bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The ambivalence regarding volunteering and reward systems in church settings
Authors: Boya Kgaugelo S.
Published: June 2022

Traditionally, churches exist to fulfil the ‘great commission’, which is to preach the ‘good news’ to all believers. As the ‘great commission’ finds expression within the Church, numerical growth becomes inevitable. The latter puts pressure on the Church to function in a professional manner. People with requisite knowledge, skills and experience are often needed to manage the church activities. Whilst the Bible alludes to spiritual and heavenly rewards, during and post-earthly services, some of these church managers and other volunteers may sometimes require rewards for their efforts and time. Qualitative research methods in the form of semistructured interviews and content analysis were employed. The research was conducted amongst churches within the Gauteng province, South Africa. A total of 26 church managers were interviewed from participating churches. Responses were received and subsequently analysed. Data were analysed using the Atlas.ti software. The findings indicated that the spirit of volunteerism is fast eroding within churches.Contribution: This research highlighted the plight of church managers as volunteers and stewards in the context of not-for-profit organisations and adds towards the agency theory. Consequently, churches as principals ought to find creative ways to generate sufficient revenue for their volunteers.
Dialectical views on metaphysics in Islam: Thoughts of Ibn Rushd and theologians
Authors: Elhady Aminullah
Published: June 2022

This paper discusses the dialectical thoughts of Ibn Rushd and theologians on divine metaphysics. The discussion is based on the study of criticisms and dialogues on the theologians’ view on metaphysics. Three important points emerge: firstly, how Ibn Rushd presented the basis of his critical arguments; secondly, the process of Ibn Rushd’s methods of criticism on the theologians’ metaphysical reasons and lastly, the content of Ibn Rushd’s criticisms of the theologians’ metaphysical reason. This paper provides a detailed description of the themes as accurate and comprehensive ways to provide a basis of Ibn Rushd’s criticism.Contribution: This study contributes to encouraging and changing the views of scholars of Islamic theology that Ibn Rushd, apart from being a philosopher, is also a critical thinker in the field of Islamic theology.
Limited syphilis testing for key populations in Zimbabwe: A silent public health threat
Authors: Dzobo Mathias , Dzinamarira Tafadzwa , Murewanhema Grant , Madziva Roda , Herrera Helena , Musuka Godfrey
Published: June 2022

In this article, the authors discuss the problem of high prevalences of active syphilis amongst key populations (KPs) in Zimbabwe, in combination with low testing rates, partly because of a difficult legal and social environment for these populations. The article highlights the need to develop strategies to address the high prevalence of syphilis amongst KPs. The authors discuss requirements for addressing deficits in existing clinical services, predominantly primary care settings, in providing primary healthcare, including sexually transmitted infection (STI) management, to Zimbabwe’s KP communities and utility of point-of-care testing and self-testing and other innovations to improve testing uptake.
Factors associated with bone marrow involvement in lymphoma staging bone marrow examination: A South African single-centre retrospective study
Authors: Lohlun Robert K. , Chapanduka Zivanai C.
Published: June 2022

Background: Accurate detection of bone marrow involvement (BMI) in lymphoma is important as it signifies stage 4 disease. Staging bone marrow examination (BME), therefore, influences treatment decisions and prognostication. The prevalence of BMI depends on multiple factors at presentation including lymphoma subtype, age, sex, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status and haematological parameters.Aim: To determine risk factors for BMI in lymphoma staging.Setting: The study was conducted in the department of haematological pathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study in adult patients, reviewing BMI and associated parameters, during their initial lymphoma staging procedure between 2016 and 2019.Results: Of a total of 387 lymphoma staging cases that were evaluated, 30.0% of them showed BMI. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and high-grade B-cell lymphoma were the most frequent subtypes diagnosed. The highest prevalence of BMI was in low-grade lymphomas. There was a statistically significant association between BMI and advanced age, pancytopenia and bicytopenia (anaemia with leucopenia, anaemia with thrombocytopenia or leucopenia with thrombocytopenia). Bicytopenia and pancytopenia showed high positive predictive values of BMI, respectively, 61.0% and 69.0%. Human immunodeficiency virus positivity (34.6%) was not predictive of BMI across all lymphoma subtypes. Normal blood counts had a high negative predictive value for BMI.Conclusion: BME remains an important part of lymphoma staging with 30.0% of all lymphomas showing BMI.
Hepatic carcinoma expressing inhibin: case report of a proposed novel entity and review of the literature
Authors: Syrnioti Antonia , Athanasiou Evangelia , Hytiroglou Prodromos
Published: June 2022

Hepatic carcinoma expressing inhibin is a recently described neoplasm with varied architecture, including trabecular, pseudoglandular, follicular/microcystic, organoid, solid and tubular patterns of growth. We report a case of hepatic carcinoma expressing inhibin that occurred in a 47-year-old woman presenting with epigastric and back pain. The tumor was located in the left hepatic lobe and measured 12 cm in diameter. On immunohistochemical stains, the neoplastic cells were positive for inhibin, as well as cytokeratins 7, 8/18 and 19. There was mild focal expression of synaptophysin, and lack of expression of hepatocytic markers. The histogenesis of hepatic carcinoma expressing inhibin is presently uncertain. From a practical point of view, this neoplasm can potentially cause diagnostic pitfalls by simulating other primary or metastatic tumors, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and follicular carcinoma of thyroid gland. Performing inhibin immunostain could assist in the differential diagnosis of liver tumors with unusual histologic features.
Characterizing Medicine Quality by Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis across Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Ozawa Sachiko , Chen Hui-Han , Lee Yi-Fang (Ashley) , Higgins Colleen R. , Yemeke Tatenda T.
Published: June 2022

