bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling And Simulation Of Plastic Wastes Generation For Operational Planning And Management In The Bonaberi Industrial Region, Cameroon
Authors: Ndoh Mbue Innocent , Dieudonne Bitondo
Published: March 2022

A review of waste management literature in use today shows that new techniques are needed in the process of planning strategic goals and objectives to technical goals and objectives. One of these techniques is the method which involves the modeling and simulation of wastes generated in our communities. This study uses the ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average), model to model and simulates plastic wastes generated in the Bonaberi industrial zone, of Cameroon for operational planning and management.  Attention was also paid to their composition and uses as important resources for recycling industries. The monthly municipal plastic waste data from 2014 to 2020 was used to create a parsimonious ARIMA model. Different performance measures such as mean absolute deviation (MAD), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), root mean square error (RMSE) and coefficient of determination (R-squared) were used to evaluate the performance of these models. Following this, ARIMA (1, 1, 1) model showed a superior prediction performance. According to this model, if current production and waste management trends continue, approximately 5468 Kg/month, 95% CI (2843, 9581) could be attained by December 2021.The results contribute to the process of planning strategic goals and objectives to technical goals and objectives in the region. The model developed can help decision-makers to take better measures and develop policies regarding waste management practices in the future. However, technical, environmental, and socio-economic feasibility studies to explore the technical options available, and to determine the factors that are considered important for the economic success of the project, and causing significant environmental problems resulting from improper disposal, namely burning or dumping, could also direct future investors in the region.
Formulation And Evaluation Of Hand Sanitizer Gel From Clove Flower Extract (Eugenia aromatica L.)
Authors: Robiatun Robiatun Rambe , Pangondian Aswan , Paramitha Ratih , Zulmai Rani  , Gultom Evi Depiana
Published: March 2022

Clove flower (Eugenia aromatica L.) is a plant from the Myrtaceae family, the compounds contained in clove flowers are flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins that can function as antibacterial. In addition, clove flowers also function as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiemetic, stimulant, and local anesthetic. The purpose of this study was to determine does clove flower extract (Eugenia aromatica L.) could be used as a hand sanitizer gel preparation. Clove flower simplicia powder was extracted with ethanol 96% by maceration. The extract obtained was then screened for phytochemicals, then formulated in the form of a hand sanitizer gel, by adding clove flower extract to each formula with different concentrations. The clove flower extract concentrations used were 5%, 10%, and 15%. After the hand sanitizer gel preparation was formed, the clove flower extract was then tested for the stability of the gel preparation. The clove flower extract obtained was 116.4 grams of thick extract. The results of phytochemical screening of clove flower extract showed the presence of secondary metabolites, namely flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and tannins. Based on the evaluation of the hand sanitizer gel preparation, clove extract showed that it was physically stable during storage. Based on the acceptability or liking test conducted on 20 respondents using a questionnaire sheet, the results showed that the respondents really liked the aroma of formula F3.
Community Compliance In Compliance With Post-Vaccination Health Protocol In West Nusa Tenggara Province
Authors: Zulkieflimansyah  , Nurjihadi Muhammad , Wahyudi Agus , Muhammad Rizqi Reza , Nur Fietroh Muhammad
Published: March 2022

This study aims to assess the extent to which the people of West Nusa Tenggara adhere to the health protocol after the first and second doses of vaccination. This research is quantitative descriptive. The collection technique used a questionnaire. For data analysis using the three box method. The results showed that the obedience index of the people of West Nusa Tenggara in complying with health protocols during the post-vaccination Covid-19 pandemic was in the high category.
Assessment Of Investment Strategy With A Utility-Based Approach
Authors: Nuryana Ida
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the assessment of investment strategies with a utility-based approach. The rise of investment at this time has the aim of increasing welfare in the present and in the future. Investing is expected to have the best investment strategy and be supported by investment knowledge. Investment strategy requires consideration of economic factors, business intuition, experience. Approaching retirement age, investments are made more determined by psychological factors, therefore, it is necessary to manage the financial portfolio of retirement income with the right strategy. How to manage investments in a retirement portfolio. People who have entered retirement age always want to get the maximum utility from the pension money they have earned so far. When money has been invested in certain assets, under which conditions are formed: (1) the safest investment withdrawal rate (2) can be used in the possibility of running out of money which is considered to have failed to plan as the main measure of investment performance in a pension fund portfolio.
The Effect Of Situational Leadership Style, Work Discipline And Work Motivation On Employee Performance At Rantauprapat Syariah Bank Indonesia
Authors: Siregar Nurdalina , Zebua Yuniman , Nasution Siti Lam'ah
Published: March 2022

