bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENDOMETRİAL KANSER CERRAHİSİNDE LAPAROSKOPİ İLE LAPAROTOMİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: HATİPOĞLU Ali Oğuzhan , İSCAN Serhan , GÜLER İsmail , GÜNER Haldun
Published: October 2022

Amaç: Endometrium kanseri; Türkiye, Amerika ve Avrupa'da kadınlarda en sık görülen jinekolojik malignensidir. Genel olarak kadınlar yaşamları boyunca endomertium kanserine yakalanma riski %3-4’tür. Tedavi ve evrelemesi cerrahi olarak yapılan endometrium kanserinde cerrahi olarak seçilen genel yöntem açık cerrahidir. Çalışma; endometrium kanserinin evreleme ve tedavisinde laparotomi ile laparoskopiyi karşılaştırmayı amaçlamaktadır.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Endometrium kanseri nedeniyle evreleme cerrahisi yapılan 57 hastanın 29’unda cerrahi laparoskopik olarak, 28’inde cerrahi laparotomik olarak gerçekleştirildi. Laparoskopi grubu ile laparotomi grubunun; yaş, vücut kitle indeksi, perioperatif ve postoperatif komplikasyonları, çıkarılan lenf nodu sayıları, operasyon süresi ve hastanede kalış süresi, cerrahiye giriş ve çıkış hemoglobin değerleri karşılaştırıldı.

Bulgular: Gruplar, demografik, maternal ve antropometrik açıdan değerlendirildiğinde homojen yapıda oldukları izlendi. Yalnızca laparotomik grupta parite laparoskopik gruba göre istatiksel olarak anlamlı derecede fazlaydı, gravidalar arasında fark yoktu. Operasyon süreleri, tahmini kan kayıpları, preoperatif, postoperatif hemoglobin düzeyleri, intraoperatif, ve postoperatif komplikasyonlar açısından laparoskopi ve laparotomi arasında fark saptanmadı. Laparoskopi grubunda hastanede kalış süresi anlamlı olarak kısa saptandı. Lenf nodu disseksiyonunda çıkarılan lenf bezi sayısı laparotomik cerrahide daha fazlaydı.

Sonuç: Laparoskopik cerrahi endometrium kanserinde güvenilir ve uygulanabilir bir cerrahi yöntemidir. Hastanede kalış süresini azaltması, günlük yaşama çabuk dönüş avantajı olarak gözükmektedir. Buna karşı daha agresif lenf nodu disseksiyonu gerektiren ileri evre, yüksek grade, agresif tip kanserlerde, daha az lenf nodu çıkarılması dezavantaj olabilir.
As a Person of Colour and a Minority in Britain, is it safe to Speak Up?
Authors: Shrotri Nitin
Published: October 2022

A recent tweet by Nadine White[1], who writes for the Independent, set me thinking. She wrote that people of colour (POC) had to be always careful about how they were perceived. This comment was related to the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor of the Exchequer.[2] Even if POC were successful, they had to temper their talk and actions because a different set of standards would judge them.
I reflected back on similar thoughts that have crossed my mind over the last many years. As an immigrant to the UK over 30 years ago, it did not strike me initially that I was of a different colour because I wasn’t much aware of discrimination. Till then, if at any time I didn’t do as well in my career aspirations, examinations or job interviews as someone else, it was obviously because they were simply ‘just better than me. Thoughts of favouritism and discrimination did not cross my mind. The author explores the impact of racism in modern Britain and the challenges of speaking up as a minority professional
Reflections on my journey as an IMG
Authors: Chakraborty Nandini
Published: October 2022

“Nearly 50% of our psychiatrists & physician associates are from BAME backgrounds - how can we recognise and learn from the experience they bring to benefit the organisation and our service users?” was a question on Twitter by a colleague.
I tried putting in a few succinct comments, as much as Twitter character counts would allow, but the thoughts brought back so many memories I could not help but write more. It is a multi-layered question which deserves multi-layered answers and complex thinking. But before we come to solutions, a bit of context will help the uninitiated reader.
Dignity at Work Standards
Authors: Nageswaran Priyanka , Chakravorty Indranil
Published: October 2022

Hosted at Royal College of Surgeons of England, London
14 October 2022
Empowering & Embedding Locally Employed Doctors in UK Healthcare
Authors: Bhowmik Anindya , Devang Lakshmish , Hariharan Priyanka , Anand Preethu , Subbiah Praveen , Gajanan Kantappa
Published: October 2022

Recognising the changes in career pathways with the growth in the Locally Employed Doctor cohort who are diverse in their composition from the UK and International Medical Graduates at various stages of their working life and with a whole host of aspirations, BAPIO SAS & LED Forum designed and delivered the novel National LED Conference in Leicester in September 2022.
This conference provided a collaborative platform to discuss and debate the LED doctors' aspirations and challenges with a spectrum of national healthcare leaders and stakeholders. The proceedings included keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and presentations on research and innovation.
The LED Charter was unveiled at the penultimate session of the conference highlighting a framework for development and parity in experience and progression with other doctors. The delegates represented the true diversity of LEDs and system leaders from across the UK, including people of various nationalities and stages of their careers. The enthusiasm from people wanting to participate in future SAS and LED forum surveys and conferences will help us organise future events.
The positive enthusiasm from people wanting to participate in future SAS and LED forum surveys and conferences will help us organise future events with greater enthusiasm.
The Impact of Financial Crises on Mental Health
Authors: Chakravorty Triya
Published: October 2022

