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Areca catechu (BETEL NUT) USE AND ADVERSE OBSTETRIC OUTCOMES
Authors: SULTANA SABIRA , CHISHTI ABDUL WADOOD , RASHID ABID , AKRAM MUHAMMAD , ALI SYED MUHAMMAD
Published: December 2022

Areca (Areca catechu Linn.) nut is the fourth most widely used psychoactive drug in the world, and it has been associated with serious health problems. Chewing areca nut, commonly termed as betel nut, is popular in Asia and the South Pacific, but it has been associated with several health issues, such as oral cancer. All over the world, it has been used as a masticatory drug, most commonly in South-East Asia, the south pacific, and the tropical and sub-tropical regions. Areca nut active substance arecoline is widely and commonly used addictive drug globally, after caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Areca nut used in pregnancy has been associated with several birth defects and infants mortality. A systematic review of studies is carried out to investigate prenatal betel nut use and adverse perinatal outcomes. The review suggested that consumption of Areca nut hurts fetus and maternal health. There was a significant association between low birthweight and betel nut exposure in pregnancy. It is recommended that all pregnant women receive enough information and counseling on the potential negative health effects of betel nut products during their prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS IN THE REALIZATION OF GENERAL MATHEMATICS OBJECTIVES IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: OTIKOR MARK SANDERSON
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study is to determine the significance difference of the effectiveness of instructional process in the realization of general mathematics objectives in senior secondary schools in Rivers State. Three research questions and three corresponding hypotheses were formulated to guide the achievement of the study objectives. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. This population of the study comprised 727 (public 68 and private 659 [government approved]) Mathematics teachers in the Senior Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt City in Rivers State. The sample size is of two hundred and eighteen (218) Mathematics teachers representing 30% percent of the total population of the study from the public and private Senior Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt City in Rivers State which is believed to be a true representation of the population. The stratified sampling technique will be used to determine the sample size. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire titled Effectiveness of Instructional Process in the Realization of General Mathematics Objectives Questionnaire (EIPRGMOQ). The responses to the items were assessed on a four-point Likert scale of Strongly Agree (SA) =4, Agreed (A) =3, Disagreed (D) = 2 and Strongly Disagreed (SD) =1 Instrument was validated while its reliability was also determined using Cronbach Alpha and the index results obtained is a =0. 848. Mean and standard deviation was be employed to answer the research questions while independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses at .05 significance level. Based on the findings of the study it can be concluded that the effectiveness of the senior secondary school general mathematics instructional process in Rivers State is above average. Recommended that qualified mathematics teachers should be made available, motivated and sustained and that teachers should be frequently exposed to workshops, seminars and conferences so that they could effectively utilize the methods that could convey mathematics concepts easily to the learners.
HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS IN WATER, FISH FEED AND THREE CULTURED CATFISH OF RAJSHAHI CITY, BANGLADESH
Authors: SULTANA AZMERY , MORTUZA ASIF , MORTUZA M. GOLAM
Published: December 2022

Heavy metals are very common contaminants to the environment through natural and anthropogenic sources and contamination depends on the type of contaminant, species, sampling location, trophic level, and rearing practices. The assessment of heavy metals (Co, Zn, Mn, Cu, Cd, Cr, Pb and Ni) in water, fish feed and three carnivorous catfish species (Heteropneustes fossilis, Mystus tengara, and Ompok pabda) from Rajshahi City, Bangladesh were analyzed using a flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The results were expressed as μg.g−1 wet weight. Results indicated that the metals in water and fish feed were found to be below the safe limit of the drinking water standard and fish feed. The concentration of heavy metals was detected as highest in fish organs (skin, gills and muscle) followed by pond water and lowest in fish feed. In the accumulation of heavy metals in different organs in three catfishes from four sampling ponds, no significant difference was found between the species and organs (p > 0.05). The value of the bioaccumulation factor (BAF) from both water and fish feed was lower than 100, indicating potential heavy metal accumulation. The estimated daily intake (EDI) in three catfish species was below the tolerable daily intake (TDI). The mean target hazard quotient (THQ) and hazard index (HI) based on studied metals in three fish species were below 1 indicating that consumption of these fish can be safe for human health.
Will 3 + 3 Be NINE?
Authors: Chandrachud S.
Published: December 2022

In Economic view, COVID 19, forced ustomake3+3=NINE. The logic of this slogan is to create a new economy for our country. The first ‘3’ implies the Agriculture, Industry and Service sectors and the second ‘3’ indicates Public, Private and Foreign sector. These two 3s combined together make New India New Economy (NINE). Chapter one narrates few classical theories to reconcile demand and supply. Chapter two enlists the review of literature. Chapter three pronounces the economic impact of current pandemic situation. Chapter four elucidates the government initiation towards the recovery of economy. Chapter five enumerates how to create a New India New Economy (NINE). The final chapter summaries the future changes required for the Indian economy.
The New Era Of Different Types Of Digital Marketing For Economy Growth In India
Authors: Kumaravadivelan J.
Published: December 2022

