bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SERUM CONCENTRATION OF THYROID HORMONES AND THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED TYPE 1 DIABETIC WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Authors: Zamir Sher , Ijaz Azhar , Umair Muhammad , Wazir Rahat Jan , Salman Mohammad , Nazir Aamir
Published: September 2020

Background: Literature has reported thyroid functional abnormalities in diabetes mellitus. The objectives of this study were to determine and compare the serum concentrations of T3, T4 and TSH in alloxan-induced type 1 diabetic and control Wistar albino rats.
Materials & Methods: It was an experimental animal study on 20 Wistar albino rats, extending over a period of eight weeks. Alloxan, a diabetogenic agent, was used to produce animal models of type 1 diabetes. Animals were divided equally into two groups: control and diabetic. The animals in the diabetic group were injected intraperitoneally with 150 mg/kg body weight of 10% alloxan to induce diabetes. After 72 hours, diabetes was confirmed with glucometer (glucose >350mg/dl). During the course of experiment, one rat in control group and 2 rats in diabetic group died. Blood was collected for estimation of serum concentrations of thyroid hormones, thyroid stimulating hormone at the end of experimental period. Serum T3, T4, and TSH were measured using ELISA kits.
Results: At the end of eight weeks, the mean concentration of serum T3 was 0.69 ±0.29 ng/ml and 0.44±0.02 ng/ml in control and diabetic groups, respectively. The mean concentration of T4 was
3.78±1.16 μg/dl and 2.24±0.86 μg/dl in control and diabetic groups respectively. The mean concentration of TSH was 0.77±0.20 μU/ml and 1.41±0.23 μU/ml in control and diabetic groups respectively. The mean serum concentrations of T3 (p=.0025) and T4 (p=<.00001) were significantly lower in diabetic and that of TSH (p=<.00001) were significantly higher in diabetic than control group.
Conclusion: This study concludes that the serum concentrations of both T3 and T4 are significantly lower and that of TSH is significantly higher in alloxan-induced type 1 diabetic as compared to control group in Wistar albino rats.
INTESTINAL MALROTATION IN 35 YEAR OLD WOMEN FROM PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
Authors: Khan Zubair Ahmad , Nasim Omer , Hussain Zeinab , Ahmad Jamil
Published: September 2020

Thirty five years old women presented to the Accident and Emergency Department with acute onset right upper quadrant abdominal pain with normal vitals. CT images revealed a malrotation causing midgut volvulus and intestinal obstruction. On emergency exploratory laparotomy, the gut loops showed partial ischemia due to a double twist at the root of mesentery and malrotation of the gut along with the caecum which was mobile coming from left iliac fossa and lying in the right iliac fossa. Duodeno-jejunal junction was identified. The coils of the intestine were untwisted and rotation was corrected. The gut color changed back to normal. She was discharged painless after routine post-operative care.
PALMAR CREASE PIGMENTATION
Authors: Khan Habibullah
Published: September 2020

A young lady presented with history of giddiness, blackouts, and darkness of her skin colour especially the face. On examination the colour of her skin was quite dark but not much darker than her spouse. She had buccal pigmentations and her palmar creases were obviously pigmented.
Facility for short Synacthen test was not available. Her serum cortisol was on the lower normal side and ACTH was sky high; 1024 pg/ml (ref. range adults: 6-76 pg/ml). She was screened for ectopic ACTH production which could not reveal any pathology. Also plain abdominal x-ray didn’t show any adrenal calcification.
She was labeled as Addison’s disease and improved drastically after replacement therapy (Cortisone + Fludrocortisone). Giddiness aloof, she was delighted with the fairness of her colour.
Pengembangan Asesmen Autentik Pembelajaran Tematik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Putri Utami Ima Wahyu , Muhardjito Muhardjito , Kuswandi Dedi
Published: September 2020