Several economic factors can increase the risk of mental health problems, such as poverty, unemployment, debt and, on a broader scale, funding cuts for social welfare systems and lack of education. This review explores how economic factors impact mental health, with a particular focus on the impact of the current cost-of-living crisis. In many studies exploring the connection between finances and mental health, specific groups are more vulnerable, such as those with pre-existing mental health problems or unemployment.
This review draws upon lessons learnt from previous economic crises. It proposes solutions to tackle the ongoing problem, such as anti-poverty measures, financial counselling and education, funding for mental health services and future research.
Impact of Help or Crisis Lines for Mental Health
Authors: Gupta Mimi , Das Debasish , Chakraborty Nandini
Published: October 2022

The authors propose the background and rationale to undertake a systematic review of the evidence for the impact of helplines or crisis lines on mental health outcomes. Hitherto, the evidence of effectiveness is based on subjective feedback, and hurdles exist in long-term data due to the confidentiality and transactional nature of the interactions conducted through these services.
Implementation and Modification of Developmental Care Rounds in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Elhoff Justin J. , Zender Jill , Davis Kelly L.R. , Rizk Claire M. , Salinas Lauren H. , Tsang Rocky , Schlosser Robin R.
Published: November 2022

In 2019, an interprofessional team at Texas Children’s Hospital designed and instituted developmental care rounds to better coordinate developmentally appropriate care within the cardiac intensive care unit. During the first 2 years, we conducted 230 developmental care rounds on 169 patients; for these rounds, family participation was greater than 85%. Since their inception, these rounds have undergone several modifications, including changes to the patient selection criteria and team role delegation. Importantly, the structure of these rounds has evolved to prominently integrate family members’ perspectives and experiences. Lessons learned through developmental care rounds have formed a foundation for implementing other developmentally appropriate practices and initiatives throughout the hospital’s Heart Center.
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on semen quality in male partners of infertile couples: a hospital-based observational study
Authors: Kumar Tribhuwan , Jha Kamlesh , Zabihullah Md , Neelu Kumari , Kumar Yogesh , Siddharth Kumar
Published: November 2022

The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on male fertility have received considerable attention because human testes contain high levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptors, through which severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can enter. Early studies showed decreases in semen quality during and after recovery from COVID-19. However, no semen quality studies have examined the effects of widespread subclinical and mild disease, as well as changes in lifestyle, psychosocial behavior, intake of dietary supplements, and stress. This cross-sectional study compared semen quality parameters in male partners of infertile couples between men who underwent semen analysis before the COVID-19 pandemic (prepandemic group) and men who underwent semen analysis during the pandemic period (pandemic group); the analysis sought to clarify the overall effects of the pandemic. No participants in the pandemic group had experienced clinically overt disease. Among the 239 participants, mean body weight (P = 0.001), mean body mass index (P < 0.001), median sperm concentration (P = 0.014), total sperm count (P = 0.006), and total percentages of motile (P = 0.013) and abnormal cells (P < 0.001) were significantly greater in the pandemic group (n = 137) than those in the prepandemic group (n = 102). Among abnormal cells, the percentages of cells with excess residual cytoplasm (P < 0.001), head defects (P < 0.001), and tail defects (P = 0.015) were significantly greater in the pandemic group than those in the prepandemic group. With the exception of morphology, the overall semenogram results were better in the pandemic group than those in the prepandemic group.
Role of mepolizumab in severe allergic asthma with vocal cord polyp
Authors: Karim Azmat , Shameem Mohammd , Khan Abdul Allam
Published: November 2022

Interleukin (IL)-5 plays an important role in development, recruitment, and survival of eosinophils, thereby causing debilitating signs and symptoms associated with severe eosinophilic asthma. Mepolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) against IL-5 which selectively inhibits eosinophilic inflammation and reduces the amount of eosinophils. This reduction is seen in both sputum and blood, resulting in a reduction in exacerbations and in time the need for using systemic steroids. The role of mepolizumab and its effect is still not fully known as there are less real-life studies available. We herewith present a case of severe eosinophilic asthma with vocal polyp managed by mepolizumab.
Management of differences in sexual development: evolution of an approach for a resource-limited setting
Authors: Hansen Erik , Irungu Eric , Nyagetuba John Muma , Mbogo Joyce
Published: November 2022

