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The Place of Lifelong Learning in the Paidia Curriculum
Authors: Heidari Samira 
Published: May 2023

Lifelong learning has become an important keyword in international research and studies because of its increasing impact on educational policies globally. One of the important goals of education systems worldwide is lifelong learning. The research method is descriptive-analytical. Data collection is in the form of extracting data from Adler's books, the second category of resources related to the Paidia curriculum. The method of data analysis was classification and interpretation, which was done simultaneously with data collection. In this descriptive-analytical study, Mortimer Adler's educational thinking has been analyzed in the context of Paideia, and the relationship between public education and continuous learning has been examined. According to the research findings, according to Adler, the public education curriculum underpins lifelong learning, and after school education, any failure in lifelong learning constitutes a failure in public education, while continuing learning. It can improve the health of students in adulthood. On the other hand, vocational education has no place in the Paideia curriculum. If, in the light of the critique of the plan, a stronger foundation for lifelong learning can be hoped for, given the place of work and profession in the field of public education. It is recommended that in future research, researchers compare Adler's perspective on continuous learning with other thinkers. One of the most important limitations of the current research was the lack of access to schools that were designed based on the Paidia program. Another suggestion for future research is to examine the schools that have been established based on the Paidia program and study the continuous learning process in them.
Sociological Understanding of Muslim Education in Multicultural Philippines
Authors: Sali Abdul Haiy Abdul 
Published: May 2023

The DepEd Order No. 41, s. 2017 catapulted the implementation of the Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) Program. However, since its inception, there is a dearth of professional literature on a coherent sociological understanding of Muslim education in the Philippines. This paper aims to provide an understanding of the implementation challenges of the ALIVE program employing sociological perspectives. The study utilized a qualitative research method anchored on Case Study Research Model. Five ALIVE implementers in Metro Manila were part of the research participants. A thematic analysis was initiated and triangulation of data was employed from relevant data sources. The analysis results showed several challenges faced by the select ALIVE schools: The intended curriculum lacks appreciation of the approaches and evaluation of student learning. The scarcity of learning spaces was evident. In teaching, most of the Asatidz or Madrasah teachers require enhancement of their pedagogical competence. The cultural variance among Muslims is still evident, especially in non-Muslim communities. The findings indicate that there is a need to create deliberate plans to achieve the intended learning outcomes of the ALIVE Program. Given the various gaps and challenges identified in this study, there is a necessity to evaluate the program at the grassroots. In conclusion, maximizing and strengthening the participation of the various stakeholders and different sectors in society is imperative in the development and sustainability of Muslim education programs in the Philippines.
Some Challenges of Geomagnetism Addressed with the Use of Ground and Satellite Observations
Authors: Soloviev A.A. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract—The continuous growth of geomagnetic observations requires adequate methods for their processing and analysis. On the other hand, many studies in the field of geomagnetism require accurate and reliable measurements from both ground and space. Mathematical methods of geoinformatics can provide a solution to these problems. The article describes the progress made in the field of intellectual analysis of geomagnetic data continuously recorded by magnetic observatories and low-orbit satellites, demonstrates the results in the study of rapid variations of the Earth’s core magnetic field associated with the processes in the Earth’s deep interior, and presents the investigation of near-Earth electromagnetic dynamics. The applied value of the obtained results is also shown.
Seasonal variation in landcover estimates reveals sensitivities and opportunities for environmental models
Authors: Myers Daniel , Jones David , Oviedo-Vargas Diana , Schmit John , Ficklin Darren , Zhang Xuesong 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Most readily available landuse/landcover (LULC) data are developed using growing season remote sensing images often at annual time steps. We used the Dynamic World near real-time global LULC dataset to compare how geospatial environmental models of water quality and hydrology respond to growing vs. non-growing season LULC for temperate watersheds of the eastern United States. Non-growing season LULC had more built area and less tree cover than growing season data due to seasonal impacts on classifications rather than actual LULC changes (e.g., quick construction or succession). In mixed-LULC watersheds, seasonal LULC classification inconsistencies could lead to differences in model outputs depending on the LULC season used, such as an increase in watershed nitrogen yields simulated by the Soil and Water Assessment Tool. Within reason, using separate calibration for each season may compensate for these inconsistencies, but lead to different model parameter optimizations. Our findings provide guidelines on the use of near real-time and high temporal resolution LULC in geospatial models.