Pembelajaran tematik yang memasukkan sikap, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan dalam proses pembelajaran telah diterapkan di sekolah dasar. Pembelajaran merupakan inti dari suatu implementasi kurikulum, sehingga asesmen harus dilakukan secara terus-menerus selama proses pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian pengembangan ini untuk menghasilkan buku asesmen autentik pada pembelajaran tematik bagi guru kelas I SD yang mempunyai tingkat kevalidan, keterterapan, dan keterbacaan yang tinggi. Metode penelitian pengembangan yang digunakan adalah model O’Malley Pierce. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah pedoman wawancara, dokumentasi, lembar validasi, dan angket respon guru. Wawancara dan dokumentasi digunakan untuk mengetahui kebutuhan yang ada di lapangan terkait asesmen autentik. Lembar validasi digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat kevalidan produk buku asesmen autentik. Angket respon guru digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat keterterapan, dan keterbacaan produk buku asesmen autentik. Rata-rata hasil validasi ahli evaluasi, ahli bahasa, dan ahli karakter mencapai 86% dengan kriteria sangat valid. Rata-rata hasil keterterapan produk dari guru kelas IA, IB, dan IC mencapai 95% dengan kriteria sangat valid. Rata-rata hasil keterbacaan dari guru kelas IA, IB, dan IC mencapai 86% dengan kriteria sangat valid.
Kesulitan Guru Sekolah Dasar dalam Mengembangkan Pembelajaran IPS Berorientasi Pendidikan Karakter Berbasis Kearifan Lokal
Authors: B. Dole Frumensius , Wahjoedi Wahjoedi , Degeng Nyoman
Published: September 2020

Penelitian dilaksanakan untuk mendapatkan deskripsi yang jelas mengenai kesulitan guru IPS di Kecamatan Detukeli Kabupaten Ende, dalam mengembangkan perencanaan pembelajaran IPS berorientasi pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan observasi dan wawancara dalam pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para guru IPS SD di Kecamatan Detukeli belum membuat perencanaan pembelajaran dengan baik karena mengalami kesulitan dalam membuat setiap bagian dari rencana pembelajaran dan mengatur waktu kerja. Hal-hal yang menyebabkan kesulitan tersebut adalah kurangnya pelatihan untuk guru yang berhubungan dengan pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran, minimnya sarana dan prasarana penunjang, dan beban kerja yang terasa berat karena minimnya fasilitas.
Dam Safety: The Question of Tailings Dams
Authors: Adamo Nasrat , Al-Ansari Nadhir , Sissakian Varoujan , Laue Jan , Knutsson Sven
Published: September 2020

Tailings’ Dams are mining waste impounding structures. They differ from
conventional dams in purpose, design and operation. Percentage wise their failures
are higher and posing considerably more safety concerns, causing long lasting
devastation on communities, environment, and animal and plant ecosystem. Two
basic types of embankment tailings structures are used for tailings impoundments;
the Retention Dams and the Raised Dams. Retention dams are built in one operation
to a full height, while construction of Raised Dams is a continuous process lasting
for the whole useful life of the mine. Raised Dams are favored over Retention dams
as they can be enlarged and expanded as the extraction works continue with time.
Raised embankment dams themselves can be of three alternative designs according
to the method used in construction; the Downstream, Upstream and Centerline
structures. This designates the direction in which the embankment crest moves in
relation to the initial embankment at the base as successive lifts are added. Resulting
from the used method of tailings weight disposition, the Upstream Raised Dams are
the least safe in earthquake prone areas as compared to the other two types due to
its higher possibility of liquefaction, so they are not favored in highly seismic areas.
The disadvantage of Downstream Raised Dams is their use of larger land areas.
Centerline Raised Dams are a compromise between the other two. Tailing Dams
failure may occur due to: dam instability, overtopping, internal erosion, or
combination of these. Instability can result from faulty design and/ or faulty tailings
deposition method. Internal erosion can follow saturation of the fill due to fast rate
of work and close proximity of the water pond to the dyke combined with downstream gullying, and overtopping happens in case of faulty water management
and/ or inoperable decan system. Careful analysis of historic failures and drawing
out new lessons from them can help reducing failure probability and enhance
tailings’ dams’ safety.
Dam Safety: Sediments and Debris Problems
Authors: Adamo Nasrat , Al-Ansari Nadhir , Sissakian Varoujan , Laue Jan , Knutsson Sven
Published: September 2020

