July 2023

This is a review of "Phenomenology and Cultural Difference in High Modernism" - an interdisciplinary study which casts a new light on the epistemology and discourses brought to bear upon the literature of modernism. Issues of modernist genre, aesthetics, history of ideas, characteristic tropes, cross disciplinary paradigms, etc.) are examined in the nexus of modernist culture. This has been the fourth book published by Dr. Maria Ana Tupan, affiliated with the Doctoral School of Alba Iulia University, Romania, as Director of Research. The reviewer is Senior Lecturer affiliated with the Aero-Space University in Sibiu, Romania and a Fulbright grantee.

El presente estudio aborda el tema del vínculo afectivo en el apego precoz, este consiste en el contacto piel con piel entre la madre y su hijo inmediatamente después del nacimiento, si ambos se encuentran estables por el tiempo que deseen o por lo menos hasta que el recién nacido efectúe la primera toma del pecho de su progenitora. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el vínculo afectivo con las características sociodemográficas de las madres de neonatos atendidos en un hospital público del Ecuador. Metodología: Enfoque cuantitativo, alcance correlacional y diseño observacional. La población estuvo constituida por madres y sus neonatos que asistieron a los controles al centro obstétrico de un hospital público del Ecuador durante el mes de septiembre de 2022, a quienes se les aplicó la escala “Vínculo entre padres e hijos neonatos” versión española. Resultados: se determinó una edad promedio de las participantes entre 26 y 30 años, correspondiente al 33,33% de la muestra, en relación con el estado civil, se observó una mayor prevalencia de pacientes en unión libre con el 45,45%, se observó que un 33,33% poseen un grado de estudios secundario. De manera general se identificó un vínculo afectivo bajo. Además, se encontró un p valor < 0,05 entre la edad y estado civil con el nivel de vínculo afectivo. Conclusión: Las mujeres casadas de mayor edad practican un vínculo afectivo más intenso. Existe muchos beneficios con la práctica del apego precoz, como: calmar el llanto del neonato, estabilizar el aparato cardiorrespiratorio, desarrollar sensaciones táctiles, entre otros.

Studies were initiated to evaluate the influence of seed priming technique (Humic acid 20%, Carbendazim 2%, Imidachlobrid 3% and hydro priming technique) in conjunction with crop management techniques along with NPK application in Maize COHM 6. Seeds primed with Humic acid 20%, maintained the germination above the seed certification standard with higher seedling quality characters and lesser deteriorative observations compared to unprimed seed of COHM 6. The results revealed that seeds primed with 20 per cent humic acid gives better results in morphological, yield and yield attributing characters of maize COHM 6. On comparison of seed and crop management techniques the contribution of seed management technique was higher than crop management techniques.

This research paper critically examines the Street Vendors Act, its implementation, and the income generation for street vendors in urban settings. Street vending is an integral part of the informal economy, contributing to livelihoods and urban dynamics. However, street vendors often face numerous challenges, including harassment, lack of legal recognition, and limited access to basic amenities. Through a comprehensive literature review, the paper investigates the historical context, legal provisions, and policy frameworks surrounding street vending and the Street Vendors Act. Additionally, empirical data from surveys, interviews, and case studies are utilized to evaluate the practical implementation of the Act in selected urban areas. The findings of this research provide valuable insights into the strengths, weaknesses, and overall impact of the Street Vendors Act. These insights can inform policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders in formulating effective strategies to support street vendors, enhance their socio-economic conditions, and facilitate their integration into the formal urban economy.

Background: Non-specific low back pain considered a global disorder with significant negative economic impact, where cupping therapy and micro currents carry growing potential evidence for beneficial management for chronic non-specific low back pain. Purpose: To compare the effect of microcurrent with wet cupping significantly on non-specific low back pain in overweight elderly patients. Method: Forty overweight elderly males’ participants suffering from non-specific low back pain from military rehabilitation center in Agouza, their age range 65-75 years old, also body mass index range 25- 29.9 kg/ cm2. They were randomly allocated via envelops into two equal groups; Group A received wet cupping therapy 1 session/week; and Group B received micro-current stimulation 3 sessions/week, from January 2022 to March 2023. Demographic assessment and lumbar sagittal ROM using baseline bubble inclinometer and pressure pain threshold via pressure algometer. Statistical analyses were conducted at confidence interval of 95%. Result: No significant difference between group A and B pretreatment. Regarding lumbar ROM “flexion-extension” among group A, there was a significant increase in group A post treatment. While among group B, there was a significant increase in group B post treatment. While, there were significant differences in group A compared with that of group B post treatment. Also, regarding treatment effect on pressure pain threshold among group A, there was a significant decrease in group A post treatment. While, among group B, there was a significant decrease in group B post treatment. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in group A compared with that of group B either pre or post treatment. Conclusion: Both microcurrent and wet cupping modalities is valuable with superiority for wet cupping in terms of lumbar sagittal ROM so, could be considered for treating non-specific low back pain in overweight elderly patients