bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antiviral activity of the organic germanium complex with aciclovir against herpes simplex virus (Herpesviridae: Alphaherpesvirinae: Simplexvirus: Human alphaherpesvirus 1/2) in the in vitro and in vivo systems
Authors: Alimbarova L. M. , Ambrosov I. V. , Matelo S. K. , Barinsky I. F.
Published: November 2021

Introduction. A significant increase in the incidence of various forms of herpesvirus infection (HVI) determines the need to search for new approaches to the modification of one of the basic antiviral drugs aciclovir (ACV) and its dosage forms to improve their biopharmaceutical characteristics and increase the effectiveness of therapy. In this aspect, an innovative organic germanium complex with aciclovir (OGCA) is promising.The aim of the study was to assess the antiviral activity of OGCA against the herpes simplex virus (HSV) (human herpes virus, HHV) on the HVI models both in vitro and in vivo.Material and methods. We studied the activity of OGCA in a therapeutic regimen against HSV-1 (HHV-1) (Kl strain), HSV-2 (HHV-2) (VN strain) using virological and statistical research methods in the in vitro model of HVI on Vero cell culture and the model of genital herpes (GH) caused by HHV-2 (VN strain) in male guinea pigs (Canis porcellus).Results and discussion. It was found OGCA inhibits the replication of HHV-1 and HHV-2 in Vero cells, and has anti-HHV activity in the GH model in male guinea pigs, leading to a decrease in the severity and duration of the disease, the intensity and duration of viral shedding. The most pronounced activity was detected when preparation was applied topically 5 times a day for 5 days at the early stages of infection (3% gel). The delayed use of OGCA (48 hours after infection) also had statistically significant efficacy compared to commercial reference drugs containing aciclovir or its pro-drugs: aciclovir (5% cream), AIL (acyclovir+interferon alfa-2b+lidocaine, 3% ointment), penciclovir (1% cream). OGCA significantly reduced the number of days of the pathogen shedding, as well as its infectivity, compared to animals in the control group and ones receiving placebo. The activity of OGCA, apparently, is due to its improved biopharmaceutical characteristics compared to aciclovir, as well as the presence of a number of biological activities of its constituent components.Conclusion. The results of the study allow us to consider OGCA as the basis for the development of antiviral agents for the treatment of HVI.
Automation of calculations of cutting modes taking into account the wear of cubic boron nitride tools when applying solid lubricants
Authors:   Panayoti V.A. Jluktov S.S. Kopyitova E.V. Petuhov A.M.
Published: November 2021

The effect of a solid lubricant on the wear of cubic boron nitride grinding wheels on a ceramic bond of different hardness and grain size in the processing of high-speed steel is investigated. The dependences of the change in the wear of cubic boron nitride on the parameters of the processing mode are determined. An automated calculation system is proposed to control the consumption of cubic boron nitride grinding wheels in production conditions.
Keywords: solid lubricant, grinding, high speed steel, cubic boron nitride grinding wheel, consumption, wear, grinding mode.

fdrserge@gmail.com
Features of the formation of wear of the cutting part of a single-sided cutting drill
Authors:   Kondratenko L.A. Mironova L.I. Terehov V.M.Kondratenko L.A. Mironova L.I. Terehov V.M. Hijov M.YU. Hijov M.YU.
Published: November 2021

On the basis of experiments and the theory of metal cutting, the process of processing a deep hole with a onesided drill is considered. The technique of conditional division of the cutting zone into 20 annular layers was used, for each of which the process parameters were calculated by the method of successive approximation. A formula is obtained for evaluating the wear chamfer of the cutting part, taking into account the energy expended, tool parameters and the duration of processing.

Keywords: drilling, hole, cutting tool, cutting edge, power, wear, temperature.

mironova_lub@mail.ru
Structural-attributive models and algorithms for the functioning of shop production and logistics complexes. Transportation subsystem
Authors:   Lazarenko A.G. Omelchenko I.N.
Published: November 2021

A formalized generalization of functional structures and attributive models of executive means of production logistics systems is considered, in particular, the transportation subsystem — one of the key components of the "Shop logistic system" entity.
Keywords: production logistics, shop logistic system, transportation subsystem, attributive model, classification structure.

a.g.lazarenko@yandex.ru
STATISTICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL TOURISM INDUSTRY IN THE ECONOMY OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Tojieva Maxliyahon Jahongir qizi
Published: November 2021

This article describes the role of tourism in the national economy, the factors influencing its development, improving the quality of services, issues and directions of statistical assessment of economic development in tourism.
KEYWORDS: tourism, quality of services, diversification, sanatoriums, recreation organizations, tourism infrastructure, tourism products, industry competitiveness
STRESSORS AND COPING STRATEGIES ON DISTANCE LEARNING AMONG EDUCATION STUDENTS
Authors: Sanny M. Daraman  , Dr. Ronald S. Decano
Published: November 2021

