15th October Research Articles

LINGUISTIC MANIFESTATIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SPEECH BEHAVIORS OF MALE AND FEMALE POLITICIANS IN TELEVISED DEBATES

With more women entering politics, it is unclear if they are held to the same standards as their male counterparts or if they must adjust to new voter expectations. According to the Language Expectancy Theory, women are less successful than men in persuasion through verbal aggression because they are thought to go against social norms on acceptable behavior while men’s aggressive behavior is not perceived negatively. It is assumed that people form expectations about linguistic actions (language as a tool for communication) that ultimately influence their acceptance or rejection of persuasive messages. Men and women are expected to behave differently when being verbally aggressive, and those who do not fit these expectations are viewed more negatively than those who adhere to them. This research looks at two political debates to analyze aggressive speech behaviors of male and female politicians held on 19th February 2020 in Las Vegas and 15th October 2019 in Ohio . The study examines the linguistic manifestations of aggressive speech behaviors of male and female politicians in televised debates, considering the effects of the gender of the speakers. Two democratic presidential debates were used in this research.

A Tribute to Professor Brigitte Smit: An Extraordinary Researcher and Scholar, a Lifelong Learner, an Inspiring Mentor, an Unwavering Advocate, and a Dear Friend

In this editorial, we provide a tribute to Professor (Prof) Brigitte Smit, who died on 15th October 2022. In particular, we celebrate the life of Prof Smit who graced this earth not just an extraordinary researcher and scholar, but also a lifelong learner, an inspiring mentor, an unwavering advocate for her students, and a dear friend to many.

Impact of sowing dates and nutrient levels on growth attributes of toria (Brassica campestris var. toria) in trans-gangetic region of Punjab

The present investigation was carried out at the experimental farm, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab during 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with 3 dates of sowing i.e. D1 (1st October), D2 (15th October) and D3 (30th October) and 4 different levels of fertilizer i.e.75 % RDF, 100 % RDF, 125 % RDF and 150 % RDF altogether 12 treatment combinations of dates of sowing and fertilizer levels replicated thrice. Among different temporal dynamics (sowing dates), D1 (1st October) recorded maximum values for plant height (151.20 cm), primary branches (10.33) and Secondary branches (8.91), Leaf area (64.28 cm2), Fresh weight (242.7 g), Dry weight (28.45 g), CGR (0.558 g m-2day-1), RGR (1.39 g-1 g-1day-1). Regarding the effect of various nutrient levels, the maximum plant height (128.05cm), the number of primary and secondary branches (10.44, 8.44), Leaf area (64.67 cm2), Fresh and dry weight (253.16 g, 29.55 g), CGR (0.581 g m-2day-1), RGR (1.42 g-1 g-1day-1) were recorded in the application of 100% RDF. The interaction of 1st DOS (1st October) × 100% RDF recorded maximum values in terms of most of the growth parameters of commercial importance. So it can be concluded that for better growth and development the toria plants should be sown on 1st October with the application of 100% RDF.

The Effect of Cardiac Surgery in Children with Trisomy 13 And Trisomy 18: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Infants with trisomy 13 or trisomy 18 frequently suffer from cardiac anomalies. Our study aims to look at the impact of using cardiac surgery on mortality and functional outcome in patients with trisomy 13 and trisomy 18. A search for articles was done on PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and CENTRAL databases; from inception until 30th October 2022. Quantitative analysis was done using Meta XL and Review Manager 5.4. A p=-value of 0.05 was adopted as the significance threshold. The database search yielded 1,127 articles but only 17 were included in this systematic review. This paper reports a total of 2,551 trisomy cases. 672 cases were T13, 1478 cases were T18 and 401 cases were undefined. The calculated Odds Ratio (OR) was 4.20 95%CI, 2.70 - 6.52], with a p-value < 0.00001. There was also the finding that cardiac surgery had a more positive impact on mortality and discharge outcomes for T18 patients than T13 patients. The difference, however was statistically insignificant. In conclusion, the use of cardiac surgery to manage T13 and T18 patients is plausible, but other factors like post-operative complications should be taken into account.

