bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Study on Mechanic Workshop Polluted Soil Treated With Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Juice, Powder and Inorganic Lime Fertilizer
Authors: Stephen E. , Oyebamiji O.O. , Otorkpa O.J. , Latena S. , Sunday A.I. , Idoko P.A.
Published: December 2021

An assessment of mechanic workshop polluted soil treated with 16.6% lime juice (MSAL), mechanic workshop polluted soil treated with lime powder (MSLP) and mechanic workshop polluted soil treated with inorganic lime fertilizer (MSLF) was conducted for a period of 56 days. The study revealed higher microbial counts in the treated soils compared to mechanic oil free soil (MFS). The total viable bacterial counts observed ranged from 1.6×104 cfu/g to 6.8×104 cfu/g for MSF, 2.2×104 cfu/g – 26.2×104 cfu/g for MSAL, 1.2×104 cfu/g -17.2×104 cfu/g for MSLP and 6.8× 104 cfu/g – 16.0 × 104 cfu/g for MSLF while fungi counts ranged from 2.5×104 cfu/g to 6.4×104 cfu/g for MFS, 4.0×104 cfu/g – 16.4×104 cfu/g for MSAL, 2.6×104 cfu/g -3.8×104 cfu/g for MSLP and 2.1× 104 cfu/g – 4.0 × 104 cfu/g for MSLF. Organisms isolated  in the course of the study includes Pseudomonas sp,  Staphylococcus sp, Bacillus sp, Micrococcus sp, Escherichia coli,  Proteus sp, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Mucor sp,  Saccharomyces sp, and Rhizopus sp. The physicochemical results showed that MSAL had higher moisture content, organic matter content, organic carbon, and nitrate than MSF, MSLP and MSLF. There were significant differences in pH, organic matter content, organic carbon, nitrate and phosphorus at 0.05 probability level, but there was no significant different in the moisture content of the soil undergoing treatment. This is an indication that Lime juice has a greater potential in bioremediation of mechanic workshop polluted soil compared to lime powder and inorganic lime fertilizer.
Effect of Palm Oil, Palm Olein, Palm Kernel Oil and Their Blends on the Lipid Profile of Albino Rats
Authors: Imoisi O.B. , Ezoguan V.O. , Imafidon M.I.
Published: December 2021

Edible oils play an important role in the body as carriers of essential fatty acids, this essential fatty acids are not produced in the body but gotten from diet we consume. This study examined the effect of palm oil, palm olein, palm kernel oil and their blends (PKO: POL and POL: PKO) on the lipid profile of Albino rats. The aim was to investigate the nutritional and health effects of these oils. Serum was used in the biochemical analysis of lipid profile using Randox Laboratories (England) kit. High density lipoprotein cholesterol in rats fed diets containing unheated and unblended PKO was lower than the recommended range and palm olein and their blends were all higher than the recommended range of 40-59mg/dL. Palm kernel oil fortified diet significantly increased triglyceride levels while; total cholesterol levels were considered to be acceptable except for palm kernel oil and its blends. Palm kernel oil and higher blend of palm kernel oil increased significantly very low density lipoprotein cholesterol above the recommended limit of 2-30mg/dl. Low density lipoprotein cholesterol values in this study were far below the recommended limit for PKO and higher blends of PKO. In conclusion palm oil helps to lower total cholesterol concentration by stimulating the synthesis of protective HDL-C. Palm kernel oil increases total triglyceride and total cholesterol levels.
Bayesian Change Point Detection of Vegetation Cover Dynamics of Akure Forest Reserve, Ondo State in Southwestern, Nigeria
Authors: Ukoha P.A. , Okonkwo S.J. , Adewoye A.R.
Published: December 2021

This study uses satellite acquired vegetation index data to monitor changes in Akure forest reserve. Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) time series datasets were extracted from Landsat images; extraction was performed on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform. The datasets were analyzed using Bayesian Change Point (BCP) to monitor the abrupt changes in vegetation dynamics associated with deforestation. The BCP shows the magnitude of changes over the years, from the posterior data obtained. BCP focuses on changes in the long‐range using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, this returns posterior probability at > 0.5% of a change point occurring at each time index in the time series. Three decades of Landsat data were classified using the random forest algorithm to assess the rate of deforestation within the study area. The results shows forest in 2000 (97.7%), 2010 (89.4%), 2020 (84.7%) and non-forest increase 2000 (2.0%), 2010 (10.6%), 2020 (15.3%). Kappa coefficient was also used to determine the accuracy of the classification.
Remote Sensing of City Extension and Vegetal Cover Changes along Lagos-Ibadan Access Strip in Nigeria
Authors: Oyedepo J.A. , Oluyege D.E. , Babajide E.I. , Onayemi O.D.
Published: December 2021

