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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE YOUTH: THE GHANAIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Ocansey Selasi Kwame , Ametepe Wolali , Oduro Charles Fynn 
Published: August 2021

Today's world is a global village. Everyone is connected to one another in this vast network generated by the Internet. As social media sites continue to grow in popularity it promises a lot for the modern youth. Social media has been widely adopted, with high enthusiasm among youth around the world. With very few studies focusing on youth social media use in Ghana there is wide open array of work to be done. Based on the findings of several research studies in social media area, it has been found that these Social networking sites are having a great impact on the lives of young people. Also since most of the research works have been carried out in other countries, it was found necessary and important to carry out a study in Ghana on the impact of Social Media on the youth. The main objectives of this study were to investigate the extent of social media use and the purposes, access and impact of its use by the young people in Ghana. Two hundred youth aged between 15-25 participated in the study.
The findings revealed patterns of young people's social media use consistent with similar studies of youths in other countries. The study revealed the need for young people to have a greater awareness of the risks of social media use. It was found that the majority of Ghanaian youths were using Social media on an enormous scale, mainly for communication purposes. According to this study, although social media has a positive impact on the youth, yet quite a large number of respondents reported having met with negative experiences on these online sites.
Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Nanotube Using Electrochemical Anodization Method
Authors: Abd Aziz Azrina 
Published: August 2021

In this study, Titaium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes (TNTs) were synthesized by a simple electrochemical anodization method. TNTs were characterized by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectra and Photoluminescence (PL) Spectra to identify the morphology, crystalline phase and photocatalytic activity under the visible light. . The morphological analyses revealed that the inner diameter, and tube length of the synthesized TNTs has an average value of 60 nm, and 900 nm, respectively. The wall thickness of the TNTs is of 11 nm. The observed TNTs have nanotubular shape. The absorption edge in the visible range at around 400-460 nm obtained from UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectrum analysis. In addition, the PL spectral peak identified at around 400nm and 590 nm. The finding shows that the synthesized TNTs made by electrochemical anodization method has photocatalytic properties and can be used as a photocatalyst for further photocatalytic application.
Effect of Shrimp Chitosan Coating on Physico-chemical Properties and Shelf Life Extension of Banana
Authors: Sikder Md. Belal Hossain , Islam M Muksitu 
Published: August 2021

Banana is highly perishable fruit and shelf life is short, which leads resulting post-harvest loss consistently in Bangladesh. To lessen the post-harvest loss and draw out the time span of the usability of banana, green mature bananas were treated with 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1% chitosan, individually. For the subsequent treatments, bananas were stored at room temperature. The viability of the coating in extending fruit’s shelf-life was assessed by evaluated total weight loss, ash content, total soluble solids (TSS), pH, titratable acidity (TA), disease severity and shelf life during the storage period. Chitosan coating reduced respiration activity, thus delaying ripening and the rate of decay due to senescence. The chitosan-coated banana samples had a better outcome on weight loss, ash content, pH, TSS, TA and disease severity values as compared to control samples. Banana coated with 1% chitosan showed less weight reduction and lessened obscuring than different treatments and control. Disease severity was astoundingly lessened by chitosan covering application. Chitosan coating extended banana up to the shelf life of more 2 to 4 days. From this investigation, it demonstrated that 1% chitosan was more appropriate in extending the shelf-life and better quality of banana during ripening and storage at ambient temperature.
Generating Subjective Theories After a Disaster: The Role of Personality
Authors: González Palta Ingrid , Castro-Carrasco Pablo , Cabrera Enzo , Jamet Paulina , Leal-Soto Francisco 
Published: August 2021

The role of people's beliefs in their perception of disasters has been scarcely studied. In this study, we analyzed how people who experienced an earthquake and a subsequent tsunami employ subjective theories (ST) to explain their traumatic experience. This study aimed to interpret the explanations developed by a group of people about the earthquake and tsunami that took place in Chile in 2015. Thirteen episodic interviews were conducted as part of a qualitative case study. The participants' theories were grouped into four categories: the impact of personality on one's reaction to hardships; the existence of a link between personality and coping styles; the limited influence of personality on one's way of coping with difficulties; and changes in personality after experiencing hardships. These findings are discussed analyzing whether the participants' explanations could foster personal growth and psychological well-being after the catastrophe.

