bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cartas de freiras
Authors: Menezes Vigas Oliveira Rozely
Published: May 2022

Nas primeiras décadas do século XVIII, um acontecimento foi tema muito recorrente nas cartas que iam de Goa a Lisboa: a rebeldia das freiras agostinhas da capital oriental. As mônicas estiveram envolvidas num conflito com o arcebispo de Goa e seu prelado, D. Fr. Inácio de Santa Teresa, que ocasionou um cisma na comunidade e a quebra do voto da clausura pela maioria delas. A produção de cartas pelas religiosas foi relativamente intensa. Tanto Sor. Magdalena de Sto. Agostinho – representante das rebeldes – quanto Sor. Brites do Sacramento – a prioresa das freiras que se mantiveram obedientes ao prelado – escreveram cartas direcionadas a D. João V, ao próprio arcebispo, aos vice-reis e a outros destinatários. A partir de uma breve análise paleográfica e tipológica dos documentos, o presente artigo discute o conteúdo de algumas dessas cartas, apresentando como cada grupo reagiu aos ataques mútuos e de como as freiras tentaram angariar apoio de pessoas e instituições, religiosas e civis, para defender seus interesses. As cartas se configuram, portanto, como testemunho não só do período conturbado na comunidade feminina como também dos pontos de vista e perfil dos principais personagens envolvidos na querela.
Cerebral palsy in twins and multiple births at Sindhudurg Arabian west coast of Maharashtra (Large cohort analysis of 206124 births from 1996 to 2014)
Authors:   SSPM Medical College and Lifetime Hospital, Sindhudurg, Kulkarni Raghavendra , Deshpande Raghavendra ,   SSPM Medical College and Lifetime Hospital, Sindhudurg, Kulkarni Aditya ,   Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and KLE Hospital, Belgavi, Kulkarni Rachana ,   Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and KLE Hospital, Belgavi, Kulkarni Ranjani ,   ECHS Polyclinic, Sindhudurgnagari, Sindhudurg, Kulkarni Sriram ,   ECHS Polyclinic, Sindhudurgnagari, Sindhudurg
Published: May 2022

Introduction: This study aims at the prevalence of cerebral palsy in multiple births and also to determine the effects of birth weight and gestational age on the risk of cerebral palsy in a defined and contemporary Sindhudurg population. Material and Methods: Children born in 38 primary health centers, seven rural hospitals, three sub district hospitals and one civil hospital of this district between 1996 to 2014, inclusive comprised the cohort 2090 multiple birth deliveries with 4152 live births. Total number of deliveries from 1996 to 2014 was 2,06,124 observed in Sindhudurg district. Results: A moderate or severe congenital cerebral palsy had in 41 twins and three triplets, a prevalence of 10.8 and 13.6 per thousand twin and triplet children (95% CI 42, 9.8). The crude rate per 1000 survivors is 11.4 in multiple births. The cerebral palsy prevalence in male twins was three times more than female twins (RR =3.6, 95% CI 2.1, 6.2) and was higher in each birth weight group (below 1400 grams & 1500 to 2000 grams). The twins born with birth weight less than 1600 grams had prevalence of 58 per thousand (95% CI 42, 106), risk three times higher than that of singletons in the same birth weight group (RR = 1.2, 95% CI 0.6,1.8). Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed the importance of twins and triplets as a risk factor for cerebral palsy with regard to weight and gestational age. Conclusion: Twin pregnancies and triplets produced 12 and 14 times more often cerebral palsy than singleton pregnancies.
Analisis Konten Dakwah pada Akun Youtube Bale Films Edisi Diary Ramadhan 2018
Authors: Nuraliah Naning , Makarim Chodidjah , Lisnawati Santi
Published: May 2022

This study discusses the analysis of da'wah content on the bale films YouTube account diaryramadhan 2018 edition. The purpose of this study is to determine the content of da'wah messages contained in the Bale Films YouTube account, the strategy for presenting da'wah messages contained in the account and to determine the communication process of da'wah messages. on Bale Films' YouTube account. This research focuses on da'wah contained in da'i, mad'u, methods, messages and media. This study uses the S-M-C-R theory or often called the Berlo Model theory to answer the problem. The method used by the researcher is the method of content analysis. This method is used to analyze, explain, understand and describe the problems that exist in the research. The steps taken in this research are to determine the type of data, data sources, data collection techniques, analyze to answer all the problems that exist in the research. The results of the study explain that the message of da'wah delivered through video is sourced from the Al-Quran and As-Sunnah. The message of da'wah is divided into messages of faith, messages of sharia as well as messages of morality. The message of da'wah that is most widely uploaded is the message of morality. The strategy for presenting the da'wah message is using YouTube's social media, the presentation is in the form of a message of kindness wrapped in a video in which there are several elements of da'wah which also has educational and comedy values ​​to make it easier to accept. Then the communication process is carried out by using the da'wah bil Lisan method. This method also provides the opportunity for mad'u to be able to determine the message of da'wah according to their abilities and interests so that the purpose of da'wah communication is effective and efficient.

