bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE IN VITRO ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF LACTOBACILLUS SPP. AGAINST ASPERGILLUS OCHRACEUS GROWTH AND ITS OCHRATOXIN A PRODUCTION
Authors: Hlebová Miroslava , Uzsáková Viktória , Šramková Zuzana , Charousová Ivana , Hleba Lukáš
Published: December 2022

This study was aimed to monitor the inhibitory effect of selected species of the genus Lactobacillus on growth and ochratoxin A production of the microscopic filamentous fungus Aspergillus ochraceus (SLO-B-245). Nine species of the genus Lactobacillus were used in this study, namely L. bifermentatus. L. perolens, L. reuteri, L. paracasei, L. paraplantarum, L. plantarum, L. salivarius, L. fructivorans and L. pentosus. All strains were isolated from dairy products and their identification was performed by MALDI TOF MS (Bruker Daltonics, Germany, Maldi Biotyper). The antifungal activity was carried out using the overlay technique. Solid culture media inoculated with bacterial and fungal inocula were cultivated under aerobic conditions at 37 ºC for 8 days. Diameters (Ø mm) of the grown fungal colonies were measured every two days. To determine the inhibition of ochratoxin A production, the thin-layer chromatography method (TLC) was used. L. plantarum and L. paraplantarum were able to inhibit the growth of A. ochraceus (SLO-B-245) completely (100% inhibition), while L. fructivorans appeared to be the least effective (10.73%). Interestingly, the latter one was able to completely inhibit or partially suppress ochratoxin A production. We hope that our results can contribute to the search for harmless substances for the biological control of fungi in food. Lactobacilli and similar organisms could be very promising alternatives for food preservation.
CNN Model for Sleep Apnea Detection Based on SpO2 Signal
Authors: Albuhayri Maryah Abdullah
Published: December 2022

Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (SAHS) is one of the common sleep disorders which cause hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus, as well as the increment of vehicle collisions. Polysomnography is a traditional way of diagnosing sleep disorder which requires multiple sensors for producing multiple physiological signals. Traditional Polysomnography causes huge costs for diagnosing SAHS because it requires numerous sensors as well as time. This study has developed a model by using deep learning techniques to minimize the cost and time for SAHS diagnosing. This study has utilized the SpO2 signal by using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) as a deep learning technique to detect SAHS in any individuals. The sleep disorder depends on the amount of blood in the body which is detected by the SpO2 signal.  The proposed CNN model consists of eight layers: three convolution layers, three max-pooling layers, one fully connected layer, and one softmax layer. Two datasets were used: the Apnea-ECG and UCD databases; the first has eight subjects, and the last has 25 subjects. In carrying out the tests, our model achieved an accuracy of 95.5% with the Apnea-ECG database and 90.2% with the UCD database. The suggested technique has provided a cost-effective and efficient way of identifying SAHS in any individual. 
An Empirical Study on the Factors Influencing Usage of Mobile Payments with Reference to Bangalore City
Authors: S Mr. Mahabub Basha , M Dr. Kethan , A.L Dr. Rajasulochana
Published: December 2022

Mobile banking can be explained as a channel over which the customers interact with a bank using a mobile phone; apparently this can be any digital assistant of any form. Mobile banking assists an individual to perform transactions from remote places and even know account details at a very low cost. Going a step forward, UPI and mobile payments also allow the individual to perform same task using a mobile phone, any time anywhere. In the present times mobile payments and adoption of the same are very common in urban and semi-urban areas, but still there are some issues related to the usage and adoption of the same by a number of users. This present study will try to find out the gaps and analyse the situation with a sample of 200 respondents from government housing societies of Bangalore City. This study is based on primary data and uses one way ANOVA to analyse the data. Findings of the study will certainly add to the ongoing studies and future researchers.
Refining Medical Image Steganography Scheme Based on Pixels Disparity Value and Huffman Coding
Authors: Mahdi Mohammed Ibrahim
Published: December 2022

The steganography is a new and challenging method for transmitting confidential information over the internet utilizing a hidden cover object. Developing an efficient picture steganography system is currently fraught with difficulties because of the limited capacity, weak resilience, and imperceptibility of current steganography systems under development. This problem can only be solved by increasing the picture steganography's capability and security levels. Methods: Based on these variables, this work aims to present the state-of-the-art approach known as the Pixels Disparity Value (PDV) that hides patient information reports in the distinct medical photos for the second party. It's recommended that the procedure be broken down into three primary phases, each with its own set of instructions. Results: The statistical and economic evaluations of the suggested approach.
"Foco no estudante"
Authors: Schonhorst Aline , Santos Bruna Lislie dos , Hinnah Luciane Ester , Mengue Bárbara Vier
Published: December 2022

O cotidiano do gestor escolar é repleto de desafios. Refletir sobre essa rotina e questionar essa cultura desafiadora fez com que traçássemos um plano de ação no intuito de construir estratégias e ferramentas para auxiliar na resolução de situações-problema vivenciadas no dia a dia da instituição. Desse modo, o presente texto traz a temática da importância dos registros escolares. [...]
Cuidando de quem cuida
Authors: Leiria Carine Mokfa , Ferronatto Jéssica , Weiler Silvana Luzia , Mengue Bárbara Vier
Published: December 2022

