The Impact of Information and Communications Technology on Innovative Teaching - Teachers’ Perspective

Since the turn of the millennium, individuals have become ceaselessly dependent on new technologies. In both teachers’ and learners’ lives, the use of Information and Communications technology has become decisive; teachers endeavour to enhance their way of teaching through the adoption of novel ways of teaching and the introduction of a large amount of fun, such aspects are present in the virtual world of technology. In fact, this study aims to investigate the impact of ICTs on innovative teaching. This is to say that making use of ICTs in the academic setting would certainly accentuate teachers’ performance, and thus a positive students’ response. The research was designed at Teachers’ Higher College-ENS Laghouat, among thirty teachers of Arabic, French and English language, involving a questionnaire of twenty-five questions. The study revealed a significant impact of Information and Communications technology on innovative teaching

Hormone binding and catecholamine secretion studies on PC12 cells

Specific binding sites for atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secreted from the heart of several species have been identified in cultured PC12 phaeochromocytoma cells, a cell line derived from a tumour of the rat adrenal medulla. The 125I-labelled ANP bound specifically to PC 12 cells with a dissociation constant (Kd) of 794 pM and a receptor density (B[max]) of 256 femtomole/mg protein. Fiscus et al., (1987) demonstrated that ANP stimulated the accumulation and efflux of cGMP in cultured PC12 cells. This observation lends strong support to the present study and suggests ANP acts via specific cell surface receptors to exert its second messenger action. Binding of 125I-ANP (99-126) to a plasma membrane preparation from PC 12 cells increased with increasing protein concentration and remained linear up to 100 mug protein /100mul. The kinetics of ligand binding to the membrane suggested that ANP was degraded in studies performed at 3

Obesity in the school environment (stakes, reality and solutions)

يهدف هذا البحث الى التعرف على السمنة في الوسط المدرسي بين الواقع و المؤمولThis research aims at exploring the role of Obesity in the school environment (stakes, reality and solutions

Recurrent Episodes of Acute Pancreatitis Present to the ED with More Severe Disease by CT than First-Time Acute Pancreatitis

Study Objective: Approximately 30% of patients with one episode of acute pancreatitis experience a recurrent episode. The objective of this study is to compare the severity of the first-time episode versus recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis based on CT scan. Methods: This study was conducted as part of a retrospective chart review at a single academic urban emergency department from 2012-2016. Criteria for inclusion included clinical symptoms of pancreatitis, age greater than or equal to 18 years, ED diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, and, an abdominal CT scan within 24 hours of triage. Exclusion criteria were traumatic cause of acute pancreatitis and pregnancy. Charts were reviewed by a trained abstractor using structured data collection sheets which included data elements such as a history of acute pancreatitis and the results of an abdominal CT scan. Data abstraction was confirmed for interrater reliability. CT Scans were graded using the Modified CT Severity Index (MCTSI) which grades acute pancreatitis by the presence of inflammation, fluid accumulation, necrosis or extra-pancreatic findings. Results: 283 patients were included in the study. Of these, 110 patients resented with recurrent acute pancreatitis and 173 patients presented with first-time acute pancreatitis. We calculated the mean MCTSI score in both groups and found a significantly higher rate of severity in recurrent acute pancreatitis versus first episode (2.09 vs. 1.43, p\u3c0.05.) Conclusion: Patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis are more likely to present with a more severe episode of acute pancreatitis than patients presenting with first-time acute pancreatitis

The Impact of Change in Time and Space on Students’ Mental Health amidst the Covid-19 Quarantine

Given the increased number of investigations on students’ mental health generally and during the Covid-19 quarantine specifically, it is imperative for educators and teachers to understand how best to provide the most suitable learning environment to foster students’ performance. The problem addressed in the present study is the impact of change in the physical learning environment, mainly time and space, on students’ mental health, and the extent to which it may be detrimental for students’ learning outcome.The study implored a quantitative approach in assessing this impact, 129 students from the department of English at Teachers’ Higher College-ENS Laghouat have been sampled. After analysing the obtained data using SPSS 26.The results of the study proved the presence of a significant impact of the physical learning environment on students’ mental health. On the basis of the results, some pedagogical recommendations are suggested to raise teachers’ awareness of the impact the learning atmosphere on students’ performance

National trends in Incidence and Outcomes of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

BACKGROUND: Acute and chronic pancreatitis have been associated with significant burden of disease. Recent studies have shown a rise in acute pancreatitis (AP) incidence in western countries. We report population based trends over a 20-year period in the incidence, survival, and costs in acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis (CP) in the United States. METHODS: We used data from the National Inpatient Sample and the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to identify patient discharges between 1993 and 2013. Appropriate International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9) diagnosis codes were used to isolate AP and CP cases. RESULTS: In 1993, the number of acute pancreatitis admissions registered was 144,350. In 2013, this number rose to 274,775 representing an increase of 90.3%. Over this 20-year time period, CP admissions declined from 19,275 in 1993 to 13,385 in 2013 (30.6% decrease). Within the same time period, median charges per person increased for AP from $7,213 to$21,540 (198.6% increase). Similarly, median charges per person for CP increased from $6,654 to$21,083. In-patient mortality decreased from 2.34% in 1993 to .76% in 2013 for AP and from .96% in 1993 to .59% in 2010 for CP. CONCLUSIONS: Over the past two decades, there have been considerable increases in AP admissions in the US and a simultaneous slight decrease in CP admissions. This trend is likely to continue in the near future and suggest a need for a better understanding of pancreatitis pathogenesis and risk factors

Improving broilers’ feed efficiency by dietary supplementation of a CHARACTERIZED NATURAL Citrus Extract

International audienc

Improving broilers’ feed efficiency by dietary supplementation of a CHARACTERIZED NATURAL Citrus Extract

International audienc