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Proliferation of Independent African Churches and the Consequences of the Outbreak of Covid-19 on Church Ministers
Authors: Orji Joseph , Chukwu Donatus , Ogoko Albert , Onwugbenu Sunday
Published: June 2023

The proliferation of Independent African Churches has become the reigning thing in Nigeria cum Africa. The split of churches allows each founder to claim divine origin of their ministry. This rapid growth of African Independent Churches is borne out of the freedom of religion and worship. However, Christian religion is sometimes called “Jesus’ business” as it appears to be the easiest way of making money through the “selling of miracles”, collection of tithes, offering, seed sowing; and as the means to the top of the prestigious ladder of belonging to the multimillion religious leaders. Hence, there are churches at every nook and cranny of the city. Billboards of ministers are hoisted all over the city. We have more of the Independent Churches than that of industries and companies. This study used Qualitative Research Method, which is analytical, descriptive and theoretical. It raised critical research questions. What was the faith of African independent ministers as Covid-19 pandemic ended all public worships? This work discovered that despite the presence of independent churches, Nigerian society is eaten up by corruption, despotism, sex abuse, covetousness and manipulation of the populace by swindlers and charlatans “in the name of Jesus.” The study found out that there was over dependence of ministers on church collections; which should not be. It recommended other means of self- subsistence because of the uncertainty of relaying on the congregation.
Treasury Single Account and Reduction of Financial Crime in the Enugu State Civil Service Commission
Authors: Udoikah Joseph , Omeje P , Elem Emmanuel
Published: June 2023

Government’s efforts at socio-economic development have often been whittled down by inadequate finance and the outright mismanagement and embezzlement of the available resources. Hence, it is regrettable the level of poverty in Nigeria, the rate of unemployment which has worsened with low life expectancy and increased in maternal mortality rates etc. The study “Treasury Single Account and Reduction of Financial Crime in Enugu state civil service Commission., Nigeria’ was undertaken to assess amongst others the effects of Treasury Single Account on the promotion of financial accountability and financial discipline in the state civil service. The study was anchored on Barley’s Agency Theory of 1973. The study adopted a descriptive and survey design. The result revealed amongst others that there is a positive relationship between Treasury Single Account and promotion of financial accountability and discipline in Enugu State civil service Commission. However, dissatisfaction was more with the abuse of the entire process, the level of awareness creation of the policy, coverage, poor network services, poor funding amongst others. The implication is that the policy is yet to achieve the basic purpose of its establishment of ensuring increase in government revenue by completely reducing leakages, and to reduce corruption to its barest minimum in the country. The study therefore recommended amongst others that in improving accountability of public sector funds, there should be appropriate sanctions where financial irregularities are discovered. This will strengthen the goal of the TSA system in Nigeria thereby by instilling discipline and accountability of public sector funds.
Youth Empowerment and Crime Reduction in Selected Communities in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Udoikah Joseph , Omeje P , Ndaeyo Emmanuel
Published: June 2023

The Study Youth Empowerment and Crime Reduction in Nsukka local government of Enugu state was undertaken to examine the relationship between skills acquisition and crime reduction among the youths of Nsukka LGA of Enugu State. The Adolescent Empowerment Cycle (AEC) model developed by Chinman and Linney (1998) was adopted to advance the understanding of the impact of empowerment schemes on adolescent development. A Descriptive and survey design was adopted to study the population of 5685 youths selected from three communities in Nsukka local government Area. The sample size of 374 was deduced using taro yameni formula. The findings of the study revealed that acquisition of skills and the Provision of funds for business to the youth by the government OF Enugu state helped in crime reduction among the youths of Nsukka LGA of Enugu The study recommended that the Government of Enugu State and Nsukka LGA should scale up their effort at the establishment of more programmes for skills acquisition to the youths. Government should further strengthen their effort in providing loans and other credit facilities to the youth who are willing to engage in various businesses so as to reduce crime perpetuated by the youths.
Gradient altitudinal de la diversité et de la structure de la flore ligneuse sur les hauts plateaux du Bowé de Kiendi dans la Région du Gontougo (Nord-Est Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Ouattara Doudjo Noufou , Tro Hippolyte Hermann , Soro Dramane , Bakayoko Adama
Published: June 2023

Dans le Département de Bondoukou (Nord-Est, Côte d’Ivoire), il existe une chaîne de hauts plateaux, connue sous le nom de « monts Bowé de Kiendi », dont la flore est très peu connue. L’objectif de l’étude est d’évaluer la diversité et la structure de la flore de cette zone, suivant le gradient altitudinal. Pour ce faire des inventaires ont été réalisés dans des parcelles de 625 m2 installées à différentes altitudes. Pour chaque parcelle, les paramètres dendrométriques (diamètre, hauteur) ont été mesurés. La richesse floristique et les indices de diversité biocénotique ont été utilisés pour l’analyse floristique et une évaluation de la structure démographique des peuplements ligneux a été réalisée à chaque niveau d’altitude. Au total, 66 espèces réparties en 56 genres et 25 familles ont été recensés. Les basses altitudes sont plus riches et plus diversifiées floristiquement que les altitudes supérieures. De même, les basses altitudes concentrent les individus des classes de petits diamètres à l’exception des altitudes intermédiaires (400-500 m) où le nombre d’individus de la classe [10-20 cm[ est supérieur à celui de la classe [5-10 cm[. Cette étude montre que les hauts plateaux constituent des aires de conservation susceptibles de garantir la préservation d’une forte biodiversité.