A sociedade contemporânea é marcada pela contínua e rápida transformação dos cenários, exigindo adaptação aos desafios e reconfiguração das prioridades. Esse ritmo alucinante gera a sensação de o tempo ser insuficiente para realizar o necessário e o desejado, inferindo diretamente na dignidade e estima pessoal, pois ativa o julgamento externo sobre os elementos de produtividade.  [...]
Conselhos de classe
Authors: Soares Deizy Ritterbusch , Rychescki Sandra Regina , Mengue Bárbara Vier
Published: December 2022

No universo escolar, os movimentos reflexivos são constitutivos de todo fazer pedagógico. Em alguns momentos, provocados pela inquietação dos segmentos; em outros, pela perplexidade dos acontecimentos externos, cuja retomada de rota é imprescindível. Os dois anos que precederam 2022 desencadearam movimentos subjetivos da condição humana em que se percebeu a necessidade de um olhar mais atento pelas frestas do território escolar [...]
avaliações externas como instrumento para aprimorar a prática pedagógica
Authors: Sartor Fernanda Raquel , Mengue Bárbara Vier
Published: December 2022

As avaliações externas são instrumentos valiosos no processo de ensino e de aprendizagem. Elas podem ser entendidas como uma espécie de diagnóstico que nos permite verificar periodicamente as necessidades e lacunas pedagógicas dos estudantes, bem como aprimorar a prática docente. O objetivo deste relato de experiência é demonstrar que avaliações externas do tipo Simulado ENEM podem ser utilizadas como formativas por meio de feedback nas turmas do ensino médio, buscando potenciar o rendimento do estudante que visa a aprovações em processos seletivos. A proposta consiste em o professor, em seu componente curricular, analisar os indicadores de desempenho na turma (pontos fortes e a melhorar) e planejar estratégias pedagógicas para eliminar as habilidades indicadas nos pontos a melhorar. [...]
Construção e entrega de pareceres descritivos
Authors: Grahl Leila Fernandes , Mengue Bárbara Vier
Published: December 2022

A relação entre os pais e a escola é permeada por muitos fatores que se evidenciam através da solidez dos documentos pedagógicos, uma vez que esses devem estar fundamentados em aspectos que sejam coerentes com a prática pedagógica e seus resultados. Ao observar essa prática em nossa instituição, questionamos quais pontos  necessitam de análise e reformulação. Para tanto, aprimorar o processo de construção e entrega, otimizando as informações na construção e facilitando a comunicação de forma eficaz para as famílias, é o objetivo dos questionamentos e da reflexão abordados neste estudo. [...]
Rubricas – uma nova forma de avaliar
Authors: Andrade Maria Aparecida Berwanger de , Bianchi Sônia Teresinha Bertoldi , Mengue Bárbara Vier
Published: December 2022

A avaliação é um ato inerente e constitutivo de toda e qualquer ação humana, pois para qualquer tomada de decisão é necessário avaliar previamente a situação, o contexto e os sujeitos envolvidos. Quando pensamos na avaliação a partir do contexto escolar, lugar por excelência onde ocorre a práxis educativa e o processo de ensino e aprendizagem, o enredo e a prática se apresentam a partir de uma extensão desse viés. A avaliação da aprendizagem escolar é um meio e não um fim e precisa ser posta a serviço de uma metodologia que se posicione a favor de uma educação como mecanismo de transformação social e cultural e como possibilidade de desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional de todos os estudantes. [...]
GA: espaço de (re) significar e acolher
Authors: Mahle Angélica Heinen , Emmel Sinara da Silva
Published: December 2022

O presente resumo perpassa pelos estudos desenvolvidos a partir da Trilha 2, intitulada “Educação Inclusiva e escola acolhedora”, do Programa de Formação Continuada Trilhas de Aprendizagem oferecido pela Rede Sinodal de Educação em 2022. A pesquisa foi orientada pela professora Ma. Sinara da Silva Emmel. Ao nos constituirmos como GA,  percebemo-nos como um grande ecossistema que educa na diversidade. E educar na diversidade requer um fazer pedagógico que valorize as diferenças da sala de aula, ressignificando os desafios existentes. [...]
inclusão como um processo da exclusão
Authors: Albring Bruna Letícia , Brum Jaqueline Bilhalva Maicá , Emmel Sinara da Silva
Published: December 2022

O belo, o interessante e o especial de uma sociedade é a diversidade. As diferenças, quais sejam: gênero, raça, etnia, condição intelectual ou física, precisam ser aceitas e respeitadas. E ainda, a diferença é necessária para a vida acontecer, pois a dinâmica do especial, do diferente e daquilo que nos estranha promove a reflexão, porque se não existe o um, não existirá o outro. Sabemos que é o combate à discriminação e aos estereótipos que faz a cultura inclusiva acontecer. É a cultura inclusiva que movimenta a importância de todos e todas neste mundão. [...]
Inclusão - psicologia e psicopedagogia
Authors: Oliveira Cíntia Miranda Machado de , Neumann Patrícia Ana , Emmel Sinara da Silva
Published: December 2022

Felipe é um menino que estuda na IENH desde o ano de 2015, ingressou com 5 anos de idade. Tem uma história de vida cheia de segredos familiares, e o que se sabe é que foi adotado por uma família que não desejava a adoção, mas por circunstâncias da vida acolheu-o como filho. Já mudou de sobrenome e não tem uma história clara sobre seus antepassados. Na caminhada escolar, está atualmente no sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental e ingressou na escola na Educação Infantil. Acompanhado por profissionais, tem atendimentos com psicóloga, psiquiatra e psicopedagoga. Na escola, além de ser avaliado como aluno de inclusão, faz atendimentos na sala de recursos multifuncionais. [...]
 