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bank Syariah Indonesia Rantauprapat took a number of steps to keep the Bank's business growth healthy. midst of for social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic which has been implemented since mid-March 2019, Islamic Banks recorded an increase in the number of transactions through e-channels. This study uses a quantitative approach to determine the effect of situational leadership style, work discipline, and work motivation on employee performance at Bank Syariah Indonesia Rantau Prapat. The results showed that the variables of leadership style, work discipline, and work motivation had a positive and significant effect. This can be seen from the t-value of each independent variable of 4.530, situational leadership style of 4.131, work discipline of 4.131 and work motivation of 3.781, which is greater than the t-table value of 1.696. Then simultaneously also obtained the results of F arithmetic = 6.116 which is greater than the value of F table = 2.68 so that it can be concluded that the independent variable has a positive and significant effect on employee performance.
Analysis Of The Influence Of Product Quality, Price Perceptions, And Location Strategies And Services On Rantauprapat Clothing
Authors: Panjaitan Ahmad Padlan , Simanjorang Elida Florentina Sinaga , Syahputra Rizki
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, price perception and location and service strategies on clothing purchasing decisions at Raza Distro Rantauprapat. The population in this study were all consumers of Raza Distro Rantauprapat who had decided to buy clothes at Raza Distro. The sample used in this study was taken as many as 100 respondents using a non-probability sampling technique with an accidental sampling approach. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study using the regression equation formed are Y = 14.054 + 0.105X1 + 0.419X2 + 0.308X3 + 0.342X4, which means that price perception has the greatest influence compared to three other independent variables such as product quality, location strategy, and service. Overall, the results of this study indicate that the variables of product quality, price perception, location, and service strategies have a positive and significant impact on clothing purchasing decisions at Raza Distro Rantauprapat.
The Effect Of Marketing Communications Strategy And Promotion On Customer Loyalty With Customer Satisfaction As A Moderating Variable In Pt. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk Especially In Work Units Kcp Diski Year 2019
Authors: Purnomo Dedi , Yusuf Ronny Edward  , Syaifuddin  , Sofiyan
Published: March 2022

The research was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of marketing and promotional communication strategies on customer loyalty with customer satisfaction as the moderating variable. The study used primary data sourced from research questionnaires. The population in this study are customers at PT.Bank Rakyat Indonesia.Tbk, especially the KCP Diski work unit, amounting to 14,021 people. Then the sample used in the study was 100 respondents with saturated sampling technique. The data analysis method used Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results showed that the Marketing Communication Strategy had a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty using BRI bank products. Promotion has a positive and significant impact on customer loyalty using BRI bank products. Customer satisfaction is not able to be a moderating variable of Marketing Communication Strategy on Customer Loyalty using BRI bank products. Customer satisfaction is not able to be a moderating variable of the level of promotion of customer loyalty using BRI bank products. Thus, the customer satisfaction variable cannot be an independent variable or an intervening variable.
Factors Influencing Academic Dishonesty Among Sriwijaya State Polytechnic Students
Authors: Irma Salamah
Published: March 2022

Academic dishonesty persists among students. The goal of this study was to determine the impact of information technology and academic integrity on student academic dishonesty. The subjects of this study were Sriwijaya State Polytechnic students. This study collects data through a questionnaire survey. The sample size was 104 people. Convenience sampling was used as a sampling technique. SPSS 22 is used to analyze the data. According to the study's findings, the use of information technology and academic integrity both affect academic dishonesty in some way. Academic dishonesty is influenced by 71.5 percent of the variables of information technology use and academic integrity, while 28.5 percent is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.
The Effect Of Price, Promotion Social Media And Product QualityOn Income Business Of Screen Printing 289 Farhan Design
Authors: Hanif Irsyad Farhan , Zebua Yuniman , Pitriyani Pitriyani
Published: March 2022

289 Farhan Design's screen printing business which is currently developing is aware of the importance of strategy in winning market competition. This study aims to determine the effect of price, promotion through social media and product quality on screen printing business income 289 farhan designs. The sample in this study were 66 customers who used 289 Farhan Design's screen printing business services using a total sampling technique. The variables used in this study consisted of Price (X1), Social Media Promotion (X2), Product Quality (X3) as the independent variable and Income (Y) as the dependent variable. The data analysis technique in this study used the multiple linear regression method. The results of this study indicate that price, social media promotion and product quality have a positive and significant effect on the revenue of the 289 farhan design screen printing business, while the price has a positive but not significant effect on the screen printing business income of 289 farhan design.
The Classification of Phishing Websites using Naive Bayes Classifier Algorithm
Authors: Roni Anagora Roni Anagora , Rudini Rudini , Rohmat Taufiq Rohmat Taufiq , Ahmad Dedi Jubaedi Ahmad Dedi Jubaedi , Rio Wirawan Rio Wirawan , Arman Syah Putra
Published: March 2022

The background of this research is how to find out the selected websites which are classified through the naive Bayes classifier algorithm. With this algorithm, it can be seen how far the classification of Phishing is. The method used in this study is to use experimental methods or research on the data obtained, these tests will include new data that can be accounted for and can determine whether the data is suitable for use. The problem raised in this study is how to find out which principles have been clarified with the dizziness method using the naive Bayes classifier algorithm, with the algorithm, which websites can be classified properly.  The purpose of this study is how to find out the data tested through training data will produce new data, especially well for items and produce from values Naive Bayes algorithm obtained an average accuracy value of 92.98% with a TP Rate of 0.930%, FP Rate of 0.076%, Precision of 0.930%, Recall of 0.930% and Fmeasure of 0.930%.
KİŞİSELLEŞTİRİLMİŞ ÜRÜN ÖNERİ SİSTEMİ İÇİN KULLANICI BAZLI İŞBİRLİKÇİ FİLTRELEME VE KÜMELEME KULLANAN HİBRİT BİR YAKLAŞIM
Authors: BUDAK Hüseyin , GUMUSTAS Enis
Published: March 2022