In the Department of Bondoukou (North-East Côte d'Ivoire), there is a chain of high plateaus, known as "Monts Bowé de Kiendi", whose flora is very little known. The objective of the study is to evaluate the diversity and structure of the flora of this area, following the altitudinal gradient. To do this, inventories were carried out in plots of 625 m2 installed at different altitudes. For each plot, dendrometric parameters (diameter, height) were measured. Floristic richness and biocenotic diversity indices were used for floristic analysis and an assessment of the demographic structure of the woody stands was made at each elevation level. A total of 66 species in 56 genera and 25 families have been recorded. The lower altitudes are richer and more diversified floristically than the higher altitudes. Similarly, the lower altitudes concentrate the individuals of the small diameter classes, with the exception of the intermediate altitudes (400-500 m) where the number of individuals of the [10-20 cm [class is greater than that of the [5-10 cm [class. This study shows that the highlands are conservation areas that can guarantee the preservation of a high biodiversity.
Clinical and biological diagnosis of malaria and dengue fever among febrile patients in hospitals of Bangangte, Cameroon
Authors: Noche Christelle Domngang , Ndjeng Ewondo Elysee , Nemg Simo Fredy , Fotsing Kwetche Pierre René , Assob Clement Nguedia
Published: June 2023

Malaria and dengue are vector borne diseases with shared endemic profiles and symptoms. This study aimed at investigating through the prevalence of malaria-dengue co-infection in febrile patients and to assess the level of knowledge about dengue fever among healthcare workers in Bangangté. A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2021 in five healthcare facilities of Cameroon. Malaria diagnosis was performed by rapid tests and thick smears, and dengue virus detection was done using rapid test. A total of 60 healthcare workers (24 medical doctors, 36 nurses) and 200 patients with history of fever were enrolled. Overall findings revealed predominance of malaria (53%), followed by dengue (8.5%). Malaria-dengue co-infection was recorded in 6% of cases. Positivity rates were 53% with thick smears and 65% with rapid malaria tests. For dengue positivity rates were 5.50% for NS1 Ag, 6.50% for IgM, and 2% for IgG. Out of the 60 participating healthcare workers 55% had a low-knowledge level about dengue. The prevalence of dengue-malaria co-infection is low in Bangangté, but it’s now known that the dengue virus is circulating in the area. Furthermore, the knowledge of healthcare workers on this arbovirus is poor, justifying the necessity for increasing surveillance for dengue and like diseases; and advocacy for the continue education for healthcare practitioners.
Effets comparatifs du biochar, du phosphogypse et des résidus de baobab (Adansonia digitata) sur les activités microbiennes des sols salés de la cuvette rizicole Thiagar dans la Vallée du Fleuve Sénégal
Authors: Sall Saïdou Nourou , Diop Tégaye , Fall Dioumacor , Ndiaye Ramatoulaye
Published: June 2023

La restauration des sols salés des cuvettes rizicoles de la Vallée du Fleuve Sénégal est un défi majeur l’autosuffisance en riz du pays. L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer par la méthode du Krigeage la distribution spatiale de la salinité dans la cuvette de Thiagar, zone à forte production rizicole, et de comparer le potentiel des amendements de biochar, du phosphogypse et de résidus de baobab (Adansonia digitata) à régénérer les activités biologiques des sols. Les cartes élaborées font apparaître une cuvette divisée en deux zones différentes selon les propriétés chimiques et biologiques des sols. Une zone qui renferme les sols avec des ESP, des activités enzymatiques FDA, des CEC et des teneurs en C les plus élevés. Et, une zone qui renferme les sols avec des CE et des pH les plus élevés et des ESP les plus faibles. Les sols étudiés ne sont pas sodiques. Les résidus de baobab, riches en N et en Ca ont induit des activités microbiennes significativement plus élevées dans les sols amendés comparés au biochar et au phosphogypse. Cette étude suggère l’orientation de la recherche vers les résidus de Adansonia digitata riches en calcium pour favoriser la résilience des sols les plus salés.

The restoration of saline soils in the rice-growing basins of the Senegal River Valley is a major challenge to the country's rice self-sufficiency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the spatial distribution of salinity in the Thiagar basin, an area of high rice production, using the Kriging method, and to compare the potential of biochar, phosphogypsum and baobab (Adansonia digitata) residues to regenerate soil biological activities. The maps developed showed two different zones according to the chemical and biological properties of the soils. The first zone contains the soils with the highest ESP, FDA enzymatic activity, CEC and C content. The second zone contains the soils with the highest EC and pH and the lowest ESP. The soils studied are not sodic. The residues of Baobab, rich in N and Ca induced significantly higher microbial activities in the amended soils compared to biochar and gypsum. This suggests that organic residues rich in calcium such as Adansonia digitata, may be a promising means of alleviating the effects of salinization
Physico-chemical and bacteriological characterization of surface waters for domestic use: Case of river waters in M'pody village (Anyama, Ivory Coast)
Authors: Yapo Toussaint Wolfgang , Meless Franck-Renaud Djedjro , Gbagbo George Aubin Tchapé , Kpaibe Sawa André Philippe , Kouassi Agbessi Thérèse , Amin Christophe Ncho
Published: June 2023