Keywords : Communication, Da'wah, Social Media, YouTube.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Interpersonal Skill terhadap Dunia Kerja
Authors: Monica Aulia , Ritonga Sonia , Suhairi Suhairi
Published: May 2022

Interpersonal skill (interpersonal ability) is the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to one's feelings, attitudes and behavior, motivations and desires. This ability is very necessary because in everyday life it is almost impossible for humans not to relate to other people. In the scheme of living together arises the need to understand the needs of other human beings. Good and effective interpersonal communication skills are needed by humans so that they can carry out all their activities smoothly. Especially when someone performs activities in formal situations, for example in a work environment. More importantly, when a person's work activities are face-to-face with other people, most of the activities are interpersonal communication activities

 Keywords: Interpersonal Skill, Motivation,attitude and behavior.
Komunikasi Antar Budaya Dalam Perspektif Antropologi Islam
Authors: Ayuni Putri , Syafrida Hasibua Anni Zuhro , Suhairi Suhairi
Published: May 2022

Intercultural communication develops based on two interconnected premises. First, you live in a time when changing technology, travel, economic and political systems, immigration patterns, and population density have resulted in a world in which you regularly interact with people from different cultures. Second, nowadays, people are very sensitive to the fact that the influence of culture on communication is very close and great. Your cultural background and experience help you determine how the world should be for you and how you will interact with it. Anthropological perspective in intercultural communication is looking at intercultural communication from an anthropological point of view, because the communication already contains cultural values. Intercultural communication is part of the marriage between the disciplines of anthropology and communication which later became a separate discipline both in communication science and in anthropology. Anthropology is one of the fields of science that is the root or foundation of the birth of communication science. In subsequent developments, cultural experts realized the importance of communication in the cultural field.

Keywords: Intercultural communication and in anthropological perspective
Dijital Radyo Yayıncılığında Reklama Yeni Yaklaşımlar
Authors: KOCAOĞLU Cumhur , BOLAT Nursel
Published: May 2022

Radyo yayınlarının dünyada başlama tarihi 1920 yılı iken bu tarih Türkiye’de
1927’dir. Düzenli radyo yayınlarının başladığı 1927 yılından beri radyo, aynı zamanda
en iyi reklam alan mecralar olarak bilinmektedir. Ancak son yıllarda gerek
akademik dünyada gerekse sektörde radyo eski ilgisini kaybetmiştir. Radyo mecrası
sektörel anlamda da özellikle reklam harcamalarından aldığı payda düşüş yaşayarak
eski popülerliğini de yitirmiştir. Bu anlamda geleneksel yayıncılığın dışında
gelişen, yeni reklam anlayışı içerisinde yerini almaya çalışan radyonun ayakta kalabilmek
adına gelişim sürecini değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışmada, sektörde uzun
yıllar çalışmış, reklamcılığın eski ve yeni gelişimini değerlendirebilecek kişiler ile
görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Radyonun gelişimini ve değişen reklamcılık anlayışını tespit
etmeye yönelik yapılan çalışmada, radyo reklamlarında en çok kuşak reklam ve
ürün yerleştirme kullanıldığı, günümüz radyo reklamları incelendiğinde bu alanda
çok değişiklik olmadığı, dijital mecraların radyo gelirleri noktasında etki etmediği
görülmüştür.
Aplikasi Absensi Pegawai pada Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Kabupaten Deli Serdang dengan QR Code Menggunakan Algoritma Bcrypt
Authors: Akbar Mochamad Dandi , Antoni Antoni
Published: May 2022

Pengelolaan absensi data pada kantor dinas kominfo kabupaten deli serdang ini masih secara manual dengan tanda tangan pada buku absen. Rekapitulasi kehadiran juga dilakukan secara manual yakni dengan mencatat dan menghitung jumlah pegawai yang hadir, sakit atau tanpa keterangan. Proses rekapitulasi tersebut membutuhkan ketelitian yang tinggi untuk menghindari kekeliruan dalam perhitungan jumlah kehadiran. Selain itu, kelemahan dari absensi manual tersebut dapat terjadi kecurangan yang mungkin dilakukan berupa URL, nomor telepon, pesan SMS, VCard, atau teks apapun. Penelitian ini ini dilakukan untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut dengan menggunakan teknologi QR Code berbasis web. QR Code merupakan kode yang mampu menyimpan dan memberikan data dengan respon dengan cepat. Metode yang digunakan adalah Metode Bcrypt yang berfungsi untuk mengenkripsi password agar password menjadi lebih aman dan tidak mudah dibaca oleh orang lain. Aplikasi yang digunakan adalah aplikasi berbasis web dengan jenis website yang digunakan adalah website dinamis dan dengan menggunakan bahasa pemograman yaitu PHP lalu menggunakan database sebagai tempat penyimpanan.
Quality of sweet corn seeds treated before and after storage
Authors: Vasconcelo Romão Oliveira , Almeida Andreia da Silva , Rossetti Cristina , Zimmer Gustavo , Gewwehr Ewerton , Suñe Anna dos Santos , Tunes Lilian Vanussa Madruga de
Published: May 2022