Exploring Sustainable Sources for Biodiesel Production: Utilizing Fish, Chicken Waste and Aquatic Weeds to Reduce Emissions"
Authors: Tabinda Amtul Bari , Ansar Javairia , Nadeem Mahnoor , Yasir Abdullah , Rasheed Rizwan , Abdullah Maria , Rehman Sana 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Biodiesel is an alternative, sustainable, eco-friendly, clean, biodegradable fuel that helps to get rid of fossil fuels that are not only depleting but also causing health issues for humans and environment. In present study, waste animal fats (fish and chicken waste) and aquatic weeds (Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes and Lemna minor) were utilized as oil source for biodiesel production. Highest lipid content shown by fish waste oil that was 36% then followed by 33% in chicken waste oil, 16.7% in Eichhornia crassipies oil, 12.6% in Lemna minor oil and 4.11% in Pistia Stratiotes oil. Fatty acids converted into fatty acid methyl esters (biodiesel) through transesterification method. Then characterized by GCMS that confirmed the presence of highest percentages like 51% of oleic acid in Chicken waste oil biodiesel, 35.7% of palmitic acid in Fish waste oil biodiesel, 14.6% of palmitoleic acid in Eichhornia crassipies oil biodiesel, 61.7% of phthalic acid in Lemna minor oil biodiesel and 10.9% of linoleic acid in Pistia Stratiotes oil biodiesel. Physicochemical analysis of each biodiesel confirmed within the ASTM standard. Emission performance of biodiesel and petro-diesel blends showed maximum decrement in CO (26%, 22%, 24% and 23%), NO (90%, 80%, 60% and 60%), SO2 (70%, 87%, 87% and 83%)and smoke (25%, 50%, 25% and 62%) were observed in fish waste oil biodiesel, Eichhornia crassipies oil biodiesel, Pistia Stratiotes oil biodiesel and Lemna minor oil biodiesel respectively. Similarly increment in CO2 (3.75%, 3.8%, 3.72%, and 3.8%) and O2 (11.62%, 11.32%, 11.57% and 11.68%) was observed respectively because biodiesel have more oxygen content that make the complete combustion of fuel. Thus, biodiesel can adopted as an alternative fuel having less environment impact.
Bioinformatics-based identification of CCNB2 as a key gene in the progression of Chromophobe cell carcinoma of kidney
Authors: Xie Yiteng , Li Junwu , Yuan Yang , Zhang Ronggui , Zhang Yuanfeng 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
The present work aimed to screen biomarkers associated with Chromophobe cell carcinoma of kidney(chrcc)by bioinformatics methods as key genes to predict the prognosis of chrcc.The GSE15641 dataset was acquired from Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO) database, Totally 1153 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified.thereafter, DEGs were detected to carry out Gene Ontology (GO) annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genome (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. Moreover, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed and visualized using Cytoscape software to identify pivotal genes,including KRAS, EGFR, EHHADH and CCNB2, were obtained, with CCNB2 being identified as the only significant core gene according to Kaplan-Meier (K-M)survival analysis.According to our results, CCNB2 expression was notably higher in The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)-chrcc patients than in normal samples, and the high CCNB2 expression in cancer tissues was associated with adverse clinicopathological factors. The high CCNB2 expression group had markedly poor overall survival(OS) and progression-free interval (PFI) compared with low expression group. Meanwhile, immune infiltration analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between CCNB2 expression and Th2 cells enrichment levels in chrcc patients, and a negative correlation between CCNB2 expression and Cytotoxic cells as well as DC cells. At last, according to the Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA) enrichment results including CCNB2 gene, there was a significant difference in the classification of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) subclass and breast cancer (BC).In the current work, CCNB2 can be considered as a predictive molecular marker and a potential therapeutic target for chrcc.
