bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Learners’ Critical Thinking and Motivation as Significant Standpoint in Whole Brain Teaching in Science
Authors:   https://orcid.org/:0000-0003-2933-3944, https:/orcid.org/0000-0003-4886-3414, karenjoy.belen@deped.gov.ph, juliefe.panoy@lspu.edu.ph, Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus, San Pablo City, Laguna Philippines, A. Belen Karen Joy , D. Panoy julie Fe
Published: January 2023

The study was conducted to investigate learners’ critical thinking and motivation as significant standpoints in whole-brain teaching. Furthermore, it aimed to determine the difference in the results of test scores as to critical thinking skills and determine the motivational level of the students after being exposed to whole-brain teaching techniques. Two groups of posttest design were used. Sixty (60) Grade 8 students clustered into two (2) groups were selected as respondents in San Pablo City Science Integrated High School during the academic year 2021-2022. Survey questionnaires and test questions were utilized to obtain the data. The motivation questionnaire results indicate that the respondents showed a high level of motivation after exposure to whole-brain teaching techniques in both groups and results revealed that there was no significant difference between the students’ mean test scores exposed to attention-getter whole-brain teaching techniques and brain-engager whole-brain teaching techniques. This suggests that whenever the students are exposed to any of the two sets of whole-brain teaching techniques, their critical thinking skills performance will be consistent. Keywords – Whole Brain Teaching, Critical Thinking Skills, Motivation, Mean Scores, Science Curriculum
Strategic Intervention Material: A Tool in Improving TLE Performance of Grade 7 Students
Authors:   abbyshyne.exconde@deped.gov.ph, edna.briones@lspu.edu.ph, Alaminos Integrated National High School, Department of Education, Philippines, Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus, Philippines, M. Exconde Abby Shyne , O. Briones Edna
Published: January 2023

The study sought to develop a Strategic Intervention Material in Cookery 7 to determine its relationship to TLE performance of thirty (30) Grade 7 students from Alaminos Integrated National High School, Alaminos, Laguna enrolled during school year 2021 – 2022. This study utilized a pretest and posttest to assess the level of performance of the students in Cookery before and after utilizing the SIM. Frequency count, mean, and percentage were used to determine the profile of the respondents. Mean and standard deviation was used to determine the student’s perception of the SIM in Cookery 7. Study shows that the overall perception and evaluation of the SIM is very satisfactory. Moreover, findings revealed that there is a significant difference in the pretest and posttest scores of the students before and after using the SIM in Cookery and there is no significant relationship between the perception of the student on SIM related variables and their performance in Cookery except for Affective Skill. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the hypothesis posited earlier in this study stating that there is no significant difference between the pretest and posttest of the respondents is not sustained. However, the hypothesis signifying non-existence of the relationship between the respondent’s perception of the SIM related variables and their performance in cookery is sustained except for their affective skill which was found significant. Keywords: Strategic Intervention Material, SIM Components, SIM Characteristics, Students Performance
Decoding Communicative Intent: Rhetoric Moves and Metadiscourse in DepEd Funded Research Papers
Authors:   Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation/ DepEd Lucena City Lucena City, Philippines, oestarjennifer@gmail.com, M. Oestar Jennifer
Published: January 2023

This study sought to decode the communicative intent of the analyzed rhetoric moves and metadiscourse markers of basic and action research funded under the Department of Education’s Basic Education Research Fund (BERF). Genre Analysis was used to analyze the corpora of the 30 BERF papers completed from 2016-2022. With the aid of coding sheets, the following structures were used: a combination of Hardjanto’s (1997; 2017) and Kosasih’s (2018) Abstract; Swales and Feak’s (2012) Introduction, Mc Combes’ (2019; 2021) Research Questions; Kwan’s (2006) Literature Review; DepEd’s Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy; a combination of Lim (2006), Peacock (2011), Kanoksilapatham (2012) and Huang’s (2014) Methodology; Swales and Feak’s (2012) Results and Discussion, and Yang & Allison’s (2003) Conclusion and Recommendation moves and steps framework. Using the Krippendorff alpha coefficient, the inter-rater reliability of the coders was set at almost perfect agreement (0. 838 or 84%). Generally, 26 obligatory, 31 optional, and 25 non-obligatory moves and steps were identified per the research section. Metadiscourse markers were determined utilizing AntConc 4.0.10 and were ranked as follows: (1) Evidentials, (2) Transition, (2) Self-mentions, (4) Code glosses, (5) Frame Markers, (6) Attitude Markers, (7) Hedges, (8) Engagement Markers, (9) Boosters, and (10) Endophoric Markers. Integrating the rhetoric moves, steps, and markers, the researcher came up with the six communicative intents (Inform, Outline, Convince, Explain, Present, Integrate) in writing research. A structure for writing BERF research proposal and completed papers were crafted in response to the findings. This study shall promote the culture of research, contribute to the growing literature, address gaps, and open opportunities for follow-up studies. Keywords: Communicative intent, genre analysis, metadiscourse, rhetoric moves, research papers
Enterprise Risk Management in the Nigerian Insurance Industry
Authors:   Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos, Nigeria, Saka T. S. , Abere O. J. ,   University of Lagos, Nigeria
Published: January 2023