This work aims to evaluate the effect of industrial treatment with different chemicals and also seed sizes on the physiological behavior of sweet corn in addition to evaluating the content of active ingredients of insecticides before and three months after storage. Four lots of a single sweet corn cross hybrid (L1, L2, L3 and L4) and different sieves (S1, S2 and S3) were carried out in two experiments. Experiment 1: industrial seed treatment, T1 = untreated seeds (control), T2 = Maxim Advanced®, T3 = Cruiser® 350 FS and T4 = Poncho®. Experiment 2: quantification of the content of active ingredients, commercial products Cruiser® 350 FS and Poncho and the distribution efficiency was measured by HPLC-UV. The results showed that industrial seed treatment with Maxim Advanced®, Cruiser® 350 FS and Poncho® can be carried out three months before sowing without damaging sweet corn seeds. HPLC is efficient to quantify the content of active ingredients in sweet corn seeds treated with Cruiser® 350 FS and Poncho®. The industrial seed treatment was calibrated for each batch, which is justified by the different amounts of active ingredient between batches and seed sizes.
Use of pendimethalin and trifluralin on rice/brachiaria intercroping system
Authors: Moro Edemar , Volf Marcelo Raphael , Tiritan Carlos Sérgio , Wruck Flavio Jesus , Machado Fellipe Goulart
Published: May 2022

Rice is commonly used in degraded pasture area renovation. In this process, the rice is set up simultaneously with the forage plants, which increases the difficulty to control post-emerged weeds. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate rice crop development intercropped with Urochloa under the herbicides pendimethalin and trifluralin application. The experimental design used was a 2x3 factorial composed of 1) absence or 2) presence of the herbicides pre-plant incorporated (PPI) x 1) control (no additional herbicides); 2) pendimethalin and 3) trifluralin. For the intercrop with rice, two forage grass were used, Urochloa ruziziensis and U. brizantha. The rice was sowed on the same day as the application of the herbicide. The control level determination was performed by counting the remaining weeds. In the rice crop, were evaluated: tiller number, viable panicle, and grain yield. In the forage grass, was evaluated shoot dry mass yield. An interaction between herbicide application and incorporation was observed. On weed the joyweed (Alternanthera tenella) control was affected by treatments, under herbicide incorporation, the weed was better controlled. Thus, the improved control provided better conditions for shoot dry weight biomass production. The highest rice yield was observed under intercrop with U. ruziziensi and pendimethalin application. The trifluralin incorporation decreased the shoot biomass of the forage grass plants. The use of pre-emergence herbicides provide weed control and increased rice yield without reducing the grass dry weight and not affecting the intercropping system.
Short-time Safety of the Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine in Patients with Hemophilia
Authors: Yousefi Meysam , Sinaei Reza , Shafiei Zadeh Amirabbass , Farrokhnia Mehrdad , Dalfardi Behnam
Published: May 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-Cov-2, has affected the care of patients with hemophilia, indicating the necessity of their vaccination. Nevertheless, there are concerns about using anti-SARS-Cov-2 virus vaccines for hemophilic patients, particularly concerning bleeding adverse events. Methods: Following a cross-sectional design, all adult hemophilic patients who received two doses of Sinopharm anti-SARS-Cov-2 virus vaccine in Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman, Iran, during May and June 2021 were recruited. The participants were followed for two weeks after receiving each dose of vaccine. Results: Fifty-one patients with a mean age of 37.07 ± 11.45 years were included, of whom 27 (61.4 %) patients experienced at least one adverse reaction. Pain was the most frequent local adverse event (occurred in 20 (39.2%) and 15 (29.4%) cases after 1st and 2nd doses, respectively). Menometrorrhagia and epistaxis were reported by two and one patients, respectively. Conclusions: Overall Sinopharm anti-SARS-Cov-2 virus vaccine seems to be safe for patients with hemophilia in the short term.
Suicidal Behaviour Among Nigerian Undergraduates: Associations with Gambling Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation
Authors: Akpunne Bede Chinonye , Akinnawo Ebenezer Olutope , Akpunne Stephen Ikechukwu , Kumuyi Daniel Oluwasanmi
Published: May 2022

Background: There is a high prevalence of suicidal behavior among Nigerian youths. However, the connections between suicidal behavior and precipitating factors, such as gambling disorder and emotional dysregulation (ED) in this population, are not well researched. Objectives: The present study examined the associations between gambling disorder, ED, and suicidal behavior in Nigerian university undergraduate students. Methods: This study was carried out during October 2020 - April 2021 on 1338 undergraduates with a mean ± SD age of 19.84 ± 3.22 years selected using random and purposive sampling for the universities and participants respectively. Participants responded to the Attitudes Towards Gambling Scale, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and Redeemer's University Suicidality Scale. Descriptive statistics (simple percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis) were used for data analysis. Results: The Pearson's correlation revealed that suicidal behaviour had significant positive correlations with the nonacceptance of emotional responses or distress (r = 0.22, P = 0), difficulties engaging in goal-directed behaviours (r = 0.21, P = 0), difficulties in impulse control (r = 0.27, P = 0), the lack of emotional awareness (r = 0.14, P = 0), limited access to emotional regulation strategies (r = 0.33, P = 0), the lack of emotional clarity (r = 0.32, P = 0), and difficulties in emotional regulation (r = 0.4, P = 0). Problematic gambling (PG) independently predicted suicidal behavior, while PG and ED dimensions jointly predicted suicidal behavior. The ED dimensions contributed 15% incrementally to the prediction of suicidal behavior and beyond the 2% variance accounted for PG in undergraduates. Conclusions: Our results showed positive links between PG, ED, and suicidal behavior among Nigerian undergraduates. It suggests that the combination of PG and ED increases the severity of suicidal behavior among students.
Searching for the everyday in African childhoods: introduction
Authors: Twum-Danso Imoh Afua , Tetteh Peace Mamle , Yaa Oduro Georgina
Published: May 2022

