect, will be observed on two language levels: verbal and nonverbal (gestural). The analysis is based on 10 videos of simultaneous interpreting of a lecture about biodiversity from English (L2) into Russian (L1), approximately 10 minutes each. The results of the study show an increase in speech disfluencies on the verbal level and distribution of various gesture functions on the nonverbal level. In particular, verbal disfluencies are exteriorized in fillers, draggings and truncations, and their number increases during the interpreting. Along with disfluencies we observed the rise of the co-speech gestures, e.g., adapters and pragmatic gestures, that help maintain control over the process of simultaneous interpreting, structure the output and reduce the cognitive load and stress experienced by participants while performing the task.
CONCEPTUAL DOMAIN ‘PERSONALITY TRAITS’: STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University, Minchenkov A.G.
Published: July 2023

The paper deals with conceptual and language representation of the character of a person and aims to explore the content and structure of the conceptual domain PERSONALITY TRAITS through describing the system of categories and subcategories that constitute the domain and to identify the units that represent the categories in the English language and discourse. The research methods used include conceptual analysis, dictionary and thesaurus analysis, discourse analysis, comparative analysis and the analytico-descriptive method. The article defines the scope of the conceptual domain and shows that it contains a large number of categories and subcategories that can be grouped into 22 thematic classes representing various aspects of a person’s character and attitude to other people and entities. The categories are expressed in discourse by numerous lexemes (nouns and adjectives) and phrases. It is shown that some of the categories, most notably those pertaining to a person’s attitude to norms of civilized behaviour, have a much greater number of means of expression than others. The findings contribute to the studies of the English language worldview and comparative analysis of different language worldviews. The findings can also be used in the cognitive studies of lexemes, synonyms and translation.
Boletín de Noticias "Entre Patologos" de Alconpat Internacional (V5N2, 2023)
Authors:   Alconpat Internacional, Fuchs Hernández Humberto , Zozaya Ortíz Alexia Xiomara ,   Alconpat Internacional, Castro Borges Pedro ,   Alconpat Internacional
Published: July 2023

En esta edición se contemplan los eventos y sucesos correspondientes al período de abril a julio de 2023. Se anuncian acuerdos con la empresa MC Bauchemie para impulsar la innovación en materiales y construcción, así como la reactivación de Alconpat Venezuela. Además, se proporciona información de eventos que están próximos a realizarse, como el Ciclo de Conferencias en Patología Estructural, organizado por Alconpat Argentina, varios cursos desarrollados por la Dirección de Educación, la 2da Reunión Anual de la Red PREVECCII y el XVII Congreso Latinoamericano de Patología de la Construcción y el XIX Congreso de Control de Calidad en la Construcción, CONPAT 2023, que tendrá lugar en Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. La revista Alconpat presenta su último número, brindando información actualizada sobre patología y rehabilitación de estructuras. El webinario "Puentes con la Sociedad", con Santiago Manuel López García, ofreció una fascinante charla sobre la crisis y el lenguaje económico. Finalmente, se resaltan las noticias y eventos con socios colectivos como Sika, Holcim, Penetron, RILEM y ACI, demostrando la colaboración y los avances conjuntos en el campo. El boletín continúa siendo una plataforma valiosa para compartir conocimientos y promover el desarrollo continuo en el área de la ingeniería estructural.
Unveiling Effective Employee Retention Strategies in Surabaya's Shopping Center Industry: Insights from Employee Perspectives
Authors: Novianto Iful , Rizqiawan Hendrik , Indrawati Trisa
Published: July 2023

This study analyzed the most effective employee retention strategies for the shopping center industry in Surabaya, a major city in ASEAN. The research involved interviewing 13 employees with at least one year of experience in shopping centers across different areas of the city. The research approach used was qualitative. Based on employee perspectives, the factors that could help shopping center companies develop an effective employee retention strategy are salaries, bonuses & incentives, insurance, career paths, job plans, training, and employee facilities. The study aimed to develop an employee retention strategy model that can be used by shopping centers in Surabaya.