Günümüz rekabet koşulları firmaları, özellikle perakende ve e-ticaret firmalarını, müşterilerini daha iyi tanımaya, onların tercihlerini ve davranışlarını anlamaya, ihtiyaçlarını tahmin etmeye; böylelikle, onlara kendilerini özel hissettirecek, teklifler sunmaya zorlamaktadır. Firmaların söz konusu kişiselleştirme ihtiyaçlarını karşılayabilmeleri adına kullandıkları yöntemlerden biri ürün öneri sistemleridir.

Amaç: Çalışmada, kişiselleştirilmiş ürün öneri sistemleri için literatürde ve iş dünyasında sıklıkla kullanılan yöntemlerden biri olan kullanıcı bazlı işbirlikçi filtreleme yöntemini iyileştirmek adına k-means ile kullanıcı bazlı işbirlikçi filtreleme algoritmalarını birlikte kullanan hibrit bir yaklaşım önerilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Kullanıcı bazlı işbirlikçi filtreleme ve k-means yöntemleri kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Mevcut yöntem ve önerilen yöntem iki farklı veri seti için uygulanmıştır. Yöntemlerin karşılaştırılması amacıyla veri setleri %80’i eğitim, %20’si de test seti olmak üzere ikiye ayırılmış ve eğitim verisi üzerinden kurulan modellerin test verisindeki hataları (RMSE) hesaplanmıştır. Yapılan karşılaştırma sonucunda her iki veri setinde de önerilen yönteme ilişkin hata değeri daha az olduğu görülmüştür.

Özgünlük: Bu çalışma ile sadece kullanıcı-ürün skorları üzerinden çalışan kullanıcı bazlı işbirlikçi filtreleme yöntemine kullanıcılara ilişkin farklı bilgileri de kullanabilen bir yaklaşım önerilmiştir. Ayrıca, önerilen yöntem literatürde sıklıkla kullanılan MovieLens veri setinden uygulanmasının yanı sıra gerçek bir süpermarket verisinde de uygulanmıştır.
Pelatihan Design Sederhana Menggunakan Aplikasi Visual Studio 2010 dan SQL Server 2008 Pada Sekolah SMP IT Al Jabar
Authors: Thanri Yanyang , Sipahutar Lahmudin , Tanti Lili , Safrizal Safrizal
Published: March 2022

At this time, along with the development of the times, technology has also developed very rapidly, especially in the field of computers. Where can we know that the development of this technology can help human work. In the world of education, computer science is very necessary so that teachers or students do not lag behind in the development of today's times. For this reason, training in computer science is needed. Many of us know computers only limited to Ms. Office alone because it is often used in everyday life, but actually in computer science there are many applications/programs that can help human work to be easier. For this reason, this training was made to introduce one of the application programs in computer science, namely the application of visual studio 2010 and SQL server 2008. Where this application can create programs according to our wishes to help make our work easier. The object that will be used as the location of service is the teachers at the Al JABAR Middle School. In this service, the team wants to do it in the form of training and talk shows about Simple Design Training Using Visual Studio 2010 and SQL Server 2008 Applications at IT AL JABAR Junior High School. The results obtained at the IT Al-Jabar Junior High School from this activity are that teachers can increase their knowledge in computer science, especially in making simple designs using Visual Studio 2010 and SQL Server 2008 applications which are useful for teaching materials to their students
SATISFACCIÓN DE LA POBLACIÓN ATENDIDA POR LOS POSGRADISTAS DE MEDICINA FAMILIAR Y COMUNITARIA DEL CENTRO DE SALUD PRIMAVERA 2
Authors: Quimí López Dennis Ignacio , Romero Vélez Flor Elizabeth , Faytong Mónica Salcedo , Peña Morán María del Carmen
Published: March 2022

