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The Relationship Between The Perception Management Approaches Of School Administrators And Social Capital In School, Mehtap Şi̇mşek Gürkan, Sabri Çeli̇k

i.e.: inquiry in education

The Relationship between the Perception Management Approaches of School Administrators and Social Capital in School

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the level of relationship between school administrators' perception management approaches and social capital within schools, based on the perceptions of teachers in Turkey. In our study, we applied a descriptive correlational survey model and obtained opinions from 450 teachers working across different districts. Results indicate that perception management strategies implemented by school administrators based on honesty and persuasion have a positive impact on the social capital of the school. Our findings …

The Architectonic Frames: Dialogic Leadership, Surveillance And The Problem Of Invisible Pedagogies, Jeremy Dennis

i.e.: inquiry in education

Scholars and practitioners seldom consider pedagogy as a starting point in their appreciations of the role of leadership in education. However, the rise of invisible pedagogies may warrant a revaluation of this practice. Invisible pedagogies are enabled by cloud-based learning management platforms and their data-driven algorithms and protocols, which incentivize opaque practices and the monetization of dialogism in the form of surveillance textualism or shadow texts. As such, some scholars predict that the future growth of invisible pedagogies is inevitable. Even though dialogic leadership is positioned to calibrate the trajectory of invisible pedagogies and explicate surveillance textualism, it is …

Practices Of Maintaining Academic Research Quality In Higher Education Institutions (Heis): Quests And Upheavals, Firdissa J. Aga Dr.

i.e.: inquiry in education

Maintaining academic research quality in HEIs has become a crucial demand of the day due to the need for advancing knowledge, standing answerable to the public, safeguarding institutional credibility, and pacing with the changing academic environments. This study, therefore, investigated the practices of maintaining academic research quality at three HEIs in Ethiopia. A blend of both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used to collect data using a questionnaire and interview guide questions.

The results revealed that the major practices across the three universities include: prioritizing the quantity of research outputs (reports/publications), focusing on researching quality (during the process), ensuring theoretical/conceptual …

Editorial: Let's Light The Lamp Of Awakening Together And Make The World Better

i.e.: inquiry in education

This editorial focuses on the significance of education by discussing philosophical ideas and sheds light on what education means. It explores the research ideas of different educators.

Spatiotemporal Variation Of Violet-Feeding Large Fritillaries (Euptoieta, Speyeria) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) In Central And Northern Wisconsin, Ann B. Swengel, Scott R. Swengel

The Great Lakes Entomologist

We analyzed the relative abundance of the large fritillaries Euptoieta claudia (Cramer) (immigrant), Speyeria cybele (Fabricius) and S. atlantis (Edwards) (generalists), S. aphrodite (Fabricius) (grassland species), and S. idalia (Drury) (prairie specialist) in transect surveys at grasslands and pine barrens during 1990-2006 for variation and correlation over time (measured both as chronological year and as years since last management treatment) among six subregions in central and northern Wisconsin. Population trends (correlations of abundance with chronological year) were few and not significantly skewed toward either negative or positive trends. Spatial synchrony between pairs of subregions was significantly different among species, and …

Latah Formation: History And Case Studies, Kylee M. Woodworth

2025 Symposium

The Latah Formation is a series of discontinuous sedimentary interbeds between the flows of the Columbia River Flood Basalts outcropping across northern Idaho and eastern Washington. Ages ranging between the Middle to Upper Miocene, the sediments represent varied fluvio-lacustrine environments. The deposits are predominantly composed of claystones and shales as alternating, laminated couplets, many containing a variety of fossils. Though the sediments may appear similar across localities, they come from different source rocks, ranging from ashes from Yellowstone hotspot to metamorphic rock from nearby hills. These ancient lacustrine and fluvial environments allowed for great preservation of fossils, often in great …

Fleas Of The Norway Rat In The Superior, Wisconsin, Harbor Area (Siphonaptera: Ceratophyllidae, Hystrichopsyllidae), Darol L. Kaufmann, Norman D. Radtke

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The occurrence of the fleas of the Norway rat, Rattus noruegicus (Berkenhout) was monitored in Superior, Wisconsin, for 12 months. A total of 441 fleas was recovered from 300 rat hosts. Nosopsyllus fasciatus (Bosc), the northern rat flea, was the most abundant species found (94.1%) while Ctenophthalmus pseudagyrtes pseudagyrtes Baker (5.4%) and Megabothris asio asio (Baker) (0.5%) were also present. The flea index was highest (4.8) in July and lowest (0.2) in February and March. Forty-four percent of the rats examined were infested.