The paper employed Remote sensing data in a multi-decadal assessment of vegetal to urban land cover transition along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The forty-year assessment commenced in 1980 and ended in 2020. Landsat imageries acquired for the respective periods were subjected to supervised classification. Results reveal massive conversion of vegetated areas into built-up areas. The transition became pronounced from the second decade with 30,226 and cumulative of 48,455 Hectares of vegetation transforming into built-up area. During the third decade (2000 to 2010), additional 44,780 and cumulative of 93,235 Hectares of green area was converted into built-up areas. The largest transition was recorded in the last decade (2010 to 2020) during which vegetated area covering 50,827 Hectares was converted to living or industrial areas giving a cumulative transition of 141,065. In year 2020 Pearson moment correlation showed a high negative correlation with a coefficient value of -0.86. Hectares of vegetal areas into built-up or bare surfaces.
Assessment of Vehicular-Induced Emissions in some Selected Areas in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Raji W.A. , Jimoda L.A. , Odobor J.K. , Popoola A.O.
Published: December 2021

Vehicular emission is a major environmental health problem in the world today especially in developing countries including Nigeria. This study was centered on assessing the vehicular emissions pollutants such as Carbon monoxide (CO), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Formaldehyde (HCHO) and Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The sampling of the CO and H2S gaseous pollutants was done using H-4S gas analyzer while JCG60 gas detector was used to measure TVOC and HCHO. The meteorological parameters were measured with HTC-1 hygrometer thermometer. AQI was calculated to determine the status of the ambient air quality of the study areas. Carbon monoxide concentration obtained from the result ranges from 3.12-16.1 ppm with location C having the highest amount of 16.1 ppm which exceeds the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) standard of 10 ppm. The calculated AQI shows that the study areas are all polluted. Continuous measurement and inventory of air pollutants should be encouraged, as this will enable the policymakers to effectively implement control measures on air pollution.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity for Stem Rust and Stripe Rust Resistance in an International Wheat Nursery Using Phenotypic and Molecular Technologies
Authors: Chemayek Bosco , K. Bansal Urmil , Miah Hanif , W. Wagoire William , S. Bariana Harbans
Published: December 2021

The objective of this study was to assess diversity for stem rust and stripe rust resistance in an international wheat screening nursery under greenhouse conditions using pathotypes with known avirulence/ virulence profiles. A set of 95 entries of an international wheat screening nursery collected from material generated by staff of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) was tested against seven Australian Pgt and five Pst pathotypes through artificial inoculation under the greenhouse conditions using standard procedures. Ten all-stage stem rust resistance genes (Sr8a, Sr8b, Sr9b, Sr12, Sr17, Sr23, Sr24, Sr30, Sr31 and Sr38) and seven all-stage stripe rust resistance genes (Yr3, Yr4, Yr6, Yr9, Yr17, Yr27 and Yr34) were postulated either singly or in combinations based on seedling responses of test entries against pathotypes differing in virulence for commonly deployed genes. Sr30 and Sr38 were the most common stem rust resistance genes in this nursery. The Sr38-linked stripe rust resistance gene Yr17 was present in high proportion. The presence of rust resistance genes Sr24, Sr31/Yr9, Sr38/Yr17 and Yr4 were confirmed using the closely linked molecular markers. The adult plant resistance (APR) genes Sr2 and Lr34/Yr18/Sr57 were detected using linked molecular markers csSr2 and csLV34, respectively. Genotypes carrying combinations of stem rust and stripe rust resistance were identified for use as donor sources in breeding programs.
Science as an Assimilation of the 19th Century Spiritualism into Society
Authors: BAYÜLGEN Burak
Published: December 2021

Spiritualists in the 19th century have endeavored to prove their assessments by using science itself which tried to debunk their field’s phenomena. The most principal claims of spiritualism have been the possibility of communicating with spirits through the agency of mediums and visioning a close person who has been in the moment of dying or far away. Scientific studies have not only been used to prove these assessments but to create new concepts and perceptions about psychic experiences. The aim of this article is to determine that spiritualists have assimilated themselves into society by using science apart from being denounced as superstitious. Hereby, what spiritualists have suggested in terms of science will be documented within a historical process and the terms which they have coined will be examined. It will be clarified that the people who have evaluated these phenomena consisted of scientists, scholars and literary figures. SPR (The Society for Psychical Research), which was completely formed by scientists and scholars, investigated the mediums and put them under multiple psychical experiments. These researches were published in their anthology named as Phantasms of The Living and their periodicals named as “The Proceedings”. The terms which were coined in order to scientificate spiritualism have been “psychic force”, “telepathy”, “hallucination” and “ectoplasm”. It will be concluded that these terms have enabled to categorize the assessments of spiritualism which were communicating and visioning spirits, and also accommodated the psychic researchers and mediums to express themselves subjectively by assimilation into society.
San Lorenzo: Zona vulnerable a la narco guerrilla
Authors: Chávez-Vaca Vinicio Alexander , González-Zambrano Rosa
Published: December 2021

El presente estudio se propuso determinar los factores geográficos, sociales, económicos y de seguridad ciudadana que enlazan al cantón San Lorenzo, perteneciente a la provincia de Esmeraldas en Ecuador, con bandas narcotraficantes colombianas, así como las consecuencias de convertirse en zona de guerra, a raíz del conflicto fronterizo. El procedimiento metodológico fue de enfoque cualitativo y se empleó como principal técnica el análisis de documento, con lo cual fue posible concluir que las consecuencias de la influencia, presencia y operatividad de los grupos subversivos y del crimen organizado en este territorio ecuatoriano generan ondas para todo el país y evidencian cómo el auge de estos conflictos no solo se relaciona con las operaciones de los grupos guerrilleros, sino también con el desarrollo y las acciones gubernamentales a favor de la ciudadanía y el bienestar de sus pueblos.