Introducción: El nivel de satisfacción de la población atendida por los médicos posgradistas de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria cobra importancia por ser el eje fortalecedor del primer nivel de atención complementando la atención primaria de salud. Objetivo: Describir el nivel de satisfacción de la población atendida por los posgradistas de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria en el Centro de Salud Primavera 2 en el año 2021. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transversal, mediante muestreo aleatorio simple probabilístico se seleccionaron a 350 personas que fueron atendidas. Resultados: El 91,7% de la población expresó que el proceso de atención fue entre excelente y buena, el 89,1% manifestó que la relación médico paciente es satisfactoria, además se encontró que la satisfacción global es muy satisfactorio y medianamente satisfactorio con el 82,9% y el 16% respectivamente. Conclusiones: Las actividades académicas, la falta de medicamentos, la estrechez de los tiempos asignados en la atención y las limitaciones en el proceso de atención ocasionadas por la pandemia de Covid-19, probablemente influyeron en los resultados de insatisfacción de la investigación.
SUMMARYIntroduction: the level of satisfaction of the population attended by postgraduate doctors of Family and Community Medicine becomes important for being the strengthening axis of the first level of care complementing primary health care. Objective: to describe the level of satisfaction of the population served by postgraduate students in Family and Community Medicine in the Primavera 2 Health Center in the year 2021. Materials and Methods: a study was carried out cross-sectional observational study, through probabilistic simple random sampling, they selected 350 people who were attended. Results: 91.7% of the population expressed that the care process was between excellent and good, 89.1% stated that the doctor-patient relationship is satisfactory, it was also found that global satisfaction is very satisfactory and moderately satisfactory with 82.9% and 16% respectively. Conclusions: the academic activities, the lack of medicines, the narrowness of the times assigned in care and the limitations in the care process caused by the pandemic of Covid-19, probably influenced the dissatisfaction results of the investigation.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA PERSONALIDAD, MOTIVACIÓN Y ESTILO DE LIDERAZGO; FACTORES QUE CONVERGEN EN EL PERFIL DEL LÍDER GENERADOR DE ESTRÉS
Authors: Peñafiel Ana , Velez Hidalgo Judith , Tutiven Abad Tanya
Published: March 2022

La realización de un sondeo en publicaciones colgadas en la red, para establecer las principales características que definen el perfil de un líder generador de estrés, fue el objetivo de esta investigación. Identificando para ello cada uno de los elementos que integran el perfil del líder en general, y en específico, aquel que puede crear estrés en los integrantes de su grupo debido a una mala canalización de los elementos que forman su perfil. Dicha exploración se basó en la indagación documental de tipo descriptiva, a través de trabajos de investigación publicados, de tipo científico y con bases demostrables, organizadas por medio del fichaje para su mejor orden y depuración. Entre las particularidades más resaltantes destacan la personalidad, la motivación y el estilo de liderazgo que ejerce, es a partir de allí que se establecerán los rasgos que permitirán identificarlos y de alguna manera de conocer la forma de encauzar dicha información para producir menos efectos negativos y conseguir un mayor número de elementos aprovechables, a fin de mejorar la actitud de los lideres catalogados.

ABSTRACT

The objective of this research was to carry out a survey of publications posted on the web, to establish the main intrinsic stress-generating characteristics in the profile of a leader. Identifying for this each of the elements that make up the profile of the leader in general, and specifically, the one that can create stress in the members of his group due to a poor channeling of the elements that make up his profile. Research developed from documentary research, descriptive level, through the review of published research papers, of a scientific nature and with demonstrable bases, organized by means of signing for further purification. Among the most outstanding particularities are the personality, motivation and leadership style that he exercises, it is from there that the traits that define the leader's profile will be established, being elements such as response time management, being carried away by his position ideological if he is immersed in political scenarios, excessive motivation, energy and drive that can make him impose his interests over those of the group he groups, but also the other extreme of a laissez leader who does not motivate his team enough to continue advancing .
La experiencia de privación de la libertad en mujeres adolescentes en conflicto con la ley y el impacto en la configuración de su subjetividad
Authors:   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Bogotá D.C., Malaver-Pérez Ivonne Magaly
Published: March 2022

Este artículo tuvo como objetivo conocer el impacto de la experiencia de privación de la libertad en la configuración de la subjetividad de las adolescentes —autopercibidas como mujeres— que cumplen sanción en el Centro de Atención Especializada Hogar Femenino Ipsicol en Bogotá. La metodología fue cualitativa desde la perspectiva de la subjetividad de González Rey y se realizaron entrevistas a profundidad que se analizaron con el programa NVIVO12 Pro. Se caracterizó cada caso y se complementó con elucidación gráfica, además, se hizo un análisis de clasificación de casos entre adolescentes vinculadas al Sistema de Responsabilidad Penal para Adolescentes (SRPA) por primera vez y adolescentes reincidentes. Los resultados permiten conocer que las adolescentes en general viven un proceso de configuración de su subjetividad que se moviliza entre lograr una adaptación a las demandas del contexto institucional, es decir, la solicitud de cambio y al mismo tiempo experimentan una lucha constante ante él. Esta experiencia es percibida además como un contexto artificial para el cambio, un espacio momentáneo, distante de la cotidianidad de ellas, es decir, como una pausa tanto en casos de adolescentes reincidentes como en adolescentes que ingresaron al SRPA por primera vez. Desde el momento histórico cultural que viven de ser mujeres adolescentes privadas de la libertad reconocen que están expuestas a las decisiones que se toman con la población que mayoritariamente está privada de la libertad que son los adolescentes hombres, y perciben que se desconocen sus necesidades particulares y sus características en esta experiencia.
La internacionalización de las redes de tráfico de migrantes entre México y Estados Unidos
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, México, Izcara-Palacios Simón Pedro
Published: March 2022