This study aimed at determining the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of the waters of the rivers of the village M'pody in order to evaluate their impacts on the health of the populations. The methodology consisted of four water sampling campaigns in the Souman and Chibi rivers. Conventional physico-chemical parameters were determined by electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods. The microbiological analysis was carried out using the membrane filtration technique. The results showed that physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters are beyond the WHO recommendations. The noncompliance of this water is related to high levels of turbidity, conductivity, temperature and a high total iron content. For bacteriological parameters, this noncompliance is related to the presence of Escherichia coli, Tolerant Thermo Coliform, Total Coliform, Fecal Enterococci, Pseudomonas sp, Sulphite-Reducing Anaerobic) (SRA). Water of the rivers showed huge non-conformities related to physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters. This water was therefore unfit for human consumption. Thus, to minimize potential health risks, the adoption of hygiene measures in particular, a good purification of this water must be recommended to the populations in order to better preserve their health.
Flore adventice du niébé (Vigna unguiculata [L] Walp.) dans la zone nord du bassin arachidier (Niakhène-Sénégal)
Authors: Ka Modou , Mbaye Mame Samba , Diouf Ndongo , Ka Samba Laha , Faye Mamadou , Noba Kandioura
Published: June 2023

Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) est l’une des principales cultures du bassin arachidier sénégalais. Il joue un rôle important dans les programmes de sécurité alimentaire et dans les stratégies de développement socio-économique du pays. Toutefois, plusieurs contraintes (maladies, ravageurs, pression des adventices, etc.) entraînent des baisses de rendements de cette spéculation. Il est donc important, de trouver des solutions adéquates à ces contraintes ce qui passerait par la connaissance des agents responsables. C’est pourquoi cette étude était entreprise pour contribuer à l’amélioration de la production du niébé par la caractérisation de la flore adventice du niébé. Pour ce faire des inventaires ont été effectués dans les parcelles de niébé dans la zone de Niakhène en appliquant la méthode du « tour de champ ». Ceci a permis de recenser 92 espèces réparties dans 67 genres et 29 familles. Cette flore est dominée par les dicotylédones avec 76,09% des espèces recensées contre 23,93% de monocotylédones. Les familles dominantes sont les Fabaceae et les Poaceae avec respectivement 21,74% et 16,30% des espèces. Les thérophytes (77,17%) sont largement dominantes suivies des phanérophytes (16,30%). Les géophytes, les chaméphytes et les parasites regroupent respectivement 3,26%), 2,17% et 1,09% de la flore. Au plan biogéographique, les espèces Africaines sont plus importantes avec 41,30% de la flore suivies des espèces Pantropicales avec 28,26%.

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) is one of the main crops of the Senegalese groundnut basin. It plays an important role in the country’s food security programs and socio-economic development strategies. However, several constraints (diseases, pests, weed pressure, etc.) lead to yield reductions in this crop. It is therefore important to find adequate solutions to these constraints, which would require knowledge of the agents responsible. This study was undertaken to contribute to the improvement of cowpea production by characterizing the cowpea weed flora. Inventories were carried out in the cowpea plots in the Niakhène area using the « field tour » method. This made it possible to identify 92 species distributed in 67 gendera and 29 families. This flora was dominated by dicotyledons with 76.09% of species recorded against 23.93% of monocotyledons. The dominant families were Fabaceae and Poaceae with 21.74% and 16.30% of species respectively. The therophytes (77.17%) were largely dominant followed by phanerophytes (16.30%). The geophytes, the chamaephytes and parasites group represented 3.26%, 2.17% and 1.09% of the flora, respectively. At the biogeographical level, African species are more important with 41.30% of the flora, followed by Pantropical species with 28.26%.
Electrochemical behavior of zinc anode in acidic zinc electrolyte -influence of lead as an impurity in zinc anodic dissolution
Authors: Kherrab-Boukezzata Habiba , Ghemmit-Doulache Naima , Bounoughaz Moussa , Boutarfaia Slimane
Published: June 2023

Zinc is common metal used for steel protection. In this work, an alloy Zn-1 % wt. Pb was prepared by fusion at 500°C. The analysis of the corrosion behavior was studied with pure Zn anode as control in aerated solution of 0.9 M ZnSO4.7H2O + 1.63 M H2SO4 at 38°C.The effect of lead impurity on corrosion resistance of zinc anode in zinc electrorefining process was investigated using open circuit potential (OCP), Tafel plots, chronoamperometry at imposed constant anodic potential and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. Samples were characterized by chemical analysis, optic microscope (OM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the lead impurity leads to degradation of the behavior of the alloy due to negative effect on the microstructure. Lead increases the corrosion rate and decreases the corrosion resistance of Zn-1 % wt. Pb alloy.
Response of durum wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to foliar application of micronutrients in salted and calcareous soil
Authors: Miloudi B. , Masmoudi A. , Masmoudi M.Ch.
Published: June 2023