Highlights:

The research employs a qualitative approach and conducts interviews with 13 employees from shopping centers in Surabaya to investigate employee retention strategies.

The study aims to identify the factors that shopping center management should consider in implementing effective employee retention strategies from the employees' viewpoint.

Various factors that can influence employee retention are identified, such as salary, bonuses and incentives, insurance, career advancement opportunities, job design, training, and employee facilities.

Employee facilities, including regular recreational activities to foster better relationships among employees and management, as well as designated parking spaces for employees, are considered important factors in employee retention strategies.

Keyword:

Employee Retention Strategy, Shopping Center Industry, Surabaya, Qualitative Research, Factors
Application of Sugarcane Bagasse and Tea in Growing Media on the Growth and Yield of Red Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. Crispa)
Authors: Sari Adelia Dwi Ella , Nurmalasari Intan Rohma
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of bagasse and tea as a growing medium on the growth and yield of red lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa). The research was carried out in January - March 2023. The study used the Randomized Block Design (RBD) method which consisted of 5 treatments with 4 replicates, each treatment consisting of 3 plants which produced 20 experimental units. The treatments included: P0 (100% soil), P1 (75% soil + 25% bagasse), P2 (75% soil + 25% tea bagasse), P3 (50% soil + 50% sugarcane bagasse), P4 (50% soil 50% + 50% tea dregs). The observed variables consisted of plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, fresh weight per plant, dry weight per plant, and harvest index. The data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) then followed by a 5% level honest significant difference test (BNJ). And there is the effect of a combination of tea waste growing media on plant height, plant wet weight, and harvest index of red lettuce plants.
Sporadic Model as Applied Islamic Education: an Integration?
Authors: Halid Ahmad
Published: July 2023

This article examines the sporadic evaluation model of learning at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs). Sporadic evaluation of learning has succesfully integrated in MTs. because it emphasizes the novelty aspect (the hallmark of the school). This sporadically has been carried out with its own model, the school certainly has considered the government system such as the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. However, it is considered that there are many weaknesses so that the school uses its own school method, especially the COVID-19 pandemic atmosphere. This study uses qualitative and data collection methods using observation, interviews, and documentation with sharpened data analysis of the Milles and Huberman models. The validity of the data using source triangulation. This research problem is very interesting to study and the aim is that this sporadic model becomes a new breakthrough in increasing the effectiveness of active learning, learning innovativeness, initiative-creative, learning flexibility, self-development, quality learning (perfectionism)and achieving school goals well. Here i state, that sporadic model can be integrated in Islamic Educational system.
The Role of Gender-Responsive PTKIS in Women's Career Development
Authors: Meria Aziza , Hasnah Radhiatul , Hakim Lukmanul , Amelia Rezki , Nursa Ruri Afria
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the role of gender-responsive PTKIS in developing the careers of female educators and education personnel in West Sumatra. The development of women's employment in PTKIS is one form of proof that gender equality between men and women is the basis of Islamic teachings. Gender equality is a condition of equal access and participation, control and benefits in development in all areas of life. Gender equality in career development here is equality in social strata, namely in terms of providing access, employment, wages and others. For this reason, the role of PTKIS in developing women's careers is needed. This research is field research using a qualitative approach. Data collection was done with in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out with narrative and descriptive analysis. The results showed that women's career development, namely in occupying positions at PTKIS West Sumatra, was initially quantitatively quite good, but in the last 2 years, it has decreased. Planning and program activities and infrastructure that can support women's career development are minimal, gender subordinates by women themselves/still limiting themselves, and the stereotype of women's leadership. Then, the efforts made by PTKIS in developing women's careers are by providing opportunities for training and continuing education to a higher level, providing flexible time according to the conditions of women determining teaching and office schedules, and providing opportunities for women to have careers/jobs outside the institution.
INVESTMENT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF COIL WAREHOUSE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Authors:   Industrial Engineering, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia., Kirana Anggraeni Shanti , Wahyuni Nuraida ,   Industrial Engineering, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia., Zakia Halisatu ,   Industrial Engineering, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia., Bhuana Katili Putiri ,   Industrial Engineering, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia., Setiawan Hadi ,   Industrial Engineering, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia.
Published: July 2023