How to cite: González-Palta, I., Castro-Carrasco, P. J., Cabrera, E., Jamet, P., & Leal-Soto, F. (2021). Generating Subjective Theories After a Disaster: The Role of Personality. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 30(2), 13-26. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v30n2.79061
Attitudes toward Learning English and Procrastination in Students from a Private Institution Specialized in Foreign Languages in the City of Lima-Peru
Authors: Marquina Luján Román Jesús , Huaire Inacio Edson Jorge , Horna Calderón Victor Eduardo , Villamar Romero Roger Maurice , Kishnani García Aakash 
Published: August 2021

The current study has as its objective to analyze the relationship between students’ attitude towards learning English and the procrastinating behavior at the academic level. Attitudes strengthen people’s motivation to learn a foreign language (Delfín, 2007), and procrastination, which involves unjustified delaying of activities, causes negative consequences in completing academic tasks postponement of responsibilities (Rodríguez & Clariana, 2017). The design was correlational, and the sample consisted of 55 students learning English. The instruments were the Attitudes towards English language learning questionnaire and the academic procrastination questionnaire. According to the results, evidence shows that there is a positive median relationship between the variables, leading us to conclude that despite having positive attitudes towards learning English, procrastinating behavior does not diminish. The results of this study could be utilized in bilingual programs, or those could also be utilized to implement curricula in language programs at schools or universities. The idea is that higher education institutions include, as mandatory, the instruction of English as a global language.

How to cite this article: Marquina Luján, R. J., Huaire Inacio, E. J., Horna Calderón, V. E., Villamar Romero, R. M., & Kishnani García, A. (2021). Attitudes toward Learning English and Procrastination in Students from a Private Institution Specialized in Foreign Languages in the City of Lima-Peru. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 30(2), 27-39. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v30n2.83678
Modelling of density of states and energy level of chalcogenide quantum dots
Authors: Ahamed M. Irshad , Ahamed Mansoor , Muthaiyan R. 
Published: August 2021

AbstractQuantum dots (QDs) or semiconductor nanocrystals are luminous materials with unique optical properties that can be fine-tuned by varying the size of the material. Chalcogenide QDs show strong quantum confinements effects owing to the fact that the exciton Bohr radius is much larger than the particle size, and tunable energy bandgap leads to widespread technological interest in near-infrared optical devices. In this communication, one dimensional Cu2SnS3and PbSexS1-xQDs is modeled by a particle in a box model which was used to compute energies and density of states. The density of states and the energy level of QDs are determined as a function of the strengths of the potential walls of the inner box. The results exhibit that the density of states decreases exponentially with an increase in the energy level of QDs. The density of states at lower energy levels is more significant than what is observed in higher energy levels.
Escalas de medición de aculturación en estudiantes de Educación Superior
Authors: Martínez-Lara Sandy , Leyva-Cordero Oswaldo 
Published: August 2021

Objetivo: Validar el instrumento de medición diseñado para evaluar los factores que facilitan el proceso de aculturación en estudiantes de Educación Superior durante su intercambio académico en el extranjero. Método: La investigación fue de carácter cuantitativa, utilizando pruebas estadísticas de fiabilidad Alfa de Cronbach, y análisis factorial por la medida de Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) de cada una de las variables de investigación; aplicando un total de 189 encuestas. Resultados: La variable adaptación cultural obtuvo valores aceptados en las pruebas realizadas a= .754 y KMO= .707, demostrando la importancia del conocimiento previo referente a las costumbres, tradiciones y estilos de vida del país, asimismo, la variable características de la institución mostró resultados satisfactorios, en donde a=.813 y KMO= .679, probando la importancia de la estructura institucional, académica y estilos de aprendizaje de la institución receptora. Discusión y Conclusiones: El instrumento de medición aprobó de manera satisfactoria las pruebas estadísticas utilizadas dentro del proceso de validación, mismo que sirve como una herramienta para establecer modelos de adaptación cultural.
epidemiology of injury and illness amongst athletes at the Indian Ocean Island Games, Mauritius 2019
Authors: Garnett Daniel , Bhola Adisha , Olivier Benita , Patricios Jon , D’Hotman de Villiers Yannick , Sunassee Krsnamoortee , Cobbing Saul 
Published: August 2021

Background: The Indian Ocean Island Games is a multi-sport event that occurs every four years and includes athletes from seven islands of the Indian Ocean.
Objective: This study aims to describe the injury and illness epidemiology of the athletes participating during the 2019 Indian Ocean Islands Games.
Material and Methods: This prospective cohort study recorded injury and illness cases from athletes who competed in these Games. All medical physicians received detailed instructions and training on data collection using an injury report form. All athletes (minor and adults) who provided consent, or consent given from the minors’ guardians, were included in this study. Athletes who did not provide consent for this study were excluded.
Results: 1 521 athletes (531 women and 990 men) reported 12 injuries per 100 athletes (n=160) and 6 illnesses per 100 athletes (n=85). The percentage of distribution of injuries were highest in football and basketball. Most injuries occurred during competition compared with training Joint sprains were the most common type of injury (28%), followed by muscle strains (19%). Men suffered the majority of injuries (79% vs. 21%). Similarly, men sustained more illness than women (57% vs. 43%). Most illnesses affected the respiratory system (67%), and infection was the most common cause of illness (84%) in participating athletes.
Discussion: These findings are similar to previous events in other parts of the world. However, unique ailments, not previously reported on, were discovered.
Conclusion: Epidemiological data from this study can be inferred to athletes who compete in similar multi-sport events and/or Olympic Games in the Indian Ocean region.
THE MODIFIED SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION SCORE CAN BE USED TO PREDICT THE PRESENCE OF INVASIVE CARCINOMA IN COLORECTAL POLYPS WITH HIGH-GRADE DYSPLASIA
Authors: AKIN Tezcan , OCAKLI Serhat , GÜNEŞ Gizem , DOĞAN İbrahim , AKIN Merve , ÇETİNKAYA Erdinç , BERKEM Hüseyin , ER Sadettin , TEZ Mesut 
Published: August 2021