Sedimentation of reservoirs has its negative impacts on dams, first by reducing
useful storage, altering the benefit/cost ratio originally calculated for the dam, and
second by reducing the dams’ capacity for flood routing; increasing flooding
hazards on the dam itself and for the downstream. More problems can be created by
sediments and floating debris during floods on outlet structures by clogging them
and thus creating dangerous situations, or damage trash screens leading to even
more problems. If these debris and coarse sediments are allowed in, then they may
damage dam structures such as gates, spillways intakes in addition to chutes, stilling
basins and power penstocks by the mechanical abrasion impacts of such sediments
on them. Frequent inspections, especially after floods must be made to ensure
proper functioning of such structure and take actions for reducing the damage. In
small reservoirs, dredging; although it adds to maintenance cost, may ease the
problem, but in very large reservoirs, this may prove unpractical. Designers,
therefore, have a duty to consider sedimentation problem seriously in the initial
stages of design by: checking the anticipated accumulation of sediments, allowing
enough storage free from siltation, foreseeing their negative impacts on intakes and
outlet structures and taking design measures to reduce these impacts. At the same
time, dam stability calculations shall have to provision for the anticipated new
conditions of silting up at the face of the dam. Operators of dams, on the other hand,
shall have to keep open eyes for all the negative issues created by sediments and
floating debris, repairing damages caused by them and take measures to reduce their
impacts in the future.
Dam Safety: Use of Instrumentation in Dams
Authors: Adamo Nasrat , Al-Ansari Nadhir , Sissakian Varoujan , Laue Jan , Knutsson Sven
Published: September 2020

Dam safety concerns do not stop at site selection, or the design and construction
stages of a dam, but continue throughout its whole life. Seeing to safety issues of
any dam is done by following up its behavior through visual observation
supplemented and enriched by data collection from all the devices installed on or
implanted in a dam to follow its reactions to the forces and conditions in action.
Analysis of the accumulated data will show the safety level and the need or,
otherwise, of any remedial works. Using measuring devices to quantifying seepage
conditions at any dam and correlating this with water levels’ fluctuations is the first
main issue that concerns dam safety. Added to this, measurement of pore water and
total earth pressure in earthfill dams, temperature measurements in concrete dams,
uplift and displacement measurements, and measurements of stresses and strains
can all give good pictures of what is happening inside the dam and/or its foundation
in both types of dams. In the following work, a summary of typical instrumentations
and monitoring used in evaluating causes of common problems is given. Moreover,
requirements for good instrumentation program are explained and the methods of
data collection, whether manual, or use of stand-alone loggers and real-time
monitoring networks are touched upon. The various devices in current use are
described in more details. Actual examples of monitoring systems in existing dams
are presented to show the value and importance of these systems to the safety of
these dams.
Dam Safety: Use of Seismic Monitoring Instrumentation in Dams
Authors: Adamo Nasrat , Nadhir Al-Ansari Nadhir Al-Ansari , Sissakian Varoujan , Laue Jan , Knutsson Sven
Published: September 2020

Seismic instrumentation of dams and reservoirs sites is accepted today as a valuable
tool to understand significant seismic hazards facing existing dams or future planed
dams. With the advent of digital seismic accelerometers and recorders, it can now
be used today as an integral part of dam safety monitoring systems. Outputs of these
instruments help in understanding the dynamic response of dams during earthquake,
assessing the damage caused by such events and determining required upgrading
works necessary for existing dams and designing of safer dams in the future.
Measuring and recording by strong motion seismographs covers the induced Peak
Ground Acceleration (PGA), velocity and displacement recorded on time scale to
indicate the intensity and frequency of ground vibration at the site during seismic
events. Seismometers for such measurements and recordings have undergone
considerable evolution and there exist today a variety of these instruments with high
degree of refinement which can even provide for remote sensing. In this work, this
development is outlined and examples of seismic instrumentation in strategic dams
are described. Damages to actual concrete and embankment dams of various types
are described indicating the associated PGAs experienced during the mentioned
earthquakes. Damages in the form of cracking, increased seepage, additional
settlements and displacements are described to show type and extent of possible
consequences of such events on dams. The reached conclusion is that seismic
instrumentation systems are desirable and highly recommendable for all types of
dams; existing and future ones and their high cost is justified by the service they
provide.
On Reducing Mortality and Morbidity of Neonatal Surgical Care
Authors: Khan Naeem
Published: September 2020

