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A NATURAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF BURN WOUNDS CAUSED BY ACID AND BOILED WOUNDS
Authors: Shrivastava Shivani , Das Sanjita , Das Saumya , Singh Renu , Dhasmana Shruti
Published: September 2023

Burns are one of the most traumatic incidents that one can experience. Burns are of various types, depending on the severity and depth of the burn wound. The patient undergoing treatment tolerates a lot, including excruciating pain, infection, and burn scars-related issues. Traditional approaches are one of the most effective methods to treat burn injuries. Traditional remedies have the ability to reduce the risk of infection additionally they are cost-effective and free of side effects. Despite the fact that there are many advanced technologies for burn care, natural treatments are needed to avoid more complications because these technologies can have significant side effects and toxicity. The aim of this review is to provide readers information on traditional and herbal treatments for both boiled and acid attack burns. This article focuses on natural resources. This is an effort to investigate and study the pathophysiology of acid and boiled burn wounds in order to learn more about how to treat them effectively. Further scientific studies on enlisted natural resources would be useful for better future management of the above mentioned conditions.
THE IMPACT OF PAVEMENT CONDITIONS ON ACCIDENT SEVERITIES
Authors: Nair Baskara Sudesh , Yaacob Haryati , Asmah Hassan Sitti , Rosli Hainin Mohd , Shahrir Amin Ahmad Mohd , Putra Jaya Ramadhansyah , Hazim Al-Saffar Zaid
Published: September 2023

This paper focuses on the aspect of road safety based on the impact of pavement conditions on accident severities. Four models of binomial and multinomial logistic regression were produced using the R software and utilizing two years of accident and pavement conditions data on Malaysian highways. The surface characteristics analyzed included the International Roughness Index (IRI), rut depth (RD) and mean texture depth (MTD). The accident severity assessed ranged from damage to death. Results indicated that IRI has the highest tendency to affect accident severity for all models. At the thresholds identified for all independent variables, the chances of death had increased significantly. As such, efforts must be driven to ensure the thresholds are not reached in the maintenance of pavements for better road safety.
PERFORMANCE OF INSTRUMENTED BORED PILE IN KENNY HILL FORMATION
Authors: Shah Raja Shoib Raja Shahrom Nizam , Safuan A Rashid Ahmad
Published: September 2023

The Kenny Hill Formation forms part of the various geological formation and extends over a significant part of the Klang Valley of Peninsular Malaysia. Design of cast-in-place bored pile in Malaysia is usually based on empirical correlation with the Standard Penetration Tests (SPT-N). However, the current empirical correlation appears to indicate that the value may not be applicable for material with SPT-N>50. This paper presents the evaluation of measured shaft resistance, fs and end bearing resistance, fb of three instrumented cast-in-place bored piles constructed in the Kenny Hill Formation which were socketed into material with SPT-N value up to 300. The results are examined to validate the existing design method and to establish future guidelines for designing bored piles in this sedimentary formation. The correlation of fsu = 2N as suggested by Chang and Broms (1991) is achievable for material with SPT-N<50 blows/300mm. However, this correlation appeared to be unachievable for material with SPT-N>50 blows/300mm. It is recommended that lower value of Ksu should be considered for SPT-N more than 50. In view of limited data for end bearing resistance, the correlation of fb is almost reach to fbu = 30N.
O TRABALHO INFINITO DAS RELAÇÕES ÉTNICAS E SUAS ENCRUZILHADAS
Authors: Santos Vanessa Caroline Silva , Pinto Danilo César Souza
Published: September 2023

O objetivo desta comunicação é tecer comentários reflexivos e dialógicos sobre a pesquisa de mestrado concluída recentemente, representada por uma escrita acadêmica e um lugar, e os interlocutores principais, produtores e enunciadores de saberes. Descreve-se um processo de constituição de etnicidades em torno da feitura da feijoada no restaurante Filhinha da Feijoada, dentro do Centro de Abastecimento Vicente Grillo – Jequié/BA. Os estudos das teorias de etnicidades e também teorias de(s)coloniais trazem a jogo saberes, tradições e costumes cujos dispositivos de colonialidade e epistemicídio historicamente apagaram identidades, pertencimentos e conhecimentos não-brancos. A partir de um ponto de vista bem localizado nas pesquisas do Órgão de Educação e Relações Étnicas e dentro de uma perspectiva mais pessoal construiremos um diálogo com alguns interlocutores e autores.
POR UMA ESCRITA INDÍGENA: Meu ser, minha voz, minha autoria
Authors: Pesca Adriana Barbosa , Fernandes Alexandre de Oliveira , Kayapó Edson
Published: September 2023

O texto faz um convite a uma reflexão acerca da produção de autoria indígena tendo como ferramenta a escrita, um chamamento para que pensemos a escrita indígena como instrumento de resistência, por meio da qual as vozes dos povos subalternizados se auto representem, não mais prendendo-se aos agenciamentos silenciadores. Faz uma exortação quanto ao potencial de militância dos escritos e produções indígenas e sobre a importância de seu papel para a divulgação dos saberes ancestrais dos diversos povos, através de sua voz-práxis-autoral, indo de encontro aos discursos que, historicamente, criaram a imagem do índio genérico, romântico e preso ao passado.
PRÁTICA EDUCATIVA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE ENFRENTAMENTO DA VIOLÊNCIA OBSTÉTRICA
Authors: Rios Jean Cristina Carneiro , Silva Júnior Milton Ferreira da
Published: September 2023