In India digital marketing team is connect with umbrella team for marketing of the product or service utilizing digital technology, primarily on the net, show advertising, and the other digital medium, however additionally as well as mobile phones. Digital marketing activities square measure search engine optimisation, computer programme marketing, content marketing, and content automation, campaign marketing, and social media marketing, social media optimisation, e-commerce marketing, show advertising, and the other of digital media, e-mail marketing , optical disks and games ,callback and on-hold mobile ring tones. Latest digital marketing trends India they are: Search and e-commerce can transcend Google to Face book and twitter, Snap chat, Link to very engaged audience with live video streaming. During this study reference to getting into numerous kinds of digital marketing era for economy growth in India.
Role Of Self Help Groups In Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship For Strengthening Aatma Nirbhar Bharat
Authors: Nagaraja S. R. , Sudharshan G. M.
Published: December 2022

The corona-19 pandemic has pervaded into every nook & corner of the world. Since the entire globe has announced lockdown for uncertain period, the commercial activity has pushed the indicators of economic health in a state of depression. A multi-centered approach is the need of the hour to take the economy out of this crisis. In India on May 12th, the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, announced a special economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore with the aim of making the country independent against the tough competition in the global supply chain and to help in empowering the people who have been adversely affected by COVID. In order to achieve this vision, India needs to focus on holistic and sustainable development. The formation of SHGs is a holistic program with an objective to bring the rural entrepreneurs in a platform and encourage them to initiate innovation. This research paper makes an attempt to study the potentialities of Self Help Group (SHGs) in strengthening economy of India to support Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Occupational Health Hazards Of Working Women In Un-Organized Sector
Authors: Priya Shanmuga
Published: December 2022

Working women perform dual jobs, that is, on the domestic front as well as economic front. Her additional role as a working women throws many challenges along with her primary challenge of the household. Both these roles make demands on her time and energy. After a full day’s work with the employer, she has to do another shift at her home. For example, waking up early morning, rolling the beds, cleaning the house, preparing breakfast, cooking lunch, washing clothes, and the rushing off to the workplace. Returning in the evening with shopping in hand to cook the dinner for the family, handling children study work, washing utensils, and finally collapsing into the bed only to begin the grind again early next morning. These effects their health in the absence of proper infrastructure for the supply of these needs. When they have to combine triple burden viz., bearing children, taking for of the family, they have to sacrifice nutrition, health care and leisure for themselves. Notwithstanding, the mechanization at home and office put the gender at a great health risk that ultimately affect reproductive role leaving more at the mercy of assisted pregnancy and child birth. This is the serious problem for mankind itself.
Issues And Challenges Of India’s Unhealthy Economy During Covid-19 Pandemic With Global Outlook
Authors: Harini C. Kokila , Parimalam K.
Published: December 2022

The economic activity in global level with high COVID-19 cases suffering prolonged disruption as restrictions could continue longer. Indeed, given one of the most stringent lockdowns in the world, the worst-performing months for India this fiscal Year. The purpose of study is about highlights the need for urgent action to modify the epidemic’s health and economic consequences by the government in India and as global, and the extensive reform programs to improve the fundamental drivers of economic growth once the crisis lifts.
Issues And Challenges Of Hand Washing With Particular Reference To Prevention Of Covid-19
Authors: Divya Divya , Maheswari J.
Published: December 2022

Hand washing also known as hand hygiene, is the act of cleaning one’s hands with soap and water to remove viruses/bacteria/germs/microorganisms. If water and soap are not available, hands can be cleaned with ash although the benefits and harms are uncertain for reducing the spread of viral or bacterial infections. This is especially important for people who handle food or work in the medical field, but also an important practice for the general public. Hand hygiene is one of the most important element of infection control activities.
Health Of The Economy And Its Measuring Indicators
Authors: Parimala J. Sugantham
Published: December 2022

Health of the economy is an integral part of development and it is determined by the socio – economic factors like education, employment, population growth, income and environment. If the economy is not healthy internally, then it will not be able to interact effectively externally. Economists use a variety of indicators to assess the performance of the economy at a given time. By looking at changes in GDP we can see whether the economy is growing. GDP doesn’t necessarily tell us much about the state of the economy. But change in GDP does. If GDP goes up, the economy is growing. If it goes down, the economy is contracting. To a certain extent, we can forecast future economic trends by analysing several leading economic indicators. Many different economic indicators are tracked in order to evaluate the health of economy in different ways or from different perspectives. To keep the economy growing strong, people must spend money on goods and services. A reduction in personal expenditures for things like food, clothing, appliances, automobiles, housing, and medical care could severely reduce GDP and weaken the economy. When an economic indicator is a statistic that will provides valuable information about the economy health. The majority of economic indicators are collected and released by government and/or non- profit groups. Thus, economists and businesspeople typically track only a select few that are most pertinent to their professional, financial and economic interests.
Effective Capital Budgeting Decisions By Firms
Authors: Manunath M. S. , Praveen B.
Published: December 2022