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Single-Stage Surgical Correction of Anorectal Malformation Associated with Rectourinary Fistula in Male Neonates
Authors: Leva Ernesto , Macchini Francesco , Arnoldi Rossella , Di Cesare Antonio , Gentilino Valerio , Fumagalli Monica , Mosca Fabio , Bhuiyan Akbar , Torricelli Maurizio , Banu Tahmina
Published: September 2020

Introduction: The treatment of children affected by anorectal malformations (ARM) is characterized by some unsolved problems. The three-stage surgical correction has been known to be most effective in preventing complications, but recently new approaches have been proposed. We describe our experience with the newer approaches.Methods: Twenty three male newborns, affected by ARM and recto-urinary fistula, were treated in 2 different centers in 8 years. Nineteen neonates (birth weight 2.4 - 3.5 kg) received a primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) at the Department of Pediatric Surgery of the Chittagong Medical College Hospital (group 1). Four term neonates (birth weight 2.9 - 3.4 kg) received a primary pull-through with combined abdomino-perineal approach at the Pediatric Surgery Department of Fondazione Cà Granda of Milan (group 2).Results: Among patients of Group 1, 11 patients had a recto-bulbar fistula and 8 a recto-prostatic fistula. Among the Group 2, 2 had a recto-bulbar fistula and 2 a recto-prostatic fistula. The site of fistula was decided at the time of surgery. In Group 1, 5 post-surgical complications were recorded (26%); 1 child died of sepsis, 3 had dehiscence and 1 stenosis, which resolved with dilatation. In Group 2, the only post-operative complication of small rectal prolapse resolved spontaneously after a few months on follow-up. Group 2 patients were followed-up in a dedicated multidisciplinary colorectal center.Conclusions: Primary repair of ARMs with recto-urinary fistula is a feasible, safe and effective technique in the neonatal period. A combined abdominal and perineal approach seems to guarantee better results. A dedicated team is mandatory, both for the surgical correction and for a long-term follow-up.
Neonatal Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: Our Experience with 10 Cases
Authors: Sinha Shalini , Sarin Yogesh Kumar , Deshpande Vidyanand P
Published: September 2020

Aim: To analyse the outcome of neonatal sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) in our setup.Materials and Methods: Hospital records of 10 neonates, who were operated for SCT during 14 years time period, were retrieved and analysed. Letters were sent to 6 parents/ caretakers of children who were lost to follow up; none of them responded.Results: Seven girls and 3 boys with a mean age of 9 days (range 1- 30 days) underwent excision of SCT in the neonatal period. Antenatal pickup rates were poor (2/10). Two patients presented with tumor rupture. Though all had an obvious mass at birth, only half of them presented on day 1 of life. The remaining 5 patients came late at a mean age of 11 days. Half of the SCTs were 10 cm or larger in size. One patient was misdiagnosed as meningomyelocoele. All underwent complete excision with coccygectomy by posterior approach in prone position. There were only 2 patients who could be classified as Altman Type II, the rest were all Altman Type I. Histopathology (HPE) revealed mature cystic teratoma (n=8), grade 1 immature teratoma (n=1) and grade 3 immature teratoma (n=1). There was no mortality; and complications were seen in 3/10 patients (1 neurogenic bladder, 1 major wound infection with ventriculitis and 1 minor wound infection). The mean follow up was 25 months (range 1 month to 6 years) in 4 patients with no recurrence.Conclusions: Neonatal SCTs are usually benign with a good outcome after complete surgical excision with a low complication rate. Although long term follow up has been advocated, the follow up was poor in this series.
Primary Segmental Volvulus Mimicking Ileal Atresia
Authors: Shankar Raghu , Rao Sadashiva , B Shetty Kishan
Published: September 2020