O objetivo é refletir quanto à importância da prática educativa como ferramenta para o enfrentamento à violência obstétrica. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação a partir do recorte da pesquisa de Mestrado. Foram analisados três relatos de mulheres com experiências de partos no mesmo hospital em Eunápolis-Ba. Foi possível identificar os determinantes sociais em saúde e o intercruzamento de gênero, raça e classe, através dos relatos com evidencias do desconhecimento das mulheres sobre o termo violência obstétrica, assim como  procedimentos invasivos e violentos de maneira rotineira pautados no discurso do modelo biomédico como necessários para salvar as vidas ora da mãe, ora do bebê ou de ambos. A prática educativa mostrou-se eficaz como uma ferramenta de construção do conhecimento coletivo seja para ensinar e aprender a partir das vivências das mulheres envolvidas no processo, assim como a discussão sobre os direitos sexuais e reprodutivos e o papel da mulher e sua família no evento do parto. A pretensão a partir dos resultados encontrados é difundir as informações/relatos para as mulheres de Eunápolis como forma de encorajamento e formação de uma rede de apoio de modo que as mulheres consigam parcerias e a garantia dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos, além de provocações com gestores e profissionais de saúde de modo a repensarem as ações para reformular as práticas a partir das recomendações  da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) pautadas nas boas práticas para o bom parto.
USO DAS BARRAS DE CUISENAIRE PARA DIRIMIR DIFICULDADES NO ENSINO DE FRAÇÕES
Authors: Souza Daniel Meira Santos , Ribeiro Igor Schmidke , Melo Livia Maria Dodds de , Brito Celso Eduadro
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar o ensino de soma de frações, através de atividades e jogos lúdicos com a finalidade de verificar a aprendizagem da Matemática na educação básica. As atividades foram desenvolvidas em uma oficina sobre o objeto matemático, utilizando o material concreto, barras de Cuisenaire na realização de atividades em uma turma de 5° ano do Ensino Fundamental I em uma escola da rede privada no município de Eunápolis. Tendo esta atividade ocorrendo em 5 momentos com duração total de 100 minutos e analisadas a partir da Teoria Antropológica do Didático ou TAD e da Teoria dos Registros de Representação Semiótica ou TRSS. Discutir-se-á sobre as competências esperadas para a aprendizagem deste nível de escolarização tendo como base os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais ou PCN. Os dados mostraram que os alunos, majoritariamente, interpretaram os problemas corretamente e apesar dos entraves foi possível vencê-los e alcançarem um bom desempenho, independente dos obstáculos encontrados na resolução dos mesmos, como também apresentaram os resultados de forma clara, o que mostra que compreenderam o conteúdo.
Palavras-chave: Ensino Fundamental I. Ludismo. Ensino de frações.
ELEMENTOS CONSTITUTIVOS E BREVES OBSERVAÇÕES SOBRE A ÉTICA KANTIANA
Authors: Sena Daniel Richardson de Carvalho
Published: September 2023

