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Molecular Electron Acceptor Designed by Modulating Quinoidal-Resonance Effect for Organic Solar Cell Application
Authors: Zhou Zichun , Xu Shengjie , Zhu Xiaozhang 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
In this work, two new low-bandgap electron acceptors NITI-SeS and NITI-SSe that use electron-rich 2-alkylselenopheno[3,4-b]thiophene and 2-alkylselenopheno[2,3-c]thiophene with different quinoidal-resonance effect as π-bridges to link the weak electron-donating indenoindene core and the strong electron-accepting INCN-2F terminal are designed and synthesized. NITI-SeS that has a selenium atom in the main ring shows an obviously redshift absorption, leading to a low optical bandgap of 1.46 eV in thin film. By matching two acceptors with the polymer donor PBDB-T, the NITI-SSe-based device delivered a higher PCE of 12.49% with an open-circuit voltage of 0.91 V, a short-circuit current of 19.41 mA cm−2, and a fill factor of 0.70. This work reveals a convenient but effective method to finely tune the bandgap of non-fullerene acceptors for high-efficiency OSCs.
Efficiency of a Combined Fitness Program for Improving Physical Condition in Young Women
Authors: Andrieieva Olena , Yarmak Olena , Kashuba Vitalii , Drozdovska Svitlana , Gineviciene Valentina , Blagii Oleksandra , Akimova-Ternovska Maria 
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined exercise program focused on the improvement of young women’s physical condition. Materials and methods. The study involved 62 healthy women (an average age of 29.4 years). More than 50 parameters were assessed (anthropometric indicators, physical capacity and motor abilities, functional status of the cardiorespiratory system, etc.). The structure of physical condition of the women was identified using the factor analysis. The transforming experiment lasted for 14 months. Results. The physical development indicators had the largest contribution (33.4%) to the total variance of physical characteristics of the subjects. The second factor related to the functional state and physical performance accounted for 21.6%, the third factor related to coordination abilities accounted for 19.8%, and the fourth factor related to physical fitness accounted for 10.3% of the total variance. Those four factors explained 85.1% of the total variance. The 35 indicators, which were selected by the factor analysis and characterized the women’s physical condition, were used as criteria for the effectiveness of the proposed exercise program. Participation in the exercise program significantly affected the morphological status of women. Functional indicators of the cardiovascular system improved significantly, including resting heart rate decreased by 16.2% (p < 0.05). Muscle strength increased by 32.2% (p < 0.05), speed and strength endurance and speed endurance increased by 31.5% and 49.1%, respectively (p < 0.05). Exercises targeting coordination abilities lead to improvements in balance ability of women as assessed by the Romberg test (increase by 94.0%, p < 0.05) and by the Flamingo test (increase by 65.6%, p < 0.05). Conclusions. The study confirmed the effectiveness of the combined exercise program according to selected criteria. There were significant (p < 0.05) positive changes in physical condition components including physical development, physical fitness, functional state of the cardiorespiratory system and in body balance.
Comparison of neo-pharmatherapy and volume building therapy in USSL
Authors: Suratwala Narendra B. , Suratwala Jay N. , Jadawala H. D. 
Published: December 2020

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Objective of the study was to identify healthy individuals with idiopathic unilateral sudden hearing loss (USSL) and treating them under either of two different therapeutic protocols to judge the hearing recovery.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Prospective crossover series study of 72 adult patients (males and females) of Indian origin was performed. Diagnosis of USSL and treating under two different protocols as; Group "A" was treated with oral combination form of Vinpocetine, Q-enzyme, Piracetam and B. Serrata over 3 months; while Group "B" was treated with Plasma expander IV Dextran, IV Dexamethasone, I/M Cyanocobalamine and Cyclandelate for 5 days followed by oral Dexametasone for 5 days Methycobalamine over 3 months. Common audiological and communicative parameters were applied in both treated groups to assess and analyse the responses incurred at the end of treatment. The graded system was applied to evaluate the SRT. Better outcomes based on the trialed drugs and their action is assessed. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 61 of 72 patients successfully completed the regimes. After applying Siegel's grading for judging the SRT gains; group A had 16, 10 and 5 with grade I, II, III recovery while group B had 8, 6, 16 with grades I, II, III recovery respectively. It was noticed that group A patients showed earlier recovery of higher frequencies.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Both subject groups showed improved BC gains at end treatment. There was marked hearing recovery (Gr. I, II-Siegel's classification) in group "A" was (78%) which is significant over group "B" (50%) and above natural recovery rate.</p>
Effect of topical furosemide on sinonasal polyposis relapse after endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: Acharya Souvagini , Kapil Alka , Bepari Kamalini , Rajan Sandrendu , Mohapatra Prachi , Mishra Ashima , Aparajita Aishwarya 
Published: December 2020