Neonatal intestinal volvulus in the absence of malrotation is a rare occurrence and rarer still is intestinal volvulus in absence of any other predisposing factors. Primary segmental vol­vulus in neonates is very rare entity which can have catastrophic outcome if not intervened at appropriate time. We report two such cases which were preoperatively diagnosed as ileal atresia and intraoperatively revealed to be primary segmental volvulus of the ileum.
Mckusick-Kaufman Syndrome Presenting as Acute Intestinal Obstruction
Authors: Hatti Ramesh B , Badakali Ashok V , Vanaki R N , Samalad VijayMahantesh S
Published: September 2020

Hydrometrocolpos and polydactyly have been associated with many syndromes and can present at any age. Rarely does hydrometrocolpos present as neonatal intestinal obstruction. We report two cases of McKusick-Kaufman syndrome presenting with intestinal obstruction. In both cases, intestinal obstruction got relieved after a cutaneous vaginostomy.
Centennial of Pyloromyotomy
Authors: Raveenthiran V
Published: September 2020

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Extracorporeal Testicular Ectopia through Inguinal Canal: A Case Report
Authors: AM Haidar , BM Gharmool
Published: September 2020

A preterm (36 week) neonate, presented with his left testicle hanging outside through the inguinal canal. The testicle was pexed in a sub-dartos pouch.
Extra Hepatic Biliary Atresia Associated with Choledochal Cyst: A Diagnostic Dilemma in Neonatal Obstructive Jaundice
Authors: Sinha Shalini , Sarin Yogesh Kumar
Published: September 2020

The presentation of extra hepatic biliary-atresia (EHBA) as well as choledochal cyst (CDC) in the neonate may be similar. Since the surgical management and prognosis are entirely different, it is important to differentiate between the two entities. We present a case with co-existing EHBA and CDC which led to a diagnostic dilemma.
Preampullary Duodenal Web Simulating Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Authors: Patel Ramnik V , Kumar Hemant , More Bharat
Published: September 2020

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Cutaneous Stigmata of Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Authors: Sarin Yogesh Kumar
Published: September 2020

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Pyloric Atresia
Authors: Gharpure Vivek
Published: September 2020

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Job performance of resident doctors in government teaching hospitals in South-western Nigeria
Authors: Ehioghae Maria , Madukoma Ezinwanyi , Unegbu Vincent E.
Published: September 2020

The study explores the job performance of resident doctors ingovernment teaching hospitals in SouthwesternNigeria. Job performanceservesas a gauge to measure the health of organizations. The studyadopted the descriptive research designto investigatesix out of the seven government teaching hospitals in SouthwesternNigeria. Total enumeration was used to administer 792copies ofquestionnaire to the resident doctors but 636 were returned for data analysis, making the response rate to be 80.3%.Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation). Findings revealed that the job performance of resident doctors inthegovernment teaching hospitals in was remarkably high. There were, however,staff shortages which invariably led to heavy workloads and stressamong the resident doctors. The opportunities for advancement were also limited. It was, therefore, recommended that the management of the teaching hospitals should increase the staff strength of the resident doctors to avoid stress and burnouts. The workplace environment should be improved by providing opportunities for the doctorsto advance their careers.
The use of online legal information access and retrieval devices in the e-library of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Authors: Agwunobi Juliana Nwakaego , Umoren Pius Tom
Published: September 2020