Esse escrito tem por objetivo expor e discutir os elementos constitutivos da ética kantiana como dever, imperativos, autonomia, dignidade e liberdade. O mesmo também tece algumas observações críticas sobre essa teoria. Immanuel Kant propõe uma moral formalista, fundamentada unicamente na razão. Nesta perspectiva há uma extrema valorização do racional em detrimento de qualquer determinação do sensível. Para Kant, a ação apenas será moral quando for ditada exclusivamente pela razão e não por algum interesse ou desejo pessoal, isto é, prático ou moral é o que depende unicamente da razão. A moralidade não se julga de fora. Por isso suas determinações não poderão vir da experiência. Os conteúdos morais vêm do interior, são imposições da razão e, como a razão é universal, isto é, está presente em todos os homens, é possível que todos possam agir de acordo com seus princípios.
THE IMPACT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS AND STUDY MODE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND STIMULANT USE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Markiewicz Katarzyna , Kaczmarek Bożydar L.J. , Gaś Zbigniew B.
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased feelings of insecurity and anxiety for the health of oneself and those of one’s loved ones, as well as for the future, which has led to an increased level of stress. This has resulted in a tendency to use alcohol and drugs. Studies show that such behaviors are triggered both by external and internal factors. Therefore, the study has looked for interrelations between personality traits, mental state, and learning mode (online versus hybrid) and the frequency of stimulants and tranquilizers consumption in the last 6-12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.The study involved 113 university students aged 19-34. Due to pandemic-related limitations, 51.3% of students took online courses, while 48.7% were involved in hybrid learning.. The participants were all asked to complete an online questionnaire that included 17 questions regarding mental health, drug and alcohol use. Additionally, the TIPI questionnaire was used to assess personality traits.The study found that online learning as well as feelings of loneliness and emptiness resulted in increased use of alcohol, antidepressants and sleeping pills. On the other hand, personality traits such as extraversion, agreeableness and emotional stability helped to limit the use of this type of stimulants.Online learners more often reported deterioration in their mental state, related to difficulties in adapting to pandemic-related conditions. This group was also more likely to use sedatives, sleeping pills, and antidepressants, with a significant difference in means, compared to hybrid students. In contrast, hybrid learners frequently reported a sense of the loss of meaning as well as worrying about the fate of loved ones, thinking back to a situation no longer under their control, and difficulties in making decisions. At the same time, most respondents of this group reported a positive vision of their future and a high sense of responsibility.
The effect of the extraction method on the antibacterial activity of white mulberry extracts
Authors: GRZEŚKOWIAK JOANNA , FAJFER DANIEL
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The Polish cultivar of white mulberry (Morus alba L.) “Żółwińska wielkolistna” is a sourceof many bioactive substances with a wide spectrum of activities. The leaves of the plant are consideredto be a raw material richest in bioactive substances. The unique properties of the plant are primarily dueto polyphenols, in particular flavonoids, including: rutin, albanon, kuwanone, which make it possible touse white mulberry as an agent with a wide spectrum of activities, from anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic,antioxidant to antimicrobial. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the method of extracting substances fromdried white mulberry leaves on the antibacterial activity of the obtained extracts. Four extraction methodswere used to obtain the extracts, and then their antimicrobial activity against selected Gram-positive andGram-negative bacteria was determined. Methods: Mulberry leaves were collected in September 2021 from an ecological plantation located at theExperimental Station, Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants in Poznań – National ResearchInstitute in Pętkowo. Leaves were dried at 60C for 12 hours, then laboratory analyses were performed.The extraction was carried out by the following methods: 1.) carbon dioxide extraction, 2.) carbon dioxideextraction using a cosolvent, 3.) maceration with carbon dioxide extraction using a cosolvent, 4.) solventextraction. Then, the antimicrobial activity of the obtained extracts against selected strains of Grampositiveand Gram-negative bacteria was determined. MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) and MBC(minimum bactericidal concentration) were determined. Results: As a result of the conducted research it was found that there are differences in the antibacterialactivites of extracts from dried white mulberry leaves depending on the extraction method used. Thehighest antibacterial activity both against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria was shown by extractsobtained using a supercritical carbon dioxide extractor without the use of cosolventa, with more effectivegrowth-inhibiting and bactericidal effects observed against Gram-positive bacteria compared to Gramnegativebacteria. Conclusions: Extracts obtained from dried leaves of white mulberry (Morus alba L.) of the Polish variety“Żółwińska wielkolistna” have antibacterial properties. This leads to the possibility of using white mulberryin herbal medicine and pharmacology as an antimicrobial agent.
Phytochemical composition, antioxidant, cytotoxic, haemolytic and antibacterial activities of aerial parts of Rhamnus alaternus
Authors: AICHOUR SAMIRA , MOUFFOUK CHAIMA , BENKHALED MOHAMMED , HABA HAMADA
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Rhamnus alaternus L. belongs to the genus Rhamnus (Rhamnaceae). It is a medicinal plantgrowing in Algeria. This plant is used worldwide as effective pharmacological remedy. Objective: This study describes in detail the phytochemical composition and the in vitro biological activitiesof R. alaternus L. aerial parts extracts. Methods: Total contents of bioactive components were estimated and the antioxidant potential was assessedby DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays, ferric reducing antioxidant activity and total antioxidantcapacity. Additionally, the haemolytic activity was evaluated towards human red blood cells and thecytotoxicity was performed using Brine shrimp lethality test. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity wasestimated in vitro against five bacteria. Seven known secondary metabolites have been established usingdifferent spectroscopic techniques such as 1D- and 2D-NMR experiments and ESI mass spectrometry andby comparison to data reported in the literature. Results: The chemical investigation of the aerial portions’ ethyl acetate extract of R. alaternus allowed thecharacterization of three triterpenoids, two phytosterols and two flavonoids. High levels of phenols andflavonoids were estimated in both ethyl acetate (EtOAc) and n-butanol (n-BuOH) extracts. These extractsexhibit strong ferric reducing antioxidant activity and significant hydroxyl and DPPH radicals scavengingeffects. Moreover, the petroleum ether (PE) extract shows a very strong hemolytic effect with 94.03 0.21% at 50 μg/mL and induces the mortality of 78.57 0.17% of Brine Shrimp nauplii at 20 μg/mL. Furthermore,the tested crude extracts (PE, EtOAc and n-BuOH) inhibit the growth of all the bacterial strains.Conclusion: R. alaternus constitutes a natural resource of bioactive substances with potential cytotoxic,antioxidant and antibacterial effects.
Prioritizing districts in India for buffalo development
Authors: KUMAR ANIL , KUSHWAHA B P
Published: September 2023

Prioritization of districts for buffalo development in India was done taking into account the buffalo growth rate (r), density (d) and number per 1,000 human beings (PTH). Priority Index for buffalo (PI-B) was worked out by giving equal weight to the 3 variables. Analysis was done for 19 states with 311 districts for the period 1966 to 2007, taking 1966 as the base year and apportioning the subsequent data to the base year. The 19 states covered 90.53% of the geographical area having 98.7% of the total buffalo population. Zones I to IV were demarcated each having 25% of the total buffalo population based on decreasing order growth rate, density, PTH and PI-B. Based on the Priority Index, 25% of the buffaloes with highest index (Z- I) were reared in 31 districts in 6.74% of the geographical area of the country by 9.37% of human beings. This zone had an overall growth rate of 2.70% p.a., buffalo density 124 and 245 buffalo PTH. Zone II with next 25% of buffaloes were located in 51 districts in 14.6% area of the country where 14.8% of human beings reside. This zone had an overall growth rate of 2.15% p.a., buffalo density 57 and 154 buffalo PTH. Zone III with next 25% of buffaloes were located in 67 districts in 19.7% area of the country where 22.4% of human beings reside. This zone had an overall growth rate of 1.86% p.a., buffalo density 42 and 102 buffalo PTH. Zone IV with next 23.7% of buffaloes were located in 162 districts in 49.5% area of the country where 49.4% of human beings reside. This zone had an overall growth rate of 0.54% p.a., buffalo density 16 and 44 buffalo PTH. GIS maps were also prepared for visualization of the location of different zones based on growth rate, density, PTH and Priority Index for buffalo.
Covariance component and genetic parameter estimate of production and fertility traits in Holstein Friesian cross cattle using repeatability animal model
Authors: DASH S K , GUPTA A K , SINGH AVTAR , MANOJ M , SHIVAHRE PUSHP RAJ , PANMEI A , SAHOO S K
Published: September 2023

