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Antifungal efficiency of plants aqueous extracts with potential for control of Cercospora oryzae miyake in rice
Authors: Soura H.B. , Gnancadj L.S.A. , Goudjo E. , Attadeou A. , Baba-Moussa L. , Savadogo A.
Published: October 2022

Rice (Oryza spp.) is the third most cultivated cereal crop in Benin, and major staple in the population’s daily diets. Its production, though is heavily impaired by fungal diseases, of which cercosporios accounts for about 60% yield loss. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of plant aqueous extracts for control of Cercospora oryzae diseases for improved rice production in Benin. We assessed the in vitro effectiveness of plant extracts on the sporulation and mycelial growth of C. oryzae, by evaluating the effectiveness of extracts on the foliar and panicular incidence, as well as the epidemic of C. oryzae in the field. A randomised complete block design arranged in split plots, was laid out with three spraying replications. The study combined phytiatric tools. Extracts from Lippia multiflora, Azadirachta indica and Eucalyptus camaldulensis at concentrations of 10 and 15% showed antifungal efficacy on Cercospora oryzae in vitro and in the field. Extracts of Cymbopogon citratus and Citrus limon did not exhibit antifungal efficacy against Cercospora oryzae.
Characterisation and control of Curvularia lunata infecting farmer-saved rice seeds in Ghana
Authors: Oppong C. , Amoatey C. , Honger J.O.
Published: October 2022

Curvularia species are increasingly important seed-borne fungi, whose identification has been done based solely on cultural and morphological features in Ghana. To confirm the identity of the fungus in Ghana, isolates of the fungus obtained from farmer-saved rice seeds were identified using cultural and morphological features, complemented with phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer regions of isolates. The susceptibility of isolates to three plant based fungicides, Levo, Kobe and Ex-icute was determined with in-vitro and in-vivo. All isolates produced curved shaped spores with several septations. In the phylogram, they all clustered in the C. lunata clade, confirming their C. lunata species status. All isolates were susceptible to the three organic fungicides and seeds treated with the three fungicides reduced fungal infection percentage. For safer environmental practices, these plant based fungicides are recommended for rice seed treatment.
Source-sink relationship in Hausa potato
Authors: Nanbol K.K. , Namo O.A.T.
Published: October 2022

Fresh tuber yield of Hausa potato [Solenostemon rotundifolius (Poir) J.K. Morton] is generally low in Nigeria, perhaps, due to a lack of balance between the source and the sink. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between source-potential and sink-capacity, and its effect on dry matter production and distribution, as well as on dry tuberous yield in reciprocal grafts of four accessions of Hausa potato. Four accessions of Hausa potato were used for reciprocal grafting. The degree of response of source to sink and of sink to source was determined using regression coefficient analysis. The number of tubers per plant, length and girth of tubers varied with accession, source-potential and sink-capacity. The highest source-potential was observed in accession Manchok 2. The highest sink-capacity was observed in accession Langtang. Although accession Manchok 2 had the largest source-potential with respect to dry tuber yield, the highest response of source to sink was observed in accession Bokkos 2, with regression coefficient of 0.83. Accession Langtang had the highest sink-capacity, but the degree of response of sink to source was highest in accession Bokkos 2 with regression coefficient of 3.26. The results showed that the photosynthetic capacity of accessions with large source-potentials is unlikely to be altered by change in sink-capacity. Productivity in Hausa potato may be influenced by the photosynthetic activity of the leaf canopy (source), the capacity of the plant to translocate photo-assimilates to the tuberous root (sink) and the capacity of the tuberous root to accommodate or capture the assimilates.
Genetic progress achieved in bean breeding in Uganda
Authors: Mukayiranga A. , Rubaihayo P. , Gibson P.T.  Gibson , Edema R. , Nkalubo S.T. , Chiteka Z.A. , Rutayisire A.
Published: October 2022

Several cultivars of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) have been released in Uganda over a period of five decades, but the genetic gain to selection in respect of yield and agronomic characteristics has not been determined. This study was conducted to estimate the gain in selection over the 1960 - 2016 period, of common bean breeding in Uganda. Twenty nine bush and eleven climbing type cultivars were evaluated for yield and yield components, in three locations, during 2017B and 2018A cropping seasons. The study was carried out at the National Crop Resources Research Institute (NaCCRI), Nakabango Research Institute in central and Kwachwekano Zonal Agriculture Research Institute in southwestern Uganda. The design used was a randomised complete blocks with three replicates for the climbing types; and a 3x10 Alpha lattice design with three replicates for bush types. Significant differences (P<0.001) were recorded among cultivars for most traits in both bush and climbers, except seed number per pod (NSP). The range of genetic gain in grain yield was between 1,505 to 2,418 kg ha-1 for bush type cultivars, and 1,641 to 2,687 kg ha-1 for the climbing types. Yield has increased by16.3 and 26.3 kg ha-1 per year for bush and climbers, respectively; with a relative gain of 1.27%/year for bush types and 1.54%/year for the climbing types. Biomass yield and harvest index explained most of the variation in grain yield and number of pods per plant in climbing types. Among climbing types, biomass yield was significantly and positively correlated with grain yield per plant and grain yield per ha (P<0.05, and r= 0.87) and with grain yield per ha (P<0.01 r = 0.98) for bush types, biomass yield was significantly and positively correlated with grain yield per plant (P<0.05, and r= 0.59) and with grain yield per ha (P<0.01 r = 0.80) and harvest index (P<0.5 r = 0.80).
Further reflections on Samuel P. Huntington’s “Clash of civilization” and contemporary global politics
Authors: Olatade Damilola Peter
Published: October 2022