Background: The approach to management of patients with disorders of sex development (DSD) has been refined over the past two decades. We sought to review DSD cases at our hospital and hypothesized that age at presentation would decline over time. Methods: A retrospective review of patients presenting to our hospital between January 1, 2005 and July 31, 2018, with findings of ambiguous genitalia was performed. Results: A total of 44 patients were identified, 3 with cloacal exstrophy. Of the 41 remaining patients, the majority (n = 24) had ovotesticular DSD. Three time periods in the evolution to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach were identified: Period 1 (2003–2009), Period 2 (2010– 2013), and Period 3 (2014–present). Median presenting age in Periods 1, 2, and 3 were 7 years (95% CI: 0.5–15), 6.5 years (95% CI: 1–19), and 11 years (95% CI: 2–17), respectively, and were not statistically different. Conclusion: Management of patients with DSD poses a challenge to healthcare providers across the globe. The gradual evolution of patient management with incorporation of MDTs and progression toward delayed surgery is seen in this study. There is indeed a need to set up regional centers of excellence, public awareness programs, and healthcare personnel training programs for optimal management of these patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The Teaching of the Apostle Paul about the New Man: Considering Christian Religious Education Teachers in Sleman District and Yogyakarta City
Authors: Emeliana  , Wahyuni Sri , Suparti Hana , Lestari Ana
Published: October 2022

In Ephesians 4:14-32, Paul tells the Ephesians how to live as a ‘new ma’n. First, live in Christ firmly in faith, grow in Christ, and live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Second, get rid of the ‘old man’, that is, by getting rid of vain thoughts, putting off useless dirty words, and getting rid of bitterness. Third, to be continually renewed in Christ, that is, to be renewed in spirit and renewed in mind. Fourth, putting on the new man, that is, living in righteousness and living in holiness. The teaching of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:14-32 clearly shows the difference between the lives of
those who do not live in Christ or the old man and the lives of those who live in Christ, meaning those who live in Christ. have received Christ as a whole in his life or a new man. This description aims to show that people who live a long life will go through destruction because of their deceitful passions (Ephesians 4:22). Paul himself claimed that "without Christ there is no salvation." The researcher concludes with testing of the first hypothesis shows that the level of confirmation of the teaching of the Apostle Paul about the New Man based on Ephesians 4:14-32 among teachers of Christian religious education in Sleman Regency and Yogyakarta City (Y) is in the medium category, this is in accordance with the proposed hypothesis. Thus the proposed hypothesis is declared accepted.
Developing a procedure to produce large-scale topographic maps of open-pit mines using rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicles
Authors: Nguyen Long Quoc , Le Tam Thanh Thi , Le Canh Van , Cao Cuong Xuan , Dang Minh Tuyet , Nguyen Dung Ba ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Thuyloi University, Hanoi, Vietnam  Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Recently, the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has led to increasingly popular applications of this technology in the field of surveying and mapping. This article presents the result of developing a procedure to produce large-scale topographic maps for open-pit mines in Vietnam in which unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are used to collect data. With the goal of creating a procedure that ensures accuracy, safety, and efficiency for the production of topographic maps, the theories and official regulations for measuring and editing topographic maps in general and in mines in particular, as well as using drones in Vietnam have been applied. The procedure is specifically developed for the vertical takeoff and landing (rotary) UAVs. Experiments consisting of the flight altitude calculation, determining the appropriate take-off position, and image acquisition were conducted at two open-pit mines, namely Dong Da Mai coal mine and Long Son quarry to verify the procedure. The digital surface models (DSM) and orthophotos are generated from the acquired photos, georeferenced to the VN-2000 coordinate system using ground control points (GCP), and evaluated with checkpoints. In addition, the experiment included the investigation of the various combination of GCP networks to determine the optimal GCP number for each case. Experimental results show that the procedure is logical, correct, straightforward, safe, and effective. UAV resulted products, such as orthophotos, DSM, and topographic maps were accurate and met the requirements of all the national standards.
Geochemical and geological characteristics indicate the wolframite mineralization for seeking the type of wolframite mine in Vau village and ajacent area (Dong Giang district, Quang Nam province)
Authors: Nguyen Niem Van , Nguyen Do Duc , Nguyen Nam Van , Blokhin Maksim ,   Vietnam Institute of Sciences and Mineral Resources, Hanoi, Vietnam  Federal State Institution of Science Far East Geological Institute, Vladivostok, Russia
Published: October 2022

Wolfram mineralization in the area of Vau village (Dong Giang district, Quang Nam province) is distributed along the small stream together with other sulfide mineralizations in the form of small to large boulders. Ore minerals are mainly sheelite, pyrhotite, arsenopyrite a little of chalcopyrite and pyrite. The ore is distributed in stockwork type in the gray, light gray metamorphic sedimentary rocks with quartz - mica composition alternated with quartz feldspar mica schist, sericite schist and sericitized schist of the A Vuong formation (Sequene 3). Sheelite exists in the area manifested by hornflization and bezeritization. Ajacent area have weak skarnation. They have manifestations of the wolframite deposit of skarn type. Geochemical characteristics: W in the ore reaches 2,323 ppm (0.023%), As - 110,366 ppm (1.10%), Co - 212.3 ppm, related granite (Ba Na block’s granite) reaching 1,517 ppm wofram situated at the edge of the magma block (fine-grained alaskite, similar to the composition of boulders in the ore strip). There is small-grained granite with a content of 794 ppm at the center of mass. Thus, the two granite types have high level of metallogical specialization of wolframite (Ktt = 397 is fine-grained granite and Ktt = 758.7 is alaskite Granite). Besides, this rock has metallogical specialization of As (277.4 ppm in fine-grained granite, 29.9 ppm in alaskite).
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A: The Role of Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
Authors: Moreira Sousa Rui , Bernardes Catarina , Pires Gonçalo , Vieira Carla , Cunha Inês
Published: October 2022

