Introduction Of New Concept Research Articles

Domestication of Arabo-Islamic Words in the Ilọrin Dialect of Yorùbá

Language is a dynamic phenomenon which develops-among other things with the introduction of new concept. Yoruba language-like many other living languages- has developed for its ability to accommodate new concepts into its vocabulary. With the introduction of Islam to many parts of the world, Arabic becomes the instrument to convey its concepts. Some of these concepts are either adopted as a loan word or being literally translated. However, Yoruba dialect spoken in Ilorin adopts a strategy of domesticating some of the Arab-Islamic words despite the fact that some of these concepts do not exist in Yoruba Language. This work therefore aims at identifying and trace the origin of the domesticated Arabic of Islamic concept popularly used in the dialect of Ilorin people. Forty (40) of such words are selected in the areas of Islamic doctrine, civilization and materials. Meanwhile simple percentage is used to analyze some variables in the work. After the study it is discovered that the heterogenic composition of Ilorin assisted in the domestication of Islamic concept from Arabic. A sizeable of them are from Yoruba origin coined and adopted from Yoruba while some of these words are from other Languages. Interestingly these words only do not find their ways in Yoruba dictionary but are also regularly used among Yoruba people in Nigeria. It is recommended that further studies should be conducted in this area for the purpose of enriching relationship between Arabic and Yoruba Languages.

The Application of Smart Home Concept into Existing Typical Malaysian Single-storey Terrace Houses: Device Installation

A Smart Home Concept is often referred to the application of smart system technology into residential typology of building. It is a system in which provide home automation that used by the home owner in order to adjust the condition of the house either they are home or away from home. In Malaysia, typical single-storey terrace houses builds according the specifications through a conventional construction complied with Universal Building By-Laws 1985 that help occupants to live in safe and comfort. However, with the introduction of new concept and new technology of Smart Home, Malaysian residential building is upgraded. Thus, aim of this study is to identify the aspects of Smart Home Concept that will inform its usage and application into existing typical Malaysian single-storey terrace houses in terms of device installation. Three major Smart Home system providers were interviewed in order to gain information for the analysis. The analysis is basically to test the applicability of the system in terms of its ideal positioning and installation construction. At the end of this paper, the objective of the study is achieved, in which, smart home concept requires proper planning of home furnishing for them to work effectively. In terms of installation construction, there is no needs to do major renovation or hacking of the existing houses.

Effect of nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus disease-19 pandemic on daily activities and study pattern of the 1st MBBS students

Background: The 1st year medical students are in a daily habit of attending college and being utterly preoccupied with lectures, practicals, studies, and examinations. This year with the introduction of new concept of competency-based medical education students was exposed to hospital set up by early clinical exposure. Since the news of a nationwide lockdown was announced from March 26, 2020, in response to the spread of the coronavirus disease-19 virus, not only it created a drastic change in the functioning of the country but also imparted a great impact on the 1st year medical students. To complete scheduled curriculum, online teaching-learning sessions were initiated by medical colleges. Students tried their best to cope up with new online learning sessions, completing assignments, and appearing for vivas. This situation was completely unexpected and they had to attend online sessions with family members around them. Aims and Objectives: The study was planned in, first MBBS (Phase I) students to analyze study pattern, perception toward various aspects of online teaching and daily activities during nationwide lockdown period. Materials and Methods: This study was undertaken among the 1st MBBS (Phase I, Block III) student volunteers in a local medical college. After approval by the Institutional Ethical Committee, a Google Form was designed, specifically based on the daily routine, perception toward various aspects of online teaching, time spent on studying and study pattern of Phase I students. The data was represented as mean±standard deviation. The responses were tabulated in percentage. Results: About 93.9% of the students were primarily engaged in studies and 79.2% of students were involved in exercise at home. About 84% of students were satisfied with online teaching sessions. About 70.5% and 59.7% of the students felt an increased sleep duration and screen time on mobile respectively, while only 26.2% of the students felt that their study time was increased. They were involved in various health related activities and hobbies and had quality time with parents. Conclusion: This lockdown had a positive effect toward the optimistic thought processes of the students while engaging in family bonding and revisiting hobbies for a short duration. It is seen to be effective and helpful to the students having online lectures.