Substandard and falsified medicines are often reported jointly, making it difficult to recognize variations in medicine quality. This study characterized medicine quality based on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) amounts reported among substandard and falsified essential medicines in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using PubMed, supplemented by results from a previous systematic review, and the Medicine Quality Scientific Literature Surveyor. Study quality was assessed using the Medicine Quality Assessment Reporting Guidelines (MEDQUARG). Random-effects models were used to estimate the prevalence of medicines with < 50% API. Among 95,520 medicine samples from 130 studies, 12.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 10.2–14.6%) of essential medicines tested in LMICs were considered substandard or falsified, having failed at least one type of quality analysis. We identified 99 studies that reported API content, where 1.8% (95% CI: 0.8–2.8%) of samples reported containing < 50% of stated API. Among all failed samples (N = 9,724), 25.9% (95% CI: 19.3–32.6%) reported having < 80% API. Nearly one in seven (13.8%, 95% CI: 9.0–18.6%) failed samples were likely to be falsified based on reported API amounts of < 50%, whereas the remaining six of seven samples were likely to be substandard. Furthermore, 12.5% (95% CI: 7.7–17.3%) of failed samples reported finding 0% API. Many studies did not present a breakdown of actual API amount of each tested sample. We offer suggested improved guidelines for reporting poor-quality medicines. Consistent data on substandard and falsified medicines and medicine-specific tailored interventions are needed to ensure medicine quality throughout the supply chain.
Low Prevalence of Deletions of the pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 Genes in Plasmodium falciparum Parasites in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 2015
Authors: McCaffery Jessica N. , Huber Curtis S. , Samai Hindolo M. , Rogier Eric
Published: June 2022

Sierra Leone relies heavily on histidine-rich protein 2–based diagnostics for malaria because of the high transmission of Plasmodium falciparum. During the 2015 recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)−Zaire Ebola virus envelope glycoprotein (GP) vaccine trial, 77 participants with asymptomatic Plasmodium infection were enrolled, with all but four having P. falciparum malaria. Of the 73 participants with P. falciparum malaria, one infection (1 of 73, 1.4%; 95% CI, 0.03–7.4) showed P. falciparum with a pfhrp3 single deletion, and two P. falciparum infections (2 of 73, 2.7%; 95% CI, 0.03–9.6) showed pfhrp2/pfhrp3 dual deletions. This study shows evidence of pfhrp2- and pfhrp3-deleted parasites in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Additional studies for more precise estimates of prevalence are warranted.
Chemical composition, physicochemical, and sensory properties of fermented maize and defatted baobab seed flour blends
Authors: Ezekiel O.O. , Adedeji O.E. , Umuokeke N.
Published: June 2022

This study investigated the chemical composition, physicochemical, and sensory properties of fermented maize and defatted baobab seed flour blends. Fermented maize (ogi) and defatted baobab seed powder (DBSP) were blended at ratios (%, w/w) 100:0 (control), 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, and 50:50. Proximate, minerals, tannin, pasting, and colour order properties of the blends were determined. The sensory properties of gruels prepared from the blends were also determined. Protein, ash, fibre, vitamin C, K, Ca, and Fe of ogi increased significantly (p < 0.05) with an increasing level of DBSP while fat, carbohydrate, calorific value, and tannin decreased. Peak, breakdown, final, final viscosity, colour intensity, measures of lightness, redness, and yellowness of fermented maize decreased significantly (p < 0.05) with an increasing level of DBSP. The incorporation of ≤ 20% DBSP did not cause a significant change in pasting temperature and time. Gruels produced from blends that contained ≤ 20% DBSP compared favourably with the one prepared from the control. The study showed an improvement in the quality of ogi following the incorporation of 20% DBSP.
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Extension Workers’ Effective use of Knowledge Management in Agricultural Extension Services
Authors: Suleiman Yusuf S. , Aminu Taofiki , Kaka Yahaya , Agbomakha Faith I. , Auwal Abdullahi G. , Yakubu Danlami H.
Published: June 2022

The study assessed the factors influencing extension workers effective use of Knowledge Management (KM) inSokoto State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling procedure was used to sample respondents from the study area andExtension Workers were selected from Sokoto Agricultural Development Project (SADP). Socio-economiccharacteristics were using structured questionnaire and a total of 188 respondents were sampled and data collectedanalysed using descriptive statistics and logit model as tools of analysis. The result of the study showed that 74.4% ofthe extension workers were male and majority (79.8%) were married. More so, 35% of the extension workers arewithin the age range of 31 – 40 years with household average size of 5-10 children. Majority (79%) of the extensionworkers had tertiary education. (35%) had experience ranging from 21-25 years on extension service delivery. About41% of respondents used motor cycle as a mean of transportation. Result of logit model shows that marital status,level of education, service experience, cosmopolitness and means of transportation had positive and significantrelationship with effectiveness of KM whereas household size and rank of extension workers had significant andnegative relationship with KM. It is therefore recommended that KM be encouraged and disseminated through topmanagement approach in SADP. This will avail quality and better extension service delivery by extension agencybecause the vast knowledge and experience garnered on effective extension service delivery by top managementofficer will be shared and passed on to junior officers. This will go in line with strengthening and improving thecapacity building of extension workers.
Assessing the Performance of ELL and EBP Models in Estimating District Level Poverty Indices in The Presence of Outliers in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Authors: Mahama Ishaque , Nsowah-Nuamah Nicholas N. N. , Alhassan Abukari
Published: June 2022