Este artículo, sustentado en entrevistas conducidas entre los años 2008 y 2019 con 192 traficantes de migrantes, tiene como objetivo analizar el proceso de internacionalización de las redes de tráfico de migrantes entre México y Estados Unidos. Este trabajo comienza estudiando de modo comparativo los trabajos de los teóricos que subrayan que las redes de tráfico de migrantes han experimentado un creciente grado de complejización, deslocalización e internacionalización, y los de aquellos que señalan que estas redes no han sufrido cambios significativos. A continuación, se describe el método y a los actores entrevistados. Más adelante, los resultados de esta investigación indican que entre los años 2008 al 2019 se pasa de un predominio de las redes locales a una preponderancia de las redes internacionales. En las primeras migrantes y polleros están unidos por lazos de paisanaje y amistad. En las últimas no existen vínculos entre estos actores. Finalmente, se concluye que las redes internacionales presentan un mayor riesgo para los migrantes ya que si sucede algún percance las familias de los migrantes no pueden pedir explicaciones ni hacer responsables a los traficantes.
Adaptación de la escala de bienestar psicológico de Ryff con una muestra de sobrevivientes del conflicto armado colombiano
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia Barrancabermeja, Colombia, Salas-Picón Wilson Miguel , Avendaño-Prieto Bertha Lucía ,   Universidad Católica de Colombia Bogotá, Colombia
Published: March 2022

La medición con herramientas estandarizadas al contexto representa un factor de calidad para la evaluación basada en la evidencia. La escala de bienestar psicológico de Ryff y sus adaptaciones en población hispana carecen de evidencia de validez para población sobreviviente del conflicto armado. El presente estudio analiza las propiedades psicométricas y estima el punto de corte, sensibilidad y especificidad de la escala de bienestar psicológico de Ryff. Se efectuó un estudio cuantitativo instrumental con 297 sobrevivientes entre 18 y 78 años (media = 41,83 S = 14,76) y 200 participantes de población general entre 18 y 69 años (media = 32,68 S = 12,20). Se propone una escala de 22 ítems resultado de los análisis psicométricos. El análisis factorial confirmatorio valida la propuesta teórica de las seis dimensiones planteadas por los autores. Los coeficientes alfa de Cronbach y ω de McDonald’s fueron ,69 y ,70. El punto de corte establecido fue 89,5, con una sensibilidad de ,92 y especificidad de ,62. Los hallazgos abren un nuevo camino de exploración en el campo de estudio dado que no se registran investigaciones de validación que comparen grupos con características particulares en Colombia.
Criminalidad en contexto COVID año 2020 y aproximación de una propuesta en neurocriminología
Authors:   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Vargas Valencia Jorge Luis , Duarte Velásquez Yeizon Andrés ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Ibáñez Pedraza Richard ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Patiño Galvis Mauricio ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Norza Céspedes Ervyn ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Eraso Chamorro Andrés ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia
Published: March 2022

El comportamiento de la criminalidad durante el año 2020 evidenció variaciones asociadas con los cambios en las dinámicas de las poblaciones en todo el país. Este artículo utilizando elementos descriptivos, expone las características del delito en Colombia durante el año 2020 y el contexto criminógeno asociado con las transformaciones del crimen haciendo énfasis en el homicidio. En particular, al interior del artículo incluye una sección que plantea una reflexión en torno a los aportes de la neurocriminología para la comprensión de la conducta criminal. Entre las conclusiones se indica: 1) una reducción importante en el homicidio que representó la tasa más baja de los últimos 46 años en Colombia equivalente a 23,8 homicidios por cien mil habitantes. 2) un decremento equivalente al 29% de los delitos de impacto ocurridos en el país al comparar el año 2019 con el año 2020. 3) asociado a un año de emergencia sanitaria la Policía Nacional capturó 173.217 sujetos por la comisión de diferentes delitos y de acuerdo con ejercicios analíticos realizados en territorios, las unidades de policía aumentaron su carga laboral con nuevas tareas derivadas de las medidas de atención y prevención del COVID-19.
Investigation of the Effects of N-Acetylcysteine on Asprosin Hormone Activity and Liver Tissues in Rats with Experimentally-Induced Diabetes
Authors: AYDIN Hasan , YALÇIN Alper , TÜRK Ahmet , ÖZDİLLER Orhan , YOLDAŞ Atila , KELEŞ Hikmet , BHAYA Muhammad Nasir
Published: March 2022

Objective: To investigate the possible effect of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) treatment on rat diabetes-induced liver damage and immune reactivity of asprosin hormone in the liver.
Material-Method: Twenty-eight Wistar albino male rats were used in the study. They were separated into 4 groups as Control (n=7), Diabetes (n=7), Diabetes+NAC (n=7), and NAC (n=7). The rats in all groups were dissected after the treatment, and liver tissues were taken for pathological examination. Tissue sections were stained with immunohistochemistry for detecting asprosin immunoreactivity, hematoxylin-eosin and picrosirius red staining were performed to determine the changes in the tissues.
Result: In the microscopical examination of hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections normal histological hepatic tissues were seen in the Control and NAC groups. Pathological examination of liver tissue from diabetic rats showed marked dissociation, fibrosis, degeneration, inflammation, necrosis, Kupffer cells activation, bile duct proliferation, and congestion. A significant decrease in these lesions was observed in the DM+NAC group. Immunohistochemical studies showed that asprosin immunoreactivity was increased in the DM group in a significant manner. Asprosin expression was observed to be significantly reduced in the DM+NAC group in comparison to the DM group.
Conclusion: Our findings show that NAC administration reduces liver damage in diabetic rats and can be used to reduce/eliminate the negative effects of diabetes in rat liver tissue.
INFLUÊNCIA HISTÓRICA E A APLICAÇÃO DE NOVAS CONCEPÇÕES EDUCATIVAS NA CONSTITUIÇÃO DO ENSINO DA MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Aparecida dos Santos Leidiane
Published: March 2022