The impact of the worldwide pandemic can drive the school to work and apply various procedures in actualizing educational programs in the class. The Coronavirus pandemic may demolish existing emotional well-being issues and lead to more cases among youngsters and youths in light of the interesting mix of the general wellbeing emergency, social confinement, and financial downturn," (Terada, 2020). This study is designed to identify and investigate the causes of stress and coping strategies adopted among distance education students at the College of Teacher Education in Kolehiyo ng Pantukan. The respondents of this study were the 159 education students enrolled in AY 2020-2021 second semester. The descriptive correlational method and quantitative research were chosen for the reason that it was correlational in nature since it was determined the significant relationship between the stressors and coping strategies. The result shows that there was no significant difference in the perceptions of the respondents on the level of stress among education students as to gender and marital status. The result also shows that there is a significant relationship between the stressors and coping strategies used among education students.
KEYWORDS- Stressors, Coping Strategies, Distance Learning
Globalızatıon and Englısh language
Authors:   Bakı Dövlət Universiteti filologiya üzrə fəlsəfə doktoru, dosent, Bahadur qızı Kərimova Gülşən , Zahid qızı Səfərova Şəhla ,   Bakı Dövlət Universiteti müəllim
Published: November 2021

Globalization is a process of global economic, political and cultural integration and unification. English is the universal language of the world, and is of great importance for world communication, trade, industry, and diplomatic relations.The modern development of language education is directly dependent on the world linguistic processes that cover the unprecedented development of the English language. Analysis and synthesis of various relations in the English language system is the most important condition for the successful mastering of English as a global language-macro mediator. Key words: globalization, desire to unite, global language, English language projects, linguistic processes, diplomatic relations, language elements
Assessment of the organizational system of carrer guidance with talented children in Azerbaijan
Authors:   Bakı Dövlət Universiteti kiçik elmi işçi, Xəlil qızı Zamanova İradə , Qulam qızı İbrahimova Adilə ,   Bakı Slavyan Universiteti baş müəllim
Published: November 2021

This paper focuses on assessment process in implementing career guidance of talented children at school. The article provides general information on assessment activities in the field of career guidance. The main aim of this article is to describe main challenges in implementing in assessment tools, as well as informing children in time and motivating them in choosing good profession according to their interest and skills. The article presents different assessment methods and techniques in achieving students’ career planning. The types of assessment have been described with many techniques. Diagnostic, formative or ongoing and summative assessment approaches have been given for developing students’ professional career choice in their future planning. Key words: career work, assessment, diagnostic, instructional, final, quality
The genre of monodrama in the work of S.Beckett
Authors:   Бакинский славянский университет доктор философии по филологии, доцент, Исмаил гызы Дадашева Ирада
Published: November 2021

The article analyzes the text of the play by S. Beckett "Krapp's Last Ribbon", written by the author in 1958. The peculiarity of the poetics of monodrama in the period of crisis in the history of Western European theater is shown. The main theme of the play is loneliness. Complete loneliness was not only a theme, but also an aesthetic prerequisite that determined the very manner of the actor's play. Key words: monodrama, theater of the absurd, creation, contradiction, public conscience
INTELLIGENT OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM FORMULATED ON INDUSTRIAL INTERNET PLATFORM
Authors:   Baku Engineering University master, Farasat Rahimli Sabuhi
Published: November 2021

The opinion of "Industrial Internet" was first suggested by General Electric. As a modern infrastructure of the 4 -th industrial revolution, Industrial Internet has become a substantial mechanism to actualiza digital revision of industrial economy. The Industrial Internet platform is a system formulated on huge data gathering, accumulation and analysis, which is based to the necessity of digitalization, networking and philosophizing of manufacturing industry. In order to settle the problems of actual rearward industrial data, improve the capacity of data acquisition and deal with the industrial interconnection platform, the industrial intelligent optimization system generates the product services needed by industrial enterprises and realizes the object of industrial optimization. Key words: Industrial Internet; industrial intelligence; industrial mechanism
Assessment of injury for prediction of in-hospital mortality and outcome of patient injury
Authors:   Азербайджанский медицинский университет доктор философии по медицине, доцент, Салман оглу Микаилов Ульфет , Ширали оглу Ахадов Джавид ,   Ассоциация судебной медицины и патологической анатомии
Published: November 2021

