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CHALLENGES AND TRENDS IN THE VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS: A SYSTEMATIC REVISION
Authors: Bautista-Rodríguez Sandra Cecilia , Melgarejo-Carreño Vladimir Aicardo , Camargo Pardo Mauricio
Published: May 2023

Background. Climate change, the loss of ecosystems, the increase of poverty, the rise of marginality within rural communities and the decrease of food security, are global concerns in need of urgent attention. In this regard, an important number of studies focus on studying the way agro-ecosystems may face such challenges, as they provide ecosystem services (ES), which generate higher levels of resilience, adaptability, productivity and self-sufficiency. Hence, the valuation of ecosystem services plays a relevant role in the decision-making process toward the design and management of agro-ecosystems. Nevertheless, the assignment of value to these ES is usually done exclusively under the economic-monetary dimension, thus leaving other dimensions of value aside. Objective. To propose a hierarchical structure of Ecosystem Services assessment that integrates the value dimensions principles and criteria. Methodology. The method employed to define the hierarchical structure was a comprehensive literature review the fields of Agroecology and Ecological Economics, based on information search strategy and classification. 182 scientific publications were full paper screened within the period between 2000 and 2017. Implications. Outcomes of this work provide a foundation for further discussion of ES assessments and its potential application in agro-ecosystem and specific contexts. Conclusion. There is an important number of studies identifying the significance of ES in agroecosystems from different dimensions. Nevertheless, such works do not associate their importance with the value of such services. Therefore, it remains a challenge for research projects to achieve relating their contributions to their multidimensional valuation.
PEDOLOGIC INDICATORS OF Phaseolus vulgaris CROPS IN THE COLOMBIAN DRY CARIBBEAN, IN SITU STRATEGY
Authors: Velasquez-Agudelo Andres David , Tofiño-Rivera Adriana Patricia , Zapata-Tamayo Mario Augusto , Rios-Osorio Leonardo Alberto
Published: May 2023

Background. In Colombia, people have intended to increase food production by using new alternatives in under-used areas, such as the dry Caribbean soils, where practical evaluation methods for cultivated soils are required. Objective. To evaluate the association and reliability of in situ methods to measure soil quality indicators, in comparison to laboratory analyses.  Methodology.The quality of soils where the common bean is cultivated in the periods of pre-planting and post-flowering was determined in six locations at Cesar and La Guajira. Sensory analytic methods for these indicators: structure, effective rooting depth, superficial organic matter, soil cover, soil aeration, erosion control, infiltration rate and biota, were correlated to chemical microbiological variables, measured in the laboratory. Results. Deficiencies in crop structure, organic matter, soil cover, biota, and low availability of nitrogen, zinc, and boron were observed in the soil of La Guajira. Implicaciones. These results evidence the possibility to be used as low cost and high impact strategies for edaphic monitoring of common bean fields in the dry Caribbean region. Conclusion. The in situ techniques evaluated can be integrated to conventional techniques of edaphic characterization as a starting point in the identification of variables that require deterioration mitigation actions.
NUTRITIONAL AND ANTINUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF SOME UNDERUTILIZED CORMS, RHIZOMES AND TUBERS
Authors: Tresina Soris Tresina Soris , Doss A. , Mohan Veerabahu Ramasamy
Published: May 2023

Background. With ever-increasing populace pressure and rapid depletion of natural resources, it has become exceptionally important to diversify the present time agriculture with the cultivation of some wild varieties of tubers, rhizomes and corms in order to meet various human nutrient needs. However, information regarding the nutritional and antinutritional composition is meager. Objective. To study the chemical composition and antinutritional factors of the wild edible corms, rhizomes and tubers consumed by the Palliyars and Kanikkar tribes living in South Eastern Slopes of Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu Methodology. The wild edible corms of Alocasia macrorrhiza, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius var campanulatus, Amorphophallus sylvaticus, Colocasia esculenta, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Xanthosoma violaceum, rhizomes of Canna indica, Maranta arundinacea and tubers of Asparagus racemosus, Nymphaea pubescens and Nymphaea rubra were analysed for proximate and mineral composition, starch, vitamins like niacin, ascorbic acid and antinutritional factors like total free phenolics, tannins, hydrogen cyanide, total oxalate, amylase and trypsin inhibitor activities were quantified. Also, in vitro protein and starch digestibility were assessed. Results. The rhizome of Maranta arundinacea and tubers of Nymphaea pubescens contain high quantity of crude proteins. The tubers of Asparagus racemosus contained higher amount of crude lipids. The corms of Alocasia macrorrhiza, Colocasia esculenta, Xanthosoma sagittifolium and Xanthosoma violaceum appeared to have a higher level of potassium content compared to recommended Dietary allowances (RDA) for infants, children and adults. The corms of Alocasia macrorrhiza, Amorphophallus sylvaticus, Xanthosoma violaceum and rhizomes of Maranta arundinacea were found to contain more starch. All the investigated samples had low in vitro protein digestibility. Implications. The present result highlights the potentiality of these underground plant parts as source of unconventional foods. Being wild, they also are easily accessible and cheaper. Studies on nutritional value of wild plant food are of extensive importance since it may help to recognize long forgotten food resources. Conclusion. Most of the wild edible corms, rhizomes and tubers were found to be a good source of protein, lipid, total dietary fiber, starch, vitamins and minerals. All the investigated samples exhibited variations in the levels of the total free phenolics, tannins, hydrogen cyanide, total oxalate, amylase and trypsin inhibitors
MANTENIMIENTO DE FAUNA SILVESTRE DURANTE LA TEMPORADA DE SECAS MEDIANTE PARCELAS DE MANEJO
Authors: Notario-Kumul S.M. , Retana Guiascón Oscar Gustavo , Vargas-Contreras J.A.
Published: May 2023