Palabras claves: seguridad ciudadana, cantón San Lorenzo, narcotráfico, crimen organizado, conflicto fronterizo.
How to improve online assessment procedures in high school?
Authors: Orekhova Ye. Yu. , Sysoev S.M.
Published: December 2021

At present blended learning provides an opportunity to get an education regardless of external circumstances, such as pandemics and quarantine. Still, increasing student motivation to master new material and level of acquisition of knowledge is one of the challenges faced by teachers as the field of teaching online is subject to constant changes. This study aimed to elaborate the model of enhanced assessment in an e-learning course “General English” when teaching English as a second language at university to increase student educational achievements. The effectiveness of the model of enhanced assessment in the learning process was measured with the methodology for calculating statistical indicators of the quality of education: knowledge quality, level of student proficiency, progress, and average grade. The results of the initial and final control of the statistical indicators of the quality of education showed a significant difference between the control and the experimental groups. It is concluded that the replacement of formal types of assessment with the model of enhanced assessment is the key to increasing student educational achievements.
Enfoque interpretativo en la corrección de artículos científicos
Authors: Medina Elsy
Published: December 2021

En este trabajo se expone un enfoque interpretativo sobre la escritura en el contexto del artículo científico. Metodológicamente el análisis documental está orientado al aspecto de forma lo que implica mirar a través del lenguaje sobre las posibilidades de elementos básicos y su imbricación con la escritura. Como punto de partida se estudió el corpus lingüístico extraído de diez artículos analizados. Seguido de un apartado basado en las proposiciones ontológicas de Echeverría (2010), las características y tipo oracional, según la UNESCO (1983). Un tercer apartado está constituido por el enfoque interpretativo que ofrece una ruta de lectura para la valoración de la especificidad lingüística dispuesta en los componentes intrínsecos al proceso de corrección de estilo.
Desafíos del diseño instruccional para la enseñanza remota de las matemáticas en contextos de poca penetración de internet
Authors: Ríos-Cuesta Wilmer
Published: December 2021

La media de penetración del internet en Colombia es de 9,8% lo que la ubica por debajo de otros países de América cuya media es de 77,2%. Esta situación genera una serie de retos para las instituciones educativas pues supone aplicar las teorías del diseño instruccional a la elaboración de guías didácticas offline. Situados en un paradigma cualitativo de naturaleza descriptiva se hizo un análisis documental que permitió identificar algunos desafíos y oportunidades para afrontar la emergencia sanitaria en contextos de poca penetración de internet y que pueden implementarse en la enseñanza de las matemáticas.
Clinical pharmacists' scope of knowledge for medication therapy management in chronic kidney disease patients
Authors: Shivaprasad Sirimalla , Mateti Uday Venkat , Shenoy Pradeep , Shastry Chakrakodi Shashidhara , Dharmagadda Sreedhar
Published: December 2021

Medication therapy management (MTM) was first implemented and introduced for chronically ill patients and those taking multiple prescription drugs. The MTM has five steps, namely medication therapy review (MTR), personal medication record (PMR), medication-related action plan (MAP), intervention or referral, and finally, documentation. After receiving MTM services, patients will gain knowledge on medicines, which may decrease non-adherence to treatment and increase its efficacy. Studies have shown the positive impact of MTM on geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients and those on polypharmacy. MTM services may improve medication adherence, decrease healthcare costs, and improve the quality of life (QoL) of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by addressing various issues like anaemia, metabolic acidosis, protein management, fluid management, electrolyte management, dosage adjustment based on eGFR, vaccination, and medication-related problems and intervening with the education about the disease, drugs, and lifestyle modifications.
THE ETHICAL DIMENSION OF JOURNALISTIC PROFESSIONALISM: VIEWS OF LITHUANIAN JOURNALISTS
Authors: Mažylė Jolanta , Stonkienė Marija
Published: December 2021

When evaluating the normative dimension of journalistic professionalism, researchers note that it is related to the core values of professional journalism, manifested in the recognition and application of common professional ethical principles in journalistic activities. This allows us to identify the existence of the ethical dimension of journalistic professionalism. This study examines the ethical dimension of journalistic professionalism by analysing the attitudes of Lithuanian journalists towards the importance of ethical aspects, codified in the Code of Ethics in Providing Information to the Public of Lithuania (2016) for journalistic professionalism.
FEUILLETON IN SERBIAN PRESS
Authors: Milosavljević Ilija
Published: December 2021