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Saúde emocional do corpo docente
Authors: Schorn Gabriella Thais , Meyer Karin Paola , Bolzan Daniele Blos , Lemke Cristiane Ely , Goldmeyer Marguit Carmem
Published: December 2022

A pandemia causada pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2, iniciada em 2020, ocasionou uma série de mudanças na forma em que vivemos como sociedade e a comunidade escolar precisou se reinventar em pouco tempo, visando gerar o mínimo de impacto possível no cotidiano de professores, alunos e gestores. Passados quase dois anos, surgem diversas pesquisas no que se refere às consequências que a pandemia deixou nos estudantes, porém, para além deste impacto, é chegado o momento de olhar também para os docentes inseridos neste contexto pós-pandêmico. Além disso, entender se (e de que forma) as competências socioemocionais estão sendo utilizadas para que possam continuar a desenvolver um trabalho de qualidade em um cenário nunca antes vivido. Assim sendo, através deste estudo, buscou-se analisar e compreender as dificuldades pós-pandemia encontradas no contexto escolar em que as autoras estão inseridas, com foco no trabalho docente. [...]
Planejar é preciso
Authors: Quandt Irmgard Hilda de Oliveira , Fröhlich Simone Strutz , Goldmeyer Marguit Carmem
Published: December 2022

Há muito se discute sobre a relevância do desenvolvimento integral dos estudantes nos diferentes segmentos da educação e a pandemia evidenciou o ser humano como um ser complexo e completo, que chega às escolas com emoções, sentimentos, curiosidades, movimento, conexões, corpo, alma e cérebro em contrapartida à dicotomia antes tão difundida entre corpo e mente. A Base Nacional Comum Curricular regulamenta quais são as aprendizagens fundamentais a serem trabalhadas nas escolas brasileiras para garantir o direito à aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento pleno de todos os estudantes. [...]
Ensinar e aprender por projetos
Authors: Garmatz Rafael , Frühling Simone Walbrink , Wottrich Vanessa , Chitolina Renati Fronza , Emmel Sinara da Silva
Published: December 2022

O maior desafio da educação contemporânea é transpor os limites da escola e fazer o processo de ensino e aprendizagem acontecer em diferentes momentos, na e para além da escola. Para acompanhar as mudanças no mundo, a escola deve possibilitar ao aluno experiências que contribuam para a aquisição de diferentes competências e habilidades, garantindo a inclusão social e digital. Além do conhecimento, a escola se atenta para o desenvolvimento das competências socioemocionais, impactadas no momento devido as medidas de isolamento e distanciamento social, implantadas no período da pandemia do covid-19. Diversas pesquisas realizadas no mundo apresentam o grande impacto cognitivo e socioemocional, causado pela pandemia na maioria dos estudantes.
CAFeko Euskara plana: nondik eta nora
Authors: Iraola Bianditz
Published: December 2022

CAFeko Euskara Planak 27 urte bete ditu. Gaurko egoerara iristeko 1970eko hamarkadan
hasi ziren lanean, euskara eskolak kudeatzen eta Planak estandarizatuko zituen lanak intuizioz egiten.
1995ean lehen Euskara Plana egin zen, eta 2006ean Euskara Arduradun bat izendatu zen. Harrezkero,
Hizkuntza Politika Orokorra ezarri zen, Euskara Plana lantokietan txertatuz. Irizpide eta tresna horiek
bidelagun, helburu nagusia elebitasuna da, euskara lehenetsiz. CAF nazioarteko talde handi bat da, eta
euskarak presentzia duen lantokietan -Beasainen eta Irunen– gaztelaniarekin bizi behar badu ere, ingelesak
are pisu handiagoa du talde osoa kontutan hartzen badugu. Duen tamaina kontutan izanda -hainbat
negozio ildo eta filial- ez daukagu euskararen pisua talde osoan neurtzeko modu egokirik. Hau kontuan
izanda bereizketa egitea komeni da. Alde batetik talde osoaren funtzionamendua dago, eta bestetik Beasaingo
eta Irungo lantegietakoa. Aurten harrera protokoloa, itzulpenak, Kaizen bileretako hizkuntza,
ingurune digitala, eta informatika baliabideak neurtzen ari gara. Bide hau egiteko ez gaude bakarrik, ordea,
beste hainbat enpresa eta erakunderekin elkarlanean dihardugu, denontzako irtenbideak elkarrekin
landuz. • Hitz gakoak: CAFeko Euskara Plana, Hizkuntza Politika Orokorra, Etorkizuneko erronkak,
Egungo irakurketa.
Wastewater treatment using chitosan and its derivatives: A mini review on latest developments
Authors: SURESH Sreehari , UEMSH Mridul , SANTHOSH Adhithya S.
Published: December 2022