Background. The effects of climate change are increasingly altering patterns of precipitation, temperature increase and longer droughts, which directly impacts the quality of habitat and resources for the maintenance of wildlife populations. Objective. To design and test a management area that will help to reduce wildlife vulnerability during the critical dry season. Methodology. In Wildlife Management Unit (UMA) “Cano Cruz”, in Campeche, Mexico, was evaluated a management plot for wildlife maintenance during dry season (December 2014- June 2015). The management plot had an area of three hectares, providing a water troughs and food resources such as corn, sorghum, pumpkin, among others. At the same time, he worked at an adjacent area of preserved vegetation (control site), five camera traps at both sites were installed for the monitoring of birds and mammals. To establish differences in the presence and use of water and food resources, the Relative Abundance Index was estimated monthly and several statistical tests were applied (Shapiro-Wilk, t-Student, Mann-Whitney U and Square Chi). Results. In the site of preserved vegetation, 74 individuals of three species of birds and 135 individuals of eight mammal’s species were registered, while management plot, 2,575 individuals of 24 bird species and 1,033 individuals of 14 mammal species were recorded. The management plot proved to be an important site during dry season, to maintenance of wildlife species, such as Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata), White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica), Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives), Yucatán Brown Brocket (Mazama pandora), White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica) and Raccoon (Procyon lotor). Conclusion. In the face of higher temperatures and increasingly prolonged droughts in the Yucatan Peninsula, the management plot constitutes an important alternative to implement in community territories, managed under the UMA scheme, since it reduces vulnerability of priority species of birds and mammals.
EL ENVEJECIMIENTO ACELERADO AFECTA LA CALIDAD FISIOLÓGICA Y BIOQUÍMICA DE LA SEMILLA DE Jatropha curcas
Authors: Méndez-López Alonso , Córdoba-Téllez Leobigildo , Sánchez-Vega Miriam
Published: May 2023

Background. The Jatropha curcas species can be reproduced asexually by stakes, grafting and meristem cultivation, however, the main way to establish plantations is by means of botanical seed of high physiological quality that will ensure the germination and development of vigorous plants. Objective. To evaluate the variations in physiological and biochemical quality in stored seeds of J. curcas caused by accelerated aging deterioration method in different periods of exposure time. Methodology. Seeds with 75 days of storage were subjected to aging periods of 96, 72, 48 and 24 h at 40 ± 1 °C and 100 % relative humidity. Treated seeds were measured by germination percentage (PG), electrical conductivity (EC), protein content (CProt), fatty acids (CLip), peroxidation (IP). The lowest germination loss was obtained at 18 days in seeds with 24 h of treatment (93 %), and with 96 h they did not germinate (0 %). The EC identified progressive cell deterioration during the imbibition process (after six hours). The IP rose due to the moisture gain in the seed during the treatment period. The CProt and CLip had minimal variation.  Conclusion. The physiological and biochemical quality of the Jatropha curcas seed showed serious variations with exposure to different periods of accelerated aging; It can withstand up to 72 hours of aging at 40 ± 1 °C and 100 % relative humidity before losing its viability.
INSECT PESTS PREFERENCE FOR COWPEA: THE DILEMMA OF FARMERS IN WEST AFRICA
Authors: Oso Adeola Abiola , Ashafa Anofi Omotayo
Published: May 2023

Background: Cowpea is a cosmopolitan crop cultivated in most of West Africa where the livelihood of people revolves around farming. It is a vital form of livelihood all through the value chain from seed production to farming, grain processing, distribution, and culinary purposes. Main findings: The high demographic growth, rapid urbanization, and burgeoning markets of West African countries are the key drivers for the intensification of cowpea production in these regions. Cowpea as a linkage crop connects agriculture to the prevalent local environments of West Africa; farmers to productive resources; and consumers to local healthy foods. As a choice crop among the resource-poor farmers, it is largely grown in intercrop with other food crops such as maize, sorghum, millet, sugar cane, cotton, and cassava. This is due to the ecosystem services and carbon credits derived from its cultivation. These ecosystem services and carbon credits are displayed through its nitrogen-fixing capability, drought-tolerant nature, and ground covering potential against erosion.  Implication: Although benefits accrue from cultivating this crop, a major constraint to its production is its susceptibility to attack by an array of insect pests. These pests include the pod borer ( Maruca vitrata), Flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti), Spiny bugs (Clavigralla spp.), Other pod sucking bugs (Aspavia armigera, Anoploclemis curvipes, Riptortus dentipe), Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), Aphids (Aphis craccivora), Leafhoppers (Empoasca spp), Foliage beetle(Ootheca mutabilis), Flower beetle (Mylabris spp.) and mites (Tetranychus spp). Their attack could be so severe that over 90% of harvestable yield may be lost and the farmer is left in a dilemma of fighting hunger and poverty. Conclusion: Despite the huge research collaborations in the management of insect pests of cowpea, this paper seeks to find out how much of these documented findings become transferred to resource-poor farmers in West Africa.
HISTORIA Y CARACTERIZACIÓN TÉCNICA Y SOCIOECONÓMICA DE LA GANADERÍA BOVINA EN LA COSTA DE CHIAPAS, MÉXICO
Authors: Guevara-Hernandez Francisco , Rodríguez-Moreno Orquidia Guadalupe , Nahed-Toral José , Alayón-Gamboa José Armando , Grande-Cano Daniel
Published: May 2023