The aim of present study was to estimate expected breeding value (EBV) using repeatability animal model and studying the efficiency of bivariate repeatability model over univariate repeatability model, on the basis of performance records pertaining to fertility and production traits in Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle. Lactation records (5,878) on 1,988 crossbred cows sired by 186 bulls, spread over a period of 34 years (1978 - 2012) were analysed in the study. Estimates of covariance components and genetic parameters for fertility and production traits were obtained using restricted maximum likelihood (REML) approach using average information (AI) algorithm. Estimates of heritability obtained by AIREML were significantly lower in fertility traits in comparison to the production traits. Repeatability model helped in the partitioning of additive, permanent environment and residual variances and thus the upwardly bias due to permanent environment in estimation of additive variance was prevented. The genetic parameter estimates of bivariate repeatability animal model were superior in comparison to the estimates of univariate model. The genetic correlation estimates indicated unfavourable association between fertility and production traits. The bivariate repeatability model had greater potential in identification of sires with higher genetic merit for fertility and production traits.
Ovine androgen receptor exon1 polymorphism - no association with cryptorchidism
Authors: KUMAR G S NAVEEN , NAGARAJA C S , JAYASHANKAR M R , NAGARAJA R
Published: September 2023

The exon1 of androgen receptor (AR) coding for N-terminal domain (NTD) has 3 regions of CAG and a GGC repetitive sequence coding for glutamine and glycine repeats respectively. The position and number of these trinucleotide repeats varies with the species and said to have evolutionary significance. In humans, shorter CAG repeats and longer GGC repeats are found to be associated with risk of cryptorchidism. The work was taken up to know the status of trinuclotide repeats and polymorphism in exon1 of ovine AR gene and its association with cryptorchidism. Partial sequences covering the repetitive regions of exon1 of ovine AR gene were PCR amplified from genetically unrelated 80 normal and 60 cryptorchid sheep. Single stranded conformation polymorphism and sequencing revealed no polymorphism at any of the 3 CAG sites and a GGC site of exon1 of ovine sequence. The number of trinucleotide repeats in ovine AR gene were 4, 7, 8 and 6 for CAG-I, CAG-II, CAG-III and GGC regions respectively. The 2 novel SNP 362 C>G and 603 C>T with the frequency of 0.03 and 0.27, respectively, in whole population was found unassociated with the cryptorchidism in sheep. Substitution mutation 362 C>G resulting in 121 Alanine>Glycine, was found to be non effective on protein function by SIFT algorithm.
Quality evaluation of pearl millet silages using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as silage additive
Authors: SAIJPAUL S , LAMBA J S , GREWAL R S , CHANDRAHAS CHANDRAHAS
Published: September 2023

The present study was conducted to ascertain the quality of pearl millet-sorghum and pearl millet-cowpea fodders (PM-S and PM-C) with their respective silages made with or without S. cerevisiae as silage inoculant in polybags. On opening the bags after 45 days all the silages were free from moulds and had comparable pH. The WSC was highest in fodders and reduced significantly after ensiling. Use of inoculant improved the CP in PM-C silage and increased the tdCPf, TDN1X, DE and ME of both mixed fodder silages. The NDFIN, ADFIN and ADFIN as percentage of total N were reduced in the S. cerevisiae inoculated silages. The NH3-N was higher in PM-S silage inoculated with S. cerevisiae but the pH and NH3-N as percentage of total N remained within the acceptable limits reflecting no adverse effect of the inoculant. Use of S. cerevisiae in PM-S and PM-C during ensiling reduced the plant protein breakdown and fiber bound nitrogen, increased the truly digestible protein and energy availability and improved aerobic stability through better buffering capacity and acetic acid content. It was concluded that Saccharomyces cerevisiae as inoculant during ensiling of pearl millet-sorghum and pearl millet-cowpea improved the fermentative process of the silages prepared in polybags.
Induction of dwarfing in bougainvillea cv Mahara by use of growth regulators
Authors: JAIN RITU , JANAKIRAM T , SWAROOP KISHAN , KUMAWAT G L
Published: September 2023

