bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of low-density lipoprotein extracted from egg yolk on preservation of chilled canine semen (4oC)
Authors:   Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Van T. , Nguyen Anh T. P. , Nguyen Huy D. , Ha Phuc L. G. , Doan Khanh T. V.
Published: February 2022

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) derived from hen egg yolk has been considered an important component in the storage of canine semen; however, in Vietnam, there have not been many studies regarding this topic. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LDL in the preservation of canine chilled semen in Vietnam. The assessment of semen samples was based on four criteria: storage time, motility, absolute viability, and integrity of acrosomal membrane at motility rate 0.9; 0.5 and 0.3. The semen samples collected were divided into three equal parts, each was then diluted with three different extenders and stored at 4oC. The extenders were LDL + basic extender (LDL), egg yolk + basic extender (EY), and basic extender (C). The storage time of canine semen was recorded from the beginning of monitoring until the motility decreased to 0.3. The storage time of the three extenders was in the order of EY > LDL > C, with 108 h, 60 h, and 48 h, respectively. The absolute viability of fertilizable sperm (Sa5) in the extender was EY (768), LDL (423) and C (280), which was significant (P < 0.001). The percentage of viable sperm with intact acrosome membrane at motility time A = 0.9 in LDL was 59.31%, higher than that in EY (30.99%). In the storage period from A = 0.9 to A = 0.5, the acrosome loss percentage of both EY and LDL decreased equally (7.30% and 7.23%), but the storage time of EY (84 h) was longer than that of LDL (48 h). In conclusion, the EY gave a longer storage time, higher absolute viability and longer maintain percentage of viable sperms and intact acrosome membrane compared to the LDL. However, within the first hours of storage, the percentage of viable sperm and intact acrosome membrane in the EY was lower than that in the LDL. Therefore, to preserve canine semen for a short time (less than 48 h), the LDL extender should be used for better effectiveness.
Survey of lighting systems and aesthetic illumination design for various major parks in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors:   Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vuong Thuy T. , Duong Tien T. M. , Vo Nguyen N. M. , Dang Nghia T. , Nguyen Khanh T. , Ha Truong X.
Published: February 2022

The study was carried out from August 2019 to August 2020 at five major parks in Ho Chi Minh City. We aimed to survey the lighting system including bulb types, lamp types, illumination type, and average horizontal illuminance. The study was carried out by several methods such as a questionnaire of the characteristics of the lamp, observing, measuring, analyzing, synthesizing data, and evaluating. We divided each park by area, for example, main gate, side gate, main axis, branch road, lawn, activity area for investigation. The result showed that the parks having LED and HQ compact bulbs, which were popular chandeliers. Most parks had direct lighting to provide panoramic illumination, but did not reach the average horizontal illuminance. We propose an aesthetic illumination design for the central area of ​​the park with ideas from the history of the park's formation and development. The research results contribute to the improvement of the lighting system for the parks in Ho Chi Minh City.
Making Indian cities climate and water resilient
Authors: Ram Ashwin
Published: February 2022

The article highlights flood risk and governance challenges in India. With reference to the recent Chennai floods, it elaborates on past mistakes and the way forward to improve the resilience of Indian cities to manage climate disasters.
Prevalência de alterações neurocognitivas em adultos vivendo com vírus da imunodeficiência humana: revisão sistemática
Authors: Herzinger Paula de Oliveira , Muller Erildo Vicente , Mantey Jacques Magnos Canossa , Nascimento Felipe Câncio
Published: February 2022