When civilizations clash or encounter one another, it is a general expectation that one of them will necessarily influence or even dominate the other. This has been the principal character of the advent of Euro-Western civilizations across regions of the world such as Africa, Asia and Latin America. Whereas previous studies have been able to detail how this influence has affected the regions economically, socially, environmentally and politically, this study takes the discourse further to understand how the contact of civilizations can be useful for comprehending contemporary relations in the international community. This study uses the ideas of Samuel P. Huntington as a theoretical framework for showing how civilizations have shaped and influenced global politics in contemporary times. When the proposal of Huntington is assessed from the perspective of how Western civilization has influenced Africa and Latin America especially, three crucial theses are noticeable. First, is the point that Western civilization seeks to dominate or exterminate and then replace non-Western civilizations in the latter’s domain. Second, non-Western cultures are usually drained of their economic resources and minerals in the name of civilization and colonization. Third, the influence of the West in contemporary international relations is waning, and this is one of the reasons why the place of countries like China in contemporary global politics is colossal and really influential in places where Western civilizations used to have unparalleled influence. Following these three theses, this research claims that when one considers the interplay among the civilizations of the world, Huntington’s analysis is penetrative and helpful in making sense of how they reflect in contemporary world politics.
Decolonization of indigenous language media practice in Ghana: Myth or reality?
Authors: Opoku Mensah Eric , Aboagye Da-Costa Caroline
Published: October 2022

The marginalization of Ghanaian indigenous languages from the media space ceased in the 1990s when the airwaves were liberalized. This was not only a ground-breaking experience for diversification but also a way of getting the majority of the population informed, especially through radio, which is a comparatively accessible medium. However, indigenous language use for radio news broadcasts has come under intense criticism for the extensive use of embellishments like proverbs, which are believed to digress from foreign and acceptable news standards. Using content analysis of Ghanaian media policy documents, sampled news recordings from selected private FM radio stations, and semi-structured interviews with selected news professionals, this paper argues that Ghanaian indigenous language communication forms include embellishments and their accurate use presupposes an immense understanding of the language. Hence, indigenous languages cannot be adapted and appreciated wholesomely in the media space if aspects of it are downplayed.
Outcome of preterm twins compared to preterm singleton neonates, a multicenter prospective observational study in Ethiopia
Authors: Demisse Abayneh G , Tigabu Zemene , Matebe Yohannes H , Amaru Gesit M , Bonger Zelalem T , Aynalem Sara , Dimtse Aseat , Gidi Workneh Netsanet , Elizabeth McClure , Nigussie Assaye , Mekasha Amha , Worku Bogale , Pfister Riccardo E , Goldenberg Robert L , Muhe Lulu M.
Published: October 2022

Background: In recent decades there has been a major increase in multiple birth rates, and the rate of twining vary from 6-9 per thousand life births to 20 per thousand live births across differ-ent areas of the world. Many studies have demonstrated higher neonatal and perinatal mortality and morbidity rates in twin deliveries compared to singleton births. This study was aimed to com-pare the outcomes of preterm twins and preterm singletons.Methods: A prospective, observational multicenter study was conducted from July 2016 to May 2018 in five tertiary hospitals in Ethiopia. All preterm, liveborn infants born at or transferred at less than 7 days of life to one of the study hospitals with an estimated gestational age below 37 weeks were included.Results: A total of 3,703 preterm neonates admitted to participating neonatal intensive care units were included in the study, of which 1171(31.6%) were twins. After adjusting for birth weight and gestational age, the mortality rate for preterm singletons of 31.0% was higher than the mortality rate for preterm twins of 24.8%, which was statistically significant (p-value = 0.001), OR of 1.37 (95% CI: 1.15 to 1.64). The study also identified an inverse relationship between birth weight and gestational age, and mortality. Male singletons were more likely to die than male twins (440 (32.4%) vs. 141 (23.4%); AOR 1.56 (95% CI: 1.22, 1.99); p=0.001)Conclusion: Our study showed that the mortality of a singleton preterm infant was significantly higher than the mortality of a preterm twin infant
Admission and outcome patterns among neonates admitted to the Federal Police referral hospital's neonatal intensive care unit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Atlaw Wondwossen Desta , Shiferaw Etsehiwot
Published: October 2022