The feuilleton is one of the most specific and oldest genres in journalism, but also one of the least analyzed and defined. Often appropriated as a literary genre in journalism, it has changed its form, style and content throughout history in order to adapt to the current circumstances in the media world. In keeping with the contemporary development of digital platforms, online journalism and sensational, fast-paced reporting, its specifics and peculiarities bring new challenges. The aim of the paper is to note the use, specifics, topics and the position of this genre through the analysis of feuilletons in the serious, semitabloid and tabloid daily press in Serbia. Additionally, the goal is to observe potential differences in relation to the type of press, but also the ways in which this newspaper genre is implemented in online newspaper portals. In accordance with these goals, the method of descriptive and comparative content analysis as well as the statistical method were used in the paper. The research was conducted on four daily newspapers, Danas, Politika, Večernje novosti and Blic, in the period from January 24, 2020 to January 30,2020. Twenty seven issues of these newspapers were analyzed, including 2,230 media texts, 30 of which were feuilletons. Research has shown that this genre is more common in serious than in semi-tabloid and tabloid press, that the most common topic covered through this genre is politics and that there are significant differences between the same feuilletons in printed newspapers in comparison to online editions.
Hacia un planteamiento interdisciplinar en la iniciación a la modelización económica en el Bachillerato: una propuesta en torno a la derivada y el análisis marginal
Authors: Gutiérrez-Portilla María , Gutiérrez-Portilla Paula , Álvarez-Causelo Pedro
Published: December 2021

En este trabajo se describe un objeto virtual de aprendizaje (OVA) elaborado bajo una perspectiva interdisciplinar que abarca las materias de Economía y Matemáticas aplicadas a las Ciencias Sociales, correspondientes ambas a la modalidad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales del Bachillerato. Dicho OVA está constituido por una secuencia de construcciones elaboradas con el software Geogebra y organizadas en torno al concepto matemático de función derivada y su papel como herramienta básica en la modelización económica (asociado fundamentalmente a lo que suele denominarse análisis marginal).

La propuesta se realiza con la intención de ejemplificar el tipo de materiales y actividades que podrían diseñarse y utilizarse de una manera integradora por parte del profesorado de ambas materias. Desde el punto de vista de la docencia de la economía, se considera que este tipo de planteamientos facilitaría la transferencia de los conocimientos de matemáticas al ámbito de la modelización económica, lo que resulta especialmente relevante en relación con la finalidad propedéutica del Bachillerato. Desde el de la docencia de las matemáticas, tanto la investigación relacionada con su didáctica como el propio currículo de la materia para la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) y el Bachillerato, reflejan la importancia de incluir la modelización, no sólo por su interés como contenido, sino también por su función vehicular en tanto que facilitadora del aprendizaje de los conceptos matemáticos.
Inactivity and stress brought about by the covid-19 pandemic: What is the situation with university students?
Authors: Güler Melek , Kozak Melek , Certel Zehra , Yanar Nazlı
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity levels of the before and during the pandemic, and the styles of coping with stress according to their physical activity levels, and the styles of coping with stress during the pandemic process according to gender of students Faculty of Sports Sciences. The research group of the study consists of 401 volunteer students (175 female; 206 male). The data were collected used the “International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)”, and the “Ways of Coping Questionnaire” and personal information form. In the analysis of data; t test was used in pairwise comparisons and ANOVA test was used in multiple comparisons. According to the analysis results; During the Covid-19 pandemic, the physical activity rate decreased in both female and male students compared to the pre-pandemic period, and the physical activity level showed a significant difference in favor of male students according to the total MET score during the pandemic period. All students used the "confident approach" style the highest and the "submissive approach" the least in their coping styles; It was determined that girls used the submissive approach more than boys. A significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of self-confident, helpless and optimistic approach according to physical activity levels. As a result, it can be said that the way of coping with stress of students with a high level of physical activity also affects positively. In this context, physical activity and exercise can be recommended to students in coping with stress.
ESTUDO SOBRE A VISÃO DO CORPO DISCENTE QUANTO ÀS NOVAS METODOLOGIAS DE ENSINO PARA OS CURSOS DE ENGENHARIAS DA UNISALES
Authors: Almeida Miriam Aparecida Ignácio de , Carvalho Flávio Lúcio Santos de
Published: December 2021

Atualmente pensa-se e se discute muito sobre as novas metodologias de ensino estando elas nas diferentes etapas da educação básica, para que se aprimorem nos alunos: a aquisição dos conhecimentos, a interação e a integração desses conhecimentos com as situações reais de trabalho, onde se aplicam de forma mais assertiva esses conhecimentos, além do afloramento do protagonismo, autoconfiança, empatia e solidariedade e sustentabilidade, ressaltando também todas as demais habilidades e competências que o mercado profissional demanda. Mas, ao mesmo tempo que isso tudo seja instigante e atraente para todo corpo acadêmico, principalmente para corpo discente, é muito assustador e desafiador, pois é tudo novo e diferente do método tradicional de ensino que está sendo utilizado desde o início do processo de transmissão de conhecimento. Tanto para nós, os professores, os alunos, quanto para as instituições, ocorrem dificuldades para adaptação da metodologia tradicional para as novas metodologias. Logo, a proposta deste trabalho é avaliar o sentimento do corpo discente frente à todas mudanças propostas para o sistema de ensino. Foram realizados questionamentos aos estudantes, através de uma pesquisa on line com estes, verificando de forma detalhada, as expectativas, as dúvidas e outras informações quanto a mudança para as novas metodologias de ensino. Os resultados estatísticos mostraram que os estudantes estão cientes que as mudanças são pertinentes em função das novas demandas do mercado, mas conclui-se que ainda se sentem receosos de como estas mudanças estão ocorrendo e se as instituições, o corpo docente e eles próprios estão preparados para tal.
THE USE OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS IN THE TREATMENT OF AN INFECTED WOUND IN A COW
Authors: Kostyuk N. I. , Pinchuk S. V. , Gapeeva T. A. , Vasilevich I. B. , Lomako Yu. V. , Kazakova E. F. , Barsukova M. V. , Borisik R. N. , Rukol V. M. , Volotovsky I. D.
Published: December 2021

The effectiveness of the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) from bovine adipose tissue for the treatment of an infected wound in a cow was studied.

