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Exploration and Research on the "Dual Teacher" Classroom Teaching and Training Model
Authors: Liu Jianqiang , Liu Honglin , Zhang Wenjun 
Published: August 2024

Classroom teaching is a key link in achieving talent cultivation goals. It is a necessary process to enhance students' professional knowledge and job competency. In the process of classroom teaching, teachers should arrange the content and process of teaching and training reasonably based on the differences in students, knowledge, and skills, research and explore effective classroom teaching and training models, and effectively improve the quality of classroom teaching and training. There are many factors that can improve the quality of classroom teaching, and one of the most important ones is how to guide students to follow the teacher's ideas and maintain their enthusiasm for learning. During classroom listening or training, one can engage in active thinking, interaction, and communication with the teaching teacher. In order to better improve the quality of classroom teaching and training, adapt to the new requirements of teaching and training in the new era, a "dual teacher" classroom teaching and training model is adopted for the same classroom. The main lecturer is responsible for imparting and teaching the main knowledge and skills. During the teaching process of the main lecturer, the auxiliary lecturer acts as a dual identity of both the teacher and the student in the classroom. At key teaching stages and knowledge points, they timely guide students to learn and think through various means, so that students can deepen their understanding and mastery of knowledge and skills.
Functional Properties, Nutrient Content, Digestibility and Acceptability of Breakfast Cereals Made from Yellow Maize-Soybean Composite and Firm-Ripe Banana Flour
Authors: Edima-Nyah, A. P.  , Amande, E. I.  , Ekanem, K. E.  
Published: August 2024

Breakfast cereals were produced from blends of yellow maize-Soybean composite and firm-ripe banana flours. A Composite flour blend was formulated by mixing yellow maize flour and soybean flour in the ratio of 70:30. Then, five samples of breakfast cereals were produced by substituting firm-ripe banana flour with the composite flour at the following ratios: 95:5 =A, 90:10 = B, 85:15 = C, 80:20 = D, 75:25 =E, and a 100% composite flour blend of yellow maize and Soybean flour (100:0 = F) served as a control. The functionality of the flour blends was assessed. The breakfast cereals were assessed of their proximate composition, anti-nutrient content, in-vitro protein and starch digestibility, and sensory qualities using standard methods. Results revealed that, Bulk density of the samples ranged from 0.90-0.97 g/cm3. Foaming capacity increased significantly from 3.28 to 9.83 %, water absorption capacity increased from 2.60 to 2.40 % while oil absorption capacity decreased from 0.68 to 1.10 % with increased in the percentage composition of firm-ripe banana flour in the blend. Swelling capacity and Gelation temperature ranged from 2.16 to 3.33 % and 72.33 to 75.66 ℃ respectively. Values of protein (9.31 – 12.65 %), lipid (3.61 – 4.94 %), ash (3.16 – 4.22 %) and calorie (372.85 – 382.76 kcal/100g) decreased, while fibre (2.90 – 4.53 %) and carbohydrate (53.92 – 75.77 %) increased, with increasing substitution of firm-ripe banana flour. Phytate (0.57 to 15.45 mg/100g), tannin (40.25-82.92 mg/100g), oxalate (5.24-8.84 mg/100g) and saponin (3.92 to 10.28 mg/100g) were within safe-limits. In-vitro protein digestibility increased from 30.87 to 35.95 % showing significant increase (p˂0.05) with increasing substitution of firm-ripe banana flour, while invitro starch digestibility ranged from 31.74 to 16.21 %. Breakfast cereals developed with up to 10% banana flour compared favourably with Control in all sensory attributes assessed and were acceptable by consumers when served with cold milk.
Pathloss Assessment of a Terrestrial Digital UHF Channel over Kano City, Nigeria
Authors: Akinbolati Akinsanmi , Omotosho Yusuf Isiaq , Adamu Idris , Suleiman Muftahu , Yaradua Sabiru Aminu 
Published: August 2024