The present study is a retrospective, descriptive and analytical study that was conducted on 300 patients with multiple trauma, aged 5 to 75 years. Inclusion criteria included the presence of multiple injuries caused by road traffic accidents and other events. The exclusion criterion was injury to only one area of the body. The causes of injury were divided into four categories: 1) injuries from road traffic crashes, 2) injuries caused by falls from a height, 3) injuries caused by assault, and 4) injuries caused by road traffic accidents with pedestrians. The most common cause of hospitalization due to injury in men and women was road traffic injuries, and there was a significant correlation between injury types and gender (p = 0.001). The results showed that 28 injured people (9.3%) died in hospital, with the largest percentage of deaths occurring in the 21 to 33 age group. The results were based on the number of people who died: 7 (25.0%) of them had penetrating injuries, and 21 (75.0%) had blunt injuries. Data analysis showed a significant correlation between mortality and type of injury (p = 0.004). Key words: Key words: trauma, medical assessment, organ damage, patient, trauma outcome, in-hospital mortality
Study of quality indicators in horse bean varieties
Authors:   Əkinçilik Elmi-Tədqiqat İnstitutu doktorant, Sədrəddin qızı Camıyeva Sədaqət
Published: November 2021

Nutrition is the most important natural factor in human health. In modern times humanity often faces the malnutrition worldwide. At present, many countries of the world are making new contributions to breeding. They cultivate many plants in this direction and select the best and most valuable species and varieties. Plant products are utilized as food, forage, and raw materials in the light industry. From this point of view, study of horse beans is important. Horse beans are easy to grow. Amino acids, proteins, and vitamins in their composition are well absorbed by the human body. Humans get their plant protein from bread, which is part of their daily diet. This means less calories and more protein. The creation of new products is of particular interest. From this point of view, the research work on this topic is relevant and demand of the day. Quality indicators in the nursery resistant to ascochitosis (FBIABN): protein in FLIP16-029FB was 32.9%, fat in FLIP17-045FB was 6.90% and the highest humidity was found in FLIP17-045FB-13.9%. Oil yield showed variation between 0.27-3.13% (c/ha), protein yield showed variation between 2.6–16.6% (c/ ha), yield showed variation between 10,0-50.9(c/ha). In the nursery resistant to chocolate spot disease (FBICSN), protein indicators in Rebeya 40 were 30.4%. Oil content in Rebeya 40 was 8.37%. Humidity indicators showed 13.5%. Oil content showed variation between 0.34-2.70% (c/ha), protein yield between 2.55-9.4% (c/ha), yield varied between 10.0-47.5(c/ha).Quality indicators in mechanical harvesting nursery (FBIMHN): protein in FLIP 16-214 was (27.6%). Oil content in FLIP17-055FB was 5.39%. Humidity indicators in FLIP17-055 FB were 17.1%. Oil yield showed variation between 0.27-1.84% (c/ha), protein yield showed vatiation between 1.02-9.94% (c/ha), productivity showed variation between 6.0-39.9% (c/ha). In the seeds of the studied varieties, between productivity and oil yield per hectare, r = 0.983**, productivity and protein yield per hectare, r = 0.962** positive correlation was observed. From this dependence, it is possible to create high-yield and-quality varieties by breeding. Key words: horse bean, protein, fat, humidity, quality, yield
PENERAPAN SISTEM HIDROPONIK UNTUK LAHAN PERKEBUNAN DI DESA CIBALONGSARI
Authors: Lilis Lasmini
Published: November 2021

Pertanian perkotaan merupakan aktivitas yang berorientasi pada terwujudnya kemudahan pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan sehari-hari bagi masyarakat kota. Selain itu, kehadiran aktivitas pertanian perkotaan juga membantu pemenuhan dan penambahan luasan ruang terbuka hijau kota. Karenanya, aktivitas pertanian perkotaan harus tertuang dalam dokumen rencana tata ruang kota, sehingga penyelenggaraannya merupakan bagian dari implementasi rencana tata ruang kota tersebut. Pada visi kota tentang masa depan, pertanian perkotaan telah lama dianggap sebagai bagian integral dari kota berkelanjutan. Dalam rangka peningkatan lahan perkebunan di Desa Cibalongsari perlu dilakukan penerapan sistem hidroponik, sistem hidroponik sebagai salah satu metode penanaman tanaman menggunakan kultur air dimaksudkan untuk dapat meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman sepanjang tahun.Kata Kunci : Pertanian Perkotaan, Tata Ruang Kota, Sistem Hidroponik.Urban agriculture is oriented activities with the ease of meeting the needs for the city daily food besides, the presence of urban agricultural activity is also helping to achieve the space and adding green open space city. Wherefore, urban agricultural activity must be set out in the city, spatial planning so that the implementation is part of the city. Spatial planning in the vision of about the future, urban agriculture has long been regarded as an integral part of a sustainable city. In order to increase the tree crops in the Cibalongsari village necessary, hydroponic application of the hydroponic system, hydroponic system as one method the planting of crops used water culture intended to be increasing productivity plant. throughout the year.Keywords : Urban Agriculture, City Spatial, Hydroponic System
Research on Chinese Consumers’ Preferences and Characteristics Regarding Scalp Care Shampoo Products
Authors: Xie Siyu , Xiong Min , Qi Rong , Chu Liling , Gu Xiaowen , Wang Yuya , Lee Yunha , Yeon Jaeho
Published: November 2021

