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In the eye of a quiet storm: A critical incident study on the quarantine experience during the coronavirus pandemic
Authors: Durosini Ilaria , Triberti Stefano , Savioni Lucrezia , Pravettoni Gabriella 
Published: February 2021

Objective
In 2020, the COVID-19 appeared in Italy with an exponential transmission capacity and serious consequences for the whole population. To counter the spread of the virus, the Italian government has adopted an extensive lockdown, forcing citizens to stay at home and avoid social contact. The COVID-19 quarantine represents a unique phenomenon in the recent centuries, and its long-term consequences on people’s lives and mental health are still to be understood. This study aimed to explore significant experiences of people who did not contract the virus, yet experienced the quarantine as a potentially stressful condition.

Methods
Italians who did not contract the COVID-19 were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews employing the Critical Incident Technique. Interviews were designed to capture the significant experiences related to the lockdown period in Italy. Participants were asked to describe the most significant (1) negative and (2) positive critical events that they personally experienced during the ongoing quarantine. Such events were meant to provide information on their experience of the quarantine as a whole. The audio-taped interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed following Critical Incident Technique’s indications.

Results
Twenty two participants described a total of 43 critical events, including 22 negative episodes and 21 positive events experienced during the COVID-19 quarantine. Three categories emerged from the negative episodes and four categories emerged from the positive events described by the participants. Relevant themes both positive and negative concerned mostly relationships (with partners, family, and friends), and the alteration of everyday activities, Also a specific “sensation of emergency” that the participants felt during the pandemic emerged, as an emotionally-charged response to quarantine-related external stimuli.

Conclusions
To our knowledge this is the first in-depth qualitative study investigating the significant negative and positive events that people experienced during the COVID-19 quarantine. Future research could employ analogous event recollection methods but focus on other populations (e.g., fragile subjects or on other national contests), in order to extend the information on the quarantine experience and its possible long-lasting effects.
Zinc Status Alters Alzheimer's Disease Progression through NLRP3-Dependent Inflammation
Authors: Rivers-Auty Jack , Tapia Victor S. , White Claire S. , Daniels Michael J.D. , Drinkall Samuel , Kennedy Paul T. , Spence Harry G. , Yu Shi , Green Jack P. , Hoyle Christopher , Cook James , Bradley Amy , Mather Alison E. , Peters Ruth , Tzeng Te-Chen , Gordon Margaret J. , Beattie John H. , Brough David , Lawrence Catherine B. 
Published: February 2021

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with a dramatically increasing prevalence and no disease-modifying treatment. Inflammatory lifestyle factors increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Zinc deficiency is the most prevalent malnutrition in the world and may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease potentially through enhanced inflammation, although evidence for this is limited. Here we provide epidemiological evidence suggesting that zinc supplementation was associated with reduced risk and slower cognitive decline, in people with Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. Using the APP/PS1 mouse model of Alzheimer's disease fed a control (35 mg/kg zinc) or diet deficient in zinc (3 mg/kg zinc), we determined that zinc deficiency accelerated Alzheimer's-like memory deficits without modifying amyloid β plaque burden in the brains of male mice. The NLRP3-inflammasome complex is one of the most important regulators of inflammation, and we show here that zinc deficiency in immune cells, including microglia, potentiated NLRP3 responses to inflammatory stimuliin vitro, including amyloid oligomers, while zinc supplementation inhibited NLRP3 activation.APP/PS1mice deficient in NLRP3 were protected against the accelerated cognitive decline with zinc deficiency. Collectively, this research suggests that zinc status is linked to inflammatory reactivity and may be modified in people to reduce the risk and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTAlzheimer's disease is a common condition mostly affecting the elderly. Zinc deficiency is also a global problem, especially in the elderly and also in people with Alzheimer's disease. Zinc deficiency contributes to many clinical disorders, including immune dysfunction. Inflammation is known to contribute to the risk and progression of Alzheimer's disease; thus, we hypothesized that zinc status would affect Alzheimer's disease progression. Here we show that zinc supplementation reduced the prevalence and symptomatic decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. In an animal model of Alzheimer's disease, zinc deficiency worsened cognitive decline because of an enhancement in NLRP3-driven inflammation. Overall, our data suggest that zinc status affects Alzheimer's disease progression, and that zinc supplementation could slow the rate of cognitive decline.
Design of a Resilient and Eco-friendly Microgrid for a Commercial Building
Authors: Sepúlveda-Mora Sergio Basilio , Hegedus Steven 
Published: February 2021

Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes Harvey and Maria have caused great disruption to the electric grid system.
Additionally, government authorities have set ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, there is a growing interest in making the electric power systems more resilient while reducing their carbon footprint. In this work, a methodology to design a resilient and eco-friendly microgrid is presented. First, the input parameters of the model are defined; second, simulation of different
microgrid configurations are performed in HOMER Grid software; third, the outputs of the model are analyzed; and finally, a microgrid configuration is selected based on economic, environmental, and resilience criteria. The considered microgrids consist of PV, battery, natural gas generator, and the electric load of an office building that consumes an average of 2 MWh per day. Different component sizes were used to determine the configuration with the lowest generator size to provide power during a two-day outage in the summer peak load. Environmental and economic analysis were performed to show the tradeoffs between different system design goals. The results indicate that installing a microgrid in an office building with a 600 kW PV array and 2.8 MWh lithium-ion battery can avoid the release of up to 287 tons of CO2 per year. The same microgrid configuration can endure a two-day blackout during the highest electric demand in the hurricane season without the need of a polluting backup generator. From this study, it was concluded that the optimal microgrid configuration depends on specific needs. Additionally, based on current technology costs, large PV systems with small batteries are economically more attractive than the base case configuration.
The effects of moisture content on filtration of mixed core soils in embankment dams
Authors: Shourijeh Piltan Tabatabaie , Soroush Abbas , Mehrjou Mohammad 
Published: February 2021

Mixed or intermediate soils are widely used in the construction of embankment dams. Unfavourable climate conditions and poor quality control may result in the use of mixed soils as under-compacted dam cores, with moisture content highly in excess of the optimum. It is thus essential to design safe filters to prevent internal erosion and piping from wet, under-compacted mixed-soil cores in embankment dams. In this study, 87 no-erosion filter tests were performed on seven mixed core soils having dissimilar geotechnical specifications with diverse moisture contents and compaction ratios. The experimental findings showed that the filter performance (success or failure at preventing erosion) depends on moisture in excess of optimum, the filter D15(particle size with 15% finer in filter gradation) and the fines content of the core soil. An increase in excess moisture necessitates a smaller D15to inhibit erosion, to the extent that filters respecting accepted criteria may fail to hinder erosion in the case of excessively wet and under-compacted cores. Overall, for group II, cores the criterion of D15 < 0.7 mm was found to be applicable for soils with compaction ratios over 96%, provided that they are non-dispersive and have a fines content less than 80%. For a compaction ratio of 92–96%, the filter criterion of D15 < 0.5 mm is adequate.
Darting towards Storm Shelter: A minute dinosaur trackway from southern Africa
Authors: Bordy Emese M. 
Published: February 2021

Theropod dinosaurs are considered the main terrestrial carnivores in the Jurassic and Cretaceous. Their rise to dominance has been linked to, among others, body size changes in their early history, especially across the Triassic–Jurassic boundary. However, to qualitatively assess such temporal trends, robust skeletal and trace fossil data sets are needed globally. The richly fossiliferous southern African continental rock record in the main Karoo Basin offers an unparalleled perspective for such investigations. Herein, by documenting a newly discovered Early Jurassic trackway of very small, functionally tridactyl tracks near Storm Shelter (Eastern Cape) in South Africa, the track record can be expanded. Based on ichnological measurements at the ichnosite and digital 3D models, the footprint dimensions (length, width, splay), locomotor parameters (step length, stride, speed), and body size estimates of the trackmaker are presented. In comparison to other similar tracks, these footprints are not only the smallest Grallator-like tracks in the Clarens Formation, but also the most elongated dinosaur footprints in southern Africa to date. The tracks also show that the small-bodied bipedal trackmaker dashed across the wet sediment surface at an estimated running speed of ~12.5 km/h. During the dash, either as a predator or as a prey, the trackmaker’s small feet sunk hallux-deep into the sediment. The tracking surface is overgrown by fossilised microbial mats, which likely enhanced the footprint preservation. Based on track morphometrics and the regional dinosaur skeletal record, the trackmakers are attributed to Megapnosaurus rhodesiensis (formerly Syntarsus rhodesiensis), a small-to-medium-sized, early theropod common in southern Africa.Significance:

A newly discovered Early Jurassic theropod trackway in South Africa contains not only the smallest tracks in the Clarens Formation, but also the most elongated dinosaur footprints in southern Africa to date.
The tracks show that the small bipedal trackmaker dashed across the wet sediment surface at an estimated running speed of ~12.5 km per hour.
During the run, the trackmaker’s feet sunk so deeply into the sediment that even the forwards-directed halluces were impressed.