The study looked at how Nigerian-listed insurance companies performed in terms of enterprise risk management (ERM). An ex post facto research design was used in the study. According to Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) data, as of December 30, 2021, there were 23 insurance businesses listed on the Exchange (NSE). Ten Nigerian insurance firms made up the sample size. In choosing the selected firms, we used the convenience sampling approach. The sample firms’ financial statements and annual reports were used to collect data for the study. The statutory audit of the financial accounts served as the foundation for validity and reliability. Inferential (multiple regressions) and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. According to the findings, ERM has no significant impact on the earnings per share, return on assets, or return on equity of Nigerian-listed insurance companies. According to the study’s findings, ERM has little or no financial impact on Nigeria’s listed insurance businesses. The research proposed that risk committee meetings be held regularly in order to improve performance and that members of the committee should be proficient in managing risk-related issues. It also suggested that the committee be allowed to operate independently.
Endogenous maternal serum preimplantation factor levels in earlyonset preeclamptic pregnancies
Authors: OZTEN Muhammet Atay , KARACA Ece
Published: January 2023

Objective: Preimplantation-factor (PIF) is a new peptide with many potential functions. We aimed to compare the maternal serum PIF levels among early-onset preeclamptic patients with the healthy controls at the same gestational age.
Patients and Methods: Thirty-nine early-onset preeclamptic (< 34 gestational weeks) patients and 45 healthy expecting women have been added to our study. Patients with or suspicion of any chronical maternal disease, gestational diabetes, twin pregnancies, fetal or placental anomalies or any other obstetric complications have been excluded. Competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (Elabscience Biotechnology Co., Texas, USA) has been used to analyze the PIF levels in the collected samples. Gestational age, maternal age, gravida, parity, fetal growth, body mass index (BMI), maternal weight and height, plasma PIF levels have been collected/measured and analyzed in both groups.
Results: The primary outcome of our study –the Preimplantation Factor- was significantly higher in study group than the healthy controls (100.36 ± 41.92 vs. 83.14 ± 51.27 p=0.016).
Conclusions: We have found the PF levels statistically higher in the study group. PIF levels might have a role in the progression and pathogenesis of the preeclamptic patients. Further studies with larger groups have to be planned and performed to resolve the real relation between PIF and preeclampsia.
El papel de las regiones en la actual Unión Europea
Authors: Tuñón Navarro Jorge , Dandoy Régis
Published: January 2023

En este trabajo se analizan tanto la situación actual como el rol que pueden llegar a jugar las regiones en la UE, teniendo en cuenta que desde hace ya casi dos décadas las regiones europeas han venido demandando un mayor poder de decisión, dentro de un sistema “entonces y todavía ahora estatocéntrico”. En este recorrido por convertirse en verdaderos “actores” de la acción política en la arena europea, los investigadores tienen en cuenta una doble perspectiva: por una parte, focalizan su atención en los sucesivos avances concedidos a las regiones en los diferentes tratados; y por otra, evalúan los progresos e incluso la conveniencia de mayores avances a partir de la entrada en vigor del Tratado de Lisboa.
¿Sabemos elegir? Introducción al estudio de la conducta económica de
Authors: Pinto Prades José Luis , Starmer Chris , Loomes Graham
Published: January 2023

"En este número se dan a conocer los últimos avances relacionados con la aplicación de la psicología a la realidad económica y a debatir en torno a sus aplicaciones en el diseño de políticas públicas y sus implicaciones para la regulación de los mercados de trabajo. Mientras que el profesor Starmer se centra en aspectos fundamentalmente científicos de la llamada “economía del comportamiento”, reflexionando sobre cuál es su papel y valía en la ciencia económica; el profesor Loomes profundiza en los “límites de la racionalidad”, mostrando cómo hasta en los experimentos más simples, las elecciones, los juicios y los valores humanos manifiestan una considerable variabilidad. Se recogen dos conferencias pronunciadas, en mayo de 2009, por los profesores Starmer y Loomes, que fueron organizadas por el Centro de Estudios Andaluces: "Comprendiendo las preferencias : lo que hemos aprendido de la economía del comportamiento" de Chris Starmer y "Los límites de la racionalidad: implicaciones en experimentos, encuestas y políticas públicas" de Graham Loomes.
Obstáculos y oportunidades. Análisis de la movilidad social
Authors: Marqués Perales Ildefonso
Published: January 2023

"En este estudio se analiza cómo en la movilidad que se da entre padres e hijos, en términos de ocupación laboral y de pertenencia a una clase social, se pueden conocer algunos de los cambios que transforman y determinan la estructura de la sociedad.
Mutantes de la narrativa andaluza
Authors: Ferré Juan Francisco
Published: January 2023

El estudio pone en valor la obra de una serie de narradores cuyos planteamientos estéticos y de contenido pueden considerarse como una novedad dentro del panorama literario actual. Bajo la denominación de “mutantes” se agrupa a siete autores de origen andaluz o arraigados en Andalucía entre los que se encuentran Mario Cuenca Sandoval, Javier Fernández, Vicente Luis Mora, Braulio Ortiz Poole, Isaac Rosa, Carmen Velasco y el propio Juan Francisco Ferré. Estudio sobre la obra de siete autores: Mario Cuenca Sandoval, Javier Fernández, Juan Francisco Ferré, Vicente Luis Mora, Braulio Ortíz Poole, Isaac Rosa y Carmen Velasco.
La medición del efecto de las externalidades del capital humano en
Authors: Hidalgo-Pérez Manuel
Published: January 2023

El informe mide la externalidad económica del capital humano y el efecto positivo que sobre el salario de un trabajador cualquiera tendría un aumento general de la educación en su empresa, ciudad, región y país.
Elecciones municipales andaluzas de 27 de mayo de 2007
Authors: Montabes Pereira Juan , Ortega Villodres Carmen
Published: January 2023

