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THE ECONOMICS STUDY OF QUINOA PRODUCTION TO REDUCE FOOD POVERTY GAP IN NEW VALLEY GOVERNORATE-EGYPT
Authors: Mansour Sherine F. 
Published: February 2023

This research was undertaken to determine the economic importance of Quinoa, through identifying production constraints and economic features of the investment as well as the possibility of expansion in its production in ElKharga city, New Valley Governorate, Egypt. Quinoa seeds are very nutritious. Seed, in comparison with other cereals, is higher in protein content (approx. 14.6%).Quinoa is considered an important crop supplement for wheat and it is able to reduce the food gap in Egypt, which it is cultivated in desert areas. Economics of its cultivation in the study area was also assessed. The results refer to high economic efficiency of cultivating Quinoa in the study area. investment in cultivation Quinoa is economical as the gained profit was higher than opportunity cost, since the return of the pound investor reached about 1.19.In addition to the positive contribution to the national income due to the increase in the added net value compared to the wages based on the social surplus. This research has highlighted several economic advantages about encouraging farmers, young graduates and investors to cultivate Quinoaas an untraditional crop in the New valley. Then they should be provided by seedlings from reliable sources, knowledge about its cultivation and finally production marketing. Increasing the production and establishment food from Quinoa would result in increasing the income and establishing some industries depending on by-products like fodders and fertilizers from leaves and crop west of quinoa.
Pemberdayaan siswa dan siswi Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) Karo sebagai relawan dalam pengelolaan lingkungan hidup (sosial budaya) di Kabupaten Karo, Propinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Maswita Maswita , Pratami Arifa 
Published: February 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan kepada siswa dan siswi Sekolah Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Karo untuk memberdayakan diri maupun kelompok dalam lingkungan sosial budaya khususnya ditempat tinggalnya dan umumnya untuk Kabupaten Karo Sumatera Utara. Pemberdayaan ini perlu dilaksanakan sebagai usaha untuk menjaga lingkungan budaya dan tradisi yang baik dalam kehidupan sosial budaya dan ekonomi masyarakat, apalagi Sekolah Madrasah Aliyah tersebut berada pada daerah pariwisata dan ekonomi pertanian. Kegitan pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan metode penyuluhan dan simulasi dengan membentuk kelompok siswa dan siswi. Hasil yang diperoleh setelah penyuluhan bahwa siswa siswi tersebut semakin memahami bagaimana cara mengelolah lingkungan sosial budaya dan manfaat mengelolah lingkungan. Sehingga sangat perlu dilakukan pada lingkungan sekitar rumah tangga, lingkungan sekolah hingga lingkungan yang lebih luas lagi
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Authors: Petersson Margareta , Årheim Anette 
Published: February 2023

Reading Literature in Medical Education
In the several professional educations where human encounters are important in the professional practice, the theoretical curriculum is today completed with fiction. Medical education is an example and since the 1970s the so called medical humanities have had a great impact. Doctors need developing the clinical judgment and here, the representatives claim, the encounter with literary characters, might fill the gap between theory and practice. From an empirical material we discuss in this article some aspects of the use and function of fiction at one of the medical educations in our country where doctors interested in fiction conduct the seminars. The results show that literary characters are understood as human beings; through identifying with a character you are supposed to widen and deepen your knowledge of human beings. The students are encouraged to emotional involvement in stories and to make ethical standpoints. A fact complicating the results in our investigation is that the students’ literary competence does not correspond to what the conductors expect. The literary course is also lacking long term strategies. The results each course reaches thus depend on individual conductor’s interests and reading strategies.
Representation of Women Composers in the Whittaker Library
Authors: McAulay Karen 
Published: February 2023