Evidence of Zelkova carpinifolia as a potential host of Tuber uncinatum in Hyrcanian temperate forests
Authors: Azar Saeed Mirzavash , Riahi Hossein 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Tuber uncinatum (Tuberaceae, Pezizales) is a commercially important ectomycorrhizal (EcM) fungal species that associate with many deciduous EcM host species belonging to the Fagales lineage. Because of its host multiplicity among deciduous species, we hypothesized that it may associate with other plant lineages including Rosids which is the most recent common ancestral of the ectomycorrhizae (MRCA-EcM) of Ulmaceae radiated preceding to Fagaceae. The host plant specimens, ascomata, and soil were collected from homogeneous Caucasian elm populationsof the Hyrcanian temperate forests of Iran. Caucasian elm species diagnosis was performed using available botanical sources. The EcM symbiosis evidence and EcMF identity were illustrated by surveying gleba, spore shape, and EcM root anatomy using SEM, light, and stereo-microscopy, followed by molecular analysis. The micrographs obtained from root examination demonstrated the Hartig net penetration among cortical and epidermal cells and the presence of mantle as the EcM sheath. This study supports the EcM symbiosis of T. uncinatum with Zelkova carpinifolia.
Modest dispersal, low densities, and little change in water clarity characterize zebra mussel populations near the southern extent of their range
Authors: Cianci-Gaskill Jacob Aaron , Thorpe Anthony P , Jones John R , North Rebecca Lee 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Invasive, filter feeding zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) typically cause an increase in water clarity shortly after their establishment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether this occurred in Midwest reservoirs, near the southern edge of their North American expansion, using a 40 + year dataset. We look for regime shifts and long-term trends in annual water clarity and compare these to the estimated zebra mussel invasion date for 7 invaded reservoirs in Missouri, USA. We also look at water clarity in 26 non-invaded, reference reservoirs to evaluate if zebra mussel impacts are being masked by changes in environmental factors. Collectively, our analyses provide a weight of evidence showing that zebra mussel establishment did not increase water clarity, likely because densities are too low to result in a noticeable impact. The highest zebra mussel density we observe is 65 mussels m− 2, an order of magnitude less than in systems where they have had a sustained impact. Low densities could be due to a combination of sublethal environmental conditions. We identified common characteristics of invaded reservoirs, including reduced particulate inorganic material and water temperatures.
Expression profile and prognostic value of the circadian clock in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Kong Bin , Zhao Chang-Hao , Wang Xin-Yue , Liu Pan , Zang Jia-Hui , Ma Jin-Peng , Wang Lu , Xu Wan-Hai 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background A growing number of studies indicate that the circadian clock is a crucial regulator of tumorigenesis and the progression of diverse cancers. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is an extremely malignant tumor with a poor prognosis. However, the implications of circadian clock genes in ccRCC remain poorly understood.Methods We evaluated the expression pattern of circadian clock genes and their prognostic significance in ccRCC. Cluster analysis and Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were used to assess the biological mechanisms of subgroups. Cox regression, GO and KEGG enrichment analysis, ESTIMATE, CIBERSORTx, and ceRNA networks were utilized to investigate the prognostic significance and underlying mechanisms of the circadian clock in ccRCC.Results We found a strong correlation between 17 circadian clock genes and ccRCC prognosis. Eight circadian clock genes were chosen to construct a new risk signature that categorized all ccRCC patients as low- or high-risk. The low-risk group had significantly greater chances of survival than the high-risk group (P < 0.001). In conjunction with clinical characteristics, the risk score was identified as an independent prognostic factor for patients with ccRCC. Immune infiltration analysis revealed that T cells CD4 memory resting, Macrophages M1, Mast cells resting, Dendritic cells resting, and Monocytes were significantly higher in the low-risk subgroup, whereas the high-risk subgroup had a greater proportion of T cells regulatory (Tregs), which was consistent with the pathways identified by ssGSEA. Finally, the ceRNA network was constructed successfully, and the significantly low expression levels of FBXL3 and HLF were verified in human RCC tissues.Conclusion Our research uncovered the crucial role of circadian clock genes in tumor immunity and identified a risk signature as a promising biomarker for predicting the prognosis of patients with ccRCC. Our findings lay the groundwork for future research focusing on the circadian clock and immune microenvironment to improve the prognosis and immunotherapy responses in ccRCC.