The alkaline nature of arid regions soil usually posses a reduction in solubility and assimilability of micronutrient in soil. A study has been carried out to focus-on the effect of foliar spraying of micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo) on wheat cultivation-in a saline and calcareous soil. The studied growth parameters are: stem length, yield, weight of1000 seeds and weight of dry matter. According to ANOVA at 5% the following results were obtained: the Zn + Cu 87.67cm, Cu + Mn 83.63cm, Fe + Zn + Cu + Mo 83.53cm treatments exerted the best lengths in succession. For dry matter, the best treatments reported are Zn + Cu + Mo 12396.00Kg/ha, Fe + Mn + Mo  11614.67Kg/ha and Fe + Zn + Cu + Mn11415.67Kg/ha. The results of the weight of 1000 seeds are arranged as follows: Cu + Mo 44.62g was the greatest followed by, Zn + Mo 42.97g, and then by Zn + Cu + Mn + Mo 42.85g. The top ranked treatments in the yield parameter are Fe + Mo 3480.00 Kg/ha, followed by Fe + Zn + Cu + Mn 3451.00 Kg/ha, and then Mn + Mo 3442.20 Kg/ha.
Genetic diversity analysis of Tunisian olive cultivar by SNP markers
Authors: Ayadi N. , Ben Ayed R. , Rebai A.
Published: June 2023

To study the genetic diversity of 17 olive tree cultivars (Olea Europaea L.) sampled from different Mediterranean regions, we screened three SNP markers (ACP-1, ANTHO3, SOD) located in three different genes. The genotypes of the sampled cultivars were depicted via the genotyping analysis. The dendrogram based on cultivar genotypes generated by SNP markers revealed three clusters which were consistent with the established classification. In addition, we compared the results obtained with agro-morphological and chemical data using bioinformatic analyses. This work offers a more relevant classification of the genetic classification of the Tunisian olive cultivars.
Seawater problem in the alluvial coastal aquifer of Nador, Tipaza, Algeria
Authors: Bouderbala A. , Remini B. , Saaed H. A. , Younsi A.
Published: June 2023

This work focuses to the study of the coastal aquifer of Tipaza in the north of Algeria, for highlights mechanisms of potential seawater intrusion into groundwater. Tipaza aquifer has been overexploited for irrigation and water supply, which caused a negatively impacts on its water quality. To investigate these impacts, many tools have been carried out as: monitoring of piezometric level and physico-chemical analysis of 24 wells from 2008 to 2012 and pumping tests.

The piezometric map shows the existence of zero meter level inside the plain; which making this area vulnerable to seawater intrusion, where isovalue curves of some chemical parameters are in increasing towards the sea. Results show also a high concentration gradient of some parameters in the first two kilometers, at 1 mS.cm-1.km-1 for EC and 600 to 900 mg.L-1.km-1 for sodium and chlorides respectively.

The hydrochemical study confirmed the hypothesis of seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifer of Nador.
Facing floods in Tébessa City, Eastern Algeria, a morphometric and cartographic approach to prioritize intervention in the City's sub-watersheds using GIS and remote sensing
Authors: Hadjela A. , Annab R. , Seghir K.
Published: June 2023

The objective of this work is to determine the importance of the five partial sub-watersheds that penetrate the city of Tébessa and their water networks in the “Oued El Kabir” watershed , belonging to the semi-arid climate Characterized by torrential rains constituting a natural danger, in terms of the real dimensions of the floods, especially since the hydromorphological characteristics of the valleys are not clear on the ground, because of the urban expansion which carried them away. The study was based on the morphometric and cartographic approach which allows the comparison of sub-watersheds between them, through 12 indicators, to determine the most influential sub- watersheds using GIS and remote sensing The results showed that the “ennagues” sub-watershed is the most dangerous for the city, it is a priority for its protection, and the need to manage the most vulnerable parts.
Comparative analysis of transmissibility and case fatality ratio of SARS, MERS and COVID-19 via a mathematical modeling approach
Authors: Ayoade A.A. , Latunde T. , Folaranmi R.O.
Published: June 2023

Coronavirus epidemics emerged in the 1960s and the world has witnessed seven coronavirus outbreaks since then. Four of the coronaviruses instigate human influenza while the rest: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV), the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) trigger severe respiratory disorders (SARS, MERS and COVID-19 respectively). The etiology of SARS, MERS and COVID-19 are similar but their epidemiology, in terms of incubation period, infectivity, case fatality ratio and the serial interval differ. In an attempt to compare the infectivity and case fatality ratio of the diseases, a mathematical model was considered for each disease. The key epidemiological quantity, the basic reproduction number, was derived for each model to examine the transmission potential of each disease. The mortality rates for the diseases were also investigated by considering the global report of COVID-19 as of October 1 2020 together with the history of SARS and MERS. Results from the computations showed that COVID-19 had the highest transmission potential and at the same time the lowest case fatality ratio. It was also revealed that COVID-19 would have wrecked more havocs had its case fatality ratio was as high as that of MERS.
Light intensity and temperature effect on the DC parameters of optimized nc-3C-Sic:H Based solar cell
Authors: Belhadji Y.
Published: June 2023