The Whittaker Library at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has been making a concerted effort to improve the equality and diversity of our stock for some time. In this paper, I begin by outlining my own efforts to increase the Whittaker Library’s stock of music by women composers, and scholarly literature not only by but also about women composers. As a small library in a small specialist institution, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, resources are not limitless, but it has been possible to make this project one of our priority areas. I describe the measures taken to build up stock in this area, alongside building a dedicated page on the library’s portal. Running alongside this, I have made a similar drive to improve representation of music by composers of colour. Over and above all this, we have increased our social media activity; meanwhile, another colleague; has been working with some of our academic colleagues in terms of EDI in course reading lists, as I shall also describe; and a third has been working on EDI in the drama collection. Recognising the limitations not only of budgets, but also the comparative availability of materials by and about women only a few short decades ago – not to mention historically – I aim to provide food for thought, underlining the importance of close collaboration between the library and academic colleagues.
A critical exploration of approaches to professional and leadership development to break the gender bias in academic practice and progression
Authors: Walker Alexandra 
Published: February 2023

This paper provides a critical reflection on the extent to which professional development and mentoring schemes can challenge the gender bias in academic practice for women in Further and Higher Education. The paper begins by outlining the barriers and challenges to career progression for women academics in Higher Education and the extent to which interventions, in this case engagement in a formal mentoring schemes and leadership development, can be perceived to positively influence career progression and/or professional practice. The paper will then focus on the benefits and limitations of moving to a more digital approach to mentoring and professional development, to be more inclusive and further support women to engage with initiatives that will support career progression and/or practice enhancement, through the lens of initiatives at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Social Awareness In The Poem Of Majid Siddique
Authors: Sumera Perveen  , Dr. Sadia Tahir  
Published: February 2023

Nazm is a popular form of poetry in Urdu literature, especially in 20th century, this form got progress rapidly. Allama Iqbal geared up in such a way that this placed parallel to Ghazal. As modernism spread across the world, sub-continent also adopted it because this literary form had the capacity to narrate all matters of life. Progressive Writer Movement contributed a lot in this regard. After partition, in Pakistan “Nazm” as literary form took all problems of society as its subjects.
From Josh MalihAbadi to Faiz Ahmad Faiz and from Noon Meem Rashid to Meera Jee many poets portray the real picture of their era. Majid Siddiqi is renown poet of 20th century. In the decade of seventy, he started his poetry as Ghazal-go poet but soon he chose “Nazm” to cover all matters of society. He painted the true pictures of individual and collective living through his art. In this article, efforts have been made to point out social anxiousness in his Nazm.
La prise en charge de la personne adulte en sepsie ou en choc septique à l’urgence
Authors: Tessier William , Peguero-Rodriguez Gabriela 
Published: February 2023

La prise en charge de la sepsie et du choc septique comporte plusieurs éléments à considérer. Le personnel infirmier d’urgence doit être en mesure de détecter les signes et symptômes d’une sepsie ou d’un choc septique et savoir initier promptement les interventions appropriées. Cette rapidité de détection de la sepsie ou du choc septique exerce une influence sur la morbidité et la mortalité des personnes soignées. Pour cette raison, cet article a pour objectif de synthétiser certains éléments essentiels de l’évaluation et de la surveillance infirmière des personnes en sepsie ou en choc septique confirmé ou soupçonné à l’urgence. Cet article présente 10 énoncés de type « vrai ou faux » et se veut un abrégé des lignes directrices de la Surviving Sepsis Campaign.
Retrospective screening of serum IgG glycosylation biomarker for primary Sjögren’s syndrome using lectin microarray
Authors: Li Siting , Zeng Xiaoli , Tang Shiyi , Li Xi , Zhang Guoyuan , Li Mengtao , Zeng Xiaofeng , Hu Chaojun 
Published: February 2023

Background
Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (PSS) is a systemic autoimmune disease resulting in significant loss of systemic gland secretory function. IgG glycosylation abnormalities had been found to play important roles in autoimmune diseases. Here, we aim to explore the specific changes of IgG glycosylation in PSS patient serum that could serve as potential biomarkers for disease diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

Method
From 2012 to 2018, patients diagnosed with PSS or primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) admitted consecutively to the department of Rheumatology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital were retrospectively included in this study. Glycan profiles of serum IgG from 40 PSS patients, 50 PBC patients, and 38 healthy controls were detected with lectin microarray containing 56 lectins. Lectins with significantly different signal intensity among groups were selected and validated by lectin blot assay.