O presente artigo possui como temática a influência histórica do lúdico na matemática sendo uma importante ferramenta no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, através de uma pesquisa qualitativa com base bibliográfica visa-se demonstrar o ensino da disciplina atualmente, necessitando de algumas mudanças em seus recursos e metodologias para que os alunos não a vejam mais como uma disciplina difícil de ser estudada. Deste modo, o presente artigo justifica-se pela necessidade fundamental dos profissionais da educação remodelarem as metodologias utilizadas no ensino de matemática, visando, especialmente, a ludicidade, capaz de mesclar o aprender ao prazer, fortalecendo relações sociais e contextualizando os conteúdos de forma a trazer uma vivência real aos alunos, onde os materiais concretos mostram-se extremamente relevantes para o alcance de jogos e brincadeiras matemáticas capazes de desenvolver com mais eficácia o aprendizado. É muito importante que os professores visam promover a transformação dos discentes e não o treinamento para a resolução de contas, portanto, este trabalho conclui-se da relação positiva da gama de possibilidades de utilização da ludicidade com o desenvolvimento do ensino da matemática.
CONHECENDO E QUANTIFICANDO OS NÚMEROS NO MATERNAL: UM OLHAR SOBRE O ENSINO DE MATEMÁTICA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Arenare Eleonora Celli Carioca
Published: March 2022

No percurso de um curso de uma segunda Licenciatura em Pedagogia surgiu esta pesquisa, cujo objetivo geral foi identificar a produção acadêmica na plataforma Google Scholar relacionando a Educação Infantil, Quantificação numérica e Ensino de Matemática, associando a leitura da pesquisa contemporânea à prática de meu estágio supervisionado presencial na Educação Infantil. Escolheu-se a Plataforma Google Acadêmico, devido ao acesso aberto à nível nacional, limitou-se a presente pesquisa a um estado temporal de 10 anos (2012-2021), selecionando os trabalhos indexados em periódicos, de acordo com os seguintes descritores: “Ensino de Matemática”, “Educação Infantil” e “Números”. Como resultado, foi possível detectar 35 trabalhos, possibilitando a percepção com relação a lacuna existente em relação aos registros e comprometimento dos profissionais da área com relação a interação entre a prática professoral e a pesquisa.
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS E A PSICOLOGIA APLICADA AO DIREITO
Authors: Mariano Erica Neves , Sousa Gislene dos Santos
Published: March 2022

O Código Penal, a priori, considerando a aplicabilidade legal em relação ao acusado que possua transtornos mentais, estabelece a semi-imputabilidade e esta é aplicada em parte de acordo com o art. 45 da Lei 11.343/06, tendo em vista que os acusados por algum crime e que possua qualquer transtorno mental são direcionados a um tratamento psiquiátrico. Nesse sentido, a Psicologia no âmbito jurídico está cada vez mais presente e muito se deve a necessidade de uma atuação interdisciplinar proveniente da exigente interlocução efetiva entre a Psicologia e o Direito, principalmente em casos que requerem atenção, como os indivíduos que possuem transtorno mental que, segundo doutrinadores do Direito, são considerados inimputáveis diante do judiciário. Portanto, o presente trabalho abordará sobre o transtorno mental e a relação com a psicologia aplicada ao direito.
The Manuscripts from our Cow-cellars: Traditions of Purjo, Pataro, Pustnamo, and Bayi in Kumaon Region
Authors: Joshi Jeetesh Kumar
Published: March 2022

In 2004, after the completion of my grandfather’s first annual death anniversary rituals,  we were clearing up the junks kept in boxes in the cow-cellar of our house. We discovered some documents and geometrical instruments used for making astrological charts, among other things. They were in very bad condition. There were some long hand-made paper sheets, magic-mantras written on them, and these are called purjo, some annual astrological charts belonging to the mid-nineteenth century, called Patrao or Panchang, a two-meter long hand-made paper on which Kumauni Khari Holi songs were written, called Holi ko Pataro. Moreover, there was a paper titled Lakshmidutt Joshi Ko Gharo Ko Kharch, dated śaké 1808, bhadra sudi, 15,chandra, also a purjo. From the same village, later on, from an abandoned and dilapidated house, pustnamo/vamśavalì of that village and books related to the Brahmanic rituals also came to light. These documents were impressive and compelled me to reminisce about a tradition whose remnants were exposed to our eyes at that time.