Background: The rate of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period remains high in Ethio-pia. Assessing the Neonatal intensive care unit cases regularly is vital as the disease pattern and mortality are not known in the police population.Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the number, types, clinical features of sick neo-nates admitted and their discharge outcome at the neonatal intensive care unit of Federal police hospital, Ethiopia since the time of its establishment two years ago.Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional retrospective review of medical records of sick neo-nates 0-1 month of age admitted to the neonatal unit at the Federal police Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia from September 01, 2019 to October 30, 2021.Results: The medical records of all 155 sick neonates during the study period were included in this study. Among the estimated 3600 deliveries at federal police hospitals during the study peri-od, the neonatal admission rate was 155/3600 (4.3 %). The majority of neonates, 130 (83.9%), were admitted with the age less than 48 hours. Ninety-one (58.7 %) were male and 64(41.3 %) were female neonates making the male to female ratio 1.4:1. Prematurity accounts for 54 (34.8%) of admissions. Sepsis was the main reason for admissions 58 (37.4%), followed by birth asphyxia 12 (7.7%), and neonatal jaundice 10(6.4 %). On discharge, 133 (85.8%) were improved and dis-charged, 2(1.29%) left against medical advice, and 3(1.9%) were referred while 17(10.9%) of the admitted patients died.Conclusion: Prematurity related causes, neonatal infection and birth asphyxia were the main rea-sons for neonatal admissions and neonatal mortality was high in the first 24 hours of age. Neonatal admissions at Federal Police Hospital NICU mirror the national profile of Ethiopian Neonatal In-tensive Care Units. Due attention should be given to address these issues and to reduce mortality.
A-5-year analysis of pediatric brain tumors in a tertiary care center, in a sub-saharan African country.
Authors: Balcha Chalew Alemayehu , Awoke Damte Shimelis , Kefene Daniel Hailu
Published: October 2022

Background: Tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) are the second most common group of cancers in childhood, exceeded by the leukemias. It is the most common pediatric solid tumor accounting for 20% of all childhood malignancies. The pattern and outcome of these tumors in children has not been studied in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the epidemiology and out-come of pediatric brain tumors in a tertiary care center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Methods: A retrospective review of medical records of children less than 15 years of age diag-nosed with primary brain tumor in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Department of pediatrics from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2019 was done. Treatment outcome was assessed clinically based on resolution of symptoms and absence of neurologic disabilityResults: There were 86 children with the diagnosis of brain tumor in the study period and 49/86 (57%) were males and the male to female ratio was 1.5:1. The age at presentation ranges from 2.4-14 years (mean 7.1 years). Headache was the commonest presentation among 65/86 (75.5%) children while early morning vomiting accounted for 57/86 (66.2%). Ataxia and gait abnormality contributed to 42/86 (48.8%). Among the 41 children whose pathologic result was available, the commonest tumor was medulloblastoma 13/41 (31.7%), followed by astrocytoma 8/41 (19.5 %) and craniopharyngioma 5/41 (12.1%). Six months and 5 years survival was 40% (35/86) and 2.3% (2/86) respectively.Conclusion: Medulloblastoma and astrocytoma were common brain tumors in children, we had the longest PSI and as a result, very low survival which calls for early diagnosis and treatment.
Pattern of skin diseases in children attending the dermatology clinic in Alert referral hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective study
Authors: Gashaw Zehara , Shibeshi Dagnachew , Muhe Lulu M
Published: October 2022

Background: A Skin disease, which is estimated to affect between 21 and 87% of children, are the reason for up to a third of outpatient visits to pediatricians and dermatologists. It can possibly re-sult in considerable anxiety, parental worry, and embarrassment to the child and lead to loss of confidence, disruption of social relations, and feeling of stigmatization. This study aimed to assess the pattern of skin diseases in children attending at ALERT referral hospital.Methods: The study setting is ALERT referral hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A hospital-based, retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out between July and August 2020. All children younger than 12 years, who were diagnosed for skin diseases from May 2018 to May 2020, were included. Four hundred twenty-three children were sampled using a random sampling method. SPSS Version 20 software was used for data analysis.Results: The results showed that 385(91%) of patients had one skin disease and the remaining 38(9%) had two or more skin diseases. Fungal infections were present in30.1% of the cases fol-lowed by eczema, which accounted for 27.4%. Among fungal infections, Tinea Capitis (106/116), 91.4% followed by Tinea Corporis and Tinea Pedis were the most common in ALERT dermatology clinic. Among eczema cases, family atopic dermatitis (82/106), 77% was the most common. The result showed seasonal variation in some diseases.Conclusion: Skin fungal infections were the most common followed by eczema, pigmentary dis-order, infestation, viral infection, urticaria, bacterial infection, and others. There was some sea-sonal variation in some diseases.
Malaria infection: knowledge, attitude and perception among the inhabitants of Shongom Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Nassai I. , Pukuma M.S. , Chessed G. , Kunihya I.Z. , Seni J.B. , Kure N.H. , Godwin P.
Published: October 2022

Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Human behaviour contributes significantly to malaria transmission. The study aimed to investigate malaria infection in relation to the knowledge, attitudes, and perception of participants in Shongom LGA. Gombe State. Consent was sought from the participants, 377 people were enrolled, blood samples were collected, and a thick blood smear was performed to check the presence of malaria parasites. Information of the participants i.e., gender, age, employment and marital status, knowledge, attitudes, and perception of malaria was obtained through the administration of questionnaires, SPSS version 26.0 was used for the data analysis. Of the 377 participants tested for malaria, 144(38.2%) were positive. Assessment of knowledge of participants with regards to malaria revealed, that 112(29.7%) opined that malaria is transmitted through a mosquito bite, fever 66(17.5%) is the major sign/symptom of malaria, 50(13.3%) used LLIN for malaria protection p>0.05 which is statistically insignificant. Investigation of the attitudes of the participants in relation to malaria showed that 123(32.6%) infected with malaria stayed outdoors at night, the major reason for staying outdoors at night was to get fresh air 45(36.6%) p<0.05 which is statistically significant, while outdoors at night, 63(20.8%) do nothing to protect themselves from mosquito bites p>0.05 which is statistically insignificant. With regards to the perception of malaria, 71(18.8%) said malaria is common during the rainy season, and 77(20.0%) opted that males are more susceptible to malaria, and mostly affects adults as revealed by 66(15.9%), however, 90(23.9%) said malaria is curable and 98(26.0%) said malaria is a common illness in the communities p>0.05 which is statistically insignificant. 134(35.5%) said that malaria can cause death p<0.05 which is statistically significant, and 76(20.2%) opined that malaria is a communicable disease p>0.05 which is statistically insignificant. Concern authorities should strategies and prioritize behavioural change to reduce malaria transmission.
Status of bovine fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis in cattle slaughtered in abattoirs, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Yaro C.A. , Abdulazeez T.M. , Afia U.U. , Udoudom I.H. , Onoja-Abutu A.E. , Opara K.N.
Published: October 2022

This study was conducted to investigate the current status of bovine fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis in cattle slaughtered in abattoirs, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Visits were paid to slaughtered houses to collect bile samples from slaughtered cattle between 6.00 and 8.00 a.m. on each sampling day. A total of 378 cattle were observed for the presence of Fasciola spp., and Dicrocoelium spp. Bile samples collected were processed using sedimentation methods and viewed under the microscope for the eggs of these parasites. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were performed. An overall prevalence of 280(74.1%) was observed for Fasciola spp., the prevalence was higher at Abak abattoir, 118(80.8%) than Itam abattoir, 162(69.8%). Dicrocoelium spp. had an overall prevalence of 260(68.8%) with Itam abattoir having significantly higher prevalence of 172(74.1%) than Abak abattoir, 88(60.3%). Females [28(77.8%)] had higher prevalence of Fasciola spp. than males [252(73.7%)] while for Dicrocoelium spp, females [28(77.8%)] had higher prevalence than male [232(67.8%)]. The age group of 5-6 years had the highest prevalence of 58(85.3%) for Fasciola spp. and 52(76.5%) for Dicrocoelium spp. Significant difference was observed in the prevalence of Fasciola spp. according to age group. An overall coinfection of 222(58.7%) was observed between Fasciola spp. and Dicrocoelium spp. Fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis are still endemic in Akwa Ibom State with very high prevalence, this calls for urgent measures in the handling of meat before consumption. Also, the need for proper ranching in the rearing of cattle should be adopted in the state.
Infection status of mosquitoes in Kunga Community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Njila H.L. , Ngwa I.K. , Bilham I.Y. , Ombugadu A.
Published: October 2022

Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes constitute serious health, economic and social problems, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. This study aimed to examine the salivary glands of Anopheles mosquitoes for sporozoites and the culicine mosquitoes for filarial worms in Kunga community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. Adult mosquitoes were collected by Pyrethrum Spray Catch (PSC) and identified with morphological keys. The salivary glands of the female mosquitoes were then dissected to check for Plasmodium sporozoites and third-stage infective nematode larvae (L3i). A total of 75 mosquitoes were collected from 20 households. Out of which 18 representing 24.0% were Anopheles gambiae and 57 representing 76.0% were Culex quinquefasciatus. There was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the species composition of the mosquitoes with sex. All the 18 (100%) of An. gambiae mosquitoes collected were females, while 55 (96.49%) out of the 57 Culex quinquefasciatus were females and 2 (3.51%) were males. The population of mosquitoes in relation to house types showed no significant variation (P > 0.05). Although there was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the infectivity status of the mosquitoes, the distribution of the infection status by mosquito species showed that 12 females of An. gambiae representing 66.7% were infected with Plasmodium sporozoites, while 19 females represented 34.5% of Cx. quinquefasciatus were infected with L3i. The lack of good drainage and sewage systems in the study area could be one of the factors contributing to the mosquito burden and therefore health education will go a long way in sensitizing the inhabitants on the importance of environmental and personal hygiene.
Detection and differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar among primary school children in Calabar using microscopy and ELISA techniques
Authors: Omang P.A. , Otu-Bassey I.B. , Inah I.O.
Published: October 2022

Entamoeba histolytica is one of the common pathogenic protozoa encountered in Calabar, Nigeria. Differentiating it from the non-pathogenic species, Entamoeba dispar is not a routine practice in our medical laboratories leading to misdiagnosis, overdiagnosis and drug abuse. Studies suggested that stool antigen assays are more sensitive and specific than microscopy for the diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica infection. This study was carried out to detect and differentiate E. histolytica from E. dispar, hence determining the actual prevalence of E. histolytica among primary school children in Calabar, Nigeria between February and July 2019. A total of 384 stool samples collected from public and private primary school children, aged 5-15years were examined. Direct stool microscopy and ELISA kit-abnova KA3201 were used for Entamoeba histolytica/dispar complex detection while differentiation between E. histolytica and E. dispar was performed using E. histolytica 11IgG ELISA Kit-abnova KA5130. Prevalence of E. histolytica/E. dispar by microscopy and ELISA were 15(3.91%) and 21(5.47%), respectively. The prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica and that of E. dispar after differentiation were 7(1.82%) and 14(3.65%), respectively. Children in public schools were more significantly infected with E. histolytica 6(3.13%) than their private school counterpart 1(0.52%), (P = 0.0211). Although there was no association between Entamoeba infection and gender, males had an insignificantly higher prevalence of E. histolytica and E. dispar 5(3.0%) and 10(6.2%), respectively than females 2(0.9%) and 4(1.8%), respectively (P = 0.1210). There was no association between Entamoeba infection and age but children between the age of 8-10years were more infected with E. histolytica 5(3.70%) and E. dispar 9(6.67%) than others (P =0.2358). Calabar South recorded an insignificantly higher prevalence for E. histolytica 4(2.08%) and E. dispar 8(4.17%) than Calabar municipal 3(1.56%) and 6(3.13%), respectively (P = 0.7029). To avoid andom treatments, the improved diagnostic technique (ELISA) should be included in our routine laboratory practice.
Christian Leaders Competences Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Authors: Siahaan Paimin , Daliman Muner , Suparti Hana , Purwoko Paulus Sentot
Published: October 2022