This study aims to explore consumers’ preferences on different types of shampoo products among women aged 20s and 30s from Beijing and Shanghai. 100 women who have scalp troubles were selected as respondents. By conducting HUT blind test, we compared the consumers’ feedbacks on 3 scalp care shampoo products but with 3 different formulations, i.e., 2 products with silicone-free formula and 1 product containing silicone oil. We adopted quantitative methodology through the whole analysis, and evaluation results of different groups were obtained by PCA analysis. The results of the study are recapped as follows: (1) Although there is no obvious difference in consumers’ preference among different ages, there are obvious differences in different regions. (2) Beijing consumers are satisfied with the sensory efficacy of the 3 products while Shanghai consumers are less satisfied with any of them. It is speculated that Shanghai consumers have a higher expectation for scalp care products; (3) Products containing silicone oil shows higher usage satisfaction when compared with silicone- free formula. It is better to emphasize long-term efficacy for silicone-free formula when planning GTM strategy, so that it could guide consumers to achieve their post-purchase rationalization. (4) Although the tested products all have scalp care function, consumers are more concerned about the effects on the health status of the hair than the scalp care effects.
On the Cooperative Education Mechanism of Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities from the Perspective of Synergy
Authors: Pan Zihai
Published: November 2021

Ideological and political education in colleges and universities is a complex system, which needs to strengthen mutual cooperation among subsystems with the help of synergetic theory to make the internal state of system from disorder to order, from independence to relevance, so as to achieve the effect of cooperative education. In order to promote the in-depth combination of synergetic theory with ideological and political education in colleges and universities and to enhance synergy level, it is necessary to strengthen and improve the construction of synergetic education mechanism, and empower the construction of political and ideological synergetic education with a sound synergetic mechanism.
Investigation and Strategy Research on Recycling and Utilization of Express Packaging
Authors: He Kun , Duan Yitong , Du Yuxuan , Tian Huixian , Huang Tongshu , Cao Yidui
Published: November 2021

With the rapid development of internet technology, online shopping has brought great convenience to people’s lives. As an impartment group of online consumption, college students bring a large amount of express packaging waste. However, colleges and universities lack an effective express packaging recycling mechanism, which results in a double waste of economic and environmental benefits. We collected relevant data from some universities in Wuhan through interviews and questionnaires, and analyzed consumers wishes, express packaging disposal measures and influencing factors through Logistic regression and SWOT methods. Finally, it summarizes the existing problems in the recycling and utilization of express packaging in colleges and universities in Wuhan and puts forward feasible suggestions. We have proposed an efficient dual-track express packaging recycling system for colleges and universities, which includes an information platform and smart recycling boxes to achieve environmental protection and recycling, and it is expected to be promoted in the whole society.
Research on Improving the Affinity of Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities in the New Era
Authors: Shen Xue
Published: November 2021

The affinity of ideological and political education in colleges and universities is an important index to measure the effect of ideological and political education. The improvement of affinity is the internal requirement of ideological and political education in colleges and universities. In the current ideological and political education activities, facing multiple challenges such as insufficient attraction and weak effectiveness, the improvement of affinity is particularly necessary. To enhance the affinity of ideological and political education in colleges and universities, we should realize the organic unity of the affinity of ideological and political education content, the affinity of ideological and political teachers’ personality and the affinity of ideological and political education form based on adhering to the principles of people-oriented, keeping pace with the times and interest.
A Study of Sense and Sensibility from the Perspective of Schema Theory
Authors: Hou Ranran
Published: November 2021

This essay aims to analyze two main characters and the author in Sense and Sensibility by Schema theory. Schema theory refers to the theory of characterization and storage based on the knowledge of a particular subject. Three Schemata, the Marianne Schema and the Elinor Schema, the Austen Schema will be covered. Through the analysis of these three Schemata and their relationships, it will help readers to better understand the characters and the theme of the play by analyzing the relationships between three Schemata. The Schema theory is able to help readers to better understand the images of the characters and the author’s creating intentions and provide a new perspective for the interpretation of literary works.
Factors Affecting the Awareness of Accounting Ethics of Accounting Students at Universities in Da Nang city, Vietnam
Authors: Tuan Le Anh , Tram Nguyen Thi Huyen , Nhu Mai Thi Quynh
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the factors affecting the perception of professional ethics of accounting students at universities in Da Nang City, Vietnam. Through the use of the mixed research method, the authors found that there are 3 factors that affect the perception of professional ethics of the accounting students, respectively: the law of the industry. Education program and Personalization. Through this study results to propose solutions to raise awareness about the professional ethics of accounting students at universities in Da Nang city.

