bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative growth performance and carcass characteristics of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) and three chicken genotypes
Authors: Zelleke Getnet , Urge Mengistu , Animut Getachew , Esatu Wondmeneh , Dessie Tadelle
Published: January 2022

A study was conducted to compare the growth performance and carcass characteristics of guinea fowl (GF) with Horro (HR) and Tilili (TL) local chickens, and Potchefstroom Koekoek (PK) exotic chicken. Seventy-five-day-old chicks from each genotype were used in 3 replications in a completely randomized design. Commercial starter and grower feed was fed ad libitum during the 20 weeks of the study. Daily dry matter intake in g/bird was greater for PK (70) than GF (63), HR (59), TL (61). The final body weight (FBW) g/bird was higher for PK (2022), intermediate for HR (1567) and TL (1539), and low for GF (1286). The average daily weight gain (ADG) was 9 g/bird for GF, 11 g/bird for HR and TL and 14 g/bird for PK. The eviscerated weight g/bird was highest for PK (1679), followed by HR (1323) and TL (1249) and lowest for GF (913). The breast weight (g/bird) was higher for PK (436) than GF (281), HR (311), and TL (284). The thigh weight was higher for PK (303) and HR (252), followed by TL (208) and lowest for GF (157). The abdominal fat content was higher for PK (29 g), followed by HR and TL (12 g each), and low for GF (6 g). The ultimate pH24 h of the breast was higher for GF (6.0) followed by PK (5.8), HR and TL (5.7). GF had higher pH24h  thigh meat (6.2), others had 5.8. The meat from GF was darker than normal in color compared to chickens. The GF, HR and TL local chickens could be used as alternate meat-type poultry species with continuous selection.
Study of the toxicity of ethanolic extract of Schrankia leptocarpa D.C in the treatment of dental caries in Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Atsain-Allangba Marie Rosine , Adjogoua Edgard Valery , Koffi Eugène , Kadja Amani Brice , Kouadio-Guessennd Aya Nathalie , Mamyrbekova-Békro Janat Akhanovna , Békro Yves-Alain
Published: January 2022

Schrankia leptocarpa (S. leptocarpa) is a plant found in the Mimosaceae family. It is used in the treatment of dental caries in Côte d’Ivoire. Because of the direct contact of the decoction with the cells of the mouth and the risk of swallowing it, we have been interested in the study of the toxicity of S. leptocarpa. The aim of our study was to assess the risks linked to the toxicity of plant during the traditional treatments. To achieve this goal, cytotoxicity and acute oral toxicity tests of the ethanolic extract of S. leptocarpa (P) were carried out at different concentrations on Vero E6 cells from the black monkey kidneys of West Africa and on Swiss mice. This study showed a cytotoxic effect of extract P on Vero E6 cells for all the concentrations ranged from 10 to 2.5 μg/mL from the second day. This extract has been found to be no-toxic with an LD50 greater than 5000 mg/kg. At the end of this study, it was shown that S. leptocarpa could be used in the treatment of dental caries without any fear of toxicity.
Epidémie de la panachure jaune du riz: une contrainte biotique majeure de la production rizicole dans les périmètres irrigués du Niger
Authors: Issaka Souley , Souley Mariama Abdoulaye Moussa , Basso Adamou
Published: January 2022

La panachure jaune du riz, causée par le Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV), est présente au Niger depuis plus de trois décennies, avec des pertes importantes de récoltes. Une réévaluation de cette maladie sur les périmètres irrigués a été faite pour estimer son incidence et les pertes de récoltes qu’elle engendre. L’étude a consisté à: (i) surveiller l’épidémie dans quelques périmètres rizicoles sur deux campagnes, (ii) calculer les pertes de production en grains enregistrées et (ii) caractériser quelques isolats du virus. Elle a révélé que la maladie est toujours présente dans les périmètres irrigués du pays. Son incidence moyenne est de 5 à 30%, en saison sèche et en saison humide, elle varie entre 5 et 70%, avec des niveaux d’infestation variables d’un périmètre à l’autre. Les pertes moyennes de production en grains enregistrées en champ paysan sont variables selon les sites et oscillent entre 27,17% et 63,26% en saison humide où lesdites pertes ont été plus importantes. Ces résultats montrent que l’épidémie de la panachure jaune du riz est toujours très fréquente au Niger et constitue une contrainte majeure de la production rizicole, dominée par la prévalence d’isolats de contournement de la résistance e et l’utilisation presque exclusive de deux principales variétés de riz que sont IR1529-680-3-1 et Kogoni91-1.