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) relapse is commonly seen during follow up period after endoscopic sinus surgery. Some studies claim the credibility of topical furosemide in preventing the polyposis recurrence after surgery. This randomised control trial was done to check the effectiveness of topical furosemide on sinonasal polyposis relapse after the endoscopic sinus surgery.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> In the current study, 44 patients, attending ENT department, VSSIMSAR, for follow up after endoscopic sinus surgery, were evaluated clinically and endoscopically to demonstrate the prevalence and severity of polyposis relapse using Visual analogue scale (VAS) and meltzer endoscopic grading, before initiating the intervention. Patients were then randomised in two groups- one receiving topical furosemide nebulization and other intranasal normal saline spray, respectively. All patients were evaluated again at 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th month follow-ups by VAS and MEG, setting statistical significance at p&lt;0.05.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The MEG was grade 0 in 77% (17) patients of furosemide group and 32% (7) of normal saline group (p=0.0147). Statistically significant improvement was also observed in VAS for nasal symptoms in former group (p=0.028) than latter. The rate of relapse was less (23.81%) in furosemide group as compared to normal saline group (65%) but result not statistically significant at p&lt;0.05.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Topical furosemide can be used as a valid therapeutic approach for reducing the severity of sinonasal polyposis relapse after endoscopic sinus surgery with no known side effects of furosemide when administered topically.</p><p> </p>
Pediatric dermatological emergencies in tertiary health care
Authors: Shah Vrutika H. , Kharkar Vidya D. 
Published: December 2020

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background: </strong>In recent years, the demand for dermatological consultations in the emergency department has increased. However, most of the publications of dermatological emergencies deal with the general population, without taking into account the changes in frequencies found in young children (ages 0-14 years). Dermatological emergencies in pediatric age group are not uncommon. The aim of our study was to analyse the spectrum of dermatological emergencies in the pediatric age group.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A hospital‑based observational study was conducted at the Department of Dermatology of tertiary care centre, between September 2019 and February 2020. Thirty pediatric patients (age ≤16 years) who had visited Dermatology Outpatient Department (OPD) and emergency department were included in this study.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Total thirty patients were included in this study. The male to female ratio was 2:1. The average age of the study was 7.6 years. Maximum cases were in school-aged children (6 to 12 years), which were 12 (40%). The average duration of illness was 36.04 days. The most common condition was inherited conditions (23%) followed by primary cutaneous infections (20%). The cases were divided as 7 (23%) inherited conditions, 6 (20%) cases of infections, 5 (17%) cases each of vasculitis and cutaneous adverse drug reaction and 7 (23%) miscellaneous cases.</p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pediatric dermatological emergencies require an interdisciplinary approach for timely intervention. Standardised protocol should be followed in their management to prevent complications like acute skin failure. Early referral of these patients with primary skin conditions to the dermatologists might result in better clinical outcome and decreased mortality. <p> </p>
Qualitative study on the positive implications of the COVID-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe
Authors: Simbarashe Tinashe , Zirima Herber 
Published: December 2020

Corona virus disease (COVID-19), a pandemic which emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has caused a global crisis with most nations resorting to adopting national lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. While the pandemic and the lockdowns have caused distress, this study seeks to explore the positive implications of the lockdown in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the research were to explore the benefits of the COVID-19 lockdown to family life in Zimbabwe, identify the positive psychosocial implications of the COVID-19 lockdown on individuals and explore the coping mechanisms adopted by people dealing with the temporary change of lifestyle caused by the lockdown. A qualitative research approach was used, utilizing a phenomenological research design. A total of 10 participants took part in the study. Purposive sampling was applied to carry out the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were conducted using the WhatsApp platform. This was done to uphold the social distancing stipulations. Data were analysed through the use of thematic analysis. Major findings of the research were that parents were able to plan accordingly and avoid unnecessary impulsive buying. Parents had the opportunity to do a self-reflection. Parents and their families were able to seek God and be close to him through praying, read the bible and follow live streaming of church services online. Parents and their families stayed entertained through socializing with friends and relatives using social media platforms and by doing indoor exercises. One of the recommendations of the study is that the government should provide citizens with accurate and real-time updates to lessen anxiety among the people, as some people mislead other by giving false information.