 

Received: 15 July 2021 / Accepted: 6 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
SME’S Accounting Information in the Eyes of Bank Credit Analyst: Exploration with ZMET Method
Authors: Puspasari Novita , Herwiyanti Eliada
Published: November 2021

This study aims to explore and gain an in-depth understanding of the views of bank credit analysts on SME’s accounting information in credit decision making. This study used the ZMET (Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique) method to dig information from nine credit analysts as research participants with a qualitative approach. With ZMET's projective techniques through image metaphors, the study has identified 16 important constructs that describe bank credit analysts' mental models when facing the vagueness of SME’s accounting information in their credit decision-making process. The connection between constructs is described in the consensus map, which explains the four main themes of the study's findings; SME accounting information blur, the use of alternative information, the dual role of credit analysts, and information needs in credit decision-making.

 

Received: 3 July 2021 / Accepted: 23 August 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
The Reform of the Albanian Legal System Between Challenges and Problems, With Particular Focus on the Criminal Justice Issues
Authors: Bozheku Ersi , Bozheku Enida
Published: November 2021

This article aims to carry out an analysis of the problems affecting the legal system, with particular reference to the criminal law and criminal procedure law, of the Republic of Albania. We will start from a rapid reconstruction of the Albanian system in a historical key to understand its peculiarities, to move on to the most significant steps in its evolution. At a later stage we will try to highlight the critical issues that have arisen not only on the level of criminal law, but also on the cultural one. The reasons that led to the 2016 constitution reform and then to the subsequent reforms that changed the face of the country's legal system will be highlighted. Will be highlighted. The news, the improvements and the problems related to the knowledge of the law and above all to the ability to create a law capable of being systematic. In this perspective, we will try to understand the reasons that still leave many perplexities on the Albanian reform path. the improvement of the justice system represents the central point for Albania to successfully undertake the path of accession to the European Union.

 

Received: 15 August 2021 / Accepted: 6 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Resolution of Disputes Regarding Unlawful Acts by the Government in the Administrative Justice System in Indonesia
Authors: Ridwan .
Published: November 2021

This study aims to analyze the expansion of the absolute competence of Administrative Courts to examine factual actions and/or illegal acts by the government. This paper is a doctrinal legal research using statute and conceptual approach. The result of this study argued that the expansion posed a legal problem since the absolute authority is determined by law. In this case, it is transferred through a Supreme Court Regulation without changing the law. The other problem was also found in the legal basis for judicial review and limited compensation. Ideally, it should be preceded by amending the law, broadening the legal basis for review, and providing fair compensation.

 

Received: 27 July 2021 / Accepted: 27 September 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
An Analysis of Psychological Dynamics and Factors Causing the Formation of the Radicalism Attitude Among University Students in Palu
Authors: Ali Muhammad Nur , Bakri Rahmat , Aryuni Muthia , Effendy .
Published: November 2021

Radicalism is an important issue in Indonesia and it starts penetrating into higher education institutions. Young generation becomes a proper target to spread such radicalism. This present research is aimed at analyzing the radicalism attitude tendency among university students. The instrument employed is the results of the adaptation and modification from the Activism-Radicalism Intention Scale (ARIS) and the University Students’ Attitude Tendency. Then, an analysis of the causing factors and the dynamics of such radicalism attitude is also discussed in this present research. It was found that 44.5% university students tended to have a low radicalism attitude tendency, 5.6% high, and 11.3% very high. Their age ranged from 16-26 years.  Interestingly, the low rate of the radicalism attitude tendency is predicted to be higher, if no preventive action is immediately taken. This prediction is that   the results of analysis using Bandura’s social cognitive theory namely behavior, environment, and person would greatly contribute to the formation of the radicalism attitude.  The contribution of this present research to the literature is made by providing innovative ways to detect the radicalism attitude tendency among university students, the causing factors, and the dynamic of the formation of such attitude.

 

Received: 19 July 2021 / Accepted: 17 September 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Eight Ways to Erode Supervisor-Student Trust
Authors: Dube Mbusiseni Celimpilo
Published: November 2021

Trust between the supervisor and student is the most important element that can pave the way to the completion of a postgraduate degree. If the trust is eroded, it may be difficult for both supervisor and student to work in tandem for the common goal of completing a research study. Trust is the responsibility of both supervisor and student. Using an exploratory case study design, this study sought to explore issues that can erode supervisor-student trust. For data generation, semi-structured interviews were used for five master’s and five PhD students who had completed their degrees; these students were purposively sampled. Data were thematically analysed, and revealed that a harsh manner of approach, a temperamental supervisor, long turnaround time, communication barriers, failure to understand a student’s circumstances, impatience and intolerance, unfair treatment and disrespect can erode supervisor-student trust. Therefore, this study recommends that supervisors should always recognise that the manner in which they interact with students may either make or break that trust. Supervisors should give prompt feedback to students while students can still remember what they wrote. They should always bear in mind that students have other big responsibilities, and take that into account when relating with them.