The objective of this study was to assess the performance of the Elbers, Lanjouw and Lanjouw (ELL) and the Empirical Best Predictor (EBP) Small Area Estimation (SAE) models in estimating the Foster-Greer-Thobecke (FGT) poverty indices for the Northern Region of Ghana in the presence of outliers. The sixth round of the Ghana Living Standard Survey (GLSS) data and the  Population and Housing Census ( PHC) data were used for the study. The performances of these SAE models under normality and non-normality assumptions were evaluated by computing and comparing their Absolute Relative Biases and Relative Root Mean Squared Errors values under both conditions by conducting a model-based simulation study in the absence and presence of outlier contaminated data. Results from the study showed that no matter the level of contamination, the EBP model is a better performer and more stable than the ELL model in estimating all the FGT poverty indicators for the Region. Therefore, it was recommended that in future poverty estimating exercises, the EBP model be used to estimate the FGT poverty indicators for the Northern Region of Ghana.
Exploring the Problems the Gari Processing Industry Encounter in the West Gonja Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Fuseini Moses Naiim , Sulemana Mohammed
Published: June 2022

The gari enterprise is a catalyst for economic progress and a route out of poverty as it is a major staple food for many Ghanaians. Despite the problems confronting gari enterprises, it has attracted less attention. As such, this study aims to explore the problems facing gari enterprises in the West Gonja Municipality of Ghana. The case study design was adopted for the study. The sample size comprised 30 participants who were engaged in gari enterprises. Interview and observation guides were used to collect data, whereas thematic analysis and pairwise ranking were used to analyse the data. The results showed that gari enterprises faced internal problems covering, technology adoption, and marketing problems, while external problems encountered included funding and poor infrastructure. However, production problems emerged as the most predominant. In general, both internal and external problems undoubtedly influenced the operation of the gari enterprise. To overcome these problems, gari enterprises should acquire and use modern equipment for production, develop their human capital, and secure affordable loans.
Prevalence of serological markers for Hepatitis B and C Viruses, human immuno-deficiency virus and Treponema pallidum among blood donors in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Authors: Simpore Abibou , Kiba-Koumare Alice , Yooda Arzouma Paul , Sorgho Abel Pegdwendé , Zoure Abdou Azaque , Bazie Valerie Bapio , Bado Prosper , Djigma Florencia Wendkuuni , Sawadogo Salam , Compaore Tegwinde Rebeca , Ouedraogo Teega-Wendé Clarisse , Lingani Cheick Ali , Simpore Jacques
Published: June 2022

In Sub-Saharan Africa, transfusion safety remains a challenge due to the high endemicity of blood-borne infections. This study aimed to determining the seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and Treponema pallidum among blood donors in Ouagadougou. This was a retrospective study in blood donor. HIV 1/2 and HCV antibodies and HBsAg were screened and confirmed with two ELISA (Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay). While T. pallidum antibodies were also screened and confirmed with two serology tests. Only samples positive for both tests were counted as positive. Prevalence rates were calculated among first-time blood donors. Of 63,779 registered blood donors, 54,113 (84.84%) were first-time donors. Overall seroprevalences of HIV, HBV, HCV and Treponema pallidum were 2.56%, 11.87%, 5.89% and 3.22% respectively. Seroprevalences of HIV-HBV, HBV-HCV, HBV- T. pallidum and HIV-HBV-HCV co-infections were 0.36; 1.21; 0.54 and 0.02 respectively. The study reports that HIV, HBV, HCV and Treponema pallidum seroprevalences remain high among blood donors. These results highlight a potential infectious risk to blood products recipients.
Qualité de l’huile de coton des petites unités de production au Mali
Authors: Diawara Mamady , Diakite Kahirou , Tounkara Sidi Mohamed , Fane Mah , Diagouraga Saloum , Dicko Yéhia Yoro
Published: June 2022

Dans le cadre de l’amélioration de la qualité de l’huile de coton des petites unités de production, des promoteurs d’unités, qui étaient au nombre de 20, ont adhéré à cette étude qui avait pour objectif la caractérisation physico-chimique des huiles produites par ces petites unités. Ces unités étaient destinées à la production d’aliments bétail avant la fermeture de l’usine d’huilerie cotonnière du Mali. Ces unités sont reparties dans la zone cotonnière de la CMDT (Compagnie Malienne de Développement des Textiles) dans les villes de Fana, Ségou, Koutiala, Sikasso, Koulikoro et le District de Bamako. Les échantillonnages ont été effectués dans chacune de ces unités pour analyse des paramètres suivants : les indices d’acidité, d’iode, de saponification et de peroxyde et de réfraction, les traces de savon, les matières insaponifiables, le gossypol, la densité et l’humidité. Les résultats ont montré que la plupart des paramètres étaient conformes aux critères de qualité du Codex Alimentarius. Mais la présence de gossypol dans 50% des échantillons et les valeurs élevées de l’indice de réfraction, nécessitent d’autres investigations, notamment au niveau des chaînes technologiques d’extraction et de conditionnement des huiles dans ces unités.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers and laboratory agents on the pre-analytical phase of haematological analyses in Burkina Faso
Authors: Sawadogo Salam , Nebie Koumpingnin , Dondebzanga Barké Appolinaire , Nikiema/Minoungou Myriam , Kima Donatien , Kafando Eléonore
Published: June 2022