En este informe se realiza un exhaustivo repaso y un análisis en profundidad de los resultados electorales de las municipales del 27 de mayo en Andalucía. Este informe arroja, a lo largo de cinco capítulos, una serie de conclusiones sobre la participación de los andaluces, en lo que se refiere a una clara tendencia en los votos hacia el bipartidismo PSOE-PP y a la progresiva bajada de la participación en los comicios.
Propuestas para el uso racional del agua en Andalucía
Authors: Garrido Colmenero Alberto , Cardenete Flores Manuel Alejandro , Velázquez Alonso Esther
Published: January 2023

"En este informe se realiza un diagnóstico de las condiciones de base actuales en España, y de un modo especial en Andalucía, para abordar los retos de la política del agua en la próxima década. Tres son los retos fundamentales de las políticas del sector: mejorar la calidad ecológica de las aguas, mejorar la productividad del agua y asegurar la garantía del abastecimiento del agua a las personas y las industrias. Para los autores de este informe, introducir mejoras sustanciales está al alcance de Andalucía y a un coste social y económico plenamente asumible. Otra de las conclusiones aportadas es que la política tarifaria aplicada al sector agrario no consigue un ahorro significativo de agua en dicho sector pero sí logra una relocalización del recurso interesante para la generación de un comportamiento más eficiente desde el punto de vista productivo. Contiene: "La economía del agua en el siglo XXI: los retos y las oportunidades para Andalucía" de Alberto Garrido Colmenero y "El precio del agua y la relocalización del recurso en la economía andaluza" de Manuel Alejandro Cardenete, Esther Velázquez Alonso.
La Reforma del Estatuto del Autonomía para Andalucía
Authors: Agudo Zamora Miguel Jesús , García Blesa Juan , Lara Vila Juan L.
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo recorre la génesis del proceso autonómico en Andalucía, su desarrollo y sus más recientes acontecimientos, desde la transición democrática hasta el último informe elaborado por la Ponencia de la Comisión de Desarrollo Estatutario del Parlamento de Andalucía el 21 de junio de 2005.
Nueva especie de Euspilotus Lewis de Bolivia (Coleoptera: histeridae)
Authors: Arriagada Gerardo , Kovarik Peter W.
Published: January 2023

Se describe Euspilotus boliviensis n. sp.. Se entregan figuras de la genitalia masculina y femenina, además de algunas estructuras cefálicas. Los ejemplares fueron capturados en madrigueras de Ctenomys sp., en localidades de la región Brasilero-Paranense y de la provincia biogeográfica del Cerrado Occidental de Bolivia. Se discute la posición taxonómica de esta nueva especie, dentro del género Euspilotus.
Sobre la presencia de Chileoniscus armadillidioides Schmidt, 2007 (Isopoda: Oniscidea) en el bosque costero de Manquemapu, Región de Los Lagos, Chile
Authors: Pérez-Schultheiss Jorge
Published: January 2023

Se reporta el hallazgo del isópodo terrestre Chileoniscus armadillidioides Schmidt, 2007 en la cordillera costera del Sarao, en la comuna de Purranque, Región de Los Lagos. Esta constituye la primera referencia a la especie luego de su descripción original, en la isla de Chiloé. Se presentan figuras y una diagnosis para el reconocimiento de la especie.
Herpetozoos de la Reserva Nacional Altos de Lircay, Región del Maule, Chile
Authors: Castro-Pastene Carlos , Carrasco Héctor
Published: January 2023

Se compila y actualiza la lista de especies de herpetozoos presentes en la Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, mediante información bibliográfica, análisis de individuos colectados y observaciones de los autores. En base a literatura y registros propios, logramos establecer un total de 12 especies de reptiles y cuatro anfibios presentes en esta Área Silvestre Protegida. Se concluye que debido a la poca información disponible se necesitan estudios específicos de distribución para algunas especies.
El Pato Rinconero Heteronetta atricapilla en Chile, historia natural su distribución y huéspedes, con un nuevo huésped para Chile
Authors: Marín Manuel
Published: January 2023

Se revisa para Chile, la distribución, movimientos post reproductivos, fenología reproductiva y los huéspedes de la única especie de pato parasitario obligado el Pato Rinconero (Heteroneta atricapilla). En Chile es una especie rara y tiene una distribución restringida a la zona central del país al menos durante su época reproductiva. En época post reproductiva, no hay un patrón evidente, pero se han detectado movimientos desde la zona central donde se reproduce, en ambas direcciones sur y norte del país. En Argentina, su centro de distribución, parasita 26 especies y en Chile con la información presente solo parasita cinco, pero potencialmente hay 12 especies más. Al parecer hay una sobreoferta de nidos de taguas (Fulica sp.) y puede no requerir otras especies. Se incluye un nuevo huésped para Chile el Perrito (Himantopus mexicanus) y se actualiza la lista general de huéspedes.
Primer mamífero Mesozoico de Chile: el registro más austral de un gondwanaterio del Cretácico tardío
Authors: Goin Francisco J. , Martinelli Agustín G. , Soto-Acuña Sergio , Vieytes Emma C. , Manríquez Leslie M. E. , Fernández Roy A. , Pino Juan Pablo , Trevisan Cristine , Kaluza Jonatan , Reguero Marcelo A. , Leppe Marcelo , Ortiz Héctor , Rubilar-Rogers David , Vargas Alexander O.
Published: January 2023

