Multi-State, Quasi-Experimental Study of the Impact of Internet-Based, On-Demand Professional Learning on Student Performance

This multi-State, quasi-experimental study reflects the quantification of comparative gains in math and reading performance on standardized assessments. We contrasted performance in consecutive years pre-versus-post for students of teachers actively participating in an Internet-based, on-demand professional development (PD) program with their respective districts, thus normalizing for uncontrolled educational and socioeconomic variables. A random sample of 169 schools was analyzed representing teachers with a minimum high-participation level in PD.  Results showed that students of participating teachers experienced 18.9% increases (p<.001) in math scores versus 4.2% (p<.01) for their districts, and 15.3% increases (p<.001) in reading versus 2.5% (p<.01) for their districts, equating to statistically significant 4.2 fold (p>.001) and 6.1 (p>.001) fold advantages, respectively. Findings support the high-participation use of Internet-based, on-demand professional learning for improving teacher effectiveness to impact student performance. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v2i4.393

MANAGEMENT OF ASCITES (JALODARA) THROUGH ANCIENT SYSTEM OF MEDICINE- A CASE REPORT

Ascites is a pathologic condition and accumulation of free fluid where fluid accumulates in the peritoneal cavity commonly observed in decompensated cirrhotic states. Symptoms may include increased abdominal size, increased weight, abdominal discomfort and shortness of breath. There is no specific treatment where ascetic pathology will cure completely. By contemporary science where patient gets temporary relief and symptomatic relief from their complaints. But after Paracentesis again fluid gets collected in the peritoneal cavity. In such cases, Ayurvedic treatment gives satisfactory relief from complaints along with hidden pathology. In this present article above mentioned ascites i.e., nothing but one among the liver pathology attempted to correlate with Jalodara which is very well mentioned in classics. A 45 years old male patient came to our Medicine outpatient department having complaints of Kshudhamandya (Loss of appetite), Annanabhilasha (Anorexia), Ubhaya Paada Shotha (Oedema), Netra Pitata (Icterus), Udara Vriddhi (fullness in flanks). Subject had treated thirteen days by Shodhana Aushadhis, Shamana Aushadhis also by diet restriction

Big Data Analytics and Data Visualization in Shaping Supply Chain Industry: A Review

Technology is changing the way we live and organize our days. As the number of smart city projects grows, enhancing Supply Chain Management is a top objective in each smart city program. The study below describes how big data analytics and visualization tools have shaped the supply chain industry today. The different applications identified from big data analytics in the supply chain industry are reviewed as their impact and influence within the industry. The supply chain sector is shown to experience several challenges. Risks and unpredictability are shown to be the main problems. Big data analytics is, however, shown to be an effective tool for effective decision-making. Technology Acceptance Model is shown to inform and guide the entire research process

Isolation and Characterization of Cysteine Protease From Leguminous Cotyledons

Proteolytic enzymes play central role in the biochemical mechanism of germination and intricately involved in many aspects of plant physiology and development. The present study was conducted on the compares studies the Cysteine proteases from four varieties of 62 hours germinated leguminous seeds: lentil, green gram, black gram and pea bean. We elaborated the easy procedure for isolation of protease from leguminous germinated seeds by using (NH4)2SO4 precipitation followed by Gel-filtration and DEAE-cellulose chromatography from the 72h germinated cotyledons of lentil (Lens esculenta), green gram (Vigna radiata), black gram (Vigna mungo) and pea bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). This study revealed that the water-soluble protein concentration of crude extract ranged between 2.03 to 2.36mg/ml in which green gram was highest protein concentration (2.36mg/ml) and lentil accounted was the lowest concentration (2.03mg/ml). Cysteine proteases from all different leguminous seeds show very close monomer with a molecular mass of 29.5–30kDa were determined by SDS-PAGE. The enzyme activities were completely inhibited by pCMB, iodoacetate and DEPC indicating Cysteine and histidine residues at the active site. The enzyme is fairly stable towards pH and temperature. Cysteine protease has broad substrate specificity and stability in pH, temperature, therefore, this protease may turn out an efficient choice for the food, pharmaceutical, medicinal, and biotechnology industries