Open data set: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.13007240.v1
A Critical Review on Discussion and Traditional Teaching Methods
Authors: Nishat Zafar , Muhammad Hafeez Saira, 
Published: February 2021

Teaching strategy is an important part of learning. Without suitable learning method, the required goals cannot be achieved. A review study comprises of descriptive and statistical results of previous published articles on traditional lecture and discussion teaching methods has been conducted. Thirty (30) articles published from 2014-2020 have selected for the review. The review of literature indicated that form 30 selected articles, 24 articles showed statistically higher significant value for discussion teaching method and only six articles showed low significant value form discussion teaching method. So, by review it can be concluded that discussion teaching method is more effective and result oriented teaching strategy than traditional lecture method.
A proposed model-based training program to develop the teaching performance of science teachers in Islamic high schools
Authors: Dr.  Jennad Abdelouahab Dr. Muhammed Abdulqahar Dawood, 
Published: February 2021

The aim of the current research is to know the effect of a proposed program for professional development based on modules for science teachers in Islamic high schools in Iraq, and to achieve the research objectives, a list of the teaching performances necessary to develop the teaching performance of science teachers was built, and through those training needs a proposed program for the development of these teaching performances was built based on (Modules), and an achievement test was built to measure the cognitive side and a note card to measure the skill side.
The achievement test and the observation card were applied beforehand to the research group, then the proposed program was presented to them, then the achievement test and the observation card were presented to them afterward, and by measuring the differences between the results of the pre and post application of the achievement test and the observation card, it was found that the proposed program is effective in developing the knowledge and skills side of science teachers The research sample, and in light of the research results, the researcher presented a set of recommendations and suggestions.
The Effect of Deprivation on Pre-Preschool Communication Skills and Psychological Development
Authors: Yakubova Guzal 
Published: February 2021

The article describes the results of a study conducted to study the impact of communicative communication on the development of the child's mental and cognitive sphere in preschool children in different organizations. At the same time, the level of communicative communication between the child caregiver and the foster child is emphasized as an important role in mental development.
COVID 19 - A Metamorphosis In Indian Higher Education Institutions With Technology Infused Learning
Authors: Et al. Veena Shenoy 
Published: February 2021

Change is crucial for institutions in a growing and highly competitive environment. COVID 19 pandemic made a revolution in Indian higher education institutions by adapting to technology in the classroom. The purpose of this paper is to understand the technology adoption, teaching, and learning process towards virtual classrooms during Lockdown due to COVID 19, India. Inductive reasoning used in this study and qualitative research methods is used to collect the data from faculties and students associated with the Higher education institutions in Bangalore, India. The finding of the study suggests that during the lockdown period, faculty have undergone the process of technology adoption, whereas students are involved with various online modes of learning. This study is confined to the positive side of COVID 19 and Change in the education sector by adapting to technology and engaging students with various virtual sessions. The current study is limited to the sample frame of 50 from faculty and 48 from students from the Higher education institutions at Bangalore, India, hence finding of this study cannot be generalized for entire India. The emotions and perceptions of faculty and students towards the usage of technology may differ based on the location. There was lots of resistance in teaching fraternity towards adapting to technology. We intended to understand the emotions of students and faculty and crisis based change and not on creating hype for technology adaption or virtual classrooms. Moreover, the focus has to be given on a hybrid system of education. That helps in sustainability and education ambidexterity.
A Literature Study Of Consumer Perception Towards Digital Payment Mode In India
Authors: Dr. Swati Kulkarni, Dr. Aparna J Varma Dr. Ranjith P.V., 
Published: February 2021

Digital transactions are taking over most of the transactions in the world and India is no exception. Various studies have proved that efficient payment system will speed up the liquidity flow of an economy. In the era of digitisation, transactions using technology is the best way of being agile and giving better service to consumers.
The study is about understanding consumers’ perceptions with respect to online and digital payments and safety of these transactions in this world of connected technologies. It is important for marketers to know the perception of consumers towards cashless methods of transactions and this study helps in this. The study is qualitative in nature and uses literature reviews to analyse the concept of digital transactions. The reviews delve insights into the various challenges and advantages of using digital transactions. The findings reveal that digital transactions are accepted in India and usage is increasing year by year. The study finds the advantages and challenges which is faced by consumers while adopting digital payment.
The Effect of Using the Differentiated Education Strategy on Achievement in Mathematics among Basic Elementary School Students in Jordan
Authors: Abu Amara Dr. Talal Yousef 
Published: February 2021

