bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FAKTOR- FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA LANSIA DI KELURAHAN KAKASKASEN
Authors: Mongdong Yefta , Bangkut Margaretha , Aotama Reynaldo
Published: October 2024

Kesehatan psikologis yaitu perasaan positif, penampilan dan gambaran jasmani, berfikir, belajar, konsentrasi, mengingat, self esteem dan kepercayaan individu. Kualitas hidup dipengaruhi oleh tingkat kemandirian, kondisi fisik dan psikologis, aktifitas sosial, interaksi sosial dan fungsi keluarga. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui hubungan dari faktor-faktor kualitas hidup pada lansia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 118 responden. Variabel independen adalah kesehatan fisik dan variabel dependen adalah kualitas hidup. Hasil penelitian yang menggunakan uji Chi square pada variabel kesehatan fisik dengan kualitas hidup didapati hasi p= 0,000 < α 0,05 yang berarti terdapat hubungan antara kedua variabel. Kemudian pada variabel psikologi dan kualitas hidup didapati hasil p= 0,000 < α 0,05 yang berarti terdapat hubungan antara kedua variabel. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara kesehatan fisik dengan kualitas hudup berada pada tingkat sehat dan terdapat hubungan psikologi dengan kualitas hidupberada pada tingkat baik.
Strategic Communication and Socio-Ecological Imperatives for Re-Marketing the Nigerian Brand
Authors: Iyorza Stanislaus
Published: October 2024

The thrust of this paper is to examine select factors within the social and ecological realms that are attributed to the image crises of Nigeria and to proffer sustainable strategic communication solutions to re-marketing the nation as a brand. The de-marketing process of the brand Nigeria is a function of some obvious factors like corruption, bribery, ethnicity, communal and ethno-religious clashes. Consequently, almost everything ‘Nigerian’, whether human beings or products, is questioned or received with greater comparative scepticism, especially within the international community. Nigeria is no doubt in dire need of a corporate reformation and a review of the nation’s socio-ecological posture and experience will offer a headway for the re-marketing of the brand. This paper adopts the analytical methods for the review of strategic communication and the Socio-Ecological Model, using selected scenarios in Nigeria as units of analysis. Findings reveal that Nigeria’s albatross as an unattractive brand is the moral decadence of her citizens occasioned by a lack of adequate information of citizens, absence of motivation and ability to act, and the inherent norms that the people live with. This has thwarted the nation’s (re)branding management efforts. This paper recommends that the Federal government of Nigeria should re-orient her citizens from the now youngest generation and re-order her communication architecture to communicate a renewed Nigerian brand that will help the nation’s image to be attractive for a convincing patronage within the international market.
Online Marketing and Advertising in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Reuben Ata-Awaji
Published: October 2024

The study was guided by three research objectives and underpinned by two theories: Technological Determinism and Social Presence Theories. The study was tilted toward qualitative methodology while library research design was adopted in studying secondary data obtained from books, journals, and newspapers which were analysed. Among other findings, the study ascertained that the Internet and other communication technology channels are generally changing many aspects of consumers’ buying behaviour all over the world, including Nigeria, to new goods and services and that the Internet and the World Wide Web have transformed how goods are bought and the way businesses are conducted. The study also found that despite the prospect of online marketing and advertising, unpredictable fixed line networks in Nigeria and unstable electricity supply, pose serious challenges to online marketing and advertising in Nigeria. The study concluded that these situations pose challenges to sustainable marketing communication in Nigeria. Given these findings, the study recommended among others that, the government and all the relevant stakeholders should improve on internet infrastructure in Nigeria, constant electricity supply, and make data subscription affordable and that online advertising messages need to be compelling and engaging to be able to capture and retain audience attention, to achieve the desired result.
Enhancing black-box models: Advances in explainable artificial intelligence for ethical decision-making
Authors: Rane Jayesh , Kaya Ömer , Mallick Suraj Kumar , Rane Nitin Liladhar
Published: October 2024

Transparency, trust, and accountability are among the issues raised by artificial intelligence's (AI) growing reliance on black-box models, especially in high-stakes industries like healthcare, finance, and criminal justice. These models, which are frequently distinguished by their intricacy and opacity, are capable of producing extremely accurate forecasts, but users and decision-makers are still unable to fully understand how they operate. In response to this challenge, the field of Explainable AI (XAI) has emerged with the goal of demystifying these models by offering insights into their decision-making processes. Our ability to interpret model behavior has greatly improved with recent developments in XAI techniques, such as SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanations), LIME (Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations), and counterfactual explanations. These instruments make it easier to recognize bias, promote trust, and guarantee adherence to moral principles and laws like the GDPR and the AI Act. Modern XAI techniques are reviewed in this research along with how they are used in moral decision-making. It looks at how explainability can improve fairness, reduce the risks of AI bias and discrimination, and assist well-informed decision-making in a variety of industries. It also examines the trade-offs between performance and interpretability of models, as well as the growing trends toward user-centric explainability techniques. In order to ensure responsible AI development and deployment, XAI's role in fostering accountability and transparency will become increasingly important as AI becomes more integrated into critical systems.
Explainable and trustworthy artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning
Authors: Rane Nitin Liladhar , Mallick Suraj Kumar , Kaya Ömer , Rane Jayesh
Published: October 2024