The rice yellow mottle due to Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) is present in Niger Republic for more than three decades, with significant crop losses. A reassessment of this disease on irrigated areas has been made, to estimate its incidence and the crop losses it causes. The study consisted of: (i) monitoring the epidemic in a few rice-growing perimeters over two seasons, (ii) calculating the recorded grains production losses and (ii) characterizing some isolates of the virus. It revealed that the disease is still present in the country's rice irrigated perimeters. Its average incidence is 5-30% in the dry season and in the wet season it varies between 5 and 70%, with varying levels of infestation depending on the perimeter. Average grains production losses recorded in the producer’s field vary from site to site and range from 27.17% to 63.26% in the wet season when these losses were greater. These results show that the Rice yellow mottling epidemic is still very frequent in Niger Republic and constitutes a major constraint of rice production, dominated by the prevalence of Resistance Breaking isolates (RB) and the almost exclusive use of two main rice varieties which are IR1529-680-3-1 and Kogoni91-1.
Comparative efficacy of two bio-insecticides in the fight against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner, 1808) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pest of crops
Authors: Ba Ibrahima , Ndiaye Awa , Dicko Diouwéria , Faye Mariama , Sembene Mbacké
Published: January 2022

Among the tomato pests, Helicoverpa armigera causes significant damage to the crop. Chemical control is the most commonly used method against this pest and is becoming less and less effective. In order to find out an alternative, a formulation of Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhdrovirus (HearNPV) of 0.15% was compared to a 2% neem extract product in the laboratory to assess its potential role as a bio-insecticide on the pest. The formulations were tested on stage 2 (L2) larvae up to stage 5 (L5). Results showed 100% mortality with HearNPV formulation compared to 71.48% with neem formulation with a highly significant difference (p-0.0001) 6 days after treatment in L2/L3 larvae and 87.92% versus 70.74% 15 days after treatment in L4/L5 larvae. An average lethal time (LT50) that varies from treatment to treatment has been observed in L4/L5. This TL50 is reduced in L2/L3 and is shorter with neem. These results show that HearNPV formulation appears to be more effective than neem formulation with faster action on young larvae.
Effet de micronutriments et de nutriments secondaires sur la production du mil et du sorgho en Zone nord soudanienne du Burkina Faso
Authors: Traore Boubacar , Serme Idriss , Ouattara Badiori , Bougma Amélie , Ouedraogo Jean , Pouya B. Mathias , Ouattara Korodjouma
Published: January 2022

L’inadéquation de la fertilisation minérale est une contrainte qui limite la production du sorgho et du mil au Burkina Faso. Cette étude vise à déterminer l’effet des nutriments secondaires et des micronutriments (NSM) dans la production du sorgho et du mil sur des sols ferrugineux tropicaux lessivés du Burkina Faso. Elle a été conduite en station expérimentale à Saria de 2018 à 2019. Le dispositif expérimental est constitué d’un bloc de Fisher avec trois répétitions. Sept traitements ont été comparés : Témoin (0), NPK (60-15-20), NPK+S (60-15-20-15S), NPK+Mg (60-15-20-10Mg), NPK+Zn (60-15-20-2,5Zn), NPK+B (60-15-20-0,5B) et Complet (60-15-20-15S-10Mg-2,5Zn-0,5B). Le rendement grain du sorgho a été significativement augmenté avec les traitements combinant les NSM au macronutriment. Contrairement au sorgho, cette combinaison a entraîné une baisse des rendements grain du mil. Les rendements grains du sorgho ont augmenté de 40% en 2018 avec les traitements Complet, NPK+S, NPK+Zn et NPK+Mg. En 2019, ces augmentations ont été de 53%, 23% et 16% respectivement avec les traitements Complet, NPK+B et NPK+S par rapport au NPK. L’apport d’engrais composé de NPK combiné au NSM et à la matière organique est une alternative pour accroître durablement les rendements des céréales.

The inadequacy of mineral fertilization is a constraint that limits the production of sorghum and millet in Burkina Faso. This study aimed at determining the effect of secondary nutrients and micronutrients (NSM) in the production of cereals on leached tropical ferruginous soils from Burkina Faso. It was conducted in the Saria experimental station from 2018 to 2019. The experimental design consisted of a Fisher block with three repetitions. Seven treatments were compared: Control without fertilizers (0), NPK (60-15-20), NPK + S (60-15-20-15S), NPK + Mg (60-15-20-10Mg), NPK + Zn (60-15-20-2,5Zn), NPK + B (60-15-20-0,5B) and Complete (60-15-20-15S-10Mg-2,5 Zn-0,5B). The grain yield of sorghum was significantly increased with the addition of NSM to the NPK. However, millet grain yield was decline with NSM addition to NPK treatment. The Complete, NPK + S, NPK + Zn and NPK + Mg treatments showed 40% increasing in grain yield of sorghum compared to NPK in 2018. Complete, NPK + B and NPK + S treatments which increased the grain yield of sorghum by 53%, 23% and 16% respectively in 2019. Adding NPK fertilizer combined with NSM and organic matter is an alternative to achieve sustainable increasing of grains yields.
Forage resources and animals’ feeding in southern groudnut bassin and eastern regions of Senegal
Authors: Traoré El Hadji , Ndao Séga , Gaye Papa Amadou Moctar , Sow Fafa , Dorego Gualbert Séraphin , Fall Cheikh Alassane , Ndiaye Abdou
Published: January 2022