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) is a very popular evergreen landscape plant in tropical and subtropical areas. Because of the vigorous growth habit, bougainvillea needs a lot of labor-intensive pruning when being used as a potted plant. PGRs could be alternatives to frequent pruning on bougainvillea to reduce labor costs. But, little research has been carried out on the use of plant growth retardants (PGRs) for controlling the growth and flowering. The present investigations were carried out to study the effect of growth regulators mainly; paclobutrazol, daminozide and maleic hydrazide on bougainvillea cv Mahara to induce dwarfing. The experiment was laid out in completely Randomized Block Design with 11 treatments and four replications. The rooted cuttings of bougainvillea were planted on 7 July 2012 in earthen pot (10” diameter) containing potting media consisting of sand: soil: FYM in a ratio of 1:2:1. The plants were pruned to a uniform height of 10+2 inches on 3rd September 2012. The growth regulators were applied in the form of foliar spray or drench and data was recorded for vegetative and flowering traits. After 14 weeks, it was observed that there was a significant reduction in plant height and plant spread when paclobutrazol was applied in the form of spray or drench. However, application of maleic hydrazide inhibited the plant growth, on the contrary increased plant height and plant spread over control (Distilled water spray) was observed with 5000 ppm Daminozide (B-9) application. Drench application of paclobutrazol @30 ppm resulted in highest flower index as compared to other treatments.
Influence of Pb toxicity on yield, yield attributing parameters and photosynthetic pigment of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Authors: GAUTAM MAMTA , SINGH ANIL KUMAR , JOHRI RAJIV MOHAN
Published: September 2023

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Pb on yield and yield attributing parameters of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. cv Pusa Rohini) and eggplant (Solanum melongena L. cv Pusa Upkar). The photosynthetic pigment content and lead accumulation in both crops were also quantified. Tomato and eggplant crops were irrigated with waters having four concentrations of Pb (2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10 ppm). Normal water was used as control (0 ppm) in both the crops. Application of Pb contaminated irrigation water decreased plant height, leaf area/plant, number of fruits/plant, fresh fruit weight/plant, fruit yield/plant, dry weight/plant, above plant biomass/plant. The decrease ranged from 54% to 98% and 51% to 94% in tomato and eggplant, respectively, summarized for various parameters across treatments. The number of days to first fruit harvest increased by 1-2 days in 10 ppm treatment in both the crops. The inhibitory effects of photosynthetic pigments gradually increased with increase in concentration. 10 Pb ppm concentration resulted in the lowest pigment level (mg/g FW) and maximum inhibition rate compared to control. On the basis of the results obtained, it was concluded that tomato was more sensitive compared to eggplant. An attempt was also made to quantify the impact of Pb on the various parameters. The models used were linear, exponential, quadratic, and polynomial of degree 3. The responses could be described very satisfactorily by the polynomial of degree three with R2 > 99% for the both crops for all the parameters.
Twitter Ban and Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: Ebimiedei Wilfred Seidougha , Eromhonsele Aitanun , Mezieuzor Hopeson
Published: September 2023

This paper ‘Twitter ban and economic development in Nigeria’ analytically examined the economic implications of the ban placed on Twitter by the federal government of Nigeria on June 4, 2021. It is obvious how the sudden ban on Twitter has affected internet merchants and networkers who leverage the cyber space for their businesses. While the ban on Twitter may be seen as means of curtailing the excesses with the use of the cyber space, however, the ban has affected well-meaning Nigerians. Against this background, this paper critically examined the economic effects of the ban. Therefore, three research questions and objectives were formulated to aid the study. The study theoretically synthesized Media Ecology Theory (MET) by Marshall McLuhan and Communication act by Niklas Luhamn. The study adopted a desk research methodology; as such data was elicited via secondary sources. A thematic content method of data analysis was used in analyzing the secondary data. The study concludes by making recommendations amongst others; government should reverse the ban on Twitter etc
Unemployment and Cybercrime in South-East and South-South Geo-Political Zones of Nigeria: An Analytical Study
Authors: Ebimiedei Wilfred Seidougha , Eromhonsele Aitanun , Mezieuzor Hopeson
Published: September 2023

This study examined the dynamics of the emerging problem of unemployment and cybercrime in South-East and South-South Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria. The study is an explorative study that is based on secondary data; the data were discussed with thematic content analysis. The paper analytically examined;The Relationship between Unemployment and Cybercrime in South- Eastern and South-South Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria; Reported cases of cybercrime in South- East and South-South Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria and Consequences of Cybercrime in South- East and South-South Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria. This paper adopted both Robert K. Merton’s Strain Theory (1938) and Donald McClelland Theory of Needs (1961). The discussion showed that cybercrime is very high in South-East and South-South Geo-Political Zones especially in Imo state, Rivers State and Edo State. The discussion also showed that unemployment leads most youths to engage in cybercrime. Therefore, the article recommended for creation of jobs, cyber security amongst others as possible solutions to reducing cybercrime in Nigeria.
Evaluation of Paywall’s Usage as Profitable Tool for Online Newspapers in Nigeria
Authors: OBIORA Adanma Vivian , UCHE Anthony Ogbonna
Published: September 2023

Journalism practice in this digital age has been bedevilled with several challenges that have threatened its survival. In order to stay afloat and maintain its status as the fourth estate of the realm, it has adopted technological innovation by diversifying and intertwining its print media platforms with a digital presence as a means of survival in a highly competitive and near-choking operational environment. One of such means is paywalling. Paywalls provide an opportunity for online news outlets to generate income without relying on digital advertising alone, in an era where advertising-blockers negatively affect advertising revenue. Hence, the onus of this study focuses on assessing whether digital newspapers in Nigeria have embraced this wind of change in income generation by using paywalls to monetize their websites and to examine the types of paywalls prevalent among them. The researchers hinged this study on creative destruction theory and adopted content analysis as the research design. Findings revealed that Nigerian online newspapers do not use paywalls for profitability they rather rely on digital advertising for sustainability. The researchers recommended that the Nigerian online newspaper should embrace the new technology just like its counterparts in other countries in order to have another avenue for profit making.
Revisiting Zoning in Nigerian Politics
Authors: Osai Jason O. , Kalagbor Sam B. , Amadi Ethel Innocent , Okene Nelson V. C.
Published: September 2023