The pre-analytical phase of biological analyses is critical as it registers the most errors encountered within the testing process. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on the pre-analytical phase in haematological laboratory. A cross-sectional study using an auto-administered questionnaire and direct observations of haematological analyses’ prescribers, blood samples and laboratory staff were conducted from June to August 2020. The questionnaires were designed to gather the socio-professional characteristics, knowledge and attitudes of participants. The observation grids were focused on their practices in haematological analyses requesting, blood samples drawing, transportation and reception at the laboratory. A total of 388 respondents were included. Their average seniority in the profession were 11.4 ± 3.8 years and 13.6% received refreshing training in the last three years. All the laboratory agents, 94.1% of analyses’ prescribers and 76% of blood samplers had good knowledge and attitudes. Moreover, 83% of the request forms, 29.2% of blood samples collection, transportation and 74.8% of blood specimens’ reception at the laboratory were rated good. This study reported some inadequate knowledge, attitudes and practices in the pre-analytical phase that call for reinforcement of basic and continuing trainings and implementation of rigorous technical procedures.
Identification of pathogens and monitoring methods for leaf spots disease of shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertn. C. F.) in the cropping systems of Komki Ipala (Burkina Faso)
Authors: Semde Kadidia , Somda Konoyaon , Haro Hadou , Bonzi Schémaéza , Ganaba Souleymane , Somda Irénée
Published: June 2022

Vitellaria paradoxa is a multipurpose plant species which unfortunately is under multiple pressures causing damages to the plant. This study was to develop methods for monitoring causative agents of shea trees leaf spots in Burkina Faso. An inventory of shea tree individuals and a characterization of leaf spots were performed in Tampoussoumdi, Burkina Faso. Thus, twelve (12) plots of 100 m x 50 m were set up in fallows and fields for identifying all shea trees. Pathogens were also identified by isolated infected leaves fragments of on PDA medium. Isolates were purified and observed under a microscope (X40). As to develop pathogens monitoring methods, three mycorrhizal fungi (yac, fada, Ga) were used to inoculate shea trees cultivated in greenhouse. After two months, inoculated plant leaves were sprayed with prepared isolates of identified pathogens and infection occurrence was checked daily. Results revealed that infection occurred only in unburned fallows and concerned 65% of the shea tree communities. Fungi were found to be responsible for these infections and three species were identified including Fusarium moniliforme, Pestalotia guepini and Phoma sorghina. Results also showed that mycorrhizae can inhibit pathogens growth partially or totally. Their potential use could help controlling the leaf spots disease in shea parks.
Reactions of cashew grafted seedlings to different formulas of mineral and organic fertilizers as bottom dressing in plantation
Authors: Tokore Orou Mere Sabi Bira Joseph , Batamoussi Hermann Michel , Djaha Akadié Jean-Baptiste , Amanoudo Mesmes-Juste , Tassiki Alimi , Akounnou Jean de Dieu Fabrice
Published: June 2022

The yield of raw cashew nuts in Benin remains relatively low, mainly because of the planting material used by farmers. Indeed, cashew tree producers use the nuts all-from previous years for the installation of plantations. The use of grafted seedlings is today an alternative, to improve the yield of new plantations. However, grafted plants are fragile and don’t survive easily the dry season of the year in which they are planted, with a high mortality rate due to their fragility. This research conducted on tropical ferruginous soils in Central Benin aims to evaluate the reaction of grafted cashew seedlings to different formulas of mineral and organic fertilizers applied as bottom fertilization. For the study, a Randomized Complete Block Design with three repetitions was installed. Each repetition consists of 11 treatments. The generalized linear model (glm) was used to perform the analysis of variance with SPSS v21 software which to compare the effects of the treatments. The organo-mineral formulas N40P80K72 + 2 kg of poultry droppings and N40P80 + 2 kg of poultry droppings applied as bottom manure allowed for better results in terms of recovery and growth parameters of grafted plants installed in the field. These fertilizer formulas allowed the grafted cashew plants to survive 85% and 80% respectively after installation. They also improved height growth, vigor and the ability to emit many leaves. To reduce the mortality rate of cashew transplants, these fertilizer formulas can be suggested to growers for the establishment of new plantations.
Assessment of the outcomes of innovative construction technologies in slum upgrading: A case of Mathare Valley, Nairobi
Authors: Muthigani Edmund , Diang'a Stephen , Githae Wanyona
Published: June 2022