Background: At the present, agricultural production systems need to produce more food, in the shortest possible time, and at the same time conserve natural resources. Among the initiatives that have been implemented, agrosilvopastoral systems are a viable strategy with regard to extensive livestock. Objective: We characterize the historical trajectory as well as technical and socioeconomic indicators of cattle raising using extensive and agrosilvopastoral practices in the municipality of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico.  Methodology: Information was obtained through in-depth interviews with key informants, documentary review, semi-structured interviews, and direct observation in 35 livestock production units (LPU). Qualitative information was organized chronologically and presented in a descriptive, narrative manner. Quantitative data were analyzed using a K-means cluster analysis according to a Livestock Agroecosystem Services Index (ISAGAN according to its Spanish initials) of the LPU. Information was examined using analysis of variance and a non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test in order to identify differences among clusters. Results: Three important stages were identified in the historical trajectory:  i) a colonial, pre-livestock raising period with little anthropic intervention, prior to 1900; ii) a period of productive development of livestock raising, from 1900 to 1955, and iii) a period of expansion of extensive livestock raising, beginning in 1955, with significant environmental impacts. More recently, agrosilvopastoral management has been presented as a sustainable alternative to extensive livestock raising. Implications: Livestock raising based on grazing is characterized by a tree gradient, a low level of technological development, low use of external inputs, and holistic diversified resource use.  Conclusion: Of 26 technical and socioeconomic indicators evaluated, technical advisory was the only one which varied (p< 0.05) among clusters; upon increasing the values of this indicator, ISAGAN also increased.
EVALUACIÓN DE UN CONCENTRADO DE PASTA DE CANOLA Y MAZORCA DE MAÍZ PARA VACAS LECHERAS EN PASTOREO DE PASTIZALES NATIVOS EN LOS VALLES ALTOS DE MÉXICO
Authors: Gómez Miranda Aida , Vega García Jesús Israel , Narvaez Uribe Omar , Morales Almaraz Ernesto , López González Felipe , Arriaga Jordán Carlos Manuel
Published: May 2023

Background. Native grasslands are a resource utilized for livestock feeding due to their low cost and mainly during the rainy season. However, native grasslands do not meet the nutritional requirements of dairy cows. Consequently, commercial supplementation with a high cost is used. Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a supplement mixture of canola and ground corn ears compared to a commercial concentrate during the rainy season. Methodology. Ten cows on continuous grazing for 9 h/d were used following the management of the participating farm in a double cross-over experimental design for animal variables, and a split plot design for the grassland evaluation. Results. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) for animal variables, with mean milk yields of 13.5 kg/cow/day, 35.7 g/kg for milk fat, and 32.0 g/kg for protein content. There were also no differences (P>0.05) for grassland height and herbage mass, nor for chemical composition, with crude protein content of 100.4 g/kg DM, and 526 g/kg DM of in vitro digestibility. Chemical composition of concentrates was similar, but the experimental concentrate had lower cost. Implications. Given the scenario of rising prices of concentrates, an alternative to the producer is preparing its own concentrate, with corn harvested in the production units and some ingredient that is high in crude protein.  Conclusions. It is concluded that the experimental concentrate made on farm resulted in the same performance as a commercial concentrate, which may reduce feeding costs.
CARACTERIZACIÓN MOLECULAR Y MORFOMÉTRICA DE Heterorhabditis indica (CEPA CP13JA) AISLADO EN EL CULTIVO DE CAÑA DE AZÚCAR
Authors: Grifaldo-Alcantara Pedro Fabian , Alatorre-Rosas Raquel , Silva-Rojas Hilda Victoria , Stock Patricia S , Hernandez-Rosas Francisco , Vargas-Madriz Haidel , Azuara-Dominguez Ausencio , Durán-Trujillo Yuridia
Published: May 2023