The swift progression of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) has transformed different industries, offering unprecedented efficiency and innovation. Nevertheless, the growing intricacy and lack of transparency of these technologies have led to important worries about their reliability and ethical consequences. This research explores the growing area of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) that seeks to improve the clarity, comprehensibility, and responsibility of AI, ML, and deep learning models. XAI helps to increase trust and acceptance by making these technologies easier to understand for users and stakeholders, therefore tackling the "black box" issue. This research provides a thorough examination of the most recent approaches and structures in XAI, with a focus on important strategies like model-agnostic explanations, interpretable models, and post-hoc interpretability techniques. It also examines the important function of XAI in guaranteeing adherence to regulatory standards and ethical guidelines, which are becoming stricter globally. Moreover, the review assesses how XAI is incorporated into different fields such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous systems, illustrating its ability to reduce biases, enhance decision-making, and increase user confidence. This research highlights the significance of XAI in creating AI systems that are both strong and ethical by discussing current trends and developments.
Effect of Planting Methods and Nutrition on Yield of Three Rice Varieties
Authors: Samim Noor Ahmad , Ghafoori M. Salim
Published: October 2024

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important cereal crop. The effect of planting methods and nutrition on the yield of three rice varieties was assessed under the greenhouse. Factorial experiment, three cultivation methods [dry direct seeding (DDS), wet direct seeding (WDS) and transplantation (TP)], three nutrient levels, [100% inorganic, 50% inorganic +50% organic and 100% organic], and three rice varieties (Pathumthani-1, RD57, and RD41) was considered with the layout of completely randomized design (CRD) with four replications. Moreover, yield and yield components data were collected from the rice plant. ANOVA was carried with IRRISTAT 5.0. The result showed that 100% inorganic level had more productive tiller than the other two levels. 50% inorganic +50% organic under DDS method, 100% organic under WDS and 100% inorganic under TP method had performed well on filled grain per panicle. However, all varieties suffered from the nutrient deficit under the TP method which caused high unfilled grain under 100% inorganic and 50% inorganic+50% organic and 100% organic levels were decreased by 21.05 under the DDS method. Finally, seed weight was high for Pathumthani-1vareity with no significant difference among the variety, but RD57 reduced by 13.88% under WDS than the TP method and no difference was found for RD41 under TP and WDS methods. The yield of Pathumthani-1 variety was increased by 22% under TP than WDS and DDS methods. The nutrient level has no significant differences on grain yield of RD41 variety. RD57 grain yield was high under TP and DDS methods and no significant difference was found for RD41 under TP and WDS methods of cultivation.
Evaluation of Seismic Strengthening Techniques for High-Rise RC Masonry Infill Frame with Soft Ground Story
Authors: Faqiri Amanollah , Jami Noorsayed
Published: October 2024

In the seismically active regions, the reinforced concrete frame short, medium, and high rise buildings with masonry infill story and soft ground story are the most common type of construction. For this type of building there is not much information in the design codes for the analysis and design because of the non-linear behavior of the masonry infill panel and soft story. Structural engineers considering masonry as a non-structural element which means that the stiffness and strength of masonry are not taken into account during the design process, because masonry is much more brittle than the other frame elements. The most common and vulnerable problem arising from masonry infill reinforced concrete frame is the building with soft ground story as there is a discontinuity in the stiffness and strength along with the height of the building. To cope with this issue, the lateral strength and stiffness of such ground story column or overall building should be enhanced. Now, this modification in stiffness and strength can be achieved by increasing the shear capacity and moment capacity of first story columns and beams by changing the shear reinforcement the longitudinal reinforcement and changing sections of first story elements. The present study is focused on finding out a solution for the shear capacity and moment capacity of first story of the frames.
Influence of different plant densities and fertilizer levels on growth and yield parameters in Banana cv. Grand Naine
Authors: Amiri Abdul Wasi
Published: October 2024

An experiment was carried out in banana cv. Grand Naine to evaluate the effect of three different plant densities with threelevels of fertilizer which was laid out in factorial RCBD design with three replications. During all the stages of growth, except plant height, all the vegetative growth parameters were higher in lowest plant density (2.0 x 2.0 m) and lower in higher plant density (1.5 x1.5 m). The highest plant height (207.67 and 205.61 cm) and yield (108.33 and 101.95 tons/ha) was registered in higher plant density in both the plant and ratoon crop respectively. While the lowest plant height (197.25 cm and 194.19 cm) and yield (74.26 and 69.38tons/ha) was observed in lower plant density in both the seasons respectively. In case of fertilizer application, the significant result was obtained for growth and yield of banana. The highest growth and yield parameters was found in F2 (125 % RDF) whereas the lowest was registered in F3 (75 % RDF). For combined effect of plant density and fertilizer on growth and yield parameters, the treatment S3 x F2 (2 x 2 with 125 % RDF) recorded higher values except plant height and yield than other combinations.
Tierno Monénembo, l’histoire et la crise du temps
Authors: Uwe Christian
Published: October 2024