Phytochemical Screening and Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Different Parts of Anonidium mannii (Oliv) Engl. et Diels.

Aims: This study aimed at identifying the phytochemical constituents, to evaluate and compare the in vitro antioxidant potential of the methanolic extracts of the leaves, trunk (wood and bark) and roots (wood and bark) of Anonidium mannii (Oliv) Engl. and Diels which is used in Cameroon for the treatment of rheumatism. 
 Place and Duration of Study: The work was conducted at the Pharmacochemistry and Natural Substances Laboratories of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala. All the experiments were carried out from the 15th October 2019 to the 31th July 2020.
 Methodology: Phytochemical screening was based on conventional techniques focusing on color reactions and precipitation. The evaluation of the antioxidant power was carried out by the method of scavenging the free radical DPPH of the extracts and by reading the absorbance for each concentration at 517 nm.
 Results: The phytochemical screening of the extracts revealed the presence of alkaloïds, flavonoïds, anthraquinones, coumarins, terpenes, steroïds, saponins, phenols and anthocyanins. All extracts tested showed antioxidant activity, particularly root wood with an IC50 = 1.85 µg/ml identical to the standard (BHT: Butylhydroxytoluène).
 Conclusion: Due to evidence that reactive oxygen species play a causal role in auto-immune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, these results justify the use of the leaves or the stem bark of A. mannii in the traditional pharmacopeia for the treatment of rheumatism. However, the wood of the roots having presented the best activity (IC50 = 1.85 µg/ml). It would be beneficial to suggest this plant part to the local populations for the management of that pathology. This study is the first comparative biological study conducted on the different parts of A. mannii.

Report on the 25th meeting of the ECCR 30th Sep-2nd October 2022.

The 25th meeting of the European Council for Cardiovascular Research (ECCR) was onsite in Villa Fiorita, Treviso Italy. More than 70 participants, including trainees, early career researchers and established investigators from several European countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK) and the USA met face-to-face to enjoy three days of outstanding research presentations. The meeting covered several topics of cardiovascular research: from vascular, cardiac, and metabolic aspects to Covid-19, and from basic to clinical research.

Japanese Dental Society of Anesthesiology Celebrates 50 Years.

The Japanese Dental Society of Anesthesiology (JDSA), with ∼2600 members, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special banquet after its annual scientific session at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo on Sunday, October 30th, hosted by JDSA President, Professor Takehiko Iijima. Professor Emeritus Yuzuro Kaneko gave the celebration address titled “The History of Japanese Dental Anesthesiology.”Dental anesthesiology in Japan began with physician anesthesiologists who saw the need to train dentists to provide anesthesia for dental and oral & maxillofacial surgery. Professor Yasuya Kubota, a physician who later trained as a dentist, opened the first dental anesthesiology department in Japan at Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 1967. Gradually, virtually every dental school opened their own separate department in the 1970s and 1980s, and these departments began dental anesthesiology residency programs. To manage patients who required hospital admission following surgery, dedicated dental hospitals run jointly by dental anesthesiology and oral & maxillofacial surgery emerged with some facilities having dedicated intensive care units for patients requiring intubation following surgery, such as for head and neck cancer surgery and, as was common in the past, orthognathic surgery. Dental anesthesiology was recognized as one of only 5 dental specialties by the Japanese federal government in 2006.The Japanese Board of Dental Anesthesiology (JBDA) was formed to assess competence in anesthesia care in 1977. With time, 2 examinations were developed – Board Certification (1336 dentists) and Specialist Certification (339 dentists). The examination for JDBA board certified dentists occurs after 2 years of dental anesthesiology residency and allows these dentists to provide conscious sedation (as it is referred to in Japan), including the use of propofol to achieve this level of sedation, in private dental offices. Specialist Certification allows for general anesthesia to be administered in dental offices and generally requires an additional 3 years of training. Oral & maxillofacial surgeons may also provide conscious sedation after their residencies. Unlike in the US, conscious sedation guidelines recommend that the sedation dentist does not participate in the surgical procedure. Deep sedation and general anesthesia may only be provided by dentist anesthesiologists dedicated to anesthesia provision as is the case in all other parts of the world other than North America.At the 50th Anniversary Celebration, congratulations were offered by the presidents of the Japanese Society of Dental Sciences, the Japanese Dental Association, the Japanese Society of Anesthesiology, and various elected officials representing several agencies of government. Greetings and congratulations from the ASDA and the ADSA were made by Dr. Steven Ganzberg, who also lectured at the annual scientific session.We applaud the outstanding research and high level of clinical activity by dental anesthesiology in Japan. We in the US are all proud to have Japanese dental anesthesiologists as our colleagues. We wish the JDSA continued success as we celebrate 50 years of dedication to the art and science of dental anesthesiology with them.Respectfully submitted,

Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among pharmacy students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Background: In the wake of COVID-19 prevention, a growing attention has been devoted to administering vaccines among various sub-group populations including community health care providers. As a community health worker pharmacists and pharmacy students played a crucial role in patient-centered services for managing COVID-19. Examining pharmacy students’ vaccine acceptance intent has great potential in understanding how pharmacists’ perception impacts community people. This study investigated COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pharmacy students in Bangladesh and identified the potential factors associated with their vaccine acceptance and hesitancy. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was deployed online using Google forms in English and conveniently sent to 1190 pharmacy students at different universities between 15th October 2021 and 15th December 2021. The convenience sampling consisted of 1034 student pharmacists (response rate 86.9%) who participated in this study. Binary logistic regressions and Chi-squared test were used for rationalizing the study objectives. Results: The pooled COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate was 908 (87.8%; 95% CI 85.8─87.8) among student pharmacists while 29.6% (95% CI 25.4─33.9) admitted the willingness to pay (WTP) for a COVID-19 vaccine. Out of 12 vital predictive factors, “safety,” “efficacy,” and “trust” had the strongest significant and positive association with vaccine acceptance (p=0.000). The logistic analysis also revealed that “communication” and “information sufficiency” had a significant positive association with vaccine acceptance (p=0.035 and 0.038, respectively) among student pharmacists. Although the odds of accepting the COVID-19 vaccine were found to be 1.1; an insignificant association between gender and vaccine acceptance was observed in the Chi-squared test. Conclusions: The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine apprehension will reduce if vaccine-related information becomes more publicly available. Ensuring easy access to scientific information with evidence-based and tailored communication would enhance vaccine acceptance among pharmacy students. Implementation of multidisciplinary educational intervention would support the health care students to achieve adequate knowledge on vaccination consequences.

24-hour sodium and potassium excretion in the Americas: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

To determine the 24-hour urinary sodium and potassium excretions in the Americas. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed seeking for studies conducted between 1990 and 2021 in adults living in any sovereign state of the Americas in Medline, Embase, Scopus, SciELO, and Lilacs. The search was first run on October 26th, 2020 and was updated on December 15th, 2021. Of 3 941 abstracts reviewed, 74 studies were included from 14 countries, 72 studies reporting urinary sodium (27 387 adults), and 42 studies reporting urinary potassium (19 610 adults) carried out between 1990 and 2020. Data were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis model. Mean excretion was 157.29 mmol/24h (95% CI, 151.42-163.16) for sodium and 57.69 mmol/24h (95% CI, 53.35-62.03) for potassium. When only women were considered, mean excretion was 135.81 mmol/24h (95% CI, 130.37-141.25) for sodium and 51.73 mmol/24h (95% CI, 48.77-54.70) for potassium. In men, mean excretion was 169.39 mmol/24h (95% CI, 162.14-176.64) for sodium and 62.67 mmol/24h (95% CI, 55.41-69.93) for potassium. Mean sodium excretion was 150.09 mmol/24h (95% CI, 137.87-162.30) in the 1990s and 159.79 mmol/24h (95% CI, 151.63-167.95) in the 2010s. Mean potassium excretion was 58.64 mmol/24h (95% CI, 52.73-64.55) in the 1990s and 56.33 mmol/24/h (95% CI, 48.65-64.00) in the 2010s. These findings suggest that sodium excretions are almost double the maximum level recommended by the World Health Organization and potassium excretions are 35% lower than the minimum requirement; therefore, major efforts to reduce sodium and to increase potassium intakes should be implemented.