Background. Heterorhabditis and Steinernema are two genera of entomopathogen nematodes used as effective biocontrollers in pest insect control. Target. To describe the morphometry, morphology and thus the molecular description of a new Heterorhabditis indica isolate, for the cultivation of sugarcane and its possible contamination against insect pests in Mexico. Methodology. This was obtained from soil samples through the technique of the insect bait (Galleria mellonella). Morphometric and morphological studies, in addition to molecular techniques (ITS1+5.8S+ITS2), were performed to correctly identify H. indica CP13JA strain. This new strain of H. indica for the state of Veracruz was compared to H. indica originally described in India. Results. The presence of H. indica isolated from the sugar cane crop is reported in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Likewise, the results obtained in this investigation identified as the characteristics of infectious juveniles, as well as amphitic males and females do not present differences in relation to the morphometry, morphometry and morphology of the original description; as well as in the molecular studies of the SU rDNA. Implications. Therefore, the presence of H. indica strain CP13JA is considered important within the sugarcane crop and for the state of Veracruz where it was isolated, as well as the potential that this isolation may have for the insect pest insects belonging that attack this crop. Conclusion. H. indica strain CP13JA does not present morphometric and molecular differences with the species recently described in India, in addition the presence of H. indica is considered new within the cultivation of sugar cane in Mexico
VARIABILITY ANALYSIS OF WILD GUATEMALAN AVOCADO GERMPLASM BASED ON AGRO-MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS
Authors: Ruiz Chután José Alejandro , Berdúo-Sandoval Julio Ernesto , Maňourová Anna , Kalousová Maria , Villanueva-González Carlos Enrique , Fernández Eloy , Žiarovská Jana , Sánchez-Pérez Amílcar , Lojka Bohdan
Published: May 2023

Background. For the Guatemalan culture, the avocado (Persea americana Mill) represents more than a crop, since it has religious, mythical, economical, and medicinal significance typical of the center of domestication of the species. Although there is speculation about the wide variability of wild avocado germplasm, there are no studies describing avocado populations. Objective. To explore wild germplasm based on agro-morphological characteristics using the standardized descriptors for avocado (Persea spp.). Methodology. The distribution of characteristics of 189 avocado trees across eight populations was evaluated using cross-tabulation and Chi-square testing. In order to properly handle qualitative and quantitative data, it was employed the factor analysis of mixed data (FAMD) and hierarchical clustering on principal components (HCPC) to analyze the relationship and variation of features within and between populations. Results. The samples showed various morphological characteristics that indicate the presence of Mexican, Guatemalan, and West Indian avocado races in Guatemala. The FAMD revealed that the fruit shape, skin color and flesh texture, and anise odor in the leaves are ideal traits for distinguishing between individual trees. At the population level, the HCPC showed considerable variance amongst the studied trees but no distinct geographic groups of the samples. Implications. Although not all wild avocados grown in Guatemala are of the highest quality, several trees of extraordinary excellence are strewn over the republic's highlands. Thus, due to the danger posed by the introduction of commercial varieties, it is advisable preserving the germplasm. Conclusion. The clustering methods revealed that the 189 avocado trees could be regrouped into three main clusters. The morphological descriptors proved to be useful for grouping trees according to known races and can therefore be used in the characterization of cultivars and wild trees whose ancestry is unknown.
Serum Glypican-3 and Interleukin-6 Levels in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Basmakcı Ayşe , Gürdal Esra , Selcen Pala Ayşe , Kutlu Orkide , Adaş Mine , Şahin Mustafa , İncirkuş Fatih , Arabacı Çiğdem , Dikker Okan
Published: May 2023

Amaç: COVID-19 tanılı hastalarda glipikan-3 düzeylerini belirlemeyi, bu değerleri sağlıklı kontrollerle karşılaştırmayı; ayrıca glipikan-3 düzeylerinin interlökin-6 (IL-6) dahil inflamatuar belirteçlerle ilişkisini ve hastalık patogenezindeki rolünü belirlemeyi amaçladık.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya toplam 88 olgu (58 hasta ve 30 kontrol) dahil edildi. Olguların tıbbi öyküsü ve laboratuvar bulguları kaydedildi. Serum glipikan-3 ve IL-6 seviyeleri Enzim-bağlı immünosorbent ölçüm yöntemi ile analiz edildi.

Bulgular: Alanin aminotransferaz (ALT), aspartat aminotransferaz (AST), C-reaktif protein (CRP), D-dimer, ferritin, laktat dehidrojenaz (LDH) ve IL-6 seviyeleri COVID-19 hasta grubunda sağlıklı kontrollere göre anlamlı derecede yüksek bulunurken, glipikan-3 seviyeleri hasta grubunda anlamlı derecede daha düşüktü (p <0,001). Glipikan-3 seviyeleri, serum AST, CRP, ferritin, IL-6 ve LDH seviyeleri ile anlamlı ve ters korelasyon gösterdi (p<0.05).

Sonuç: COVID-19 hastalarında glipikan-3 düzeylerinin daha düşük olduğunu bulduk. Ek olarak, serum glipikan-3 seviyeleri, CRP ve IL-6 seviyeleri ile ters ilişkilidir. Glipikan-3' ü hedeflemek, COVID-19'un patofizyolojisini anlamada faydalı olabilir.
CK-MB Aktivite ve Kütle Ölçüm Yöntemlerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Gürpınar Ahmet Burak , Yönden Zafer
Published: May 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, Akut miyokard infarktüsü (AMI) tanısında laboratuvar belirteçlerinden birisi olan CK-MB parametresinin ölçümü için kullanılan aktivite yöntemi ile kütle yöntemlerinin analitik performansları ve tanısal yeterlilikleri değerlendirildi. Ayrıca serum ve plazma örneklerinde CK-MB sonuçları arasında fark olup olmadığı incelendi.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Yöntemlerin analitik performansların belirlenmesi için geri kazanım, interferans, yöntem karşılaştırma ve tekrarlanabilirlik çalışmaları yapıldı. Ayrıca serum ve plazma örneklerinde ölçülen CK-MB sonuçları karşılaştırıldı.