Introdução: Cerca de 50% das pessoas com vírus da imunodeficiência humana em tratamento antirretroviral desenvolverão alterações neurocognitivas associadas ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana, sendo o uso precocemente adotado de terapia antirretroviral a principal recomendação para sua prevenção. Entretanto, ainda que o diagnóstico das alterações neurocognitivas seja desafiador, foram desenvolvidas diversas ferramentas para auxiliar nesse processo, como a International Human Immunodeficiency Virus Dementia Scale, validada no Brasil. Objetivo: Esta revisão sistemática tem como finalidade identificar os efeitos da terapia antirretroviral na prevalência das alterações neurocognitivas associadas ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana, avaliadas por meio da International Human Immunodeficiency Virus Dementia Scale. Métodos: Dois avaliadores selecionaram os artigos independentemente, de acordo com critérios pré-estabelecidos, tratando, dessa maneira, de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, que consistiu na busca de artigos no dia 7 de outubro de 2020 em: PubMed, SciELO e LILACS. Resultados: A busca gerou um total de 2.556 resultados. Após a primeira seleção restaram 84 artigos, que foram lidos na íntegra e submetidos a uma nova seleção, por fim restando 34 artigos. Desses, foram extraídos dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e relacionados à International Human Immunodeficiency Virus Dementia Scale. Com isso, observou-se que a prevalência de alterações neurocognitivas associadas ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana aumenta com a idade. Ainda que alguns dos resultados encontrados corroborem isso, em outros estudos a idade não foi significativa para estabelecer relação aos prejuízos neurocognitivos progressivos. Em relação ao uso de terapia antirretroviral, houve resultados conflitantes e, apesar das diferenças entre os antirretrovirais em relação aos efeitos no sistema nervoso central, poucos trabalhos detalharam os fármacos em uso e sua implicação no desempenho neurocognitivo. Conclusão: A International Human Immunodeficiency Virus Dementia Scale mostrou-se uma ferramenta amplamente utilizada como triagem para detecção de alterações neurocognitivas associadas ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana. A relação entre o desempenho neurocognitivo e o uso de terapia antirretroviral apresentou resultados diversos e nem sempre estatisticamente significativos. Ademais, faz-se necessário uma maior descrição referente à terapia em uso para avaliar as particularidades entre os antirretrovirais.
A profilaxia pós-exposição ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana em um município no oeste do Paraná
Authors: Cavalli Luciana Osorio , Horvath Josana Aparecida Dranka , Soares Edina Joana , Pitondo Wanilla Arroyo Luiz , Weschenfelder Marcia Claudete , Luz Katy Regina da Silva , Orso Yara Helena Perin , Oizumi Roberto Ferreira , Yonegura Winny Hirone , Orlandi Vania
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A profilaxia pós-exposição é uma ferramenta de prevenção de urgência à infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana a partir do uso de medicamentos que visam a redução do risco de contaminação nos indivíduos expostos a partir de violência sexual, relação sexual desprotegida ou acidente ocupacional. Este está disponível gratuitamente em diferentes serviços do Sistema Único de Saúde. Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados relacionados às profilaxias pós-exposição realizadas em um município no Oeste do Paraná entre os anos de 2018 e 2020. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo retrospectivo que utilizou a base de dados do Ministério da Saúde. Resultados: Foram realizadas 519, 623 e 471 prescrições de profilaxia pós-exposição entre 2018 e 2020, respectivamente. Havia um crescimento anual, desde 2016, porém observa-se uma redução no ano de 2020, principalmente nos meses de fevereiro a junho. A população que mais procurou profilaxia pós- -exposição, nos formulários onde tal item foi identificado, foram as mulheres cisgênero, seguidas pelos gays e homens que fazem sexo com homens, em 2018 e 2020, e homens cisgênero, em 2019. A faixa etária que mais procurou foi 25 a 39 anos (44, 51,1 e 49%). A principal causa de busca em 2018 e 2019 foi por acidente ocupacional (55 e 49%) e em 2020 foi exposição sexual consentida (51%), que já apresentava tendência de crescimento nos anos anteriores. Conclusão: O município, em relação ao motivo de busca por profilaxia pós-exposição, possui dados que divergem dos nacionais e estaduais onde a exposição sexual consentida é a mais prevalente. Em relação ao perfil da população os dados se assemelham aos nacionais, mas divergem dos do Paraná, destacando-se o fato de essa informação estar ausente em quase metade dos formulários, o que pode alterar o perfil e dar viés ao resultado. Ampliar a divulgação e o acesso a profilaxia pós-exposição é fundamental e estratégias para tal devem ser priorizadas.
Vulnerabilidade ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids de jovens participantes do carnaval carioca
Authors: Fonte Vinícius Rodrigues Fernandes da , Francisco Márcio Tadeu Ribeiro , Spindola Thelma , Pinheiro Carina D´Onofrio Prince , Moraes Paula Costa de , Melo Laércio Deleon de
Published: February 2022

Introdução: Os jovens são considerados um grupo vulnerável às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e, consequentemente, ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Dados epidemiológicos do Brasil indicam que a maioria das infecções por vírus da imunodeficiência humana são detectadas na população jovem. Objetivo: Analisar as condutas sexuais e o acesso a serviços de saúde entre jovens e não jovens participantes do carnaval do Rio de Janeiro. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com 541 participantes no carnaval do Rio de Janeiro selecionados por meio de amostragem por conveniência. Os dados foram coletados no sambódromo, com auxílio de um questionário, em fevereiro de 2018. O critério de inclusão foi ter idade igual ou superior a 18 anos e vida sexual ativa. Foram considerados jovens os indivíduos com idades entre 18 e 29 anos e não jovens os participantes com 30 anos ou mais. Foi realizada análise descritiva e empregou-se o teste qui-quadrado com significância de 95%. Resultados: Os dados mostraram significância estatística para as variáveis (0,05) para relação extraconjugal para pessoas em relacionamentos estáveis, uso do preservativo em todas as relações nos últimos 12 meses, conhecer serviço que realize o teste de vírus da imunodeficiência humana, ter realizado teste para o vírus da imunodeficiência humana nos últimos 12 meses e cadastro em unidade de atenção básica. Conclusão: Os jovens têm maior incidência de comportamentos sexuais de risco, múltiplos parceiros, sexo sob efeito de drogas e relacionamentos casuais. No entanto, acessam mais os serviços que fornecem o preservativo, usaram preservativo na última relação e procuraram por atendimento de saúde após sexo desprotegido.
Implantação da primeira consulta médica e de enfermagem para início oportuno e precoce da terapia antirretroviral para pacientes diagnosticados com infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana no Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento São Miguel
Authors: Neri Esmeraldina Carlos de Fatima Peixoto , Soares Jardel Macedo
Published: February 2022