Insights Into Fatty Liver, Pancreatic Fat, And The Development Of Diabetes In India, Harpreet Kour

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Addressing Sarcopenia As A Growing Public Health Concern, Shihari L Kulkarni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

A Rare Case Of Plummer Vinson Syndrome With Hypothyroidism, Akshay Kumar, Kale Ajay P, Chandrashekhar V. Shettar, Himanshu Binji

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Plummer Vinson Syndrome (PVS) is a rare illness. PVS is most frequently observed in women between the ages of 40. Exact pathogenesis of PVS is still not know but it is interconnected with iron deficiency Anaemia. One of the important features of PVS is Dysphagia which is because of Post Cricoid web. Hypothyroidism is the term for a condition in which the body produces less thyroid hormone. It is believed that thyroid hormone is necessary for bone marrow to undergo proper erythropoiesis. Thyroid hormone increases the production of erythropoietin and directly stimulates the proliferation of erythrocyte precursors. Additionally, it has …

Healing In Relation: Honoring Post-Graduate Grief As An Opportunity For Relational Scholarship, Tanya J. Behrisch, Anna Rumjahn, Chris Yakimov

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

This paper is a three-way conversation about grief that follows a graduate program. We explore our experiences with post-graduate grief in community, attending to each other’s sense of loss following separation from supervisors, theses, and graduate programs. In committing to slow scholarship, processes—such as navigating feelings and living—have been valued over producing a manuscript quickly. Slowness, including long gaps between meetings, enabled us to follow the diverse contours of quiet alchemical processes such as grieving, opening up to emptiness, self-acceptance, being enough, and letting go. After years of compression and dialogic friction with her mentor, Tanya confronts feelings akin to …

Tubercular Abscess Of Anterior Chest Wall: A Case Report, Himanshu Binji, Kale Ajay P, Akshay Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Diagnosing musculoskeletal tuberculosis is challenging for healthcare providers and requires a high degree of suspicion. The diagnosis is strongly suggested by a combination of gradual symptom onset, clinical signs, histological or cytological characteristics, and relevant radiographic evidence. Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid significant damage to bones and joints. Tuberculosis affecting the ribs, presenting as chest swelling, is an exceptionally rare condition, with only a limited number of cases documented in medical literature. We report a case of a 65-year-old male with tuberculous involvement of the costochondral junction, presenting as a swelling in the anterior chest wall which …

Enhancing Childhood Development With Vedic Manas Yoga: A School-Based Intervention Study, Acharya Balkrishna, Upasana Agarwal, Arvind Rana, Devika Balagopalan, Ajit Sharma, Shubhangi Shrivastava, Vedpriya Arya

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

In today’s world, with rapid technological growth and rising mental health concerns among youth, there’s an urgent need to reconnect with holistic practices that promote overall well-being. Vedic Manas Yoga offers a comprehensive approach through activities like Sun gazing, Yajna, breathing exercises, meditation, yogic practices, sound frequencies, laughter, and brain exercises to stimulate the brain and pineal gland. However, there’s limited research on replicating these benefits in school environments. This study explores the effects of integrating Vedic Manas Yoga into a school curriculum for children aged 5 to 11.

The study involved 169 participants, with a majority of 77.5% female …

Impact Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Thyroid Function: A Clinical Investigation Of Endocrine Interactions, Garima Chauhan, Bijita Dutta, Tanushree Ghosh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Endocrine disorders frequently manifest in clinical settings, with diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction standing out as particularly prevalent conditions. These two ailments exhibit a complex relationship, each capable of influencing the other’s pathophysiology. Diabetes mellitus exerts its effects on thyroid function through hypothalamic regulation and peripheral mechanisms. Conversely, thyroid abnormalities, particularly unmanaged hyperthyroidism, can significantly disrupt insulin dynamics affecting the glycemic control.

Aim: To investigate the effect of glycemic status on thyroid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus in a hospital setting.

Methodology: The investigation employed a cross-sectional, observational design, conducted in a hospital setting over period of one …

Etiological Diversity And Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy In Cutaneous Fungal Infections: Insights From A Tertiary Care Hospital Laboratory, Shilpi Gupta, Nitya Vyas, Aarushi Nagori

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Cutaneous mycoses is a public health problem globally with significant rates in developing countries. These infections are predominantly caused by dermatophytes and non-dermatophyte fungi, with distinct clinical manifestations, epidemiological patterns, diagnostic intricacies, and treatment modalities.

Objective: The study aimed to determine the spectrum of fungal agents causing cutaneous infections in our region and adoption of comprehensive diagnostic approach for accurate identification of the causative agents of cutaneous fungal infections.