Results
Lectin microarray analysis revealed that binding levels of Amaranthus Caudatus Lectin (ACL, prefers glycan Galβ3GalNAc, P = 0.011), Morniga M Lectin (MNA-M, prefers glycan mannose. P = 0.013), and Lens Culinaris Agglutinin (LCA, prefers glycan fucose) were significantly increased, while Salvia sclarea Agglutinin (SSA, prefers glycan sialylation, P = 0.001) was significantly decreased in PSS patients compared to PBC group. Compared to healthy controls, MNA-M (P = 0.001) and LCA (P = 0.028) were also significantly increased, while Phaseolus Vulgaris Erythroagglutinin and Phaseolus Vulgaris Leucoagglutinin (PHA-E and PHA-L, prefer glycan galactose, P = 0.004 and 0.006) were significantly decreased in PSS patients. The results of LCA and MNA-M were further confirmed using lectin blot assay.

Conclusion
Changes in serum IgG glycosylation in PSS increased binding levels of LCA and MNA-M lectins using microarray techniques compared to PBC patients and healthy controls, which could provide potential diagnostic value. Increased core fucose and mannose alteration of IgG may play important roles in PSS disease.
The association between physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders—a cross-sectional study of teachers
Authors: Grabara Małgorzata 
Published: February 2023

Purpose
Combined with insufficient physical activity (PA) prolonged and improperly performed sedentary work can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The aim of this study was (I) to evaluate the self-reported level of PA and the prevalence of MSDs in male and female teachers, and (II) to investigate the association between PA and MSDs in teachers in Polish primary and secondary schools.

Methods
The study included 254 teachers from primary and secondary schools from Upper Silesia, Poland, excluding physical education teachers. The level of PA was assessed using the Seven-Day Physical Activity Recall (SDPAR). A standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to assess the prevalence of MSDs.

Results
A similar percentage of female (80%) and male (90%) teachers met the WHO recommendations on moderate-intensity PA. The recommendations on performing vigorous-intensity PA were met by significantly (p = 0.002) less female than male teachers (50% and 75% respectively). Lower back disorders during the last 12 months and the last 7 days (57% and 45%, respectively) were the most commonly reported MSDs by teachers, followed by neck (53%, 40%), upper back (39%, 28%), and knee disorders (37%, 26%). The highest pain intensity was experienced by the teachers in the lower back and neck. Teachers with a greater number of MSDs were less likely to engage in vigorous-intensity PA and total PA than those with fewer painful areas of the body. Pain intensity in the neck, knees, upper- and lower back, and wrists/hands was negatively related to moderate and total PA. BMI negatively correlated with total PA, moderate-intensity PA vigorous-intensity PA, and high vigorous-intensity PA.

Conclusions
The study revealed the association between PA and MSDs in studied teachers. The most of the studied teachers met the WHO recommendation, and women were less likely to perform vigorous and high-vigorous PA than men. The lower back and neck disorders were the most common among the teachers.
Estimation of Heterosis for Seed Yield and Yield Contributing Characters of Desi x Desi Crosses of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Late Sown Condition
Authors: Choudhary Rekha , Jain S. K. , Jat Seema , Ola Mahaveer Prasad , Burdak Anita , Gupta Deepak 
Published: February 2023

