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Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of screen time and its impact on growth, development, behavior, and sleep in children less than five years old. Methods: Children between six months to five years, attending the outpatient department of our hospital, were included consecutively. Screen exposure details were collected in a predesigned validated semi-structured questionnaire. Development was screened by the ages and stages-3 questionnaire. Growth was assessed as per World Health Organization guidelines. Data were analyzed using STATA version 12. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to ascertain the association between screen time and growth, development, behavior, and sleep, after adjusting for confounders. Results: There were 437 participants. The prevalence of excess screen time was 61.5% and 72.8% in children aged 6-23 months and 24-60 months respectively. Excess screen time did not significantly impact growth and development. The odds of having temper tantrums - adjusted odds ratio = 10.61 (2.57-43.80), p = 0.001 - and breath-holding spells - adjusted odds ratio = 61.39 (3.28-1151.09), p = 0.001) were significantly more in children aged 6-23 months with excess screen time, while children aged 2-5 years of age with excess screen time, had a significantly higher occurrence of nightmares - adjusted odds ratio = 5.26 (1.12-72.70), p = 0.04) and delayed bed time (beyond 10:00 PM) - adjusted odds ratio = 4.42 (1.46-13.36), p = 0.008). Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of excess screen time in preschoolers. Increased screen time did not significantly affect growth and development. There was a higher occurrence of temper tantrums, breath-holding spells, nightmares, and a bedtime beyond 10:00 PM in children with excess screen time.

Let $K=Q(\sqrt{d})$ be a quadratic field with discriminant $d$. It is shown that $\sum\limits_{(\frac{d}{p})=+1,_{p~ prime}}\frac{1}{p}$ and $\sum\limits_{(\frac{d}{q})=-1,_{q~ prime}}\frac{1}{q}$ are both divergent. Two different approaches are given to show the divergence: one using the Dedekind Zeta function and the other by Tauberian methods. It is shown that these two divergences are equivalent. It is shown that the divergence is equivalent to $L_{d}(1)\neq 0$(de la Vall\'{e}e Poussin's Theorem).We prove that the series $\sum\limits_{(\frac{d}{p})=+1,_{p~ prime}}\frac{1}{p^{s}}$ and $\sum\limits_{(\frac{d}{q})=-1,_{q~ prime}}\frac{1}{q^{s}}$ have singularities on all the imaginary axis(analogue of Landau-Walfisz theorem)

The general objective of this work is to reflect on the phenomenon of The Baby Café as a novel and convenient concept in a world of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding worldwide. The Baby Café is an initiative to support breastfeeding that coordinates an international network of centers that combines formal support from health professionals who specialize in lactation with informal support groups or networks of breastfeeding. With the ultimate goal of the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding, the introduction of The Baby Café initiative encourages more studies of such nature to be conducted, eventually demonstrating the true impact of such initiatives on society; we have developed, through the theoretical framework and a field diary, a qualitative study, which has allowed us to explore the phenomenon of the Baby Cafe in the 10th district of Singapore, during the month of March 2015.

Let d be a squarefree integer. We prove that (i) Pn μ(n) n d(n′) converges to zero, where n′ is the product of prime divisors of n with ( d n ) = +1. We use the Prime Number Theorem. (ii) Q( d p )=+1(1 − 1 ps ) is not analytic at s=1, nor is Q( d p )=−1(1 − 1 ps ) . (iii) The convergence (i) leads to a proof that asymptotically half the squarefree ideals have an even number of prime ideal factors (analogue of Ramanujan’s assertion).

ABSTRACT Several factors contribute to the effective integration of migrants into the United States of America (U.S.), and among these is education. Educated migrants find transition to the U.S. infinitely more effective than those without education. While English language competence is essential, literacy in one’s native language increases the likelihood of acquiring English language literacy. Equal access to public education is the right of every child in the U.S., regardless of citizenship or migration status. Under law, all children between age six and sixteen years are required to be enrolled in school. College education, on the other hand, is accessible only to those with citizenship or legal visa or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status. This paper explores the educational level of immigrants in the U.S. and discusses the governmental and nongovernmental resources that can be utilized to increase the likelihood of successful functioning in the country. RESUMO Vários fatores contribuem para a efetiva integração dos migrantes nos Estados Unidos da América (EUA), e entre eles está a educação. Os imigrantes com uma formação vivem a mudança para os EUA de forma infinitamente mais eficaz do que aqueles sem formação. Se a competência em língua inglesa é essencial, a literacia na língua nativa aumenta a probabilidade de adquirir uma literacia em língua inglesa. O acesso igualitário à educação pública é um direito de cada criança nos Estados Unidos, independentemente da sua nacionalidade ou do seu estatuto de imigrante. Segundo a lei, todas as crianças entre os seis e os dezasseis anos de idade são obrigadas a ser matriculadas na escola. O ensino superior, por outro lado, é acessível apenas para aqueles com a nacionalidade americana ou um visto válido, ou ainda com o estatuto de Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA). Este artigo explora o nível educacional dos imigrantes nos Estados Unidos e discute os recursos governamentais e não-governamentais que podem ser utilizados para aumentar a probabilidade de ser bem sucedido neste país.