Path loss assessment is an important factor in wireless communications to ensure quality of service. This study involves the measurement of Received Signal Strength (RSS) of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) Star Times Station in Kano at 1 km intervals along three routes. Data were gathered during dry and wet season months in the year 2022. The path loss along the routes were computed based on the Okumura-Hata model. It was observed that path losses were higher during wet than dry season months. The result also indicates a higher negative correlation coefficient (R) of -0.745 between Line of Sight (LOS) and RSS for wet and -0.690 for dry season months respectively for route, A. Similarly, R, of -0.739 between LOS and RSS was also observed during wet and -0.589 for dry season months for route, B. In addition, R, of -0.420 was observed between LOS and RSS during wet and -0.328 for dry season months along route C. The average path loss for wet season is 133.90 dB and for dry season is 127.90 dB. Furthermore, this study introduced a Modified Hata Path Loss Model (MHPL) that takes into account the impact of specific tropospheric parameters such as LOS and elevation. Findings further indicated that the path loss predicted by the conventional Hata model exhibited a steady exponential increase with LOS. Similarly, MHPL followed a comparable trajectory, with some exceptions manifesting as peaks and valleys. The overall findings will be useful for power budgeting that will enhance quality of service of DTTV signal over Kano city.
Assessment of Natural Occurring Radioactive Materials and Radiological Hazards Exposure in Soil of Ohia in Umuahia South Abia State Nigeria, Using High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Ray Spectrometry
Authors: Onudibia Moses Ejike , Silva P. S. C. , Odoh C. M. , Essiett A. A. , Linhares H. M. S. M. D. , Guiherme S. Z. , Genezini F. A. , Alumuku L. C. , Ezekiel Y. A. , Abel J. , Osimiri O. L. 
Published: August 2024

Evaluation of natural occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) and radiological exposure are important. The main goal of this work was to determine the NORMs level and radiological exposure risk in Umuahia, using High Purity Germanium Gamma Ray Spectrometry at IPEN, Brazil. The radionuclides (RDNs) such as: 40K, 226Ra and 232Th and radiological parametric indices (RPIs) such as: Absorbed Dose Rate in Air (D), Outdoor and Indoor Annual Effective Dose Equivalent (AEDE), Radium Equivalent Activity (Raeq), Annual Gonadal Equivalent Dose (AGED) and Activity Concentration Index (I) were determined. The mean values of 40K, 226Ra and 232Th in Bq kg-1 were: 147, 28, and 31 while the RPIs mean values for D, ,, AGED, Raeq, and I are: 37 nGy h-1, 0.05 mSv y-1, 0.18 mSv y-1, 260 y-1, 83 Bq kg-1 and 0.29 respectively. Mean value of RDNs were found to be lower than 412 Bq kg-1, 32 Bq kg-1 and 35 Bq kg-1 average value while RPIs were also lower than 59 nGy h-1, 0.08 mSv y-1 for , 0.42 mSv y-1, 300 y-1 for AGED, 370 Bq kg-1 for Raeq, and 1 mSv y-1 respectively global safe limit or mean values. It is concluded that the soil is radiological safe for agriculture, building and construction purposes.
Effect of a Nurse-Led Exercise Program on Depression in Elderly Patients with Diabetes: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Peng Li , Wei Ran , Lu Yi 
Published: August 2024