The results of clinical studies indicate that the introduction of MSCs of adipose tissue in the wound area of the cow contributes to the rapid epithelization and restoration of the skin.
A MODELAGEM MATEMÁTICA COMO PROPOSTA PEDAGÓGICA NA PERSPECTIVA DO ENSINO DA MATEMÁTICA EM AMBIENTES INFORMATIZADOS NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Bezerra do Nascimento Rafaela Silva
Published: December 2021

Esta pesquisa aborda questões específicas sobre a metodologia de ensino utilizada pelos professores do ensino médio durante o ensino das aulas na disciplina matemática de Erem Fábio da Silveira Barros, e a inserção de materiais tecnológicos como apoio pedagógico, tendo como tema Modelagem Matemática como PropostaPedagógico da perspectiva do Ensino de Matemática em Ambientes Informatizados no Ensino Média. Os objetivos específicos são: descrever as estratégias utilizadas pelos professores da Escola Fábio da Silveira Barros para ensinar matemática no ensino médio; desenvolver uma proposta pedagógica com o desenvolvimento de atividades de modelagem matemática em ambientes informatizados, apoiadas pela Educação Matemática; e descrever os resultados alcançados com a prática da nova metodologia apresentada. Os resultados desta pesquisa mostraram contribuições significativas da Modelagem Matemática dos temas à abordagem de conteúdo matemático, e contribuições de tecnologias para o desenvolvimento do ambiente de aprendizagem com Modelagem Matemática. Assim, a pesquisa permitiu aos alunos um novo olhar sobre matemática a partir de uma proposta de modelagem matemática com contribuições tecnológicas, proporcionando a interação do conteúdo com a realidade, resultando em uma aprendizagem significativa.
A NECESSIDADE DA IMPERMEABILIZAÇÃO NAS EDIFICAÇÕES DA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL
Authors: Mancini Sampaio Rafael , Gonçalves Ferreira Filho Walter , Florian Fabiana
Published: December 2021

Na atualidade a construção civil tem priorizado o alto padrão na qualidade do serviço.  Essa postura requer atenção redobrada do profissional na gestão do empreendimento para cumprimento de exigências dos consumidores, instituídas por Norma de Desempenho. A infiltração é responsável por patologias de dano em construções que podem ser de irremediável reparação sendo indispensável um projeto específico para evitar esse problema. Entre as propostas para o nivelamento pela qualidade e no combate a infiltração, consta a utilização de sistemas de impermeabilização com técnicas especiais e tipos diversos, de acordo com a área descoberta da edificação. Esta possui norma específica, Impermeabilização: Seleção e Projeto de Impermeabilização. Com objetivo de aumentar o conhecimento específico sobre a técnica da impermeabilização e conferir maior competência profissional nessa área, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica sobre motivos da ocorrência das patologias de dano que levaram construções a ficarem arruinadas pela falta de observância dessa norma. A pesquisa desenvolvida realçou a necessidade dessa providência nas obras e reforçou o interesse pelo aprofundamento de conhecimento no assunto, para garantir melhor condição técnica no exercício da profissão.
In-service education and training: An important tool for improving education at the basic level
Authors: Dzinyela Joseph M
Published: December 2021

It is clearly impossible today for any individual to learn a job or enter a profession and remain in it for ten or so years with his or her skills basically unchanged. Societies and organisations including the school system change and grow. It is in this light that in-service training is not only desirable but also an important activity to which the Government and the school system must commit human and fiscal resources if it is to maintain a viable and knowledgeable staff. Organising in-service training for teachers is of paramount importance if they are to be effective in achieving the goals and objectives of the educational system. This paper closely examines the importance of in-service training in Education in Ghana. It also identifies problems that plague the organization of in-service training and offers suggestions for improvement.
Distance education, universities and Ghana in context
Authors: Ossei-Anto Theophilus Aquinas
Published: December 2021

Today's world thrives on knowledge-based economy, which in turn is catalyzed in all spheres by Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), We are, therefore, better placed now to keep abreast with the emerging trends in Education. As educators, we can use the cutting egdes of ICTs to reach out effectively and efficiently to the many aspiring learners in the field any time and at any place, even. teachers and students are separated by time and space. This is the trust of Open, Distance and Flexible Education (ODFE). This article seeks to dwell on the basics of ODFE as practised by some selected institutions (universities) worldwide and zooms in to examine how Distance Education (DE) is currently perceived and operated in Ghana.
reforma trabalhista e o fim da execução ex officio pelo juiz como regra geral
Authors: César Villatore Marco Antônio , Azizo Denardi Ibagy Thiago
Published: December 2021