Allometric dynamics of Sinapis alba under different ecological conditions

ObjectivesThe indigenous oilseed crops are facing the problems of insects, diseases attack with poor yield potential. Canola needs high water requirement and also > 50 % shattering losses. Therefore, farmers are compelled to cultivate alternative crops. Sinapis alba is the best replacement of winter rapeseed due to superior phenotypic plasticity for dry temperate climate like Pakistan Pertinent sowing time augments the soil and climatic resources efficiency in a specific ecological zone to expose various phenological stages for appropriate growth and development to achieve potential yield. MethodsField experiments were performed to appraise the suitable sowing date at three locations (NARC, SAWCRI and Talagang) in Pothwar plateau of Pakistan. Six sowing dates from 1st October up to 15th December with fifteen days interval were quart replicated in RCBD during two 2017–18 and 2018–19. Explicated environment of various locations prudently influenced Sinapis alba performance and yield attributes to accomplish potential yield during both years. Among sowing dates, 15th October enormously promoted morphological development to attained maximum mean values of pods plant−1, 1000-seed weight, biological yield and seed yield. Among locations, SAWCRI nurtured highest number of plants−2, plant height, primary and secondary branches, pods plant−1, seed pod-1, 1000-seed weight, biological yield and seed yield. Variability in Agro-meteorological indices of three locations significantly influenced the interactive effect of year × location × sowing dates for growth and yield attributes of Sinapis alba. It was observed that 15th October sowing at SAWCRI attained 2.25 t ha−1 seed yield that was 10.9 % and 24.4 % higher from the optimal dates at NARC and Talagang that accomplished 84.43 %. 91.12 % and 95.76 % more yield from the delayed (15th Dec) sowing at three locations. ConclusionBetter coordination of soil and climatic conditions with 15th October sowing for growth and development signified the monumental importance of optimal sowing date as the benchmark of superior crop productivity to improve the livelihood of the farmers.

Assessing debris-flow activity and geomorphic changes caused by an extreme rainstorm: the case study of the Liera catchment (Dolomites, northeastern Italy)

Collecting information on sediment source areas and mobilized sediment volume is a fundamental step toward a better understanding of geomorphic changes caused by extreme events. This study aims to analyze the morphological changes caused by debris flows in a mountain catchment from both a quantitative (volume changes) and qualitative (spatial patterns of erosion and deposition) perspective in a catchment of the Dolomites (Liera catchment, 37.7 km2), which was severely affected by the Vaia storm (27th - 30th October 2018). The study of the geomorphic impacts of the Vaia storm in the Liera catchment, which was carried out in the frame of the Interreg SedInOut project (2019-2022), includes: (i) the creation and comparison of pre- (2015) and post-event (2019) sediment sources inventories, (ii) the analysis of landforms evolution and, leveraging the availability of multitemporal high-resolution DTMs, (iii) the quantification of sediment volumes mobilized by debris-flows. The results show a substantial increase in sediment sources (mostly shallow landslides and debris-flow channels). Large sediment volumes were eroded and transported by debris flows, but the supply of sediment to the main channel was rather limited because most of the sediment was deposited on the alluvial fans of debris-flow channels.