Much attention on childhoods and children�s lives in sub�Saharan Africa has focused on marginalised childhoods or children living in difficult circumstances. While the focus of these studies is valid, they have arguably contributed to portraying African childhoods in a rather negative and pessimistic light. Such an overwhelming focus on the challenges that much of the continent and its peoples face is problematic not least because it becomes the focus of many of the publications that are produced about the continent which are, then, in turn, consumed not only by academic colleagues, but also by students and other members of the public. The resulting outcome, then, is that the knowledge that is produced and then consumed about childhoods in sub�Saharan Africa by those living elsewhere is one which is characterised by lacks. Therefore, this special issue on African childhoods seeks to counter such dominant narratives that exist relating to childhoods and children�s lives in sub�Saharan Africa and instead, foreground the mundane and everyday existence of a range of children�s lives. By adopting such an approach this special issue contributes to illustrating the multiplicity of childhoods that exist on the continent. It is our hope that this will, in turn, highlight the pluralities of contemporary African childhoods and facilitate the process of moving beyond a one-dimensional understanding of childhoods and children�s lives in the region.
Childhood at latitude zero: revealing Sao Tome and Principe children�s play culture
Authors: Barra Marlene
Published: May 2022

In the scope of the sociology of childhood, the aim is to present one of the diverse sociocultural worlds of African children, specifically their play culture, with the intention to reveal Sao Tome and Principe childhood�s daily life dimensions by considering those in which children are specialised and thrilled to talk about: games, play and toys. With the support of postcolonial studies, the present research points out that Santomean children from this African country, which lies at latitude zero on the equator, are literally living in between two worlds: simultaneously handling the challenge of being a child in their own society (adult-centrism) as well as defying the standardised Western childhood imposed by occidental hegemonic institutions (Eurocentrism). Nevertheless, it seems that African children�s actions, resilience, creativity, and intelligence, can be linked to cultures of subversion and resistance, in challenging social inequalities and fighting for social justice�like counter-hegemonic struggles.
Children�s everyday work in rural Muslim Yor�b� communities in North Central Nigeria
Authors: Oyinloye Bukola
Published: May 2022

Proponents of children�s freedom to work agree that work is socially, culturally, and relationally constructed. However, more remains to be known about these constructions, particularly in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This article explores the cultural childrearing beliefs or ethnotheories of Yor�b� parents in rural Northern Nigeria, and parents� role in organising children�s everyday intra-familial and intra-communal work. Data were generated within a broader ethnographic study which explored parents� perspectives and practices around formal schooling. Participant observation, including after school observations of children, and partly structured interviews were employed. Findings reveal children�s activities aligned with parents� ethnotheories about what and how children should learn towards becoming functional, communal adults or ?m?l��b�s. Parent�s ethnotheories also broadened to accommodate new realities, resulting in additional expectations of children. The article highlights the need to further examine the wider structures which underpin parents� ethnotheories and thereby determine children�s capabilities to realise their everyday lives.
The dark web of machiavellianism and psychopathy: Moral disengagement in IT organizations
Authors: Maftei Alexandra , Holman Andrei-Corneliu , Elenescu Alina-Georgiana
Published: May 2022

In the current paper, we were interested in examining a series of predictors of organizational moral disengagement, namely Machiavellianism and psychopathy, along with a series of demographic variables (i.e., gender, age, and work experience). Our sample consisted of 114 IT employees aged 21 to 54 (M = 28.51, 62% males). We used a cross-sectional approach and an original scale to measure organizational moral disengagement. The hierarchical regression analysis suggested that the most important predictor of organizational moral disengagement was Machiavellianism, followed by gender (i.e., males). A significant, negative association emerged between organizational moral disengagement and age, suggesting that the older we grow, the lower the organizational moral disengagement. Machiavellianism and psychopathy were significantly associated with all moral disengagement mechanisms, except one - diffusion of responsibility. The most powerful association we found were between Machiavellianism and moral justification and between psychopathy and euphemistic language. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
The missing multiplier: How to use public procurement for more sustainable municipalities
Authors:   Nordregio, Huynh Diana , Ormstrup Vestergård Louise , Rohrer Lisa , Ström Hildestrand Åsa , Sánchez Gassen Nora , Nyström Henrietta
Published: May 2022

This policy brief is based on the final instalment of Nordregio’s three Localising Agenda 2030 webinars held in March 2022. It aims to highlight the lessons learned from front-runner municipalities, as well as inspire local and national decision-makers to invest in and build capacity for sustainable procurement processes. In this webinar, the municipalities of Gladsaxe, Denmark, and Vantaa, Finland, shared how they have altered local procurement processes to align with sustainability goals. Together with panellists from the National Agency for Public Procurement in Sweden, the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) in Norway, and KEINO in Finland, the discussion addressed how other municipalities can use public procurement to strengthen sustainability practices and SDG mainstreaming across the Nordic Region.
Inhibition of the sodium-dependent HCO3- transporter SLC4A4, produces a cystic fibrosis-like airway disease phenotype
Authors: Saint-Criq Vinciane , Guequén Anita , Philp Amber R , Villanueva Sandra , Apablaza Tábata , Fernández-Moncada Ignacio , Mansilla Agustín , Delpiano Livia , Ruminot Iván , Carrasco Cristian , Gray Michael A , Flores Carlos A
Published: May 2022