PT XYZ is one of the logistics and port service companies that plan to build a new warehouse to store coil products, where the existing coil warehouse does not have enough capacity to store increasing production. Before the project is carried out, PT XYZ needs to calculate coil warehouse rental rates and investment feasibility analysis. This study aims to determine the rental rate of the coil warehouse to be used by PT XYZand investment feasibility analysis on financial aspects. The coil warehouse rental rate in this study was calculated using the Cost Based Pricing method with a normal price approach (Cost Plus Pricing) with the results for the coil warehouse rental rate of Rp21.561/ton. The method used to analyze the feasibility of investment in the financial aspect of the project, the construction of PT XYZs coil warehouse, namely Net Present Value (NPV) with a result of Rp2.717.830.633, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) with a result of 13.4% and Payback Period with a result of 13.75 years which all resulted in the conclusion that the project was said to be feasible to run.
A PRELIMINARY OBSERVATION STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF BOHECO BLOOMIN DYSMENORRHEA
Authors: Jain Harshad , Dsouza Astra
Published: July 2023

Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent issue that affects many menstruating women. It is characterized by painful menstrual cramps that occur before or during the period. Ayurveda describes dysmenorrhea as Kashtartava, meaning painful menstrual flow.It is mentioned in classical texts like the Charaka Samhita and is associated with various disorders such as vatalayonivyapada, sannipatikayonivyapada, and udavartayonivyapada. BOHECO BLOOM is a product designed to help manage dysmenorrhea. It combines wintergreen oil, which contains methyl salicylate for topical pain relief, with pudina sattva, which has antispasmodic properties to reduce muscle spasms. Capsaicin provides pain relief by influencing pain signal transmission, and CBD (cannabidiol) offers pain reduction and anti-inflammatory properties without psychoactive effects. A substantial decrease in menstrual cramps was observed among most women who used the product. A significant number of women reported experiencing rapid relief and no irritation following the application of BOHECO BLOOM. The products long-lasting effect, non-staining properties, and non-greasy texture were highly praised by users. The overwhelming majority of patients strongly attested to the effectiveness of BOHECO BLOOM in reducing menstrual pain and improving the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON GROWTH ATTRIBUTES AND SEED YIELD IN MUNGBEAN
Authors:   Research Scholar, Career Point University, Kota., Deepa Tomar , G.S Bhatnagar ,   Professor, Agronomy, Agriculture University, Kota and Research Advisor, CPU, Kota.
Published: July 2023