Methods: This observational study was conducted on 145 cutaneous samples received in Mycology laboratory of Mahatma Gandhi medical college and hospital from patients clinically suspected of dermatophytosis in the duration …

Association Of Scapular Stability And Distal Extremity Functioning In Dental Professionals, Anushree Gawde, Tejashree A. Dabholkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Dental professionals require a steady hand and steady posture to maintain during their work. Maintaining posture in a position of shoulder elevation and abduction to perform fine dental tasks can lead to the involvement of scapular musculature and pain in the upper quadrant. This study helps establish the correlation between distal extremity and upper quadrant functioning in dental professionals.

Methodology: The study included 384 dental professionals. The analysis of scapular stability measure was done by lateral scapular slide test, scapular index, scapular dyskinesia yes/no test, scapular assistance test, and scapular repositioning test. Individual muscle strength of scapular muscles was …

Enrichment Of Foods By Increasing Folate Content Using Lactic Acid Bacteria By Fermentation, Saipriya S. Kambalapalli, Ramesh Paranjape, Basavaraj Hungund

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Aim of the study: This study was conducted to enrich folate content of fermented foods by fermentation using Lactic Acid Bacteria.

Methodology: Isolation of Lactobacillus from four different samples (rice batter 1, rice batter 2, curd and wheat) was done. Biochemical tests were performed to confirm Lactobacillus. Screening was performed to determine the ability of Lactobacillus for production of folate. Folate was quantified using UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu 1900). Finger millet (Ragi) malt and Pearl millet (Bajra) malt were fermented with Lactobacillus isolated from curd, Rice batter 1 and Lactobacillus plantarum (std) for 96 hrs. Readings for increased folate content …

Assessment Of Socio-Economic Impact Of Covid-19 In Households Of Rural Field Practice Area Of Belagavi - A Community Based Cross Sectional Study, J Soundarrajan, M. S Shivaswamy, Deepti M. Kadeanangadi, Anjali B. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction: On February 11, 2020 WHO termed the disease caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus as ‘Corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19)’. WHO declared that ‘Covid-19 as a pandemic’ on March 11, 2020. In India, first Covid-19 case was reported in Kerala on 30^th January, 2020. Impact of Covid-19 is not only restricted to health, the devastating effects are widespread ranging from health, society, politics and economy. Unvaccinated individuals were more likely to report ‘Long Covid’ symptoms as well as a higher mortality due to Covid-19.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a rural field practice area among …

The Precarious Paradox: An Observational Study On The Prevalence And Correlates Of Known Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease Among Healthcare Workers In Thiruvalla, Kerala, Nanda Prasad, Neeraj Rajeev, Krishna Theerth Anil, Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: India, a nation grappling with the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, faces a peculiar paradox within its healthcare system. While its medical professionals work tirelessly to combat these very ailments, they themselves harbour an alarming threat: a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This underscores the importance of Doctors prioritizing their own health and wellbeing.

Objective: To assess prevalence and correlates of known risk factors of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) among doctors in Thiruvalla, Kerala.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 280 doctors of both genders Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, Central Kerala from June to December 2023. …

A Survey On Resources, Services And Outputs At Piloted Model And Conventional Urban-Primary Health Centres In North 24 Parganas District Of West Bengal, Baisakhi Maji, Nabanita Bhattacharyya, Ankita Mishra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context: Urban Primary Health Centres are being upgraded with a vision to deliver “Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC)”. In 2023, the Government of West Bengal also strived to uplift the quality of services provided through UPHCs by rolling out “Piloting of model UPHC and U-HWC”.

Aims: To compare the available resources, services and outputs at Piloted Model and Conventional Urban-Primary Health Centres in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal.

Settings and Design: An analytical study with cross-sectional design was conducted in a Piloted Model and a Conventional U-PHCs in the North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal.

Methods and …

Isolation And Characterization Of Exosome From Cancer Stem Cells-Derived From Glioblastoma Cell Line, Afira Beig, Manjula Kambi, Vijay M. Kumbar, Kajol T Kammar, Krutika Lolsure, Dimple Saikia, Surya Pratap Singh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a stubborn subpopulation that fuel therapy resistance, tumor recurrence, and metastasis. In glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) — one of the deadliest brain tumors — CSCs make treatment especially challenging. Here, we set out to isolate, characterize, and compare exosomes released by CSCs and non-CSCs in the U87 glioblastoma cell line.