Objective
In recent years, the prognostic and predictive values
of scoring systems such as systemic inflammation
score (SIS) and modified systemic inflammation
score (mSIS) have been investigated in colorectal
cancers. To investigate the efficacy of the modified
systemic inflammatory score (mSIS) calculated by
simple laboratory tests in predicting the presence of
invasive carcinoma in colon polyps with high-grade
dysplasia (HGD).
Materials and Methods
The postoperative data of 44 patients with colorectal
polyps who underwent surgery with the diagnosis
of preoperative HGD between January 2019 and
October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.
According to the results of the postoperative
histopathological examination, the patients were
divided into two groups as HGD/intramucosal
carsinom (Tis)/adenomatous polyp and invasive
carcinoma. mSIS calculation was made as follows:
mSIS 0 [albumin (ALB)≥4.0 g/dL and lymphocyte/
monocyte ratio (LMR)≥3.4], mSIS 1 (ALB
Comparison of residual hearing preservation and auditory based performance after paediatric cochlear implantation by round window insertion versus cochleostomy technique: an ambispective cohort study
Authors: Antony Dayana , Chacko Aneena , A. Ravi 
Published: August 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Cochlear implantation (CI) has revolutionized the treatment of sensorineural deafness. The aim of the study was to compare auditory based performance in cochlear implants who underwent round window insertion and cochleostomy.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Ambispective cohort study was done among the children who underwent perilingual cochlear implant in a tertiary care hospital for period of 1 year. Children who satisfied the inclusion criteria were selected and randomly subdivided into 2 groups: group A- round window insertion and group B-cochleostomy. Pre- and post-operative pure tone average (PTA) and residual hearing preserved were evaluated among the cochleostomy and round window insertion groups separately. Post-operatively, children were evaluated, from three months to 1 year from the activation of cochlear implant, with the use of scores such as Category of Auditory Performance (CAP), Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale (MAIS), Speech Intelligibility rating (SIR) and Meaningful use of speech scale (MUSS score) to measure speech production skills by auditory verbal therapist. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 80 patients were included in the study. Complete hearing preservation (within 10 dB) was significantly high in round window insertion group compared to cochleostomy technique (p&lt;0.001). None the subjects had complete loss of residual hearing. On evaluating the post CI performance, MAIS score in the round window insertion group (9.34, 18.21, 27.79) were significantly better compared to cochleostomy group during the 3 months, 6 months and 12 months follow-up.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Round window insertion technique is significantly more successful in complete hearing preservation at low frequencies compared to cochleostomy technique. Among the auditory scores, only MAIS in the round window insertion group was found to be significantly better compared to cochleostomy group.</p>
Evaluation of Eustachian tube function in patients of cleft palate and effects of palatoplasty on these findings
Authors: Kochar Lalit , Chauhan Deepak V. , Bajaj S. P. , Juneja Akash 
Published: August 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Isolated cleft palate and cleft palate and cleft lip patients have poor Eustachian tube function which results in hearing impairment that too in the speech formative years. Aim of study was to evaluate tympanometric findings in patient of cleft palate and effect of palatoplasty on both short term and long term postoperatively.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The subjects consisted of patients attending the cleft lip and palate clinic. This was a combined clinic consisting of department of plastic surgery, department of ENT and department of dental surgery held every month at a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. Study consisted of three groups of patients namely preoperative group, postoperative group and pre-postoperative group.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> No significant difference was observed in tympanometric abnormalities in cases of combined cleft lip and palate as compared to isolated cleft palate. After age of 5 months once changes of OME has set in there was no significant change in middle ear findings irrespective of palatal repair.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> There is a very high prevalence of otitis media with effusion in these patients. The changes do resolve spontaneously after age of seven, this perhaps is due to combined effect, growth, development and l maturity of Eustachian tube and palatal surgery rather than palatal surgery alone.</p><p> </p>
Metabolic syndrome in alopecia areata: an observational study at a tertiary care center
Authors: Das Subrata Kumar , Das Saptadipa 
Published: August 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The aim was to evaluate the parameters of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients of alopecia areata and to investigate the possibility of an existing relationship between MS and alopecia areata (AA).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional observational study included 50 patients with AA who attended OPD of department of dermatology at a tertiary care center during a period of 1 year. Clinical and laboratory parameters were noted in each patient.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> This study included 50 patients with AA (33 males and 17 females). In the present study maximum number of patients belonged to the age group 20-30 years with 23 patients, followed by 30-40 years with 17 patients. Most of the study subjects, 17 were college students and number of employees were 15. Out of 50 patients 44 had patch(es) and 2 patient had alopecia totalis. In this study out of 50 patients, 38 had mild AA, 7 had AA and 5 patients had severe AA. No significant derangement of clinical and laboratory parameters of MS observed in patients of AA.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In the present study we did not observe any significant derangement of clinical and laboratory parameters of MS in patients of alopecia areata.</p>
Evaluation of clinical and demographic profile of leprosy with special reference to WHO-fixed duration multidrug therapy non-responders: a cross-sectional analysis at a tertiary care centre in Maharashtra
Authors: Sahu Monali , Belgaumkar Vasudha , Chavan Ravindranath B. 
Published: August 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> India remains one of the highest contributors to the global burden of leprosy despite declaring elimination in 2005 under National Leprosy Elimination Program (NLEP). The objective of this study was to document the clinical and socio-demographic profile of leprosy patients, determine the proportion suspected with inadequate/non-response to standard World Health Organisation (WHO)-Fixed duration multi drug therapy (FD-MDT) and identify contributory factors.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted on 123 leprosy patients over 2 months. Screened patients were categorised into suspected MDT non-responders (Group A, 21) and those not satisfying criteria (Group B, 102) for non-responders. Medical records were abstracted and patients subjected to detailed history and clinical examination.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Burden of WHO-MDT non-responders was 17 % (mean age 37.64 years).Majority were male in both groups. Borderline lepromatous (33%) and borderline tuberculoid (58%) were the predominant types in group A and B respectively. Among non-responders, male gender and grade 1disabilitywere significant associations, 17 were on extended-MDT;1 patient was prescribed second-line drugs,3 received both MDT and second-line drugs. More-than-half had relapsed within 5 years.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights the need for customised-treatment in selective situations to minimise relapses. Determinants in WHO-FD-MDT non- responders/relapse cases were male gender, young adults, lower socioeconomic status, lepromatous form, disability, high initial bacteriological index, non-compliance and early relapses. Leprosy eradication can be facilitated by individually focused management strategies including judicious use of bacteriological index, counseling and long- term follow-up depending on the patient profile. Active surveillance and early detection of relapse may prevent further complications and decrease drug resistance. </p>
A case report of asymptomatic cutaneous larva migrans
Authors: David Abhinav , Srivastava Divyanshu 
Published: August 2021