Effluents and contaminants released from the industries are needed to be treated before releasing them to water bodies. Most common effluents from these industrial wastes are organic compounds, dyes and heavy metals. Heavy metals and their associated anions, as well as organic material, have been separated from wastewaters in industries using a variety of methods. Adsorption is an effective method for water treatment as they are less energy consuming and cost effective. Biopolymers such as chitosan, cellulose, keratin are used for the process of adsorption as they are present abundantly and recyclable. Chitosan is a deacetylated product of chitin. Chitosan and its derivatives are extremely essential due to their abundant availability, low cost, environmental friendliness, and biodegradability and can be widely applied in wastewater treatment. -NH2 and -OH groups are present in chitosan and provide chitosan an opportunity to make physical and chemical modifications. Modifications of chitosan into hydrogels and nanocomposites provide wider applications in wastewater treatment.
Interview with Dr. Chris Hackley on Critical Theory, Social Constructionism and Marketing
Authors: Yılmaz Zafer
Published: December 2022

Chris Hackley, PhD MSc BA BSc PGDip PGCE MBPsS is a Professor of Marketing, School of Business and Management at Royal Holloway University of London. Dr. Hackley’s research, teaching and supervisory interests include advertising and promotion, critical marketing and qualitative research methods. We reached out to Dr. Chris Hackley and conducted a comprehensive interview on Critical Theory, Social Constructionism and Marketing. At the end of the interview, you will find a bibliography of some of the sources that Hackley refers to and/or that will help to deepen the discussion.
Analisis Pengaruh Faktor-Faktor Pendukung Pembelajaran Terhadap Hasil Belajar Sepak Sila Cabang Olahraga Takraw
Authors: Sulistyo Bitdah , Sceisarriya Vega Mareta
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh faktor-faktor pendukung pembelajaran terhadap hasil belajar sepak sila dalam pembelajaran sepak takraw serta untuk mengetahui hasil analisis faktor-faktor pendukung pembelajaran terhadap hasil belajar sepak sila.Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana analisis pengaruh faktor-faktor pendukung pembelajaran terhadap hasil belajar sepak sila dalam pembelajaran sepak takraw.Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode dokumentasi. Hasil analisis data, paparan data, dan tamuan data menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh faktor-faktor pendukung pmbelajaran terhadap hasil belajar sepak sila mencakup permasalahan, persamaan, perbedaan, pandangan peneliti, dan hasil penelitian dalam beberapa artikel yang berjudul (1) pengaruh modifikasi bola takraw terhadap hasil belajar sepak sila, (2) hubungan koordinasi mata kaki terhadap keterampilan sepak sila permainan sepak takraw, (3) hubungan keseimbangan dan kelincahan terhadap keterampilan sepak sila, (4)  pembelajaran kontrol berpasangan terhadap hasil sepak sila, (5) hubungan keseimbangan terhadap kterampilan sepak sila. Berdasarkan penelitian analisis pengaruh faktor-faktor pendukung pembelajaran terhadap hasil belajar sepak takraw dapat disimpulkan adanya pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar sepak takraw berdasarkan paparan data beberapa artikel yang sudah direview.
Отбор перспективных селекционных образцов озимой тритикале в ранних селекционных питомниках
Authors: Потапова Галина Николаевна
Published: December 2022

В условиях Среднего Урала проведено изучение и отобраны, с применением клонирования растений, селекционные образцы, у которых статистически достоверное превышение показателей адаптивности сочеталось с высокими значениями показателей продуктивности. Отбор лучших линий с применением суммы «средняя + НСР05» позволил отобрать линии, у которых превышение к средней было максимальным по показателям адаптивности. Варьирование показателей продуктивности было низким, поэтому применение суммы «средняя + НСР05» не применялось. У образца Сирс 27 × Бард отобрано три линии, у которых урожайность достигала 908–1107 г/м2 и была на 24–42 % выше суммы «средняя + НСР05». У этих линий зимостойкость составляла 100 %. Высокая густота стеблестоя к уборке у двух линий обеспечивалась высокой густотой растений и у третьей линии высокой продуктивной кустистостью. Отобранные линии превышали величину средней по показателям продуктивности: линия 25/21 по индексу аттракции и длине колоса, линия 22/21 по массе 1000 зерен и продуктивности колоса, линии 32/21 – длине колоса, количеству зерен в колосе, массе 1000 зерен и продуктивности колоса. У образца Сирс 57 × Корнет отобрана линия 41/21 с сочетанием достоверно высокой урожайности (921 г/м2), зимостойкости (100 %), густоты растений и продуктивных стеблей, но показатели продуктивности были немного выше средней. У линии 39/21 были ниже показатели адаптивности (зимостойкость 90 %), но достоверно выше средней показатели продуктивности – индекс аттракции (2,3), длина колоса (11,5 см), количество зерен в колосе (61,2 шт.) и масса 1000 зерен (53,6 г). Изучение отобранных линий продолжается.
Режимы потребления электроэнергии в условиях урбанизированного растениеводства
Authors: Басарыгина Елена Михайловна , Деев Виталий Вячеславович , Черепухина Светлана Васильевна
Published: December 2022