Merosinopathy is a subtype of muscular dystrophy with recessive autosomal transmission, resulting from an α2-chain-laminin/merosin deficiency. It affects around 1-9/ 1 000 000 individuals. Classically, it is subdivided in two phenotypic categories: one that is more common and severe, known as congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A, and a lesser common form of mild presentation.
Congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A presents early with severe neonatal hypotonia and inability to stand and walk. Dysphagia, respiratory failure and scoliosis may also occur. There is no curative therapy, thereby the control and prevention of complications are the available approach.
The authors present a case report of a congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A patient with a compound heterozygosity mutation presenting a global psychomotor development delay under multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment.
Generalized Epilepsy in a Patient with GBJ1 X-Linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Authors: Monteiro Isabel , Jesus-Ribeiro Joana , B. Melo Joana , Sales Francisco , Geraldo Argemiro
Published: October 2022

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is an inherited neuropathy known for its genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity. Although unusual, the involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) has also been reported, including epilepsy.
A 23-year-old man who at the age of 8 started to develop a gait disturbance. His neurological examination revealed distal weakness, muscular atrophy of the four limbs and decreased deep tendon reflexes. The electromyogram and nerve conduction study revealed a chronic symmetric axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Next generation gene panel sequencing identified a hemizygous variant on GJB1 gene (c.547C>T, p.R183C) consistent with X-linked CMT. At the age of 21, he developed recurrent unprovoked tonic-clonic seizures. An electroencephalogram was consistent with a generalized epilepsy.
The association of CMT disease with epilepsy is rare. GJB1 encodes the gap junction protein connexin32, which is expressed primarily in Schwann cells of peripheral nerves but also in oligodendrocytes and certain neuronal populations, possibly explaining the CNS manifestations.
Herramientas tecnológicas empleadas en la elaboración de tesis
Authors: Agustin Barrios Nancy Gabriela
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: identificar las herramientas tecnológicas empleadas por los estudiantes en la elaboración de la tesis. MÉTODO: se llevó a cabo un estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, con alcance descriptivo, diseño no experimental y de corte transversal. Se tomó una muestra intencionada, a quienes se les aplicó un cuestionario en línea. RESULTADOS: se evidenció quelas principales herramientas empleadas por los estudiantes son Google, Word, Excel y PowerPoint; las herramientas consideradas como de difícil uso por los estudiantes son Scopus, Latindex, EBSCO, E-libro, Zotero, Mendeley, SPSS, Prezi, así como Drive. CONCLUSIÓN:considerando que las herramientas tecnológicas evaluadas fueron las más comunes por su acceso gratuito, se demuestra que falta desarrollar conocimiento y habilidades en el uso de herramientas actualizadas. Es importante reflexionar en lo positiva que sería la experiencia de los investigadores si se emplean otras herramientas para la elaboración de tesis ya que esto incidiría en una mayor eficiencia de la labor investigativa.
Análisis de pertinencia para la implementación de un programa de Maestría
Authors: Verbena Sagastume Néstor Reynaldo
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: analizar la pertinencia para la implementación de un programa de Maestría en Ciencias en Docencia Universitaria con énfasis en Tecnologías del Aprendizaje y el Conocimiento, en el Centro Universitario de Oriente -CUNORI. MÉTODO: se realizó una investigación cuantitativa, hipotético-deductiva, con diseño no experimental, se aplicó una encuesta estructurada con escala de Likert a 6 coordinadores y 164 docentes. RESULTADOS: luego de realizar el proceso de comprobación de la hipótesis, se estableció que es en el Centro Universitario de Oriente CUNORI, donde se concentra la mayor población de docentes interesados en estudiar un programa de Maestría en TAC, con un 75.3% que reflejan un interés alto por estudiar la maestría. CONCLUSIÓN: al aumentar la oferta académica a nivel de postgrados el Centro Universitario incrementa la diversidad de carreras para dar opción a la innovación.
¿Para qué y por qué modelos educativos innovadores?
Authors: Aguirre Chacón Maribel del Rosario , Pérez María Antonieta , García Valiente Mario Roberto , Tanchez Castellanos Evelyn Gabriela , Villela Cervantes Claudia Esmeralda
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: dar respuesta a la pregunta ¿Para qué y por qué modelos educativos innovadores? METODOLOGÍA: para interpretar para qué y por qué modelos educativos innovadores desde la mirada del contexto guatemalteco, se utilizó el método hermenéutico a través de un proceso dialéctico en la interpretación de la literatura científica. RESULTADOS: el profesorado guatemalteco, desde su propio lugar adaptó diversos modelos educativos y logró interesantes aprendizajes. Entre docentes surgieron grandes ideas, estrechando relaciones con diversos países. Es momento de reflexionar, evaluar y detonar cambios en el sistema educativo con modelos innovadores, pertinentes no solo para el contexto cercano, sino extenderlo al desarrollo de competencias que impacten en la globalización. CONCLUSIÓN: Cuando se conocen modelos educativos innovadores, la posibilidad de diseñar e implementar planes de estudios efectivos, es grande; diseñar experiencias de aprendizaje contextualizadas y acordes a las competencias que se pretenden desarrollar es fundamental para la efectividad en el proceso educativo. Es imprescindible que el docente conozca a profundidad el modelo educativo de su propia institución y con base en ello, armonice los elementos curriculares para el desarrollo de un plan de estudios congruente y pertinente que favorezca el aprendizaje de sus estudiantes.