A field experiment entitledIntegrated Nutrient Management on Summer Mung bean (Vigna radiata) under Malwa Region was conducted during summer season2021and2022at the field of Agronomy, SAGE University, Indore. There were nine treatment combinations of integrated nutrient management i.e. T1: Control, T2: RDF (20 kg N + 40 kg P2O5/ha), T3: RDF + Rhizobium + PSB, T4: FYM (10 Kg/Ha), T5: FYM + Rh + PSB, T6: RDF (50%) + FYM (2.5 t/ha) + (Rh+ PSB), T7: RDF (50%) + FYM (5 t/ha) + (Rh+ PSB), T8: RDF (25%) + FYM (5 t/ha) + (Rh+ PSB) and T9: RDF (75%) + FYM (5 t/ha) + (Rh+ PSB) with four replications under Randomized Block Design. Based on two years experimental finding on mungbean under the influence of integrated nutrient management during the both seasons i.e., 2021 and 2022 with pooled, it appeared that conjoint application of T9 treatment combination RDF (75%) + FYM (5t/ha) + (Rh + PSB) resulted in significantly superior in plant height, plant dry matter accumulation (gram per meter row length), number of branches (plant-1), chlorophyll content in leaves (mg/g fresh weight of leaves), total number of root nodules (plant-1), effective number of root nodules (plant-1), fresh weight of root nodules (plant-1), and dry weight of root nodules (plant-1), various yield and yield attributing characteristics viz., number of pods (plant -1), number of seeds (Pod -1), test weight (1000 seed weight in grams), seed yield (Kg ha -1), straw yield (Kg ha -1), biological yield (Kg ha -1), harvest index (%), protein content (%) in seed, protein yield (Kg ha -1) by seed, nutrient content, nutrient uptake, cost of cultivation (Rs. ha-1), gross return (Rs. ha-1), net return (Rs. ha-1) and B:C ratio.
EVALUATION OF HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA AS A PREDICTIVE MARKER IN ACUTE APPENDICITIS AND APPENDICEAL PERFORATION
Authors: Ahmed Choudhury Imad , Rongpi Ranjib
Published: July 2023

Background: Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergency in general surgical practices. Early and prompt diagnosis is necessary to avoid life-threatening complications associated with it. Hence this study was conducted to evaluate the hyperbilirunemia as predictive marker in acute appendicitis and appendiceal perforation. Methods: Al cases of acute appendicitis and appendicecal perforation fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria taken up for this prospective observational single center study which were confirmed histopathologically in per operative setting. Results: Total 100 patients were in the study of which 33 patients had appendicecal perforation of which 23 patients had hyperbilirubinemia (70%) . 67 patients had acute appendicitis of which 42 patients had hyperbilirubinemia , 37%. Hyperbilirubinemia with a cutoff point of 0.9 mg% for appendicitis patients has a sensitivity of 85.3%, a specificity of 77.2%, a positive predictive value of 36%, and a negative predictive value of 91%. Hyperbilirubinemia with a cutoff point of >1.3 mg% for appendiceal perforations has a sensitivity of 75%, a specificity of 81.2%, a positive predictive value of 83%, and a negative predictive value of 88%. Conclusion:Hyperbilinemia is seen in acute appendicitis predominantly in appendiceal perforation hence evaluation of serum bilirubin level preoperatively can predict possibility of appendiceal perforation as it is easily available , cheap and simple laboratory test.
Dynamic response analysis of scraper conveyor under the condition of chain broken
Authors: Xie Chunxue , Liu Zhixiang , Xie Miao
Published: July 2023

In view of the fact that the traditional study of the chain breaking condition of the scraper conveyor only considers the case of two-way simultaneous chain breaking, this paper mainly studies the single-side chain breaking condition and its influence on the longitudinal vibration and swing vibration characteristics of the scraper chain system. Using the tension calculation principle of the point-by-point tension method, each section of the scraper in the study area is taken as a unit. A coupled dynamic model of longitudinal and oscillating vibration of scrapers is established and connected with Voigt model. The dynamic response laws of the longitudinal and oscillating vibration of the scraper before and after the chain fracture under different transportation conditions are numerically simulated. The calculation results show that when there is material behind the broken chain, the longitudinal tension of the chain and the oscillating vibration of the scraper reach the maximum value, and the chain speed fluctuation reaches 543.1 % compared with the normal operating conditions. Only when there is material in front of the broken chain, the longitudinal tension mutation of the chain and the oscillating vibration value of the scraper are weaker than those of the previous working conditions. When there are materials at the front and back of the broken chain, the sudden change of the longitudinal tension of the chain and the oscillating vibration value of the scraper are the minimum, but they also reach twice the normal working condition, and the chain speed fluctuation reached 194.4 %. The research results of this paper provide a theoretical basis for grasping the operation status of the scraper conveyor in the coal mine and predicting the life of the scraper conveyor.
Dopa-responsive dystonia masked by biperiden dependence; a case report
Authors: ÜZER Ahmet
Published: July 2023

