bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of childhood bronchial asthma and its associated factors: A community-based study in Egypt.
Authors:   Specialist, Department of Pediatrics, Dekerness General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Mansoura, Egypt., Meatty Eman M
Published: August 2022

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of bronchial asthma (BA) among children in Dekerness district, Egypt and to identify its risk factors in the community setting. Population and Methods: This is a community-based cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in Dekerness District, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt during a period of 1 year from May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. The targeted population was children aged 2–17 years living in the study locality. A proportional multi-stage cluster sample was taken from both rural and urban areas. Data were collected by a questionnaire completed through direct interview with the mother or caregiver and the child. Asthma was diagnosed according to International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood questionnaire. Results: This study included 1,500 children with 13.4% overall prevalence of BA. Using logistic regression analysis, the independent predictors of BA prevalence were age less than 5 years old, being a male, children with birth order of three or more, passive smoking, and positive family history of BA. Conclusion: BA is highly prevalent among children and adolescents in Dekerness district. This prevalence is higher than previous reports from school-based studies. There is a need for effective prevention and management programs.
Knowledge and health beliefs of elderly women toward osteoporosis in Mansoura, Egypt
Authors:   Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt., El-Gilany Abdel-Hady
Published: August 2022

Background: Osteoporosis is among the top five conditions causing disability for elder, particularly in women. Unfortunately, Egyptian women were reported to have a lower bone mineral density compared to their Western counterparts. So, this study was conducted to assessed knowledge and beliefs of menopausal women about osteoporosis and their possible associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 208 menopausal women recruited from both rural and urban settings, Mansoura, Egypt. A questionnaire was used to assess socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, and health beliefs of participants about osteoporosis. Results: The overall osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool (OKAT) and osteoporosis health beliefs scale mean scores were 10.8 ± 3.52 and 140.9 ± 18.1, respectively. High education was the only significant predictor to OKAT mean score (p = 0.011). Linear regression revealed that understanding the symptom and knowledge of preventive factors is strongly significant (p ≤ 0.001) independent predictors for women perceptions to the benefit of exercises and susceptibility to osteoporosis (R2 = 0.205 and 0.167; respectively). Conclusions: This study reflects the limited knowledge and modest perceptions toward osteoporosis among menopausal women. Knowledge was a significant predictor of women health beliefs towards osteoporosis. Gender-based preventive programs may help to reduce the burden of osteoporosis in the Egyptian community
Effect of Trema guineensis (Celtidaceae) on ethanol-induced hypertension in Wistar rats
Authors:   Laboratory of Physiology/Pharmacology of Natural Substances, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lome, Lome, Togo., Kadissoli Balakiyem
Published: August 2022

Objective: Trema guineensis is a traditional medicinal plant used to treat cardiovascular diseases in Africa. Here, we evaluated the effects of its hydro-alcoholic leaves on ethanol-induced hypertension. Method: Four groups of five rats each were used in this study. Group I, the control group, received distilled water (10 ml kg-1), Group II received ethanol (35°) at 3 g/kg, and Groups III and IV received ethanol (35°) at 3 g/kg followed by 200 and 400 mg/kg extract, respectively. Ethanol solutions were administered over 8 weeks. Results: The ethanol solutions increased body weight, blood pressure, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA), and reduced glutathione (GSH) and nitric oxide (NO). As for the hematological parameters, the ethanol solutions reduced hemoglobin, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, polymorphonuclear cells, and lymphocytes, as well as corpuscular volume compared with the control group. The T. guineensis extract significantly prevented increased body weight, blood pressure, SOD, MDA, GSH, and NO. The extract also normalized hematological parameters. Conclusion: These results suggest that this extract contains antihypertensive properties that protect against ethanol-induced hypertension.
Gender Differences and Dynamic of Health Care Behaviors in Population Aged 25-64 Years from 1988 To 2017
Authors:   Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine-branch of Institute of Cytology and Genetics RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia., Gafarov Valery
Published: August 2022