Keywords: Qualitative study, COVID-19, corona virus, lockdown, positive, parenting, implications.
Psychosocial challenges and coping strategies of caregivers with family members under palliative care in Mufakose, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mguwata Tsitsi 
Published: December 2020

This study sought to unearth the challenges and coping strategies of caregivers with family members under palliative care. As a high-density suburb, Mufakose is a dwelling place for the most economically marginalised members of the Zimbabwe urban dwellers. Having a family member under palliative care while being from a low social class has its ramifications and this was what the researcher sought to find out by carrying a qualitative research on six care givers (n = 6) sampled by purposive sampling. In-depth interviews guided by a self-constructed interview guide were used to collect data and thematic analysis was used for analysis. The interviews were carried out in Shona, the local language for the participants, and responses were later translated to English. The study indicated that the caregivers encountered a myriad of challenges ranging from social, economic and health problems. Disturbed sleeping patterns, weight loss, stress, inhibited social mobility, strained family relationships, limited health information about the illness, role conflict and increased financial constraints were the major cited challenges. The research established that caregivers are proactive and numerous coping strategies are used in dealing with the challenges. The coping strategies being used can be classified into appraisal-focused, problem-focused and emotion-focused. Although some coping strategies are maladaptive, most of them are quite adaptive, and with effective interventions the fortunes and lifestyle of caregivers can be overturned.

Keywords: Palliative care, family caregiver, coping strategy, challenges, home-based care.
Selected Demographic Characteristics and Employees’ Job satisfaction in Government Organizations: Dangila, Ethiopia
Authors: Kelkay Asrat Dagnew , Sahile Amare , Mola Sewagegn , Yeshiwas Dilnesa 
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference between selected demographic characteristics and employees’ job satisfaction in government organizations. The study used a descriptive survey design. Data were collected from 112 government employees selected as sample members by using a stratified random sampling technique. To determine the levels of government employees’ job satisfaction, a one-sample t-test was used and an independent t-test was used for measuring whether there exists a significant difference between employees’ sex group on their job satisfaction, whereas a one-way analysis of variance analysis technique was applied to measure whether there exists a significant difference among government employees’ job satisfaction on their age, educational level and work experience. The following findings were obtained; employees had a significantly lower level of satisfaction on their jobs, job satisfaction of employees remained the same regardless of sex group differences and regardless of age, years of service and educational level group differences.

Keywords: Demographic characteristics, employees’ satisfaction and government organizations.
The Manifestation of Locus of Control Depending on the Type of Professional Value Orientations of Students of Governmental Universities of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia
Authors: Samoylik Natalya A. 
Published: December 2020

The article presents the results of the study of the expression of the locus of control depending on the type of professional value orientations in case of cadets of a departmental university of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The analysis of types of professional value orientations showed the cognitive one is the most common in the sample of cadets, which demonstrates the attitude to the learning process and awareness of responsibility for the organization of the process of acquisition and subsequent
application of professional knowledge in professional activities. The results of the study showed that representatives with a pronounced emotional type are more focused on interpersonal relationships. Cadets with a pronounced behavioral type of professional value orientations tend to strive to avoid failures and
understand the importance of maintaining service relationships. The results obtained can be used by psychologists and employees of the personnel services of the criminal executive system to develop programs of psychological support for the professionalization of prison staff.
Anti Islam hingga Dekat Emak-Emak: Perang Citra Jokowi dan Prabowo pada Pemilihan Presiden 2019
Authors: Qorib Fathul , Saleh Mohammad 
Published: December 2020