Bicarbonate secretion is a fundamental process involved in maintaining acid-base homeostasis. Disruption of bicarbonate entry into airway lumen, as has been observed in cystic fibrosis, produces several defects in lung function due to thick mucus accumulation. Bicarbonate is critical for correct mucin deployment and there is increasing interest in understanding its role in airway physiology, particularly in the initiation of lung disease in children affected by cystic fibrosis, in the absence of detectable bacterial infection. The current model of anion secretion in mammalian airways consists of CFTR and TMEM16A as apical anion exit channels, with limited capacity for bicarbonate transport compared to chloride. However, both channels can couple to SLC26A4 anion exchanger to maximise bicarbonate secretion. Nevertheless, current models lack any details about the identity of the basolateral protein(s) responsible for bicarbonate uptake into airway epithelial cells. We report herein that the electrogenic, sodium-dependent, bicarbonate cotransporter, SLC4A4, is expressed in the basolateral membrane of human and mouse airways, and that it’s pharmacological inhibition or genetic silencing reduces bicarbonate secretion. In fully differentiated primary human airway cells cultures, SLC4A4 inhibition induced an acidification of the airways surface liquid and markedly reduced the capacity of cells to recover from an acid load. Studies in the Slc4a4-null mice revealed a previously unreported lung phenotype, characterized by mucus accumulation and reduced mucociliary clearance. Collectively, our results demonstrate that the reduction of SLC4A4 function induced a CF-like phenotype, even when chloride secretion remained intact, highlighting the important role SLC4A4 plays in bicarbonate secretion and mammalian airway function.
UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase: genome-wide identification, expression and functional analyses in Gossypium hirsutum
Authors: Xu Zhongyang , He Jiasen , Tehseen Azhar Muhammad , Zhang Zhen , Fan Senmiao , Jiang Xiao , Jia Tingting , Shang Haihong , Yuan Youlu
Published: May 2022

In this study, a total of 66 UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UGP) (EC 2.7.7.9) genes were identified from the genomes of four cotton species, which are the members of Pfam glycosyltransferase family (PF01702) and catalyze the reaction between glucose-1-phosphate and UTP to produce UDPG. The analysis of evolutionary relationship, gene structure, and expression provides the basis for studies on function of UGP genes in cotton. The evolutionary tree and gene structure analysis revealed that the UGP gene family is evolutionarily conserved. Collinearity and Ka/Ks analysis indicated that amplification of UGP genes is due to repetitive crosstalk generating between new family genes, while being under strong selection pressure. The analysis of cis-acting elements exhibited that UGP genes play important role in cotton growth, development, abiotic and hormonal stresses. Six UGP genes that were highly expressed in cotton fiber at 15 DPA were screened by transcriptome data and qRT-PCR analysis. The addition of low concentrations of IAA and GA3 to ovule cultures revealed that energy efficiency promoted the development of ovules and fiber clusters, and qRT-PCR showed that expression of these six UGP genes was differentially increased. These results suggest that the UGP gene may play an important role in fiber development, and provides the opportunity to plant researchers to explore the mechanisms involve in fiber development in cotton.
Material supply planning and management model for social housing projects in a construction company
Authors:   Universidad Sergio Arboleda Colombia, Robles C. , Rangel E. ,   Universidad Sergio Arboleda Colombia, Sánchez N. ,   Universidad Sergio Arboleda Colombia
Published: May 2022

This article addresses the development of a model for the material supply planning and management in the construction industry, using System Dynamics, supported by AHP supplier selection methods, evaluation and monitoring with ABC classification, all mediated by Vensim data analysis software. The supply management in the construction industry is studied and analyzed based on a collaborative model between suppliers and builders, under the CPFR model and the integration of the Last Planner System, which contributes to optimize the use of resources that allow completing all social interest housing (VIS) construction projects. The model simulates the impact and performance produced in the collaborative system, compliance with planning and profitability in VIS projects, appropriate selection, and supplier evaluation and monitoring. Finally, this model allows those who make strategic decisions in VIS projects to identify the most critical variables, assess their contribution, and make the right decisions to eliminate waste due to waiting time.
When engineering is art: The meaningful value
Authors: Rosado M. J.
Published: May 2022

Nowadays, an approximation of the concepts of engineering and art is required, since they are nothing more than modes of expression with which the engineer, like the artist, becomes a maker of form. Beyond the materiality of bridges, dams, or buildings, the engineering work configures a product of sensibility that intellectually provokes the spectator in the same way that conceptual art does, so that the value of engineering must be adjectivized as significant. Just as one cannot claim that art that is recognized as commercial is not art because it has a market value; it is pure reductionism to deny that engineering and art share qualities, beyond its primary function. What both manifestations have in common is significant value, and this is what allows us to unify properties in an attempt to define what can be considered art.
Effectiveness of waste paper ash for stabilization on clay soil
Authors:   Padang Institute of Technology, West Sumatera - INDONESIA, Putra Okri Asfino , Herman Herman ,   Padang Institute of Technology, West Sumatera - INDONESIA, Medriosa Hamdeni ,   Padang Institute of Technology, West Sumatera - INDONESIA, Nugroho Fajar ,   Padang Institute of Technology, West Sumatera - INDONESIA
Published: May 2022