 

Received: 4 May 2021 / Accepted: 21 July 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
The Tendency of Primary School Teachers towards Teaching the Profession in Light of Some Variables
Authors: Al Masri Amaal , Al-Otaibi Mutaib
Published: November 2021

The study aimed to reveal attitudes in primary school teachers and their female teachers in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer educational district in Kuwait towards the teaching profession in light of some variables. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher chose a random sample consisting of (400) teachers, and the researcher also designed a questionnaire consisting of (50) A paragraph that was judged, and the necessary honesty and consistency were given to it. The study found that all members of the study sample had a negative attitude towards the teaching profession and found no statistically significant difference between the average grades of primary school teachers and their teachers according to their literary and scientific specializations in the direction towards the teaching profession. In contrast, the study results showed that there are statistically significant differences between the average grades of teachers and the degrees of teachers towards the teaching profession and for the benefit of female teachers. The results also showed statistically significant differences for years of experience and in favor of those with experience (less than five years) in the direction towards the teaching profession. Therefore, the study recommended that the opportunity for teachers with long experience be given encouraging opportunities, motivation, and working to inform them of their importance, assigning them to tasks that satisfy their needs and desires, as well as spreading the spirit of respect for the teaching profession in the hearts of members of society as well as in the hearts of teachers who practice the profession of teaching.

 

Received: 2 September 2021 / Accepted: 30 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Predictors of Nutritional Status and Academic Performance of Under-Five Early Childhood Development Children in Zimbabwe
Authors: Ndava Miriam , Musemwa Lovemore , Ndhleve Simbarashe , Zhou Leocadia
Published: November 2021

Despite multiple efforts to combat malnutrition of children in Zimbabwe, levels of stunting still fall short of the acceptable target of 20% by UNICEF. Malnutrition at an early age could result in irreversible damage and other far-reaching consequences such as diminished learning and school performance. Thus, this study investigated the factors affecting nutritional status and academic performance of Early Childhood Education under five years children. Nutritional status was determined using the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and academic performance using basic shapes and colours. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data from 216 under-five children, teachers and parents or guardians of the children in Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces of Zimbabwe. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, frequencies and chi-square test of independence using SPSS version 23. The results showed that academic performance score for urban and rural children were 82.94% and 73.81% respectively. The average MUAC was 15.8 cm for urban and 15.7cm for rural. Academic performance and nutritional status of the ECD child were both significantly related to location of school, ECD grade, value of assets owned and years of schooling of household head. Nutrition status was also affected by marital status of the household head, relationship between the household head and the ECD child, household dietary diversity and residence ownership. Academic performance of ECD children was significantly related to the age of ECD child, distance to school and ECD child household’s size, dietary diversity, income sources and total monthly income. Concentric efforts among all stakeholders aimed at reducing distance that children travel to school, improving household income and dietary diversity could reduce the incidence of malnutrition and improve children’s academic performance.

 

Received: 31 August 2021 / Accepted: 1 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Perceptions of Three South African Primary School Principals on the School – Based Violence
Authors: Sipho Mkhomi Moses , Percival Mavuso Mzuyanda
Published: November 2021

This paper investigated the perceptions of three selected South African primary school principals based in Jabulane - Soweto on School-based Violence (SBV).The qualitative research approach was used with participants purposively selected from three primary schools. The study was based on the interpretive paradigm, and as such the semi-structured interviews were conducted with the selected school principals. The data collected from participants was analysed and categorised into themes. The collected data gave the participants’ perceptions on the role of intergroup conflicts, and how it perpetuates school-based violence. The paper is underpinned by Social Conflict Theory.

 

Received: 5 August 2021 / Accepted: 15 September 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Measurement and Comparison of Efficiency of Saving and Loan Cooperatives in Jakarta, Indonesia, through the Stochastic Frontier Analysis
Authors: Sudarmadji . , Md. Nor Zarina , Hamid Fazelina Sahul , Kamil Anton Abdulbasah
Published: November 2021

Savings and loan cooperatives play an important role in the Indonesian economy as they also contribute to providing capital in the local market. This study examines the efficiency of savings and loan cooperatives in terms of number of members, total capital and operating costs and their effects on profits, total assets, disbursed loans and debt repayments. Two types of savings and loan cooperatives studied are savings and loan cooperatives owned by government employees and savings and loan cooperatives owned by the general public (community owned). The efficiency of these two types of cooperatives is studied separately and comparatively using the parametric Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) method. and the research involved a total of 22 cooperatives from five areas in Jakarta. The results of the study used the SFA method and found that the average efficiency of community-owned cooperatives was greater than cooperatives owned by government employees.