This paper discusses in brief, basically, three kinds of documents. These documents can be categorized as bayi/davthar, vamśavalì/pustnamo and chitti/purjo
Impact of Psychotherapy and Cognitive restructuring on wellbeing of Geriatric Survivors of Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Bhardwaj Jyoti
Published: March 2022

The present study documents the impact of Psychotherapy on wellbeing of geriatric survivors of Covid -19, who were dealing with post covid complications both physiological and psychological. Some were referred by counsellors and some by family members and some were referred through their physicians as they refused to continue medication and were emotionally shattered. This document is about twenty such elderly people. Present psychological condition was comorbid with pre-existing medical condition of chronic Diabetes, hypertension and Arthritis. There routine medication as prescribed by their physicians continued and were not altered in any respect. They were only worked on the psychologically morbid symptoms that were affecting their wellbeing. A pre-test was done by administering WHO-5, a reliable and valid measure to screen wellbeing of individuals. The findings showed poor wellbeing. Psychotherapy and cognitive restructuring strategies were used in the intervention process. Psychotherapy helped in developing a deeper insight into the past events that were causing psychological turbulences in the present. Cognitive restructuring strategies were used to address the cognitive distortions. The findings indicated a significantly positive outcome and improvement in wellbeing when tested pre-post on WHO-5 scale. These techniques helped in alleviating symptoms of stress, depressive episodes, generalised anxiety and helped in regulating emotions, behaviour, and cognitions. They were also able to get to a functional state in dealing with loss of their loved ones. They moved on from helplessness to strength to self-acceptance. Conclusively, Psychotherapy and cognitive restructuring are effective in improving wellbeing of geriatric survivors dealing with psychological, affective and cognitive issues in post covid recovery period.
Virtual Simulator
Authors: Shreya Chalisgaokar  , Avanti Joshi  , Tithi Bhasme
Published: March 2022

This paper is based on virtual experiment approaches to Gunn diode and their vi characteristics. Virtual labs which provide remote-access to simulation-based Labs in various disciplines of Science and Engineering. In microwave and radar engineering, virtual experiments are not available. In this paper, we consider vi characteristics of Gunn diode. In this experiment without actual use of power supply we performing experiment virtually. Evaluation using web technology we introduced this experiment. Gunn devices were simulated using the Sentaurus Device software. The fabricated planar Gunn diodes are 1.3 μm long and 120 micron wide and the measured and simulated results are in excellent agreement. This experiment involving the changes in current and voltage. We further show applications and experiment actual and virtual setup.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine Urinary Tract Infections and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
Authors:   , Mugish Anthony , Mujuzi Samuel , Akampurira Andrew
Published: March 2022

Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a disease of the urinary system. This type of infection involves urethritis, pyro nephritis, or cystitis. Symptoms can be pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain on passing out urine, and blood in the urine (blander infections). A kidney UTI may cause back pain, nausea vomiting, and fever. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional-quantitative study carried out among 300 pregnant mothers attending ANC at Kawempe regional referral hospital in August 2021. Questionnaires were administered to get the biodata of Participants. Urine samples were collected using sterile containers. Urine culture was performed, urine chemistry using ten parameter strip then urine microscopy was done. Chemistry was done using ten parameter strips, urine microscopy and then later culture and sensitivity was done on urine samples with proteinuria. Results: Urine samples with proteinuria were 5.7 % (n=17), more than half of the Urine Samples 52%( n=156) had positive White blood cell cells and 48 %( n=144) had no abnormality detected. Culture on urine samples showed the following isolation, Escherichia.coli 24.3 %( n=9), Klebsiella pneumonia 21.6 %( n=8), Pseudomonas euroginosa 18.9 %( n=7) Staphylococcus aureus 16.22 %(n=6) Enterococcus spp 2.7%(n=1) and Candida albicans16.2 %( n=6). Conclusion: UTI is an infection of some part of your body’s urinary system which may include: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Organisms causing UTIs in pregnancy are the same uropathogens that commonly cause UTI in non-pregnant patients with Escherichia coli being the most commonly isolated organism. Other bacteria include klebishella pneumoniae, staphulococuus, streptococcus,  enterococcus, and pseudomonas. Recommendations: Kawempe National Referral Hospital. Should improve the Laboratory to perform microbiology tests.
Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among Students of a Public Secondary School in Southern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Authors:   , Agofure Otovwe , Oghenerume HonourGod
Published: March 2022