The Hydrogenated nanocrystalline cubic silicon carbide (nc-3C-Si:H) based solar cell with interesting efficiency, find her place promoted in photovoltaic  applications. To improve the sunlight absorption and its electrical performances, the structure of the solar cell can be optimized, combining new  materials to form multi-layers solar cells. In this context, the nc-3C-SiC:H, having a wide band gap, excellent optical, electrical and structural properties is used as wide bandgap absorber layer. In this work, we report a theoretical study of new optimized nc-3C-SiC:H/ i-a-Si:H/ a-Si:H/ µc-Si solar cell using the  SCAPS one dimension program. We investigate the temperature and incident light intensity effect on the DC parameters of the solar cell. For the  proposed structure, optimal power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 16.89% is registered under AM1.5G spectrum at room temperature.
USP22 promotes aspirin-induced trophoblast cell proliferation as well as migration via Wnt/β-catenin pathway in preeclampsia
Authors: Zhang Changcun , Han Qiping , Luoji E.
Published: June 2023

Purpose: To investigate the involvement of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 22 (USP22) in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia (PE), and the potential  mechanism of action.

Methods: To investigate the role of USP22 in preeclampsia, immunoblot assay as well as quantitative real-time polymerase chain  reaction (qRT-PCR) were conducted to determine USP22 expression levels in placental tissues from both the control (non-preeclampsia normal) and the  PE cases. Furthermore, cell counting kit-8 as well as EdU assays were performed to assess the impact of USP22 on the viability of HTR-8/Svneo and TEV-1  cells. Furthermore, wound closure and Transwell assays were used to examine the effect of USP22 on cell motility, while tube formation assay was used  to determine the effect of USP22 on the angiogenesis of trophoblast cells. Finally, the effect of USP22 on Wnt/β-catenin pathway in HTR-8/Svneo and  TEV-1 human trophoblast cells was evaluated by immunoblot analysis.

Results: USP22 expression was significantly reduced in PE placental tissue  compared to control tissues. In addition, USP22 promoted trophoblast cell proliferation, increased cell motility as well as enhanced angiogenesis capacity.  USP22 regulated the proliferation as well as migration of trophoblast cells via Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Notably, USP22 enhanced cell  proliferation and migration in aspirininduced PE.

Conclusion: USP22 plays a crucial role in inhibiting trophoblast cell growth by regulating Wnt/β-catenin   pathway. Therefore, targeting USP22 may hold promise for the treatment of PE.
GAMBARAN SEDIMEN URIN PADA MASYARAKAT YANG MENGKONSUMSI AIR GALON ISI ULANG DI KELURAHAN WAWOWANGGU KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Umar Heni , Apriyanto Apriyanto
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

Water is an important requirement for living things, especially for humans, water plays a role in all fields, namely agriculture, industry and fulfillment of household needs, so that the water used must meet standards or requirements in terms of quality and quantity, increasing public demand for efficient refill drinking water and practically offset by the many refill drinking water depot businesses that have sprung up, however, due to the lack of standardization in regulations for water, the quality of refill drinking water is still often debated. So the depot cannot guarantee that the water produced is under the quality of drinking water standards. This study aims to determine the description of urine sediment in the people who consume gallon water in the wowanggu district of Kendari, the type of this research is descriptive with Purposive random sampling technique of 30 urine samples. The examination is carried out by the microscopic method. The results of community urine studies that consume gallon water in wowanggu villages are found, erythrocytes, leukocytes, cell epithelium, calcium oxalate, triple phosphate, and yeast.

Keywords: Urine Sediment, Gallon Water, Wawowanggu Village

ABSTRAK

Air merupakan kebutuhan penting bagi makhluk hidup terutama bagi manusia air berperan dalam segala bidang yaitu pertanian, industri dan pemenuhan kebutuhan rumah tangga, sehingga air yang digunakan  harus memenuhi standar ataupun syarat dari segi kualitas maupun kuantitas, meningkatnya permintaan masyarakat akan air minum isi ulang yang hemat dan praktis diimbangi dengan banyaknya usaha depot air minum isi ulang yang bermunculan akan tetapi, dikarenakan belum adanya standarisasi dalam peraturan untuk air,maka kualitas air minum isi ulang ini masih sering diperdebatkan. Sehingga  depot tidak dapat menjamin bahwa air yang dproduksinya sesuai kualitas standar air minum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran sedimen urin pada masyarakat yang mengkonsumsi air galon di kelurahan wowanggu kota Kendari,  Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif  dengan teknik  Purposive random sampling sebanyak 30 sampel urin. Pemeriksaan dilakukan dengan metode mikroskopis. Hasil penelitian urin masyarakat yang mengkonsumsi air galon di kelurahan wawowanggu ditemukan adanya, eritrosit, leukosit, epitel sel, kalsium oksalat, triple fosfat, dan yeast.