El reto de trasformar la Educación a través de la inclusión e integración tecnológica
Authors: Barrientos Morales de Bojórquez Nadia Amanda , Acevedo Cermeño Cindy Gabriela , Salazar Martínez Marco Vinicio , López Karla Tobías , Villela Cervantes Claudia Esmeralda
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: analizar la transformación educativa a través de la educación inclusiva y la integración tecnológica. MÉTODO: se utilizó el método hermenéutico a través de un proceso dialéctico de las partes consultadas en la revisión sistemática de literatura para conocer e interpretar evidencias relacionadas a las preguntas generadoras de los autores. RESULTADOS: la relevancia del rol docente y el uso de metodologías activas para afianzar una educación centrada en el estudiante. El aumento de motivación, participación activa y compromiso del estudiante por un proceso de aprendizaje enriquecido y mediado por tecnología. El desarrollo de competencias digitales de docentes y estudiantes como reto de la educación del Siglo XXI. La necesidad de asegurar una educación inclusiva que valore la diversidad y posibilite la equidad e igualdad de oportunidades para las poblaciones más vulnerables. CONCLUSIÓN:la calidad educativa se fortalece al diseñar políticas educativas inclusivas que permitan la transformación tecnológica de las instituciones educativas y se favorezca un mayor desarrollo de las competencias digitales de docentes y estudiantes. En la actualidad, la educación requiere de espacios de aprendizaje que potencien la comunicación, interacción, pensamiento crítico, trabajo colaborativo, entre otros, y los espacios virtuales de aprendizaje facilitan la flexibilización del currículo.
Modelos educativos innovadores en ambientes virtuales en nivel inicial, medio y superior
Authors: García Ramírez Cecilia María , Orenos Pineda Greta Lucía Teresa , González Chamalé Rosa María , Fuentes Mazariegos Patricia María Luz , Quiñonez Andrade Monica Marleni , Aceituno Ramos Axel Hernaldo
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: analizar los modelos educativos innovadores en ambientes virtuales en el nivel inicial, medio y superior. MÉTODO:para conocer e interpretar los modelos educativos innovadores en ambientes virtuales desde la mirada del contexto guatemalteco, latinoamericano y el caribe, se utilizó el método hermenéutico a través de un proceso dialéctico como interpretación de la literatura científica. RESULTADOS: los beneficios del uso de las TIC en los diferentes niveles de educación son bastos, ya que incrementan la motivación, concentración y participación en los procesos de aprendizaje. En la comunidad educativa recae el modelaje del buen uso de la tecnología desde el hogar y en los docentes el diseño, planeación e implementación de actividades interactivas al utilizar las TIC como una herramienta potenciadora del aprendizaje significativo, como por ejemplo los modelos TAM, TPACK y SAMR, que se utilizan como modelos exitosos para el desarrollo de actividades de aprendizaje mediadas con el uso de la tecnología. CONCLUSIÓN:consolidar la ciencia y tecnología dentro del nivel educativo superior debe ser una prioridad en las políticas públicas del Estado de Guatemala, debido a que, para alcanzar el desarrollo integral, es necesario innovar en educación y profesionalizar a los estudiantes con altos estándares de calidad, que promuevan la investigación, el desarrollo científico, con la aplicación de tecnología que permita afrontar con mejores herramientas las necesidades de educación del siglo XXI.
Contentious issues on Value-Added Tax and Sales Tax in Nigeria: A review of conflicting court decisions
Authors: Aaron Doris Dakda
Published: October 2022

Taxation is a universal means of revenue generation by governments worldwide. It is the oldest form of revenue generation. Many countries rely on taxes as an avenue for revenue generation to foster development and improve the welfare of their citizens. There are different types of taxes computed in line with the tax policies of individual countries. Nigeria, like many other countries, relies on taxes alongside other sources of revenue for its recurrent and capital expenditure. The various taxes in Nigeria include value-added tax (VAT), sales tax, company income tax and personal income tax. This article looks at contentious issues arising from the implementation of VAT and sales tax in Nigeria. The article adopts doctrinal methodology by reviewing case law and tax legislation, and using a comparative analysis approach. The article considers the provisions of the law and their applicability in the Nigerian federal system of government. The article also considers the powers of the federal and the state governments in respect of VAT and sales tax. The article finds that a major challenge in the implementation of VAT and sales tax in Nigeria is the debate between the states and the federal government of Nigeria about which tier of government has power over VAT and sales tax. The article recommends that states should be allowed to have power over VAT and sales tax alongside the federal government, as occurs in other federal settings. In addition, the end users of most consumable items are domiciled in the various states of Nigeria.
Case Notes: Complaint initiations and prescription provisions in the Competition Act – The Constitutional Court provides clarity in Competition Commission v Pickfords Removals
Authors: Ndlovu Precious Nonhlanhla
Published: October 2022