La publication, en 1995, de Pelourinho marque un élargissement de l’univers romanesque de Monénembo, aussi bien dans l’espace que dans le temps, grâce à l’exploration de la question de la traite négrière. Depuis, de nombreuses oeuvres de l’auteur dissèquent l’histoire mondiale du continent africain, c’est-à-dire la confrontation des Africains avec les idées, les cultures et les acteurs politiques venus d’ailleurs (islam, christianisme, colonialisme, traite). Avec ce tournant, Monénembo se fait le chroniqueur d’une « crise du temps », crise aux multiples strates dont les personnages n’ont pas toujours conscience et qui affecte pourtant le cours de leurs destins individuel et collectif. Cet article étudie la façon dont l’auteur sonde cette crise dans Pelourinho et dans Peuls (2004). Il développe notamment l’idée que l’accélération du temps observable dans ces deux romans sous-tend un tragique de l’Histoire qui s’inscrit jusque dans le corps et l’intimité des personnages.
Valence and Salience Encoding in the Central Amygdala
Authors: Kong Mi-Seon , Ancell Ethan , Witten Daniela M , Zweifel Larry S
Published: October 2024

The central amygdala (CeA) has emerged as an important brain region for regulating both negative (fear and anxiety) and positive (reward) affective behaviors. The CeA has been proposed to encode affective information in the form of valence (whether the stimulus is good or bad) or salience (how significant is the stimulus), but the extent to which these two types of stimulus representation occur in the CeA is not known. Here, we used single cell calcium imaging in mice during appetitive and aversive conditioning and found that majority of CeA neurons (∼65%) encode the valence of the unconditioned stimulus (US) with a smaller subset of cells (∼15%) encoding the salience of the US. Valence and salience encoding of the conditioned stimulus (CS) was also observed, albeit to a lesser extent. These findings show that the CeA is a site of convergence for encoding oppositely valenced US information.
Characterization of Postsynaptic Glutamate Transporter Functionality in the Zebrafish Retinal First Synapse Across Different Wavelengths
Authors: Garbelli Marco , Niklaus Stephanie , Neuhauss Stephan CF
Published: October 2024

In the zebrafish retina, incident light undergoes wavelength-dependent processing encompassing mechanisms such as color opponency, contrast enhancement, and motion detection prior to neural transmission to the brain proper. In darkness, photoreceptors continuously release glutamate into the synaptic cleft, a process that diminishes in response to increased light intensity, thereby conveying visual signals to ON and OFF bipolar cells. Specifically, in zebrafish, the ON pathway signal transduction is mediated by metabotropic glutamate receptor 6b (mGluR6b) and Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters (EAATs). Here we demonstrate that knockout of
eaat5b
and
eaat7
disrupts electroretinogram responses to short and long-wavelength stimuli while preserving middle-wavelength responses, suggesting wavelength-specific roles. We found differential expression of EAAT5b and EAAT7 in the outer plexiform layer, particularly in the strike zone, crucial for prey capture, supporting task specific involvement of these signaling pathways. In order to investigate this, we developed a virtual hunting assay using UV light stimuli. Such a behavioral assay targeting short and long wavelengths indicate that EAAT5b and EAAT7 influence UV-dependent prey detection and motion sensing differently. Our findings highlight the importance of EAAT5b and EAAT7 in modulating light integration dynamics in the zebrafish retina.
Espacios de procesión: Memoria urbana y rito funerario en cementerios de Chile
Authors:   , Vassiliu Hacke Felipe
Published: October 2024