From 1999 to 2022, ethnic affiliation, religiousity and geo-political zones has been the unofficial pre-election criteria for selecting candidates for the presidential and governorship positions in Nigeria. The selection process created unnecessary tension in the polity. To stem the tide of political volatility, there has been intensification in calls for zoning principal offices between the north and the south, and between the various senatorial zones at the state level. In revisiting the politics surrounding zoning, and the questions about its constitutionality, the paper examines its historical antecedent, as well as Article 72(C), 2009 of People's Democratic Party's Constitution. Adopting Elites theoretical framework, and for methodology, qualitative descriptive data and content analysis was utilized. The paper found that intra-elite rivalries and the 'do or die' politics during the process of selection and election of candidates, has marred the development of democratic ethos in the country. It concluded that due to the above anomalies, democracy has faced some dysfunctionality, giving rise to the quest to zone principal offices. Considering Nigeria's multi-ethnic diversity, the study recommends that before its adoption, the National Assembly should constitutionally spell out the modalities for its operation, as it stands out to be a more peaceful means for achieving equity and inclusiveness in governance.
Team Building in Organizations: Benefit and Challenge - A Review
Authors: Obiekwe Onyebuchi , Obiekwe Polycarp Azubuike
Published: September 2023

Team building has today become a key business strategy been utilized by organizations to develop employees competencies, workplace experience, and a cohesive productive workforce that has the capacity to help organizations provide solutions to their numerous challenges. This paper examines the concept of teambuilding, and explored literature to discover whether teambuilding contributes to organizations positive outcomes that promotes productivity, enhanced performance, and competitive advantage. The paper observed that organizations are embracing teambuilding to achieve high levels of both task performance and human resources maintenance, as well as to stimulate and promote better organizational productivity and innovativeness. The paper identifies encouragement of creativity and innovation, open communication, and increased collaborations as some benefits of teambuilding. It also identified lack of trust, lack of self-awareness, poor communication and working toward opposing goals as some major challenges confronting teambuilding activities. The paper concluded that teambuilding promotes increased collaborations, improve employees morale, encourage creativity and innovation in organizations, and also as an effective way of developing employee competencies to meet customers growing needs and changing expectations. It is recommended that organizations should provide teambuilding activities that fit them, and that help to bring team members together. Organizations should also provide right climate and essential resources needed by teams to carry out assigned tasks if the teams are to succeed. Organizations should set up a well define process that help them identify right people with requisite competencies who fit in to a team. Additionally, management should communicate the core values expected from the teams to them so that they will be rightfully guides on how they are to accomplish given tasks
Effect of Accounting Information System on Organisational Effectiveness: A Survey of Some Selected Construction Companies in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: IHENYEN Confidence Joel , Travis DUBAKEMEFA , LAZARUS Albert
Published: September 2023

The efficiency, precision, and consistency of information processing have all been significantly boosted by the advent of technology. In this age of widespread technological development, an automated accounting information system (AAIS) may be helpful in every company's financial department. The primary goal of this research is to analyse how an effective accounting information system influences business outcomes. At the same time, the precise goals are to discover how an accounting information system impacts the efficiency of administrative processes and how such a system helps managers make informed choices. Five construction firms in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, were randomly chosen for this study. Ten employees were randomly chosen from each of the participating firms. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the data and support or refute the hypothesis. The outcomes indicate that an accounting information system can benefit an organisation's efficiency and productivity
Viewpoint: Combining load factors: a return to simplicity
Authors: Hughes Alastair
Published: September 2023

Alastair Hughes calls for the simplification of Eurocode 0's combination rule in the name of a clear, simple, safe design approach.
A szubklinikai hypocalcaemia előfordulása magyarországi tehenészetekben
Authors: Szelényi Zoltán , Lénárt Lea , Horváth András , Hajdú Réka , Katona Réka , Sánta Attila , Lipthay Ildikó , Szenci Ottó
Published: September 2023

A szerzők magyarországi tejtermelő szarvasmarha-állományokban vettek vérmintákat a laktáció 0. és 7. napja között. Öt magyarországi tejtermelő tehenészetben 310 állat került mintázásra. A vérminták összcalcium-koncentrációjának meghatározásával megállapították a szubklinikai hypocalcaemia előfordulási gyakoriságát, valamint annak befolyásoló tényezőit. A szérum nem-észterezett zsírsavainak mérésével a zsírbontás mértéke is meghatározásra került. A szubklinikai hypocalcaemia jelensége 29,6 és 53,9% között változott gazdaságonként, az összes vizsgált minta 39%-a bizonyult hypocalcaemiásnak, amennyiben a 2,2 mmol/l-es alsó határértéket vették figyelembe a diagnózis felállításához. Adataik alapján az első laktációjukat teljesítő állatokat nem érintette a jelenség, viszont a második laktációtól kezdve gyakori volt a jelenség előfordulása, ezért a prevenciónak ki kell terjedni ezen állatok ellésére. Az eredmények bár közvetlen kapcsolatot nem mutattak ki a zsírbontás mértéke és a hypocalcaemia között, a klinikai gyakorlatban figyelemmel kell lenni mindkét szervrendszer megbetegedésére.
Check update pattern of tumorigenic vasculature signature based on MMP9 and CXCR4 expression in locally advanced breast cancer
Authors: Budianto Mochamad Bachtiar , Lubis Hamzah Sulaiman , Fadli Muhammad Luqman , Nurwidyaningtyas Wiwit
Published: September 2023