Rainfall disturbances, a consequence of the effects of climate change, aggravated by anthropogenic pressure on vegetation, are leading to the progressive disappearance of several adapted local plant species in the so-called "groundnut basin" and eastern Senegal. Also, the clearing of land for agriculture potentiates and amplifies this degradation. At this rate, the loss of most of the local plant, forage and forest resources will follow. As part of a multi-species census and collection of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, an inventory of available forage resources in the groundnut basin and eastern Senegal was made. This inventory was made by field observations triangulated with interview data. The results show that the methods and level of exploitation of natural forage resources and crop residues differ from one area to another. The natural rangeland, which still constitutes the essential part of domestic ruminants feed in these regions, is in continuous degradation. In fact, this rangeland in groundnut basin is not very diversified like southern area, with a low index of quality and volume of pastures. Crop residues are abundant but not very varied. They represent an interest for the breeders of this zone and their sale prices can sometimes exceed those of the harvested products. This is a snapshot of the situation, valid for a given time. This situation is dynamic and can change significantly from one moment to the next. Nevertheless, the results obtained will make it possible to conceive methods of conservation and production of the identified species; in order to identify the best methods of management and sustainable use.
Production of α-amylase from Aspergillus flavus S2-OY using solid substrate fermentation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) peel
Authors: Olakusehin Victor Olumide , Oyedeji Olaoluwa
Published: January 2022

Amylases find commercial applications in diverse industries. This study investigated the production of α-amylase from a fungus, using potato peel as an alternative substrate. Six fungal isolates from the soil of cassava waste dumpsite were tentatively identified as two Aspergillus species and one species each of Rhizopus, Trichocladium, Neosartorya and Ascodermis. They were screened for their relative amylolytic activities using the starch agar hydrolysis test. Molecular characterization, using the ITS rRNA gene sequencing, was used to confirm the identity of the selected fungus as Aspergillus flavus S2-OY. Amylase production from the fungus via solid substrate fermentation of potato peel was carried out and the effect of production parameters investigated. Maximum α-amylase production was at an incubation period of 72 h, pH of 5.0 and temperature of 25 °C. Casein and maltose were the best nitrogen and carbon sources, respectively while the optima inoculum and moisture volumes for enzyme production were 1.5 mL and 5.0 mL, respectively. Aspergillus flavus S2-OY has great potential for α-amylase production using potato peel as an alternative and cheap substrate, under solid substrate fermentation condition. This has implications for the cost-effective production of an industrial enzyme and reduction of environmental pollution problems through effectual management of agro-industrial wastes.
In vitro activities of fungicides based of plants essentials oils (NECO, ASTOUN and FERCA) and phosphorous acid on Phytophthora katsurae (Pythiaceae), causal agent of the premature nut fall and the heart rot of the coconut tree, in Côte d’Iv
Authors: N’goran Koua Serge Beranger , Camara Brahima , N’guessan Aya Carine , Kone Nahawa , Tiebre Marie-Solange , Ouattara Djakalia , Ake Severin
Published: January 2022

The present study aimed at evaluating the antifungal activities of NECO, ASTOUN and FERCA fungicides based of plants essentials oils against Phytophthora katsurae a major constraint in coconut plantations in Côte d'Ivoire. In vitro, the inhibition properties of these fungicides was evaluated at different concentrations 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 ppm and compared to a synthetic fungicide (phosphorous acid) at 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 150 ppm on the radial growth of the mycelium of an isolated pathogen from a diseased nut. The mycelial growth was measured every day during 10 days in the Petri dishes. The results showed inhibition rates ranging from 1.48% to 100%. The biopesticides NECO and ASTOUN were effective against Phytophthora katsurae at respectively 149.14 and 272.38 ppm compared to phosphorous acid. NECO was fungitoxic at 2500 ppm and fungistatic at 1500 and 2000 ppm. Phosphorous acid was simply fungicidal at 150 ppm. Based on these results, these fungicides based of plants essentials oils could be used as biological control of Pnhytophthora katsurae in coconut plantations in Côte d'Ivoire.
Influence de la hauteur du massif filtrant sur l’élimination des polluants organiques dans un filtre à sable à alimentation intermittente
Authors: Ama-Cauphys Béatrice Assamoi , Kouamé Amos Kouadio , Messou Aman , Coulibaly Lacina
Published: January 2022

La pollution des eaux de surface par les eaux usées urbaines est une préoccupation environnementale majeure. Cette étude a consisté à développer des filtres à sable intermittent en série en forme de U et à étudier l’influence de la hauteur et de la granulométrie du lit filtrant sur l’enlèvement des polluants organiques des eaux usées. Ainsi, deux hauteurs de lits filtrants (60 cm) et (70 cm) ont été utilisés. Les schistes grossiers, schistes moyens et le sable de lagune ont constitué le massif filtrant. Les résultats montrent que les rendements obtenus avec les filtres 70 cm de lit filtrant (FH70) sont relativement plus élevés (MES : 77,16%, DCO : 89,75% et DBO5: 92,96%). Cependant, les schistes moyens et le sable de lagune permettent d’obtenir une bonne réduction des MES, de la DCO et DBO5 dans les filtrats par rapport aux schistes grossiers. Les analyses du profil des polluants organiques dans le filtre de 70 cm de massif filtrant ont montré une diminution des teneurs de ces polluants de la surface au fond du filtre et elles restent élevées dans la couche de 0 à 20 cm. Les résultats obtenus montrent que les filtres FH70 contenant des schistes moyens et du sable de lagune constituent une technologie efficace d’épuration des eaux usées.