Este estudo analisa o fim da execução ex officio, como regra geral, no Processo do Trabalho após a Lei 13.467/2017. Busca-se, aqui, analisar a seguinte problemática: a nova redação do art. 878 da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), permite a execução de ofício pelo juiz do trabalho apenas quando as partes não estiverem devidamente assistidas por advogados. Consoante as peculiaridades do processo trabalhista, bem como a natureza alimentar de suas verbas e as outras disposições constitucionais, infraconstitucionais e internacionais que versem sobre o tema, quais argumentos podem ser considerados em favor da execução de ofício pelo juiz? Procura-se, de maneira geral, contextualizar a alteração da execução no Processo do Trabalho decorrente da Reforma Trabalhista, e apresentar os argumentos favoráveis à execução de ofício pelo magistrado, como preliminarmente à Reforma. Por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial, com a utilização do método dedutivo, conclui-se, por uma interpretação teleológica, lógico-racional e sistemática que, em que pese o texto que a Reforma Trabalhista tenha dado ao art. 878 da CLT, retirando, como regra geral, a possibilidade da execução de ofício pelo magistrado, segue viável a execução ex officio no Processo do Trabalho, mesmo que a parte exequente esteja assistida por advogado.
Trabalho decente diante de incertezas advindas das inovações tecnológicas da era digital
Authors: Godinho Pimentel Gomes Dinaura
Published: December 2021

O avanço da tecnologia de plataformas tem propiciado a precarização do trabalho. O acesso ao trabalho decente e a manutenção do emprego passaram a depender inexoravelmente da educação e do contínuo desenvolvimento das capacidades e potencialialidades humanas, para adequação às atuais exigências do mercado econômico globalizado. O direito à educação de qualidade e o direito ao trabalho para todos são os meios indispensáveis para o exercício da cidadania em prol do desenvolvimento e da sustentabilidade econômica do País. Nesse contexto de modernidade tecnológica, a Justiça do Trabalho, com sua competência ampliada em face da Emenda Constitucional n. 45/2004, tem plenas condições de adaptar e aplicar  a legislação do trabalho, à luz da Constituição Federal, no julgamento de conflitos que envolvem novas relações de trabalho. Assim, tem como impedir que muitos trabalhadores sob demanda via aplicativos continuem sendo injustamente descartados da proteção jurídica e transferidos para a informalidade.
Análise empírica da fragilidade ambiental na microrregião Rio Vermelho (GO)
Authors: Soares Cleonice Batista Regis , Martins Alécio Perini
Published: December 2021

A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar níveis hierarquizados de fragilidade ambiental na Microrregião Geográfica Rio Vermelho (GO), como forma de subsidiar tomada de decisão e planejamento de uso sustentável dos recursos naturais. Para tanto, adotou-se a proposta metodológica de Ross (1994), com base nas variáveis ambientais de dissecção do relevo, pluviometria, tipo de solo e uso e cobertura da terra, e a utilização de Geotecnologias de Informação na determinação de informações de síntese referentes à Fragilidade Potencial e Fragilidade Emergente. Os resultados obtidos para a Fragilidade Potencial consistem em quatro classes hierarquizadas que são: muito fraco (37,57 %), seguida da classe médio (32,81 %), fraco (29,13 %) e forte (0,49 %). Para a Fragilidade Emergente foram geradas três classes   hierárquicas de fragilidade, predominando a classe fraco ocupando (69,04 %), seguido da classe médio (30,94 %) e forte (0,02 %).
Historiografias e historiofotias da paisagem
Authors: Silva Leonardo Luiz Silveira da
Published: December 2021

O artigo em questão parte do pressuposto que a descrição da paisagem bem como o acesso a esta descrição referem-se sempre ao passado. A partir deste pressuposto, defende um aprofundamento na pesquisa interdisciplinar da paisagem, agregando à geografia elementos da teoria da história, como um meio de conceber as historiografias e as historiofotias, bem como suas limitações. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as possibilidades e limitações destas técnicas, em uma abordagem interdisciplinar entre a geografia, a história e a literatura.
Armies and Ecosystems in Premodern Europe
Authors: Govaerts Sander
Published: December 2021

Using the ecosystem concept as his starting point, the author examines the complex relationship between premodern armed forces and their environment at three levels: landscapes, living beings, and diseases. The study focuses on Europe’s Meuse Region, well-known among historians of war as a battleground between France and Germany. By analyzing soldiers’ long-term interactions with nature, this book engages with current debates about the ecological impact of the military, and provides new impetus for contemporary armed forces to make greater effort to reduce their environmental footprint.
Sponges from North Borneo and their bioactivity against human colorectal cancer cells
Authors: Yong Yoong Soon , Lim Swee-Cheng , Lee Ping-Chin , Ling Yee-Soon
Published: December 2021