Context: Locally advanced breast cancers (LABC) are the most common women malignant tumors. Appropriate vasculature is required for tumor growth support, formed by involving protein signaling, including matrix metalloprotein 9 (MMP9) and C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) administration to inoperable LABC commonly exhibits a positive response, although recurrences may be encountered in a few cases. Aims: To evaluate the MMP9 and CXCR4 expression shifting after the NAC procedure to establish evidence of the anti-angiogenic effect of NAC, which encourages knowledge of tumor size reduction pathways in LABC. Methods: Observational designs were conducted in this study. Tissue specimens before and after NAC were collected from 45 LABC-enrolled subjects. The targeted protein expression was analyzed by immunohistochemistry, and stained sections were classified according to the percentage of nuclear-stained tumor cells. Clinicopathological features of LABC were recorded. Tumor size was measured by Vernier caliper before and after NAC. Results: The results showed the nuclear expression of MMP9 and CXCR4 protein were observed in all tissue specimens. The expression of MMP9 and CXCR4 tended to decrease after the NAC but was not statistically significant for MMP9. There was a significant correlation between expression levels of CXCR4 and tumor size reduction (p<0.001) but not for MMP9. Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate the anti-angiogenic effect of NAC by inhibiting MMP9 and CXCR4, which may be integrated with tumor size reduction in LABC. Further studies are required to highlight the possibility of recurrence following inhibition of MMP9 and CXCR4 by NAC.
Spacing Units in the Greater Wattenberg Area
Authors:   , Dillon Tera
Published: September 2023

Horizontal wells are the most commonly drilled wells in the Wattenberg Field, located in Weld County, Colorado. Petroleum engineers have become interested in determining how many horizontal wells can economically be drilled per section in this vertically, well-developed field. Using the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s spacing unit regulations as a guide, a GIS workflow was developed to create the deliverables required for further analysis. Spacing units were created by applying a buffer to horizontal well surveys, and using this buffer to select intersecting quarter-quarter sections. The selected quarter-quarter sections were simplified using the dissolve tool and then spatially joined to producing wells. The resulting tabular data is exported, edited, and formatted for delivery to engineers for subsequent analysis.
Hubungan Peran Bidan, Keadaan Psikologis, Dan Dukungan Keluarga Dengan Kejadian Hipertensi Pada Lansia Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jawilan
Authors: Jaojiah Siti
Published: September 2023

Backgrounds: Hypertension is an increase in diastolic and systolic blood pressure that is intermittent or protracted which is characterized by a systolic pressure above 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure above 90 mmHg. Hypertension is a fairly dominant health problem because the cases are always increasing in both developed and developing countries.
Methods: This study used descriptive analytic with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all elderly in the Jawilan Health Center working area as many as 504 elderly and the sampling technique used was using the formula and obtained as many as 84 samples.
Results: The results of this study indicate that there is a significant relationship between the role of midwives and the incidence of hypertension in the elderly, a P value of 0.000 and the results of OR = 8,286 (2,986-22,989), there is also a significant relationship between psychological conditions and the incidence of hypertension in the elderly, a P value of 0.000 is obtained. and the results of OR = 65,143 (15,632-271,467), and there is a significant relationship between family support and the incidence of hypertension in the elderly and obtained a P value of 0.000 and the results of OR = 11,773 (4,184-33,129).
Suggestions: So that midwives and also families can provide as much support and information as possible about hypertension so that confidence in the elderly can be built.
 
Pendahuluan: Hipertensi merupakan kenaikan tekanan darah diastolik maupun sistolik yang intermiten atau berlarut-larut yang ditandai dengan tekanan sistoliknya diatas 140 mmHg dan tekanan diastoliknya diatas 90 mmHg. Hipertensi menjadi masalah kesehatan yang cukup dominan karena kasusnya selalu meningkat baik di negara-negara maju maupun negara berkembang.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh lansia di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jawilan sebanyak 504 lansia dan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan rumus dan didapat sebanyak 84 sampel.
Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan signifikan antara peran bidan dengan kejadian hipertensi pada lansia diperoleh nilai P Value 0,000 dan hasil OR = 8,286 (2,986-22,989), ada hubungan yang signifikan pula antara keadaan psikologis dengan kejadian hipertensi pada lansia diperoleh nilai P Value 0,000 dan hasil OR = 65,143 (15,632-271,467), dan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kejadian hipertensi pada lansia dan diperoleh nilai P Value 0,000 dan hasil OR = 11,773 (4,184-33,129).
Saran: Supaya bidan dan juga keluarga dapat memberikan support dan informasi sebanyak-banyaknya tentang hipertensi agar kepercayaan diri pada lansia dapat terbangun.
INOVASI BMT: SOSIAL DAN KOMERSIAL BISNIS UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI
Authors: Hamdani Hamdani
Published: September 2023