Introdução: Indivíduos diagnosticados com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana no Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento apresentaram, no momento da revelação diagnóstica, impactos emocionais importantes, que interferiram na aceitação da sua condição sorológica e no desafio de iniciar a terapia antirretroviral o mais precocemente possível. A introdução precoce da terapia antirretroviral revelou benefícios relacionados à redução da morbimortalidade em pessoa vivendo com vírus da imunodeficiência humana, proporcionando a diminuição da transmissão da infecção para outras pessoas. Objetivo: Ofertar a primeira consulta médica e de enfermagem concomitantemente à revelação do diagnóstico pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana no Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento São Miguel, promovendo atendimento, acolhimento e suporte emocional necessário, focando na importância do início precoce e oportuno da terapia antirretroviral pelo Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento. Métodos: Implantação de protocolo de atendimento com a consulta médica e de enfermagem na revelação diagnóstica dos indivíduos diagnosticados por testagem rápida ou exames laboratoriais com infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana de janeiro a dezembro de 2020. Resultados: A consulta médica e de enfermagem possibilitou a prescrição e dispensação oportuna da terapia antirretroviral, solicitação de exames laboratoriais e consulta com infectologista em 30 dias no Serviço Ambulatorial Especializado da rede. Conclusão: As políticas públicas de saúde visam à promoção da saúde e à prevenção de agravos, como as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e o vírus da imunodeficiência humana, atendendo às condições inerentes aos aspectos individuais e da vulnerabilidade da pessoa vivendo com vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Evidenciou-se que o protocolo contribuiu para o início da terapia antirretroviral precocemente, fortaleceu a adesão, vinculação e retenção do indivíduo no Serviço Ambulatorial Especializado referenciado.
Avaliação do conhecimento de vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids em mulheres transexuais e travestis do Centro-Oeste goiano: resultados preliminares
Authors: Magalhães Larissa Silva , Silva Filho Gabriel Francisco da , Santos Kamila Cardoso dos , Oliveira Brunna Rodrigues de , Carvalho Paulie Marcelly dos Santos , Silva Bruno Vinicius Diniz e , Silva Grazielle Rosa da Costa e , Moura Winny Éveny Alves , Caetano Karlla Antonieta Amorim , Teles Sheila Araújo
Published: February 2022