Affordable housing was one of the four pillars of Kenya’s big four agenda of 2018. Rapid rural-urban migration and the high cost of formal housing units have led to the proliferation of informal settlements commonly referred to as slums. Provision of decent housing is still a challenge in Kenya due to continuous population growth and high demand for low cost housing. The aim of this paper was to assess the outcomes of innovative construction in housing in slum upgrading in Mathare valley. Post-occupancy survey approach was used to establish existing technological challenges on the walls, roof and floors of the upgraded units. Structured questionnaires were administered to the slum residents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data and results were presented in tables. Results indicated that the upgrade improved the houses structural envelope of walls, floors and roofs. The respondent’s perception of the scheme in terms of quality and acceptability was significant though deterioration of the structural envelope with time was evident. The upgrade improved the physical infrastructure and livelihoods as compared to the previous situation characterized by poor sanitation, degradable roofs, and walls and inadequate of social amenities. The relationships between residents were improved as compared to the previous situation. Better communal facilities such as roads, drainage and toilets were realized. The previous houses were made of assorted degradable materials which were substituted with fairly permanent elements during the upgrade. In conclusion, innovative construction technologies improved the social, economic and physical aspects of the project but certain aspects remained unchanged. The innovative construction method should focus on pro-poor approaches like improvement of the existing structures in lieu of demolition. The residents should be involved in assessing and determining their needs to ensure construction of houses suits their interests. Effective monitoring is critical to avoid displacement and minimize political interference and corruption.
Cockroach (Periplaneta Americana) as fishmeal replacer in diets of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Juveniles
Authors: Sule S.O , Sotolu A.O , Yakubu S.O , Mohammed R
Published: June 2022

The utilization of insects as feed has witnessed dramatic inclusion in livestock and aquaculture diets. The farming of cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is gaining acceptance among industries. However, research on its use in livestock and fish nutrition is scanty. This study aimed at investigating the growth of Clarias gariepinus juveniles fed cockroach insect meal (CIM) as fishmeal (FM) replacer. One hundred and fifty Clarias gariepinus juveniles (6.29 ± 0.06 g) were stocked at 10 fish/tank/replicate and fed 40% crude protein diets formulated thus: Diet 1 (0% CIM; control), Diet 2 (25% CIM), Diet 3 (50% CIM), Diet 4 (75% CIM) and Diet 5 (100% CIM). Fish were fed at 5% of their body weight twice daily for 56-day experimental period. The results showed that final weight, mean weight gain, specific growth rate, protein efficiency and food conversion ratios of fish fed 25 and 50% insect meal-based diets were not significantly different (p>0.05) from those treated with the control diet. Survival rates were not significantly different in all dietary treatments. Quadratic regression analysis revealed that insect meal can be used at up to 58% inclusion level in diets of C. gariepinus juveniles for optimal growth.

Keywords: Amino acid, Blattodea, fish-nutrition, growth performance, C. gariepinus
Fatty acid composition of fish feeds vended in Lagos state, Nigeria
Authors: Ezekiel M.O , Salaudeen M.M , Esan O.M. , Uzoalu I.A , Igwe C. L
Published: June 2022

Fatty acid compositions of the lipids extracted from various fish feeds (Eco-float, Blue-crown, Uncle - frances, Triton, Stretting, Crown, Jik, Shaldac, Solace, Coppens, Vital, Local sinking, Local feed, Aqualis and Local floating) vended in Lagos State were determined. These feeds were designated as Feeds A to O respectively. Feed samples were procured from major fish feed markets and fish farms within Lagos metropolis and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Methylation was carried out after oil extraction to convert the fats to their methyl esters and the fatty acids methyl esters (FAME) were separated by gas chromatography. Fatty acids were analysed using a HP Agilent 5890 system gas chromatograph equipped with SP-2330 and a flame ionization detector (FID). Results revealed that the highest values for polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), saturated fatty acid (SFA) and ∑n-3 unsaturated fatty acid (HUFA) were 58.26% in feed F, 38.7% in feed M and 3.59% in feed N respectively while the lowest values for PUFA (19.76%) and SFA (15.53%) were recorded in feeds M and J respectively. The results also showed that, though feed samples were high in monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) (55- 22%) and PUFA (58-19%), they were low in n-3 HUFA {eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA, 22:6n-3)} with the values of 0.3-3%. The shortfall in EPA and DHA of these feeds may imply that fish fed these feeds may be nutritionally deficient in these fatty acid compositions. Thus, further manipulation may be needed to improve the value of these feeds in terms of EPA and DHA.

Keywords: Fish feeds, n-3 HUFA, n-6 HUFA, Nutritional quality, aquaculture
Sostenibilidad en sistemas de producción ovina del municipio de Ixmiquilpan, estado Hidalgo, México
Authors: Vargas Romero Juan Manuel , Soto Ortiz Ulises Graciano , Losada Custardoy Hermenegildo Román , Cortés Zorrilla José , Vieyra Durán Jorge Eduardo , Alemán López Viridiana , Luna Rodríguez Lorena
Published: June 2022

El objetivo fue evaluar la sostenibilidad de unidades de producción pecuaria de ovinos del municipio de Ixmiquilpan, estado Hidalgo, México. Los indicadores fueron descritos considerando las características locales de la región, entrevistas previas y la información de la encuesta. Para posibilitar la integración de los indicadores de distinta naturaleza, estos fueron transformados a una escala de 0 a 12.5 (independientemente de su unidad original), donde 12.5 fue el valor de mayor sostenibilidad y 0 el más bajo. Además, se realizó la ponderación de los indicadores utilizando un coeficiente, este factor dependió de la importancia relativa de cada indicador. Los datos se obtuvieron mediante la encuesta aplicada a los productores, luego se sistematizaron para después evaluar el grado de sostenibilidad en las dimensiones social, ecológica y económica, obteniéndose valores de 62, 70 y 47, respectivamente. En las unidades de producción pecuaria de este estudio se obtuvieron valores de sostenibilidad altos en los componentes de la dimensión ecológica, ya que el proceso productivo minimiza el deterioro ecológico. Los sistemas de producción ovina analizados se mantienen económicamente; lo cual es importante para la contribución en la economía regional, influyen en lo social y cohabita de una forma mesurada con su entorno natural.
İŞLETMELERİN MUHASEBE MESLEĞİNE VE MESLEK MENSUPLARINA BAKIŞ AÇILARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: GÖKOĞLAN Kadir , BİLEN Abdulkadir , KÖSEER Engin
Published: June 2022