BMT sebagai lembaga keuangan mikro berbasis syariah berupaya mendorong terciptanya peningkatan ekonomi, pemerataan ekonomi dan pertumbuhan ekonomi bagi warga miskin melalui program sosial bisnis. Hal itu yang dilakukan oleh Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) Nurul Ummah Ngasem Bojonegoro dengan dua model bisnis, melalui produk-produk keuangan mikro syariah dan programprogram sosial berbasis syariah. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis pendekatan studi kasus. Fokus disertasi ini tentang model bisnis yang diterapkan oleh BMT Nurul Ummah Ngasem bojonegoro dengan produk-produk tabungan syariah dan program sosial syariah untuk kemandirian ekonomi dan pendapatan masyarakat. Sedangkan pengujian keabsahan data dan viliditas data dilakukan dengan tekhnik triangulasi, yaitu tehknik gabungan dengan berbagai metode yang digunakan dalam mengkaji fenomena objek penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi pada objek yang diteliti. Produk dan program tersebut kemudian dianalisa menggunakan tehknik analisis data diskriptip kualitatif. Merujuk pada teori Miles dan Huberman, analisis data yaitu reduksi data, data display, dan data conclusion drawing verivication.
ANALISIS PEMBIAYAAN PROPERTI MENGGUNAKAN AKAD MUSYARAKAH MUTANAQISAH PADA PERUMAHAN GRIYA HARTACU PATTALLASSANG KABUPATEN GOWA
Authors: Jumarni Jumarni , Fathurrahman Fathurrahman , Katman Muhammad Nasri
Published: September 2023

Perumahan Griya Hartacu Pattallassang Kabupaten Gowa memiliki dua akad pembiayaan yang digunakan dan merupakan salah satu perumahan subsidi dibawah asuhan PT. Tiga Maha Rewa. Perumahan inimenggunakan akad pembiayaan antara lain akad KPR Murabahah, dan akad Musyarakah Mutanaqisah. Penelitisendiriberfokuspadaakadpembiayaanmusyarakahmutanaqisah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pelaksanaan akad Musyarakah Mutanaqisah, dan bagaimana kesesuaian akad musyarakah mutanaqisah dengan Fatwa Dewan Syariah Nasional No. 73/DSN-MUI/XI/2008. Adapun rumusan masalah yaitu: (1), Bagaimana pelaksanaan akad Musyarakah Mutanaqisah dalam proses pembiayaan pada   perumahan Griya Hartacu di Pattallassang? (2), Apakah proses transaksi akad pembiayaan musyarakah mutanaqishah sudah sesuai Fatwa Dewan Syariah Nasional Majelis Ulama Indonesia (DSN-MUI) No. 73/DSN-MUI/XI/2008?. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan (field research) menggunakan penelitian kualitatif. Penedekatan penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif. Adapun subjek penelitian ini adalah masyarakat yang tinggal di perumahan Griya Hartacu Pattallassang. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik pengabsahan data dengan teknik triangulasi teori dan sumber dengan mengumpulkan data dan informasi dari berbagai sumber yang berbeda. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pembiayaan pada perumahan Griya Hartacu Pattallassang menggunakan dua akad pembiayaan yaitu akad KPR murabahah, dan akad musyarakah mutanaqisah. Dua akad ini juga sangat berpengaruh dalam proses transaksi masyarakat yang menjadi pelaku dalam kedua akad tersebut. Akad musyarakah mutanaqisah dikaji dengan Fatwa DewanSyariah Nasional No. 73/DSN-MUI/XI/2008, Peneliti telah menganalisis dan mengkaji kemudian peneliti menemukan bahwa pembiayaan akad musyarakah mutanaqisah sudah sesuai dengan fatwa DSN-MUI namun akad tersebut belum digunakan secara menyeluruh hanya sebagian pembeli yang menggunakan akad tersebut dalam proses pembelian rumah.
Efektivitas Jumlah Karyawan pada Kedai Grains Coffee Karawang
Authors: Arumsari Arumsari , Siawati Siam , Sandi Santi Pertiwi Hari , Hidayaty Dwi Epty
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari kunjungan ini untuk mengetahui kinerja karyawan dan jumlah karyawan yang optimal untuk pelayanan terhadap pelanggan. Metode yang di gunakan dalam kegiatan kunjungan industrial ini yaitu observasi. Kedai Grains coffee merupakan sebuah bisnis UMKM di Karawang. Kunjungan ini di laksanakan 1 hari dan dilaksanakan pada hari selasa, 28 Maret 2023. Bertempat, di Kedai Grains Coffee yang berlokasi di Teluk Jambe Timur, Karawang, Jawa Barat. Pemilik kedai yang memegang kendali dalam pelayanan pada hari-hari biasa. Kedai Grains Coffee mempunyai 2 karyawan, 1 karyawan dengan system kerja part time dan 1 karyawan dengan system kerja full time. Efektivitas kerja merupakan sejauh mana organisasi mencapai berbagai sasaran (jangka pendek) dan tujuan (jangka panjang) yang telah ditetapkan, dimana penetapan sasaran- sasaran dan tujuan-tujuan itu mencerminkan konstituen strategis, kepentingan subjektif penilai, dan tahap pertumbuhan organisasi. Pemilik Kedai Grains Coffee harus memastikan bahwa karyawan memiliki keterampilan yang sesuai dan ditempatkan pada peran yang tepat untuk mendukung keberhasilan operasional di Kedai Grains Coffee.