Урбанизированное растениеводство сопряжено со значительными затратами энергии, в связи с чем актуальной задачей является рациональное потребление электроэнергии. Для условий урбанизированного растениеводства оптимизация энергопотребления может достигаться за счет замены устаревшего светотехнического оборудования, используемого для оснащения вертикальных вегетационных установок; перехода на досвечивание растений преимущественно в период минимального потребления электрической энергии, то есть в период ночной зоны суточного графика. Экспериментальные исследования по выращиванию растений при переходе на ночной период досвечивания проводились в условиях лаборатории урбанизированного растениеводства ФГБОУ ВО Южно-Уральский ГАУ. Выращивание осуществлялось в осенне-зимние месяцы при соблюдении требуемых параметров микроклимата. Для проведения исследований отобраны овощные культуры следующих семейств: буравчиковые; яснотковые; гречишные и цветочно-декоративная культура семейства капустные. Указанные культуры успешно выращивались в лаборатории урбанизированного растениеводства при досвечивании в дневной период (контрольный вариант). Анализ результатов позволяет заключить, что предложенный переход на ночной режим досвечивания растений не оказал негативного влияния на рост и развитие растений. Урожайность и площадь листьев овощных культур в опытном варианте незначительно отличались от контроля: бораго – 2,8 и 2,4 %; базилик – 2,7 и 1,9 %; щавель – 2,1 и 2,5 % соответственно. Продолжительность выращивания до начала цветения лобулярии и бораго мало отличалась в опытном и контрольном вариантах: на 2,3 и 1,4 % соответственно. Сравнение режимов потребления электроэнергии в условиях урбанизированного растениеводства позволило установить, что предложенный переход на досвечивание растений в ночной период позволяет рационально использовать электрическую энергию. Досвечивание растений в период минимального потребления способствует выравниванию суточного графика и позволяет снизить затраты на оплату электроэнергии. В частности, досвечивание базилика и щавеля в ночной период позволяет снизить затраты на оплату электрической энергии до 2 раз.
Labour outcome in teenage in a sample of Kurdish pregnant women in maternity teaching hospital in Erbil city
Authors:   Assistant Professor in obstetrics &gynecology Maternity teaching Hospital-Erbil-Iraq, Jawad Ariana Khalis , Waheeb Rana Salih ,   Candidate for Fellowship of Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties in Obstetrics & gynecology M.B.Ch.B, Maternity Teaching Hospital-Erbil-Iraq
Published: December 2022

Background and objectives : Teenage pregnancy is coming up as one of the most important public health problems all over the world and it is associated with significant pregnancy complications. Our objective was to determine the risks of adolescent pregnancy, and compare maternal and perinatal outcome among adolescent in comparison to older control. Methods : This a randomized prospective clinical study conducted in labour room in Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil city-Kurdistan region –Iraq from January 2016 to December 2017 a five hundred seventy-two primigravid women were recruited and divided in to two groups; group one (286) women aged between (15-19) years and group two (286) women aged between 20-34 year Results: The study shows significant differences regarding educational level most of the teenage groups were illiterates (60,7) % versus (51%) for control groups. Anemia was the only significant medical problem in teenage (33,3), low Apgar score and admission to neonatal care unit was significantly higher in teenage groups with (P value of 0,001). Conclusion: Young maternal age is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal neonatal outcomes.
The Prevalence and Clinical Features of Genital Warts among a sample of Patients in Erbil Governorate
Authors:   MBChB, Iraqi Board of Dermatology &Venereology, and Lecturer in Hawler Medical University- Erbil, Iraq., Sherwany Araz Hasan Mohammed , Muhammed Masoud Hadi ,   M.B.Ch.B , Senior house officer of Dermatology and Veneriology in Erbil Dermatology Teaching Center
Published: December 2022

Background and objectives: External genital warts are currently the most common form of viral sexually transmitted disease found in the general population which occur as a direct result of infection with the human papilloma virus. Our aim was to study the clinical features of genital warts among populations of Erbil governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted for 6 month’s period from (September 2017 to March 2018) on 150 patients at the Erbil Dermatology Teaching Center; Erbil governorate. Participants were interviewed and examined individually, and diagnosis of the genital warts confirmed clinically. Results: female to male ratio is 1: 2.9. Our data showed the highest prevalence (44.7% of our main sample size of external genital wart) was among age groups ranging from (28-37 years) of both genders. The second peak was noted at age groups (18-27years) which was about 26.7%. The range declines to less than 1.3% for the age group of 75 years and above. We found a slightly higher prevalence of external genital wart among males (54%) versus females (46 %). Higher prevalence of the disease was found among the married samples of both genders (74.7 %) versus singles (25.3%). No female patient; whether married or single, admitted having multiple partners while some male’s patients were having multiple partners. Conclusions: This study showed that genital warts are more common in male with multiple sex partner and who are married and it’s also more common in lower educational levels of population.
Bowel movement changes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors:   MBChB, MRCS-Eng, FICMS, CABS, DGS. Lecturer, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University, Ali Botan Abdulkadir , Khidhir Muhammed Nzar ,   MBChB. KHCMS trainee in General Surgery, Muhammed Sarhang Hussein ,   MBChB, AFS, MRCS. Lecturer. Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University
Published: December 2022