Se describe a Magallanodon baikashkenke gen. et. sp. nov., un nuevo mamífero gondwanaterio del Cretácico tardío de la Región de Magallanes, en el sur de Chile (Valle del Río de Las Chinas, Estancia Cerro Guido, norte de Puerto Natales, Provincia de Última Esperanza). Las capas portadoras se ubican entre los niveles del Campaniano tardío-Maastrichtiano temprano de la Formación Dorotea (Cuenca de Magallanes/Austral). Los nuevos restos constituyen el registro más austral de un mamífero gondwanaterio del Mesozoico, como así también el primer mamífero Mesozoico conocido para Chile. El nuevo taxón es comparable en tamaño a las formas hipsodontes Gondwanatherium (Cretácico tardío) y Sudamerica (Paleoceno temprano), pero con molares notoriamente braquidontes soportados por cuatro a cinco raíces. Como en otros gondwanaterios, posee al menos un incisivo superior rodentiforme en la serie superior. Se diagnostica y describe brevemente el nuevo taxón, considerado tentativamente como un ferugliotérido (Ferugliotheriidae). De confirmarse esta asignación, este nuevo taxón representaría el miembro de mayor tamaño para la familia. El patrón oclusal de los molariformes, con el desgaste, se semeja también al de otros gondwanaterios, en particular al de los ferugliotéridos y al del sudamerícido Gondwanatherium, agregando en consecuencia más evidencias en favor de la proximidad filogenética entre ambas familias. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de la microestructura del esmalte del incisivo superior de Magallanodon; como resultado, se encontraron varias similitudes importantes con el patrón existente en Gondwanatherium (Sudamericidae). Se discute la significación de Magallanodon en la adquisición, entre los gondwanaterios, de un patrón molariforme caracterizado por la presencia de lofos transversos. Finalmente, se discute la significación del nuevo hallazgo en el contexto de las biotas australes, incluyendo aquellas de Patagonia y Antártica.
Nuevo hallazgo de Nardophyllum genistoides (Phil.) Gray (Asteraceae) en Los Andes centrales de Chile: avances en el conocimiento de su hábitat y especies asociadas.
Authors: Lavandero Nicolas , Santilli Ludovica
Published: January 2023

Se reporta un nuevo registro de Nardophyllum genistoides en Chile. El hábitat difiere considerablemente respecto al previamente publicado. Este hallazgo mejora el conocimiento del hábitat potencial de la especie, y permite enfocar futuros esfuerzos de búsqueda de esta especie tan poco colectada y actualmente considerada En Peligro.
Isópodos terrestres (Crustacea: Isopoda: Oniscidea) del Parque Nacional Bosque Fray Jorge, Región de Coquimbo, Chile
Authors: Pérez-Schultheiss Jorge , Urra Francisco
Published: January 2023

El Parque Nacional Bosque Fray Jorge, ubicado en la cordillera de la costa de la Región de Coquimbo, ocupa un área de clima mediterráneo árido con influencia marina, dominada por formaciones vegetacionales de matorral xerofítico, y con presencia de relictos boscosos asociados a las cimas expuestas a la neblina costera. En este trabajo se documenta la fauna de isópodos terrestres del Parque Nacional Bosque Fray Jorge, basándose en material obtenido durante dos campañas efectuadas en 2017. Las prospecciones fueron exitosas únicamente en microhábitats con presencia de humedad, tales como el supramareal rocoso, los bosques de neblina, aguadas y manantiales asociados a asentamientos humanos. Se registraron un total de 12 especies, distribuidas en 11 géneros y 9 familias, lo que constituye un aumento del 92% en la diversidad de la oniscofauna del área. El 50% de las especies encontradas corresponde a isópodos de origen exótico, mientras que de las especies nativas, al menos dos no estarían descritas. La especie exótica Haplophthalmus danicus es el primer representante de la familia Trichoniscidae conocido en Chile, mientras que Platyarthrus aiasensis y Trichorhina tomentosa corresponden a los primeros isópodos mirmecófilos para el país. Por otro lado, si bien Porcellionides pruinosus y Armadillidium vulgare ya habían sido citadas anteriormente en el país, éstas son las primeras localidades conocidas en Chile continental. Por último, la especie exótica Niambia capensis es citada por primera vez en áreas alejadas de la influencia marina. Entre los isópodos nativos, solo Chileoniscus marmoratus había sido registrado anteriormente en el parque. Sin embargo, se confirma la presencia de Benthanoides sp., Ligia novizelandiae y Tylos chilensis, especies que habían sido reportadas anteriormente en localidades hacia el norte y el sur del área de estudio. El registro de la familia Dubioniscidae requiere confirmación, ya que está basado en material incompleto. Este trabajo ha permitido agregar cinco especies a la oniscofauna chilena, con lo que la diversidad del grupo alcanzaría un total de 15 familias, 27 géneros y 50 especies en el país.
Lista actualizada de los mamíferos vivientes de Chile
Authors: D’Elía Guillermo , Canto Jhoann , Ossa Gonzalo , Verde-Arregoitia Luis Darcy , Bostelmann Enrique , Iriarte Agustín , Amador Luis , Quiroga-Carmona Marcial , Hurtado Natalí , Cadenillas Richard , Valdez Lourdes
Published: January 2023