Background Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition that arises due to high levels of glucose in the blood because of a defect in insulin production or usage. The report shows an increasing prevalence of prediabetes and DM among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria. Compounding the problem is the reported low level of DM understanding among students in secondary schools in Delta State. This study investigated the knowledge of DM among students of Ogbe Secondary School Effurun, Delta State Nigeria. Methodology This was a school-based descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among 400 randomly selected students from junior secondary school one to senior secondary school two. A structured questionnaire comprising of two sections was used to collect the data. The collected data was analyzed and presented in frequency tables and charts while the Chi-Square test was used to analyze socio-demographic variables and knowledge of DM at a P<0.05 level of significance. Results  The mean age was 14.68±1.99 years and 260(65.0%) were females. A good number of the respondents 352(88.0%) have heard of DM. About one-third of the respondents, 120(33.0%) do not know what is DM while most 641(90.9%) could not mention any type of DM. Besides, the majority of the respondents do not know the causes of DM 324(45.5%), signs and symptoms of DM 403(55.7%), risk factors of DM 582(81.3%), and complications of poorly managed DM 603(85.2%). The overall knowledge of DM was 3.4%. Bivariate analysis shows a significant association between the class of the respondents and their knowledge of DM. Conclusion and Recommendation In conclusion, while the majority of the respondents have heard of diabetes mellitus, the majority demonstrated a poor understanding of DM. Therefore, the study recommends regular and continuous awareness creation of diabetes mellitus in secondary schools in Delta State and Nigeria.
Perceived Informatics Competencies among Midwives: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Sunyani Municipality of Ghana.
Authors:   , Kweku Owusu Danso , Ekpah Audu Daniel , Saforo Mensah Robert
Published: March 2022

Background: In most recent times, data innovation is a vital component of the medical care sector and allows healthcare authorities to possess primary technological expertise to control and use technology to provide care, as well as computer skills. Midwives are expected to provide quality and efficient care to their clients in this rapid advancement in ICT across the globe hence the need to build the knowledge and skills in the application of ICT. The survey sort to determine the informatics competencies among midwives in some randomly selected health care facilities in the Sunyani Municipality of Ghana. Methods: A quantitative-based cross-sectional study design was used for this inquiry.  Using the quota sampling method, 300 respondents were recruited from six (6) randomly selected health facilities using the electronic data management system in their operations. Results: It was also found out that the majority of the respondents have basic knowledge of computers and their application across the professional ranks totals mean and standard deviation of 4.2, 0.36. There was no significant relationship between informatics competencies across professional ranks and working experience in years of the midwives. Conclusion: It can be concluded that most of the midwives interviewed were in their youthful ages and started practicing with diplomas. We found out that the majority of the midwives have basic knowledge in computers and could apply this knowledge in the performance of basic tasks and also have a fair knowledge and skills in informatics as well. There was no relationship between knowledge and educational level and professional rank. Recommendation: It was, therefore, suggested that the curriculum for midwifery informatics be reviewed to include other advanced programs and periodic organization of training programs or workshops for practicing midwives.
Knowledge and Practices of Nursing Students towards total Pain Management in Terminally ill Patients in two Selected Nursing Institutions in Mbarara Municipality. A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.
Authors:   , Natwijuka Andrew , Baptist Asiimwe John
Published: March 2022

Background:  Pain is the physical, social, spiritual, and psychological discomfort in a human being. The vast majority of people globally claim to experience body pain 95% at some point in their lives. Methodology:  A cross-sectional study was conducted using a quantitative approach. A total of one hundred forty-six (146) nursing students participated in the study and they were selected by a simple random sampling method Results:  One hundred forty-six (146) nursing students were selected to participate in the study. The majority of subjects were aged between 18 to 29 years (89.8%) and there were more females (68.0%) and were pursuing certificate level of Ugandan education 62 (42.2%). The overall findings from the study show that majority of the nursing students had good to excellent knowledge (84.6%). The majority had used the observation method to determine patients‟ pain (93.9%). Conclusion:  The study highlighted good knowledge and practices towards the assessment of pain among nursing students. Recommendation:  The results of the study identified gaps in practices of nursing students in total pain management and thus we recommend that stakeholders for nursing training institutions should give more time to practical lessons under observation to be able to evaluate students and correct errors in practice to be able to train competent nurses.
An Experimental Study to Determine the Antibacterial Activity of Selected Petroleum Jellies against Selected Bacteria that cause Skin Infections.
Authors:   , Tumwine Joseph , Kitimbo Joshua , Seguya Yiga Lameka Buyinza , Kateregga John , Turyamubona Agnes , Mboowa Gerald
Published: March 2022

Background: The skin is the largest organ of the body and forms its first line of defense against pathogens. When the integrity of this natural protective barrier is compromised, it’s an opportune moment for pathogenic microorganisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes among others to invade the body causing skin infections such as folliculitis, acne, impetigo among others. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the phytochemical profile of the selected petroleum jellies, determining the antibacterial activity of different petroleum jellies on selected bacteria causing skin infections, comparing the antibacterial activity of the jellies to that of the commonly used drugs against skin infections, and determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the jellies exhibiting antibacterial activity. Methods: The antibacterial activity of the jellies was determined by the agar well diffusion method (AWD) and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by the broth dilution method. Results: Only herbal jellies exhibited antibacterial activity against at most two of the three bacterial species studied. The MIC values for the herbal jellies ranged from 47 mg/ml to 188 mg/ml. Conclusion: The non-herbal petroleum jellies did not show antibacterial activity while that of herbal jellies was minimal with very low potency and thus should not be relied on for wound healing or curing skin infections. Recommendations: The antibacterial activity of jellies should be tracked diligently to detect and address antimicrobial resistance as it arises to ensure that they remain efficacious.