This study aims to examine the church leaders and servants who fall into adultery and even the lifestyle of church officials that does not reflect the nature of Christianity. This tends to be worldly is a problem for Christian leaders today. For this reason, the researcher examined the Biblical study of Christian Leaders Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13, where the life of church leaders is described as covering four qualifications of the life of Christian leaders who take part in fostering and serving the congregation, namely: spiritual qualifications, family qualifications, social qualifications and moral qualifications. So it can be concluded that a church leader should have a good personality and set an example in his or her life, namely a person who can be restrained,
wise, polite, not angry, friendly, not a drinker and likes peace with everyone. The key qualification to look for in an overseer or ‘shepherd’ is a spotless reputation. A leader must have integrity, humility and a passion for serving God, must be one who leads by example, and is obedient to the Holy Spirit, In Paul's letter to Timothy, he sought to place in positions of leadership in churches, people that could safeguard right doctrine and orthopraxy or righteous living. Only in this way could the gospel be effectively spread. Paul requires all leaders to be role-models for us all and set a standard for believers to live by.
Analysis and Development of IoT-based Aqua Fish Monitoring System
Authors:   School of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Zamzari Nur Zalilah , Kassim Murizah , Yusoff Marina
Published: October 2022

Water quality is critical in fish farming activities, where criteria must be measured to ensure water quality. Unwanted amounts of water quality factors will affect aquatic life. It has been discovered that some breeders fail to maintain their ponds, causing water quality to worsen and affecting fish hibernation and mortality. Manual pond water quality testing was ineffective and time-consuming, causing the water quality to suffer. This study created a fishpond IoT system to monitor a pond's water quality, temperature, pH level, and ammonia toxicity. A real-time data analytics platform was created to collect data from the water temperature, pH level, and toxicity of ammonia sensors embedded into the IoT system. The NodeMCU ESP32 controller was used to process the data collected from all sensors, and real-time data may be viewed via mobile devices using the Blynk application. Three sensors are embedded to the system which are an ammonia gas sensor, an analog pH sensor, and a temperature probe sensor. As a result, a mobile fishpond monitoring system has been successfully created. The study reveals that the ammonia level is low at 0.021 ppm, the average temperature is 27.02°C, and the pH level is almost neutral at 6.85. It has been determined that the ammonia level is safe for fish hibernation. Temperature and pH had little effect on ammonia levels, while temperature and pH have a high association. This research is essential because it assists fish breeders in improving pond water quality, which supports aquatic life production and health. Keywords—water quality monitoring, ammonia, Internet of Things, ESP32, pH, temperature
POLITIČKI MITOVI U KOMUNIKACIJI NA DRUŠTVENIM MREŽAMA TOKOM ZDRAVSTVENE KRIZE U REPUBLICI ITALIJI 2020. GODINE / POLITICAL MYTHS IN COMMUNICATION ON SOCIAL NETWORKS DURING THE HEALTH CRISIS IN THE REPUBLIC OF ITALY IN 2020
Authors: Lalić Ana
Published: October 2022

In this paper we analyze conceptual metaphors used in social network communication. We focus on conceptual metaphors regarding the Covid-19 epidemics in Facebook status updates of the Italian minister of foreign affairs Luigi de Maio. Using a cognitive linguistics approach to text and based on the Conceptual Metaphor Theory we analyze five metaphors: orientational metaphors, as well as the CURING THE VIRUS IS WAR, THE STATE IS A PROTECTOR, and FIGHTING THE VIRUS IS A GAME metaphors. Our main goal is to analyze the ways in which conceptual metaphors manifest and what their political goal is. We hypothesize that conceptual metaphors, seeing as we analyze a specific type of political discourse, are a part of a political machinery whose goal is the promotion of a single political party. Our research shows that conceptual metaphors have an ideological and a political purpose; further more they are completely adequate for the creation of political myths. The results of this paper can be further used in research on the analysis of (political) discourse, specific analysis of conceptual metaphors, and in more detailed research on the communication about the 2020 Coronavirus outbreak.
UMJETNA INTELIGENCIJA I ANALITIČKI PRAGMATIZAM / ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTIC PRAGMATISM
Authors: Brandom Robert R. , Ibrulj Nijaz
Published: October 2022