Pollution of surface waters by urban wastewater is a major environmental concern. This study was conducted to develop intermittent sand filters in the shape of a “U” for organic pollutants treatment. In this study, the effect of both two sand depth (60 cm and 70 cm) and the filter media grain size on the removal of organic pollutants was studied. The coarsest shale medium (Sch1), mean shale (Sch2) and white lagoon sand constituting the filter media. The results show that the filter of 70 cm of sand (FH70) was the most efficient (TSS: 77.16%, COD: 89.75% and BOD5: 92.96%). However, the media grain size which removed optimum MES, DCO and DBO5 was observed to be mean shale and the white lagoon. Concerning the organic matter concentration in filter medium of filter 70 cm of sand, they decrease with depth and the sand layer from 0 to 20 cm show the highest concentration. The results obtained show that the filter of 70 cm of mean shale and with lagoon sand is an efficient technology for treating treat urban wastewater.
Risk factors for infection with equine influenza virus in donkeys (Equus asinus) in Senegal
Authors: Badji Alkaly , Faye Abdoulaye , Thior Yakhya El Hadji , Sarr Samba , Mbengue Babacar , Sene Alphonse
Published: January 2022

In recent years, outbreaks of equine influenza are reported in several countries in the world particulary in Africa. This study is designed to assess the potential risk factors associated with equine influenza virus infection in donkeys in Senegal. The study consists in comparing, depending on the exposure to risk factors, a batch of donkeys infected with the equine influenza virus to another batch of donkeys not infected with the virus during the epizootic of March 2019 which affected the department of Foundiougne. The study reveals that the spread of the equine influenza virus in Foundiougne is associated with the lack of access to veterinary care and infected donkeys were exposed in a ratio of 2 times (95% CI: 1.38; 4.71) more than donkeys unharmed. The wandering of donkeys is also linked with the disease. The indicator reflecting the strength of the relationship, the Odds Ratio is 2.06 (95% CI: 1.10; 3.87). However, the results indicate that attendance at rural markets (Odds Ratio = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.44; 1.82), young age (Odds Ratio = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.52, 1.55) and female sex (Odds Ratio = 0.97; 95% CI: 0.57; 1, 66) do not appear to be related to the spread of the disease. At present, in Senegal, control focused on sensitizing and informing donkey owners on the sanitary management and rational use of donkeys is essential for their well-being.
Investigation of the relationship between f0f2 and the TEC using single station neural network models
Authors: Otugo V. , Okujagu C.U. , Onwuneme S.
Published: January 2022

The relationship between the ionospheric critical plasma frequencies (f0F2) and GNSS-TEC (Global Navigation Satellite System –Total Electron Content) measurements was investigated using an artificial neural network method. About 20 pairs of ionosonde-GNSS receiver stations from 2000 to 2016 were used. Results from this work indicate that the relationship between f0F2 and TEC is mostly affected by the seasons, followed by the level of solar activity, and then the local time. Geomagnetic activity was the least significant of the factors investigated. The relationship between f0F2 and TEC was also shown to exhibit spatial variation; the variation is less conspicuous for closely located stations. Single station models predicted the f0F2 more accurately at their particular localities and clearly overestimated values of the f0F2 ionosonde observations when used at different localities. This finding indicates that model predictions are better (in terms of reduced prediction errors) for the stations for which they are developed than for a different station. Our result visibly point out that models developed for a particular station cannot be effectively applied in another station located farther apart in space. The new approach described in this study represents an important contribution in space weather prediction.
Constructing African future: Africa and African people in Polish science fiction of the socialist era
Authors: Brzostek Dariusz
Published: January 2022

The paper’s main objective is to analyse the visions of an African future in the Polish Socialist Era science fiction. Speculative fiction played an important part in the cultural landscape of socialist Poland, being integral to the popular culture as well as to communist propaganda. The image of a communist future was a major motif in the early Socialist Era science fiction narratives and also the impressive political forecast of the final worldwide triumph of the Communist Party. These narratives also included some interesting examples of the African future and the African people in the futuristic communist world: the Black communist and astronaut, Hannibal Smith, as the main character of The Astronauts [Astronauci, 1951] by Stanisław Lem; the African astronauts in The Magellanic Cloud [Obłok Magellana, 1955] by Stanisław Lem and the story of the African slaves’ rebelion against the capitalists on the space station Celestia in the novel by Krzysztof Boruńand Andrzej Trepka The Lost Future [Zagubiona przyszłość, 1953]. Lem’s novels were also adapter into films: The Magellanic Cloud as The Voyage to the End of the Universe (Ikarie XB-1, 1963, directed by Jindřich Polák), The Astronauts as First Spaceship on Venus (Der schweigende Stern, 1960, directed by Kurt Maetzig) – in which the Nigerian actor, Julius Ongewe, appeared as a very first African astronaut in the history of cinema.
Przyszłość przeszłości. Retrotopia w narracjach sztucznej inteligencji Stanisława Lema i Łukasza Zawady
Authors: Piekutowski Piotr F.
Published: January 2022

The Future Past. Retrotopia in the Narratives of an Artificial Intelligence by Stanisław Lem and Łukasz Zawada

In Retrotopia, Zygmunt Bauman derives the title phenomenon from the double negation of Thomas More’s utopia and uses it to describe the returns of the imaginary past, whose resurrected potentials make it possible to return to forgotten ideas. This paper examines the relationship between futuristic technology projections and the retrotopian shift taking place in liquid modernity. To this end, the author’s research focuses on the literary narratives of the artificial intelligence in Stanisław Lem’s Golem XIV (1981) and Łukasz Zawada’s Fragmenty dziennika SI (2018). The languages, medium, and stories of the non-human Other illustrate the mechanisms of the modern prophetic fantasies through repetition act and mediating them in the lost/un-dead past. Simultaneously, the (retro)futuristic voices of the superintelligent computers reveal the difficulties of these narratives – trying to slow down Sci-tech progress and embed the past into the future technologies.
A Reflection on the Islamic Portrait of Jesus
Authors: Paul Kolawole Oladotun
Published: January 2022