Kata Kunci : Sedimen Urin, Air Galon, Kelurahan Wawowanggu
Challenges Faced in Employee Retention during the Pandemic
Authors: Paul Susmita , Yalamarti Radha Pavitra
Published: June 2023

Retaining Workers is one of the main obstacles faced by directors around the world in all types of diligence. And that too during the period of lower request growth, when the directors are in a position to give up their workers according to business requirements, it becomes a part of their jobs to let some of their workers go. This is a problem that's faced around the world. That too, during the period of the epidemic when the whole world was on pause, there were numerous cases where we could see that the companies had to let go of their workers for the survival of the company. The sample size of the study is 100. Data analysis is carried out using colourful ways like normalcy tests, correlation tests, and thesis testing using the Kruskal- Wallis test. It has been set up that workers stay in a company for a long time when the working conditions, hand weal, and hand-operation connections are at their stylish. And that too, during the period of the epidemic, the motivating factor for the workers was how the association was taking care of them during the delicate times, which was of primary significance to their staying in the association.
O funcionamento e gestão das academias de ginástica durante a pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Krug Marilia de Rosso , Heemann Andressa Rubia , Pascotini Eduardo Tanuri , Kupske Juliedy Waldow , Krug Rodrigo de Rosso
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar as dificuldades e desafios de gestores e profissionais de academias de ginástica, de um município do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, para o atendimento aos seus clientes, em tempos de pandemia da COVID-19. Participaram deste estudo, descritivo, um proprietário e um profissional de Educação Física de quatro academias, totalizando oito participantes, que atuaram com a modalidade de musculação e mantiveram as atividades durante o período da pandemia. O instrumento de recolha de dados foram dois questionários (um para os proprietários e outro para os professores), realizados pelo Google Forms, com questões abertas e fechadas que versou sobre: as dificuldades enfrentadas, as mudanças necessárias e os sentimentos que ficaram. Os dados foram interpretados por meio da análise de conteúdo. Na categoria das dificuldades enfrentadas foram encontradas: financeira, educacional e saúde. As mudanças necessárias citadas foram: as metodológicas, psicológicas, humanas e materiais. Os sentimentos que ficaram foram: valorização, desafio, impotência e desamparo. Após analisar os dados foi possível concluir que houve grandes dificuldades enfrentadas tanto pelos proprietários quanto pelos profissionais, principalmente a dificuldade financeira, mas também foi um período em que ambos se sentiram valorizados pela profissão que exerciam. Realizaram mudanças e se reinventaram para se manterem.
A pandemia da COVID-19: consequências na percepção da qualidade de vida de professores
Authors: Mayer Elisete Aparecida Novais , Oliveira Heleise Faria dos Reis de , Santos Celso Bilynkievycz dos , Oliveira José Ricardo Lourenço de
Published: June 2023

Pesquisar o tema Qualidade de Vida (QV) é complexo, pois parte de um sentimento intrínseco de cada ser humano, englobando aspectos como: saúde física e psicológica, relações sociais e meio ambiente. Sob esta ótica, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar a percepção da QV de professores em meio a pandemia de COVID-19. Como metodologia, esta pesquisa apresentou-se como descritiva, com abordagem quantiqualitativa. A população que participou da amostra foi de 142 professores, e somente 74 se classificaram respondendo aos dois instrumentos. Foram utilizados dois instrumentos sendo: um sociodemográfico e o Whoqol-Bref, on-line. Para a análise dos dados, foram utilizadas técnicas estatísticas de resumo e técnicas de mineração de dados de descrição, redução de dimensionalidade e de classificação. Os resultados apontaram que a percepção de QV dos professores participantes da pesquisa, foi considerada boa. Todavia, sendo identificados como fatores determinantes para o desfecho das classificações de QV, as seguintes variáveis sociodemográficas/comportamentais: carga horária; renda mensal e prática de atividades físicas. Já para os indicadores de QV do Whoqol-Bref: energia e fadiga, sono e repouso, atividades da vida cotidiana, sentimentos positivos, autoestima, imagem corporal e aparência, relações pessoais, suporte social, recursos financeiros, transporte e auto avaliação da QV Geral (percepção geral da saúde). A identificação destes fatores permitiu o desenvolvimento de modelos de classificação, através de árvores de decisão e regressão logística. Assim sendo, os professores que aceitaram participar da pesquisa, foram classificados com uma percepção média de QV, em meio a pandemia do COVID-19.
3x3 Basketball: Analysis and Understanding from the Perspective of Athletes
Authors: Brasil Douglas Vinicius Carvalho , Paes Roberto Rodrigues , Scaglia Alcides José
Published: June 2023

