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Convolutional neural network architecture based automatic face mask detection
Get PDFThe pandemic of COVID – 19 has affected the whole world very badly. It has rapidly affected the way of living as wearing a protective or surgical face mask is new normal. It is necessary to wear a mask before entering a shop or any public place to avail of their services. Therefore, there is a need for face mask detection to help society. In this paper, we are presenting a simplified technique that detects whether a person is wearing a mask or not automatically with percentage accuracy of the fitment of the mask over the face. This technology can be used to stop the entry or warn the person to wear a mask properly before or while entering a shop or any public place. This purpose is achieved using OpenCV, Keras packages and convolutional neural network architecture (MobileNetV2). The accuracy of the face mask detection system is 96.07%
The impact of the use of digital media in the radio on the dissemination of Islamic culture
Get PDFThe study aims to identify the impact of the use of digital media in the radio on the dissemination of Islamic culture, to identify the concept of digital media, to identify the nature and types of digital databases, and to reveal the role of radio in spreading Islamic culture. The Arab society is distinguished from other societies through the various historical stages, and the importance of this in spreading Islamic culture is highlighted, and social networking sites have also overpowered audio broadcasting as a result of the numerous electronic developments and applications. Beliefs, cultures, and media wars, and among its most important recommendations: the need to allocate financial budgets in order to bring in what is new in relation to digital applications, and to develop solutions to many of the problems facing radio by attracting those with competencies and expertise in relation to digital applications, as well as paying attention to training workers and engaging them in specialized courses Linked to digital applications in order to benefit from them in the improvement and development of radio programs
Screen time and static posture of laptop usage among university student and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
Get PDFThe government has been obliged to adapt educational activities through online learning in anticipation of the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile the increase in the frequency and duration of laptop usage has implications for increased individual screen time. Therefore, this study aims to determine the description of screen time and the relationship between posture and the type of laptop usage. A total of 1085 people participated in the survey, including students, lecturers, and academic staff at the University of Indonesia. Data was collected through a questionnaire containing a list of questions related to the average laptop usage per day, which was divided into 4 categories, such as <1, 1-2, 2-3, and >3 hours. Another question is the purpose of using a laptop, which was divided into 11 types of activities and body postures. The results showed significant correlation in all observed body postures, sitting with a table was significantly correlated with 7 types of activity, sitting without a table with 6 types of activity, sitting on the floor with a table with 4 types of activity, sitting on the floor without a table with 3 types of activity, standing with 4 types of activities and lying down with 3 types of activities. 
An overview on thalassemia and challenges during COVID-19
Get PDFThe thalassemia is a group of disorders in which the normal ratio of alpha globin to beta globin production is disrupted due to a disease-causing variant in one or more of the globin genes. This abnormal alpha- to beta-chain ratio causes the unpaired chains to precipitate and causes destruction of red blood cell precursors in the bone marrow (ineffective erythropoiesis) and circulation (hemolysis). Affected individuals with thalassemia have variable degrees of anemia and extramedullary hematopoiesis, which in turn can cause bone changes, impaired growth, and iron overload. The aim and objectives are to describe the basic genetic differences between alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia. Describe the hematologic findings and pathophysiological changes that are associated with beta-thalassemia major. Summarize the etiology of thalassemias and describe the basic genetic differences between alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia. Describe the genetic, hematologic, and clinical differences between alpha-thalassemia trait, hemoglobin H disease, and hydrops fetalis. outline the challenges of thalassemia during Covid 19 crisis. Thalassemia is the most common, inherited, single-gene disorder in the world. Treatment of the inherited blood disorder thalassemia depends upon the level of severity
Ocimum sanctum linn: An ethnomedicinal herb as a potential source of anti-carcinogen against various cancer diseases and effective ways to include the basil in everyday diet
Get PDFEthno-medicines have been playing a vital role throughout human history in the day to day healthcare routine. Before the evolution of western medicine, for thousands of years, people have been using traditional medicine for the treatment of different diseases. With cancer being the major threat to human community, ethnomedicine can have a significant role in cancer prevention and cure. Among all the medicinal plants, Ocimum sanctum Linn has certain chemo-preventive molecules and compounds that contain anti-carcinogenic properties. Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn or Holy Basil has been prominently used as a medicinal herb, since ancient times in India. Ayurveda, one of the widely practised forms of ethnomedicine in India, uses O. sanctum L. extensively in its formulations of cancer-treating medicines. It is used either with other ingredients as a concoction or as a dry extract itself. This paper deals with the anti-carcinogenic properties of the Holy Basil as studied by pharmacologists and biotechnologists that has the potential to cure different types of cancer diseases. Ocimum Sanctum has been used in different studies for its potential usage on diseases like lung cancer, skin cancer and breast cancer