<p>Cutaneous larvae migrans or creeping eruption is a serpiginous cutaneous eruption caused by the accidental penetration and migration of animal hookworm (nematode) larvae through the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. The infection occurs most frequently in warmer climates and is associated with pruritus and burning sensation<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">s</span>. We report a case of 48 years old farmer with vesicular lesion on left ankle progressing into a serpiginous track on the skin surface without any characteristic symptoms. Treatment with oral and topical drugs led to successful resolution of lesions within 10 days.</p>
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in South Indian pregnant women and treatment effect on outcome of pregnancy
Authors: Gopalan Ushadevi , Neelima Nalam , Jayakumar Karthika 
Published: August 2021

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is defined as bacteriuria where colony count of same species is more than 10 colonies/ml of urine in a clean catch midstream urine sample in an asymptomatic women”. This if left untreated in pregnancy, may progress to pyelonephritis. Due to the physiological and anatomical changes in the genitourinary tract during pregnancy, urinary tract infection is more common in pregnant women. Our aim was to study the effect of asymptomatic bacteriuria on pregnancy outcome and to find the most common organism responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women.This was a prospective observational hospital based study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a tertiary care teaching hospital. A total of 85 pregnant women were included in the study. Clean catch mid stream urine sample was collected and cultured. The organism was identified and patient was treated according to the antibiotic sensitivity pattern. Patient was followed up till delivery to look for maternal and fetal outcomes.In our study, the prevalence of ASB in pregnancy was 24.7%. 61.9% were in age group of 18-25 years and 42.9% were 2 gravida. 85.7% were in 3rd trimester. Of the ASB cases 90.5% had term babies and 85.7% had babies with birth weight of &#62;2.5 Kg. It is important to do Urine culture and sensitivity in all pregnant women irrespective of the symptoms and gestational age so as to detect ASB as early as possible and by treating this we can avoid the adverse effects in the mother and the fetus.