Through this paper, three main approaches were adopted to evaluate the effectiveness of waste paper ash (WPA) for stabilization on clay soil. First, the physical properties of mixing soil were studied. Furthermore, the swelling potential of mixing soil with different percentage was also discussed. Finally, the compressive strength using unconfined compressive strength (UCS) apparatus was evaluated. It was found that after mixing with waste paper ash (WPA), the percentage of soil passing sieving number 200 and plasticity index reduces by increasing of the waste paper ash (WPA) percentage. It might be attributed to the bonding of the chemical content of waste paper ash (WPA) to the soil particles. In addition, the swelling potential slightly reduces by increasing of waste paper ash (WPA) percentage. Furthermore, the compressive strength increases with waste paper ash (WPA) 5% and 10%.
Effect of Mint Flavoured Chewing Gum in Observing Changes in Cognitive Function while Assessing Test PerformanceAn Interventional Study
Authors: Anu S , Jeyashree K , Vishnuvarthini SN , Venkatesh N Prasanna , Anto J Vijay
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Cognition is the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, memory and judgment. Chewing movement of jaw stimulates memory parts of brain by increasing blood flow and glucose delivery. Taste and odour of mint is also known to stimulate memory areas of the brain. The synergistic effect of chewing and flavour is expected to have a greater effect on cognition than chewing alone. Aim: To assess the effect of use of mint flavoured, flavourless and absence of chewing gum on an individual’s cognitive function among the medical undergraduates. Materials and Methods: This comparative, interventional study, was conducted in the Department of Physiology at Velammal Medical College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, August 2019 to September 2019. Study involved 75 (39 females,36 males) MBBS first year students, aged 18-20 years. Only students with cognitive score between 28-30 based on Mini-mental state exam score were included in the study and were divided into 3 groups. Group A (n=25) who were given mint flavoured chewing gum, Group B (n=25) given flavourless chewing gum and Group C (n=25) the control group, not provided with chewing gum. Baseline memory, Heart Rate (HR), Reaction Time (RT) and Stress Levels (SL) were recorded. Groups were taken into separate rooms where they were allowed to study a particular topic i.e Parkinson’s disease for 30 minutes. Then they were allowed to take tests on standard Parkinson’s questionnaire for 20 minutes and assessed based on the test performance. Group A and Group B were provided with chewing gums both during studying the topic as well as taking tests. Post intervention test performance (short term memory), HR, RT and SL were again recorded. Test performance was also assessed after one month to assess the effect of chewing gum on long term memory. Oneway Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and paired t-test were used to compare all the post test parameters between the three groups. Results: A statistically significant increase in short term memory (p-value=0.001) and HR (p-value=0.001) were observed after intervention. Similarly, short term memory level of the three groups subjects statistically differed (p-value=0.001). When considering the reaction time (p-value=0.068) and stress level (p-value=0.927), there was no significant difference among the three groups after the intervention. Assessment of the test scores alone after one month (long term memory) showed a significantly higher score (p-value<0.001) in Group A when compared with the other two groups. Conclusion: Mint flavoured chewing gum improves cognition as evidenced by improvement in test scores, alertness and attention. The performance in the flavour less chewing gum group was lesser than mint flavoured group, but significantly better than control group.
Fractionation, Mobility and Environmental Risk of Trace Metals in the Sediments from N’zi River, Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Ouattara Ahbeauriet Ahmed , N’goran Koffi Pierre dit Adama , Soro Maley-Pacôme , Kone Horo , N’guessan Kouassi Beranger , Yao Koffi Marcellin
Published: May 2022

Despite increasing human activities, such as agriculture, little information is available on the status of trace metals contamination in rivers in developing countries including Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa). The aim of this study was study chemical fractions of Cu, Pb, Zn, and Ni, to identify mobility, sources and to evaluate ecological risks of traces metal in sediment of N’zi River using modified BCR sequential extraction procedure. The results showed that all metal were dominated by residual fractions. Labile fractions of Pb accounted for 0.0 – 68% of total contents indicating significant anthropogenic sources for Pb, while for Cu, Ni and Zn results suggesting natural sources. The potential mobility of the metals manifested following order:  Ni > Zn > Cu > Pb. Risk assessment code indicated low to medium risk for Pb and low risk for other metals in the sediments.

Cluster analysis (CA) and Matrix correlation were used to detect the relationship between the studied sampling sites and to see if some of the parameters interrelated with each trace metal concentration in exchangeable fraction. Results indicated high anthropogenic contamination at stations near to urban and agricultural areas.
Haematological and Anthropometric Profile in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus with Non-diabetic Pregnant Women in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Ken-Ezihuo Stella U. , Gorsi Paul D. , Chukwu Priya H. , Echonwere-Uwikor Beauty E. , Chukuigwe-Igbere Orokwu E. , Bartimaeus Ebirien-Agana Samuel,
Published: May 2022

Aim: Haematological and anthropometric profile of pregnant women who had gestational diabetes and non-diabetic pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria were evaluated,

Methods: This was a cross sectional study involving 70 pregnant women comprising of 40 diabetic and 30 non-diabetics for the purpose of comparing haematological and anthropometrical parameters in diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women. Using standard venipuncture technique,5ml blood sample was aseptically drawn from the subjects and 2.5ml dropped into each of two different anticoagulant sample bottles -Ethylene Diamine Tetra acetic Acid(EDTA) and fluoride-oxalate bottles respectively. The methods of choice for estimation of parameters were Enzymatic Colorimetric method for glucose and Automation using Sysmex KX-21N Haematology Analyzer for full blood count. Results were statistically analyzed using Graph Pad prism version 5.0 and statistical significance set at P<0.05.