Translated from: Brandom, Roberta B. : Between Saying and Doing: Towards an Analytic Pragmatism, Oxford University Press, pp. 69-92.
RACIONALNE ŽIVOTINJE / RATIONAL ANIMALS
Authors: Davidson Donald , Ibrulj Nijaz
Published: October 2022

Translated from: Davidson, Donald: Subjective, Inter-subjective, Objective, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 2001, str. 95-10
NEOLIBERALIZAM I COVID-19 / NEOLIBERALISM AND COVID 19
Authors: Hatibović Adnan
Published: October 2022

In this paper, I will explicate neoliberal contribution to human suffering of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I will give an explanation about connections of modernisation process with social uncertanities and creation of world risk society. I will connect neoliberal capitalist paradigm with basic mechanisms of social uncertanity, showing the modes which contribute to interests of global capital. Exploatation of risk and profiting on human tragedies are one of the ways of capital reproduction, and I will connect that with political and economic practices during the COVID-19 crisis. Above all, I want to show how the commercialization of society neglects basic human welfare and that the domination of ideology of globalism doesn’t have any intentions to make global society more stable place, because it doesn’t know any efficient, on collective wellbeing directed, mechanisms of leading global processes.
Becoming Culturally Proficient Qualitative Researchers by Crossing Geographic and Methodological Borders
Authors: Brion Corinne , Rogers-Shaw Carol
Published: October 2022

This article explores how novice researchers develop a scholarly identity as they cross geographic, cultural, institutional, identity, and methodological borders throughout their studies, experiencing insider, outsider, and in-betweener positions. It hypothesizes that researchers become more culturally proficient through their fieldwork and self-study. The autoethnographic narratives address the social justice issues encountered by two early career researchers who increased their cultural proficiency and self-awareness as they moved across multiple cultural contexts. By shifting back and forth between insider, outsider, and in-betweener, the researchers became more culturally proficient, developed their voices as researchers, and practiced inclusivity by amplifying marginalized voices. Their self-reflective analysis of autoethnographic writing speaks to early career and graduate qualitative researchers who must recognize their positionality and their placement on the cultural proficiency continuum to be effective scholars in cross-cultural research.
Trauma-Informed Supervision Experiences: A Preliminary Phenomenological Study
Authors: Martin Gina , Litherland Gideon , Duys David
Published: October 2022

Trauma is pervasive in the clinical world of counseling. The current literature indicates adverse effects for survivors of a traumatic event and the counselors listening to the details of traumatic events, but there is a gap in research on the adverse effects trauma in counseling has on supervisors. This study aims to understand the lived experiences of supervisors who have dealt with traumatic experiences in clinical work through interviews with current supervisors of those who work with trauma. The results indicate trauma-informed supervision consists of trauma taking many forms, supervisors (and counselors) using the self in their work, supervisors knowing their stance, and developing a “third eye” as a new way of seeing.
Understanding Thematic Analysis and the Debates Involving Its Use
Authors: Morgan Hani
Published: October 2022

The misconceptions researchers have about thematic analysis lead to various problems, which include publishing papers without mentioning the techniques they used to analyze their data. One reason such problems occur is that thematic analysis has been a poorly demarcated method for many years. Another has to do with the lack of literature on how this method differs from other approaches to research. In this paper, I aim to close this gap by explaining how different versions of thematic analysis vary from each other and discussing the controversies associated with each version. My conclusions are based on an analysis of what leading authors have published about this topic. I used a purposeful sample consisting of publications written by notable authors. I then analyzed this content to write a conceptual paper designed to enhance the understanding of different versions of thematic analysis and to document the controversies associated with each type.
Effects of Water Quality, Stocking Density, Water Exchange Frequency, and Food, on Growth and Survival of the Green Mussel, Perna viridis Larvae
Authors: Apines-Amar MJS , Rendaje DC , Piñosa LAG , Laureta LV , Masculino AND , Pedroso FL , Mero FFC , Capaque TPV , Cadangin JF
Published: October 2022

Experiments were conducted to determine the optimum conditions for growth and survival of the green mussel, Perna viridis larvae. Effects of various temperatures and salinities, stocking densities, water exchange frequency, and natural food preference of the larvae from D-hinged to pediveliger stage were investigated. The green mussel broodstocks were collected from the natural source, and spawning occurred in captivity. All experiments were conducted in triplicate. The results demonstrated that larvae from D-hinged to pediveliger stage had better growth and survival when the temperature was between 29ºC and 30ºC, and salinity ranging from 30-33ppt. Stocking density from 10-20 larvae/ml did not affect growth and survival of the larvae. Likewise, frequency of water replacement from daily to every 5 day interval did not influence the growth and survival until the pediveliger stage. During this stage, the larvae preferred a combination of Isochrysis galbana and Chaetoceros calcitrans as food in terms of better growth, and either Isochrysis galbana, Chaetoceros calcitrans, or their combination in terms of higher survival rate.
EVALUASI FUNGSI SALURAN DRAINASE JALAN RAYA PETIR - SERANG STA. 0+700 SAMPAI DENGAN STA. 1+000 (LINGKUNGAN LEBAK CIPOCOK JAYA KOTA SERANG)
Authors: Yusup M Ichwanul , Yuliana Yuliana , Abadi Ma'ulfi Kharis
Published: October 2022