When the name ‘Jesus’ is mentioned, one’s instant thought turns towards Christianity. Discourses on Jesus are made often with reference to Christendom. No doubt, Christianity has volumes to say about God and man; crucial claims are made about the meanings of life and the significance of death. The distinctive nature isn’t only about these crucial insights, but the process in which they were known. The Christian faith is based on the personhood of Jesus Christ. This is because the Christian understanding of God and man arises from the Christian understanding of the identity of Jesus Christ as a God-man. There have been several attempts by scholars to study the person and importance of Jesus. Nevertheless, a Christian searches the Bible for answers. This article takes a wide angle lens in the sense that its periscope includes the Quranic account of Jesus with the aim of ascertaining Jesus’ identity. Jesus is confirmed by both religion and non-religious historians to have lived historically. Christians adhere strictly to the messianic role and other significant theological events like the cross which upholds the Christian faith, but, Islam presents Jesus as a man (though with high honour and relevance) who lived specially as a prophetic bridge leading to Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, Islam makes it extremely necessary to emphasize and re-emphasize the fact that Jesus Christ, the Messiah did not come merely to teach and heal, but to redeem people from their sins.
Examination of the theses published in family medicine related to health literacy with social network analysis
Authors: OCAKOĞLU Gökhan
Published: January 2022

Background: In recent years, it has been seen that the concept of health literacy has an increasing interest in academic studies and theses published in Turkey. Within the scope of the study, the theses written on health literacy in the field of family medicine were evaluated. It was aimed to reveal the thematic development and knowledge structure of the theses published in this field.

Material and Methods: Within the scope of this study, social network analysis was carried out based on the keywords obtained from the theses prepared with the target of health literacy. Theses included in the study were accessed via https://tez.yok.gov.tr/UlusalTezMerkezi/. The studies that include the phrase “health literacy” in the title were selected in the examination scope, and the keywords obtained from these theses were listed.

Results: It is observed that the concept with the highest degree of centrality and betweenness centrality is “health literacy,” as expected. Following the keyword “health literacy,” the keywords “life quality,” “mortality,” “family medicine,” “vaccine,” and “diabetes mellitus” have the highest degree of centrality, respectively. It is observed that the betweenness centrality values of the “newest vital sign” and “life quality” keywords are quite high compared to the degree centrality values.

Conclusions: Through this study, researchers can focus on issues that are not emphasized much, create original research questions and contribute to the literature. In addition, it may be important to reveal which concepts are associated with the concept of health literacy through this study.
The Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Compliance In Mild OSAS
Authors: ŞAHİN DUYAR Sezgi , ÇELİK Deniz , AKSU Funda , FIRAT Selma
Published: January 2022

Introduction: This study is designed to determine the factors for predicting the PAP compliance in mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) for improving the cost-effectiveness in the treatment choices of these patients.

Method: The study group comprises 27 mild OSAS patients who underwent automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) titration between July 2016 and December 2017. Demographic, clinic and polysomnographic characteristics of the patients were retrospectively evaluated. Compliance with PAP treatment was defined as the usage of 5 nights/week and 4 hours/night at least. Data of compliant patients were statistically compared with non-compliant patients.

Results: Most of the patients (23 patients, 85,2%) were prescribed APAP devices. Acceptable compliance at the end of the first year of therapy was achieved by 11 patients (40,2%) whereas 8 patients used PAP device 2 months at most (29,6%) The remaining 8 patients had not taken the device at all and were considered as non-adherent to PAP treatment (29,6%). The nonadherent/non-compliant group showed statistically the same demographic, clinic, and polysomnographic characteristics when compared to the compliant group. The level of maximum pressure during the titration test was lower in the compliant group (p=0,040).

Conclusion: The sleep-related symptoms, scores of ESS or polysomnographic parameters can not be used to predict compliance for mild OSAS. The patients with mild OSAS, especially the ones who reach higher maximum pressure on titration test, must be followed up closely during the first 2 months of PAP treatment to detect nonadherence/non-compliance earlier.
Principales desafíos de las pymes frente a la crisis provocada por la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Leyva Carreras Alma , Heredia Bustamante José , Aguilar Bustamante Patricia
Published: January 2022

La emergencia sanitaria por COVID-19 ha obligado a las empresas a replantearse sus planes de negocio en base a una planeación estratégica basada en función de los retos actuales y las prioridades de sus nuevas proyecciones. Esta investigación, por su diseño es descriptiva y exploratoria, y su objetivo es determinar, a partir de la apreciación que tienen los gerentes de las pymes del sector comercio minoritario de Hermosillo, Sonora, cuáles son los principales desafíos generados a partir de la crisis provocada por el COVID-19. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que la crisis sanitaria ha provocado un desafío para las pymes porque se han visto obligadas a modificar sus procesos de gestión operativa para adecuar el negocio a la nueva normalidad. En conclusión, el emprendedor pyme es consciente de que identificar los retos que han provocado la crisis provocada por la pandemia ayudará a generar gestiones que ayuden a redefinir un plan de negocio en base a las condiciones actuales del mercado.
Turismo masivo y capacidad de carga en el Centro histórico de San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
Authors: Esquivel Rios Rocio , Martínez Sánchez Araceli , Villaseñor Ramírez María
Published: January 2022

Identificar la capacidad de carga de un destino o atractivo turístico es fundamental para la planeación y desarrollo de la actividad turística enfocada hacia la sustentabilidad, principalmente porque permite reconocer el número de visitantes que deben permanecer al mismo tiempo en el mismo lugar.