Aim: To determine gender differences and dynamic of health care behaviors in an open population of 25-64 years over a long-term period - 29 years in Russia / Siberia (Novosibirsk). Methods: Within the framework of the screening in 1988-89 under the WHO MONICApsychosocial (MOPSY) program (n=1676, 49.5% males, mean age 44.1±0.4 years), in 2003- 2005 under the international project HAPIEE (n=1650, 34,9% males, mean age 54,25±0,2 years), in 2013-2016 (n=975, 43,8% males, mean age 34,5±0,4 years) and 2016-2017 гг.( n=663, 41,3% years 51,95±0,32 years) within the framework of the budgetary theme No. AAAA-A17-117112850280-2, random representative samples of men and women in one of districts in Novosibirsk were examined. The utilization of health care services and careseeking behavior were assessed using the questionnaire "Knowledge and attitude towards own’ s health". Results: In terms of diagnostic methods, in 1988, about 40% of men and women relied more on their own well-being. By 2017, confidence in medical opinions had grown among men, but women were more likely to disagree with the doctor's opinion before conducting a thorough examination. The proportion of people who never experienced pleasant emotions associated with medical care was approximately equal for men and women in 1988 - about 40%. This proportion remained unchanged for men by 2017, while for women it dropped to 26.5%. More than half of the male population and 2/3 of the female population aged 25-64 continued to work if they feel unwell at the workplace in 1988. The proportion of such persons decreased in subsequent periods of observation. And women in spite of poor health continued to work more often than men as in 1988. In the case of flu or fever, men were more likely than women to report continuing to work as usual. The proportion of such persons decreased from 1988 to 2017. Women, on average, 3-5% more often than men took measures to return to work as soon as possible. Conclusions: From 1988 to 2017, there was an increase in the level of trust in the opinion of a doctor among men and a higher frequency of using additional diagnostic methods among women. In dynamics, satisfaction with health care services increased only among women. People of both sexes have become more careful about their health in case of feeling unwell at the workplace over 29 years of observations.
Importance of Knowing the Chilaiditi Sign
Authors:   Department Of Internal Medicine, Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, New York, United States., Malik Zohra
Published: August 2022

Chilaiditi sign is a rare radiological finding. The knowledge of which is important to prevent unwanted procedures in patients.
Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Absence Seizures: Case Study
Authors:   Department of Zoology, University of Lahore Sargodha Campus, Sargodha, Bilal Asif
Published: August 2022

Clinically shown to have an effect on motor and cognitive disturbances of the nerve cells of the brain, absence seizures are often associated with impaired or loss of consciousness. Seizures are caused by a variety of etiopathophysiological events that result in neurobiological changes in the central nervous system's reticulothalamocortical circuitry zones. This allows for absence seizure episodes to occur. A 24-year-old adult patient with diminished consciousness presented to the hospital with an absence seizure. The patient's brain magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed a small focal flair hypertensive area near the cavernous sinus in the right parasellar region, as well as moderate flair hypersensitivity in the left cavernous sinuses, right maxillary, and ethmoid sinusitis. Regular waves with electrode objects were seen on the electroencephalogram of the brain. The patient was diagnosed with absence seizures and was given epival 500 mg twice daily to treat them. The patient was able to recover from his seizure and was given treatment before being released. Once every eight week, he was summoned for a checkup.
https://promedsci.org/articles/Propofol%20as%20a%20Rare%20Cause%20of%20Serotonin%20Syndrome
Authors:   Department Of Internal Medicine, Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, New York, United States., Malik Zohra R
Published: August 2022

Serotonin is a hormone that has wide-ranging effects on the body including stabilization of mood, feelings of wellbeing, and happiness. Serotonin syndrome was first described in the early 1960s in animals. This syndrome was first fully described in humans by Sternbach in a review of 38 case reports. In this study, it was found that nearly all reported cases were found in patients taking a combination of antidepressants and other agents [1]1 Serotonin syndrome is a disease that is easily missed as there are no defining features in most cases. Symptoms such as confusion and tremors have a gamut of potential causes. Laboratory tests are non-diagnostic with possible changes including an increase in white blood count, creatinine phosphokinase, and decrease in bicarbonate levels. Here we present a case of Serotonin syndrome that was caused by Propofol use in which led to the patient presenting with respiratory arrest. The patient was treated appropriately and was discharged home in good health.
Th e use of mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage regeneration in knee osteoarthritis
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain, Merchan E Carlos Rodriguez
Published: August 2022

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents an enormous societal burden. Yet no approved procedure prevents the progressive destruction of the articular cartilage. Question: This review aims to update the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for cartilage regeneration in knee OA. Methods: A PubMed (MedLine) search related to MSCs and knee OA were analyzed. Articles related to the use of MSCs in knee OA were searched using the following key words: Knee OA stem cells and stifle joint stem cells. A total of 210 reports were found, but only 19 very selected and reviewed. The main criterion for selection was that the articles were focused in the aforementioned question. Results: Local delivery (intra-articular injection) of autologous MSCs has produced promising outcomes in 16 experimental models of knee OA. However, only 3 low-quality clinical studies have been reported so far on the role of MSCs injections in knee OA. Study design weakness prevented effective comparison of the efficacy of MSC injections with that of other treatments for relief of pain and other outcomes in human knee OA. The consistency of evidence of the clinical studies was low because of many uncontrolled variables. Conclusions: Animal experiments suggest that intra-articular injections of autologous MSCs can have the potential to promote cartilage regeneration in knee OA. Taking into account the low-quality of the data reported in clinical studies, my conclusion is that intra-articular injections of autologous MSCs in knee OA is a treatment that is still experimental.
Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Alanında Yapılan Yüksek Lisans Tezlerinin İçerik Analizi (2019-2021)
Authors: AKKAŞ BAYSAL Emine , KIRAT Kerim
Published: August 2022