 

Received: 9 May 2021 / Accepted: 5 August 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Creativity and Beaded Aesthetics: Thematic Analysis of the Beadworks of David Herbert Dale
Authors: Tolulope Ijisakin Eyitayo , Ajiboye Olusegun Jide , Abejide Foluso Modupe , Adeyanju Idowu Folorunso
Published: November 2021

In traditional Africa, beads function as adornments, as designation of royalty, and in many activities that have to do with commerce, religion, and healing among others. The use of beads has however found it ways into modern artistic expression. Literature abounds on the traditional use of beads, whereas there is a dearth of literature on creative usage of beads in contemporary Nigerian art. This study therefore examines creativity in the beadworks of David Herbert Dale. Data were collected through oral interviews with David Herbert Dale and relevant key informants such as art connoiseurs and gallery owners. This study relies on the theory of aesthetic response and functional theories of art; it also adopts the visual analysis approach to evince the aesthetics and deconstruct the contents of the beadworks. The paper argues that the beadworks of Dale are visual chronicles of historical, religious, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of Nigeria in particular, and Africa as a whole.

 

Received: 7 September 2021 / Accepted: 24 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Environmental Implications of Municipal Dump Site on Soil Nitrogen in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Ediene Victoria Francis , Akeh Linus Beba , Iren Otobong Benjamin , Afu Sunday Marcus , Aki Ene Emmanuel , Olim Denis Michael
Published: November 2021

Organic matter exhibit strong variations in nitrogen retention and transformation cycle in soil. However, nitrogen could be altered by seasonal variations, leading us to hypothesize that the open municipal waste dump site in Calabar exposed to dry and wet season could alter nitrogen dynamics in that soil. A total of sixty  (60) composite soil samples were collected at different landscape positions (summit crest, shoulder slope, toe slope, interfluve slope, valley floor) of a municipal dump site and a control (no refuse area) during the dry and wet seasons in Calabar and analyzed to ascertain the effects on forms and status of soil nitrogen. The soils were loamy sand across the study location with pH values of 4.50, 7.00, 6.70, 7.30, 5.00, 7.30 (dry season) and 5.00. 7.30, 7.00, 7.40, 5.90, 7.40 (wet season) for the control, summit crest, shoulder slope, toe slope, interfluve slope and valley floor accordingly. Values obtained for total nitrogen (N) from the study site were generally low (<0.21 %), with values for dry season slightly higher than the wet season. NH4+ recorded higher content in wet  than in dry season with values ranging between 12.11-14.11 mg/kg (control), 14.60 - 15.90 mg/kg (Summit crest); 18.25 - 20.05 mg/kg (Shoulder slope), 18.30 - 20.20 mg/kg (Toe slope), 12.30 - 14.00 mg/kg (Interfluve slope) and  9.24 -11.07 mg/kg (Valley floor). The Shoulder and toe slopes recorded the highest NH4+ concentration in the wet season. N02- contents documented for the control site were within the ranges of 2.78- 3.20 and 3.22-3.62 mg/kg while the dumpsite had values between 2.49-3.45 and 2.98 -3.22 mg/kg was observed for the shoulder position, the toe slope contained between 2.30-2.75 and 2.70 -2.82 mg/kg, the inter fluve slope had similar ranges of 2.32-2.90 and 2.70-3.08 mg/kg, and the valley floor 2.45-2.60 and 2.78-2.98 mg/kg. N02- values were higher for the wet than dry season. NO3- nitrogen was observed to be excessive across the dumpsite with the highest values > 80 mg/kg obtained at the valley floor. The NO3- values were higher in dry season across the all the landscape positions than in the wet season. The values were equally higher for the dumpsite than the control. It was observed that the dumpsite soils contend excessive NO3- which could be converted to nitrous oxide (N2O) thus contributing to green house (GHG) emissions.  It was also noted that seasonal variation did not significantly affect the N content at the different landscape positions of the municipal dumpsite in Calabar. It is highly recommended that municipal waste be sorted and the organic materials composted to harness the rich NO3- content as observed in this research.

 

Received: 22 September 2021 / Accepted: 25 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Assessing Local and National Government Interaction in LED: A Policy Evaluation of South Africa’s Metros
Authors: Soga Babalwa , Vyas-Doorgapersad Shikha
Published: November 2021

The article examined the adoption of the 2018-2028 National Framework for Local Economic Development (NFLED 2018-2028) in South Africa eight metropolitan municipalities. The article employs a qualitative research approach whereby a document analysis of municipality strategic reports reveals that there is low adoption of the National Framework for Local Economic Development in South African metros. The findings confirm that whilst metropolitan municipalities cannot be expected to share the exact policy adoption considerations due to their political, administrative, economic and demographic heterogeneity, it is suggested that there should be a balanced level of policy standardisation when it comes to LED and other municipal kep performance areas (KPAs). The article concludes that South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities had not adopted most of the five enabling pillars of the National Framework for LED 2018-2028 as part of the key performance areas (KPAs). This points to the discord between national LED policies and local level LED planning. While there is a need for LED planning decentralisation to meet local needs in metros, general alignment with national policies could assist in unlocking intellectual and financial resources that municipalities lack.