Study on the Technology Trends and Development Plan of Bioimaging for New Drug Development

With change of medical paradigm toward patient-focused and personalized medication, the focus has changed from treatment of diseases to prevention of diseases. Owing to the increase in chronic diseases and population aging, the Korean pharmaceutical market size has rapidly increased, making the pharmaceutical industry the next-generation strategic sector. However, when considering the scale of investments, has indicated very low success rate. In addition, it took very long time to develop a new drug, leading to such undesirable outcomes (approval of small number of new drugs and decreased productivity, compared to R&D investment). Therefore, the need for development of new drug development strategies and introduction of new concept to increase the efficiency of the new drug development and to reduce the devel-opment cost has been highlighted. Accordingly, it is necessary to assure paradigm shift and coherent linking of pre-clinical and clinical studies, in order to correctly select candidate drugs for clinical studies. In order to overcome limitations of clin-ical studies, developed countries have expanded supports and investments in development of techniques for clinical eval-uation and improvement of clinical program. Techniques obtained from such activities will be primarily used in establishing regulatory requirements as well as international standards. One of such alternative techniques for clinical evaluations is “bioimaging technique”. The bioimaging technique is a non-invasive technique to show living organism s structural and functional images. It can visualize normal biological processes, pathological processes and pharmacological responses to treatments and enable objective measurement and evaluation. It includes X-ray, CT, MRI, PET and others widely used in medical examinations. In this study, the bioimaging technique and its utilization are carefully investigated and regulatory trends in foreign countries are analyzed to identify current status in Korea. In addition, suggestions have provided to activate research of bioimaging technique in Korea and improve the system for review and evaluation of medicinal products.

The Synthesis and Characterization of PVA-Ketoprofen Cryogel, Biomaterial with Extended Drug Release Properties for Cartilage Replacement

The present paper aims to study the possibility to modify the properties of polyvinyl alcohol (pva) cryogels prepared in the presence of ketoprofen in order to replace the damaged articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is the most important part of articulation characterized by very low friction, high wear resistance, and poor regenerative qualities. Polyvinyl alcohol is a non-expensive polymer, versatile and adaptable to various needs, with exceptional properties such as water solubility, biocompatibility, non-toxicity and with capability to form hydrogels by chemical or physical methods. The aims of this paper are the synthesis, the physicochemical characterization and analysis of the tribological properties of pva cryogels for cartilage replacement and the introduction of new concept in medication by creating the cryogel like a controlled drug release system. The morphology of the cryogels, the interaction between the pva macromolecular chains and medicament has been studied by Scanning Electronic Microscopy. The gels swelling in physiologic ser have been monitored by gravimetric method in order to evidence the hydrophilic properties. The mechanical properties of the cryogels have been investigated by dynamic mechanical measurements. In conclusion, the biomaterial obtained provides good swelling properties, mechanical resistance and it is ideal for extended drug release implantable systems.

Концепция здоровья: Космос–Земля

In article the new approach to an estimation of a health state of cosmonauts, sportsmen, pilots, drivers, operators, persons of dangerous trades is considered. It has been created and developed in Institute of biomedical problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences under the direction of academician A.I. Grigoriev. Results of works of last decade, by the Program of Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences carried out at support of "Fundamental sciences--are submited to medicine". The new system for an estimation of a functional states of an organism at stressful influences in submitted. The methodology of remote studying of influence of ecological factors on health which has begun a new scientific--practical direction--to telemedical ecology is created. In conclusion of the article it is discussed questions of the further introduction of new concept of health and technologies prenosological diagnostics in practice of public health services.

Important technologies applied for UHV AC substations in Japan

SUMMARYThe Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc (TEPCO) plans 1100 kV power network system in Japan in order to meet the steady increasing demand for electricity. Four‐hundred kilometer 1100‐kV‐designed double‐circuit transmission lines have already been constructed and are now operated at 550 kV. 1100‐kV substation equipment has also been developed.To realize the best design technically and economically throughout the transmission line and the substation, important technical solutions for network problems peculiar to the ultra high voltage (UHV) system have been introduced. They include insulation coordination, overvoltage countermeasures, and fast multi‐phase reclosing systems with high speed earthing switches (HSESs). The overvoltage countermeasures are realized by high performance metal oxide surge arresters (MOSAs), gas circuit breakers (GCBs) with closing/opening resistor, and disconnectors (DSs) with resistor. These sophisticated technologies realize highly reliable and economical UHV substations and transmission lines.This paper describes important, fundamental, and specific requirements for UHV substations such as their compactness, economical view, and environmental harmony. There are many technical/economical aspects to be considered on UHV substation and based on those considerations: (a) compactness, (b) less impacts to the environment, (c) optimizing cost, could be fulfilled.This paper also describes the technologies addressed to UHV class components such as the introduction of new concept “on‐site assembly transformer,” VFTO reduction countermeasure and the necessity of full‐scale seismic qualification test. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.