Bulgular: Deney-içi ve deneyler-arası tekrarlanabilirlik sonuçları;her iki yöntem için patolojik düzey serum havuzlarında belirlenmiş arzu edilen %belirsizlik değerinden daha küçük bulunurken, normal düzey serum havuzu için ise, kütle yönteminde belirlenmiş arzu edilen %belirsizlik değerinden düşük, aktivite yönteminde daha yüksek bulundu.Kütle yönteminde%92.5, aktivite yönteminde ise %92.9 geri kazanım tespit edildi. Yöntemler arasında korelasyon katsayısı (r) 0.976 olarak bulundu. CK-MB aktivite için hem duyarlılık hem de özgüllük değeri %90, eğri altında kalan alan (AUC) ise 0.939 olarak bulundu. CK-MB kütle için hem duyarlılık hem de özgüllük değeri %95, AUC ise 0.980 olarak bulundu. Her iki yöntem için patolojik düzeyde plazma ve serum değerleri arasında anlamlı fark görülmedi. Normal düzeyler için, CK-MB aktivite yöntemiyle ölçülen plazma örnekleri serum örneklerinden daha düşük bulunurken (p=0.0039), kütle yönteminde plazma örnekleri serum örneklerinden daha yüksek bulundu (p=0.0078).

Sonuç: CK-MB ölçümüne ait kütle ve aktivite yöntemlerinin analitik performansları ve tanısal yeterliliklerinin birbiri ile uyumlu olduğu bulundu. Serum ve plazma örneklerinde, patolojik seviyedeki CK-MB değerlerinde her iki yöntemle ölçülen sonuçların birbiriyle uyumlu olduğu, ancak normal düzeyde birbirinden farklı olduğu bulundu.
Aktive Parsiyal Tromboplastin Zamanı, Protrombin Zamanı ve Fibrinojenin Diurnal Varyasyonu
Authors: Semerci Tuna , İhtiyar Alperen , Arslan Fatma Demet , Köseoğlu Mehmet Hicri
Published: May 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada günlük rutinde en çok kullanılan koagulasyon testleri olan aktive parsiyal tromboplastin zamanı (APTT), protrombin zamanı (PT) ve plazma fibrinojeninin gün içindeki değişimlerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya alınan gönüllülerden 9.00, 12.00, 15.00, 18.00 ve 24.00 saatlerinde kan alındı. PT, APTT ve fibrinojen parametrelerin analizi için ACL Top 500 cihazında (Instrumentation Laboratory, Bedford, MA, USA) orjinal kitleriyle optik yöntem kullanıldı. Saat 09.00'da alınan örnekler bazal olarak kabul edildi. Günün değişik saatlerinde elde edilen plazmalardan APTT, PT ve fibrinojen sonucu, istatistiksel ve klinik olarak saat 09.00'da elde edilen bazal sonuçlarla karşılaştırılarak diurnal varyasyon araştırıldı.

Bulgular: Çalışmamıza yaşları 18-50 yaş arasında olan toplam 15 (10 erkek, 5 kadın) sağlıklı gönüllü dahil edildi. Çalışmamızda PT değerlerinde bazal düzeye göre klinik ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık saptanmadı (p< 0.0125). APTT de fibrinojen de saat 09.00’da en yüksek olup gün içindeki tüm sonuçlar bazal düzeyden klinik olarak anlamlı düşük bulundu (APTT saat 12.00 % değişim maksimum -%13.36, Fibrinojen saat 24.00 % değişim maksimum -%9.81) Bazal değer ile karşılaştırdığımızda APTT ve fibrinojen düzeyleri bazı saatlerde bazale göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düşük bulundu (p< 0.0125).

Sonuç: Koagulasyon testlerinden PT gün içinde değişiklik göstermemiştir. APTT ve fibrinojen değerlerinde ise gün içinde farklılıklar tespit edilmiş olup, klinik değerlendirmede numune alım saatlerinin dikkate alınması önerilir.
Tula in the Russian National Picture of the World
Authors: Zakharova N. N.
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the formation of the concept of Tula in the Russian national picture of the world. The article describes the informational, cognitive-figurative and pragmatic-interpretive components of the concept of «Tula» as a provincial, craft, weapons city. Tula lemma usage selection of contexts from National Corpus of Russian language, Tula State University students survey, as well as fragments of text selected by the author on this topic were used for the conduct of this scientifi c research. Linguistic analysis of the text, structural method of semantics of language unit description, conceptual analysis were used as methods of study. The research resulted in description of linguo-cognitive featured of the “Tula concept” as a fragment of Russian national cognitive and linguistic vision of the world, that has been verbalized in lexics, paremiology, fi gurative constructs of texts of different genres. It has also found its refl ection in strategies and tactics of communicative behavior in Russian ethnic group.
Estrategias metodológicas para la formación de personas con necesidades educativas especiales a nivel universitario
Authors: Solis Garcia Mariana , Cabezas Vila María , Rivadeneira Intriago Mariana
Published: May 2023