Bu araştırmada Eğitim Programı ve Öğretim alanında yapılan yüksek lisans tezlerindeki eğilimin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Yöktez veri tabanına kayıtlı Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim alanında 2019-2021 yılları arasında yapılan 554 yüksek lisans tezine ulaşılmıştır. Tezlerin incelenmesinde nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman incelemesi modeli kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; son yıllarda Eğitim Programı ve Öğretim alanında yapılan yüksek lisans tezlerinin sayısında artış olduğu görülmüştür. Üniversitelere göre tez dağılımı birbirine yakın seviyededir. Kadın araştırmacılarının sayıları daha fazladır. Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinin daha fazla tercih edildiği belirlenmiştir. Örneklem grubu olarak öğretmenlerle daha çok çalışılırken örneklem sayısının çok yüksek tutulmadığı görülmüştür. Öğretim stratejileri, öğretmen ve öğrencilerin öz-yeterlilikleri, eğitim programları ve değerlendirme, öğretim yöntem ve tekniklerinin derslere etkisi, öğretmen eğitimi, düşünme becerileri, eğitimde bilişim teknolojileri ve yabancı uyruklu öğrencilerin karşılaştığı güçlükler konu eğilimleri olarak tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmacılar tezlerin büyük çoğunluğunda geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yeniden yapmışlardır.
LA REGULACIÓN DEL SINDROME DE ALIENACIÓN PARENTAL EN EL ORDENAMIENTO JURÍDICO PERUANO
Authors: Carlos Gutierrez Liliana Rosa , Evangelista Carlos Irma Judith , Carlos Reyes Melecio Belisario
Published: August 2022

El Síndrome de Alienación Parental en el área de Derecho y Psicología es una problemática muy frecuente que consiste en un cuadro clínico asociado a una patología en la salud mental del alienado, el cual manifiesta una conducta de rechazo hacia el progenitor débil debido a la persuasión negativa del progenitor fuerte con el menor. Sin embargo, no existe ninguna regulación que considere este fenómeno dentro del marco legal en nuestro país. Por ello, el objetivo principal de este estudio es establecer los principales motivos para la regulación del Síndrome de Alienación Parental en el ordenamiento jurídico peruano. Finalmente, se pudo concluir que es imprescindible la pronta regulación del SAP en nuestra normativa jurídica, de esta manera, disminuirá el número de casos y las consecuencias devastadoras concernientes a esta patología.
La dignidad humana frente a la finalidad de la pena en los centros de rehabilitación social
Authors: Echeverría Venegas Cynthia Alejandra , Crespo Cabrera Pedro Andrés
Published: August 2022

Este artículo científico trata el tema de la dignidad humana frente a la finalidad de la pena en los centros de rehabilitación social de Ecuador, para conocer sí el Estado cumple con los principios y garantías establecidos en la legislación ecuatoriana para el tratamiento de reinserción de las personas privadas de la libertad toda vez que hayan cumplido su condena. Los objetivos de la investigación fueron el estudio de la dignidad humana frente a la finalidad de la pena que se cumple dentro de los centros de rehabilitación social, identificando los criterios que describen el propósito de la pena privativa de libertad en la ley y comprobar si se considera este fin con relación a la dignidad humana que garantiza la Constitución de la República en los C.R.S. Lo cual se logró empleando el método analítico-deductivo porque los conceptos generales conducen a explicaciones particulares. Y como conclusión general se pudo conocer que la dignidad humana y la pena dentro de los centros penitenciarios, cumple con dicho fin, pues se reconoce los derechos intrínsecos de las personas privadas de la libertad, además la rehabilitación social cuenta con un tratamiento efectivo que será garantizado por el ente administrador dentro de estos centros.
Aspects of Sustainability and Development
Authors:   Dept. of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Adeogun B.K.
Published: August 2022

This paper aimed at evaluating the various perspectives of sustainability in relation to development. The three pillars of sustainability namely, economic, environmental and social sustainability, were evaluated. It was noted that the first two aspects of sustainability were more common in practice and discourse than the third, social dimension. The paper reflected that social sustainability implied the well-being of the workforce and society during the various phases of development. However, the workforce had suffered neglect in the past that resulted in occupational accidents. It was concluded that employee should be given the necessary attention, just like other pillars of sustainability, to actually achieve real sustainable development. Keywords: Pillars of Sustainability, Social, Economic, Environmental Sustainability
Megamalls as sites for social interaction: A case study of Shoprite and Ventura, Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Aderemi Busari , Olonade Olawale ,   Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota, Asamu Festus ,   Department of Sociology, Landmark University, Omu aran, Kwara State
Published: August 2022