Results: Mean± SD results for diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women respectively showed Haemoglobin concentration (10.99±0.69g/dl versus 10.69±1.01g/dl), Packed cell volume (31.7±1.96% versus 32.89±3.89%), Red blood cell(3.99±0.29106/µl versus 3.85±0.39×106/µl), Mean cell haemoglobin (27.51±1.22pg versus 27.54±2.22pg), Platelets count (223.3±52.67103/µl versus 205.5±45.09×103/µl), Mean cell haemoglobin concentrations(34.49±1.19g/dl versus 32.54±3.17g/dl)these results were not statistically significantly different(P>0.05). The mean± SD of white blood cell (9.73±0.49103/µl versus 7.27±1.66×103/µl) and mean cell volume (79.3±4.16 fl and 85.24±0.39fl) were statistically significantly different (P<0.05).Mean± SD of subject’s blood pressure showed, Systolic (116±11.52 mm/Hg and 105±5.72 mm/Hg),Diastolic (77±17.86 and 68±1.11 mm/Hg), results were statistically significantly different (P<0.001).Age did not show statistical significant difference (P>0.05).Body mass index (BMI) 28.33±3.81 kg/m2, 32.86±5 kg/m2, 37.96±.3.44 kg/m2 showed statistically significant difference (P<0.05) at the Gestational ages of(1-3), (4-6) and (7-9) months respectively while that of the non-diabetic were obviously not statistically significantly different (P>0.05).

Conclusion: Gestational diabetes is capable of causing changes in haematological parameters; but it could improve or disappear after child birth. Factors such as lifestyle activities and diet can predispose pregnant women to gestational diabetes mellitus and this can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby.
In vitro Study of Antioxidant, Anti-Diabetic and Anti- Atherosclerotic Activity of Cold and Hot Leaf Extracts from Trigonella foenum gracecum. L
Authors: Singh Kavitha G. , Vyshali P. , Fatema R. K. Midhath , Shweta R.
Published: May 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus, a heterogeneous metabolic disease characterized by altered carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism. Increased glucose level has a causal correlation with atherosclerotic changes in diabetic patients. Regulating blood glucose may prevent diabetes-related tissue damage and secondary complications associated.

Methods: In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the Anti-diabetic and Anti-atherosclerotic effect exhibited by Cold and Hot extracts of Trigonella foenum leaves samples.

Results: It was deduced that the Cold extracts of fenugreek leaves had more of Phenolic compounds, while the Hot extracts had Increased amount of Carbohydrates. In the Anti Atherosclerotic studies, it was observed that the Cold extract (34%) possessed higher Cardioprotective activity than the Hot extract (14%) of T. foenum leaves when compared with the Ascorbic acid (80%) as Standard. Increased glucose level has a causal correlation with atherosclerotic changes in diabetic patients. The Antidiabetic studies of both the extracts Hot and Cold of T. foenum leaves were studied. In the Alpha- amylase inhibition assay, it was seen that both the Cold (70.1±3.5) and Hot extract (69.1±2.5) of T. foenum leaves showed significant results when compared with the Standard Acorbase (72.5±2.0). Similarly, in Glucose diffusion inhibition assay, it was seen that both the Cold (48.54%) and Hot extract (47.51%) of T. foenum leaves, when compared with the standard Metformin (70.84%) showed potent Anti-Diabetic activity.

Conclusion: From the above results, it can be concluded that T. foenum leaves in both Hot and Cold treated, possesses antioxidant activity, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-diabetic activity.
Effect of Nutrient and Weed Management Practices on Growth, Yield Parameters and Yield of Semi Dry Rice in Central Telangana One
Authors: Naganjali K. , Vani K. P. , Madhavi M. , Babu P. Surendra , Reddy S. Narender
Published: May 2022

A field experiment was carried out at College Farm, Agril. College, Aswaraopet, Bhadradri Kothagudem Dist. The experimental site was sandy clay loam soil. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replications comprising of three nutrient (chemical fertilizer alone and integration of fertilizers with organic manures) and four weed management practices (Control, combination of pre/early post-emergence and post-emergence herbicides along with hand weedings) in semi dry rice during kharif 2016 and 2017.Application of integrated nutrient and weed management recorded significantly superior growth and yield parameters and yield compared to sole application of herbicides or control. Plant height, dry matter production, no. of panicles m-2, no. of filled grains panicle-1, test weight, grain and straw yield and harvest index were higher with 75% RDF+25% N through vermicompost and Bispyribac sodium 10% SC @25 g ha-1 (Pre-Emg.) fb (Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 10 % WP @ 25 g ha-1 + 2, 4-D 80% WP @ 0.5 kg a.i ha-1) + HW @ 50 DASat par with 75% RDF + 25% N through FYM and Bispyribac sodium 10% SC @25 g ha-1 (Pre-Emg.) fb Hand weeding @ 20, 40 DASas compared to 100% RDF and control.
Dahlia Cultivation in India and Abroad: A Review
Authors: Thakur Priyanka , Shah Ali Haidar , Adhikari Yogendra , Kumar Manish , Verma Sudhanshu
Published: May 2022