Pencitraan yang dilakukan kandidat presiden bisa terjadi dalam berbagai media. Salah satu media yang jarang dipakai tetapi unik adalah melalui video klip Goyang Jempol Jokowi Gaspol dan The Power of Emak-Emak. Penelitian ini menggunakan segitiga makna semiotika C. S. Pierce yaitu representamen, objek, dan interpretan, guna mengungkap interpretasi tersembunyi dari video klip politik tersebut. Penggunaan konsep ini dibatasi pada interpretan pada gambar dibandingkan pada lirik lagu. Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif kualitatif agar dapat mendukung teori semiotika untuk mengungkap makna dari kedua video klip tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Jokowi direpresentasikan sebagai sosok merakyat yang selalu didukung masyarakat, dekat dengan generasi milenial, dan sosok yang tidak anti Islam. Sedangkan Prabowo direpresentasikan sebagai sosok yang dicintai para emak-emak, sosok yang dekat dengan ulama dan umat Islam, dan sosok yang bisa memberikan solusi dari masalah-masalah yang muncul sejak pemerintahan Jokowi. Video klip yang digunakan oleh Jokowi dan Prabowo memiliki penggambaran citra yang ingin ditonjolkan guna memenangkan pemilihan presiden. A presidential candidate's political imaging can take many forms. One of the unique media that is rarely used is video clips, such as Goyang Jempol Jokowi Gaspol and The Power of Emak-Emak. This study used triadic relations, from C. S. Pierce's semiotics, between representamen, objects, and interpretants, to uncover hidden interpretations of the political video clips. The research was a qualitative descriptive study to support the theory of semiotics to reveal profound meanings in the video clips. The use of this concept was limited to interpretants in images rather than song lyrics. The results of this study found that Jokowi was represented as a populist figure who was always supported by the community, close to the millennial generation, and not anti-Islam. Meanwhile, Prabowo was represented as a figure who was loved by Indonesian women, close to ulama and Muslims, and can provide solutions to problems that have emerged since Jokowi's administration. The video clips used by Jokowi and Prabowo contained highlighted images of both candidates to win the presidential election.
Akomodasi Komunikasi Mahasiswa Pendatang
Authors: Nurdiana Elsa Eka Putri , Gucci Yolla Castro , Rachmat Adi Pujo , Safitri Dini 
Published: December 2020

Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) yang beberapa di antaranya merupakan pendatang, menghadapi berbagai kendala dan tantangan dalam menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungan yang sementara mereka tinggali. Salah satunya adalah geger budaya di mana hal ini merujuk pada komunikasi atau proses mereka berinteraksi dengan orang sekitar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perubahan komunikasi yang dialami oleh mahasiswa pendatang di UNJ. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah akomodasi komunikasi dan habitus. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara dan observasi dengan enam mahasiswa pendatang di program studi Ilmu Komunikasi UNJ. Dari hasil penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa terdapat perubahan komunikasi pada mahasiswa pendatang dengan mengamati dan mengikuti perilaku atau kebudayaan yang ada. Perubahan terjadi dari hasil upaya adaptasi yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa pendatang tersebut. Some students in the communication department of Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) are immigrants, facing various obstacles and challenges in adjusting to the environment they live in temporarily. One of them is culture shock, referring to the communication or processes they interact with the people around them. This study aims to determine the changes in communication patterns experienced by immigrant students at UNJ. The theory used in this research is communication accommodation and habitus. This research is qualitative research with data collection methods, namely interviews with and observation of six immigrant students at the communication department of UNJ. Based on the results of this study, it was found that there was a change in communication patterns among non-resident students by observing and following existing behavior or culture. Changes occur from the results of the adaptation efforts made by these immigrant students.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Adhoc-Network and Electronic Government in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Goni Ibrahim , Saidu Abdulrahman , T. Umar Maigari , Mohammad Murtala 
Published: December 2020

E-Government is the use of information and communication Technologies (ICT) such as internet, smart phones,telecommunication, mobile company among others to interact between government and the citizens in running the affairs of the country such as decision making etc. The impact and potential of ICTs have not been fully exploited in the Nigerian context,leaving government in a weak position to formulate policy comprehensively and implement plans effectively. In addition to the implementation of e-government in some part of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria Abuja, but its effectiveness is not impressive. The citizens connection to the government is limited it can be improved more easily using electronic means of communication, A reduction in corruption cases as accountability and transparency can also be increased, Equal opportunity will be given to all to access information irrespective of the person’s physical location or disability and the elimination of the bureaucracy experienced in government offices. This research work is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of e-government in federal capital territory of Nigeria Abuja using Seoul Metropolitan Government as a yard stick for measuring the effectiveness.Questionnaire was used as a primary method of data collection, internet and library as secondary data. The data obtained from the questionnaire has been analyzed using frequency table and percentage. The findings of this work shows that 41.91% of the respondents agree e-government initiatives have decreased civil servants corruption in Abuja, 46.81% of the respondents agree that E-government services has increased citizens trust in Abuja, 58.11% of the respondents believe that E-government initiative have increased the accessibility to the government in Abuja however 37.11% agree that Lack of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure is the major problem affecting E-government in Abuja.