Se presenta una lista actualizada de los mamíferos vivientes con registros en Chile, compilada en diciembre de 2020. La lista incluye 163 especies silvestres agrupadas en 85 géneros, 31 familias y ocho órdenes. De estas especies, 20 son endémicas del país. También se provee la lista de 22 especies exóticas con poblaciones silvestres en Chile. Dado que aún persisten áreas de Chile que no han sido suficientemente exploradas, al tiempo que varios géneros no han sido adecuadamente revisados, y debido a que el estatus de algunas formas nominales es debatido, avizoramos que esta lista deberá ser actualizada en el futuro cercano.
Yalın Yönetim Alanında Yürütülen Lisansüstü Tezlerin Bibliyometrik Analizi (1996-2022)
Authors: ALP Furkan , AKALIN Betül
Published: January 2023

Yalın Yönetim kavramı, verimliliği ve kaliteyi artırmak için süreçlerde sistematik olarak kademeli değişiklikler gerçekleştirerek israfı önlemeyi amaçlayan ve sürekli iyileştirme kavramını destekleyen bir yaklaşımdır. Yalın sağlık hizmetleri de sağlık hizmetlerinde israfın tanımlanması ve ortadan kaldırılmasına odaklanmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile Yüksek Öğretim Kurulu (YÖK) Başkanlığı Tez Merkezi’nde yalın yönetim konusu ile ilgili yayımlanmış olan tezlerin belirlenen parametreler ile bibliyometrik olarak incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma evrenini 1996-2022 yılları arasında yayımlanan 86 yüksek lisans ve doktora tezi oluşturmaktadır. İncelemeye alınan tezler; tür, yıl, yayın dili, yazarların cinsiyeti, danışman ünvanı, çalışmanın gerçekleştirildiği il, üniversite, enstitü, anabilim dalı, araştırma yöntemi, veri toplama yöntemi, sayfa aralığı ve kullanılan anahtar kelimelere göre bibliyometrik parametreler açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışma, yalın yönetim kavramı ile ilgili literatürde ulusal düzeyde önemli bir boşluğu dolduracaktır ve yalın yönetim konusunda çalışmalar yapacak olan araştırmacılara ön bilgi verecektir.
Knowledge, attitude and factors affecting voluntary HIV counseling and testing services among women of reproductive age group in an Abuja Suburb community, Nigeria
Authors: Bibiana N E , O Emmanuel P , D Amos , M Ramsey Y , Nasir Idris Abdullahi
Published: January 2023

Background: The entry point to prevention, treatment and control measure of HIV infection is Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT).

Objective of Study: This study sought to assess the level of awareness, attitude and preception of VCT among women of reproductive age group in passo community, Abuja, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: Between 1st May to 31st July of 2017, interviewer-based questionares was used to assess the socio-demographic data, knowledge of VCT, perception and attitude towards utilization of VCT and factors affecting VCT utilization. The community was d

ivided into three (3) settlements, each having fifty (50) households, from which one respondent was randomly selected for the study.

Results: Seventy (46.7%) of the 150 respondents were aware of VCT; sixty two (62) were not aware and have no knowledge of VCT. There is a significant associtaion between occupation and level of education (p<0.05) and knowledge of VCT. There is no significant associacation between marital status, age and the level of awarenes of VCT (p>0.05). Ninety persent of the   respondents believed VCT is usefull in preventing mother to child transmission of HIV, 116(89.9%) believed its useful to those preparing for marriage, 112 (86.8%) believed VCT is necessary for pregnant women, whil 102 (79.1%) believed VCT is useful to those who need to know their HIV status. Respondents believed that stigmatization and discrimination (87.3%), attitude of health workers administering VCT (78.7%), location of VCT center (76.7%), and doubt about clients'confidentiality (63.3%) are the leading factors affecting VCT utilization.

Conclusion: Despite favourable attitude towards VCT by study respondents, majority of them were not aware of VCT. In consideration to factors that may limit VCT utilization by people, it's recommended that mass education of utilization of VCT using appropriate physiological approach be considered by health workers and policy makers.
Knowledge, attitude and factors affecting voluntary HIV counseling and testing services among women of reproductive age group in an Abuja Suburb community, Nigeria
Authors: Bibiana N.E , Emmanuel P.O , Amos D , Ramsey Y.M , Idris A.N
Published: January 2023

Background: The entry point to prevention, treatment and control measure of HIV infection is Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT).Objective of study: This study sought to assess the level of awareness, attitude and perception of VCT among women of reproductive age group in Passo community, Abuja, Nigeria.Materials and methods: Between 1stMay to 31stJuly of 2017, interviewer-based questionnaires was used to assessthe socio-demographic data, knowledge of VCT, perception and attitude towards utilization of VCT and factors affecting VCT utilization. The community was divided into three (3) settlements, each having fifty (50) households, from which one respondentwas randomly selected for the study.Results: Seventy (46.7%) of the 150 respondents were aware of VCT; sixty two (62) were not aware and have no knowledge of VCT. There is significant association between occupation and level of education (p<0.05) and knowledge of VCT. There is no significant association between marital status, age and the level of awareness of VCT (p>0.05). Ninety percentof the respondents believedVCT is useful in preventing mother to child transmission of HIV, 116(89.9%) believedits useful to those preparing for marriage, 112 (86.8%) believedVCT is necessary for pregnant women, while 102 (79.1%) believedVCT is useful to those who needed to know their HIV status. Respondents believed that stigmatization and discrimination (87.3%),attitude of health workers administeringVCT (78.7%), location of VCT center (76.7%), and doubt about clients' confidentiality (63.3%)are the leading factors affecting VCT utilization.Conclusion: Despite favourable attitude towards VCT by study respondents, majority of themwere not aware of VCT. In consideration to factors that may limit VCT utilization by people, it's recommended that mass education of utilization of VCT using appropriate physiological approach be considered by health workers and policy makers.
Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis and Associated Complications among Patients Receiving Otorhinolaryngology Services at Muhimbili National Hospital
Authors: Mapondella K B , Massawe Willybroad Augustine
Published: January 2023

Background: The prevalence and burden of Allergic rhinitis have been rising worldwide in recent years, but little is known about its pattern and magnitude especially Tanzania. The overall prevalence was 10.3% with no sex or racial predilection.

Adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillitis, hypertrophy of inferior turbinate, nasal polyps, otitis media, middle ear effusion and sinusitis were the most common complications affecting more than 90% of cases and were the major reason for attending hospital services.

The aim of this study was to reveal the baseline information concerning the pattern of AR and its magnitude at MNH which is the largest hospital in Tanzania.

Materials and method: A cross-sectional, hospital based study was done, a total of 1984 patients received ORL services at Muhimbili national hospital during study period were interviewed all patients with a clinical diagnosis of allergic rhinitis were captured; Data was collected using a pre-tested coded questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS statistical computer software version 21.

Results: The overall prevalence of allergic rhinitis in our study was found to be 10.3%, commonly affecting children and adolescent. With equal male to female ratio and the mean age of patients was 22.1 years (SD=1.6). About 80% of patients were coming from Dar es Salaam.

Conclusion: Allergic rhinitis is prevalently common in our setting most victims seek medical services due to complications of which combination of surgical and medical treatment was needed. High index of suspicion in diagnosing allergic rhinitis and early treatment is the key to success.
Prevalence of Hearing Loss and Associated Factors among Neonates in Zanzibar
Authors: Abraham Dr. Zephania Saitabau , Alawy K , Massawe E R , Ntunaguzi D , Kahinga A A , Mapondella K B
Published: January 2023

Background: Congenital hearing loss is one of the abnormalities reported at birth. Of 4 000 infants born deaf each year, more than half have a hereditary disorder. Even though it may be hereditary, some children develop hearing loss later in life. Genetic sensorineural deafness (SNHL) includes a range of disorders that affect infants, children and adults with affected individuals presenting with varying degrees of deafness, which may be unilateral or bilateral. About 50% of cases of congenital deafness are genetic with 70% being non-syndromic and the remaining 30% syndromic. Genetic/Congenital hearing loss is differentiated from acquired hearing loss with identification of perinatal conditions such as TORCH infections, Hyperbilirubinemia or trauma. Children who are identified with hearing loss at early stages of life have ended up with improved quality of life. There is paucity of data on congenital hearing loss in Tanzania and thus the aim of this study was to address this gap.

Methods: Eight months Hospital based, descriptive cross sectional study from May to December 2016 conducted in three hospitals and one health Centre where neonatal hearing screening was done in Zanzibar. Data was collected using a three staged protocol neonatal hearing screening with OAE and AABR, and other information was collected clinically using specialized forms and check list. A total of 600 neonates were recruited and data was analyzed using SPSS program version 21.

Results: This study enrolled 600 neonates. Among these, 323 (53.8%) were females and 277 (46.2%) were males. Among neonates who underwent 1st OAE, 36.2% failed the test and went for second test. For those who underwent 2nd OAE, 13.8% failed the test and went for AABR. 41.4% of those who went for AABR failed and went for Diagnostic ABR and among these only 3 (25%) failed. Three neonates were diagnosed with hearing loss and they were all males, with bilateral SNHL, making a prevalence of 0.5%. Among those with hearing loss 33.3% had severe SNHL and 66.7% profound SNHL. The most frequent risk factors were ototoxic medications use (11.8%), low APGAR score (11%), family history of child hoodhearing loss(7%) a n d hyperbilirubinemia(2.5%). Hyperbilirubinemia was the only risk factor significantly associated with hearing loss (p=0.001).

Conclusion: The prevalence of hearing loss in neonates was found to be 0.5% and was more common in males. Hearing loss was bilateral, of sensorineural type and associated with some risk factors like ototoxicity, low APGAR score and hyperbilirubinemia.
Physical Inactivity and its Associated Disease Prevalence Among Civil Servants in Accra, Ghana
Authors: Gyening K N , Laast J K , Pambo P , Torgbenu E L , Yarfi C
Published: January 2023

Background: Disease prevalence has been documented in many professions across the world with varying prevalence rates. Studies have been done on disease prevalence among nurses, market women and traders, however, little is found on disease prevalence among the civil servants working at the Ministries in Ghana.

Objectives:

To determine the disease prevalence among Ghanaian civil servants who patronize the civil service polyclinic, Accra.

To determine the age distribution of disease prevalence among civil servants at the Ministries.

To determine the gender distribution of disease prevalence among civil servants at the Ministries.

Study design: Aretrospective study design was used for this study.

Methods: Records of civil servants were reviewed from the data storage system of the civil service polyclinic from January 2014 to December 2017. A sample size of 135 records was found eligible and included in the study as appropriate.

Results: Out of a total of 135 sampled for the study, 56.3% were females, and 43.7% were males. The ages of the sampled population ranged from 27 to 70 years with a mean age of 52 years. Hypertension was more prevalent among the civil servants' with a record of36.4%, followed by diabetes mellitus accounting for 19.1%. Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes were higher in females (59.3%) than in males (40.7%) and also increased with increasing age.