This study, seeks to determine the profile of 3x3 Basketball players, their knowledge, perspectives, and feelings regarding this sport. This is exploratory research, carried out through the application of questionnaires composed of open and closed questions, with the participation of seven 3x3 Basketball players with an average age of 29.1±5.7 years, residing in different regions of Brazil. Among other results, the study indicates that 3x3 Basketball lacks support in Brazil, that coach-athletes are not always recognized as coaches by teammates, and that the practice is motivated by extrinsic and intrinsic factors that vary over time. This study showed that it is relevant to listen to 3x3 Basketball practitioners for a better understanding of this sport and consequently, to think about a teaching, experience, and learning process that contributes to a broad and critical formation through this sport. As well as, so that, through the demands and aspirations of practitioners, public managers, and sports institutions propose effective actions, in the sense of democratizing the practice and valuing its practitioners.
Ejercicios físicos terapéuticos y su impacto en mujeres embarazadas. Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Ordóñez Aroca Gustavo Alexander , Rivera Mendoza María Belén , Cabezas Toro Aracely Moraima , Menoscal Burgos John Fabian , Sánchez Carrión Zoila Ismenia , Morales Fischer Boris René
Published: June 2023

Este artículo relata la problemática que enfrentan las mujeres embarazadas que son el centro de atención de la sociedad debido a su proceso de gestación, el cual está mal catalogado como un tiempo de reposo, inactividad, ocio o sedentarismo, sin embargo, con la evolución de la cultura física terapéutica se ha logrado argumentar que el ejercicio físico controlado conlleva a obtener múltiples beneficios durante el embarazo y postparto. Para contribuir a la solución del problema se estableció como objetivo analizar el impacto que tienen los ejercicios físicos terapéuticos en el estado de salud y calidad de vida de las mujeres embarazadas a través de una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura científica en artículos publicados desde el 2018 hasta el 2023. Como metodología, este trabajo utilizó el enfoque cualitativo, la revisión y análisis de carácter bibliográfico de revistas de divulgación e indagación científica según bases de datos de alto impacto. Como resultado se evidenció que las mujeres embarazadas pueden disminuir y contrarrestar la aparición de dolores musculares, cambios psicológicos repentinos ocasionados por la ansiedad y la depresión; de otra forma también mejoran el proceso del embarazo como es la correcta viabilidad de la placenta y disminuye el riesgo de cesárea, otorga también beneficios psicomotores y fisiológicos al feto y, por último, apresura la recuperación de la figura y estado físico luego del proceso de gestación. En conclusión, los ejercicios físicos terapéuticos influyen en el embarazo de manera positiva desde un factor fisiológico, preventivo, psicológico, preparatorio y rehabilitador.
Circulating YST-lym-phocytes subsets in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases
Authors:   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Nizheharodava Darya B. , Tsekhanovich Dmitry А. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Starastsin Andrey M. ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Dybau Aleg G. ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Vorobei Alexander V. ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Zafranskaya Marina M. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University
Published: June 2023

Due to the high growth of inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) with unfavorable environmental factors in the background, studies of immunopathogenetic mechanisms including T-cells response resulted in gastrointestinal tract damage are of immediate interest. Y§T-lymphocytes are of particular importance as their role in the dysregulation of the innate and acquired immune response to commensal bacteria in genetically susceptible people has not yet been fully studied. This paper presents the quantitative and functional parameters of Y§T-lymphocytes in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, indicating an enhancement of immunological surveillance in inflammatory bowel diseases. The increase of the cytotoxic and activation phenotype expression in circulating Y§T-lymphocytes as well as a redistribution of their composition with dominating of tissue-resident cells subsets were revealed in patients what may be key links in the immunopathogenesis of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The established correlations with the severity of diseases allow to consider the use of phenotypic and functional Y§T-lymphocytes features as diagnostic and prognostic markers for the development of autoimmune inflammation as well as for a differential diagnosis of gut autoimmune pathology. While Y§T-lymphocytes themselves can be used as a therapeutic target in the development of new protocols for the pathogenetic therapy of inflammatory bowel diseases.
Primary incidence of the thyroid system and iodine supply of the adult population in the Zavodskoy district of Minsk
Authors:   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Petrenko Sergei V. , Puhteeva Irina V. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Sidorovich Anna N. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University
Published: June 2023