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A social security perspective of employees’ compensation law in Nigeria
Authors: Anifalaje Kehinde
Published: October 2022

The article examines the adequacy of the Employees’ Compensation Act of 2010 of Nigeria in respect of coverage, financing, entitlement to compensation and benefit structures through the prism of social security and in light of the International Labour Organization’s minimum standards as set out in the relevant Conventions on social security, and comparative best practices. It is argued that the Act marks an important milestone in the annals of work injury compensation in Nigeria, especially given the conversion of the erstwhile individual employer-liability scheme into a social insurance scheme, the expansion of coverage and the extension of the scope of entitlement to benefits that were previously unavailable in the repealed Workmen’s Compensation Act of 1987. Drawing lessons from some common-law jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, the article highlights some other pertinent issues which need to be addressed to further improve the safety net currently provided for victims of work-related injuries and their dependants, especially the provision of a minimum level of benefits in the form of income support for low-income earners. In conclusion, appropriate reform proposals are suggested.
A comparative analysis of the approaches to trade secrets protection between Namibia and the USA
Authors: Iitembu Johannes A , Usebiu Lineekela
Published: October 2022

The adequacy of trade secret protection is one of the key pillars for promoting domestic and foreign-derived innovations. Therefore, various countries have chosen varying approaches that they deem adequate to protect the trade secrets of their citizens and foreigners. This article compares the approaches to protecting trade secrets in Namibia and the United States of America (USA). The analysis demonstrates that the USA approach better protects trade secrets, whether domestic or foreign, as it removes many uncertainties and brings simplicity and uniformity to litigating trade secrets issues, including clarity on available civil or criminal remedies. For members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), having an adequate statute for the protection of trade secrets also removes the weakness of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which only requires that members enforce IPR through domestic law enforcement in the member state. Developing nations, like Namibia, can therefore adopt a statutory approach as applied in developed nations like the USA. Adequate protection of trade secrets will not only increase domestic innovation but may also lead to ease of collaboration with developed nations in innovation-related projects.
Unveiling the contemporary arbitration regime in Tanzania: Anecdotes worth sharing, prospects and challenges
Authors: Kimela Hassan , Cosmas Julius
Published: October 2022

This article critically discusses the new changes brought about by Tanzania’s new Arbitration Act of 2020 of Tanzania and its regulations and their implications for domestic and international arbitration and other related laws. The article finds that the establishment of the Tanzania Arbitration Centre; the requirement for accreditation of arbitrators; the introduction of a code of conduct for arbitrators; the ability of international arbitral tribunals to arbitrate investor–state disputes; the introduction of qualified immunity; and clarification of other grey areas are a long-awaiting milestone. The article also argues that the changes will have enormous and far-reaching implications on the arbitration framework in Tanzania, including propelling crossborder commerce and investments. It is further argued that despite its prospect, some areas in the novel arbitration regime need to be revisited to create a more credible framework for both international and domestic arbitration.
A critical review of the powers and duties of the Namibian Law Society in respect of legal practitioners’ conduct
Authors: Awarab Marvin R
Published: October 2022

Legal practitioners practising in any jurisdiction, including Namibia, are bound by the provisions of the enabling legislation. In the Namibian context, legal practitioners operate under the Legal Practitioners Act 15 of 1995 read together with the Rules of the Law Society of Namibia. The Law Society of Namibia has the mandate to ensure that the legal practitioner’s conduct is in line with the law and to investigate allegations of any legal practitioner’s breach of duty. All legal practitioners operating in private practice have a legal obligation to open and operate two bank accounts, namely a business bank account and a trust bank account. Any violation of the law in respect of the keeping of business and trust bank accounts may invite s 31 consequences. This article therefore provides a critical review of the powers and duty of the Law Society in intercepting legal practitioners’ trust accounts. Furthermore, the article provides an overview of the statutory-based conduct of legal practitioners in managing trust accounts and the functionality of the Namibian Law Society Fidelity Fund.
The challenges of anti-competitive practices and consumer protection in Nigeria
Authors: Enakireru Eric Omo , Ekakitie Ogaga Wilson
Published: October 2022

This article critically examines the concepts and the challenges of price mechanisms, anti-competitive practices and consumer protection in Nigeria, and considers ways of promoting and protecting the interests of consumers in respect of products and services. The article evaluates and defines the concept of price mechanisms, and the concept of the consumer who needs to be protected. It discusses anticompetitive practices, such as monopolies, mergers and acquisitions, and restrictive trade practices, resale price maintenance agreements, misleading advertising, false sales and market values. It considers the protection of consumers and the legal frameworks applicable to the subject. In conclusion, the article recommends appropriate measures and a proactive, pragmatic approach to tackling the menace of false market sales and restrictive trade practices by calling on stakeholders and the government to regulate monopolies, mergers and uncompetitive business practices which are detrimental to the interests of the consumer. It calls for controls and restrictions on unfair trade practices and appropriate sanctions so that those who persistently prejudice consumers in this way are brought to book.
NORMA BAHARU: KESAN PANDEMIK COVID-19 TERHADAP PEMBANGUNAN MALAYSIA SEBAGAI PENERAJU PENYELIDIKAN DAN PUSAT RUJUKAN SERANTAU
Authors: Mohamad Noor Nur Hanis , Mohd Suberi Adilah Zafirah , Zulkifli Fathiah , Izhar Muhd Irfan
Published: October 2022