Background & objectives: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is the first choice of therapy in patients with symptomatic gallstone disease. This technique has been dramatically effective in decreasing the need for open cholecystectomy and its complications. However, not all patients are free from complications following cholecystectomy. This study was aimed at evaluating the prevalence of changes in bowel movement in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a sample population in Erbil city. Methods: In this prospective clinical trial, 221 patients diagnosed with gallstone disease attended Rizgary Teaching hospital. The patients were screened clinically and by investigations for the eligibility criteria between November 1st, 2018, and October 31st, 2019. Out of these; 172 were included underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. The patients were given appointment for follow up postoperatively at two weeks and three months for the bowel movement changes, such as diarrhea, constipation, and other complications. Results: The mean and range of age and body mass index of the patients were 40.77 (15-92 years) and 27.07 (17.92-45.20), respectively. Majority of the patients were females (82.6%), and the remaining were males (17.4%). The study revealed that 93.0% and 93.6% of the patients had no changes in their bowel movement upon follow-up for two weeks and three months postoperatively, respectively. The study found no significant differences in the diarrhea rate in patients with different body mass indices at three weeks and three months. The rate at which diarrhea occurred was significantly higher in younger aged patients at three-month follow-up (32.00 vs. 40.83 years). Conclusions: The current study showed a low rate of bowel movement changes in patients who underwent LC at two weeks and three months postoperatively.
Echocardiographic and Angiographic Prevalence of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
Authors:   MBChB, Ahmed Mousa Haji ,   M.Sc,   MRCP,   FRCP medicine, assistant Prof. in clinical medicine, University of Duhok, College of Medicine., Mohammed Kamal Ali ,   MBChB; FACC; F.I.B.M.S ped cardiology; F.I.B.M.S ped, interventional cardiologist Azadi heart center/Duhok, lecturer / University of Duhok College of Medicine, Mohammad Jamal Bashir ,   MBChB; F.I.B.M.S cardiology; F.I.B.M.S medicine, interventional cardiologist Azadi heart center/Duhok, lecturer /University of Duhok College of Medicine.
Published: December 2022

Background and Objectives: Ischemic mitral regurgitation is defined as regurgitation associated with significant stenosis of one or more of the coronary arteries and the absence of organic mitral valve disease. It is common sequela of coronary artery disease especially post-myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of mitral regurgitation in patients with significant coronary artery stenosis using echocardiography and left ventricular angiography. Patients and methods: this study included patients attending Azadi Heart Center/Duhok/Iraq from 1st march 2018 to 1st march 2019 who underwent diagnostic coronary angiography and proved to have stenosis of 70% or more in at least one coronary branch, echocardiography, and left ventricular angiography were performed to detect mitral regurgitation. Results: Three hundred twelve patients were included in this study with a mean age of 60+2.06 years, 255 patients (81.7%) were male, and 57 patients (18.3%) were female. The prevalence of ischemic mitral regurgitation by echocardiography was statistically higher (33.7 %) compared to angiographic prevalence (20.1%; p<0.001). Mitral regurgitation was significantly more common in patients with multi-vessel disease, among 96 patients with multi-vessel diseases; 69 patients (71.8%) had ischemic mitral regurgitation (p<0.001). Conclusion: Ischemic mitral regurgitation is a relatively common complication of coronary artery disease, especially in those with multi-vessels disease and its frequency varies according to the method used for detection. Echocardiography is more sensitive than left ventricular angiography for detecting ischemic mitral regurgitation.
Cattle production system in doab area of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: KUMAR RAVINDER , PRASAD NARESH , KUMAR ANIL , RAJA T V , DAS A K
Published: December 2022

The present study was undertaken for collecting base line information on cattle rearing pattern and identify, establishment of germplasm distribution network of Frieswal crossbred and zebu cattle under field conditions of Doab area.The study on socio-economic parameters revealed that the average age of dairy farmers was 51.31 years with range between 23–85 years.Occupation wise maximum (89%) households belonged to agriculture (farming) group followed by dairy (8%), service (2.5%) and business (0.5%).The average educational qualifications of animal owners were high school (24.5%). The average herd size was 2.89 dairy animals per household followed by 1.15 cattle and 1.75 buffalo per households in study area. A total of 95.58% crossbred cows were covered by artificial insemination and 4.42% were covered through both AI/natural services. The average number of services per cow was 1.75 per animal. Parity wise production of cattle was found highest (14.28±2.7 kg) in 4th lactation and lowest (9.61±3.4 kg) in 1st lactation followed by 5th (11.71±4.4 kg), 2nd (10.21±3.0 kg) and 3rd (9.70±2.9 kg) lactation. The average milk production was 14.33 kg out of which, 7.36 kg per day was used for household’s consumption. The rest of milk (12.24 kg) was sold to local milkman/purchaser for income. This study will be very helpful in improvement of breeding, feeding and healthcare management practices and to understand the production and consumption pattern of milk in the Doab area of Uttar Pradesh.
Carcass characteristics and meat quality assessment in different quail lines fed on canola seed supplemented diets
Authors: SABOW AZAD BEHNAN , HADDAD HUREA SABER , NAKYINSIGE KHADIJAH
Published: December 2022