Methods: We grew U87 cells in serum-free, growth-factor-rich conditions to encourage tumor sphere formation, isolating CSCs. Flow cytometry confirmed CSC identity with strong CD133 positivity. To test chemo-resistance, we measured temozolomide (TMZ) IC₅₀ values using an MTT assay. We isolated exosomes from CSCs and …

Effect Of Vitamin D3 And Omega 3 Fatty Acids Against Multidrug Resistant Clinical Pathogens, Shreya Naik, Suneel Dodamani, Sheetal Harakuni, Masoodahmed Tahashildar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Many common drugs are becoming a major threat to global health since they are no longer effective against germs that are resistant to antibiotics. This study focuses on the antibacterial properties of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid, against these drug-resistant pathogens. Laboratory tests including Minimum Bactericidal Concentration and Minimum inhibitory Concentration were performed to assess their effectiveness. Vitamin D3 showed strong antimicrobial benefits by boosting the immune system and promoting the production of natural defense proteins like catheclicidins, which can stop the growth of harmful bacteria. Additionally, DHA was found to be effective, causing bacterial mortality …

Cannabinoids Modulations In Intraocular Pressure And Therapeutic Intervention For Glaucoma, Saumya Srivastav, Bita Manouchehri

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Cannabis is recently being used by more than 180 million people around the world and considered as the most common psychotropic drug. The US govt. has legalized the use of cannabis, and the consumption rate has increased significantly. The medicinal use of cannabis has also been found in ancient times of India, China, Egypt, and Rome. The cannabis plant has three different species, cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis rudralis. Cannabis sativa is the one that’s best known for its commercial use. The sativa species consists of five hundred and forty natural compounds, which are further classified as cannabinoids. The …

Three-Dimensional(3d) Printing In Otorhinolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery: A Review, Santosh Kumar Swain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Nowadays, the medical sciences make extensive use of three-dimensional (3D) printing. In clinical practice of otorhinolaryngology, 3D printing can be useful for training, reconstructing missing tissues, and planning complex surgeries or cases of deformity. These days, 3D printing is being used more and more in otolaryngology practice. 3D printing has also huge potential to revolutionize the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Given the high cost and scarcity of traditional teaching resources like cadavers, 3D printing offers trainees a chance to get more exposure. Future educational program may be considered with implementation of 3D printing on a large scale …

Strengthening Regulatory Standards For The Refurbished Medical Devices, Krishna Singh, Manan Sharma, Ashok Kumar, Sweety Sharma

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Medical devices are essential in healthcare, with a wide range of over 500,000 types, from simple from simple tools like wheelchairs to complex machines such as pacemakers. These devices are categorized into four risk classes, from Class I (low risk) to Class III (high risk). Refurbished medical devices, which are previously used items restored to their original quality, offer a cost-effective solution, particularly in low-resource settings. However, they can pose risks such as contamination or worn parts if not properly maintained. Refurbishment involves repairs, reconditioning, software updates, and part replacements to meet manufacturer standards.

The global refurbished medical devices market …

Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Standard Of Review For Advance Notice Bylaw, Robert S. Reder, Noah Nance

Vanderbilt Law Review En Banc

Delaware’s high court resolves “confusion” by distinguishing “validity” and “enforceability” challenges

An Old Law With New Tricks? The Prospects And Pitfalls Of Using The Antiquities Act Of 1906 To Shape Climate Policy On Federal Lands, Chick Hallinan

Vanderbilt Law Review En Banc

The Antiquities Act of 1906 empowers the president to declare a national monument on federally owned land, subject to constraints. As physical hazards enhanced by climate change endanger historically or biologically valuable objects and places, the Act can shape climate policy on federal land—extending the designation to new tracts and enhancing protections on existing monuments. This Note contends that climate change qualifies as a threat to federal public lands sufficient to trigger presidential authority to proclaim a national monument. Still, any such proclamation must account for the constitutional and statutory restraints that have some gravity on the president’s power to …

Leveraging Intersecting Isochrone Polygons For Multi-Vehicle Handoff Tasks, Jaydeep Untwal

Defensive Publications Series

This paper presents a novel approach to expanding the service radius of delivery and transportation businesses by employing a multi-vehicle handoff system. Utilizing intersecting isochrone polygons, the proposed method facilitates tasks that exceed the range of a single vehicle, thereby enhancing efficiency and customer reach. This technique leverages geospatial data and existing routing optimization principles to enable coordinated deliveries across multiple vehicles.

Improved Process For The Preparation Of Abemaciclib, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

The present publication relates to process for the purification of Abemaciclib, chemically known as N-[5-[(4-ethyl-l-piperazinyl) methyl]-2-pyridinyl]-5-fluoro-4-[4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl]-2-pyrimidinamineof Formula-1.

[2025 Honorable Mention] Racial Marginalization And Pesticide Exposure In Monterey County, Haleigh Fagundes

Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award

This paper examines the concept of environmental racism in the context of harmful pesticides and their disproportionate use in prominently Hispanic communities. These communities continue to face the consequences of exposure despite their activism. The concept of environmental patriotism, as proposed by Anne Todd in Communicating Environmental Patriotism: A Rhetorical History of the American Environmental Movement (2013), is incompatible with the data that supports the existence of environmental racism. In this piece Todd argues that channeling the pride one feels for their country is an effective way of promoting environmental efforts amongst individual citizens. The data to be presented denies …