This paper looks deeply into megamalls as sites for social interaction; a case study of Shoprite and Ventura, Ibadan. Shopping as a commercial activity involves social dimension as well as consumption while mega mall changes local consumption and urban environments dramatically. People come to malls basically for consumerist fantasies and a common ground for sociability. In-depth interviews were conducted with fun seekers/patrons and mall authorities in the rank of managers in the organisations. The interview materials were recorded, thematically coded, transcribed, and analyzed qualitatively. Findings showed that megamalls were found to provides four different social functions which include the opportunities for social interaction, building and formation of social ties, social mixing and blending across social groups and divide as well as all-inclusive society. Based on literature perused and information gathered through sight-seeing and interviews, it can be concluded that Shoprite and Ventura in Ibadan metropolis are indeed sites for social interaction. It is therefore recommended that more megamalls should be made available to create avenues for enjoyment and recreation. There is a need for public-private partnerships to galvanize the maintenance of such platforms if owned by the Government. Keywords: Megamalls, Social Interaction, Urban centers, Development
A Contextual Analysis of Three Major Tribes’ Traditional Conflict Resolution Mechanisms in Pre-Literate Nigerian Society
Authors:   School of Postgraduate Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, Olowolafe Oluwakemi , Olonade Olawale ,   Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, Adetunde Christiana ,   Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
Published: August 2022

This paper contextually analyzed three major tribes’ traditional conflict resolution mechanism in pre-literate Nigerian society. Conflict is very much part of human society and it is expected. Conflict resolution encompasses a range of processes gallantly aimed at alleviating or eliminating sources of conflict. Secondary sources of data with relevant literature were engaged and the Emile Durkheim theory of societal development was adopted as a theoretical framework. Findings show that in Yorubaland, conflict is seen as unavoidable, a positive development through which people understand each other better. While the main causes of conflict among the Igbos are basically land, chieftaincy tussle and matrimonial fallouts. Prior to kingship institution, the Igbo used non-centralized forms of government which have in attendance Elders and Council of Elders which serves as the highest and most important peacemaking and conflict resolution mechanism. Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial administration is highly centralized and hierarchical in nature. The Emir, in terms of adjudication, is both the political and religious head because he ensures that the provisions of Sharia are adequately followed to the core in treating cases of individual or group conflicts. The Emir court was the highest and the final. Having perused all the conflict resolution mechanisms of the three major tribes in Nigeria, the following recommendations were made; there is a need to encourage traditional conflict mechanisms as it is accessible and economic for disputants. There should be peace education for all and sundry. Alternative dispute resolution and unofficial strategies should be subscribed to in an attempt to ameliorate and manage human’s conflicts (vigilante, militias, charms, prayers, communal solidarity, etc). Keywords: Tribes, Traditional, Pre-illiterate, Conflict Resolution
COVID-19 Pandemic and its Attendant “New Normal” in Nigeria: A Case Study of ICT Training in Akwapoly – Akwa Ibom State
Authors:   Department of Paralegal Studies, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua, Akpan Macaulay ,   Facilitator, Noun, Uyo Study Centre – Nigeria
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this research is to examine the usefulness of e-learning technologies arising from COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant “new normal” in Nigeria as applicable to the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic vis-à-vis it’s recently mounted ICT Training Programme in the institution’s ICT Centre. The research is based on oral interviews, observation and doctrinal research methods. The research found that the desired ICT training programme and/or any training programme for that matter requires well-coordinated and effective planning and control. The staff of AkwaPoly were made to participate in institutional academic work and at the same time attend the lectures on the ICT training programme with the attendant dearth of commitment to the latter. As a result, the staff appeared not to have benefitted much from the training programme. The paper suggests that in future the authorities of the AkwaPoly should either organise such an ICT programme on weekends or when the students are not writing examinations. This will free the lecturers from examination supervision and marking of examination scripts. The authorities should consider the need to upgrade facilities in the ICT Centre to an optimal level to enable the staff to derive maximum benefit from the programme. Keywords: ICT, Lecturers, New Normal, AkwaPoly and COVID-19
Solid waste management under COVID-19: a case study of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State – Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Paralegal Studies Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua, Akpan Macaulay
Published: August 2022

This research examined the performance of solid waste management bodies during COVID-19 pandemic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The researcher adopts doctrinal and observation methods of research. The research found that supervision by those in the top echelon could positively influence and motivate compliance with proper waste disposal. The deployment of resources and political will as well as sanctions where appropriate could lead to effective solid waste disposal. The paper assertively suggests that the state government needs to review solid waste management policy, law and regulations in the state in the direction of incorporating the in-built social benefit scheme. This approach would make solid waste generation collection and disposal truly commercial and a source of wealth to the domestic waste generators. This would contribute to the current effort to stem the rising tide of indiscriminate solid waste disposal in Uyo. Keywords: COVID-19, Indiscriminate Solid Waste Disposal, Generators, Domestic Waste and Pandemic
Ecological Perspectives in Linus T. Asong’s No Way to Die
Authors:   University of Dschang – Cameroon, P.O. Box 49 Dschang, Danlami Amadou
Published: August 2022

Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Linus Asong represents man’s link with nature in the novel No Way to Die. It attempts to provide an answer to the following question: how does Linus Asong portray the contact between man and nature? The work is based on the premise that the Cameroonian author depicts the relationship between human beings and other elements of the ecosystem with perspectives for improvement for the benefit of both man and nature. Second Wave Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell is used to bring out novelist’s ecological vision which posits that human beings need to improve their relationship with, or treatment of, other elements of nature so that the rapidly degrading ecosystem is saved. Keywords: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Degradation, Protection, Vision
Positivity during pandemics: gratitude interventions influence on wellbeing, peer relationship satisfaction, and life satisfaction
Authors:   Postgraduate Student, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Baiju Gopal, Charania Zenobia , Gopal Baiju ,   Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Baiju Gopal
Published: August 2022