This study examined the availability of online legal information access and retrieval devices and their utilization in the e-library of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar. To aid the study, the faculty of law students constituted the population of study. Of this 433 students formed the sample of the study being the bona fide law library registered students who completed and returned the questionnaire.The research instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The instrument was designed to elicitinformation on the availability of fifteen online legal information and access devices in the e-library library and the extent of their utilization in accessing and retrieving legal information in the library. Findings reveal that although the e-library library had a number of the sampled online access and retrieval devices there were disparities in their usages by the students. The disparity in the utilization of these devices stemmed from the fact that some were heavily utilized than others, while some were non-existence. The study further showed that but for the manifest problems that affected the usages of the devices, the level of patronage implied that the e-library seems to be the in-thing in contemporary information search and access for possible utilization to meet desired goals.
Social media as platforms for information sharing among librarians in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Osuchukwu Ngozi P. , Nguzoro Oluchi
Published: September 2020

The global trend on the use of social mediahas enhanced professional information sharing andnetworking. This development has created spaces forgroupsthat determine who gets informed, updated, inspiredand connectedas members. The librarians in Nigeria are not left out in this strategic phenomenon. This paper evaluated the different social media platformsused by librarians in Nigeria, thebenefits and the challenges. It was an expository researchthat employedfocus group discussion. A total of 12librarians from different institutionsparticipated in the discussion.Interview was also used to elicit data.The findings revealed that WhatsAppwas rated 100% as the number one social media platform used by librarians, followed by Facebookwith 80%, twitter 50%, Instagramand LinkedIn41.7%, respectively while Skype rated 33% and blog 25%. It was also discovered that 50% of the respondents belonged to 6-10 professional groups while 33% and 25% belonged to over 11 professional groups on WhatsAppand Facebook, respectively. Benefits that werederived through the social media platforms are awards, sponsorships, collaboration, updates, networking,supports,exchange of ideas and professional relationship.However,unwanted copy and paste,inactive participation,personal and business advertisements, information explosion anddisregardsto rules and regulations of the platformsaffect their use ofthe social mediagroups.It was therefore, recommended that strict sanctions should be placed on unwanted posts as well as punishment onmembers that err. The implication is that if decorum was not placed on social media platforms, there would be nomeaningful sharing of information and full participation of members.
Undergraduates’ awareness, use and satisfaction with online public access catalogue (OPAC) of Benue State University Library, Makurdi, Nigeria
Authors: Tyopev Comfort Member , Igbudu MurpyTersoo , Ver Akuhwa
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this paper was to determine the extent towhich undergraduates atBenue State University are aware of the OPAC, the extent of usage, the level of satisfaction derived from the usage and challengesencountered in the use of OPAC in the universitylibrary. The study was guided by four specific objectives and four research questions. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The populationconsisted of 9,864 undergraduate who registered with the library during 2017/2018 academic session. The sample sizewas 384 undergraduate students.Data was collected through a self-structured questionnaire.The data collected were analysed using frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. Thefindings revealedthat most of therespondents-232 (60.4%)-were not aware of OPAC services,only 152 (39.6%) respondents indicated theirawarenessof OPAC in retrievingneededlibrary materials. The study also showedthat the extent of OPAC use by undergraduateswas to a low extent and the students were dissatisfied with OPAC services; thattheundergraduates encountered several challenges which led to the low usage and dissatisfaction with the OPAC ofthe Benue State University Library. The study concludedthatthe creation of the OPACwas to facilitate retrieving information resources that had been acquired and organisedby the university library. However, poor awareness, improper orientation/training of studentsamong others have posedgreat challenge for its effective usage.The study therefore recommended that all the identified challenges be tackled by the university library management in order to enhance OPAC usage by thestudents.
Users’ satisfaction with facilities of university libraries in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Umoh Margaret Sylvanus , Agwunobi Juliana Nwakaego
Published: September 2020