Preface for the Special Issue οn the Μ7.0 Samos Island (Aegean Sea) earthquake of 30th October 2020: reconnaissance missions and first observations

Preface for the Special Issue οn the Μ7.0 Samos Island (Aegean Sea) earthquake of 30th October 2020: reconnaissance missions and first observations

Art Appreciation on Mughal Miniature Paintings from Islamic Art Museum Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

This paper discusses the art appreciation on Mughal miniature paintings from Islamic Art Museum Kuala Lumpur. The focus of appreciation is from five miniature painting had been exhibited at IAMM. Namely The exhibition of 14 Dynasties and a Region: The History and Culture of the Muslim World from 8th June until 16th October 2022. The analysis of the artwork is focused on the layout composition, variation of colors and the style The discipline of art history has been pioneered by the west and directly inevitably their formulas are also used in analyzing Islamic works of art.

Effect of sowing environments and N-levels on wheat varieties under irrigated region of Jammu

A field experiments were conducted during rabi 2015-16 and 2016-17 at SKUAST-Jammu, J&K UT to find out the effect of sowing environments and nitrogen levels on performance of varieties of wheat. Three varieties HD 2967, RSP 561 and WH 1105 with three sowing environments 25th October (early), 14th November and 4th December and three levels of nitrogen, viz. 100, 125 and 150 kg/ha replicated thrice in split split plot design. Among the varieties, WH 1105 recorded significantly higher yield than HD 2967 and RSP 561. Early sowing (25th October) of wheat produced statistically higher grain, straw and biological yield values than normal (14th November) and late sowing (4th December) environments along with higher yield attributes. The higher nitrogen dose 25 kg (125 kg/ha), than recommended dose (100 kg/ha) exhibited higher yield attributing parameters and yield of wheat crop. Early sowing and WH 1105 also recorded higher net returns and B:C ratio.

About the Commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) in Humboldt County (California) - #Audrie Taylor Pott September 12th 2012 - #Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W October 26th 2013 - #Catherine Daisy Coleman August 04th 2020

About the Commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) in Humboldt County (California) - #Audrie Taylor Pott September 12th 2012 - #Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W October 26th 2013 - #Catherine Daisy Coleman August 04th 2020

Prevalence of sexual harassment among young Spaniards before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdown period in Spain

BackgroundSexual harassment is a type of coercion, including social pressure, intimidation, physical force, and verbal acts, in addition to other forms such as cyber-harassment, recognized as a major important public health problem.MethodsThis cross-sectional study, based on a survey administered online to men and women aged 18 to 35 years and living in Spain throughout 15th and 28th October 2020, aims to analyze the prevalence and factors associated with sexual harassment among young people in Spain within the last 12 months, particularly according to the COVID-19 lockdown period. It has been conducted by bivariate analysis and robust Poisson regression models. The final sample includes 2.515 participants.ResultsThe results indicate that women were almost twice as likely as men to experience sexual harassment (49% vs 22.2%). Also, among heterosexual men and women, the estimated prevalence was lower concerning that observed among bisexuals, gays, and lesbians (31.5% vs 53, 39.2, and 34.6% respectively). The prevalence percentage in the 18–24 age group was twice high as that observed in the 30–35 age group. Finally, during the lockdown period, the harassment through electronic channels increased (32.6% vs 16.5 and 17.8% before and after this period, respectively) and decreased on public roads (22.9% vs 63.4 and 54.4% pre-lockdown and post-lockdown periods, respectively).ConclusionThese findings highlight that sexual harassment presents a high prevalence among young people, especially cyber-harassment, and workplace harassment and it is important to be aware that young women are more likely to suffer harassment and even more if they do not have a partner or have LGB orientation. During the lockdown sexual harassment has moved from public spaces to the social network.