Introdução: Globalmente, o vírus da imunodeficiência humana já infectou mais de 76,1 milhões de pessoas, sendo as mulheres transexuais desproporcionalmente afetadas por essa infecção sexualmente transmissível. Estudos mostram que o conhecimento sobre o vírus da imunodeficiência humana reduz o risco de exposição viral e promove comportamentos protetivos. Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento do vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids em mulheres transexuais e travestis em Goiânia, Goiás. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal conduzido em mulheres transexuais e travestis que residiam ou estavam em trânsito na região metropolitana de Goiânia, Centro-Oeste do Brasil. Para coleta de dados, foi utilizado o método de amostragem Respondent-Driven Sampling e, para avaliar o conhecimento, o instrumento HIV-KQ. Considerou-se conhecimento satisfatório 8.805,70% de respostas corretas (22 acertos). Foram calculadas frequências, média, mediana e desvio padrão. O teste de qui-quadrado foi utilizado para avaliar diferenças entre proporções e o teste de t de Student para avaliar diferenças entre médias. Valores de p<0,05 foram considerados estatisticamente significantes. Resultados: Participaram deste estudo 180 mulheres transexuais. Verificou-se que 94 (52,2%, intervalo de confiança 95% 45–59), obtiveram acertos 8.805,70%, indicando conhecimento suficiente sobre vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids. A média de idade das mulheres que possuíam conhecimento suficiente satisfatório sobre vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids foi maior comparada à das que não tinham (28,16 versus 24,28 anos, p<0,01). Verificou-se também que a média de anos de estudo foi maior em mulheres que possuíam conhecimento satisfatório (11,02 versus 9,86 anos de estudo) (p=0,001) Por outro lado, uma proporção maior de mulheres transexuais que não usavam aplicativos para encontros sexuais possuía conhecimento suficiente sobre vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids quando comparadas às que usavam (60,5% versus 39,5%, p=0,04) Conclusão: Os achados do presente estudo ratificam a escolaridade como promotor de conhecimento sobre vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Já em relação ao uso de aplicativos e à sua relação com conhecimento sobre a infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana, mais estudos são necessários para entender o real papel dessa tecnologia.
Vulnerabilidades dos adolescentes em relação ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids em dez anos: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Simão Nathália Santana , Nichiata Lucia Yasuko Izumi
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A adolescência é uma fase de transição entre a infância e a vida adulta em que a primeira relação sexual pode ocorrer. A infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana é crescente entre os adolescentes. Entender as vulnerabilidades relacionadas ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids auxilia no planejamento de políticas públicas atendendo adequadamente às necessidades em saúde dos adolescentes. Objetivo: Identificar as vulnerabilidades dos adolescentes em relação ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão integrativa. Não necessita da submissão para apreciação de um Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Foi realizada uma revisão na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. As bases de dados utilizadas foram: BDENF, Index PSI, LILACS e MEDLINE. Foram utilizadas as estratégias de busca “vulnerabilidade sexual” AND “adolescente” AND “vírus da imunodeficiência humana” AND “aids”, selecionados artigos publicados entre 2009 a 2019, nos idiomas espanhol, inglês e português, com arquivo disponível na íntegra. Resultados: Obtiveram-se 20 artigos para a amostra final. Como vulnerabilidades: quanto mais cedo o adolescente inicia as práticas sexuais, menores são as chances de utilizar preservativos; o não uso do preservativo se associa à confiança e credibilidade na fidelidade do parceiro, à afirmação da diminuição do prazer e à quebra do clima sexual; a omissão da família, a não veiculação de informação pela escola ou outros espaços em que os adolescentes estão inseridos, a dificuldade de manter vínculo com os serviços de saúde, o preconceito e os tabus sobre a doença implicam no desconhecimento ou no conhecimento deficiente sobre o vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids e, consequentemente, na não adesão às práticas sexuais seguras. Conclusão: É necessário o reconhecimento das condições que predispõem os adolescentes às vulnerabilidades em relação ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids, de modo a construir políticas públicas assertivas, considerando as demandas da população analisada, com o intuito de proporcionar-lhes o autoconhecimento, o acesso aos serviços de saúde e educação, promovendo mudanças nos comportamentos sexuais e a adesão a práticas mais seguras.
Prevalência de vírus da imunodeficiência humana, sífilis, hepatites B e C em pessoas em situação de rua no município de Cascavel (PR)
Authors: Soares Edina Joana , Dall´Igna Gabrielle Muller Sarolli , Dranka Josana Horvart , Cavalli Luciana Osorio , Oizumi Roberto Ferreira
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A saúde da população em situação de rua surge como relevante discussão no espaço da saúde e ação social. Nesse sentido, deve-se considerar as necessidades de saúde desta população voltadas à prevenção das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, visto a vulnerabilidade desse grupo populacional. A estratégia Consultório na Rua foi instituída em 2011 e visa ampliar o acesso da população em situação de rua aos serviços de saúde, ofertando de maneira mais oportuna atenção integral à saúde para esse grupo populacional. Em Cascavel (PR), a equipe do Consultório na Rua realiza atendimentos desde 2016 e, em 2020, a oferta de testes rápidos para vírus da imunodeficiência humana, sífilis e hepatites B e C foi introduzida como rotina. Objetivo: Este estudo tem o objetivo de identificar a prevalência de vírus da imunodeficiência humana, sífilis, hepatite B e C por meio dos resultados reagentes em testes rápidos realizados na população em situação de rua, correlacionando com os da população em geral, obtidos nas demais unidades de saúde do município. Métodos: Foi realizado o levantamento dos testes rápidos realizados no período de outubro de 2020 a abril de 2021, totalizando 4.554 testagens. Nas demais unidades de saúde foram realizadas 4.396 testagens, que identificaram com resultados reagentes: vírus da imunodeficiência humana 1,3% (60), sífilis 6,1% (269), hepatite B 0,24% (9), hepatite C 0,06% (3). Pelo Consultório na Rua foram realizadas 158 testagens, sendo reagentes: vírus da imunodeficiência humana 3,16% (5), sífilis 10,7% (17), hepatite B 1,2% (2) e hepatite C 4,4% (7). Conclusão: Diante da alta prevalência encontrada e considerando a fácil aplicalidade dos testes rápidos no atendimento ao indivíduo em situação de rua, seja pelo Consultório na Rua, seja por outros serviços de saúde, aponta-se a importância da oferta das testagens, com intuito de facilitar o acesso à prevenção, ao diagnóstico e ao tratamento de vírus da imunodeficiência humana, sífilis, hepatites B e C.
Comparative antioxidant, antibacterial and phytochemical analysis of roots, stems, leaves and seeds from Cleome rutidosperma DC
Authors: Arumugam Radjasegarin , Elanchezhian Balachandravinayagam , Samidurai Jayakumar , Amirthaganesan Kaliyamoorthy
Published: February 2022