Kota Serang memiliki daerah yang rawan akan terjadinya genangan, khususnya pada musim penghujan. Permasalahan banjir berawal dari peningkatan jumlah penduduk, perubahan iklim dan perubahan tata guna lahan. Peningkatan penduduk yang tidak diimbangi dengan penyediaan prasarana dan sarana perkotaan yang memadai mengakibatkan pemanfaatan lahan yang tidak tertib. Seperti kondisi saluran drainase yang terdapat di Jl. Raya Petir-Serang yang tidak dapat berfungsi dengan baik, sehingga menyebabkan terjadinya genangan. Dengan permasalahan tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menangani genangan yang terjadi dengan mengevaluasi kapasitas saluran drainase serta merencanakan kembali drainase akibat adanya pelebaran jalan pada jalan tersebut. Perhitungan hujan tahunan maksimum rata-rata menggunakan metode rata-rata Aljabar. Distribusi yang digunakan adalah Log Pearson Tipe III. Dalam menganalisis suatu intensitas curah hujan menggunakan rumus Mononobe dengan menggunakan berbagai periode ulang serta rumus Sherman digunakan untuk merancang kurva IDF dengan periode ulang 2, 5, 10, 25 tahun. Dari hasil perhitungan debit banjir rencana masing-masing periode ulang, maka diperoleh hasil dimensi desain saluran drainase dengan lebar (B) = 0,42 m, tinggi (h) = 0,55 m dan tinggi jagaan (w) = 0,50 m. Maka solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan genangan ini perlu dilakukan perencanaan kembali drainase agar mampu menampung debit yang lebih besar sehingga tidak terjadi genangan.
PrimaryCare Settingto Care Asthma
Authors:   Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, Alhabdan Sultan Abdulaziz
Published: October 2022

Chronic asthma is primarily distinguished by episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath brought on by inflammation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. It is one of the most prevalent chronic pulmonary illnesses in the US, affecting 20 million adults, or 8% of the adult population. As a result, primary care offices commonly meet cases of asthma. Most asthmatics are anticipated to acquire good control, and the generalist manages asthma very successfully most of the time. The epidemiology, diagnosis, and chronic and acute therapy of asthma from a primary care perspective are all summarized in this article.
Herramientas de gestión de la calidad en proyectos socio productivos para las Instituciones financieras públicas del municipio Miranda del estado Falcón
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Territorial Alonso Gamero, Sosa Colina María de los Ángeles
Published: October 2022

La investigación tuvo como objetivo proponer una herramienta de gestión de la calidad en los proyectos socio productivos con base en el método PMBOK. Su aplicación mediante técnicas y herramientas establecidas permite el aprovechamiento efectivo y eficiente de recursos técnicos, financieros y humanos disponibles, que impulsen la economía productiva post-rentista a partir de las oportunidades locales y endógenas del país; y de esta manera emerjan productos y/o servicios de calidad exportables, pensando en los beneficiarios, con la prospectiva de accesibilidad, sustentabilidad, sostenibilidad productiva, sin apartar aspectos cualitativos como la satisfacción final, el marketing y la calidad, para las instituciones financieras públicas en el municipio Miranda del estado Falcón, de esta forma impulsar una nueva institucionalidad basados en los principios de democracia social de derecho y justicia, garantizando una institución pública eficiente y una socio productividad pertinente y factible. Se trató de una investigación bajo el paradigma positivista cuantitativo, con un nivel descriptivo, de tipo de campo no experimental y bajo la modalidad de proyecto factible, la población y muestra estuvo constituida por 39 técnicos asesores de instituciones financieras a las cuales se le aplicó un cuestionario de respuesta bajo la escala de Likert. Los resultados demuestran, entre otras cosas, que no están definidas las herramientas de información y comunicación, además de que son carentes las herramientas para el perfeccionamiento de los procesos y las tareas propias de los proyectos socio productivos, la frecuencia es desfavorable con tendencia negativa, lo que permitió concluir que la banca pública enfrenta a su entorno desde sus debilidades más que desde sus fortalezas.
Resilience in Mexican nurses: are there differences related to profile?
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, García Rivera Blanca Rosa , Ramírez Barón María Concepción ,   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Araníbar Mónica Fernanda ,   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Pérez Tejada Melina Ortega ,   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Published: October 2022

This paper presents an exploratory, descriptive study with a non-experimental design that addresses resilience in nursing staff working in a public hospital in Northern Mexico. The aim of this research was to identify if there were significant differences between the levels of resilience and demographic variables in the nurses. The sample size was n = 237 nurses. To collect data, we used the CD-RISK-25 (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, 2003). We used a crosssectional, exploratory and descriptive study with a non-experimental design. The global rating of the questionnaire had a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.871. The main results showed that 89.5% of the respondents had a high level of resilience; women had higher resilience than men and so do employees older than 46 years old, staff with a seniority of 10 years, head nurses and pediatrics staff. These findings have practical implications and important theoretical contribution for nurses and health staff that is continually struggling with secondary trauma and patient suffering.
PERAN CUSTOMER SERVICE DALAM HANDLING COMPLAIN UNTUK KEPUASASN NASABAH PADA BRI UNIT SANGIASSERI KECAMATAN SINJAI SELATAN
Authors: Sari Nunung , Nurwahida Nurwahida , Subha Rahman
Published: October 2022