Rhodamine B photocatalytic activity and the synthesis of Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide nanoparticles mediated by Vachellia hebeclada (Acacia hebeclada).
Authors: Mathumba Penny , Seele Palesa , Bilibana Mawethu 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Rhodamine B (RhB)'s photocatalytic activity was enhanced through the green chemical synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (ZnO and TiO2). To produce nanoparticles, zinc nitrate hexahydrate and titanium tetra-isopropoxide precursors were hydrothermally generated using extracts from Vachellia hebeclada. These synthesised nanoparticles were then calcined at high temperatures. Variations in several parameters, including their effects on the crystal size and morphological properties of nanoparticles, were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy analysis (FTIR), and UV-vis spectroscopy. With ZnO and 26.9% with TiO2 nanoparticles, the photocatalytic efficiency of RhB degradation under ultraviolet light illumination was 56.9% within 180 minutes. The reaction rate of the ZnO pseudo-first-order kinetics was the highest (0.017 min− 1) while the reaction rate of the TiO2 nanoparticles was the slowest (0.005 min− 1). The driving force for the separation of photo-excited charge carriers is taken away by the reduced photocatalytic activity of mixed-phase TiO2 particles. ZnO nanoparticles with photocatalytic applications can be produced in an environmentally friendly manner through green nano-production. According to these findings, V. hebeclada extract-mediated synthesis of ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles may have potential applications in the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants like RhB. However, additional research is required to improve the synthesis procedure and investigate the effectiveness of these nanoparticles in actual wastewater treatment applications.
Modelling Policy and Macroeconomic Shocks Transmission over the Oil-Bust Cycle in Nigeria: Evidence from the last four decades
Authors: Ihebuluche Fortune Chiugo , Afolabi Joshua , Owuru Joel , Oyolola Feyisayo , Oladepo Safiyyah , Adekunle Wasiu 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Given the susceptibility of the Nigerian economy to internal and external economic shocks, it became imperative to devise strategies for cushioning the effects on sectoral productivity. This study investigated the sensitivity sectors to the oil price and policy shocks evaluated the reactions of the policy space to oil price shocks, and gauged the responsiveness of key financial indicators to shocks emanating from the fiscal and monetary policy space, using annual time-series data from 1981 to 2020 (4 Decades). The study utilised the Vector Autoregression (VAR) framework, Forecast Variance Decomposition (FVD), and Impulse Response Function (IRF). Results showed that the agricultural and industrial sectors respond more to oil price and monetary shocks than fiscal shocks, while the service sector's response to these shocks is insignificant. The result confirms the existence of forward and backward linkages, particularly between the agricultural and industrial sectors. Moreover, the study established that monetary policy has a more significant reaction to global oil price shocks than fiscal policy. While interest rate spread and exchange rate are more responsive to fiscal shocks than monetary shocks, inflation is substantially driven by monetary shocks. The study highlights relevant policy options.