Finance is the life blood of business. Finance is said to be the circulatory system of the economy body, making possible the required cooperation between the innumerable units of activity. Finance guides and regulates investment decisions and expenditure of administers economic activities. Capital budgeting means planning for capital assets. Capital budgeting decisions are complex process of paramount importance in financial decisions, because efficient allocation of capital resources is one of the most crucial decisions of financial management. Capital budgeting is budgeting for capital projects. Because the long-term profitability of most enterprises depends on the nature and quality of their capital project investments, appropriate planning, evaluation, and implementation of high-return capital projects are imperative. Capital budgeting helps managers plan for the acquisition of capital projects that promise high returns. It is a managerial technique of meeting capital expenditure with the overall objectives of the firm. The research findings are expected to be useful to the financial institutions, managers as well as practitioners in the area of investment decision-making. As there are various methods and criteria available, the research studies undertaken so far suggest that by and large decision-makers tend to select methods ignoring time value of money.
Dynamics Of Business And Economics - Global Perspective With Respect To India, During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Arun Kumar L.S.
Published: December 2022

International business encompasses all commercial and economic activities between the nations to promote the transfer the goods and services, ideas, resources and technologies across the national borders. Every country has limited resources therefore a country cannot produce all the goods and services that it requires. The present context of the world, there is imbalance in production and supply factors due to Covid-19, which has led to market imbalances in demand and supply. The world economy has been hit hard by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as on June end more than ten 10 million people around the globe had been affected by disease, USA, India and others are worst hit countries with decrease in GDP and increase in unemployment. It may be useful to also note that prolonged lockdowns will eventually imply production shortfalls, may lead to increase in unemployment; decrease in demand for products, slowly running out stocks. In recent forecast of World Trade Organisation (WTO) indicated a clear fall in world trade between 13 per cent and 32 per cent in 2020, perhaps the highest fall since the Great Depression of 1930s. The purpose of the research paper is Economic and Business crisis, due to covid-19 in present situation in India and the world. India and world can overcome the challenges by specific government, by providing economic relief packages and increase in employment opportunities by digitalisation in all the sectors of the economy to increase in gross production, investment, job security to casual labours. These factors may change the world present situation to productive or welfare economy.
Business Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility In The Indian Economy: A Commentary
Authors: Margaret S. Yasotha
Published: December 2022

The effects of globalization and its impact on the transition from the industrial to the digital era are explored. Although the behaviour of business organizations has always had a profound worldwide impact, with the decline of the nation state economic power has, for the first time, eroded political power. Simultaneously, the undergoing revolution in contemporary information and communication technologies has significantly empowered the customer. Responding to enhanced customer awareness and sensitivity to business and social responsibility issues -coupled with consumers’ increasing ability to react- companies in the digital age may be expected to develop even stronger cultures of corporate social responsibility, proactively seeking to increasingly honour their moral obligations to society in the 21st century. The paper addresses the concepts of business ethics and corporate social responsibility in the old vis-à-vis the Indian economy.. The implications of the findings are crucial to support policy makers in organizations to consider the relationship between the two concepts as building blocks in their strategic initiative.
A Study On Impact Of Globalization On Business
Authors: Sivanya M.
Published: December 2022

The contemporary generous, capitalistic and economic action becomes a conglomerate of things and reasons, analysis, information, means, mediums, skills and predispositions. In terms of minimized barriers and openness of the world, the inevitable process of the globalization and thus the business actions represent projects that face success potentials, also as risk and failure potentials. The indisputable accent on these aspects is certainly and thus success and therefore the reliability of the business ventures that the last word goal is that the economic satisfaction, minimizing the risks as well because the establishment of long-term experiences so as to take care of a specific enterprise during a particular environment. The participation on the world’s global markets, the internationalization and therefore the transfer of the business activities on all geographic meridians, encountering different and sometimes uncertain environments may be a constant business story of the international economic activity for a minimum of three centuries ago. The global economic interaction is as old because it is old the society in its more or less organized form. From the economic revolution until today, there’s ongoing irreversible global economic integration. The reasons are simple, business and profits don’t recognize borders, national and cultural unsurpassed characteristics, where more or less a mutual advantage of certain cooperation is recognized, a business connection is immediately established.
A Study On External Environment Of Business And Its Influence On MSMEs In The Context Of Covid-19
Authors: Devi M. Saranya , Anirudh N. M.
Published: December 2022

Businesses across the globe has decided ‘just to survive apart from making huge profit’, from a global pandemic which has created huge disaster to economy of almost all countries in the world. In India pharmaceutical industry is improving its status day by day, on the other hand travel and tourism industry, entertainment sector, market for luxury products and services is deteriorating among which the drastic-hit is the MSMEs. This study aims at analysing various external factors influencing the performance of business especially during times of COVID-19 pandemic, those factors include political, social, cultural, economic, legal, technological, etc., The study aims at finding out those external factor and potential ways to recover from the losses incurred.
A Study On Entrepreneur As A Good Decision Maker In Changing Perspective Of Business And Economy
Authors: R. Divya , R. Rakshana
Published: December 2022