Currently, iodine deficiency diseases are one of the most common diseases of non-infectious origin. In the Republic of Belarus, preventive measures are being taken to eliminate the problem of iodine deficiency, in particular, a state strategy has been developed and implemented, the main measure of which is the mandatory use of only iodized salt in the food industry and public catering. Despite the measures taken, the problem of iodine deficiency remains relevant, especially for children and pregnant women. According to the results of the assessment of iodine sufficiency in the world, published by the RIAC on Surveillance for Iodine Deficiency Diseases (ICCIDD) - a global non-commercial, spheral need created for the use of iodine deficiency and the consequences of its negative examination on health, adequate iodine intake is provided in the Republic of Belarus. In 2016, the Global Iodine Network published maps characterizing iodine sufficiency for two main assessment categories - school-age children and pregnant women, confirming the status of the Republic of Belarus as a country with adequate iodine sufficiency. However, despite the results achieved, from the standpoint of medical monitoring, the quality of studies conducted to monitor the iodine supply of the population, the risks of excessive salt intake remain relevant. In this paper, a comparative analysis of the dynamics of the primary incidence of thyroid pathology in the population of the Zavodskoy district of the city of Minsk for the period 2016-2020 was carried out. According to the results of the analysis, a positive trend in the primary incidence of simple goiter, nodular non-toxic goiter and thyroiditis was revealed, while the dynamics of the primary incidence of hypothyroidism did not change. According to the data presented, the presence of iodine deficiency with a median urinary iodine excretion of 196.15 gg/l was revealed in pregnant women of the Zavodskoy district of Minsk in 2021. An analysis of the questionnaire survey of the nature of the nutrition of pregnant women showed that most of the surveyed do not know about the benefits of using iodized salt for the development of the fetus, and therefore the reason for the formation of iodine deficiency in the body of pregnant women is the insufficient intake of iodine in the body and refusal to take iodine preparations. In the surveyed region, 22 % of women do not comply with the prescription of endocrinologists about the need to take iodine-containing drugs.
Consumer Insights Tracker Report March 2022 - March 2023
Authors:   IPSOS
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Consumer Insights Tracker is to provide frequent monitoring of consumer behaviour and attitudes towards food insecurity, food availability, consumer concerns in relation to food, confidence in the food supply chain and confidence in the FSA. This annual report presents key findings and commentary on data from March 2022 to March 2023, and includes additional analysis of demographic groups of particular interest for the FSA and its audiences on certain measures.
Decarbonisation Pathways and How Finance can Accelerate the Business Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
Authors: Huang Zhuohui , Zhang Daiyang , Li Xiaozhen , Jiang Xiaoqian , Cui Ying , Liu Yonghong , Zeng Xuelan , Lu Lawrence , Yu Bo , Miao Ling , Hu Xiaoling , Chow Karina , Chan Lauren , Li Weichi , He Jiajun
Published: June 2023

This report aims to connect decarbonization solutions with necessary finance required to accelerate the net-zero transition in the GBA. It firstly applied a top-down approach to predict macro pathways for the whole GBA, then applied bottom-up approach to analyse specific decarbonization pathways and solutions for key energy consuming sectors--manufacturing industries, road transport, and buildings, to highlight actions most needed to achieve the 30-60 goal, and more ambitious goals to peak emissions and achieve carbon neutrality earlier. Based on the above decarbonization pathways, this report estimated how much investment will be needed and how to solve the challenges faced to ensure finance to help accelerate businesses to transition. Our analysis shows that ambitious actions are needed for GBA’s earlier carbon emission peaking and carbon neutrality.
Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Insurance Status of Patients Newly Diagnosed With Kaposi Sarcoma
Authors: Ramachandran Vignesh
Published: June 2023

Background: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) role in changing the insurance composition of patients diagnosed with many dermatological conditions, such as Kaposi Sarcoma (KS), has not been assessed.

Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, which captures cancer data from nearly 40% of cases in the US was used to extract cases. Cases were subgrouped by Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states. Standard mean differences were used as the statistical measure with P-value <0.05 used for statistical significance.

Results: 2,465 patients met the inclusion criteria. In patients newly diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma nationally before and after ACA implementation, the analysis showed there was no significant difference in the percentage of uninsured patients, Medicaid-insured patients, or privately insured patients. Pre- and post-ACA sub-analysis of patients newly diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma in states that expanded Medicaid showed: (1) significant decrease in the percentage of uninsured patients (-5.81% difference, 95% CI -9.58% to -2.04%, P <.05); (2) significant increase in the percentage of Medicaid-insured patients (+9.36% difference, 95% CI +0.35% to +18.37%, P <.05) and (3) no significant difference in the percent of privately insured patients (-3.54% difference, 95% CI -13.74% to +6.64%). Sub-analysis in non-expansion states showed no difference between the insurance subtypes.

Conclusion: Medicaid expansion played the largest role in reducing the percentage of uninsured patients newly diagnosed with KS. In states without Medicaid expansion, it is important that public health forces ensure adequate access to medications with services like the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Women in turkish higher education management
Authors: Atay Özlem
Published: June 2023

This paper examines gender equality in Turkey and Turkish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The historical background and an overview of the legislative context for gender equality in Turkey is explained. A series of reforms enacted by the state of the Turkish Republic following its foundation by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923, were aimed at giving women equal status with men. The secular ideology and Westernizing reforms enabled the rise in women’s education and senior management in Turkey. Since 1993, there has been a significant increase in the number and share of women teaching staff (Özkanlı, 2007). There has also been an increase in research and publications on gender (Arslan, 2014). Historical, social and cultural factors explain the relatively high representation of Turkish women in professorial positions, and the support to advance to senior academia (Özkanlı and White, 2008). However, there are disciplinary differences, with a higher representation of women in language-based studies at almost every level and a lower representation in engineering and technology. The number of academic women varies by discipline. Besides, there is a high representation of women in professoriate in Turkey. On the other hand, women are under-represented in senior management, especially at Rector/Vice-Rector and at Dean Levels in Turkey (Neale and Özkanlı, 2010). Qualitative data analysis from interviews and document analysis using the “Success Case Study Method” (Yin, 2018) were undertaken in this paper. Ethics approval was secured before conducting in-depth interviews. A success case study university is presented because it had made great progress in gender equality in education, research and training. According to the findings of this research, increased support from the university such as mentoring for leadership roles, improved childcare/elderly care facilities, positive segregation and quotas can increase the number of female managers in Turkish Universities.