Anticholinergic drugs are widely employed for the treatment of various conditions, including extrapyramidal symptoms. However, recent research suggests a potential link between the misuse of anticholinergics and inherited movement disorders, such as dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD). This report presents a case study of a 61-year-old woman who had been experiencing involuntary movements, including dystonia and tremors, for 30 years. Initially, she was prescribed anticholinergic agents like biperiden, which provided partial relief. Nevertheless, her symptoms gradually worsened, and she developed a tolerance to anticholinergics. Subsequently, a diagnosis of DRD was confirmed, and her symptoms exhibited significant improvement following treatment with levodopa. This case underscores the importance of healthcare professionals being aware of the potential association between anticholinergic misuse and inherited movement disorders. Early identification and management of underlying conditions like DRD can aid in preventing unnecessary and potentially harmful utilization of anticholinergics, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and reducing the risks of dependence and abuse.
Awareness of cardiac rehabilitation in people with cardiovascular diseases in Hatay: A cross-sectional study
Authors: HÜZMELİ İrem , KATAYIFÇI Nihan , AKKUŞ Oğuz , SUNGUR Dilay
Published: July 2023

Aim: This study aimed to assess the awareness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Hatay.

Methods: In the study, 218 patients (44.5% male, 55.5% female) in an age range of 18 to 84 [median 57(46.75–65.25) years] with CVD completed an awareness questionnaire, which included 35 items that addressed knowledge about CVD, CR features and content, CR effectiveness, reasons for not participating in CR programs, and general knowledge about CR.

Results: Ninety-seven (44.5%) participants stated that they had knowledge about CVD, and 29.5% thought CR was required to prevent heart diseases. Fifty-nine subjects expressed they knew the exercises they needed to practice for CVD. Participants mostly accepted that CR effectively regulated blood lipids and blood pressure and managed blood glucose, obesity, and general well-being. One hundred patients (45.7%) reported that they did not participate in a CR program because they had no knowledge of CR. Most participants (60.6%) were undecided about whether the CR program was available in their city and whether it would be beneficial in treating heart diseases (50.5%). Men, young people, and people with higher education levels were more aware of the components of CR (p
Levothyroxine poisoning in children – should we really be afraid?
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Betül , BODUR İlknur , TEKELİ Aysun , GÜNGÖR Ali , YARADILMIŞ Raziye Merve , GÜNEYLİOĞLU Muhammed Mustafa , GÖKTUĞ Aytaç , TUYGUN Nilden , KARACAN Can Demir
Published: July 2023

Aim: L-thyroxine intoxication is rarely seen in children; however, it can be worrying for clinicians and parents. This study aimed to present the clinical and laboratory findings of children admitted to the pediatric emergency department with l-thyroxine intoxication.

Methods: Patients admitted to the pediatric emergency department with l-thyroxine intake between January 2015 and June 2022 were included in this retrospective study. The patient’s clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, treatment, and hospital costs were recorded and analyzed.

Results: This study included 33 pediatric patients with thyroxine intoxication. The median age was 35 months (The interquartile range (IQR) 25-47.5) and 19 of them were girls (57,5%). No patient had a clinical symptom at the admittance. One patient had massive l-thyroxine intake and two patients had tachycardia. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal were used in 18 patients. Four patients were followed in the pediatric intensive care unit and one of them was treated with propranolol. The median time of hospital stay was 24 hours (IQR 13,5-84). The median cost of the treatment was $73 (IQR56.2-116.75).