Aims: To estimate the relative heterosis & heterobeltiosis for seed yield and it’s contributing characters in chickpea. The study was conducted in chickpea for the evaluation of genetic makeup of chickpea genotypes and their further use in chickpea improvement program, information regarding their mean performance and heterosis is very helpful.
Study Design: Randomized block design (RBD) was followed.
Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted at research farm, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura (SKNAU, Jobner, Jaipur, Rajasathan) during rabi2019-2022.
Methodology: An investigation consisted of eight chickpea genotypes viz., RSG-888, CSJD-884, RSG-963, RSG-973, RSG-974, CSJ-515, Avrodhi and HC-5 and crossed in all possible combinationswere raised inrandomized block design (RBD) with three replications in late sown condition December, 2021.
Results: The ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) for different characters revealed that the significant mean square due to generations and parents for all the studied characters under study.The maximum relative heterosis over mid-parent was observed as 49.99 per cent (CSJ-515 × HC-5). Similarly, maximum heterosis over better parent was observed as 35.46 per cent (RSG-973 × HC-5). Therefore, these crosses were observed more heterotic as well as heterobeltiotic for seed yield per plant under late sown environment.
Conclusion: In this study additive and non additive type of gene actions were important in governing all traits studied resulting in high heterosis in selected cross combinations for seed yield per plant and attributed traits.
Total skin electron therapy vertical profiles measured using radiochromic film
Authors: Cappelletto Nicole I. C. , Shim Martin G. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundVertical dose profiles of Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) electron fields are often measured using ionization chambers (ICs); however, resulting protocols are tedious and time consuming due to complex gantry arrangements, numerous point dose measurements and extra–cameral corrections. This inefficiency is reduced when using radiochromic film (RCF) dosimetry through simultaneous dose sampling and the elimination of IC‐related measurement corrections.PurposeTo investigate the feasibility of RCF dosimetry for TSET vertical profile measurements and establish a novel RCF based vertical profile quality assurance protocol.MethodsThirty‐one vertical profiles were measured using GAFChromic® EBT‐XD RCF on two matched linear accelerators (linacs) over 1.5 years. Absolute dose was quantified using a triple channel calibration method. Two IC profiles were collected for comparison to RCF profiles. Twenty‐one archived IC measured profiles from two different matched linacs from 2006 to 2011 were analyzed. Inter‐ and intra‐profile dose variability was compared between dosimeters. The time required for the RCF and IC protocols was compared.ResultsRCF measured inter‐profile variability ranged from 0.66%–5.16% and 1.30%–3.86% for the two linacs. A 0.2%–5.4% inter‐profile variability was observed for archived IC measured profiles. RCF measured intra‐profile variability ranged from 10.0%–15.8%; six of 31 profiles exceeded the EORTC ± 10% limit. Archived IC measured profiles exhibited lower intra‐profile variability (4.5%–10.4%). RCF and IC measured profiles agreed in the center of the field; however, RCF doses measured 170–179 cm above the TSET treatment box base were ∼7% greater. Modification to the RCF phantom eliminated this discrepancy, resulting in comparable intra‐profile variability and agreeance with the ±10% limit. Measurement times were reduced from 3 h (IC protocol) to 30 min (RCF protocol).ConclusionsRCF dosimetry improves protocol efficiency. RCF has been established as a valuable dosimeter for TSET vertical profile quantification when compared to ICs as the gold standard.
Safety and patient experience with at‐home infusion of ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis
Authors: Barrera Britney , Simpson Haley , Engebretson Eric , Sillau Stefan , Valdez Brooke , Parra‐González José , Winger Ryan C. , Epperson Lou Anne , Banks Ashley , Pierce Kathryn , Spotts Melanie , O'Gean Katie , Alvarez Enrique , Gross Robert , Piquet Amanda L. , Schreiner Teri , Corboy John R. , Pei Jinglan , Vollmer Timothy L. , Nair Kavita V. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate safety (infusion‐related reactions [IRRs]) and patient satisfaction (patient‐reported outcomes [PROs]) for at‐home ocrelizumab administration for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).MethodsThis open‐label study included adult patients with an MS diagnosis who had completed a ≥ 600‐mg ocrelizumab dose, had a patient‐determined disease steps score of 0 to 6 and had completed PROs. Eligible patients received a 600‐mg ocrelizumab home‐based infusion over 2 h, followed by 24‐h and 2‐week post‐infusion follow‐up calls. IRRs and adverse events (AEs) were documented during infusions and follow‐up calls. PROs were completed before and 2 weeks post infusion.ResultsOverall, 99 of 100 expected patients were included (mean [SD] age, 42.3 [7.7] years; 72.7% female; 91.9% White). The mean (SD) infusion time was 2.5 (0.6) hours, and 75.8% of patients completed their ocrelizumab infusion between 2 to 2.5 h. The IRR incidence rate was 25.3% (95% CI: 16.7%, 33.8%)—similar to other shorter ocrelizumab infusion studies—and all AEs were mild/moderate. In total, 66.7% of patients experienced AEs, including itch, fatigue, and grogginess. Patients reported significantly increased satisfaction with the at‐home infusion process and confidence in the care provided. Patients also reported a significant preference for at‐home infusion compared with prior infusion center experiences.InterpretationIRRs and AEs occurred at acceptable rates during in‐home infusions of ocrelizumab over a shorter infusion time. Patients reported increased confidence and comfort with the home infusion process. Findings from this study provide evidence of the safety and feasibility of home‐based ocrelizumab infusion over a shorter infusion period.
Ultrabroadband and Reconfigurable Transmissive Acoustic Metascreen
Authors: Fan Xudong , Zhu Yifan , Su Zihao , Li Ning , Huang Xiaolong , Kang Yang , Li Can , Weng Chunsheng , Zhang Hui , Liang Bin , Assouar Badreddine 
Published: February 2023