The use of Positive Psychology Interventions is rapidly increasing in the world of psychology, as it focuses on a more wholesome and holistic approach to wellbeing and mental health. The current intervention study tries to understand the impact of Expressing Gratitude over social media on the participant’s Psychological Wellbeing, Peer Relationship Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction, and Positive and Negative affect. The intervention was conducted for two weeks on social media platforms and the control group had to just note the conversations they had. With a total of 32 participants in the experimental group and 38 participants in the control group, the study used paired t-tests to see the impact of intervention through pre-test and post-test scores. The results show that Peer Relationship Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction, and Positive and Negative affect did improve after the intervention, while there was no significant impact on psychological well-being. The currently ongoing pandemic must be kept in mind while understanding the implication of the results. The discussion section elaborates on that topic. Keywords: Gratitude, Intervention, Positive Psychology, Pandemic, Resilience
Su Tesislerinin Mimarı Tasarımı ve Su Tüketimi Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: ZOLFAGHARI Hossein , KORDHAGHI Mahsa , YAMAÇLI Ruşen
Published: August 2022

Şehirlerin büyümesi ve nüfus artışı ile birlikte su tüketim miktarı hızla artmıştır. Bu durum ilerledikçe çağımızın en büyük yaşamsal sorunu haline gelmiştir. İran dünyada en çok tatlı su tüketen ülkeler arasında altıncı sırada yer almaktadır. Bu ülke dünyadaki birçok ülke gibi kuraklık riski ile karşı karşıyadır. Bu nedenle araştırmanın odak noktası İran’ın tarihi ve modern yıkanma mekanlarında tüketilen su miktarı ve mekân mimarisi ile olan ilişkisi üzerinden ilerlemektedir. Çalışılan bu makalede gerekli olan analizler ve araştırmaları yapmak için İran’ın kuzey batısında bulunan Doğu Azerbaycan eyaletinin başkenti, Tebriz kentinin modern su tesisleri arasından Sadra modern su kompleksi ve tarihi hamamlar arasından Nezafet hamamının mimari planlarının incelenmesi için mekânsal analiz yöntemi kullanılıp ardından bu mekanların yıllık, aylık ve mevsimlik su tüketim miktarı, karşılaştırmalı analiz yöntemiyle birbiri ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Bu örneklerin mimari plan tasarımı plan hiyerarşisi, mekânsal kullanım çeşitliği, mekân büyüklüğü ve su tüketim yöntemleri açısından analiz edilmiştir. Analizlerin sonucunda kullanılan karşılaştırmalı analiz yöntemi ile elde edilen bilgilerde, on yıllık süreçte tarihi Nezafet hamamına karşı modern Sadra su kompleksinde %607 daha fazla su tüketildiği tespit edilmiştir.
A Path Analysis of the Relationships among Parenting Styles, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
Authors: Reyes-Wapano Mary Rachelle
Published: August 2022

This study examined the relationships between perceived parenting styles, emotional intelligence, and resilience in adolescents. The hypothesized predictive correlations among variables were investigated using path analysis, a multiple regression technique. Direct and indirect effects of perceived parenting styles, emotional intelligence, and resilience were found in causal evaluations. This study has shown that parenting is important for the development of emotional intelligence, and that emotional intelligence predicts adolescent resilience. The data also supported the idea that emotionally intelligent people are more likely to adapt to new situations and demonstrating emotional intelligence’s adaptive value
Literature Review on the Relationship between Identity Formation and Meaning in Life Among Emerging Adults
Authors: Wapano Mary Rachelle R , Paguta Loressa De Claro
Published: August 2022

The present research on the relationship between meaning in life and identity orientation is examined in this literature review. Existing literature defines meaning in life as a variety of things that makes one’s life meaningful, such as a sense of direction, order, purpose, coherence, or goal pursuit. Identity is a well-studied construct in psychological study that refers to a person’s understanding of themselves as a distinct and unique entity. Although developing one’s identity is seen as one path to finding meaning in life, the relationship between identity orientation and meaning in life is not well studied in the current literature. Several research in this review demonstrates the relationship between identity orientation and life meaning. This review of the literature demonstrates that such a relationship is possible because identity orientation can help a person make sense of the world (comprehension), clarify one’s future goals (purpose), and see the value and significance of one’s life (mattering), all of which are dimensions of the meaning in life construct. The researches referenced also examined various meaning in life outcomes, especially for emerging adults. Implications of the findings from reviewed studies and future directions are also discussed.
NÚCLEO DE INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA COM PERSONALIDADE JURÍDICA PRÓPRIA
Authors: Gonçalves Pereira João , Carlson Luiz Henrique Castelan , Steindel Mário
Published: August 2022