Conclusion: Hypertension and diabetes are more prevalent among Ghanaian civil servants at the Ministries who patronize the civil service polyclinic. Preventive measures aimed at curbing high incidence rate of above conditions are advised
Serosurvey and factors associated with Leishmania donovani infection in febrile HIV infected individuals attending Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi I. N. , Shuwa H. A. , Emeribe A. U. , Olayemi L. O. , Yunusa T. , Ahmad A. E. , Musa P. O.
Published: January 2023

Background: Leishmania Donovani (L. donovani) is an obligate intracellular pathogen. L. donovani and HIV co-infection is neglected clinical entity in sub-Saharan African. L. donovani infections have been shown to deplete host cellular immunity and proceed to severe diseases. As part of the ongoing research efforts in Nigeria to improve the healthcare of HIV infected individuals through diagnosis and treatment of co-infections with leishmaniasis, this study was instigated.

Methods & Materials: Three hundred and forty blood samples were individually collected from HIV infected individuals with fever>10 days attending University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. EDTA anticoagulated blood was tested for CD4+ cell counts, while sera were tested for L. donovanii IgG antibodies using flow cytometry and Enzyme linked immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) respectively. Interviewer-based questionnaires were used to collect participants' sociodemographic  variables. Data were analysed for statistical association and relation between seropositivity of L. donovani IgG and risk factors.

Results: Of the 340 participants studied, the seroprevalence of L. donovanii antibodies was 8.2%. The mean CD4+ cell count of those with L. donovani seropositivity (n = 28) was 119.4cells/mm3. There was statistical relation between CD4+ cell counts and L. donovani antibodies. There was statistical association between L. donovani IgG seropositivity with age of participants (p = 0.014), residential area (p = 0.033), living condition (p = 0.0006) and Proximity to water collection (p<0.0006) and bushes/ vegetation (p=0.049). Skin disfiguration wassignificantly associated with L. donovani IgG antibodies (p=0.000).

Conclusion: Findings from this study revealed that L. donovani is an etiological agent of acute fever and skin disfiguration in HIV infected patients and significantly associated with CD4+ lymphopaenia in HIVco-infectedpatients.
Effects of silver sulfadiazine and Actilite® honey on bacteria wound colonisation and wound healing in children with partial superficial burn wounds at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Liche E , Zulu R , Kasongo Z.M , Munthali J. C
Published: January 2023

Background: Burn wounds are a global public health concern and Zambia has not been spared. Burn wounds account for 6% of surgical admissions yearly and yet are amongst the common causes of mortality at University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Burn wounds seen at UTH affect children more than adults and the common size is £20 per cent and partial superficial thickness in depth. The hospital has no burns unit and as such patients are admitted in general wards where cross infection is not uncommon. With high infection and mortality rates at UTH this study is of importance as it examined the effects of Actilite® honey and Silver sulfadiazine on bacteria wound colonisation and wound healing in paediatric partial superficial burn wounds of £20 per cent total body surface area.

Methods: This two-arm open label randomised trial was done at UTH over a period of seven months (July 2017-January, 2018). Children under twelve years with £20% partial superficial burn wounds were recruited. Simple randomisation was used to allocate patients to either honey or SSD group. Patients' clinical characteristics were noted on recruitment. Swabs for microbiological evaluation  were collected on day 0, 3, 7 and 10 and wounds were assessed for healing. The University of Zambia Biomedical Research and Ethics Committee approved the research.

Results: Of the 64 patients, 32 were allocated to each group. The modal age distribution was 1-2 years and the percentage burn wound surface area was 6-10 percent in both age groups. At baseline there was no significant association between the two treatment methods and bacterial wound colonisation (80% in honey group and 83% in SSD group; p = 0.74) using Chi-squared test. However, by day 10 on treatment, there was significant reduction in bacterial wound colonisation (Honey Vs SSD; P = 0.026). Using Student T-test it was found that wounds treated with Actilite® honey healed quicker than those treated with SSD (Mean 11± 4, 15±6, P=0.0049). 

Conclusion: The study showed that treatment of children under 12years with partial superficial burn wounds of £20 per cent  TBSA using Actilite® honey significantly reduced levels of bacteria wound colonisation by day 10. Furthermore, wounds in the Actilite® honey group healed quicker than SSD group. Therefore, use of Actilite Honey on burn wounds could be explored as alternative to SSD in managing paediatric partial superficial burn wounds of 20% and below at UTH.
Using a New Cenozoic Glacial History Paradigm to Explain Saline-Smoky Hill River Drainage Divide Area Topographic Map Evidence: Kansas, USA
Authors: Clausen Eric
Published: January 2023