El actual artículo refiere a la necesidad en la actualidad de los docentes para la incursión de las estrategias metodológicas para la formación de personas con necesidades educativas especiales a nivel universitario. Unos de los puntos que sobresalen del presente estudio la necesidad la necesidad de formación del profesorado en metodologías que atiendan a la diversidad en la universidad.  Por un lado, se defiende la obligación legal de asegurar la igualdad de oportunidades para todos los estudiantes y además se plantea que una de las vías de mejora debe ser la formación del profesorado en paradigmas de referencia creados para atender a la diversidad de estudiantes, especialmente, el diseño universal para el aprendizaje. Como instrumentos de recolección de datos se utiliza una encuesta aplicada a los docentes que trabajaron directamente con estudiantes NEE. En este estudio la principal herramienta requerida por el profesorado es tener una orientación por parte de la IES, para lograr una adecuada mediación en el proceso de transmisión del conocimiento
Analysis of Entrepreneurship Pedagogy and Students' Mindset towards Self Employment in Nigeria
Authors: Salau Abdulazeez Alhaji , Akanbi Kamoru Lanre
Published: May 2023

The support from higher institutions to facilitate entrepreneurship development courses is at an alarmingrate at all levels. Despite this support, the rate of unemployment among university graduates continues toincrease daily. The study examined how entrepreneurial curricula in selected universities in Kwara Stateinfluence students' mindset on entrepreneurship. The study adopted a thematic analysis based on datacollected from the in-depth interviews obtained from nine students across the selected universities inKwara State. They concluded that students were engaged in industrial attachments, vocational skills,workshops, and group projects that greatly influenced students' mindsets toward entrepreneurialbehaviours through skills acquisition and team building. The findings also revealed that the study hasimplications on strategy development for entrepreneurship development curricula of universities in KwaraState and students' goals. Therefore, it is recommended that the students' entrepreneurial mindset shouldbe enhanced through career team building; the schools should encourage undergraduates to attendworkshops, acquire vocational skills and also encourage the students on holiday jobs.
Sexual Dimorphism in toe impression among Bidayuhs of Malaysian Borneo for Crime Scene Application
Authors: Moorthy T. Nataraja , MAK Hairunnisa , Babat Collin
Published: May 2023

Background and aim: Impression evidence found in crime scenes are used for identification. Like finger impression, foot and toe impressions are currently considered as valuable clue used for gender identity. This study investigates the relationship between gender and toe print ridge density in the Bidayuh population in Malaysian Borneo so that the findings may be applied in real crime scenes.Materials and method: The sample collection was conducted at Sarawak state, Malaysian Borneo and recruited consented 100 males and 100 females of Bidayuh population, considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The toe impressions were collected by inking technique, following the standard procedure and five areas in five left toes and five right toes (great toe, second toe, third toe, fourth toe and little toe) were designated for analysis from each foot of the participant. The samples were analysed and calculated the toe impression ridge density using a standard magnifier. The findings were presented in the form of tables and graphs.Results: The result shows that the ridge density of females was found to be comparatively higher than males in all five toes on both sides. The ridge density on the left toes is not the mirror image of the right toes in both genders. Thus suitable densities show bilateral asymmetry. The statistical analysis shows that maximum sex differences observed in the third toe on the right (t value 7.77) and left (t value 9.473) side of this study population.Conclusion: The study concluded that ridge density in toe impression on the Bidayuh population provided helpful information on gender determination. Even the presence of a single toe impression is sufficient for crime scene application.
Importance of Ethnic Relations Courses in Shaping Social Cohesion among Undergraduate Students
Authors: Mohamed Kamil Ibrahim Majid
Published: May 2023

This study determines and identifies the importance of Ethnic Relations in giving an integrated value among university students in Malaysia. This study focuses on the private institution in Shah Alam to discuss how the objectives of the courses affect the unity among the students. The private institution was chosen because the ethnic demographics in Peninsular Malaysia are balanced well between the three major ethnic groups. Additionally, this study explores how instructors can effectively communicate the three main objectives of the course to the students. Moreover, this study examines how the main objectives, as determined through content analysis, may provide an integrative value to the students and portray the values derived from the subjects in their daily lives.
Experience, Satisfaction, Attitude, and Challenges of Virtual Learning amongst Undergraduate Students of Management and Science University (MSU) during MCO.
Authors: Tan Suk Fei , Ng Kwok Wen , Wong Charng Choon , Mohammad Bostanudin F. , Al Meslamani Ahmad Z , Enti Hariadha , Abdullah Ibrahim , Sharif Ishak Sharifah Intan Zainun
Published: May 2023