Change is a constant thing in the business. No business can achieve success without inculcating changes in the environment and the economy. Today entire world is facing the health crisis which has resulted in the huge changes in the business environment and global economy had slashed down badly. Though most of the small businesses are in closure stages, there are certain line of business which have gained a huge market or profits in this situation also. This may be because of the decisions taken by the organization. Entrepreneurs play a vital role in lifting the economy by improving their business through better and best decisions. Just making decisions will not yield the results. The work of entrepreneurs starts from decision making. Converting these decisions into actions will make business achieve market leadership. This paper focuses on the role of entrepreneur as a decision maker in the changing perspective of business and economy.
Progress Of Informal Sector Workers In Gudiyatham Taluk Of Vellore District In Tamil Nadu
Authors: Elanchezhian G. , Yoganandham G.
Published: December 2022

The Indian economy is characterized by the existence of a vast majority of informal sector labour employment. The total employment in the country was of 46.5 crore comprising around 2.8 crore in the organised and the remaining 43.7 crore workers in the informal sector or unorganized sector. Out of these workers in the informal sector , there are 24.6 crore workers employed in agricultural sector, about 4.4 crore in informal sector workers and remaining in manufacturing and service. Informal Sector refers to economic activities such as production and distribution of goods and services by the operating units of the households which essentially differ from the formal sector in terms of technology, economies of scale, use of labour intensive processes, and virtual absence of the well maintained accounts. It embraces a widely dispersed multitude of operating units with high rates of birth and death and substantial mobility. It is informal in the sense that they are not regulated by government under any statute. Because of its contribution to the economy, which is quite visible and its strength in absorbing a huge portion of unemployed persons to whom the State is unable to provide adequate employment. It becomes the duty of the policy makers to device such policies which can take core of the problems faced by the informal sector workforce. Hence, there is need to monitor the size and structure of this sector and its performance over time for framing appropriate policies. In this paper an attempt to identify status and survival of the informal sector workers in Gudiyathamtaluk of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu.
Economic Impact Of India-China Trade War: Future Directions
Authors: Sarangapani S. , Muthu N.
Published: December 2022

The growing trade war among India and China is creating imbalance in the among developing countries. Both countries are affecting in their business prospects. India is basically importing raw material for export of good and services. Growing tension leads to unnecessary growth impetus which affects industry growth, loss of employment opportunities and other trade related problems. India has considerable potential for reducing its trade deficit with China, as we can see from Made-in-China products sold on the Indian market. Most of them are low- and mid-range products. India can make these things itself. The value tune to the cores of rupees is loss for the both counties; it will create far reaching impact in Indian business environment. These papers highlight the possible causes and consequences of trade war between to Asian giants and suggest how to promote regional growth prospects for speedy development of economics.
Is Corporate Social Responsibility Ethical? - Recognising Ethical Issues In Business
Authors: A. S. Spoorthi , Kumar M. Chethan
Published: December 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility is all about companies playing their responsible part in society and giving back to society and a big part of that is fund raising for valuable cause. Companies engage in Corporate Social Responsibility when they grant benefits to the communities where they work which are neither required by law nor an integral part of their primary objective is profit oriented company. Today, however businesses must also reflect on the legal, ethical, moral and social consequences of their decisions. The purpose of working on this paper is to identify the ethical issues faced by the organization and how the unethical behavior in organization is excessively aggressive to achieve business objectives. Evidences suggest that social corporate responsibility and the maintenance of high ethical standards is not an option but an obligation for all businesses. This paper also draws the inferences that often have the ethical implications of an action are overlooked for personal gain and the benefits are usually material. This frequently manifests itself in companies that attempt to cheat environmental regulations.
The Impacts Of Covid-19 On Global Trade
Authors: Ponshunmugaraja T.
Published: December 2022

As the coronavirus emerged in china and spread, globally, authorities have acted to limit its spread. Experience with similar diseases reveals that while the human costs are significant, the bulk of the economic costs are due to the preventive behaviour of individuals and the transmission control policies of governments. Meanwhile, the dollar value of world merchandise exports in 2019 fell by 3% to US $18.89 trillion. In contrast, world commercial services trade increased in 2019, with exports in dollar terms rising by 2% to US $ 6.03 trillion. Early indications of the economic costs and the magnitude of estimated impacts demonstrate the need for a co-ordinated international response to the crisis. A global crisis requires a global response and there is a need for global collaboration not just on health, but also on trade, finance and macroeconomic policies.
Dinsel, Cinsel, Temizlik OKB Alt Tipleri Olan Ergen Hastada Psikofarmakolojik Tedavi Ve Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi Birlikteliği: Bir Olgu Sunumu
Authors: FARAJİ Haydeh , TEZCAN Ahmet Ertan
Published: December 2022