La relación entre la ciudad y el cementerio es una disputa no resuelta que da como resultado fronteras rígidas en sus bordes. Grandes paños de la ciudad son ocupados por estas necrópolis, cuya tensión heterotópica acentúa la condición de isla urbana. La clave para la comprensión de este fenómeno es planteada en esta tesis por medio del estudio de los espacios de procesión como lugares de expresión del rito funerario, ahondando en las posibilidades que pueden ofrecer en una sociedad secularizada. La evolución de estos espacios intermedios que mantenían el equilibrio de la relación ciudad-cementerio y las formas que adoptan son fundamentales para entender el marco de acción de la arquitectura. Interiorizando estos conceptos es posible buscar soluciones que involucren la procesión como programa clave en el diseño de cementerios y la postura que adopta frente a la ciudad, siendo útil para comprender también los problemas que enfrentan las necrópolis existentes.
Aetiology, Risk factors, and Outcome of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections in Respiratory ICU Patients at a Tertiary Care Centre, Cuttack, Odisha, India: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Dash Manoranjan , Bakshi Krushna Chandra , Das Ganeswar , Patnaik Jyoti , Pradhan Swetapadma
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are used for monitoring and managing critically-ill patients. However, their use can lead to serious infectious complications, resulting in significant morbidity, additional medical costs and mortality. Aim: To analyse the causative pathogens and the associated risk factors involved in the causation of central line-related infections and their outcomes. Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted among 66 patients admitted to the 10-bed Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU) at the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, SCB Medical College and Hospital, a tertiary-care teaching hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, India, from March 2021 to October 2022, who required central line placement for 48 hours or more. These patients were followed daily and upon the development of new-onset sepsis after 48 hours, two blood samples were collected from both central and peripheral sites for culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing, after excluding other sources of infections. Results: The mean age of patients with CLABSI was 62.85±14.95 years, with the most commonly affected age group being 55-74 years. Total of 66 patients had CVCs in place for more than 48 hours, resulting in 664 catheter days. The overall rate of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) was 30.12 per 1,000 catheter days. The risk factors significantly associated with the development of CLABSI were diabetes mellitus, duration of hospitalisation, APACHE score, length of ICU stay and days of catheter in-situ. However, multivariate analysis revealed that only the length of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay (p=0.003) and the presence of diabetes (p=0.012) were independent predictors of acquiring CLABSI. The most common pathogens isolated were Acinetobacter (30%), followed by Enterococcus (25%), Staphylococcus aureus (20%), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (10%), Pseudomonas (10%) and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) (5%). All Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens showed 100% sensitivity to linezolid, teicoplanin, vancomycin and polymyxin B, as well as tigecycline, respectively. The remaining strains were Multidrug Resistant (MDR). The overall mortality rate was 66.7%, with CLABSI-associated mortality at 60%. Conclusion: The incidence of CLABSI was high, with significant risk factors significantly associated were prolonged duration of catheterisation, length of hospital and ICU stays, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score and diabetes mellitus. Gram-positive bacteria predominated, followed by Gram-negative bacteria, with a significant proportion of MDR organisms.
Multilocus Sequence Analysis of Aspergillus Species from Clinical Samples and the Surge of Cryptic Aspergillosis in Southern India: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Upaisal Almas Fathima , Kindo Anupma Jyoti , Saravanam Prasanna Kumar , Thirunarayan MA , Sree Lakshmi
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Aspergillus species cause a broad range of infections, from Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) to invasive aspergillosis. Accurate species-level identification is crucial for diagnosis and treatment, especially since some rare Aspergillus species exhibit increased resistance to common antifungal agents. Aim: To identify Aspergillus species at the species complex level and determine the emergence of cryptic Aspergillus species using Multilocus Sequence Analysis (MLSA). Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over eight months, from January 2023 to August 2023, in three tertiary care centres in Chennai, India. Sixty Aspergillus strains were isolated from various clinical samples. The primary inclusion criteria were patients with suspected aspergillosis, categorised based on the European Organszation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Mycoses Study Group (EORTC-MSG) criteria. Isolates were grown on Oatmeal Agar or Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) and phenotypically identified using tease mount and slide culture techniques. Genomic fungal Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted and amplified using specific primers for Internal transcribed spacer (ITS), beta-tubulin, hydrophobin, and calmodulin genes, followed by nucleic acid sequencing. Results: Among the 60 Aspergillus isolates, the Aspergillus flavus complex comprised 26 (43.3%), the Aspergillus fumigatus complex 16 (26.7%), the Aspergillus niger complex 12 (20%), and the Aspergillus terreus complex 6 (10%). Initial speciation relied on microscopic and cultural characteristics. Isolates were recovered from various clinical specimens: bronchial wash 6 (10%), Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid 10 (16.7%), sputum 3 (5%), ear swab 20 (33.3%), endotracheal aspirate 8 (13.3%), pus and tissue from the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus 11 (18.3%), and tissue from other sites 2 (3.3%). MLSA identified common species such as A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. terreus, and A. niger, as well as rare species including A. awamori, A. carneus, A. lentulus, A. oryzae, A. tamarii, A. tubingensis, and A. welwitschiae. Sequence identity ranged from 99% to 100%, confirming species diversity. Phylogenetic analysis using ITS, beta-tubulin, hydrophobin, and calmodulin genes supported species identification with robust bootstrap support (1000 replications). Conclusion: Cryptic Aspergillus species are prevalent in clinical samples from the South Indian population, with a notable presence from the section Nigri and the first-time isolation of Aspergillus carneus in clinical samples from India. Molecular identification is essential for determining the invasive potential and guiding appropriate antifungal therapy.
Constructivist Learning Environment, Critical Thinking Motivation, Self-Directed Learning Readiness, a Structural Equation Model on Students’ Engagement
Authors: Precellas Lee Brenda C. , Napil Melissa C.
Published: October 2024

Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the most suitable model for student engagement using constructivist learning environment, critical thinking motivation, and self-directed learning readiness as exogenous variables and student engagement as endogenous variables.
Study Design: The study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at public secondary schools in Region XI, Philippines during school year 2023-2024.
Methodology: The study’s respondents were Grade 7 students from public secondary schools selected using Raosoft. A four-part questionnaire was employed to collect the data. All items in each indicator received a high Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, indicating excellent internal consistency and reliability, suggesting that the instruments are highly reliable.
Results: Results revealed that three out of four variables indicated a high level, while one variable showed very high level. Constructivist learning environment, critical thinking motivation, and self-directed learning readiness yielded significant relationship with student engagement as the endogenous variable. This indicates that students have freedom in their own learning and are determined to succeed. They actively engage in activities that develop their skills and apply what they have learned to real life situations. Out of the three models analyzed, Model 3 exhibited indices that aligned that aligned with the criteria for selecting the most appropriate model, which suggests’ that the goodness of fit measures are highly acceptable.
Conclusion: The study shows specific indicators have peaked, but activities that enhance student engagement can lead to further improvement. Teachers are encouraged to adopt reflective teaching methods to promote intellectual development and enhance students' learning experiences. Incorporating hands-on activities, such as think-pair-share, inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and cooperative learning, is also recommended. Promote critical thinking by providing students with activities that stimulate their thinking, such as debates, critical reading, role-playing, and making predictions, to further develop their problem-solving skills. Sustain self-directed learning readiness by giving continuous activities that expand their minds and positive perspectives should be encouraged.
Very Early-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Insights into Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies
Authors: Parvez Yusuf , Thaslim Shaza
Published: October 2024

Very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease: is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is defined by its onset in children younger than 6 years of age. The etiology includes the interplay of various factors such as genetic predisposition, environmental factors, gut microbiota and strong family history. The clinical presentation can present with both gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloody and/or mucus-containing diarrhea, recurrent vomiting, peri annal symptoms like fistulas, abscesses and perinatal skin tags and also present as extra-intestinal symptoms like intermittent fevers, arthritis, folliculitis, uveitis etc. In this article we discuss about various treatment methods used in Very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO IBD) including medical therapy, surgical therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and nutritional approach.
In this systematic review, we have tried to summarized the current knowledge about Very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease
Effect of Castor Transplanting and Different Organic Manures on Nutrient Content, Uptake and Soil Fertility Status after Harvest of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) under North Gujarat Agro Climatic Conditions
Authors: Patel K. K. , Shah S. K. , Chauhan K. J. , Singh Praveen
Published: October 2024

An attempt was made to investigate the effect of castor transplanting and different organic manures on content, uptake and soil fertility status after harvest of castor (Ricinus communis L.) under North Gujarat agro climatic conditions. The field experiment comprised of four levels of age of seedling (A1: Two weeks old seedling, A2: Three weeks old seedling, A3: Four weeks old seedling and A4: Normal sowing) and four levels of source of manures (S1: No compost, S2: Vermicompost, S3: FYM and S4: Castor shell compost) laid out in randomized block design with factorial concept with three replication. Castor variety GCH 8 was used as a test crop. The result indicated that Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur content in castor seed did not differed significantly due to different age of seedling and different source of manures. But uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur were significantly higher under treatment A4 (Normal sowing) and S4 (Castor shell compost). The available nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and sulphur in soil were unaffected due to age of seedling and source of manures. However, organic carbon was found significantly higher (0.204%) with treatment S4 (Castor shell compost). Interaction effect of age of seedling and source of manures exhibited significant effect on content of sulphur and uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium as well as sulphur.
Shelf Stable Chicken Pickle Incorporated with Poultry by Products Using Different Acidulants: A Review
Authors: Raut Subhash S. , Domple Vijay D. , Swami Jagdish , Saini Lalit Kumar , Shivaji Arabati , D. Sirsat Shraddha
Published: October 2024

The present study was aimed to develop an acceptable quality chicken pickle with incorporation of poultry by products viz. Heart & gizzard (1:1) and different acidulants. Different level of heart and gizzard (5, 10 & 15%) were incorporated in chicken pickle formulations. Meat chunks prepared from broiler meat with inclusion of spices, acidulants and poultry by-products were used for preparation of chicken pickle. It was observed that incorporation of 10% heart and gizzard exhibited higher sensory and physico-chemical scores which were comparable to the control. These results revealed that 10% heart and gizzard can be used as poultry by-products in chicken pickle without any adverse effect on the quality and sensory properties of chicken pickle.
Chicken pickle prepared by using above selected levels of heart and gizzard were further incorporated with different acidulants viz. Citric acid, acetic acid & lactic acid for sensory and physico-chemical properties and evaluated at ambient temperature on every 15th day interval for 90 days. During storage chicken pickle incorporated with acetic acid maintained sensory and physico-chemical attributes for longer time as compared to the products incorporated with citric acid and lactic acid. During storage of chicken pickle the sensory scores for all the attributes declined significantly with the progress of storage period. Similarly, pH, TBA values and microbial count increased considerably at the later part of storage but were within spoilage limit.
It is concluded that chicken pickle prepared with incorporation of 10% heart & gizzard and acetic acid packed in PET bottles could be stored safely for 90 days at ambient temperature.
Challenges In The Path Of Scientific Methodology And Research
Authors: Rosa Claudia Regina de Andrade Arrais , Santos Daniel Coutinho dos , Rodrigues Elaine Rocha Meirelles , Nonato Vanessa Carneiro , Lopes Vitória Gabriela Santos
Published: October 2024