Pandemik COVID-19 telah menunjukkan penggabungan dimensi siber dan fizikal adalah tidak mustahil dan telah menjadi norma baharu dalam kehidupan hari ini. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menjawab persoalan sejauh mana pandemik COVID-19 memberi impak kepada pembangunan modal insan di peringkat pengajian tinggi negara dan pembangunan penyelidikan nasional. Dua aspek ini merupakan aspek utama dalam mencapai status Malaysia sebagai peneraju penyelidikan dan pusat rujukan serantau menurut kerangka Kuasa Nasional. Kajian ini adalah kajian analisis kandungan dokumen. Pemilihan tema dalam pengumpulan data dirangka berdasarkan kerangka kajian yang menggariskan beberapa item iaitu (i) trend nasional pengajian tinggi dan penyelidikan yang berlaku sepanjang pandemik, (ii) kepentingan aktor-aktor tertentu dan (iii) impak pandemik menurut Kuasa Nasional. Berdasarkan data yang dikumpul, kajian ini mendapati pandemik COVID-19 melambatkan pembangunan Malaysia ke arah menerajui penyelidikan dan menjadi pusat rujukan serantau. Hal ini disebabkan, kerajaan masih tidak memiliki visi tersendiri dalam mengurangkan jurang pembangunan modal insan yang melebar dalam sistem pengajian tinggi negara disebabkan pandemik. Malaysia juga masih tidak berjaya untuk mengurangkan pengaruh aktor-aktor intervening yang semakin kuat semasa pandemik dalam ekosistem penyelidikan negara.
KESAN PANDEMIK COVID-19 TERHADAP SEKURITI MAKANAN DI MALAYSIA
Authors: Mat Jalaluddin Nurzatil Sharleeza , Md Nor Adibi Rahiman , Mokhtar Nurussaadah , Abd Aziz Nazrin
Published: October 2022

Pandemik COVID-19 mendatangkan kesan langsung kepada jaminan keselamatan makanan di Malaysia menerusi pelbagai cara. Kajian ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk menganalisa sejauh manakah implikasi pandemik COVID-19 terhadap keselamatan bekalan makanan dari beberapa aspek utama iaitu gangguan dalam rantai bekalan global dan domestik, peningkatan beban fiskal dan hutang negara, serta penggunaan teknologi dan kepakaran. Kajian dilaksanakan menggunakan data sekunder daripada laporan berautoriti, dokumen kerajaan, surat khabar, webinar, serta data primer daripada perbincangan kumpulan berfokus serta temubual bersama pemain industri dan ahli pakar akademik. Dapatan kajian mendapati pandemik COVID-19 mengesani jaminan keselamatan makanan akibat daripada kenaikan harga mendadak dan gangguan bekalan input pertanian, kenaikan harga komoditi terpilih serta kekurangan atau lambakan bekalan makanan asas di pasaran. Hikmah di sebalik pandemik ini adalah semakin ramai menceburi bidang pertanian, penggunaan teknologi dan digitalisasi yang lebih meluas serta keutamaan perbelanjaan kerajaan untuk meningkatkan produktiviti pertanian tempatan.
Artibeus jamaicensis (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) utilizando un termitero arbóreo como refugio diurno en Tabasco, México
Authors: Sánchez-Soto Saúl , Sánchez-Gómez Wendy Susana , Pérez-Castro Alfredo José
Published: October 2022

Registramos a Artibeus jamaicensis usando un nido de termitas como refugio diurno entre el 24 de abril y el 17 de agosto de 2021 en un huerto a 5 km de la ciudad de Heroica Cárdenas, Tabasco. El nido de termitas (Nasutitermes nigriceps) estaba en un árbol de mango (Mangifera indica) a una altura de 7 m sobre el nivel del suelo, y tenía una cavidad con una abertura de 9 cm de diámetro en su parte inferior. El 24 de abril, observamos cuatro murciélagos adultos y un juvenil perchados en la cavidad con el cuerpo total o parcialmente fuera de la misma. El 10 de mayo observamos a tres adultos con la cabeza fuera. El 8 de agosto observamos a dos adultos que emergían del termitero, y el 17 de agosto los capturamos, eran una hembra y un macho de A. jamaicensis.
Examining the Connections between Personality and Group-Based Learning
Authors: Huang Jonathan , Dunn Hannah
Published: October 2022