Obsesif Kompulsif Bozukluk (OKB) birey tarafından irrasyonel bulunan, rahatsızlık duyulan, yineleyici, dürtü, düşünce, imge ve/veya kompulsiyonların varlığı ile belirli bir bozukluk olup, en sık rastlanan dördüncü psikiyatrik bozukluktur. Dini obsesyonlar; tanrıya küfretme, varlığına inanmama gibi günah sayılan düşüncelerin akla gelmesi ve bundan ötürü ceza almaktan korkma ile belirli obsesyonlardır. Cinsel obsesyonlar, herhangi bir kimse ile ilgili istenmeyen cinsel düşüncelere sahip olma, çocukları içeren cinsel düşünceler, eşcinsellik ile ilgili cinsel düşüncelere kapılma ile ilişkili obsesyonlardır. OKB bireyin işlevselliğinde ve yaşam kalitesinde düşüşe yol açmaktadır. Obsesyonların içeriğinin cinsel ve dinsel konularda olduğu durumlarda OKB’nin yol açtığı rahatsızlığa bir de utanç ve suçluluk duyguları eklenmekte ve hastanın durumu daha da güçleşebilmektedir. Sunduğumuz olguda DSM-5 tanı kriterlerine göre OKB tanısı almış, dinsel ve cinsel obsesyonları ve temizlik kompulsiyonu alt tiplerine sahip olan ve bu nedenle günlük yaşamında önemli düzeyde zorlanmalar yaşayan 16 yaşındaki bir ergen hastanın psikofarmakoterapi ve bilişsel davranışçı terapi ile yürütülen tedavi süreci ele alınmaktadır.Tedavi prosedüründe olgunun obsesyon, kompulsiyon, davranışsal nötrleme ve kaçınmaları için, farmakoterapinin yanında başta BDT’nin OKB’deki temel yaklaşım tekniği olarak bilinen maruz bırakma-tepki önleme müdahalesi olmak üzere BDT ile çalışılmıştır. Tedavi prosedürü sonunda danışanın tüm obsesyon ve kompulsiyonlarında belirgin azalma ve günlük işlevselliğinde belirgin artış görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak; başta maruz bırakma ve tepki önleme tekniği ile BDT teknikleri ile farmakoterapinin birlikte kullanımının OKB'nin belirti şiddetini önemli düzeyde azalttığı ve bireyin işlevselliğine katkıda bulunduğu belirlenmiştir.
To Ponder Amidst the Pandemic
Authors: Delos Reyes Carmina
Published: December 2022

Who would have thought that amidst the new year revelries last December, in Wuhan China, a different kind of explosion surfaced, which we now know as COVID-19. A month later, on 30 January 2020, the outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. As history unfolds, we find ourselves each day seeking new information to cope with this pandemic.
Scenarios After Enhanced Community Quarantine for COVID 19 Pandemic in the Philippines…What Can We Do as Filipinos
Authors: Garcia Robert Dennis
Published: December 2022

To date, the Philippine lockdown has been successful. The country had a cumulative total of 9,223 cases, with 295 new ones, on May 3, 20201 while the U.S.A. had 1,133,069 cases and 30,000 new cases/day on May 1, 2020.2 As the American lockdown was not uniformly done across the 50 states, the U.S. has done disproportionately much worse than the Philippines, considering that the former’s population is only three times that of ours. Indeed, our 200-300 new cases per day, for a country of 110 million, is low; we cannot realistically achieve an actual figure of zero.
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Admitted Pediatric Patients with Influenza
Authors: Reyes Nicole Marie , Navoa-Ng Josephine Anne , Dela Eva Roland
Published: December 2022

Background: Influenza is one of the most common illnesses pediatricians face. Children are especially at risk for contracting influenza. Aside from fever, cough and colds, the disease may present differently in children. Complications due to influenza are varied and anti-virals may be useful if given early in the course of illness. Objectives: To determine the clinical profile of admitted pediatric patients with influenza based on rapid testing and determine its prevalence, outcome and complications. Methods: Cross sectional study of pediatric patients who had nasopharyngeal swab for influenza by antigen rapid detection test were included. Retrospective chart review was done on patients with influenza-like illness admitted from 2013-2019. Results: There were 244 patient charts reviewed, the mean age of patients was 5 – 9 years old and majority had no influenza vaccine during the year of admission. Patients presented with fever, cough, colds and non-specific symptoms. Ear pain, difficulty of breathing and myalgia were found to be associated with a positive influenza infection. Of the 244 suspected patients, 133 (54%) were positive for influenza rapid testing, 33% were influenza B positive and 21.3 % were influenza A positive. The most common clinical complication for influenza positive patients was pneumonia. 1 patient had respiratory failure, 5 had febrile convulsions and 7 developed viral myositis. 19% of the subjects had asthma as co-morbidity. Only 11% of the population had their annual influenza vaccine. Conclusion: 54% of pediatric patients tested for influenza had positive tests for either Influenza A or B. Although generally a mild illness, it contributes to morbidity and mortality in children. Complications are not uncommon in the pediatric population as seen in this study. Vaccination remains an important preventive measure to curb influenza cases.
Vaccination During the Covid-19 Pandemic: PPS and PIDSP Recommendations
Authors: Gimenez Fatima , Madrid Mary Antonette , Santos Jaime , Nievera Maria Carmen
Published: December 2022

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Outbreak Response Measures for the Pediatric COVID 19 Ward at the Philippine General Hospital
Authors: Reyes-Pagcatipunan Marimel
Published: December 2022

An outbreak caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 30, 2020 as a public health emergency of international concern.1 In the Philippines, the first identified COVID 19 case was on January 16, 2020. On March 11, 2020 the WHO determined that it reached pandemic classification with widespread community transmission across the world.1 On March 16, 2020, an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was initiated in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the Philippines as a measure to control the spread of COVID -19 infection.
Praxiswissen Verkehrsrecht
Authors: Daubner Robert
Published: December 2022

Ratgeber Verkehrsrecht für den Polizeialltag

Zahlreiche Antworten auf viele und häufig gestellte Fragen und Hinweise aus dem Verkehrsbereich, die für den Polizeialltag im Streifendienst nützlich sind, fasst dieses Buch zusammen.