Peran Customer Service Dalam Heandling Complain Untuk Kepuasan Nasabah Pada BRI Unit Sangiasseri Kecamatan Sinjai Selatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menegetahui: model complain nasabah serta  peran customer service dalam heandling complain  untuk kepuasan nasabah pada BRI unit sangiasseri. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu field research dengan pendekatan kualitatif, dan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara dan dokumentasi, dengan instrument penelitian lembar pedoman dan lembar dokumentasi adapaun keabsahan data triangulasi dengan teknik analisis data, pengumpulan data, verification,  display, and conclution. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan. pertama, model complain nasabah mulai dari complain mengenai kartu ATM terblokir, kartu ATM eror, kartu ATM  hilang, kartu ATM expayer dan cara penggunaan aplikasi BRImo. Kedua, peran customer service dalam handling complain untuk kepuasan nasabah pada BRI unit sangiasseri kecamatan sinjai selatan cutomer service akan meminta dokumen pendukung ketika ingin memperbaiki kartu ATM yang terblokir, memberikan solusi yang lain ketika ATM miliknya eror karena ATM yang eror selanjutnya ketika kartu ATM nasabah hilang nasabah ke kantor polisi untuk meminta surat keterangan hilang dan kembali ke kantor dengan membawa dokumen pendukung lainnya, ketika kartu ATM nasabah expayer nasabah mengisi formulir pengajuan kartu ATM yang baru dan customer service membantu  nasabah untuk mendownload aplikasi BRImo terlebih dahulu kemudian mengarahkan nasabah dalam penggunaanya.
Antibiotic use, gut microbiome and COVID-19 risk: a review
Authors: A. Zainal Adnan
Published: October 2022

COVID-19 infection is caused by a betacoronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It is highly variable in symptoms and clinical outcomes, ranging from mild to fatal forms. Hyperactivation of the immune system is potentially the factor precipitating the severe forms and mortalities of this infection. Both adaptive and innate immune responses to COVID-19 infection determine the natural history and progression of COVID-19. Microbiome (MB) often refers to the microbial taxa associated with man. Microbiome has many host-related functions. The gut has the largest population of microbes, and thus may have a vast impact on host health. Microbiome is involved in evolution of innate and adaptive immune system in humans, among other functions. Perturbations in composition of MB are referred to as dysbiosis. Dysbiosis can coincide with COVID-19 itself and be also drug-induced. Antibiotics commonly prescribed to COVID-19 patients often exert deleterious effects on composition of gut MB. In light of host-related microbiome functions, this possibly has consequences impacting severity and outcome of COVID-19. Gut microbiome integrity can be a crucial factor in COVID-19 patients, thus antibiotic use, in light of its impact on gut flora, may adversely affect disease outcome; however, the extent of these aspects is still unclear. A rational antibiotic use strategy should be an integral part in all COVID-19 therapeutic plans.
Estimation of some nutritional values and mineral elements in some oil extracts from medicinal plants
Authors: Hadi al-Samarrai Nuha Ali
Published: October 2022

The study included evaluating the following bio-chemical evidence (Moisture, the percentage of the total Solid materials, the percentage of the extracted Oil, Acid Value, Iodine Value, Saponifing Value, Ester Value and Peroxide Value). The extracted oil of poupied had the higher ratio of the acid Value (27) whereas the ginger is recorded the lowest ratio of the acid Value (0.08). The extracted oil of the radish Seed is registered the highest (201.1) Concentration of the Saponifing Value whereas the extracted oil of the frozen fish (71.8) had Contained the lowest degree of the Saponifing Value. For the Ester value ,the free fat of sheep is given the higher(199.8) ratio whereas the extracted oil of frozen fish is indicated the lesser ratio(70.6) .For Iodine value the extracted oil of linseed is reached to highest (170.7) ratio while the butter is granted the lesser(31.7) ratio .As regard to the Peroxide value in the almond(21.4) oil while the lower value was in the free fat sheep (31.7). the study focused on assessing some of the mineral elements (Calcium, Potassium, Zinc, Iron and Magnesium). The sunflower oil had the highest concentration in Ca (2.1), K (9.0), Fe (0.9) and Mg (1.05) where the olive oil is registered the highest concentration in Zinc (0.3)
The impact of IgG and IgM levels on clinical symptoms of people who have recovered from SARS-Cov-2
Authors: Waad Al-hadidi Enass , Abduljabbar Altobji Mahmoud
Published: October 2022

The factors that influence SARS-CoV-2 antibody development are currently unknown. This study aims to detect these factors in COVID-19 patients who have recovered. ELISA was used to measure IgG and IgM levels in 188 serum samples. The results showed that 94.03% of patients had IgG and 5.22% had IgM. IgG concentrations peaked at 6 months after infection, while IgM concentrations peaked at 8 months after infection. This study revealed that the fever, joint, and muscle discomfort had the greatest percentages of 75% and 27.9%, respectively, with a significant association with IgG. There is a correlation between IgM and conjunctivitis at P <0.01. IgG and IgM levels correlate with age (15-35years). The varied levels of IgG and IgM have a distinct and visible effect on the overall clinical symptoms, with or without a correlation. The understanding of several biological and serological factors in patients who have recovered may be useful in this effort.