The most common interpretation of personality is a tripartite model: introversion, extroversion, and ambiversion. Personality styles can have an impact not only on how people develop relationships and pursue interests, but also how students operate in the classroom. Given that schools and teachers frequently require students to collaborate in group-based learning activities, it is crucial to consider how personality styles affect this process. In this cross-sectional research study, 14 high school participants responded to a questionnaire about personality type and group learning experiences. The questionnaire was designed with the goal of gathering experiences from high school students about group work and group-based learning in the classroom and personality styles. The results of the questionnaire showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the three personality styles. The results were also analyzed for themes to compare commonalities and differences in responses across personality styles. There was a relatively small sample size in the current study of 14 participants out of the 60 who were sent the questionnaire meaning this study might not have been able to fully capture the most accurate answer to the question of whether introverts work well while working in groups. Nonetheless, this study paves the way for further research on the topic of group-based learning and personality styles.
Three Lockup Tables to Protect Digital Color Image
Authors: Alqadi Ziad
Published: October 2022

This research paper presents a new method for encoding-decoding digital color images using three generated lockup tables. The proposed method generates encryption-decryption chaotic logistic keys; these keys are converted into lockup tables, one lockup table for each color channel. The proposed method uses a complex PK with complicated structure, which contains the values of CLMMs parameters, needed to rn these models to get the CLKs. The color channel s of the image are to be extracted, each color channel is to be encrypted-decrypted. Then the encrypted-decrypted colors to be combined to form the encrypted-decrypted color image. The PK will provide a huge key space to increase the level of image security, and the generated lockup tables will be very sensitive to the selected values of the PK, any changes in the PK during the decryption phase will be considered as a hacking attempt by generating a damaged encrypted image. The proposed method will be tested and implemented using various color images, the results will be analyzed to prove the quality and efficiency provided by the proposed method.
Forgotten Contributions: The Overlooked Impact of Ellen Harrison and Early 20th Century Women in Urban Greening
Authors: McNulty Maggie , Roman Lara
Published: November 2022

Many women and women-run associations were involved in historical urban beautification in the United States, especially tree planting, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While men had formal roles as city foresters, arborists, horticulturalists, and landscape architects, women from elite families sometimes labored for free to organize and advocate for urban tree planting. Tightly knit social circles of high-society women in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, yielded much greater influence in nascent tree planting and park creation movements than has generally been recognized. They often contributed their time, finances, input, and skill to landscape planting projects; however, they were not considered equal to the men who were compensated employees. These women planted, plotted, studied, and persevered, overcoming preconceived notions of womanhood, although their meaningful efforts were often viewed as merely an offshoot of their feminine domestic role. For women, limited by opportunities in male-dominated arenas, shaping their cities was a socially accepted means for empowerment. Ellen Waln Harrison (1846 to 1922) was a key figure in civic beautification in her hometown of Philadelphia and beyond. Ellen Harrison was married to Charles Custis Harrison, Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, and she personally oversaw campus landscaping efforts, and was referred to as his “right hand.” Her story is emblematic of a larger trend regarding women in botany, horticulture, and urban forestry around the turn of the 20th century.
Impact of COVID 19 on the Healthcare Sector in India: An Economic Overview
Authors: Manjunath R Pujar  , Dr Talwar Sabanna
Published: October 2022

Covid-19, one of the major catastrophes of this century, also known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2,) struck the world and created havoc with its rapid spread. Started as a mere local transmission from the city of Wuhan, China in 2019 and spread throughout the world. The present study is solely based on secondary data and is conceptual in nature. This paper aims to understand various aspects of the economic challenges facing the Indian healthcare system and possible measures undertaken to overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in India. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the short-term and potential long-term effects of this pandemic on the Indian healthcare sector. The whole India was surprised and countries did not have time to carefully prepare to fight this pandemic. This study provided a comprehensive analysis of the outbreak of Covid-19 in India and its impact on the healthcare sector the epicenter of the challenge.
Widespread slowdown in thinning rates of West Antarctic Ice Shelves
Authors: Paolo Fernando , Gardner Alex , Greene Chad , Nilsson Johan , Schodlok Michael , Schlegel Nicole , Fricker Helen
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Antarctica’s floating ice shelves modulate discharge of grounded ice into the ocean by providing backstress. Ice shelf thinning and grounding line retreat have reduced this backstress, driving rapid drawdown of key unstable areas of the Antarctic Ice Sheet. If ice shelf loss continues, it may initiate irreversible glacier retreat through the marine ice sheet instability, leading to significant sea level rise. We analyze 26 years (1992–2017) of changes in satellite-derived Antarctic ice shelf thickness, flow and basal melt rates to construct a time-dependent dataset and investigate temporal variability. We found an overall pattern of thinning around Antarctica, with a thinning slowdown starting around 2008 widespread across the Amundsen, Bellingshausen and Wilkes sectors. We attribute this slowdown partly to modulation in external ocean forcing, likely altered in West Antarctica by negative feedbacks between ice shelf thinning rates and grounded ice flow, and sub-ice-shelf cavity geometry and basal melting. Our satellite-derived ice-shelf thickness and basal melt dataset uses a novel data fusion approach, state-of-the-art satellite-derived velocities, and a new surface mass balance modeling. We test the resolution capability of these data with an ice-ocean modeling experiment.