Invertebrates are a major reservoir for numerous cytotoxic compounds that are used to defence themselves against prey and adaptation towards the environment. Throughout the years, numerous studies discovered from sponge extracts were effective against a wide range of cancer cells. In this study, 23 sponges comprising of some 19 species were collected from Northeast Borneo. Sponges were treated and extracted using modified Folch extraction method, followed by cytotoxicity assay to determine their effectiveness against different colorectal cancer cells. From the results, Monanchora clathrate, Dysidea sp., and Jaspis sp. were found to possess different degrees of cytotoxicity against wide range of human colorectal cancer cell. Monanchora clathrate (KDT07), Dysidea sp. (KDT09), and Jaspis sp. (KDT18) are among the demosponges which possess significant cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer cell lines, including HCT116, LoVo, SW480, and SW620. Besides, we found that environmental factors tend to alter chemical yield from the different species under the same genera. Among them, KDT08 and KDT21 which fall under same genus Dysidea, yet possess insignificant cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer cells. This research article provides a preliminary test for cytotoxicity activity of a wide range of marine sponges. Throughout this study, acquired results could provide useful information to determine the worthiness to further isolate nor purify the nature product from these sponges.
ENTREVISTA: EDUARDO KREMPSER
Authors: Souto Maior Paulo Martin
Published: December 2021

Eduardo Krempser é pesquisador na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz, no Rio de Janeiro. Graduado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora em 2007, dedicou-se no mestrado, concluído em 2009, e no doutorado, concluído em 2014, a pesquisa em modelagem computacional no Laboratório Nacional de Computação Científica, LNCC. Entre suas principais pesquisas destacam-se aprendizagem de máquina e a Otimização via Meta-heurísticas. Vem desenvolvendo ferramentas computacionais para modelagem de oportunidades ecológicas para ocorrência de doenças, modelagem molecular, engenharia estrutural, robótica e arqueologia. É membro do Laboratório de Sistemas Inteligentes e Robótica da Faculdade de Educação Tecnológica do Estado do Rio de Janeiro SIRLab/Faeterj, e do Instituto Nacional de Arqueologia, Paleontologia e Ambiente do Semiárido, INCT/CNPq – Inapas.
APLICAÇÃO DA ESPECTROSCOPIA FT-IR E RAMAN PARA CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE SOLO OBTIDO EM ESCAVAÇÃO NO SÍTIO ARQUEOLÓGICO TEMPLO DOS PILARES, MATO GROSSO DO SUL
Authors: Seccatto Cássia Patrícia , Nobrega Jaldair Araujo e , Muzzi Rozanna Marques , Aguiar Rodrigo Luiz Simas de
Published: December 2021

O presente estudo buscou determinar através da técnica FT-IR e Raman, características do solo coletado no sítio arqueológico ‘Templo dos Pilares’ localizado no município de Alcinópolis. Através da análise de FT-IR, pode-se observar que os átomos de compostos orgânicos podem ter sua vibração com amplitude aumentada ao redor das ligações covalentes que os ligam, nesse processo cada mudança de nível de energia vibracional corresponde uma série de mudanças de níveis de energia rotacional e assim originando as bandas com diferentes comprimentos de ondas observadas no espectro.APPLICATION OF FT-IR AND RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF SOIL OBTAINED IN EXCAVATION AT THE PILLARS-MS TEMPLE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, MATO GROSSO DO SUL ABSTRACTThe present study sought to determine, using the FT-IR and Raman technique, characteristics of the soil collected at the archaeological site ‘Temple of the Pillars’ located in the municipality of Alcinópolis. Through the analysis of FT-IR, it can be observed that the atoms of compounds can have their vibration with increased amplitude around the connections of the bonds that connect them, in this process each change of level of vibrational energy corresponding to a series of level changes of rotational energy and thus originating the bands with different wavelengths observed in the spectrum.Keywords: FT-IR; Characterization; Archaeological.
LA EXPLOTACIÓNS DE MOLUSCOS EN SAN BLAS,NAYARIT - El uso de la concha en la construcción de paisajes, propuesta analítica de contextos arqueológicos costeros con concha a partir de las evidenciasetnozoológicas e etnoarqueológicas
Authors: Márquez-Pietro Leonardo
Published: December 2021

Los moluscos han sido explotados por las poblaciones de la costa del Pacífico del Occidente de Mesoamérica desde el periodo arcaico hasta el presente. El registro arqueológico ha mostrado que en los periodos más tempranos hubo una explotación indiscriminada de especies de moluscos para cambiar a los periodos más tardíos a un consumo más especializado de ciertas especies, actualmente algunas de estas especies son explotadas en las llanuras inundables de Sinaloa y Nayarit. Este trabajo discute los conocimientos etnográficos sobre la producción y consumo de estos moluscos, así como, su uso como materia prima para la creación de paisajes antrópicos. ABSTRACTThe mollusks have been exploited by the populations of the western Pacific coast of the Mesoamerica, from the archaic period to the present. The archaeological record has shown that in the earliest periods there was an indiscriminate exploitation of this species of mollusks to change to later periods to a more specialized consumption of certain species, currently some of theses species are exploited in the foodplains of Sinaloa and Nayarit. This work discusses the ethnographic knowledge about the production and consumption to these mollusks, as well as their use as raw materials for the creation of anthropic landscapes.Keywords: Archaeomalacology; West of Mesoamerica; Ethnozoology.
A-10-Year Review on Survival Rate and Prognostic Factors of Ewing Family Tumour in Children at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Authors: Nasir Ariffin , Adenam Norhaila , Yusoff Surini , Taib Fahisham , Mohamad Norsarwany
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Ewing Family Tumour (EFT) is a group of rare malignant and aggressive tumour, with a considerably improved prognosis. However, there is lack of study on the outcome of children with EFT in Malaysia. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the Overall Survival (OS) rate, Event Free Survival (EFS) rate and identify the prognostic factors that determined the EFT outcome at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Methodology: A retrospective record review of children aged 0-18 years with EFT was done. Patients were identified from the registration data in the Oncology Unit and Record Office of Hospital USM. For patients with untraceable information or deceased, a letter was sent to State Registry to obtain the outcome of the patient. The association between demographics and patients’ clinical factors was determined using the Cox regression. Survival curves were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method and were compared using the Log-rank test. Results: There were 51 patients identified but 29 of them were eligible for the study. The mean duration of follow-up was 21 months. The OS rate at 1, 2, 3 and 5 years were 62.1%, 44.8%, 30.2% and 21.6% respectively. The EFS rate at 1, 2, 3 and 5 years were 41.9%, 26.7%, 17.8% and 0% respectively. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the presence of surgical intervention (p = 0.030) and major complications (p = 0.045) were the significant prognostic factors to the survival of EFT. Conclusion: The survival rate of EFT among our patients was comparable to other developing countries, with surgical intervention and the presence of major complications as independent prognostic factors.
The relative effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation to the level of main segmental nerve supply as opposed to dry needling in the treatment of muscles with myofascial trigger points
Authors:   , Pooke Hayden Clyde
Published: December 2021