This paper explores the aspect of polyphony in Salman Rushdie’s novelMidnight’s Children (1981). The essence of polyphony in a novel, following Mikhail Bakhtin, is the presence or use of different independent voices that are not merged into one dominant voice. The author, the protagonist, the narrator, the various other characters, the reader, the form and the content of the text, and even the voices from the world outside the text, all these participate in the polyphony. We are invited to explore multiple, co-existing meanings rather than to find a single, finalized meaning. In our age of rapid changes in concepts, styles, modes of representation, and technology, it is more profitable to direct our attention to multiple realities rather than to look for one definitive, unchanging meaning. Since the entities engaged in the polyphony take on different roles and voices in different contexts of time, space, and culture, the voices we hear in the polyphony multiply. We come to see that reality can have different meanings. Reading a novel such as Midnight’s Children as a polyphony or dialogue among different voices can serve as an analogy for a mode that we can adopt in our attempts to understand reality.Este ensaio analisa a polifonia no romance Midnight’s Children (1981),de Salman Rushdie. De acordo como Mikhail Bakhtin, a essência da polifonia é a presença ou o uso de vozes diferentes e independentes que não se misturam numa única voz dominante. O autor, o protagonista, o narrador, os vários personagens, o leitor, a forma e ocontexto do texto e até as vozes de fora do texto participam nesta polifonia. Exploram-se, portanto, os sentidos múltiplos e coexistentes; rechaça-se a procura de um significado unívoco e definitivo. Numa época de grandes mudanças em conceitos, estilos, modos de representação e tecnologia, seria muito melhor direcionar nossa atenção às múltiplas realidades do que procurar um sentido imutável. Já que os personagens na polifonia assumem papéis e vozes diferentes em diferentes contextos de tempo, espaço e cultura,multiplicam-se as vozes ouvidas na polifonia. A realidade assume vários sentidos e a leitura de Midnight’s Children como um romance polifônico ou como diálogo entre vozes diferentes servirá como analogia para uma modalidade que podemos adotar para entender a realidade.

Let d be a squarefree integer and consider the subclass of primes with Legendre symbol ( d/p ) = +1. It is shown that for x large enough (x; 2x] contain a prime of this type.

Este trabalho aborda a contribuição de estudos contemporâneos, como os desenvolvidos por Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault, Jean Boudrillard e Jürgen Habermas, sobre as representações sociais -entendidas como expressão da percepção e do pensamento humano sobre a realidade -, para o esclarecimento de questões relativas à Sociologia da Comunicação e a definição de conceitos e categorias analíticas para instrumentalizar a investigação científica nesta área onde o poder simbólico ocupa um espaço central, fundamental e estratégico.

This paper explores the aspect of polyphony in Salman Rushdie’s novel Midnight’s Children (1981). The essence of polyphony in a novel, following Mikhail Bakhtin, is the presence or use of different independent voices that are not merged into one dominant voice. The author, the protagonist, the narrator, the various other characters, the reader, the form and the content of the text, and even the voices from the world outside the text, all these participate in the polyphony. We are invited to explore multiple, co-existing meanings rather than to find a single, finalized meaning. In our age of rapid changes in concepts, styles, modes of representation, and technology, it is more profitable to direct our attention to multiple realities rather than to look for one definitive, unchanging meaning. Since the entities engaged in the polyphony take on different roles and voices in different contexts of time, space, and culture, the voices we hear in the polyphony multiply. We come to see that reality can have different meanings. Reading a novel such as Midnight’s Children as a polyphony or dialogue among different voices can serve as an analogy for a mode that we can adopt in our attempts to understand reality.

Abstract Fly ash, an inorganic alumino silicate has been used as filler in epoxy matrix, but it reduces the mechanical properties due to its poor dispersion and interfacial bonding with the epoxy matrix. To improve its interfacial bonding with epoxy matrix, surface treatment of fly ash was done using surfactant sodium lauryl sulfate and silane coupling agent glycidoxy propyl trimethoxy silane. An attempt is also made to reduce the particle size of fly ash using high pressure pulverizer. To improve fly ash dispersion in epoxy matrix, the epoxy was modified by mixing with amine containing liquid silicone rubber (ACS). The effect of surface treated fly ash with varying filler loadings from 10 to 40% weight on the mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of modified epoxy composites was investigated. The surface treated fly ash was characterized by particle size analyzer and FTIR spectra. Morphological studies of surface treated fly ash filled modified epoxy composites indicate good dispersion of fillers in the modified epoxy matrix and improves its mechanical properties. Impact strength of the surface treated fly ash filled modified epoxy composites show more improvement than unmodified composites.

As ulcerações no sistema digestivo de cães são consideradas raras. São descritos dois casos de úlcera gastroduodenal em cães. O primeiro animal apresentou úlcera no duodeno próxima!. O segundo mostrou úlcera perfurada na região pilórica do estômago. Nenhum dos animais apresentou evidências de sangramento, mas as lesões eram profundas e arredondadas. Não houve evidência de patologias concorrentes.

Abstract Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α-2 agonist which has recently revolutionized our anesthesia and intensive care practice. An obstetric patient presented for emergency cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, with pre-eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage. In carefully selected cases with refractory hypertension and postpartum hemorrhage, dexmedetomidine can be used for improving overall patient outcome. It was beneficial in controlling both the blood pressure and uterine bleeding during cesarean section in our patient.

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Resumo Dexmedetomidina é um α 2 ‐agonista altamente seletivo que recentemente revolucionou a nossa prática de anestesia e tratamento intensivo. Uma paciente obstétrica foi admitida para cesariana de emergência sob anestesia geral, com pré‐eclâmpsia e hemorragia pós‐parto. Em casos cuidadosamente selecionados com hipertensão refratária e hemorragia pós‐parto, dexmedetomidina pode ser usada para melhorar o resultado geral da paciente. O fármaco foi benéfico no controle tanto da pressão arterial quanto do sangramento uterino durante cesariana em nossa paciente. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α‐2 agonist which has recently revolutionized our anesthesia and intensive care practice. An obstetric patient presented for emergency cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, with pre‐eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage. In carefully selected cases with refractory hypertension and postpartum hemorrhage, dexmedetomidine can be used for improving overall patient outcome. It was beneficial in controlling both the blood pressure and uterine bleeding during cesarean section in our patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]