Dada la importancia del tema, el presente documento pretende identificar los puntos críticos para el estudio de la capacidad de carga en el centro histórico de San Miguel de Allende, Gto. con la finalidad de reconocer los problemas potenciales que se generan a través del turismo masivo y la falta de planeación.

Dicha investigación es dividida en cuatro etapas, la primera de ellas desarrolla el encuadre conceptual de la capacidad de carga, abordando diversas investigaciones y autores. Posteriormente se realiza en encuadre metodológico, en donde se específica el diseño de la investigación.

La tercera etapa de la investigación corresponde al trabajo de campo, la obtención de los resultados y el análisis de los mismos. Para finalmente llegar a las reflexiones finales, en donde se resalta la importancia de estos estudios para poder desarrollar una actividad turística organizada.

En conclusión, es importante destacar que el texto abre la puerta para ofertar nuevas rutas turísticas que favorezcan la descentralización de la actividad.
Effects of dietary supplementation with peony pollen on growth, immune-related gene expression, and antioxidant status of Cyprinus carpio
Authors: Ren Hong T. , Huang Yong , Gao Xiao C. , Gao Shi Y.
Published: January 2022

Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) is both ornamental flower and Chinese herbal medicine in China. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary peony pollen on growth performance and immune status of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Five different diets with 0% (control group), 1%, 2%, 3% and 4 % of peony pollen were designed to feed the fish for 6 weeks. The results indicated that the dietary peony pollen has beneficial effects on growth performance of common carp. In addition, evaluation of the liver antioxidant enzymes activity of total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in 3% peony pollen group, showed significant increase in carps fed peony pollen (P < 0.05), except the malondialdehyde (MDA) activity. The genes expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and interleukin-1-β (IL1β) in the carps fed peony pollen were obviously decreased compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The expression levels of heat shock protein-70 (Hsp70) were up-regulated significantly in carps fed peony pollen (P < 0.05). Our observations suggest that peony pollen supplementation in the diets has the potential to improve the immune response by activating carp’s cellular antioxidant activity and regulating the expression of immune -related genes, which may lead to increased carp tolerance to adverse conditions. Further research is needed on the use of peony pollen to improve disease resistance in fisheries.
Tünel Projelendirilmesinde Kullanılan Yöntemler (Ampirik, Analitik ve Nümerik Yöntemler), Kısıtlamaları, Karşılaştırılması ve Öneriler
Authors: AYGAR Ebu Bekir
Published: January 2022

Son dönemlerde altyapı çalışmalarına ağırlık verilmiş olan ülkemizde tünelcilik faaliyetleri çok hızlı bir şekilde artış göstermiştir. Özellikle Yüksek Hızlı Demiryolu Projelerinde güzergahın kısıtlamalarından dolayı tünel sayısının arttığı daha net görülmüştür. Ülkemizdeki büyük alt yapı projelerinden olan Ankara İstanbul, Bursa Yenişehir, Ankara Konya, Kars Tiflis, Ankara Sivas ve Ankara İzmir arası Yüksek Hızlı Tren Projelerinde kazı çalışmaları devam etmektedir. Bu kesimlerde yer alan tünellerden bir kısmı tamamlanmış olup diğerlerinde kazı çalışmaları devam etmektedir. Söz konusu büyük projelerden edinilen tecrübeler ile bu çalışmada kapsamında tünel projelendirilmesi sırasında takip edilen yöntemler anlatılarak yöntemlerdeki kısıtlamalar, avantajlar ve dezavantajlar değerlendirilecektir.
Hilarity to Hassle: A Rare Case of Laugh Induced Headache
Authors:   Proffessor and Head of the Department, General Medicine, Bhagat Phool Singh Govt. Medical for Women, Haryana, Singh Navtej
Published: January 2022

Headache is the one of the most common complaint with which patients presents in the general outpatient department. There are many rare precipitants for it for e.g. Coughing, straining, exercise, laughing, sexual activity etc[1]. We present one such case of laugh induced headache which was very disturbing for the patient. Laugh induced headache could be primary or secondary. Primary LH (laugh induced headache) are without any apparent cause whereas secondary LH are associated with intracranial lesions.
Synergy of TNI and BNPB in Management Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster in Palu Indonesia
Authors:   Republic Indonesia of Defense University, Kawasan IPSC Sentul, Sukahati, Kec. Citeureup, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat 16810, Sulistiawan Joni
Published: January 2022