 

Received: 23 September 2021 / Accepted: 25 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021
Association of Acrochordons with Diabetes Mellitus - A Hospital based Case Control Study
Authors: Karki Sunita , Rai Anjan , Pradhan Manish
Published: November 2021

Introduction
Acrochordons or skin tags are common benign cutaneous tumors that occur especially over the neck and major flexures. A possible association with diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia is observed in numerous past studies with varying results. We aim to find out the association of diabetes mellitus with acrochordons
Methods:
One hundred patients were enrolled in our study. Among them, 50 (27 males and 23 females) with skin tags were selected as cases and 50 with other dermatologic diseases after matching age and gender were taken as controls. Blood glucose levels including both fasting and post-prandial glucose levels were determined for both cases and controls and compared.
Results:
There was a higher frequency of Diabetes Mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance in patients with skin tags in comparison to controls (p<0.001). Moreover, there were higher odds of acquiring skin tags in patient with abnormal blood glucose levels.
Conclusions:
There is an increased risk of developing DM in patients with skin tags. It is highly recommended that suspicion for Diabetes Mellitus is to be done in patients with skin tags for early screening and diagnosis of diabetes.
Health Seeking Behavior of Menopausal Women of Tokha Municipality
Authors: Tiwari Kabita , Ghimire Binda , Thapa Kalpana
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Menopause is an important phase of the life of women. During this period of cessation of estrogen, many women experience various unpleasant symptoms, the severity of which may vary. It is important to understand health-seeking behavior of women towards these symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the health-seeking behavior among menopausal women.

Methods: Community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 296 women aged 40-60 years residing in wards no 2 and 3 of Tokha Municipality of Kathmandu. A convenient sampling technique was adopted to collect the data. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statics.

Results: It was found that most of the participants (62%) visited the pharmacy for their problems and about 40% received counseling for their problems. Regarding the severity of the menopausal symptoms, only 20% of the respondents had experienced severe somatic symptoms and 16% experienced psychological symptoms. There was an association of some socio-demographic variables (age, religion, ethnicity, educational status, marital status, and income) with health-seeking behavior of the respondents. Similarly, health-seeking behavior was found to be associated with some of the health problems (irritation, heart discomfort, joint problems, tiredness, and cardiac problems).

Conclusions: The menopausal problem had been neglected by significant respondents even though various menopausal symptoms were prominent among them. There is a need to raise awareness among the community people on menopausal problems and seek appropriate health care services.
Hypoglycemia-Induced Cardiac Arrest During Cervical Cerclage Procedure Under Spinal Anesthesia.
Authors: Yadav Archana , Thapa Magar Kiran , Dhoj Joshi Abinash
Published: November 2021

It’s unusual for a pregnant woman to suffer sudden cardiac arrest from hypoglycemia during spinal anesthesia, but we recently encountered such a case involving a 26-year-old first-time mother-to-be at 22 weeks gestation undergoing cerclage placement. This highlights the importance of identifying individuals prone to hypoglycemia, closely monitoring their well-being, and promptly initiating treatment at any signs of cardiovascular instability.
Depression and Associated Factors Among Post-Stroke Patients in Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Dhungana Jayanti , Goit Bharat
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Stroke is the leading cause of long-term physical and mental disability and causes major individual, social and financial burden. The relationship between depression and stroke is well established. There is substantial evidence that comorbid depression among stroke survivors is associated with a negative impact on recovery, especially on daily functioning, and it also decreases the quality of life. The aim of this study is to find the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among post-stroke patients.Method: A descriptive-prospective study was done among post-stroke patients attending the out-patient and inpatient departments of Internal Medicine at National Medical College from 1st June 2014 to 30 May 2015. Purposive sampling, a type of non-random sampling technique was utilized for the study. Informed consent was taken prior to study. Ethical approval was taken from Institutional Review Board. After proper instructions, self-designed pro-forma was used to collect data, following which, ICD-10 and HAM-D (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale) was applied. Data analysis was done using SPSS 20.Results: Out of 79 stroke patients, 62.02% had an ischemic stroke and 37.97% had a hemorrhagic stroke. Prevalence of depression using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale was 39.24%. Statistically significant association was seen between depression and sex, income and occupation among socio-demographic variables (p < 0.05). Association of depression with age, education, marital status, address, laterality of lesion, duration of illness and type of stroke was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Occurrence of depression in stroke survivors is common. Routine depression screening is recommended in stroke survivors for better management and early recovery.
Seven Hundreds of Exotic 3F2-Series Evaluated in π, √2 and log(1 + √2)
Authors: Chu Wenchang
Published: November 2021

By means of the linearization method, a nonterminating exotic 3F2-series with five free integer parameters is reduced to particular instances of a known Ω (x, y) function. With a help of the Kummer and Thomae transformations, ten large classes of 3F2-series are evaluated in terms of π, and log(1+). A collection of 700 elegant summation formulae is presented.