Conclusion: L-thyroxine intoxication usually occurs with low drug doses in children and has a benign prognosis. Routine hospitalization of these patients, particularly with low drug dose intake, should be questioned considering the treatment cost.
Septorinoplasti yapılan hastalarda iyimserlik düzeyi ve hasta memnuniyeti arasındaki ilişkinin araştırılması
Authors: TULACI Rıza Gökçer , ÇANAKCI Hasan
Published: July 2023

Amaç: Septorinoplasti (SRP)’de cerrahi başarıyı ve hasta memnuniyetini etkileyen faktörler hastaya ait faktörler ve cerraha ait faktörler olarak ikiye ayrılabilir. İyimserlik, pozitif psikolojinin temel kavramlarından birisidir ve durum ve olayların olumlu yönlerine odaklanma ve olumlu durumlar yaşanacağına inanma eğilimi olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı hastaların iyimserlik düzeylerinin SRP sonrasındaki hasta memnuniyeti üzerine olan etkisinin ve hastaların iyimserlik düzeylerinin preoperatif değerlendirilmesinin hasta seçiminde faydalı bir araç olup olmayacağının araştırılmasıdır.

Yöntemler: Çalışma 18- 65 yaş aralığında açık teknik SRP yapılan 72 hasta ile gerçekleştirildi. Hastaların iyimserlik düzeyleri Yaşam Yönelim Testi (YYT) ve hastaların operasyonla ilgili memnuniyet düzeyleri Rinoplasti Sonuç Değerlendirme Anketi (RSDA) ile değerlendirildi.

Bulgular: Hastaların ameliyat öncesi uygulanan RSDA puan ortalaması 35,7 ± 3,6 ve ameliyat sonrası uygulanan RSDA puan ortalaması 81,4 ± 3,9 idi. Hastaların ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası puan ortalamaları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede fark var idi (p
The effect of interface quality, system quality, and perceived usefulness of an automated pronunciation scoring system on student satisfaction
Authors: Soon Goh Ying , Yew Ju Soon , Chua Nurul Ain , Saputra Jumadil , Leng Ngo Kea , Cheong Wong Hoong
Published: July 2023

Presently, the utilization of an automated pronunciation scoring system holds significant importance in the endeavor to enhance the pronunciation skills of non-native learners. A plethora of research endeavors have been dedicated to exploring the various factors that contribute to students' satisfaction with this technology. This particular investigation, however, narrows its focus to examine the influence of interface quality, system quality, and perceived usefulness of the automated pronunciation scoring system on students' levels of satisfaction. The approach employed in this study is quantitative, employing a cross-sectional design, and data was gathered through a survey questionnaire administered to a sample of 250 students from two universities in Malaysia. The collected data were subjected to analysis utilizing Structural Equation Modelling Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS), complemented by SmartPLS3.3 software. The outcomes of this analysis unequivocally indicate that both system quality and the perceived usefulness of the automated pronunciation scoring system significantly and positively impact students' satisfaction. However, it was found that the interface quality does not wield a significant influence on students' overall satisfaction. In conclusion, this investigation has successfully identified and explored the critical factors that contribute to students' satisfaction when utilizing an automated pronunciation scoring system. Moreover, the study establishes a strong correlation between the implementation of such a system and heightened levels of student satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of diligently attending to interface quality, system quality, and perceived usefulness to optimize the effectiveness of an automated pronunciation scoring system. It is crucial for instructors to play an active role in ensuring that users are adept at navigating and interacting with the system, fostering a positive and fruitful learning experience.
Колебательная неравновесность в реакции водорода с кислородом (обзор)
Authors: Скребков О.В. , Костенко С.С. , Смирнов А.Л.
Published: July 2023

Область исследования процессов колебательной релаксации в их взаимодействии с химическими реакциями в настоящее время характеризуется высокой активностью. Обзор основан на работах авторов. Представлена колебательно-неравновесная модель окисления водорода в рамках последовательного элементарно-кинетического подхода. Центральным элементом является учет колебательной неравновесности радикала HO2 как важнейшего промежуточного продукта в процессе цепного разветвления и при образовании электронно-возбужденных частиц. Обсуждены результаты ударно-волновых экспериментов и соответствующих расчетов для системы H2+O2+Ar при температурах T<1500 K и давлениях p<4 atm. Показано, что в этих условиях колебательная неравновесность является важнейшим фактором, определяющим механизм и скорость процесса. Дан анализ теплового эффекта на различных стадиях процесса, ингибирования реакции водорода с кислородом добавками многоатомных газов и механизма образования электронно-возбужденного радикала OH(A^2Sigma+). Ключевые слова: химическая кинетика, колебательная релаксация, электронное возбуждение, ударная волна.
Изучение диодных свойств двойного слоя комбинированного газового разряда
Authors: Бржозовский Б.М. , Бровкова М.Б. , Гестрин С.Г. , Зинина Е.П. , Мартынов В.В.
Published: July 2023