Muhasebe mesleği, ortak bir amaç, iş birliğine dayalı ve mesleki kural ve ilkelere doğrultusunda faaliyetlerini sürdüren ve temelinde insan unsuru olan bir meslektir. Muhasebe mesleğine yönelik olarak yanlış bir algı söz konusudur. Muhasebe meslek mensubu devlet adına vergi hesaplayan ve tahsili için aracı olarak görülmektedir.
Bu çalışma Diyarbakır’da faaliyet gösteren işletmelerin muhasebe mesleğine ve muhasebe meslek mensubuna bakış açısı ve algısının belirlenmesi amacını taşımaktadır. Bu amaçla işletmelere yüz yüze anket uygulaması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda işletmelerin büyük bir çoğunluğunun 10 yılın altında muhasebe meslek mensubu değişimine gittiği tespit edilmiştir. İşletmeler muhasebe meslek mensuplarından mümkün olduğunca hemen hemen her konuda faydalandıkları görülmektedir. Özellikle muhasebe meslek mensuplarını finansal bir danışman olarak görmektedir. Mükelleflerin muhasebe bilgilerinin yetersiz olduğu ve bu alanda gelişmek istedikleri belirtilmiştir. Ayrıca işletmelerin muhasebe meslek mensuplarına ödediği ücretin yeterli düzeyde olduğunu düşünmektedir. İşletmeler muhasebe meslek mensuplarından genellikle vergi ve finansal konular hakkında destek aldıkları görülmektedir. Katılımcıların büyük bir çoğunluğunun muhasebe bilgisinin genellikle finansal konularda ihtiyacı karşıladığı, fakat üretim konularında çok fazla ihtiyaç olmadığı düşünülmektedir. Katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğunun ayda bir kez muhasebe meslek mensubu ile görüştüğü tespit edilmiştir. Genellikle bu görüşmeler telefon aracılığıyla olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kısaca muhasebe bilgilerinin işletmelerin hemen hemen her alanında kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca mükellefler muhasebe meslek mensuplarını bir finansal danışman olarak görmektedir.
Factores resilientes en docentes de la Unidad Educativa “Mathius Josué Quintanilla Sierra” como recurso psicoemocional para afrontar las adversidades del entorno educativo actual
Authors: Lucas Miranda Ericson Jacinto , Tarazona Meza Anicia Katherine
Published: June 2022

El presente artículo presenta una investigación que tuvo como objetivo determinar los factores resilientes en docentes de la Unidad Educativa Mathius Josué Quintanilla Sierra como recurso psicoemocional para afrontar las adversidades del entorno educativo actual. Metodológicamente se utilizó el método cuantitativo, enmarcada en   un   diseño   exploratorio-descriptivo. Los sujetos de estudio fueron 25 docentes a los cuales se les aplicó el instrumento denominado la escala de Resiliencia SV-RES propuesto por el Dr. Saavedra y el Dr. Villalta, el cual permitió conocer los niveles de resiliencia de los docentes y los factores específicos que lo conforma.  Se concluyó que los niveles de resiliencia de los maestros son altos, siendo el factor resiliente del Yo puedo el que prevalece en los docentes de la Unidad Educativa Matthias Josué Quintanilla Sierra, donde el factor resaltante y el que obtuvo una puntuación más alta es la afectividad, lo que determina las grandes habilidades positivas en las relaciones con los otros, lo cual ayuda a solucionar situaciones adversas.
Guía de actividades lúdicas para el desarrollo de la motricidad fina en estudiantes de 5 años de la Unidad Educativa Otto Arosemena Gómez
Authors: García García Gema Lisbeth , Lazo Moreira María Verónica
Published: June 2022

El presente artículo es producto de una experiencia investigativa la cual tuvo como objetivo diseñar una Guía de Actividades Lúdicas para el desarrollo de la motricidad fina en estudiantes de 5 años de la Unidad Educativa “Otto Arosemena Gómez”. Se adoptó la utilización de un enfoque cuantitativo direccionado en un estudio de tipo descriptivo. La población del estudio estuvo conformada por 25 estudiantes de 5 años, 25 padres de familias, una docente y un directivo de la institución mencionada. Para el proceso de recolección de información se emplearon las técnicas de la observación y la entrevista y como instrumentos la guía de observación y el guión de entrevista. Los resultados del diagnóstico indican la falta de consolidación en algunas destrezas, en especial en los dominios Coordinación Gestual, Grafomotricidad y Coordinación Viso-manual. La guía diseñada fue sometida al juicio de cuatro expertos, quienes corroboraron su pertinencia y recomendaron su aplicación.
Metodológica lúdicas para el fortalecimiento de las habilidades socioemocionales en los estudiantes de Educación Inicial II
Authors: Vélez Loor Mayra Alejandra , Tarazona Meza Anicia Katherine
Published: June 2022