The effect of dietary supplementation with canola seed on carcass and meat quality characteristics in three quail lines was studied. Ninety quails aged 4-weeks were selected from three lines (white, black and brown) and randomly allocated to 3 feeding groups. One group was fed a basal diet as control, while the other two groups were fed on basal diet with 1 or 3% canola seed supplementation. Quails were slaughtered at 10 weeks of age. At 24 h postmortem, breast and thigh meat samples were separated; vacuum packaged and stored at -40°C until meat quality analyses. Results showed that carcass characteristics did not differ (P>0.05) between dietary treatments. However, the inclusion of canola seed increased (P<0.05) the concentration of total omega-3 fatty acid in meat and decreased widely the omega-6: omega-3 ratio compared to the control diet. Feeding 3% canola seeds decreased the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the breast and thigh muscles of quails at day 5 of post-mortem. Regardless of dietary treatments, no carcass and meat quality characteristics except carcass weight differed between 3 quail lines. Brown quails exhibited significantly higher (P<0.05) carcass weight than white and black ones. These results indicate that feeding canola seed might modify meat fatty acid profile with better shelf life during postmortem aging. Likewise, due to high carcass weight, brown quail lines may be preferred for meat production purposes.
Diurnal changes and effect of elevated CO2 on gas exchange under individual and interactive salt and water stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: KUMAR ASHWANI , MISHRA AJAY KUMAR , SINGH KAILASH , LATA CHARU , KUMAR ARVIND , L KRISHNAMURTY S , KUMAR PARVEEN
Published: December 2022

To evaluate the individual and interactive effects of drought and salt stress on diurnal stomatal behaviour and gas exchange parameters, two salt tolerant (Kharchia 65, KRL 210) and two salt sensitive (HD 2851, HD 2009) wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties were subjected to drought (25% and 50% water deficit) and salt (50 mM and 100 mM NaCl) stresses, imposed separately and in combination. Diurnal changes in photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (gS) and transpiration rates (E) of wheat leaves were measured at 4 h intervals under field conditions, using an infrared open gas exchange system. Photosynthetic rate was also measured across a range of variable intercellular CO2 concentrations (50 â€“ 800 ppm). Kharchia 65 (salt tolerant) and KRL 210 (moderately salt tolerant) wheat varieties showed photosynthetic rate of 19.74 and 9.19 Î¼mol/m2/s, while HD 2009 and HD 2851 (salt sensitive) showed photosynthetic rate of -27.65 and -17.65 Î¼mol/m2/s at 50 ppm intercellular CO2 concentration which increased with increasing CO2 concentration. Up to 200 ppm intercellular CO2 concentration, these sensitive varieties showed negative Pn values. Diurnal photosynthetic activities of wheat varieties significantly differed under stressful environment but these differences could not be expressed in control conditions. Pn was low in the early morning, increasing with time and reached maximum (Î¼mol/m2/s) between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, thereafter, Pn decreased. Similar trends of increase and decrease were observed for gS and E.
Crop and varietal diversification for enhancing productivity and profitability of rice fallow system in eastern Himalayan region
Authors: BAISHYA L K , RATHORE S S , SARKAR D , JAMIR T , RAJKHOWA D J
Published: December 2022

Rice fallow is predominant system in eastern Himalaya, a reason for low agricultural productivity in the region. In north eastern regions of India, farmers grow rice crop during rainy season (June to November) and keep the land fallow after rice harvest in the post-rainy season (November to May) due to inadequate irrigation water availability and insufficient rainfall. There was an urgent need to develop location specific crop diversification plan suitable to existing conditions with appropriate crops and their varieties. Crop diversification is also required to mitigate the effect of climate change. Moisture conservation practices like zero tillage and residue retention as mulch reduce carryover time between two crops and ensure moisture availability in the soils for low water requiring crops. Therefore, attempts were made to develop suitable crop diversification options under rice fallow areas with promising cultivars of oilseed and pulse crops. A field experiment was conducted to assess productivity, profitability and soil health of rice fallow land under diversified sequential cropping pattern. The results reveal that inclusion of pea, lentil and rapeseed with minimum tillage and mulching under rice fallow system recorded highest net return (` 71.28 Ã— 103, ` 72.65 Ã—103 and ` 29.26 Ã— 103, respectively). Seed productivity enhancement was 47.5, 61.7 in rapeseed, 31.0, 52.1 in pea and 39.0, 56.0 in lentil under minimum tillage, and minimum tillage with mulching over farmers' practice. Improved management practices (minimum tillage and mulching) also recorded remarkable net return of 69.3, 66.6 and 84.8% over farmers existing practices in rapeseed, pea and lentil crops, respectively. The soil fertility status after harvest of the crops improved in the agro-technique with minimum tillage and mulching.
Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA) Following SARS-CoV2 Vaccination
Authors: Bajwa Jasdeep Singh , Harp Jeffery , Mackenzie Samuel , Thiele Ralf
Published: December 2022

A 67-year-old man presented with joint swelling, muscular weakness, pain and anemia after the second dose of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-Biontech) mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The signs and symptoms in the case met criteria for post-vaccination polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA) demonstrating the close association between these two conditions. The patient underwent a broad workup to rule out other causes and improved with corticosteroid therapy. Vaccine-associated autoimmune syndromes likely have heterogenous presentations and require a high index of suspicion to expedite recognition and treatment.
An Empirical Analysis of Dimensional Trust in Online Group Buying Sites
Authors: Sharma Varinder
Published: December 2022