Dahlia is a popular tuberous rooted perennial herbaceous flowering plant that is prized for its privileged and spectacularly stunning flowers and is extremely desirable in the landscape. It has no equal as a bed flower in terms of versatility, attractiveness, and even cost, and cultivars can keep them looking beautiful for more than a month. Growing medium is essential for plant growth because it provides nutrients, anchors the plant, and provides minerals. Because of their high water holding capacity, adequate aeration, and improved nutritional status, growth media are a beneficial alternative to traditional soil for high-quality flower production. Plant growth regulators have been proven to be quite efficient in controlling dahlia morphology and physiological behavior. Dahlia development, blooming, and tuberous root creation revealed a surprising variety. The purpose of this review was to give an overview of the effects of plant growth regulators and potting soil methods on dahlia cut flower yield.
Evaluation of the Antiplasmodial Potential of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Ricinus communis L (Euphorbiaceae)
Authors: Ejikeme Udobi, Chinweizu , Edwin Ubulom, Peace Mayen , Chidi Onyeiwu Stella , Dara Ikpatt
Published: May 2022

Aim: As the problem of resistance to antiplasmodial agents persists, the need to develop  new and more effective drugs continue to arise. The antiplasmodial potential of the aqueous leaf extract of Ricinus communis using Albino mice injected with Plasmodium berghei NK65 was studied using the suppressive, prophylactic and curative models.

Methods: Animals were divided into five groups consisting of six mice each. Artesunate (5mg/kg/day) and pyrimethamine (1.2mg/kg/day) served as positive controls while distilled water (10ml/kg/day) served as negative control. The extract was administered at doses of 73, 145 and 217mg/kg/day through the intraperitoneal route.

Results: Results obtained showed that the extract achieved a Chemosuppression of 81.50% 89.90% and 92.90% which are greater than that achieved by the standard drug pyrimethamine in the prophylactic model experiment.

Conclusion: The leaf of R. communis has good potentials for the development of a new antiplasmodial.
Effects of Black Shade Net on Yield of Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea Cabbages in Kilifi County
Authors: Daniel Kengere Atambo , Muti Simon , Muindi Esther M. , Gogo Elisha Otieno
Published: May 2022

Cabbage is an important vegetable to humans since it provides crucial nutrients such as fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They also help manage cancer, cardiovascular diseases, prevent type 2 diabetes, and inflammation of the digestive systems. However, its production in the tropics is constrained by climatic and edaphic factors that include soil moisture stress, high soil and air temperatures, high evapotranspiration, and unbalanced nutrition. Due to the above challenges, sustainable cabbage production requires adoption of technologies that can modify the growth environment with minimal environmental effects. A field study was conducted at Pwani University Crop Science farm, Kilifi County, to evaluate the effects of black shade net on yield of Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea. A randomized complete block design experiment with three replications was set. The treatments included: 50%, 70% black shade net intensity and open field as control. Data collected included, leaf chlorophyll content, fresh head weight, and dry matter weight. The data obtained was subjected to analysis of variance using General Linear Model (GLM) SAS Computer package version 9.1. The results indicated that, shading resulted in decreased chlorophyll content, and that use of 50% and 70% black net shading intensity significantly resulted in 55% and 47.5%, more number of cabbage heads for Brassica rapa than open field respectively, while in Brassica oleracea, 70% shading and 50% resulted in 60% and 52% more cabbage heads than open field respectively.
Isolation and Cryopreservation of Toxoplasma gondii Isolates from Cats and Chickens from Selected Households in the Thika Region, Kenya
Authors: Njuguna Adele , Maina Naomi , Kagira John , Karanja Simon , Kamau David , Ngotho Maina , Mose John , Mutharia Lucy
Published: May 2022

There is a shortage of information in Africa regarding the genotypic and phenotypic characteristics of the Toxoplasma gondii circulating in domestic cats (Felis catus) and the intermediate hosts such as chicken. The situation is compounded by a lack of collection of well-stored isolates. The present study was aimed at creating a cryobank of T. gondii bradyzoites, tachyzoites, and oocysts. The parasites were isolated from cats and chickens kept in households in the Thika region, Kenya. Eight (8) cat fecal samples positive for T. gondii oocysts and 38 chicken brain tissue cysts (bradyzoites) were obtained and used for propagation in mice before cryopreservation. For each sample from the cats, (two donors) BALB/c mice were infected orally with 1 x 104/ml of oocysts. From each chicken sample, (two donors) BALB/c mice were infected intraperitoneally with 20-30 tissue cysts. On the third day after infection, tachyzoites were harvested from the peritoneal cavity of one donor mouse. The other two infected mice were further monitored for eight weeks, euthanized and the brain tissue harvested for toxoplasma cysts which were purified and cryopreserved. From the mice infected with oocysts from the cats’ samples, 2 (25%) tachyzoites but a higher 8 (100%) isolation was obtained from brain tissue cysts. On the other hand, from chicken samples generated 18 (47.3%) tachyzoites and 38 (100%), tissue cysts were obtained. The isolated oocysts (from cats), tachyzoites, and tissue cysts (from mice) were cryopreserved using 15% glycerol as cryoprotectant and stored in liquid nitrogen (-196oC). After 6 months of cryopreservation, the viability of the isolates was tested using Trypan blue dye exclusion on a manual hemocytometer. Viability (99.5% - 96%) of the cryopreserved samples was maintained for the three toxoplasma stages and there was no significant change (p>0.05) in the viability of the parasites before and after cryopreservation. The cryobank will serve as a repository for subsequent studies on molecular and phenotypic characterization of T. gondii isolates from Kenya.