A denominada Lei de Inovação, vigente desde 2004, prevê a possibilidade dos Núcleos de Inovação Tecnológica (NITs) adotarem uma personalidade jurídica própria, como forma de potencializar o desenvolvimento de suas atividades e finalidades. Entretanto, existem diversos tipos de natureza jurídica de direito privado sem fins lucrativos existentes no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro que poderiam ser adotados. Este artigo tem por objetivo identificar e descrever os tipos de personalidade jurídica que melhor atendem aos propósitos dos NITs, apontando suas vantagens e benefícios. Dentre as personalidades jurídicas avaliadas, as Associações e as Fundações de Apoio, qualificadas como Organizações Sociais (OS), proporcionariam o melhor atendimento às finalidades legais pré-estabelecidas para o funcionamento dos NITs, como por exemplo uma maior autonomia financeira e administrativa, além de uma maior agilidade no relacionamento, na cooperação e na transferência do conhecimento gerado nas ICTs com os demais entes privados e públicos.
Primer Registro del Género Pennisetia DEHNE (LEPIDOPTERA: SESIIDAE) en PANAMÁ
Authors: Santos-Murgas Alonso
Published: August 2022

Se registra por primera vez para Panamá el género Pennisetia Dehne, 1850 (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) a 1562 msnm en la provincia de Chiriquí, Panamá. El género Penniisetia contiene especies de importancia agrícola y cuarentenaria como por ejemplo Pennisetia marginata (Harris, 1839) (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) plaga muy agresiva sobre plantas del género Rubus spp (fresa, zarzamoras, frambuesas). Se comenta sobre el apareamiento la especie aún no identificada y se reportan datos de la distribución del género, biología y ecología.
Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Efficacy of Thymoquinone and Capsaicin in the SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cell Line
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA Ayhan , KARABÖRK Şeyda , ÇELİK Hümeyra , TORUN İbrahim Ethem
Published: August 2022

In our study, it was aimed to examine the effects of thymoquinone, the active ingredient of Nigella sativa, which has known anticancer activities, and capsaicin, which is an important part of the endocannabinoid system, on the neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y cells. SH-SY5Y cells were grown in culture in conventional culture flasks in DMEM medium at 37 °C and 5% CO2. When the cells were 70-80% confluent, morphological changes were examined under an inverted microscope. The cells were passaged into 96 microplates, and after passage, different concentrations of thymoquinone (2.5; 5; 10; 25; 50; 100; 200; 300 µM/ml) and capsaicin (0.675; 1.25; 2.5; 5; 10; 20; 50; 100 µM/ml) were applied to the cells. After administration, cytotoxic effect and proliferation rates/cell proliferation were analyzed by the MTT method. When compared to the control group, cultured cells treated with 200 and 300 μM thymoquinone and 5 and 100 μM capsaicin had reduced cell proliferation at statistically significant levels (p
Modelling and Stress Analysis of Shaft Work Subsidence of Underground Power Transmission Line Tunnel
Authors: Thamawong Kridsada , Raongjant Werasak
Published: August 2022

This research presents an analysis of soil subsidence around shaft work under its construction process and drilling tunnel by finite element method (FEM). The study is focused on the underground power transmission tunnel in the Chao Phraya River construction project (Southern Bangkok Station to Suksawat Road, Thailand) of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. This research aims to provide information for designing shaft work and preventing drilling tunnel problems. The research analyzed the soil subsidence around shaft work with 12 m of inside diameter and 1 m of thickness that located 33 m underground during constructing a tunnel chimney by sinking method. It is assumed that the analyzed horizontal reaction is the net resistance of the lateral earth pressure around the shaft work. This study found that the subsidence of soil around shaft work during the construction and drilling process had the value between 0.80 - 53.30 mm. In the part of the base slab, the soil subsidence value is between 3.40 - 16.00 mm. It can be concluded that the top of shaft work during the construction and drilling process had a soil subsidence value of 53.30 mm with dmax/H ratio of 0.00162.

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The Metropolitan Electricity Authority has an underground power transmission tunnel in the Chao Phraya River Construction (Southern Bangkok Station to Suksawat Road, Thailand) project which used to distribute electricity from the source station to the other side of the Chao Phraya River

This research studied the behavior of the shaft work in sinking reinforced concrete shaft work and drilling tunnel process by finite element method (FEM) with the Midas Gen 2021 program

The analysis results of the maximum soil subsidence around the shaft work wall occurred in the top area (very soft to medium stiff clay layer)

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Analysis of FTIR Spectra, Flavonoid Content and Anti-Tyrosinase Activity of Extracts and Lotion from Garcinia schomburgkiana by Multivariate Method
Authors: Thummajitsakul Sirikul , Silprasit Kun
Published: August 2022