Mehr als 2500 Hinweise

Über 2500 (Rechtsprechungs-)Hinweise und Tipps vermitteln den Polizeibeamtinnen und -beamten vor Ort die nötige Sicherheit, die richtigen Entscheidungen zu treffen. Sie helfen auch, die notwendigen Anhaltspunkte für weitergehende Recherchen zu erkennen.

Mit allen einschlägigen Gesetzen

Der Leitfaden umfasst alle verkehrsrechtlich relevanten Normen:

Straßenverkehrsgesetz (StVG)

Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO)

Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO)

Fahrerlaubnisverordnung (FeV)

Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV)

Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge-Verordnung (eKFV)

Strafprozessordnung (StPO)Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)

Insbesondere die seit der letzten Auflage zahlreichen Änderungen der StVO und die damit zusammenhängende Rechtsprechung hat der Autor in diese Neuauflage eingearbeitet. Zudem sind sämtliche Hinweise und Tipps auf dem neuesten Stand!

Einer für alle

Der Ratgeber eignet sich sowohl für den Polizeialltag als auch für die Ausbildung der Polizistinnen und Polizisten.
Einsatzfahrten
Authors: Müller Dieter
Published: December 2022

Ratgeber für die Sicherheit bei Einsatzfahrten
Obwohl Einsatzfahrten – insbesondere bei Rettungsdiensten, Polizei und Feuerwehr – an der Tagesordnung sind, bergen solche Szenarien besondere, über das Normalmaß hinausgehende Unfallrisiken. Diesen Gefahren sollten und müssen die Einsatzorganisationen mit einer gut durchdachten und konsequent umgesetzten Aus- und Fortbildung begegnen.

Hier hilft der Ratgeber: Er zeigt die vielfältigen Unfallrisiken für Einsatzpersonal und andere Verkehrsteilnehmer während einer Einsatzfahrt auf. Insbesondere stellt er verschiedene Unfallursachen und kritische Fahrsituationen sowie Fehlerquellen im Fahrverhalten von Einsatzfahrern und Fehlreaktionen im Fahrverhalten anderer Fahrzeugführer dar.

Juristischer Umgang mit Einsatzfahrten
Daneben bietet der Autor eine deutliche und anschauliche Erklärung der vielschichtigen Rechtsvorschriften. So vertieft der Leitfaden das Verständnis sowohl der Rechtsgrundlagen für Einsatzfahrten als auch der Rechtsfolgen von Verkehrsunfällen, die sich im Zusammenhang mit Einsatzfahrten ereignen.

Mit Begriffserklärungen und besonderen Hinweisen
Zusätzlich erläutert der Autor allgemeine Begrifflichkeiten, weist auf Besonderheiten des Einsatzraumes hin und gibt Empfehlungen für die Sicherheitsausstattung von Einsatzfahrzeugen.

Neu in der 6. Auflage
Das Kapitel »Rechtsprechung in Leitsätzen« wurde umfangreich aktualisiert. Neu in dieser Auflage sind auch ein Abschnitt über die Besonderheiten für Einsatzfahrer im Justizvollzugsdienst sowie ein ausführliches Stichwortverzeichnis.

Für Polizei, Zoll, Rettungsdienste, Feuerwehren
Eigene Kapitel befassen sich mit den speziellen Voraussetzungen und Anforderungen an Polizei, Zoll, Rettungsdienst und Feuerwehr.
Der Sinn im Nein und die Gabe des Gesprächs
Authors: Küchenhoff Joachim
Published: December 2022

Die Psychoanalyse ist eine negative Theorie des Subjektes; sie beschreibt, was das Subjekt hindert, sich selbst zu erkennen und mit sich einig zu sein. Die Psychoanalyse schlägt nicht vor, wie die Person, die in die Analyse kommt, letztendlich zu sein habe. Sie befasst sich mit den Behinderungen von Subjektivität, nicht mit deren positiven Ausformungen. Sie hört schließlich auch dort ein Nein, einen Widerstand oder einen Widerspruch, wo alle subjektiven Lebensäußerungen stillgestellt zu sein scheinen. Aber sie ist auch interessiert an allen drei klassischen Aspekten der Negativität, die Leibniz als den Mangel, das Leiden und das Böse bezeichnet hat. Sie untersucht das Negative auf seine zerstörerische Kraft hin, aber auch auf sein Entwicklungspotential. Daher sind philosophische Konzeptionen der Negativität für die psychoanalytische Theoriebildung und die theoretische Fundierung ihrer Praxis besonders wichtig geworden.
Die nächste Gesellschaft
Authors: Räwel Jörg
Published: December 2022