Background and aim: The learning experience, satisfaction, attitude (ESA), and challenges are important in the evaluation of distance education courses. Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst students from April to May 2020. A total of 251 students were approached to participate in this study. The questionnaire was validated using Cronbach's alpha (0.946) and distributed online socio-demographic and ESA questions. The data was collected and analysed by using IBM SPSS version 23. Result: 70.5% of respondents was female and 7.5% of the respondents in this survey was mature students (>25 years old). Respondents had average ESA towards VL during this MCO period (mean = 2.79, 2.86, 2.50). Gender, age, faculty, year of study and mode of study were not significantly associated to experience and satisfaction towards blended learning. However, age and mode of study were significantly associated towards the attitude in VL (p<0.05). There was also correlation between experience and satisfaction (r = 0.721, p < 0.01), experience, and attitude (r = 0.575, p < 0.01) and satisfaction and attitude (r = 0.507, p < 0.01). The main challenge in VL that students reported is lacking good internet connection, which dampened the learning process. Conclusion: Our results shown student had average ESA towards VL. There is a need to offer affordable high-speed internet and to instil active learning with gadget among students in Malaysia.
Factors Affecting Enterprise Risk Management in the Public Listed Financial Services Sector
Authors: Ahmad Azman Aida Nurina , Salleh Siti Khadijah , Othman Jaizah , Yousefi Nejad Maryam , Md Kassim Aza Alina , Mohd Talib Zunirah
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of factors or determinants that could affect Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), focusing on the financial services sector listed in Bursa Malaysia. The study used 31 financial services companies’ annual reports from 2011 until 2020. A logit regression approach is used, and the dummy variable used as the dependent variable is equal to one if firms implement ERM and zero if not. Four independent variables are firm size, leverage, profitability, and cash reserves. The findings of this study are that profitability, leverage, and cash reserves are significant factors in ERM implementation. However, firm sizes show negative related to ERM implementation. This research is limited to the industry that only focuses on the financial services sector and some companies do not have annual report information. Nevertheless, the research demonstrates how the company that implements ERM or has Chief Risk Officer will be able to manage their risk systematically and do decision-making better. This study focuses on the implementation of ERM in the financial services industry, where most researchers focus on all sectors and relate ERM implementation with firm value
Assessing the comprehension of the students in Philippine fable short stories: Basis for an intervention program
Authors: Federe Rose Marie , Gomonid Hazel , Jose Jeany , Genelza Genesis Gregorious
Published: May 2023

Reading is particularly challenging because there are so many factors to consider. However, some studies show that there are ways to support readers in improving their reading abilities. This study tested students' comprehension of short stories based on Philippine fables. Background knowledge, active reading skills, critical thinking, intense reading, reading background, story comprehension, the impact of short stories, and the use of short stories in language learning are all indications of reading comprehension. A quantitative, non-experimental Intervention Program was used in this investigation. For first- through fourth-year English education majors, researchers identify 402 respondents. There are 80 items total in the questionnaire, 10 for each indication. According to the results, Active reading and Reading background had the highest mean of 2 for reading comprehension. On the other hand, story comprehension scored the lowest mean of 6 for reading comprehension. According to the data, pupils struggle, especially with reading. Researchers developed an intervention program to gauge students' reading comprehension (Action Plan on Reading Intervention for Struggling Students). This can assess their reading abilities and help them to be good readers.
Purchase Intention of Islamic Insurance: A Case Study of Takaful in Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Afrin , Moonmoon Sabiha Farzana
Published: May 2023

Islamic Insurance has recently been one of the most prominent Islamic financial services among the Muslim as well as non-Muslim community in the world. In Bangladesh, the service is also getting popularity to the people for the special features like risk-bearing by all of the participants, interest-free investment of funds etc. Considering the rapid growth of Islamic financial products worldwide and inadequate research on the limited reach of these services, this study aims to explore the factors affecting the customers’ purchase intention of Islamic insurance services in Bangladesh. The cross-sectional study has been conducted based on the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) on the data collected through a self-administered questionnaire from 392 respondents. According to the study, it is revealed that compatibility, religiosity, customer awareness, reliability and trust have significant positive impact on customers’ purchase intention towards Takaful services in Bangladesh. The study result will help the service providers to look into the factors while tailoring their products and services. The policy makers should also know about the determinants so that they can formulate policies that promote the growth of the takaful industry and increase access to these products for consumers.
A Study on Ethical Challenges Faced by the Credit Officers in the Banking Industry of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Mohammad Ariful , Ashraf Aysha
Published: May 2023

This article covers the need for ethical norms and identifies ethical difficulties that arise in credit sections of the private banking industry in Bangladesh. A research sample of 25 commercial banks has been included, and 239 questionnaires were accepted as a sample for the purpose of estimation and hypothesis development. The variables included are qualitative in nature. Linear regression model was used for data analysis. The dependent variable is the challenge level in credit department, and the independent variables are sales target, higher authority pressure, central bank and government regulation, unethical financial incentive, and request from acquaintances. The findings show that there is a significant influence on the challenge level of credit department by sales target, higher authority pressure, central bank and government regulation, and unethical financial incentive. Therefore, it is recommended that banks increase their focus on upholding the code of conduct, thereby enhancing ethical standards for long-term profitability and improved customer satisfaction.
Remittances, Financial Development and Economic Growth of Different Financial Systems: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Ferdaous Dr. Jannatul
Published: May 2023