El trabajo plantea los resultados de un estudio realizado sobre el diseño de una guía de actividades lúdicas para el fortalecimiento de las habilidades socioemocionales de los estudiantes de Educación Inicial II Unidad Educativa “Tres de julio”, Cantón Portoviejo.  La investigación fue realizada bajo el enfoque cualitativo, para la recolección de información se utilizó observación y la entrevista. La población estuvo constituida por 25 niños de la etapa inicial II y 2 docentes. Se realizó una guía metodológica de actividades lúdicas para orientar a los docentes en el desarrollo de las habilidades socioemocionales a través de actividades lúdicas. El objetivo era poder generar en los niños confianza, identificación y expresión de las emociones, mejorar la comunicación entre ellos. Se ejecutó la guía, apoyando a los docentes, transcurrida una semana, se observaron los niños más comunicativos, motivados a participar y jugar, apreciándose así una mejoría en sus habilidades socioemocionales.
Cuentos infantiles para el desarrollo del vocabulario como destreza comunicativa en educacion inicial
Authors: Reyes Comboza Leida Alejandrina , Vaca Cárdenas Mónica Elva
Published: June 2022

El desarrollo del vocabulario en etapa inicial solo se logra en el marco de reales situaciones comunicativas, por lo que tanto el aula como la casa deben ser para el niño y la niña escenarios comunicativos de aprendizaje de desarrollo de la destreza comunicativa. El diagnóstico realizado en el Centro de Educación Inicial “Agripina Murillo de Guillem” del grupo de subnivel 2 dio cuenta de la necesidad de intervención en todas las destrezas con criterios de desempeño del eje de desarrollo y aprendizaje Expresión y comunicación con foco en el vocabulario.  Como solución, en el marco de la investigación-acción, se diseñó y ejecutó una secuenciación didáctica de seis estrategias en didáctica del vocabulario conjugada con educación literaria. Se reconoce el cuento infantil como propicio para el incremento del vocabulario y que su uso debe tener intención pedagógica dentro de escenarios creativos para la actuación léxica del niño y niña.
Psicoeducación en resiliencia: Una propuesta educativa para la contención emocional post-covid
Authors: Cedeño Basurto Karen Magaly , Lozano Farías Claudia María
Published: June 2022

El impacto psicológico y socioemocional que produjo la emergencia sanitaria por COVID-19 es de meritoria intervención pedagógica, en tanto la resiliencia, como capacidad, da cuenta de necesidades estudiantiles en asuntos como competencia personal y aceptación de uno mismo y de la vida. La contención emocional fue la alternativa de solución para hacer frente a situaciones de crisis, según Mineduc (2020). En consecuencia, los docentes enfrentan necesidades en cuanto al currículo, la didáctica y la propia formación docente. La psicoeducación en resiliencia es la solución en ambos casos, desde la perspectiva de una propuesta educativa en contención emocional post-covid. Ésta se diseñó desde el enfoque interdisciplinario, cumpliendo orientaciones metodológicas curriculares para cada subnivel de Educación Básica y con el currículo priorizado establecido, a través de seis (6) estrategias a implementar. Como hallazgo, para posteriores investigaciones, queda la necesidad intervención gerencial de planes de desarrollo personal y profesional para los docentes.
Estimulación temprana en el desarrollo de la motricidad fina en los niños y niñas de 12 a 24 meses de edad del centro de desarrollo infantil “Brisas del Mar” del Cantón San Vicente”
Authors: Cedeño Mecías Verónica
Published: June 2022

La estimulación temprana es  un conjunto de actividades rigurosamente implementadas para contribuir con el desarrollo de los niños desde su nacimiento hasta los 6 años, estas actividades permiten el desarrollo adecuado del cuerpo y mente; en las áreas: cognoscitiva, motriz, oral y socio emocional. El estudio tiene como objetivo describir la estimulación temprana  y en el desarrollo de la motricidad fina de los niños y niñas de 12 a 24 meses de edad de los niños y niñas del Centro Infantil Brisas del Mar del Cantón San Vicente por el periodo 2021- 2022. El tipo de investigación es descriptiva y se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta utilizando la entrevista y lista de observación.  Se tomó a toda la población conformada por 02 docentes, 18 padres y 18 niños(as). Se concluyó que es de suma importancia la estimulación temprana para el desarrollo de la motricidad fina en los niños y niñas lo cual se vio reflejado en las observaciones del desarrollo motriz de los niños(as).
Uma análise na construção de conteúdos
Authors: Moraes Silvia Piedade de , Ferreira Mariane de Souza
Published: June 2022

O livro didático desde seu aparecimento é dado com um dos principais materiais didáticos usados da escola. Esse estudo  qualitativo  e documental teve como premissa análise de conteúdo dos livros didáticos adotados para o Ensino Fundamental, pautando-se não apenas pelo conteúdo explícito, mas a análise do currículo oculto e da invisibilidade de discursos e diferentes visões históricas e legais sobre as diversidades familiares, religiosas e étnico-raciais. Destacou-se como objetivo geral  - compreender como são retratadas as diversidades familiar, religiosa e étnico-racial nos livros didáticos do Ensino Fundamental e objetivos específicos - identificar as formas de retratação das diversidades, mapear boas experiências em livros e materiais didáticos que tratem da diversidade familiar, religiosa e étnico-racial e analisar os discursos encontrados nos livros didáticos sobre os temas. A metodologia de seleção e análise foi realizada sem sete etapas. O método seguiu os preceitos da análise de conteúdo apresentas por Bardin (2016). Os resultados da coleta foram organizados em quatro quadros e divididos por categorias: 1. Diversidade familiar; 2. Diversidade étnico-raciais; 3. Deficiências e; 4. Diversidade religiosa.  Concluiu-se que de forma geral que os livros trazem consigo apresentam lentos avanços, já que antigamente essas questões eram pouco abordadas e quando eram representadas,  apresentavam-se de forma preconceituosa.