The paper shows that upon ignition of the combined gas discharge in the resonator chamber, there appears a double layer with diode properties that consists of layers of positive and negative charges surrounding the workpiece. An increase in the level of microwave power supplied to the chamber leads to a decrease in the equivalent diode resistance in open and closed modes and an increase in the current flowing through the unit. The ions of the process gas (nitrogen or argon) ionized by the microwave field fall on the product surface and diffuse into it as a result of the thermal diffusion process, which hardens the surface layer. The product is heated when a positive bias potential is applied to it by a stream of high-energy electrons arriving at the surface and accelerated to energies of tens and hundreds eV in the discharge acceleration zone. Ion-plasma implantation leads to a significant increase in the strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the surface of the processed product.
Многомасштабное структурирование квантовых точек CdSe/CdS/ZnS в центрифугированных и ленгмюровских пленках
Authors: Кузьменко А.П. , Новиков Е.А. , Пугачевский М.А. , Родионов В.В. , Заводинский В.Г. , Горкуша О.А. , Сюй А.В. , Аникин Д.П. , Дежуров С.В.
Published: July 2023

Проведен сравнительный анализ особенностей многомасштабного структурирования ленгмюровских и центрифугированных пленок из стабилизированных TOPO (trioctylphosphine oxide) квантовых точек CdSe/CdS/ZnS с использованием методов оптической, зондовой и электронной микроскопии, включая микроскопию высокого разрешения и элементный энергодисперсионный анализ. Химическая структура изучена методами комбинационного (рамановского) рассеяния и ИК-фурье спектроскопии, рентгеновской дифрактометрии. Показано, что построенные на явлениях самоорганизации ленгмюровские нанопленки характеризуются более высокой сплошностью и однородностью, в то время как в центрифугированных пленках формируют кластеры с размерами от десятков до сотен нанометров. Выполнены расчеты из первых принципов методом функционала электронной плотности для ядер CdnSen, которые свидетельствовали о доминировании гексагональной плотной упаковки. Ключевые слова: микро- и наноструктурирование, пленки Ленгмюра-Блоджетт, центрифугированные пленки, квантовые точки, кластеризация.
Туннелирование через барьеры Шоттки Ni/n-GaN по локализованным состояниям дефектов
Authors: Бочкарева Н.И. , Шретер Ю.Г.
Published: July 2023

Schottky barriers on GaN is considered on the basis of an analysis of the features of the current-voltage characteristics of Ni/n-GaN diodes. It is found that the forward I–V characteristics on a semilogarithmic scale have the form of curves with steps at biases corresponding to the Gaussian bands of localized states of defects in the GaN band gap. It is shown that the experimental current-voltage characteristics are in agreement with a simple physical model that takes into account the thinning of the Schottky barrier due to the space charge of ionized deep centers, which stimulates the concentration of the electric field near the Schottky contact and tunneling of electrons by hopping between local centers through the near-contact layer. At forward biases, this causes an exponential increase in the tunneling current of electrons thermally activated to an energy corresponding to the peak of the Gaussian band. The recharging of the states of the Gaussian band is accompanied by a decrease in the probability of tunneling and the appearance of a current plateau on the forward lg I(Vj) curves. An increase in the space charge of deep centers under reverse bias leads to tunneling leakage and limits the breakdown voltage.