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using the differentiated education strategy on mathematics achievement among ninth grade students in Jordan. The number of the study members was (106) male and female students, who were divided into two groups: the first is an experimental group that studied using the differentiated education method consisting of (24 male and 18 female students), and the second is a control group that studied in the traditional way consisting of (39 male and 25 students). The study plan of the experimental group included Geometry unit topics that were designed using the differentiated education strategy. An achievement Exam was done in the Geometry unit and it was judged , The values of honesty and reliability has been calculated, and the results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences at the level of (α = 0.05) between the students ’grades in Mathematical Achievement due to the teaching method used for the benefit of the experimental group that studied in a method Differentiated Education, and the absence of statistically significant differences at the level of (α = 0.05) between students ’grades in achievement rates attributable to the gender variable, as well as the absence of a statistically significant interaction between the teaching method and gender.
“THE PRINCIPLE OF GOOD FAITH IN CIVIL LAW”
Authors: Rustamjonovna Mahsuda Tadjibayeva 
Published: February 2021

The article explores the essence of the principle of good faith in modern civil law, the doctrines in which this principle is reflected, the functions of the principle of good faith in civil law, the need for the concept of good faith in civil law and problems in the application of this principle in the Civil Code. To this end, the author discusses not only the expression of this principle in doctrines, but also the extent to which it has been studied in civil law in foreign countries, and the expression of the principle of good faith in the current Civil Code and the draft of the new Civil Code of Uzbekistan.
In addition, a number of civil law relationships that have not been sufficiently explored have been studied, requiring the systematization of knowledge due to the different manifestations of the category of integrity, as well as the practical significance of this category in civil law relations. In this regard, this article
Highlights the shortcomings of the principle of good faith in the current Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
“PRAGMATIC INTERPRETATION OF WORD-SENTENCES IN UZBEK LANGUAGE”
Authors: Flera Sayfullina, Zulnura Karimova Mukhabbat Kurbanova, 
Published: February 2021

This article is devoted to the pragmatic features of word-sentences, separated as special parts of speech in Uzbek language. The pragmatic feature of word-sentences is higher than other units of language in speech statement. Though word-sentences don’t have a content of proposition, they completely express communicative intention and content from illocutionary aspect. Studying the word-sentences in Uzbek language from pragmatic aspect discovers peculiarities of usage in speech system units.
In Uzbek linguistics word-sentences were studied as interjections, descriptives, and vocative sentences by E.Shodmonov, S.Usmonov, R.Kongurov, S.Saidov, B.Orinboyev, O.Lafasov; R.Bobokalonov studied them under the concept of semantic-functional formed word-sentences. This system is divided into 4 groups: 1) modal verbs; 2) interjections; 3) positive/negative words; 4) offer-indicational words.
In this article several methods such as descriptional, differential-semantic, discursive and component analysesare used.
The Effect of Green Innovation on Financial Performance With Environmental Dynamism As Moderating Variable
Authors: Et al. Andi Hidayatul Fadlilah 
Published: February 2021

Introduction: The Company claims that the product is finally categorized as environmentally friendly, but industrial entities do not provide sufficient explanation regarding their efforts to reduce environmental degradation.
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine influence of the green innovation on financial performance as well as through environmental dynamism as a moderating variable.
Method: The data used in this research are secondary data involving 246 companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the period 2012-2018. The data used in this study were analyzing using partial least square and carried out with the help of software Warp PLS 6.0.
Finding: The result show that the green innovation has a positive significant effect on financial performance. Originality: The result also show environmental dynamism strengthens of green innovation on financial performance
The Exploitation of Technology in an Islamic Funeral Arrangement
Authors: Et al. Syarilla Iryani A. Saany 
Published: February 2021

Technologies are keep evolving and growing where almost all activities and services such as in the area of trading, commerce and education can be completed via online. Unfortunately, the funeral arrangement and handling service is still operating in the same process as it is done by our elderly before. Here, the proposed application will help user handling the funeral a lot faster and easier. I-JenzCare is a platform where the service provider and the user can match with one’s need on the funeral arrangement service. I-JenzCare is a unique idea because no similar application or system had been developed in related on a Muslim funeral handling yet in Malaysia. This study provides new values to the traditional Islamic funeral arrangement services which has been practiced in the Malay community. I-JenzCare which employs analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique just requires a medium-end smartphone to keep everything on the best user experience standard. In a nutshell, the system is a handy application for those who needs immediate assistance on funeral handling in Malaysia