The main objective of this work is to diagnose the reasons for the difficulty in learning Scientific Methodology and Research, especially at the undergraduate level. The greatest challenge is to organize knowledge and seek alternatives in the face of the problem of teaching scientific methodology and research, seeking strategies that can be used to improve the teaching of the discipline, in view of the difficulties presented by academics. After questioning through field research, the data were collected through descriptive and analytical statistics to conclude the research. We can see through the results that the difficulties exist, but that alternatives were suggested and that may contribute to alleviate the problem, the challenges of graduation. We cannot only professionalize academics but train them in the exercise of thinking and overcoming difficulties, opening possibilities and showing the need to move towards understanding and valuing science. This way of seeing and learning Scientific Research Methodology may contribute to a greater performance of teachers who are responsible for their teaching, obtain a better acceptance of the subject by students, not always very receptive and may, finally, provide a dynamic aimed at effective and integrative teaching. We do not have the pretension or the knowledge to dictate the rules, to point out solutions, only the desire to suggest that they get closer to the problem, to the difficulties in search of scientific knowledge
Improving Writing Skills In First-Year Students At Lilama 2 College: The Role Of Task-Based Language Teaching
Authors: Linh Nguyen Thu Thuy , Duc Pham Huu
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the challenges faced by first-year EFL students at Lilama 2 Technology International College in Dong Nai, focusing on the development of paragraph writing skills. Through Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), the research aims to uncover the key obstacles students face and evaluate how TBLT can effectively address these challenges. Involving a cohort of 5 teachers and 100 students, the study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather comprehensive insights into students’ writing difficulties and the impact of TBLT on their performance. The research addresses two pivotal questions: What are the main difficulties faced by first-year EFL students in writing paragraphs? How effective is TBLT in overcoming these difficulties and improving their writing skills? The findings provide practical insights into specific writing challenges and demonstrate the potential of TBLT to enhance EFL writing instruction, offering valuable implications for educators aiming to improve writing skills in similar contexts
“We Play Football Till They Are Gone”: Navigating Masculinity-Related Challenges To Viral Load (Vl) Testing Appointments By Adolescent Boys On Anti-RetroViral Therapy (Art) In Public Health Facilities In Siaya County, Western Kenya.
Authors: Peter Simon , Nyambedha Erick Otieno , o Charles Omondi Olang’
Published: October 2024

Between 33.1 million and 45.7 million people were living with HIV in 2022, out of whom 1.7 million were adolescents aged 10–19 years. In addition, recent statistics show a decline of HIV-related deaths by 51%, except for adolescent boys’ HIV –related deaths. Viral Load testing is recommended to monitor ART failure and reduce HIV-related mortalities. Whereas men are socialised to be strong, resilient, and disease-free, whether this has also formed a challenge to VL testing appointments to adolescent boys in public health facilities has remained underexplored. This insight in critical in highlighting social factors causing differentials in HIV-related deaths in contexts such as Siaya County of Western Kenya where mortalities among boys on ART are higher than their female counterparts. This paper investigated masculinity-related challenges to Viral Load (VL) testing appointments by adolescent boys on Anti-Retro-Viral Therapy (ART) in Public health facilities in Siaya County, Western Kenya. This was a cross-sectional study used questionnaire to collect data from 263 adolescent boys on ART. Two focus group discussions were held with the boys, while three key informant interviews were conducted with healthcare practitioners and government officers. Masculinity issues are found to be a challenging factor in public health facilities in the area, hampering VL testing uptake. The study also reveals that adolescent boys honouring VL testing appointments would rather play football within the facility’s compound or engage in menial jobs to earn income than join long queues of patients comprised of women and children where they would be seen as weak help-seekers. It is concluded that enactment of masculinity by the boys is a barrier to VL testing in the health facilities, and tailored interventions should be directed at public health facilities
Métodos De Tomada De Decisão: Estudo De Caso Na Gestão Do Serviço De Transporte Escolar Urbano Na Cidade De Parintins
Authors: Cruz Elisandra Maria Farias Da , Souza Jocinete Batalha De , Matos Regiane Prata De , Santos Sarah Helena Assis Dos , Lima Orlem Pinheiro De
Published: October 2024