AbstractPassive acoustic wave manipulations are severely constrained by the narrow frequency bandwidth of acoustic metastructures. In this research, an unprecedented type of reconfigurable acoustic metascreen is proposed for broadband manipulations of transmitted acoustic waves. The conceived structure is composed of uniquely designed unit cells producing the modulation of the transmitted phase shift within the full 2π range with an excellent impedance matching with the background medium. By rationally arranging the reconfigurable elements within the metascreen based on the corresponding parameter profile, different phenomena and functionalities can be easily realized. As examples, acoustic focusing and acoustic bending are presented to showcase the performance of the proposed metascreen. We indeed numerically and experimentally demonstrate the ultra‐broadband and reconfigurable features of our concept over an astonishing frequency range extending from 3 to 17 kHz, which covers the majority spectrum of the audible range of human hearing. Our work provides a unique and remarkable conceptual design of acoustic metascreen opening a promising and pragmatic route to conceive compact broadband acoustic devices, where wavefront manipulations on broadband sound signals or pulsed signals are required.
Floquet Transmission in Weyl/Multi‐Weyl and Nodal‐Line Semimetals through a Time‐Periodic Potential Well
Authors: Bera Sandip , Sekh Sajid , Mandal Ipsita 
Published: February 2023

AbstractA quantum pumping protocol through which the quasiparticles of Weyl/multi‐Weyl and nodal‐line semimetals are subjected to a time‐periodic rectangular potential well is considered. The presence of an oscillating potential of frequency ω creates equispaced Floquet side‐bands with spacing . As a result, a Fano resonance is observed when the difference in the Fermi energy (i.e., the energy of the incident quasiparticle), and the energy of one of the (quasi)bound state levels of the well, coincides with the energy of an integer number of photons (each carrying energy quantum ). Using the Floquet theory and the scattering matrix approach in the zero‐temperature non‐adiabatic pumping limit, characteristic Fano resonance patterns are found in the transmission coefficients. The inflection points in the pumped shot noise spectra also serve as a proxy for the corresponding Fano resonances. Therefore, the pumped shot noise is also numerically evaluated. Finally, the existence of the Fano resonance points is correlated to the (quasi)bound states of the well, by explicitly calculating the bound states of the static well (which are a subset of the bound states of the driven system). Since semimetals with anisotropic dispersions are considered, all the features observed depend on the orientation of the potential well.
Preparation and characterization of biodegradable starch foam composite with treated Khlum fiber for food packaging
Authors: Kaewtatip Kaewta , Saepoo Thonyaporn , Sarak Sukanya , Mayakun Jaruwan , Chaibundit Chiraphon 
Published: February 2023

AbstractStarch foam is a completely biodegradable material that can replace petroleum‐based foams. However, starch foams are sensitive to water and have poor mechanical properties. Khlum fiber that had been alkali‐treated for 1 h (KF‐1h) showed excellent properties as a reinforcement of starch foam. KF‐1h was added to starch at loadings of 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt%. The starch foam composite reinforced with 1 wt% of KF‐1h presented uniformly distributed cells of uniform size, and produced the highest values for flexural stress at maximum load (3.43 MPa), hardness (92.50), and water contact angle (122°) of the studied foams. The modulus of the starch foam composite increased with increments of KF‐1h content but the density and color of the starch foam and the biodegradation process in soil were only slightly affected. This work also demonstrated a practical application of the proposed starch foam composite as a biodegradable food container.