The emerging microbial infections and their resistance to the existing antibiotics lead to discovering novel compounds, primarily from medicinal plants with secondary metabolites having several bioactive potentials, including antioxidants. The current investigation aims to measure the antioxidant and antibacterial efficacy of ethanolic extracts from roots, stems, leaves and seeds of Cleome rutidosperma. The extracts were subjected to quantitative (total phenolic and flavonoid), qualitative phytochemical studies, and functional groups identification by FT-IR analysis. The extract of leaves showed the highest total antioxidant (54.21±1.56 mg ABAE/g), DPPH (62.92±1.94 mg GAEs/g), and FRAP (71.64±2.02 mg GAEs/g) activity among the all-tested parts. The antibacterial efficacy of extracts was determined by the microdilution bioassay method, which demonstrated that G(+ve) bacteria appear to be more susceptible to the crude extracts than G (-ve) bacteria. The qualitative phytochemical screening-detected alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, sugars, proteins, saponins, sterols, tannins, and terpenoids. The leaves have the highest levels of phenolics (70.451.23 mg GAE/g DW) and flavonoids (32.261.12 mg RE/g DW) among the all-tested parts. The extracts' functional group was validated using the FT-IR spectra. Polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins were identified in the crude extracts. These findings imply that C. rutidoserma could be a promising candidate for further research into infectious illness treatment and as a resource of novel antioxidants in nutraceutical and biopharmaceutical industries as a functional additive.
Implementation of the Junior High School Mathematics Curriculum
Authors:   Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines, Garcia Maria Teresa , Dela Rosa Ma. Theresa ,   Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines
Published: February 2022

Uplifting the quality of education, the Department of Education pushed for the full implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Program. The purpose of this study is to examine the status of implementation of the Junior High School Mathematics Curriculum in Ilocos Sur division during the school year 2017-2018. A questionnaire was used to gather the data from selected secondary schools in Ilocos Sur division. The data gathered were treated using mean, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The overall rating of the status of the implementation of the Junior High School Mathematics Curriculum was perceived high. However, it was noted that some students were found weak in some content areas. Furthermore, the result revealed that the respondents considered the teachers’ teaching methodologies and strategies significantly influenced the status of implementation of the Junior High School Mathematics Curriculum. Nevertheless, students found satisfactory in their levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills as they were not significantly influenced by the teachers’ teaching methodologies and strategies. The findings of this study must be the basis of the school administrators and teachers to improve the levels of performances of the students.
Students’ Enrolment in Nigerian Private Universities: The Pull Effect of Corporate Image and Promotional Appeal
Authors: Akintola Olugbenga , Abosede Subuola , Itiola Marian
Published: February 2022

University’s corporate image and promotional appeal are fundamental to students’ decisions during enrolment into the private ivory towers in Nigeria. The proliferation and high- rate competition among private universities has warranted the adoption of marketing communication strategies that could capture and retain the attention of prospective students and their sponsors. The main objective of the study was to examine the influence of brand image and promotional appeal on students’ enrolment decisions into Nigerian private universities. To accomplish this goal, a survey research design was adopted and 354 undergraduates from two (2) purposively selected private universities were sampled, using simple random sampling. data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Regression, were used for the data analyses. The results show positive significant influence of university’s brand image on students’ enrolment at F= 84.714, df= 353, sig. at 0.000. Similarly, the finding also shows that promotional appeal influences students’ enrolment at F= 291.125, df = 353, sig. at 0.000. This study contributes to the exiting knowledge in the area of brand image, promotional appeal and students’ enrolment. The insights discovered from this study would help to facilitate, develop and focus on building corporate brand image that will encourage students’ enrolment. This will also be useful for universities that wish to improve on the level of students’ subscription into different programmes offered by the institutions.
Prevalence and Causes of Misconduct among University Undergraduates in Ilorin, Nigeria
Authors: Balogun Abdulrasaq , Uyanne Elizabeth , Badamas Lasbat
Published: February 2022

This study investigated prevalence and causes of misconduct among university undergraduates in Ilorin. It adopted a descriptive survey design and was guided by four research questions. The sample for this study was 300 undergraduates using multistage sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Frequency count and percentage were used to analyse the questions raised. The findings revealed that misconduct of various degrees is prevalent among university students and that the prime factors such as poverty, negative peer influence, parents’ divorce and many more are responsible for illicit behaviour. The outcome of the study further revealed that if the menace still continues it can degenerate into loss of intellectual property and hurt graduates’ future employment prospects. It was recommended among others that school authorities and lecturers in higher institutions should intensify efforts in educating students on moral values that will enable them acquire a set of beliefs and values on what is right and wrong which will make them excel in their academic career rather than pursue activities and characters that would not make them relevant in the society.
Compensation and Workplace Behaviour: The Catalysts for Personnel Job Performance in Ministries of Education in North- Central Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria
Authors: Ayinde Yusuf
Published: February 2022

This study examined the effects of compensation and workplace behaviour on personnel job performance in the ministries of education in North-Central Geo-political Zone, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the relationship between compensation and workplace behaviour, and personnel job performance in the ministries of education. The objectives of the study were to: examine the level of staff compensation; investigate the level of workplace behaviour; examine the level of personnel job performance; and examine the relationship between compensation and workplace behaviour, and personnel job performance. The study was a descriptive research design of correlation type. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select three out of the six states in the Geo-political Zone and purposive sampling technique was used to select all the three state ministries of education in these states. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 503 out of the 878 staff in the state ministries of education, and 145 principal officials (Directors, Assistant and Deputy Directors) out of the 243 in the states which constituted 60%. “Compensation Questionnaire” (CQ), Workplace Behaviour Questionnaire” (WPQ) and “Personnel Job Performance Questionnaire” (PJPQ) were used to collect data for the study. The reliability coefficients for CQ, WPQ and PJPQ were 0.67, 0.75 and 0.86 respectively. Data was analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation while Multiple Regression was used to test the hypothesis at .05 alpha level. The coefficient of multiple regression (R) of 0.72 and multiple correlation of square (R2) of 0.052 were realized. The study concluded that effective compensation and efficient workplace behaviour play significant roles in enhancing personnel job performance in the ministries of education in North-Central States, Nigeria. The study recommended that, state governments should intensify their efforts by paying more attention to staff compensation through prompt payment of attractive salary, timely promotion, provision of affordable health services and improved training opportunities; and also ensure that staff maintain workplace behaviour through strict implementation of staff code of conduct and that appropriate sanctions are carried out on defaulters.
The Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) for Renal Split Function with 99mTc-DTPA
Authors: Hossain Alamgir , Islam Bedarul , Ckaki Chanchal K. , Shaha Samirun Kumar , Chowdhury Shariful I.
Published: February 2022