In 2018, a natural disaster occurred in Palu, Central Sulawesi which caused losses both in the number of victims and damage to infrastructure. Natural disasters that occurred in the city of Palu occurred in three types of disasters, namely, earthquakes, tsunamis and liquefaction. The TNI as a form of implementing OMSP TNI, is responsible for being involved in disaster management efforts, together with BNPB. One of the implementing elements of the TNI in carrying out natural disaster management operations is the PRCPB TNI. However, there are still several things that need to be optimized and coordinated from the synergy between the two institutions, namely optimizing the synergy with other ministries/agencies and agencies, the composition of the troops, and the limited facilities and infrastructure. The theory used in analyzing these problems is the theory of synergy, theory of disaster management, role theory, theory of state defense and theory of TNI involvement in Disaster Management. With descriptive qualitative research method, research data were collected through in-depth interviews and documentation studies. Based on the results of the study, the disaster that hit Palu city and several other areas of Central Sulawesi showed that local government authorities also did not fully understand the flow and procedures for dealing with disasters quickly. When a disaster occurs, both the government and the community are not prepared. The government through the BNBP, BPBD, and TNI sent aid personnel in the context of disaster management in Palu City in 2018. In particular, the TNI through PRCPB, several units have sent troops to carry out humanitarian missions according to the mandate of Law Number 3 of 2002 concerning National Defense and Law Number 34 of 2004 about the Indonesian National Army. The synergy between the TNI and various parties from BNPB, BPBD, and the Regional Government in Palu City is going well. However, overlapping tasks in the field, sectoral egos still often occur. The synergy model between the TNI and BNPB is to establish a disaster center so that gaps and problems of command, cooperation, communication and coordination and other problems can be overcome.
Strategy of Towarding the Strength of Indonesian Navy in Overcoming Violations in the 2nd Indonesian Sea Lane Archipelagic to Achieve theStability of Marine Security in Supporting Military Operations other thanWar (Mootw)
Authors:   Strategic and Military Campaign Study Program, University of Defence, Kharish Lukman
Published: January 2022

Security in the territorial waters of a country is one of the important elements in maintaining the sovereignty of a country which based on facts on the ground shows that the ALKI II region poses a threat to international shipping where the threats are in the form of smuggling of goods, human trafficking, as well as terrorism and the impact of Malaysia's expansionary politics. is the impact of the non-optimal security in the ALKI II area due to the non-optimal degree of TNI al strength and regulations that are still overlapping in overcoming violations in the ALKI II area, so this study aims to find out how the interoperability between TNI dimensions in the ALKI II area in supporting the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia. And how are the efforts in strengthening the strategy of the pattern of operations and deployment of TNI AL forces in the ALKI II region. Then this study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods supported by literature studies as a method of data and fact tracking, where based on the results of the study it is known that interoperability between dimensions The TNI in the ALKI II area has not been well integrated and is still running independently and the pattern of operations and deployment of the TNI's combat force is not optimal yet with a centralized and regional nature so that optimization is needed. realizing the stability and security of Indonesian marine waters.
Influence of Sector-Specific Components of Growth on Economic Freedom: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors:   Department of Statistics, School of Finance and Economics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People’s Republic of China, Musamba Zephaniah Moriaso
Published: January 2022

Africa in general and precisely Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been performing dismally in economic freedom determination parameters. This has substantially diminishes the probabilities of keeping up with other regions which have so far flourished in terms of sustainable economic and human development as highlighted through economic freedom index by the Heritage Foundation 2021. It is for this reason that this study purpose to investigate the influence of value added components of GDP on economic freedom. This is explored using a panel of 40 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from 1995 to 2019. Using both conventional unit root and co-integration tests showed that all the series are stationary and co-integrated of order one I(1). Further estimations on the long-run relationship using dynamic panel econometric techniques key in accounting for panel data hiccups. Specifically, fixed effect and general method of moments which is adopted to discourse concerns of endogeneity and serial correlation commonly associated with panel data. Key significant results based on GMM indicate that both value added growth components of industry and service sectors positively and significantly influences economic freedom but the effect is negative regarding value added from agriculture sector. Inward FDI was equally found to positively influence for the overall score of economic freedom for SSA The practical implication is that for an increasing economic freedom, SSA economies or decision makers should gear for policies that improve industrial production by creating an enabling environment, encouraging the service sector through incentives and tax holidays, diversify agriculture and minimize wasteful FDI inflow. All these are critical in a bid to the realization of competitive economic freedom in SSA.
The Impact of Good Corporate Governance as a Moderation of Company Performance on the Timeliness of Submitting Financial Statements
Authors:   Departement of Accounting, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia, Purwaningsih Sri
Published: January 2022

Timeliness in the submission of financial statements is an important factor in the relevant presentation information. This research is a proof of concept function analytically and experimentally. This study aims to determine the effect of company performance on timeliness submission of financial reports with good corporate governance as a moderating variable. The object of this research is a manufacturing company that has listed its shares on the IDX from 2018 to 2019. The sample of this study was 193 samples using the purposive sampling method. The analytical method used is a statistical analysis model in the form of a logistic test. The results showed that ROA did not have affect the timeliness of financial reporting, while DER affects the timeliness of financial reporting. Moderation between ROA and frequency of board meetings provides a potential type of moderation. Meanwhile, DER with board meeting frequency resulted in pure moderation.
The Effect of Menyama Braya Culture and Social Capital on Family Welfare
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University, Bali - Indonesia, Santana Putu Agus
Published: January 2022