Background: Com a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento de suas intervenções e a busca por um diferencial competitivo, em face de um número de adversários cada vez maior. A logística não é somente uma área operacional das corporações ela é uma parte estratégica e capaz de trazer vantagem para muitas empresas. Os direitos sociais do cidadão é ter acesso a uma educação gratuita e de qualidade, objetivando o seu pleno desenvolvimento, seu preparo para o exercício da cidadania e sua qualificação para o trabalho. Diante dessa vertente, propõe-se refletir neste artigo “Métodos de Tomada de Decisão: estudo de caso na gestão do serviço de Transporte Escolar Urbano na cidade de Parintins”. É importante frisar que o transporte escolar contribui para a diminuição e a evasão escolar e favorece que um número maior de crianças e adolescentes continuem estudando, chegando à universidade e que influencia na qualidade de ensino- aprendizagem dos discentes. Materials and Methods: A metodologia utiliza os procedimentos da pesquisa bibliográfica, pesquisa qualitativa e estudo de caso. Com o objetivo de propor um método de tomada de decisão com base nas analyses dos modelos DEMATEL, teoria TRIZ, método AHP que contribua para melhoria da gestão do Serviço de Transporte Escolar Urbano. Results: O resultado final aborda que para um Serviço de Transporte Escolar Urbano em Parintins, o Método AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) se destaca como a escolha mais apropriada a ser aplicada. Conclusion: O método AHP demonstrou o mais adequado para ser aplicado, devido à sua capacidade de lidar com decisões complexas de multicritérios e flexibilidade
Assessment of Worker Satisfaction with Special Emphasis on Gig Economy: Workers, Work and Platform Perspective
Authors: Naz Amreen , Raj Anjali
Published: October 2024

The gig economy has revolutionized the modern workforce, offering them a flexible work arrangement but also raising concerns about worker satisfaction. This study explores the satisfaction levels of gig workers, examining the factors that influence their satisfaction and comparing them to traditional employees. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining survey of 200 platform workers aimed at collecting information to fill gaps in rights and renumeration, for the benefit of platform workers. Data collection was made by using online survey and face to face interviews methods. Results indicate that these workers experience unique satisfaction challenges, including income instability, lack of benefits, and limited career advancement opportunities. The gig economy is a quickly growing phenomenon in which people work in a variety of full-time, part-time, freelance, and temporary capacities using online platforms. The study identifies key predictors of worker satisfaction, including job control, social support, and perceived fairness. The findings have implications for organizations, policymakers, and gig workers themselves, highlighting the need for tailored support systems and regulations to enhance satisfaction and well-being in the gig economy
Evolution Of Child Health Policies And The Impact Of The Environment On Development: An Integrative Review
Authors: Oliveira Francisco Ariclene , Leite Álvaro Jorge Madeiro
Published: October 2024

Background: A Despite the advances in child health policies in Brazil since the 1980s, the influence of the environment and parenting practices on the holistic development of children still requires a critical and indepth analysis. The aim of this study was to analyze the evolution of child health policies in Brazil, focusing on the impact of these policies on the holistic development of children, highlighting the role of the environment and parenting practices in supporting child growth and development. Materials and Methods: This is an Integrative Review study following the PRISMA protocol. Data collection took place in September 2023, using the BVS (LILACS, MEDLINE) and SciELO databases. The eligibility criteria included original articles published between 2018 and 2023, available for free in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. The search and selection process resulted in 8 publications that formed the theoretical corpus. Results: The analysis of the results revealed two central thematic categories: "Evolution of Child Health Policies and Historical Milestones" and "Child Development and the Importance of the Environment." The analysis shows that child health policies in Brazil since the 1980s have significantly improved children's holistic development, emphasizing the importance of the environment and parenting practices. Conclusion: Programs such as "Primeira Infância Melhor" (Better Early Childhood) and the Family Health Strategy were essential. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for flexible policies to address future crises.
Assédio Moral No Trabalho E Saúde Mental: Perspectivas Jurídicas E Impactos Profissionais
Authors: Oliveira Ana Karoliny Freitas De , Serafim Andreia Regia De Matos Rodrigues , Filho Osvaldo Mendes De Oliveira , Araújo Regilania Parente De Albuquerque , Júnior Gilberto Claudino Da Silva
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi explorar as dimensões do assédio moral no trabalho sob uma análise jurídica e profissional, examinando seus impactos na saúde mental dos trabalhadores e as medidas legais e organizacionais que podem ser adotadas para mitigar esse problema. A pesquisa utilizou uma revisão integrativa da literatura para analisar o assédio moral no trabalho, focando em suas implicações jurídicas e impactos profissionais. Foram selecionados artigos científicos completos, de origem brasileira e publicados entre 2020 e 2023, obtidos através do Google Acadêmico e SciELO. Os resultados revelam que o assédio moral não apenas compromete a saúde mental dos trabalhadores, causando estresse, ansiedade e até síndrome de burnout, mas também impacta negativamente a produtividade e o clima organizacional. A análise jurídica ressalta avanços legislativos em diversos países, incluindo o Brasil, onde a CLT e a Constituição garantem proteção contra o assédio moral, permitindo ações judiciais por danos morais. Conclui-se que medidas preventivas, como políticas claras contra o assédio, treinamentos e culturas organizacionais que valorizem o respeito mútuo, são essenciais para mitigar o problema e promover ambientes de trabalho mais saudáveis e produtivos.
A Ética Na Educação 4.0: Implicações Da Inteligência Artificial (IA) Sobre A Prática Docente
Authors: Oliveira Vladimir Bezerra De , Fontes Cristiane Pinheiro Mendes , Carvalho Kleber Alves De , Maciel Leandro Moreira , Souza Kelly Christiane Silva De
Published: October 2024