Palavras-chave: 1. Livro didático. 2. Violação de Direitos Humanos. 3. Educação escolar.
O acesso aos saberes acumulados histórica e culturalmente
Authors: Schütz Jenerton Arlan , Oliveira Michele Santos de , Ros Carla Lisiane Paz da , Kommers Merlin Ester
Published: June 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo abordar a questão da importância da leitura nos processos formativos, processos em que os alunos possam fazer do ato de ler uma condição essencial para se filiarem aos saberes acumulado histórica e culturalmente pela humanidade. Nesse sentido, a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, busca-se compreender o processo do ensino e do hábito de leitura na Educação Infantil e nos Anos Iniciais da Educação Básica e o papel central do Orientador Educacional neste processo. Não obstante, o texto enfatiza a importância da leitura no contexto escolar, na família e nos grupos sociais, bem como a problemática da falta de leitura e as suas consequências no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Ademais, considera-se que o Orientador Educacional possui papel imprescindível e central no processo da aquisição do habitus da leitura e é o responsável por unir a prática ao pedagógico, cabendo ao mesmo perceber qual a relação que os conteúdos têm com o todo da escola, qual a relação entre o discurso e as práticas desenvolvidas no cotidiano.
Demoiring Images using Efficient Attention Fusion module in Wavelet Domain
Authors: Ramarao Mr. Gude , Aravind G. , Aftab S. , Gowtham M. , Charan G.
Published: June 2022

When we use a capturing device to capture digital displays, we obtain a vivid rainbow pattern. It's known as "moiré" and it has an impact on image quality and subsequent processing. There are several ways to save money. Modern approaches for eliminating moiré patterns rely on down sampling pooling layers to retrieve multiscale information, which might result in data loss. To show this issue, this research provides a wavelet-based demoiréing approach. Both Inverse Discrete Wavelet Transform (IDWT) and Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) are used in this. This technology may efficiently enhance the network related field without any data loss in place of standard down sampling and up sampling. Furthermore, this approach employs an effective attention fusion module to reconstruct additional details of moiré patterns (EAFM). Using an aggregate of green channel attention (ECA), spatial attention (SA), and neighborhood residual getting to know, this module can self-adaptively study several weights of function statistics at distinct degrees and encourage the community to cognizance extra on required statistics as moiré statistics to beautify the getting to know and demoiréing paintings performed via way of means of enhancing photograph excellent and offering the specified Accurate output. Extensive trials the usage of publicly to be had datasets have established that this approach can perpetually cast off moiré styles even as additionally being quantitatively and qualitatively sound.
Notas de Jurisprudencia.- Tribunal Constitucional
Authors: Escribano López Francisco
Published: June 2022

Sumario:

-  Sentencia 109/2021, de 13 de mayo de 2021. (BOE de 15 de junio) Ponente: María Luisa Balaguer Callejón. Cuestión de inconstitucionalidad.-  BOE(s) de 19 de mayo a 31 de julio de 2021 se han publicado las SSTC 76 a 148.
Modeling as a tool of strategic development of the regional logistics system
Authors: Hryhorak Mariia , Zaloznova Yuliya , Trushkina Nataliia
Published: June 2022

The article examines the influence of the main factors of production on the development of the regional logistics system (on the example of the Black Sea economic region). Forecast estimates of factors of production are made and models of economic growth of the logistic system of the region with the use of economic and mathematical tools are developed. Based on the calculations, a conclusion was made about the inefficiency of the use of the main factors of production. This has led to a decline in freight traffic across the logistics system. The analysis of the impact assessment of the main factors of production and their efficiency makes it possible to develop strategic directions for the development of the transport and logistics system while taking into account certain regularities. A more detailed analysis of directly unidentified factors that determine the scale effect, including those mentioned above, and factors related to the implementation of modern innovation, green, digital technologies and the assessment of opportunities to enter international markets, formation of qualitatively new marketing strategies and cluster model of logistic activity in the Black Sea economic region.
MODELLING OF DUAL-POLARIZATION INTERFEROMETRY IN STELLARATORS
Authors: Filippov V. , Grekov D. , Azarenkov N.
Published: June 2022

The dual polarization interferometers have been designed and applied in the Uragan-3M and Uragan-2M torsa-trons. However, an extensive modeling of microwave propagation through the plasma in the sheared magnetic field should be provided for correct interpretation of data. For this purpose, the system of two bounded ordinary differ-ential equations of the second order for the electric fields of the ordinary and extraordinary waves was solved nu-merically. The transfer matrix from launching to receiving waveguides was obtained in the wide range of plasma parameters. This gives the possibility to understand the results of already fulfilled measurements and to propose the optimized way for dual-polarization interferometry in stellarators.
TRITIUM BREEDING CALCULATION IN A STELLARATOR BLANKET
Authors: Chernitskiy S.V. , Moiseenko V. E.
Published: June 2022

In current blanket projects, tritium breeding ratio (TBR), the ratio of tritium production rate to the neutron production rate, is low (1.1…1.2). The MCNPX Monte-Carlo code has been used to model the neutron kinetics and to look for a principal possibility of increase TBR within a stellarator blanket limited space.