Die mit dem Schlagwort »Digitalisierung« verbundenen gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen sind unübersehbar. Phänomene wie »homeoffice«, »homeshopping« oder »homeschooling« gehören mittlerweile zum gesellschaftlich gefestigten Erfahrungsschatz, die Abhängigkeit der Bevölkerung von »Smartphones« ist eine Alltäglichkeit. Die vorliegende Studie deutet gegenwärtige gesellschaftliche Transformationsprozesse mit den Mitteln der Systemtheorie im Sinne Niklas Luhmanns. Deren theoretische Einsichten werden auf selbstreflexive Weise angewendet, um die Umrisse der Form einer »nächsten Gesellschaft« erkennbar zu machen. Methodisch erfolgt dies mittels funktionaler Analyse bzw. funktionalen Vergleichs. Konkret erlaubt der Vergleich der Form der gesellschaftlichen Bekämpfung der Corona-Pandemie mit der Form des sich etablierenden chinesischen Sozialkreditsystems, strukturelle Veränderungen der gegenwärtigen – noch primär funktional ausdifferenzierten – Gesellschaftsform auszumachen.

Erkennbar wird, dass die Etablierung digitaler Formen der Kommunikation eine Ausrichtung der Gesellschaft im Sinne der Handlungstheorie forciert. Damit wird eine Privilegierung der Form der Organisation und von moralischen Perspektiven in der Gesellschaft theoretisch erwartbar. Eine empirische Überprüfung dieser funktionsanalytisch abgeleiteten Erwartung erfolgt anhand prosperierender gesellschaftlicher Phänomene wie der Cancel Culture, Verschwörungstheorien, der Dekonstruktion des Geschlechts und den sogenannten Influencern.
COVID-19 Data Analytics Using Extended Convolutional Technique
Authors: Kumar Gupta Anand , Srinivasulu Asadi , Kant Hiran Kamal , Barua Tarkeswar , Sreenivasulu Goddindla , Rajeyyagari Sivaram , Subramanyam Madhusudhana
Published: December 2022

Health care system, lifestyle, Industrial growth, economy and livelihood of human-beings worldwide effected due to triggered global pandemic by COVID-19 virus originated and first reported from Wuhan city, Republic Country of China. COVID cases are difficult to predict and detect on its early stages due to that its spread and mortality is uncontrollable. RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) is still first and foremost diagnostic methodology accepted worldwide, hence it creates a scope of new diagnostic tools and techniques of detection approach which can produce effective and faster results compared to its predecessor. Innovational through current studies that complements to the existence of COVID-19 to findings in Chest X-ray snap shots, the proposed research’s method makes use of present deep getting to know models (U-Net and ResNet) to method those snap shots and classify them as the positive patient or the negative patient of COVID-19. The proposed technique entails the pre-treatment phase through dissection of lung, getting rid of the environment which does now no longer provide applicable facts and can provide influenced consequences; then after this, preliminary degree comes up with the category version educated below the switch mastering system; and in conclusion, consequences are evaluated and interpreted through warmth maps visualization. The proposed research method completed a detection accuracy of COVID-19 round 99%.
Herbs and Spices’ Antimicrobial Properties and Possible Use in the Food Sector
Authors: Ngwatshipane Mashabela Madonna , Tshepiso Ndhlovu Peter , Otang Mbeng Wilfred
Published: December 2022

With increased consumer knowledge of food safety and quality, there is a strong demand for preservative (synthetic)-free food and the use of natural products as preservatives. Natural antimicrobials derived from various sources are used to keep food safe from spoilage and pathogenic microbes. Plants are the primary source of antimicrobials and include a variety of essential oils that have antimicrobial properties. Many essential oils are found in herbs and spices, such as rosemary, sage, basil, oregano, thyme, cardamom, and clove. These antimicrobial compounds are also used in conjunction with edible coatings to prevent bacteria from growing on the surface of food and food products.
Quality 4.0: Data Quality and Integrity – A Computational Approach
Authors: Christiaanse Rob
Published: December 2022

The use of modern techniques, such as IOT, AI, and machine learning, revolutionized the idea of quality and quality control. Auditors face a tidal wave of data. One of the key challenges is how to determine the quality of the data, systems and processes produce. We propose a computational model to learn the inherent uncertainty to data integrity subsumed in the claims actually done by stakeholders within and outside the organization. The decision procedure combines two strong forms of obtaining audit evidence. These two forms are external conformation and re-performance. The procedure fits in the current modern computational idea data-driven assurance, which is consistent with quality 4.0 concepts in quality control and quality audit practices.
An Update on Radish Breeding Strategies: An Overview
Authors: Selvakumar Raman
Published: December 2022

In tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates, radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is a popular root vegetable. Radish diversity is intense from the eastern Mediterranean to the Caspian Sea. Many radish varieties have varied leaf morphology, root color, size, shape, flavor, vernalization requirements, and maturity times. Early radish variants were long and tapered rather than cylindrical, bulbous, elliptic, or spherical. For black Spanish radish, European-cultivated variety, and Asian-cultivated radish, three separate domestication processes occurred. The original radishes were black, followed by white in the 1500s then red and round in the 1700s. These are R. sativus L. var. radicula (sativus) or R. sativus L. var. niger radishes. Because of protogyny, self-incompatibility, open architecture, and biennial bolting, radish crosses readily. The fundamental methods for using heterotic breeding potential are SI, CMS, and doubled haploids (DH). This chapter discusses the various breeding strategies like inbred line development by the use of self-incompatibility, hybrid development by using male sterility system, population improvement, mutation breeding, haploid breeding, breeding strategies for biotic and abiotic stresses, QTL mapping, and genome wide and genomic tool in radish. Rapid developments in our understanding of advanced biotechnology technologies will increase our ability to identify cultivars and parental lines, check seed genetic purity, analyze phylogenetic links and genetic diversity, and add specific transgenic traits.
The Importance of the Redox Modulation in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Pulmonary Diseases
Authors: Borrelli Emma
Published: December 2022

This chapter discusses the most important mechanisms of action of oxidants in the pathogenesis of chronic pulmonary oxidative diseases and the possible use of redox modulators in the prevention and treatment of oxidant/antioxidant intracellular imbalance. Recent acquisitions on cellular physiology reported the key role, in micromolecular doses, of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as signaling molecules although excessive ROS contribute to the development and progression of a large spectrum of diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Therefore, a correct understanding of the roles of redox regulation in the respiratory system during the impairment of oxidative balance and the subsequent development of chronic lung diseases appears to be important. Moreover, an interdependence between oxidant and inflammatory mediators has been shown in several experimental studies on chronic lung diseases, making more intriguing the comprehension of the pathophysiological phenomena and the therapeutic approach. This chapter discusses the role of various exogenous substances targeting oxidant/antioxidant balance in the treatment of COPD and IPF and their very limited beneficial effects due to the reduced bioavailability in the human body. Finally, the importance of novel routes of administration or a combination of redox modulators will be discussed as a promising avenue for the prevention and treatment of this common and highly disabling disease.
About a New Palpation Sign in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children and Women of Childbearing Age
Authors: Marek Vitezslav , Durdik Stefan , Zahorec Roman
Published: December 2022

Acute appendicitis (AA) is defined as nonspecific bacterial inflammation of the appendix vermiformis and is the most common acute abdominal condition requiring surgical intervention. The clinical picture of atypical forms of AA (children, women of childbearing age) is often insidious with its unpredictable onset and course. The diagnosis is particularly problematic. The new palpation sign consists of two reflex arcs. The visceral reflex arc ensures the diagnosis of an early stage of acute appendicitis, on the other hand, the somatic reflex arc points to the late stage of acute appendicitis. Due to the technical simplicity of the new palpation sign and the positioning of the patient during the examination, it is effective in a restless and distrustful child, as well as in women of childbearing age in differentiating AA from a gynecological disease.
Pandemic Pivot: A Faculty Development Program for Enhanced Remote Teaching
Authors: Leslie Heather , Lizardo Alejandra , Kovacs Ashley
Published: December 2022

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the higher education sector all over the world and has been most disruptive to residential academic institutions that offer mostly, if not wholly, in-person instruction. Of the 1.5 million college faculty members in the United States, about 70% had never taught a virtual course prior to COVID-19. During spring 2020, colleges had to pivot to remote instruction without much notice for faculty to prepare. Some referred to this as “emergency remote teaching” as it did not allow adequate time to thoughtfully plan out a course for a remote format. Over the summer and fall of 2020, many colleges invested in training programs to help faculty design and deliver their courses in a remote format. This article describes an online faculty development program that was created for faculty at a residential liberal arts university that, prior to COVID-19, offered the majority of courses on campus in-person. The objective of the program was to help faculty plan out and design their remote courses in the Blackboard Learning Management System using an instructional design framework known as backward design. This program ended up receiving the 2021 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training and Professional Development.
From Traditional Bulgarian Dairy Products to Functional Foods
Authors: Nikolova Dilyana , Hoxha Ramize , Atanasov Nikola , Trifonova Elena , Dobreva Lili , Nemska Veronica , Evstatieva Yana , Danova Svetla
Published: December 2022

Production of the traditional yoghurt, white-brined cheese, and yellow cheese, named “kashkaval”, in the Bulgarian region determines everyday consumption and health benefits for the local population. Аrtisanal dairy products and their autochthonous microbiota are a promising source for the research and creation of new minimally treated, but safe, functional and delicious food. The species from Lactobacillaceae are used in different fermentation technologies, improving the structure, taste, and aroma of the final products. These products possess a prolonged shelf life due to the biopreservative capabilities of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains, their positive health impact, and many physiological functions in the body. This chapter examines the traditional and modern technologies for the production of typical Bulgarian dairy products. Based on the studies of artisanal products, different LAB species from non-starter microbiota are presented, which contribute to the organoleptic qualities of the products and their beneficial properties. The research focus is aimed at the evaluation of various functional characteristics of non-starter strains, such as metabolic activity and food biopreservation. The long-term goal is to study the tradition to create new functional formulas that are the desired and effective factors for health and longevity.