A recently proposed glacial history paradigm (new paradigm) explains previously ignored Saline-Smoky Hill River drainage divide area topographic map drainage system and erosional landform evidence by headward erosion of the east-oriented Saline River valley across large and prolonged south-oriented meltwater floods which flowed in complexes of closely-spaced anastomosing channels. The eastward sloping drainage divide extends from the Saline River’s western Kansas headwaters between the Saline River (north) and the Smoky Hill River (south) until in central Kansas the Smoky Hill River turns in a southeast and then north direction to join the Saline River with their combined flow continuing as the Smoky Hill River in an east direction to join the Republican River with the combined flow then becoming the Kansas River. Evidence for closely-spaced south-oriented anastomosing channels consists of previously undescribed low points (divide crossings) which are found along the drainage divide and which link north-oriented Saline River tributaries with south-oriented Smoky Hill River tributaries. Evidence that Saline River valley headward erosion beheaded and reversed south-oriented anastomosing channels also consists of the numerous low points along the drainage divide and of barbed tributaries to the now north-oriented Saline River tributaries which suggest large south-oriented meltwater floods extended much further west than commonly accepted glacial history interpretations permit. The topographic map evidence is consistent with the new paradigm interpretation that a thick continental icesheet by its weight and by deep erosion created and occupied a deep “hole” as massive south-oriented meltwater floods flowed across the rising deep “hole” rim until the deep “hole” rim uplift diverted the floodwaters toward what became the deep “hole’s” only remaining southern outlet (the Mississippi River valley).
Militar la memoria en el Estado: perfiles, prácticas y lógicas de identificación del trabajo por la memoria durante el kirchnerismo (2003-2015)
Authors: Bale Cinthia
Published: January 2023

El involucramiento del Estado en la producción de políticas de memoria durante los gobiernos kirchneristas (2003-2015) fue objeto de fuertes polémicas. Nos proponemos abordar este proceso considerando los perfiles, prácticas y lógicas de identificación de los “trabajadores de la memoria”, es decir los agentes estatales que tuvieron a su cargo el desarrollo de un conjunto de las políticas de memoria que se implementaron: ¿cuáles eran sus trayectorias? ¿Cómo entendieron su quehacer específico en relación con la memoria? ¿De qué saberes, narraciones y /o recursos simbólicos se sirvieron? Utilizando una metodología cualitativa, veremos cómo se anudaron, a lo largo de todo el período, un modo de habitar las agencias estatales signado por el “compromiso militante”, una causa —entendida como la demanda por “memoria, verdad y justicia”— y una identidad política anclada en el kirchnerismo, con sus respectivos marcos de interpretación del pasado.
Movimiento feminista y políticas de género en el sistema universitario argentino
Authors: Vazquez Laba Vanesa , Pérez Tort Mailén
Published: January 2023

El presente artículo propone un análisis sobre el impacto del movimiento feminista universitario nucleado en la Red Interuniversitaria por la Igualdad de Género y contra las Violencias (RUGE), del Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN), en el sistema universitario argentino.
Para ello se trabajó con datos cuantitativos provenientes de un diagnóstico sobre la implementación de políticas de género en las instituciones universitarias realizado por la RUGE en 2020. El diagnóstico relevó información de 60 universidades nacionales y provinciales sobre políticas de género y las acciones colectivas para llegar a producir e implementar esas políticas.
En relación con los resultados, observamos que el movimiento feminista universitario, en pocos años, pudo generar cambios en las instituciones de educación superior promoviendo protocolos de actuación frente a situaciones de discriminación y violencia de género, capacitaciones sobre la temática en el marco de la “Ley Micaela” y espacios institucionales para garantizar las políticas de género.
No obstante, también se detectaron obstáculos relevantes para el crecimiento y promoción de las políticas de género que se podrían traducir en los futuros desafíos de las feministas universitarias.
La relación de India con América Latina en la era de la pospandemia
Authors: Baroni Paola Andrea
Published: January 2023

La pandemia ha provocado una crisis global de salud, un estancamiento en el comercio internacional y un quiebre en la cooperación internacional. Se convirtió en el escenario en donde se hicieron evidentes la desigualdad y la vulnerabilidad de muchos estados, como India. Se plantea que eventos como el Covid-19 se constituyen en catalizadores de cambios y transformaciones; es la ocasión para capitalizar los beneficios de la cooperación bilateral y multilateral, y así promover un mayor desarrollo. La pregunta que surge es cuál puede ser el rol de América Latina en la política de desarrollo de India en la pospandemia. Ambos necesitan una estrategia multidimensional para potenciar el comercio bilateral y activar convenios de cooperación en diferentes áreas que no han sido puestos en marcha o han tenido una aplicación limitada. El objetivo es explorar la profundización de la asociación de India con América Latina para colaborar en el desarrollo mutuo en la era de la pospandemia, tomando como eje su política exterior en las dimensiones comercial, diplomática y de la cooperación. La investigación se basó en un estudio de carácter exploratorio y descriptivo, con la utilización de una metodología cualitativa y con énfasis en las fuentes secundarias. La presencia del otro gigante asiático en la región latinoamericana ha generado muchas especulaciones y pocas acciones concretas, más allá del incremento en el comercio y las inversiones. Entonces, explorar las oportunidades y desafíos que el mundo pospandemia presenta a las vinculaciones entre ambos se vuelve prioritario.
ROLE OF FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR IN MEDIATION THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FINANCIAL SELF EFFICACY ON FINANCIAL WILL BEING
Authors: Bangun Bangun Putra Prasetya , Nany Noor Kurniyati
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to review the factors that influence Financial Well Being including Financial Literacy, Financial Self Efficacy, Financial Behavior. This study uses SEM data analysis with a sample of 99. Based on the results of data processing, it shows that Financial Self Efficacy on Financial Behavior, Financial Self Efficacy on Financial Will Being and Financial Behavior on Financial Will Being. Meanwhile, Financial Literacy is stated to have no significant effect on Financial Behavior. and Financial Literacy has no significant effect on Financial Will Being. Related to mediation shows that financial behavior cannot mediate Financial Literacy and financial self-efficacy towards Financial Will Being