Background: Patients with diabetes often face psychological challenges, particularly depression. The coexistence of these two conditions can significantly impact both the mental and physical health of individuals. This study aims to investigate the effects of nurse-led exercise training on elderly patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbid depression through experimental research. By selecting appropriate exercise programs for patients, the study seeks to identify effective strategies for improving both their physical health and depressive symptoms. Additionally, it aims to offer tailored exercise recommendations to enhance the overall well-being of these patients.
Method: The observation group (n = 53) and the control group (n = 53) were selected based on the interventions documented in the patients' medical records, with eligible patients identified as research participants. The control group received standard medication, while the observation group engaged in intensive exercise training in addition to their standard treatment, dedicating 60–90 min per day to exercise. Prior to and following the intervention, blood glucose indices, levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE), self-rating depression scale (SDS), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Generic Quality of Life Inventory (GQOLI-74) scores were assessed to evaluate the impact of the exercise training intervention.
Result: Following the intervention, levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-h postprandial blood glucose (PBG), and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were reduced compared to pre-intervention levels, with the exercise group exhibiting lower levels than the control group (p < 0.05). Additionally, post-intervention, patients' levels of 5-HT and NE increased, with the exercise group demonstrating higher levels than the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, post-intervention, SDS and SAS scores decreased, with more significant improvements observed in the observation group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the intervention improved sleep quality and quality of life among patients in the exercise group compared to those in the control group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Nurse-guided exercise training demonstrates a significant capacity to ameliorate glycemic indexes among patients with diabetes mellitus comorbid with depression. It not only diminishes depression and anxiety levels but also enhances the expression of 5-HT and NE. Furthermore, it effectively elevates patients' sleep quality and quality of life. These findings underscore the potential of nurse-led exercise interventions for clinical promotion and widespread application.
Mental Health and Suicidal Behaviour in Chilean Youth during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bustos Villarroel Alexis , Pereda Noemí , Suárez-Soto Elizabeth 
Published: August 2024

Background: The pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus led to a series of containment and mitigation measures through lockdowns, social distancing, and the closure of educational establishments, which have had a profound impact on the mental health of the adolescent population.
Objective: The main objective of the present study has been to identify the sociodemographic and mental health variables related to suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts in young people participating in outpatient intervention projects within the Chilean protection network since the onset of the pandemic and the strictest lockdowns.
Method: The study's sample consists of 125 young people aged 14 to 18 years (M = 15.65; SD = 1.22), participating in outpatient intervention projects within the National Service for Minors (SENAME)/Better Childhood protection network. Through a self-report survey, the young participants provided responses on sociodemographic variables and suicidal behaviour (ideation, planning, and attempts).
Results: 29.9% of the participants reported suicidal ideation during the onset of the pandemic and the established lockdowns; 29.2% reported having devised a plan to do so, and 18.2% indicated having attempted suicide during the evaluated period. A higher occurrence of suicidal behaviour was observed in females, heterosexual individuals, respondents over 15 years old, and respondents presenting depressive symptoms.
Conclusions: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on suicidal behaviour among the adolescent population served by the protection network in Chile. The prior violation of their rights may have contributed to the issue, particularly affecting young females in late adolescence with indicators of depression, who require specialized intervention due to the high risk detected.
Effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Functional Neurological Disorders: A Case Report
Authors: Paz-Otero María Del Pilar , Gallego Deike Lucía 
Published: August 2024

Electroconvulsive therapy is a type of therapy frequently used in psychiatric clinical practice. Although it is generally used for the treatment of affective disorders or severe and/or resistant psychotic disorders, it has also demonstrated its usefulness in many other neuropsychiatric conditions.
We present the case of a 26-year-old woman, previously diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder—with fixed dystonia phenotype in the right upper limb—, admitted to our hospital for a severe depressive episode. After noting the absence of clinical improvement with psychopharmacological treatment, it was decided to give electroconvulsive therapy, receiving a total of 11 sessions, 9 of which were effective, with bifrontotemporal application, three times a week. The patient experienced a significant improvement, not only at an affective and behavioral level, but also in the dystonia, recovering most of the mobility in the right hand and completely relinquishing the pain.
Although scientific evidence is scarce regarding the use of electroconvulsive therapy in functional neurological disorders, this clinical case supports the existing literature and raises this therapy as a possibility in resistant and comorbid conditions with severe affective disorders.
NEXMIF Combined with KIDINS220 Gene Mutation Caused Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Epilepsy: One Case Report
Authors: Qi Hongli , Pan Dongju , Zhang Ying , Zhu Yunhui , Zhang Xie , Fu Tingting 
Published: August 2024