To study the variation of kidney counts, uptake and Glomerular filtration rate with renal split function, 27 patient’s renogram data were taken. Therefore, To investigate of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for renal split function with 99mTc-DTPA.
Unicrypt: A Constructive Approach Towards Rainbow Table Vulnerability
Authors: Dagar Mohit , Saini Nandit , Sankla Ashish , Naresh Himanshu
Published: February 2022

This project shows how we can eliminate the threat of password cracking by rainbow table. In this project we had made an encipher which encrypts our message or password in such a way that it becomes impossible to make a complete rainbow table for it which thus protects us from rainbow table attack used by professional hackers to crack the password. The encipher encrypts our message such that a different hash value is created every time, even if you encrypt the same message more than one time
The Effect of Metal Powder on the Optical Properties of Polyvinyl Acetate
Authors: Sabbah Shurooq , Hasan Maher , Yehiaa Baiddaa , Satar Zenia
Published: February 2022

In the present work, the effect of cupper particles onsomeoptical properties of Poly-vinyl acetate has been studied. For this purpose, many samples were prepared with different weight percentages of cupper particles. The samples were prepared by casting method with same thickness .The absorption has been recorded in the wavelength range (190-1100)nm.The optical constants (absorption coefficient, extinction coefficient, energy gap)of the indirect allowed and forbidden transition, real and imaginary dielectric constants have been determined . The optical constants are increase with increasing of cupper particles concentration. The energy gap decreased with increasing the weight percentages of cupper particle.
Addition of 1-Hydroxyalkyl Free Radicals to Unsolvated Formaldehyde in Alcohol–Formaldehyde Solutions with Nonbranched-Chain Formation of 1,2-Alkanediols
Authors: Silaev Michael M.
Published: February 2022

A mechanism of the initiated nonbranched-chain process of forming 1,2-alkanediols and carbonyl compounds in alcohol–formaldehyde systems is suggested. The quasi-steady-state treatment is used to obtain kinetic equations that can describe the nonmonotonic (with a maximum) dependences of the formation rates of the products on the concentration of free unsolvated formaldehyde. The experimental concentration of the free unsolvated form of formaldehyde are given at the different temperatures, solvent permittivity, and total concentrations of formaldehyde in water and alcohols. An empirical equation for calculating the free formaldehyde concentration in alcohol–formaldehyde (including water/ethanediol–formaldehyde) systems at various temperatures and total formaldehyde concentrations and an equation for evaluating solvent concentrations in these systems were derived.
Genesis of the Planet Earth
Authors: Orlov S.
Published: February 2022

This article is based on the theory of vortex gravitation and physical abnormalities of the Earth slowing its rotation. Defined orbital acceleration, weight, approach to the Sun and the age of our planet. Offered to justify the creation of planetary material in the center of the Earth torsion, and not as the accumulation of cosmic dust and meteorites from outer space.
Potential Energy Curves and Dissociation Energies for Some Diatomic Molecules by Using Two Different Functions
Authors: Ayaash Adil N. , Araak Mais A. , Ismaeel Fatima R.
Published: February 2022

This study has been carried out of calculating potential energy curves (Deng-Fan potential and Morse potential) of ground state and dissociation energies of diatomic molecule (AlBr, AlI). Potential energy curves and dissociation energies depended on spectroscopic Parameters (?e, ?exe, re, ?, µ, ?,).
Some Challenges on the Brazilian Right to be Forgotten in the Digital Era
Authors: De Alencar Jr Francisco Nelson , Gonçalve Luciana Helena
Published: February 2022

This paper is about the right to be forgotten in the digital age. It aims to present some observations on the right to be forgotten in the digital era, in other words, a right of a person to delist an URL – Uniform Resource Locator - which causes him/her prejudice from the index of search engines, for instance, Google. We believe that the right to privacy has a new calling in the digital era, and, here, especially before search engines. In this way, the right to be forgotten in the digital era can represent an expansion of the protection of the right to privacy. As we will discuss, we believe that observations and the experience of the United States, for example, through the protection of the freedom of expression, and the combat of bad speech with more speech can help the Brazilian legal system to consider a practical way of protection of the privacy sphere on the internet.
A Biomechanical Investigation of Prominent Kinematic Factor in Drag Flick
Authors: Hussain Ikram , Ahmad Fuzail , Khan Mohd. Tanveer
Published: February 2022