Ways to use integration in literature classes
Get PDFThis article provides information on a wide and comprehensive study of the legacy of our great thinker Alisher Navoi, the use of architecture in the minds of our people, especially young people, to convey the ideas glorified in his works
Role of corporate social responsibility to brand image of herbal medicine business
Get PDFThis study is an approach to studying the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) with the aim to put forward the factors of CSR that can be used to enhance brand image. To achieve this aim, the researcher has extracted variables and factors by conducting an in-depth literature review and describing the effects of these variables on each other through hypotheses and a theoretical model. In this cross-sectional study, 419 responses were included in the study at the end of data collection step and these responses were then coded and tested through various statistical testing methods. All the hypotheses formulated in this study were proved to be accepted except for the direct impact of integration of CSR in corporate policies. This study has several theoretical and practical implications that have been summarized by the author. Moreover, future research directions and opportunities have also been highlighted
The impact of grammatical competence on 1st year university English students’ written performance
Get PDFIt is clear that EFL Iraqi students of English have problems in mastering some grammatical components in English. However, the first year students are struggling with these types of grammar problems, some grammatical rules are similar in the two languages, which makes it rather easy for Arabic speakers to learn English. This study aims to investigate the scope and nature of the syntactic errors made by first year learners of English at Al- Hamdaniya University, Iraq. It identifies, describes, and analyzes errors made in certain specific grammar areas such as tenses, modals, auxiliaries, subject verb agreement, verb forms. The study used a composition writing test of 23 EFL Iraqi first year students. The study focuses on the accuracy in the English writing skills of Iraqi students with the aim to examine the interference of the rules of the target language. For this purpose, researchers in this paper analyse 20 written essays and identified common grammatical errors made by the students
Prevalence and psychological outcomes of child sexual abuse in Nigeria
Get PDFChild Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a global social problem at the forefront of worldwide social policies and practices, having its highest prevalence rate in Africa. However, many studies have produced inconsistent results and conclusions regarding the nature of child sexual abuse prevalence and the associated psychological impacts, especially in Nigeria. This article provides a scoping review of the empirical studies investigating the prevalence and psychological impacts of child sexual abuse. Seven databases were searched, supplemented with a hand search of reference lists from retrieved papers. Results from prevalence studies showed a prevalence of 33.57% in the average population and 0.48 in hospital care patients. The psychological impacts recorded included difficulty experiencing feelings, drug abuse, delinquency, theft, prostitution and dropping out of schools, peer problems, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, loss of concentration, confusion, disorientation, nightmares, reduced self-esteem. All the impacts were grouped into four primary dimensions: Psychosocial outcomes (including difficulty experiencing feelings, drug abuse, delinquency, theft, prostitution and, dropping out of schools, peer problems); Psychopathological outcomes (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation); Psycho-emotional outcomes (loss of concentration, confusion, disorientation, nightmares); and Impaired sense of self (e.g., reduced self-esteem)
Lumbopelvic stabilization versus Pilates exercises on spatiotemporal gait parameters in chronic nonspecific low back pain
Get PDFAim of the work: The purpose of the current study is to trace and investigate how lumbopelvic stabilization and Pilates exercises affect the spatiotemporal aspects of gait in persistent nonspecific low back pain cases (NS-CLBP). Methods: Patients with NS-CLBP (N=90) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: group A (stabilization + traditional therapy), group B (Pilates plus traditional therapy), and group C (conventional therapy) in a single-blinded randomized clinical trial with 12 treatments over six weeks. A Walkway pressure measurement system was used to determine both spatial and temporal parameters. The Visual Analog Scale, Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, Biering–Sorensen test, and trunk flexion endurance test were adopted successfully to assess pain, function, and isometric endurance of trunk extensor and flexor. Results: According to a cross-group analysis, a statistically significant effect was found when p = 0.001 and f-value = 3.12. Also, a statistically clear interaction was figured out between treatment and time when p = 0.0001 and f-value = 3.44. Following therapy, the Pilates group showed a decrease in temporal parameters, pain, and functional impairment, as well as an increase in cadence and velocity (p 0.05)