Building websites that generate adequate perception of ability, integrity, and benevolence dimensions of trust amongst even the first-time visitors is critically important for online group buying (OGB) sites; otherwise, visitors may be reluctant to transact. Current literature suggests that certain website features can induce overall trust perception (TP); however, their impact on specific trust dimensions has received little attention resulting in scholarly and managerial lacunae to precisely diagnose and remedy the problem with TP. To address this knowledge gap, this study first categorizes the trust-inducing features and then explores their impact on the trust dimensions of an OGB website in India. The results indicate differential impact of feature categories on the trust dimensions, thereby revealing new insights into the theory and practice of achieving targeted trust perception in online retail stores. The study describes limitations and offers meaningful scholarly and managerial implications.
Application of FMEA in Solving the Financial Inclusion Issue in India
Authors: Goritiyal Chandravadan Shrihari , Surve Shreya
Published: December 2022

Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is an operational tool which systematically, proactively evaluates the method to spot where the potential failure might occur and identify the potential causes, which would help to reduce the relevant impact of various failures in the process. Financial inclusion generally understood to mean the method of ensuring access to appropriate financial products and services needed by all sections of society including vulnerable groups at an economical cost. It's an immediate impact on the expansion of the economy of the country. This paper analyses the effect of Indian citizen participation in financial inclusion and identifies issues faced by the individuals during investments in financial products. The paper is based on the primary data. Here, Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is used to analyse the risk associated with the investment process which the general public will face while investing and eliminate or reduce the risk by providing solutions for the development of future processes or take appropriate risk mitigation methods. Hence the outcome of this research paper will be useful for financial institutions which are in need to optimize their resources for selling the financial products and spreading awareness about the same.
About Governance of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System – The Case of Bulgaria - part I
Authors: BACHEV Hrabrin
Published: December 2022

This paper examines the governance, efficiency, and development of the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) in Bulgaria. The Governance of AKIS includes diverse governing agents, a variety of rules, mechanisms and modes for agents, and the process of governing, and the outcome (specific order and efficiency) of the governance. First, participants in the country’s AKIS and the type of their relations are specified. Second, a diagnosis of the state and trends in AR&D is made. The study is based on available data from statistical sources, official reports, fields surveys as well as assessments of a panel of leading experts in the area and stakeholders’ representatives. The study has found out that AKIS of the country consists of diverse and numerous organisations, for which activities and complex relations have no sufficient official or other reliable information. Bulgarian AKIS demonstrates low resource endowment and efficiency, domination of outdated public institutions and undeveloped private sector, insufficient sharing of knowledge and innovations, slow and uneven application of modern technologies, varieties, production and management methods, digitalisation, etc. in different types of farms, sub-sectors of agriculture and regions of the country.© 2022 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Generalized Fisher Hypothesis Validity for Canada, UK, and Suisse Stock Markets: Evidence from ARDL Models
Authors: HACHICHA Fatma , NEIFAR Malika
Published: December 2022

In this paper we propose a decision support tool for the investor in terms of asset allocation. The key question is to know whether equities are perfect hedge against inflation. We chose three democratic countries having common monetary policy based on the Inflation rate stabilisation targeting (including Canada, UK, and Suisse) over the period 1999M01-2018M04. We see how the stock return evolution is related to inflation rate Pre, during, and Post 2008 Global financial crisis (GFC). Then, some dynamic version of the Generalized Fisher hypothesis (GFH) models is explored by some univariate autoregressive dynamic linear (ARDL) frameworks. We conclude that during crisis period, being on either Suisse or Canadian stock market, investors can have important abnormal gains. © 2022 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Static and Dynamic Convergence in a Recursive Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Model: Proposal of a Simplified Approach and Application in GAMS
Authors: TCHOFFO Rodrigue Nobosse
Published: December 2022

This study proposes a new simplified technique allowing to pass from the static to the dynamic framework of computable general equilibrium models (CGEM). Emphasis is placed on the treatment of convergence which can be constant or variable. We show that in convergence with variable coefficient, the definition of an adjustment parameter is necessary and makes it possible to operate the right choice of the values which correspond to the studied economy.© 2022 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Negative impact of multiculturality on the use of standard Kiswahili in Burundi
Authors: Fiacre Irankeje , Anitha Nduwamahoro
Published: December 2022

Since language and culture are intertwined, acquisition and use of foreign or second language faces cultural obstacles. Belonging to various groups has made Burundians having different perceptions towards Kiswahili. This study intends to explore cultural elements that slow down effective use of Kiswahili in Burundi. It also looks at determining negative impacts of the lack of communication competence in Kiswahili on the integration of Burundi into the East African Community (EAC). This study adopts both qualitative and quantitative method to analyse data. The data were collected using online questionnaire administered to 50 students in Kiswahili department, 13 lecturers of Kiswahili and 10 parents. Findings indicate that Burundians’ negative perceptions towards Kiswahili, language policy, gender and religion bias impede effective use of Kiswahili in Burundi. The results also reveal that the non-effective use of Kiswahili affects negatively Burundi’s capacity to express its needs in EAC. To ensure effective cooperation with other EAC member states, the study recommends Burundians to develop positive perceptions towards Kiswahili.