A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar as implicações da Inteligência Artificial (IA) sobre a ética e a prática docente. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica para revisar e sintetizar literatura relevante sobre o tema, com levantamento de dados em plataformas acadêmicas como SciELO, Scopus e Google Acadêmico, além de repositórios brasileiros. A análise revelou que a IA possui um potencial significativo para personalizar o aprendizado, otimizar processos administrativos e melhorar a gestão escolar, oferecendo insights valiosos sobre o desempenho dos alunos e promovendo uma experiência de aprendizado mais adaptativa. Contudo, também foram identificados desafios éticos importantes, como a necessidade de proteção da privacidade dos dados dos alunos, transparência no uso de algoritmos e a minimização de viés, além da importância de equilibrar a tecnologia com o papel essencial do educador e enfrentar desigualdades no acesso às tecnologias. Conclui-se que, embora a IA ofereça oportunidades promissoras, é fundamental adotar diretrizes e práticas responsáveis para garantir uma implementação justa e eficaz, que maximize os benefícios da tecnologia e assegure um ambiente educacional equitativo e inclusivo.
Text Messaging as a Precursor of Linguistic Decadence for Students in Some Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Authors: Akintayo Abiodun , Olosu Olukunle
Published: October 2024

Electronic text messaging in Nigeria is an entrenched linguistic behavior which has caught the attention of an enormous youth population and it is adversely affecting the acquisition of linguistic competence. This paper investigated the use of text messages by students in some tertiary institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria in order to examine the various deviant linguistic features and degree of departure from standard variety of English usage. The study utilized extracts from two hundred text messages collected for analysis from male and female undergraduate students between July 2021 and June 2022. Our findings reveal that texting negatively impacts writing skill of students and the noticeable linguistic anomalies are: non-standard spellings, word order violations, disjunctive orthography, anomalous punctuations, vowel deletion, use of slang and colloquialisms, surface diagraphia and others. The paper concludes that since anything goes in texting and it is not regulated, it may wreck the language because it has a pernicious effect on the linguistic competence of students and on the general standard of education. It then recommends that educators should rise to the challenge and instill in students the formal writing skill they need to succeed.
The Mental And Social Representation Of Cabanagem In The Municipality Of Acará In The State Of Pará (Brazil): Narratives Of The Past To Understand The Present
Authors: Guedes Aureliano Da Silva , Silva Armando Manoel Barreiros Malheiro Da
Published: October 2024

Justification: Representations are the figurations of the environment, which occur through symbols, values, norms, knowledge, beliefs, among others, which are presented in a real or ideal way through social interrelations, in a way that they are ethnocentric or relativized in individual memory (Mental Representation), collective (Collective Representation), or social (Social Representation), are created and recreated, destroyed and reconstructed, materializing themselves through communication and language. In view of this, it seeks to understand the present of the city of Acará through the Social and Mental Representation of the Cabanagem Movement to understand the current problems of the population. Methodology: Semi-directive interviews were conducted with residents of the municipality of Acará in the state of Pará (Brazil) , and six interviews were selected, including interviewees with the following profiles: a teacher, a senior citizen, a community leader, a person who worked in social assistance, and two people who did not fit any of the previous profiles, chosen at random. It is worth mentioning that the interviewees were assured anonymity using, when necessary, an alphanumeric code. The most significant narratives were selected to analyze the Mental and Social Representation of Cabanagem and to understand how they reconstruct this history, and how their present fits into these Representations. Objetive: to identify how Cabanagem is represented in the memory of the population of Acará in the State of Pará in Brazil, how they construct, destroy and reconstruct the narratives of Cabanagem and how these communications occur. Conclusions: The study of Mental and Social Representations enables not only the search for history from the perspective of the population, where official history has often erased traces of heroism and dignity, but also the understanding of how people see and communicate their social condition and how they reconstruct facts that have reached them orally through relatives, friends or popular leaders, and thus can identify what they think about their current society, government projects, among others. Identifying their needs provides the elements for developing social projects that truly meet the needs of those populations