Myofascial trigger points are a common problem for patients as weJl as physicians. According to some authors Myofascial Pain Syndromes encompass the largest group of unrecognised and under-treated medical disorders. At present, needling techniques seem to be most effective in treating myofascial trigger points, however, many chiropractors claim that manipulation alone is sufficient for trigger point amelioration. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation to the level of main segmental nerve supply versus dry needling in the treatment of selected muscles with myofascial trigger points.
A comparative study of the 14C-Urea Breath Test and histology for the detection of Helicobacter pylori in terms of cost effectiveness and patient acceptability
Authors:   , Peer Fawzia Ismail
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Carbon-14 Urea Breath Test e4C-UBT) and histology for the detection of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) in terms of cost-effectiveness and patient perceptions. It was hypothesized that the 14C_UBTwas more cost-effective and more easily tolerated than a histological analysis of a biopsy specimen obtained on endoscopy for H pylori detection
A study of the efficacy of chiropractic treatment in the management of functional nocturnal enuresis
Authors:   , Grobler Nicola
Published: December 2021

A few studies have been conducted to investigate the efficacy of chiropractic treatment for enuresis viz: Gemmel et al. (1989), Leboeuf et al. (1991), Blomerth (1994), Reed et al. (1994) and Kreitz et al. (1994). The only controlled study was done by Reed et al. (1994), and even though it did indicate promising results it was not conclusive. Therefore, more evidence is needed to verify the success of chiropractic treatment for enuresis, especially in terms of spinal adjustments.
The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation as opposed to exercise therapy on mechanical low back pain in postnatal patients
Authors:   , Bailes Brendon John
Published: December 2021

The cause of postnatal low back pain is not clearly understood. There have been few studies performed to determine the cause, and several theories have attempted to explain the occurrence of postnatal low back pain. It is suggested that an exaggerated lumbar lordosis, laxity of the ligaments due to relaxin, biomechanical strain on the muscles and ligaments of the lumbar spine and pelvis and temporary compensatory posture are possible aetiologies of postnatal low back pain. (Calguneri et al. 1982; Bullock et al. 1987 ; Berg et al. 1988; Wisneski et al.1992: 711 ; Mantle 1994:799.)
A study to determine the usefulness of the Gonstead Listing System as an indicator of the direction of adjusting the sacroiliac joint in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome
Authors:   , Moorcroft Rayne
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the Gonstead Listing System as a reliable indicator of the direction in which to adjust the sacroiliac joint in subjects with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, in terms of their subjective and objective clinical findings. The hypothesis is that the direction of manipulation is clinically insignificant in causing a decrease in the subject's clinical findings. This information is necessary in order for chiropractors to formulate a more cost-effective treatment protocol for their patients.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Android pada Materi Trigonometri
Authors: Fina Fitriya Firda , Faizah Siti
Published: December 2021

Media pembelajaran matematika berbasis android ini merupakan suatu media pembelajaran matematika dalam bentuk aplikasi pembelajaran. Media pembelajaran ini diharapkan dapat memudahkan siswa dalam belajar matematika di masa pandemic covid 19 saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran matematika berbasis android. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunaan model ADDIE dengan beberapa tahapan yaitu analysys, design, development, implantation, evalution. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran matematika berbasis android ini dikategorikan valid dengan rata-rata prsentase skor yaitu 77,94% dengan presentase rata-rata ahli media yaitu 80,88% dan presentase rata-rata ahli materi yaitu 75% sehingga media pembelajaran ini dapat diuji cobakan kepada siswa. Setelah media dinyatakan valid kemudia media yang telah dikembangkan diuji cobakan kepada siswa kemudian  siswa mengisi angket  respon  siswa yang telah disediakan oleh peneliti. Angket respon siswa menunjukkan bawa media ini praktis untuk digunakan siswa dengan prsentase rata-rata yaitu 74,63%.