Summary of Medical History: A male infant, 8 months old, was admitted to hospital with cough and fever. The clinical symptoms were found to be mental retardation, obesity, dystonia, movement limitation, and visual retardation. Early development was normal, but after 6 months, the child developed upright head instability, difficulty grasping, and seizures.
Symptoms and Signs: The child presents with mental retardation, obesity, increased muscle tone, motor dysfunction, visual impairment, and seizures. Diagnosis: A whole exon test was performed to detect a neurite extension and migration factor (NEXMIF) gene mutation (NM_001008537.2: c.1042C > T (p. Arg348*)), which is known to be associated with intellectual disability and neurological symptoms. In addition, the test revealed a mutation in the Kinase D interacting substrate of 220 kDa (KIDINS220) gene (NM_020738.2: c.3242_3243insC (p. Leu1082AIafs*5)) with a heterozygous mutation in the father and wild type in the mother. Treatment: The patient was treated with anti-infection, aerosol inhalation, calcium supplement, and anti-epileptic drugs (levetiracetam), and the disease was controlled. Home and hospital rehabilitation is also underway.
Clinical Outcome: The condition of the child improved after treatment and no seizures occurred again. The patient needs continuous rehabilitation treatment and follow-up observation.
Conclusion: For male children with unexplained neurodevelopmental disorders and comorbidities such as obesity, dystonia, and seizures, mutations in related genes such as NEXMIF should be considered. Clinical practice should improve genetic testing as early as possible to provide a basis for genetic counseling.
Evaluation of Clinical Correlation between Insulin Resistance and Antipsychotic Drug Therapy in Patients with Schizophrenia
Authors: Wang Fang , Wang Faya , Tao Xiaoqing , Ni Wenxian , Li Wenxin , Lin Jiao 
Published: August 2024

Background: Treatment with different antipsychotics can lead to various metabolic side effects in patients with psychosis, impacting long-term prognosis. This study aimed to compare the changes and clinical efficacy of insulin resistance in patients treated with olanzapine and ziprasidone.
Method: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 80 patients with schizophrenia. The patients were divided into olanzapine treatment group and ziprasidone treatment group. Parameters including body weight, body mass index (BMI), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), fasting plasma insulin (FPI), cholesterol (CHO), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), insulin resistance index, and Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) scores were recorded and compared before and after treatment.
Results: BMI, FPG, FPI, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), CHO, TG and LDL in both groups were significantly higher than before treatment (p < 0.05). These parameters were significantly higher in the olanzapine group than in the ziprasidone group (p < 0.05). The level of HDL in both groups was significantly decreased after treatment, and the level of HDL in the olanzapine group was significantly lower than that in the ziprasidone group after treatment (p < 0.05). After treatment, the total score and score of PANSS in both groups were significantly lower than before treatment (p < 0.05). After treatment, there was no significant difference in total score and PANSS score between both groups (p > 0.05). The incidence of insulin resistance (IR) was significantly higher in the olanzapine group compared to the ziprasidone group (χ2 = 4.021, p < 0.05). In the IR group, BMI, FPG, FPI, TG, and LDL levels were higher than in the non-IR group (p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis indicated that BMI, FPG, FPI, TG, and LDL were independent risk factors for IR (odd ratio (OR) >1, p < 0.05).
Conclusions: Treatment with olanzapine and ziprasidone improves clinical symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, but increases the risk of insulin resistance. The metabolic side effects of olanzapine are more pronounced.
The Correlation between Depression during Pregnancy and Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Wu Qunli , Huang Haiyan , Wang Xiaojun , Tao Xiaoling 
Published: August 2024