Drag flick being one of the most offensive and frequently used techniques during penalty corner in field hockey requires better understanding of its complex nature in order to make the skill efficient and accurate. The aim of the present study was to determine the kinematic factors which were significantly related to ball velocity during drag flick, thereby proposing the possible suggestions to improve skill efficiency. Six male intervarsity hockey players specialist in drag flicking from Aligarh Muslim University and LNIPE, Gwalior , who’s ranged in age from 18-24 years, height ranged between 174-182 cm and weight ranged 59.4-66.8 kgwere recruited for the study. The kinematic data was obtained by using two Canon Legria SF-10 camcorders. The subjects were asked to perform 15 consecutive drag flick trails from stationary ball position. Out of 15 trails best 6 successful trails were selected for each subject and were taken under consideration for analysis. Trail was defined as successful every time the ball hit the target whose dimensions were predetermined. The obtained videos data were analyzed using Max TRAQ 3D motion analysis software. The ball velocity was measured from ball-stick contact to the point of release of the ball. The factor analysis and product moment correlation statistical analysis was done using SPSSv.16. The results revealed that, left wrist velocity and acceleration, left elbow acceleration, both right and left shoulder angular velocity, left pelvic angular velocity, right knee velocity and acceleration, and left knee angular magnitude and angular velocity were significantly related with ball velocity and hence it is suggested that players should concentrate on these factors during training of the drag flick
Factors Affecting Supply Chain Management in Moroccan Manufacturing Firms
Authors: Guoping Cheng , Hanane Karroumi
Published: February 2022

The goal of this research is to test the main factors which affect the chain management in Moroccan manufacturing firms through concentrate on morocco Distilleries firms. furthermore, this research aimed to set supply chain management used by morocco Distilleries firms, define the effectiveness of supply chain management practices at morocco Distilleries firms and determine factors affecting supply chain management at morocco Distilleries firms. The result find that the Supply chain management in Moroccan industrial firms was effectively practiced. The constructs ranked high or identified to be frequently used in supply chain practiced were: planning for supply chain, supplier(s) relationship management, manufacturing flow management, product development management, customer service management, order fulfilment, and audit performance of supply chain. Moreover, the study find that the supply chain management in Moroccan industrial firms was very effective and well performing. All seven studied instruments for measuring effectiveness of the said management. The instruments were selection of supplier(s), purchasing, transporting, manufacturing, stocking, warehousing and distribution. These were positive and significant at the 5% level of significance.
Assessing the Fit of Applicants: A Pilot Study Among Austrian Start-Ups
Authors: Heimerl Peter , Chen Ruibing
Published: February 2022

Many innovation-oriented companies in the Western world are facing a scarcity of young talent particularly in the technical and engineering professions. As an engine of innovation, start-ups depend ever more on the fast growth of human capital, to secure their survival and success. Little research has however been done regarding hiring in start-ups, therefore a pilot study of good practice in start-ups that is essential for HR expansion and innovation is very necessary for innovation-oriented companies. The main result of the study, using a qualitative approach is the formation of a theoretical framework that can demonstrate good practice in the hiring process model, used for Austrian start-ups. This framework has been based on intensive research into the recent literature dealing with the person-environment fit, as well as in-depth interviews with HR managers active in Austrian start-ups. The outcome of the study does not only provide a theoretical framework for hiring in start-ups, but also provides insights into the hypothetical creation of future studies on hiring in other innovation-oriented companies.
The Connection Between Your Employees and Customers
Authors: K R Subramanian
Published: February 2022

As a business, you strive for acquiring and retaining happy customers. However, many businesses do not realize that the process starts with their employees and their job satisfaction with the company. This is one of the most undervalued aspects of developing a durable customer base. The employees want to feel the same way as their customers in their relationship with the company as everyone wants to feel appreciated. One of the negative impacts of modern technology is that many goods and services are turned into commodities. The quality of the service your employees provide is of paramount importance and this happens when  employees are fully engaged. Connected employees are the employees who provide great customer service and a unique experience. Such cumulative experiences have progressively become the predominant motivation for customers to buy. Customers need to receive excellent products and services in order to spend their hard earned bucks. Of course yes, it is employees who will provide them this exceptional product or service. If the employees are miserable in their jobs this affects morale, innovation, and customer relationships and which does not translate into a great product and/or service. This is the connection between employees and customers
Managerial Effectiveness and Efficiency of SBI in Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Devi Lata
Published: February 2022