This paper investigates the relationship between remittances and the development of a financial system in impacting economic growth by using a panel dataset of 44 countries from 2001 to 2019. The paper examines the effects of remittance and financial development on the economic growth of different financial systems by employing Pooled OLS, Fixed Effects, and Random Effects estimation methods.The results from the Fixed Effects analysis suggest a significant negative effect of remittance on economic growth and no significant effect of the different variables taken to represent financial development. System Generalized Method of Moments (SGMM) accounts for the endogeneity between remittance and financial development and any other endogenous errors created within the model. The SGMM findings show no significant effect of remittance or financial development. With the incorporation of financial systems into the equation, it is evident that the impact of financial development varied among the two types of financial systems.
Employee Perception on the Impact of Knowledge Management on Organizational Performance: A Study on Academic and Non-Academic Staff in the Higher Education Sector of Bangladesh
Authors: Uddin Dr. Md. Mesbah , Sultana Farha
Published: May 2023

The primary focus of the study is to ascertain whether there is a clear relationship between knowledge management (KM) and organizational performance (OP) by looking at the impacts of universities. Because of the sharper competition in the education sector, educational institutions must adopt knowledge management to be effective. Knowledge management methods employed at the Bangladeshi universities are still inadequate to fulfill ambitious priorities; KM practices must be improved from a variety of structural, facility, and cultural perspectives among academic actors. In this study, a survey method is employed with a questionnaire to gather primary data. Target populations of the study were academic and non-academic members of staff of some selected universities of Bangladesh. Three hypotheses were proposed and evaluated through using partial least squares structural equation modeling technique. Findings of the study revealed that knowledge management has a positive impact on performance of the higher educational institutions. The research also discovered that knowledge management has a significant impact on organizational performance which, ultimately, improves the educational performance. However, Knowledge sharing between the universities and the faculties are acute in Bangladesh. In order to deal with the contemporary methods and approaches, efficiency of the academic staff must be improved. It is recommended that academic institutes and other organizations use knowledge management to effectively achieve organizational goals. Additionally, it is important to make sure that academic and non-academic staff receives the proper training and development so they may have the information necessary to successfully address today’s difficulties. This study aims to shed light on this issue as well as experimentally investigate the relationship between organizational performance (OP) and knowledge management (KM).
Evaluation of an educational program for nurses providing cancer symptom management: The pan-Canadian Oncology Symptom Triage and Remote Support Online Tutorial
Authors: Stacey Dawn , Carley Meg , Davis Andra
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Evaluate the pan-Canadian Oncology Symptom Triage and Remote Support (COSTaRS) open-access online tutorial. Methods: Retrospective pre-/post-test evaluation of nurses who completed the tutorial knowledge test and/or acceptability survey. The tutorial was modeled after the previously evaluated in-person workshop to prepare nurses providing cancer symptom management using COSTaRS practice guides. Results: From 2017-2021, 743 nurses completed the knowledge test and 749 nurses evaluated the tutorial. Mean knowledge score was 4.4/6 and 83% of participants achieved passing scores. Compared to pre-tutorial, nurses improved their perceived confidence in assessing, triaging, guiding patients in self-care (p<0.001), and ability to use the COSTaRS guides (p<0.001). Nurses rated the tutorial as easy to understand (95%), just the right amount of information (92%), providing new information (75%), overall good to excellent (89%), and would recommend to others (83%). Conclusions: Over 700 nurses accessed the tutorial. After completion, nurses demonstrated good knowledge and improved perceived confidence in cancer symptom management.
Psychosocial and supportive care needs of individuals with advanced myeloma
Authors: Rowland Suzanne , Forbes Robin , Howell Doris , Kelly Helen , Haghayegh Arta , Cardinale Maja , Ramnanan Trisha , Mayo Samantha
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand, from the patient’s perspective, their experience of living with advanced multiple myeloma, the psychosocial impact, and needs for support in managing and adapting to this illness. Methods: An interpretive descriptive approach was used. Individual semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with each participant, which focused on eliciting their descriptions of psychosocial issues and concerns, as well as the supports they use for coping with cancer. Transcripts were analyzed using interpretive description, resulting in the generation of common themes that represented the data. Results: The sample comprised twelve adults with a diagnosis of advanced multiple myeloma who had undergone at least three lines of treatment or were transfusion dependent. All participants were receiving ambulatory care for their myeloma in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Four themes were generated: (1) confusion about the diagnosis and treatment options; (2) challenges in finding relevant information; (3) dealing with the chronicity of treatment side effects; (4) social support as critical for coping with the life-threat of multiple myeloma. Conclusion: Findings suggest that the psychosocial impact of living with advanced multiple myeloma is greatly impacted by one’s ability to understand the complexities of the diagnosis and access supports to cope with its physical and emotional consequences. Clinical interventions specifically tailored to meeting the information and support needs of this population are needed. Keywords: multiple myeloma, interpretive description, qualitative, psychosocial
Humanistic nursing tailored to the needs of young men with cancer
Authors: El-Akhras Ali , Bilodeau Karine
Published: May 2023

The goal of this study is to describe and understand humanistic nursing that is tailored to the needs of young men (18–39 years) with cancer. Eight young men with cancer (n = 8, average age = 28 years) were interviewed individually. Two themes emerged from the interviews: (1) trust between nurse and patient is paramount; and (2) this patient population has needs that are not currently being met through the humanistic nursing approach. The results of the iterative qualitative analysis of the data suggest that humanistic nursing tailored to young men with cancer should address their need to express their feelings, to be active and to receive psychological support. Keywords: nursing care, patient experience, young adults, men, cancer, humanistic, qualitative research, Canada