According to economic development theory, a country's economic development is determined by social and cultural factors. Gotong royong is a valuable ancestral heritage in Indonesian culture. The purpose of this study is to examine how social capital and community togetherness are implemented in Bali through the Menyama Braya Culture, in order to benefit families and improve their welfare. This study employs a descriptive method to examine the welfare and culture of Menyama Braya in Bali, as evidenced by mutual cooperation during ceremonies, both god and human yadnya. The analysis's findings indicate that Balinese Hindu traditional and religious rituals generally have a beneficial effect on people's incomes and levels of happiness. The application of social capital as embodied in the Menyama Braya Culture may imply a recommendation that the Menyama Braya Culture be preserved as a local culture because it embodies the social capital that can prosper the family.
Lesiones deportivas en el fútbol en personas con discapacidad visual. Revisión sistemática exploratoria (Sport injuries in football for individuals with visual impairment. Exploratory systematic review)
Authors: Gamonales José M. , Jiménez-Solis Jaime , Gámez-Calvo Luisa , Sánchez-Ureña Braulio , Muñoz-Jiménez Jesús
Published: January 2022

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo realizar una revisión sistemática exploratoria relacionada con las lesiones en el fútbol a 5 en personas con discapacidad visual. Para la búsqueda de documentos, se emplearon las siguientes palabras clave: “Football 5-a-side” e “Injury”. Las bases de datos utilizadas fueron Web Of Science, Pubmed y Scopus. Para limitar la búsqueda de manuscritos, se establecieron una serie de criterios de inclusión y exclusión con la finalidad de seleccionar documentos adecuados. Tras el procedimiento de búsqueda y análisis de documentos hasta enero del 2021, se seleccionaron nueve manuscritos, siete investigaciones y dos revisiones bibliográficas vinculadas de forma general o específica con las lesiones en el fútbol en personas ciegas. En conclusión, existe evidencia de que las lesiones se producen principalmente en las extremidades inferiores como consecuencia del terreno de juego (espacio reducido con vallas laterales), por el contacto con otros jugadores y, sobre todo, por jugar en ausencia de la visión. Siendo, las zonas más afectadas por las lesiones: el pie, la cadera, las rodillas y los cuádriceps. A partir de estos resultados se recomienda realizar entrenamientos de carácter preventivo antes, durante y después de las competiciones, con la finalidad de evitar posibles lesiones deportivas.
Abstract. The present study aims to exploratory systematic review related to injuries in football 5-a-side for people with visual impairment. For the document search, the following keywords were used: “Football 5-a-side” and “Injury”. The databases used were Web of Science, Pubmed and Scopus. To limit the search for manuscripts, a series of inclusion and exclusion criteria were established to select suitable documents. After the document search and analysis procedure until January 2021, nine manuscripts, seven investigations, and two bibliographic reviews were selected, related in a general or specific way, to football injuries for blind people. In conclusion, there is evidence that injuries mainly occur in the lower extremities due to the playground characteristics (reduced space with side fences), by contact with other players, and, above all, by playing in the absence of vision. The most affected body segments by injuries are the foot, hip, knees, and quadriceps. Based on these results, it is recommended to carry out preventive training before, during, and after competitions, to avoid possible sports injuries.
Reinventar a Foucault. Una mirada arqueo-genealógica a la historia de la educación física y el deporte escolar en España (Reinventing Foucault. An archaeo-genealogical look at the history of physical education and school sports in Spain)
Authors: Mauri Medrano Marta , Torrebadella Xavier
Published: January 2022

En el transcurso del tiempo se ha producido todo un descubrimiento del cuerpo como objeto y blanco de poder. Un cuerpo que se manipula, al que se le da forma, que se educa, que obedece y que se somete. En toda sociedad, el cuerpo queda prendido en el interior de poderes muy ceñidos, que le imponen coacciones, interdicciones u obligaciones. Surgieron así métodos que permitían el control minucioso del cuerpo, dispositivos de control que pretendían normalizar ciertas prácticas, en el marco de la educación física y el deporte, donde el encuadramiento, los horarios y las taxonomías, los ejercicios de gimnasia y las prácticas escolares, le asignaban así a cada cuerpo un sitio definido y lo sometían a un control incesante. Foucault elaboró una “microfísica del poder”: la formación, el modelado de los cuerpos, se difundían en una sociedad por el sesgo especialmente de la escuela, del ejército, del hospital, lugares todos donde irradiaban normas y vigilancia continua y sistemática. Con este artículo se pretende “reinventar a Foucault” utilizando su “caja de herramientas” teórica para comprender los entresijos que la educación física y el deporte a lo largo de la historia.
Abstract. Over the course of time, the body has been discovered as an object and target of power. A body that is manipulated, shaped, educated, obeyed and subjected. In any society, the body is caught up in the tightly bound powers that impose coercion, interdictions or obligations on it. This led to the emergence of methods that allowed for the meticulous control of the body, control devices that sought to normalise certain practices, in the framework of physical education and sport, where the framework, timetables and taxonomies, gymnastic exercises and school practices, thus assigned each body a defined place and subjected it to incessant control. Foucault elaborated a "microphysics of power": the formation and modelling of bodies was disseminated in a society through the bias of the school, the army, the hospital, all of which radiated norms and continuous and systematic surveillance. This article aims to "reinvent Foucault" by using his theoretical "toolbox" to understand the intricacies of physical education and sport throughout history.