Managerial effectiveness varies from organization to organization and from job to job. The concept of managerial effectiveness is the central issue in management. Managerial effectiveness has to be defined in terms of output rather than input, by what a manager achieves rather than by what he does. Effectiveness is best seen as something a manager produces from a situation by managing it appropriately. It represents output, not input. The manager must think in terms of performance, not personality. It is not so much what a manager does, but what he achieves. The measure of effectiveness whether of an organization or individual is performance that is the attainment of the objective with a style. The study covers managerial effectiveness in SBI in Himachal Pradesh. The various indicators such as appraisal system, training techniques and facilities, career planning, organization development interventions has been considered and analyzed. The study has been analyzed by using simple mathematical tools and chi-square test.
Effect of Stock Market Deregulation on Stock Market Performance in Nigeria (1986 - 2018)
Authors: Emmanuel Benson , Ngbede Ajam Peter , Okaja Eror Simon
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study is to empirically investigate the effect of Stock Market Deregulation on Stock Market Performance in Nigeria. The study used secondary data from the Statistical Bulletin of Central Bank of Nigeria. Ex-post factor research designs was adopted for this study. The study is designed to cover thirty two years, from 1986 to 2018. The study relied on data from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, covering thirty one years from 1986 to 2018. Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square regression model has been constructed, the goodness of fit of the model is confirmed using R-squared. The statistical significance of the estimated parameters is checked by an F-test of the overall fit, followed by the probability value of the individual parameters. Interpretations of these diagnostic tests rest heavily on the model assumptions. The results of the multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity provides the robustness check for the mode of the study. The hypotheses formulated was tested by means of the probability values of estimates of regression analysis. Thus, from the random sample from the population, we estimate the population parameters and obtain the sample linear regression model. The result of the regression analysis revealed that stock market deregulation proxied by equities (EQUI) has negative and statistically insignificant effect on stock market performance in Nigeria. A 1 percent increase in equity will reduce stock market performance by 29.0%. Also the result indicates that interest rate has a negative and statistically insignificant effect on stock market performance in Nigeria. On the other hand, exchange rate was found to have positive but statistically significant (p<0.05) effect on stock market performance in Nigeria. The value of the R-squared (0.714) indicates that about 51.4% of the total variation in the dependent variable is explained by the independent variables. It was concluded that further deregulation of the market will weaken the market and therefore should be avoided. It was recommended among that evolvement of policies that will bring down the rate of exchange and interest rate in the view of making the naira valuable relative to the dollar and making the cost of capital affordable.
Instantaneous and Compound Growth Analysis for the Consumption and Production of Rice and its Implication for Empowement Program in Nigeria
Authors: Abakpa Augustine , Zakari Justine , Oranu Richard , Vandu Jonathan, M , Babangida Adams
Published: February 2022

This study was necessitated as a result of the existing yield gap between rice production and consumption in Nigeria. This research aimed to determine the instantaneous and compound growth rates of rice consumption and production in Nigeria over the period of 1994 to 2019 and its empowerment impact. Time series data on the aggregate rice consumption and production obtained from the database of United State Department for Agriculture (USDA) foreign agricultural service were employed in this study. A semi-log growth rate model was employed to analyze the time series data using E-views 8.5 and the result of the analysis showed that the instantaneous and compound growth rates(5% and 5.13%) of rice consumption were higher than that of rice production (4.5% and 4.6%) and this indicates that the incidence of consumption-production gap for rice in Nigeria has been an existing trend over the years and the trend would continue if appropriate measures are not put in place. The implication of this finding is that the untapped potentials of Nigeria for rice production should be exploited for the empowerment of Nigerian youths in the area of rice production and women in the area of rice processing. This research work hereby recommends that government should provide comprehensive farmer education and technical assistant, continued engagement between the federal government and the states governments and the provision of value-chain training to rice farmers in Nigeria.
Coronavirus Components and Execution Phase of Higher Education and Institutional Advancement Project in Rwanda: A Case of Ur-Sweden Programme for Research, Higher Education, and Institutional Advancement
Authors: Edwige Isimbi , Irechukwu Eugenia Nkechi
Published: February 2022

Project execution is a phase in which resources get allocated to deliver outcomes expected by stakeholders, while bringing to reality the vision of the project. Many projects often fail during execution phase due to failure to meet beneficiaries’ needs, due to different knowns or unknowns. Coronavirus is one of the unknowns that might have affected projects’ execution phase in one way or another. So, the main intention of this study is to determine the effect of coronavirus components on project execution phase: a case study of UR-Sweden programme for research, higher education, and institutional advancement. In this research, a census has been employed to collect quantitative data from respondents by use of Likert scale questionnaires. From 41 questionnaires distributed only 37 respondents filled them, representing a 90.2% response rate. To analyze the quantitative data, a descriptive and inferential research design were done using SPSS version 20.0. From the findings, there is a negative correlation of -0.384 between lockdown and project execution phase, a negative correlation between physical distancing and project execution phase of -0.329, and a negative correlation between curfew and project execution phase of -0.301. From the multiple regression analysis, it was found that: a change in lockdown by one unit leads to 0.366 decrease in the project execution phase, a change in curfew by one unit leads to a 0.130 decrease in the project execution phase, and a unit change in physical distancing leads to a 0.489 decrease in the project execution phase. In addition, from the hypothesis testing done at a significance level of 5%, it is clear that the relationship between lockdown and project execution phase is statistically significant, as well as the relationship between physical distancing and project execution phase. However, the relationship between curfew and project execution phase is not statistically significant.