In this study, fourier transform infrared (FTIR) study, total flavonoid content and anti-tyrosinase activity of leaf, seed and flesh extracts of Garcinia schomburgkiana and lotion formulation from the extracts were carried out. Additionally, a relationship among FTIR spectra, total flavonoid content and anti-tyrosinase activity was analysed by partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and principal component analysis (PCA) analysis. The result indicated that the highest total flavonoid content was found in leaf ethanol extract (214.00 ± 7.32 mg rutin equivalent per mg extract). For lotion samples, lotion containing leaf ethanol extract revealed the strongest level of total flavonoid content (5.51 ± 0.04 mg rutin equivalent per mL lotion). Moreover, anti-tyrosinase activity was observed in lotion containing the extracts (1/EC50 ranged from 0.0063 to 7.2334) higher than that of aqueous, ethanol and propanediol extracts (1/EC50 ranged from 0.0099 to 0.5319). The FTIR result confirmed the presence of various function groups in different parts of G. schomburgkiana and lotion samples, which involved the structure of flavonoids namely O-H stretch, C=O bending vibrations, unsaturation bonds, phenol or tertiary alcohol (O-H bend), C-O-H deformation and C-O stretching vibrations of aromatic ethers. The PLS-SEM analysis indicated a moderate positive relationship between the total flavonoid content and FTIR data, significantly (β = 0.502, t = 2.239, p-value < 0.05). The FTIR and subsequent PCA analysis could differentiate of aqueous, ethanol and propanediol extracts and lotion samples.

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FTIR data positively correlated with total flavonoid content

Extract and lotion samples revealed total flavonoid content and anti-tyrosinase activity

The PLS-SEM analysis showed significantly positive relationship between the total flavonoid content and FTIR data

FTIR and subsequent PCA analysis differentiated extracts and lotions

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An Analysis of the Effects of Frequency and Type of Physical Activity on Self-Esteem in Adolescent Males
Authors: Romero Isabella , Kaye Avery , Poulin Camille , Peterson Mary Ellen
Published: August 2022

The goal of this study is to determine the effect of type and frequency of exercise on the self-esteem of college-aged males using a two-part online survey distributed amongst Georgetown students. Recent literature has investigated the implications of exercise on individuals’ self-perception, in which partaking in frequent endurance exercise is associated with higher levels of self-esteem. Consequently, my research group postulated that if male college students perform endurance exercise, rather than strength exercise, then they will have a higher level of self-esteem. Additionally, it was hypothesized that if exercise is performed at a high frequency, versus a low frequency, then they would have a higher level of self-esteem. Frequency of exercise was operationalized through hours per week, in which each subject was then categorized into a type of exercise based on which they reported having the highest frequency. Self-esteem was calculated through responses to a modified version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). The results indicated that the high frequency endurance group had the highest mean self-esteem score, followed by the high frequency strength group, low frequency strength group, and low frequency endurance group. Through a 2x2 ANOVA test with a between-groups design, it was revealed that frequency of exercise, not type of exercise, had the most significant effect on self-esteem. Therefore, the relationship between frequency of exercise and self-esteem was found to be statistically significant, while that between type of exercise and self esteem was not. These conclusions are relevant to building upon related academic literature concerning male self-esteem and the impacts of physical activity, as well as incorporation into university settings in order to improve students’ self-esteem levels.
Addressing American Obesity: A policy proposal
Authors: Schwartz A.B.
Published: August 2022

Obesity is defined by the CDC as a BMI over 30, which is a weight that is higher than what is considered healthy, meaning excess fat that is causing or increasing the risk of health issues. In 2017, 42% of adults were considered clinically obese, putting them at significantly higher risk for numerous conditions including osteoarthritis, breathing problems, mental illness, body pain, and difficulty with physical function.1,2 In the last century, life expectancy has steadily increased in the United States, but rising obesity rates may cause this metric to fall.3 Obesity is caused by environmental and behavioral factors, namely an individual’s dietary choices and physical inactivity. The burden of disease, though, is unequally borne by society. Socioeconomic status plays a large role in an individual’s susceptibility to obesity as the poor face higher rates of disease.4 This literature sets forth a policy proposal to combat obesity in the United States that focuses on imposing taxes on unhealthy foods and making healthy food more accessible.
The Select Agent Regulations: Structure and Stricture
Authors: Kalra Shreya , Parker Michael
Published: August 2022

Since their inception in 1996, the select agent regulations have shaped the direction of research on high-risk biological agents in the United States. Implemented in response to an increased concern about nefarious use of biological agents, the overarching aim of the regulations is to protect the public health of the United States through both security and safety infrastructure. However, while there does exist an evident need for effective regulations surrounding certain pathogens and toxins, the bureaucratic and inordinate nature of the existing regulations has created significant regulatory and financial burdens in conducting select agent research. Specifically, impediments to this research have arisen from complicated bureaucratic procedures, the impractical financial burden associated with adhering to facility standards, and confusion about research surrounding species-level designation of listed microorganisms. While intended to protect public health, the ineffectual and overly stringent nature of these regulatory policies continues to hinder essential scientific research and, in turn, may paradoxically lead to safety and security vulnerabilities now and in the future.
Review Paper on a Study on SQL Attacks and Defense
Authors: Bhuvana  , Bindu  , Chandan H  , Brijesh Reddy KH  , Mr. Pradeep V
Published: August 2022