Quality Deterioration of Rice Grains under High Temperature Stress

High temperatures, which cause a decline in grain weight and quality, are one of the most significant environmental concerns checking productivity of rice in tropical areas. To combat these problems, understanding the consequences of high temperature stress on nutritional qualities of rice is imperative. An experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi during 2019-2020 with rice variety Jyothi cultivated during five dates of planting [June 1st (D1), June 30th (D2), October 1st (D3), October 30th (D4) and January 1st (D5)] under open condition (O) and climate-controlled green house (GH). Grains obtained from different treatments were analyzed for different quality parameters like milling percentage, head rice recovery, starch, amylose, protein, fat and mineral (Ca, Fe, Zn, P) content. Highest milling percentage, head rice recovery, starch, amylose, protein, fat and mineral (Ca, Fe, Zn, P) content were observed during June 1st planting and lowest during January 1st planting. When comparing the two growing conditions, grains obtained from open condition had high milling percentage, head rice recovery, starch, amylose, protein, fat and mineral (Ca, Fe, Zn, P) content than that under climate-controlled greenhouse. The study shows that high temperature stress on plants can be managed by early sowing of rice cultivars in all the three seasons viz. virippu, mundakan and puncha and rice grains obtained from virippu sowing gives good quality grains as compared to that of mundakan and puncha planted grains.

INNOVATION OF THE MODEL OF ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES OF COMMITTEE FOR ETHNIC MINORITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2021-2026 AND ORIENTATION OF THE NEXT STAGE

The system of ethnic minority affairs agencies at the central level (ministerial level) currently has a Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs; the locality has the provincial Ethnic Minority Committee, the district Ethnic Minority Office, which is the advisory agency for state management of ethnic affairs. In response to the renewal requirements of the Party and Government has set forth for the organization of the apparatus at all levels in the current period and within the organizational model and operating mechanism of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, the process of practice revealed some limitations. Regarding the Party’s guidelines and policies and the State’s law on organizational structure at Conclusion No. 65-KL/TW, October 30th, 2019 of the Politburo on “continue to implement Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW of the Central Committee of the Communist Party (Term IX) on ethnic affairs in the new situation” defined: “Renovating the model of organizational structure, functions and tasks of state management agency on ethnic affairs in order to ensure synchronization, unification, streamlining, improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, meet requirements and tasks in the new situation” and implement Resolution No. 76/NQ-CP On July 15th, 2021 of the Government promulgated the State Administration Reform Master Program for the period of 2021-2030. Internally, the organizational model and operation of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs over the past 10 years, from 2010 to now, have revealed a number of shortcomings and limitations such as: The Committee’s operating mechanism is unknown; The coordination between state management agencies in the implementation of ethnic minority affairs is not consistent... Therefore, the study proposes “Innovating the organizational and operational model of the governing agency of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs in the period of 2021-2026 and orientation for the next phase” contributing to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation of ethnic minority affairs agency is necessary. Keywords: Ethnic minority affairs; Apparatus organization; State management; Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs

Impact of Cultivars, Planting Dates And Chicken Manners on Vegetative Growth And Yield of Onion (allium Cepa L.)

The study was examined the effects of three planting dates (1st October, 15th October, and 1st November) and three levels of chicken manures (0, 1000, and 1500 g.m-1) on two cultivars of onion (Texas Early white and Early white Grano) during the growth season 2021–2022 at the vegetable research farm of the Protected Cultivation Department, Zakho Technical Institute/Dohuk Polytechnic University. The results showed that there were no significant differences between two cultivars in all traits excepted the cultivar Texas was superior over cultivar Grano in number of leaves plant-1. Planting date at 1st October led to significant differences in plant length (cm), number of leaves plant-1, mean bulb weight (g), number of stored leaves bulb-1, total yield (t.ha-1), N%, P%, K% and S% in bulbs. Application chicken manures especially 1000 g.m-1 significantly increased all traits. The combination among (cultivar Texas, 1st October planting date and 1000 g.m-1 chicken manure significantly enhanced the plant length (66.14 cm), number of leaves plant-1 (18.18), mean bulb weight (328.51 g), number of stored leaves bulb-1 (13.11), total yield (38.55 t.ha-1), N% (2.64%), P% (0.432%), K% (4.32%) and S% (0.661% in bulbs

3MO Genomic evolution of non-small cell lung cancer during the establishment and propagation of patient-derived xenograft models

3MO Genomic evolution of non-small cell lung cancer during the establishment and propagation of patient-derived xenograft models