Background: In recent years, the incidence of depression during pregnancy has gradually increased, and the disorder of lipid metabolism in patients with depression is an important research direction. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the correlation between depression during pregnancy and metabolic syndrome (MS).
Methods: A total of 113 pregnant women diagnosed as depression during pregnancy from November 2019 to January 2022 were selected as the observation group. After excluding 3 cases, 110 cases were finally included. And 102 pregnant women who were not diagnosed as depression during pregnancy in the same period were selected as the control group. After excluding 2 cases, 100 cases were finally included for comparative study. The levels of various parameters, including serum triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), C-reactive protein (CRP), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were compared between the two groups. Furthermore, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used to evaluate the depression scores of postpartum women. Additionally, the correlation between EPDS scores and clinical indexes was assessed in patients with depression during pregnancy.
Results: We observed that the body weight, EPDS score, the proportion of hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were significantly higher in the observation group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the observation group exhibited significantly higher levels of TG, TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, FPG, CRP, SBP, and DBP than the control group (p < 0.001). Pearson linear correlation analysis revealed that TG, TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, FPG, CRP, SBP, and DBP levels were positively correlated with EPDS scores (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: This study indicates a specific correlation between MS and depression during pregnancy, and MS-related indicators are positively correlated with EPDS scores among these individuals.
Behind The Feminine Facade: Gender Bias in Virtual Assistants and Its Effect on Users
Authors: Singh Shaivya , Kumar Anand , Bose Shormita 
Published: August 2024

The paper examines the boundaries of gendered voice in virtual assistant responses. It intends to examine the gender biases these virtual assistants display by looking at popular systems such as Siri, Alexa, Cortana and Google Assistant which are known for using female voices in their choice of assistants. The study explores how gender bias in VA design affects user experience using both quantitative and qualitative methods of study. It examines how Virtual assistants can be programmed and designed for inclusive interaction to challenge societal gender norms. By drawing from diverse fields such as pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and gender studies to analyze how these assistants encode and reproduce gender bias. The present study also highlights the importance of linguistic equity in digital interaction.
Pengolahan Sampah Organik Menjadi Eco-Enzyme Dan Budidaya Maggot (Larva Black Soldier Fly) Di Bank Sampah Tulungagung
Authors: Desi Kartikasari  , Tutik Sri Wahyuni  , Syaiful Amri  , Annisa Nayla Ichyaiddina  
Published: August 2024

Sampah menjadi permasalahan yang sangat serius di lingkungan seiring dengan meningkatnya jumlah populasi manusia. Meningkatnya volume sampah menjadikan sampah harus dikelola dengan bijak agar tidak mencemari lingkungan. Salah satu cara mengolah sampah organik ialah menjadikannya eco-enzyme dan biokonversi maggot. Eco-enzym merupakan hasil fermentasi dari limbah kulit buah atau sisa sayuran dengan tambahan gula merah dan hasil akhir berupa cairan yang memiliki beragam manfaat. Biokonversi maggot merupakan pengolahan sampah organik dengan bantuan maggot (larva Black Soldier Fly). Keberadaan bank sampah di Kabupaten Tulungagung sangat membantu untuk terciptanya kondisi lingkungan yang baik dan pengelolaan sampah yang terpadu. Namun masih banyak kekurangan dari bank sampah, salah satunya bank sampah masih sangat minim pengetahuan mengenai pengelolaan sampah organik yang memiliki nilai ekonomi seperti eco-enzyme dan budidaya maggot (larva Black Soldier Fly). Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan anggota bank sampah mengenai pengelolaan sampah organik dengan pembuatan eco-enzym dan pelatihan budidaya maggot yang bertujuan untuk mengurangi limbah sampah organik. Kegiatan dilakukan pada bulan Juli 2023 di Bank Sampah Mandiri dan Bank Sampah Setyo Tuhu. Metode kegiatan berupa ceramah, wawancara, kuesioner, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan 20 anggota bank sampah dari 10 bank sampah aktif di Kabupaten Tulungagung dan mahasiswa. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 98% peserta yang berasal dari anggota bank sampah sangat puas dengan pelatihan pembuatan eco-enzyme dan 95% merasa puas dengan pelatihan budidaya maggot. Dengan pembuatan eco-enzyme dan budidaya maggot kita ikut mengurangi volume sampah organik, serta ikut mengembangkan produk eco-enzyme dan maggot yang sangat bermanfaat bagi manusia dan lingkungan.