In today's era, every person is utilizing websites and so many different web applications for online administrations, for example booking of railway tickets, movie ticketing, shopping, communication, and so forth. These websites consist sensitive and confidential information. With the linearity of web applications in the last decade, the unconstructive crash of security has also matured either. SQL injection attack is one such attack where the anonymous user can append SQL code to the input query. This research paper starts with developing criteria for a systematic literature review based on research questions, quality assessment, and data samples. The paper presents various SQL injection techniques with their intended attacks. Further studies explore different techniques to prevent attacks. Existing vulnerabilities of Web systems threaten the regular work of information systems. The most common Web system vulnerability is SQL injection. There are known approaches to protect Web applications against SQL injection attacks in the article. To improve the Web software security is developed defense mechanism that protects Web resources from SQL injection performing. To implement this software it is used PHP, JavaScript, and formal language theory known as regular expressions. As a result, it is received a software tool that allows protecting Web software from SQL injection vulnerability. The developed software tool allows users to protect their Web applications from an attack using SQL.
Review on Human Computer Interface
Authors: Naveen Bhavani  , Prakyath Shetty  , Vibha M  , Abhishek  , Prof. Sudheer Shetty
Published: August 2022

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is the design and implementation of interactive computing systems that users can interact with. It includes desktop systems as well as embedded systems in different devices. Success of a technology simply results from the easiness with which the user can interact with it. If the interface is poor or hard to use then the user will simply ignore the product or the technology. A simple and easy way to use a system doesn't mean that a simple technology is behind such a system, on the contrary, a well advanced technology needed to build it. The most important concepts in HCI are functionality and usability. Services provided usually by a system are called functions. Usability is when a user utilizes the system's functions easily, properly and clearly. Functionality and usability may vary from one system to another. A system is said to be successful if there is a balance between both functionality and usability. In this paper we will look at existing HCI and the recent advances in the field.
Synthesis of Biodegradable Plastic from Citrus reticulata peels
Authors: Manali Shah  , Sanjukta Rajhans  , Himanshu Pandya
Published: August 2022

In the modern society plastics play a vital role as packaging materials in almost all the sectors of day-to-day life. These plastics do not degrade easily as they are invulnerable to the microbial decomposition and thus persist for a long time in the environment. All these have caused tremendous harm to the environment. To solve this problem alternative methods for producing bio-based plastics are highly encouraged. Bio-based plastics are derived from natural resources. These bioplastics can be composed of a variety of materials such as starch, cellulose etc. The present study has been conducted to serve two purposes at a time. The first one is to make use of the fruit’s wastes and second, production of the bioplastic from those wastes. The production process was made using simple laboratory techniques. Characterization methods such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and biodegradability further confirmed the properties of the bio-based plastic.
Averaged total phase light curve for NEAs
Authors: Виноградова Т.А.
Published: August 2022

Под фазовой кривой блеска астероида понимается зависимость блеска астероида от фазового угла. Получение фазовой кривой для отдельного астероида является достаточно сложной задачей, поскольку требует точных фотометрических наблюдений на большом промежутке времени. С другой стороны, к настоящему времени для астероидов накоплено огромное количество фотометрических данных, таких как видимая звездная величина, определяемая при наблюдении астероида. Эти данные могут быть использованы для получения некоторой усредненной фазовой кривой. Астероиды, сближающиеся с Землей (АСЗ), наилучшим образом подходят для этой цели, так как наблюдаются в большом интервале фазовых углов. В данной работе было исследовано более 800 нумерованных АСЗ, для каждого из которых были отобраны все наблюдения с определенной звездной величиной. В процессе численного интегрирования для каждого наблюдения были вычислены расстояния от астероида до Земли и до Солнца, а также фазовый угол. С использованием этих величин был определен вклад эффекта фазы в наблюденную видимую звездную величину, и произведено усреднение полученных данных по углу фазы. График усредненной фазовой кривой несколько отклоняется от графика, построенного по формуле Боуэлла, которая в настоящее время рекомендована для использования в фотометрии.

Asteroid phase curve is a dependence of an asteroid apparent magnitude on a phase angle. It is a difficult task to construct the phase curve for some asteroid, because it requires accurate photometric observations over a long period of time. On the other hand, by now a huge amount of photometric data have been accumulated, such as the apparent magnitude, determined when observing the asteroid. These data can be used to obtain some averaged phase curve. Near-Earth asteroids (NEA) are best suited for this, as they are observed over a wide range of phase angles. In this work, more than 800 numbered NEAs were studied. All observations with a detected apparent magnitude were selected. Using numerical integration, distances from the asteroid to the Earth and to the Sun and the phase angle were calculated for each observation. Using these values, a contribution of the phase effect to the observed magnitude was determined. Then the obtained data were averaged over the phase angle, and a plot was built. The plot of the averaged phase curve deviates somewhat from a similar plot, built according to the Bowell formula, which is currently recommended for use in photometry.