JEL Classification: B23, C15, C36
The psychological effect of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic on healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study in Iran
Authors: Mosallanejad Shima , Nemati Mohammad Amin Hatami , Omidi Hossein , Moallem Masoome , Vatani Kimia , Khoshdel Ali Reza 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background:
In November 2019, news of the coronavirus outbreak broke out in Wuhan, China, with patients presenting acute respiratory syndrome symptoms. Healthcare workers are one of the groups suffering from psychological disorders in epidemics due to being present on the front. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress, during the COVID-19 pandemic in healthcare workers in hospitals in Tehran, Iran.
Methods:
This retrospective study was conducted at the Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch. Data was collected by distributing an online questionnaire among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Tehran's hospitals from February 2020 to April 2020. Depression by Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9, anxiety by The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and distress by Impact of Event Scale–Revised (IES-R) were parameters measured in this study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS V24 software.
Results:
202 HCWs participated in this study, of whom 139 (68.1%) worked in the COVID-19 services. Bivariate correlations showed that all psychological disorders scores correlated significantly (P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that a history of psychological disorders and exposure to the COVID-19 service were independently and positively correlated with depression (β = 0.22, P = 0.005 and β = 0.16, P = 0.03), anxiety (β = 0.27, P = 0.0001 and β = 0.15, P = 0.05), and insomnia (β = 0.16, P = 0.03 and β = 0.21, P = 0.004) scores. Distress score was positively correlated with a history of psychological disorder (β = 0.16, P = 0.05).
Conclusion:
This study showed that the prevalence of psychological disorders, including anxiety, insomnia, distress, and depression, in HCWs, was high. Among the factors affecting its severity were more responsibility, exposure to the patients, and a positive history of mental diseases.
WITHDRAWN: Associations between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and allergic diseases: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Zhang Xiangyu , Zhang Runlong , Zhang Yuanfeng , Lu Tao 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
In some observational studies, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has been linked to allergic diseases, but the findings are debatable. This study aimed to determine whether attention-deficit/hyperactivity are causally related to allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, pollen allergy, allergic urticaria and allergic conjunctivitis using the two-sample Mendelian Randomization (MR) approach.
Methods
We did a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study, which chose single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that are highly associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) levels from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) on 20,183 cases and 35,191 controls as our instruments. Outcomes datasets included genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis (n = 1415804). The summary statistics of outcome data were obtained from the FinnGen datasets including allergic asthma (10877 cases and 180942 controls), allergic rhinitis (8430 cases and 298829 controls), pollen allergy (4555cases and 301734 controls), allergic urticaria (1792 cases and 299491 controls) and allergic conjunctivitis (15567 cases and 293587 controls). Inverse variance weighted, MR-Egger, weighted median, were used to estimate the causal association between ADHD and allergic diseases. Cochran's Q test were used to quantify the heterogeneity of instrumental variables. MR-Egger intercept test, leave-one-out analysis, and the funnel plot were all used in sensitivity analyses.
Results
The Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis indicated that ADHD in inverse variance weighted [odds ratio (OR) = 1.0612; 95% confidence interval (CI):1.0192–1.1049; p = 0.0039] increased the risk of allergic asthma lightly. In MR sensitivity analyses of the weighted median, a similar association was found. But no evidence for an effect of ADHD on allergic asthma risk was found in additional methods: MR-Egger (OR = 0.9592, 95% CI: 0.8384–1.0974, p = 0.5457), and weighted median (OR: =1.0341, 95% CI: 0.9785–1.0929, p = 0.2330). Also, no strong evidence for an effect of ADHD on other allergic diseases (allergic rhinitis, pollen allergy, allergic urticaria and allergic conjunctivitis) incidence was found using the inverse-variance weighted method, weighted median method and MR-Egger regression.
Conclusions
Although several studies have found a link between ADHD and allergic diseases, our findings do not support that ADHD could increase allergic diseases incidence. Randomised controlled trials or Mendelian randomization studies with larger samples are still needed to draw more precise conclusions.