The main aim of the study was to examine the extent of user‟s satisfaction with physical facilities ofuniversity libraries in South-South Nigeria.The study adopted descriptive research design.Thepopulation of the study consisted of 21,162 library registered students of three federal and three state university libraries in South-South Nigeria.Purposive sampling technique wasused to select a total of 1056 respondents from sixuniversities.A four point Likert questionnaireentitled:“Users‟ Satisfaction with Facility Questionnaire (USFQ)” was used as instrument of data collection. The data were analysed with frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. Thestudy revealedthatusers‟ satisfaction with reprographic facilities, lightning points facilities, shelving facilities, air condition facilities, seating arrangement and building facilities are high. The study concludedthat if users in university libraries are not satisfiedwith the provision of library facilities then something other than facilities is responsiblefor their satisfaction. It was recommendedthat the library buildings should be properly sitedandbuilt to accommodate materials needed to aid academic research and other purposes of the library.
Perceived effect of motivational strategies of promotion and work environment on the job performance of library personnel of universities in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Ubagu Margaret Mngusuur , Achia Uganneya Solomon , Gbuushi Joseph Ahemba
Published: September 2020

The study was conducted to determine the perceived effect of motivational strategies of promotion and work environment on the job performance of library personnel of universities in Benue State. Two objectives were stated to find out the perceived effect of timely promotion and good work environment of library personnel of universities in Benue State. Two research questions drawn and two hypotheses formulated in line with the stated objectives. Survey research design was adopted. The study population was 223 library personnel from Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State University, Makurdi and University of Mkar, Mkar, both in Nigeria. The entire population was used as sample for the study. Mean values were used to answer research questions while one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to the test hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that timely promotion and good work environment have significant difference on job performance of library personnel of universities in Benue State. The study recommended therefore, that work environment of the university libraries in Benue State should be made conducive by the provision of adequately equipped and well ventilated space, ICT gadgets such as computers, internet connectivity, for enhanced job performance.
Ownership, gender, and experience as correlates of policy implementation in the management of university libraries in the South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Igwela Jennifer Ngozi B.Igwela , Walson Ominini Brother Asako
Published: September 2020

The study examined ownership, gender and experience as correlates of policy implementation in the management of Universities Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The correlational survey design was adopted for the study. Three (3)research questions and three (3)hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 1,465 which comprised 12university librarians from the 12 State and Federal Universities in South-South, 263 other professional librarians and 1,200 year 3 students who are regular libraryusers in the universities. The sample for the study was 385 respondents which consisted of 12 university librarians from the twelve universities, 263 other professional librarians and 120 years 3 students. The convenience sampling technique was used to select 10 year 3 students each from the 12 universities. Three instruments were used for datathe collection namely:questionnaire,interview, and focus group discussion. The overall internal consistency reliability index of the questionnaire obtained through Cronbach’s alpha estimate was 0.95. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviations for the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested using multiple regressionsand associated t-test. The findings showedthat in the management of university libraries in South-South Nigeria, library policies on main duties and responsibilities, user-oriented library concepts, schedule of duties, were highly implemented. On account of these findings, it was recommended among others that: The National Universities Commission (NUC) should monitor the implementation of the policy statements. This is to ensure that libraries irrespective of ownership, gender and experience of the librarians, are encouraged and supported to implement the policy statements to a very high extent.
Forms and usage of indigenous knowledge as tools to improve the quality of life in Idemili South Local Government Area Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Lazarus G. N. , IJinadu I.
Published: September 2020

The study investigatedthe forms of indigenous knowledge (IK) and how their utilization determines the quality of life of people in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. While the main objective of the research wasto investigate how the forms and usage of indigenous knowledge improve the quality of life of people in Nigeria, the specific objectives were: to identify the forms of indigenous knowledge in Nigeria, examine the use of indigenous knowledge in Nigeria and determine the quality of life of rural people in Nigeria. Adopting a survey research design, a multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 287 rural dwellers whose age range was between 20-65years from seven (7) communities as respondents for the study. The questionnaire hadthree sections A-C. The questions were tested for validity and reliability using the Cronbach‟s alpha test. One of the major findings was that appropriate use of the identified forms of IK significantly improve the quality of life of rural people. The study recommended, among others, that libraries and librarians should endeavor to preserve and disseminate IK in Nigeria in order to rekindle interests in indigenous knowledge as a research domain intended to improve the quality of life of the rural people.
Degradation and preservation practices of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ogar Frederick Oman
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to studyinvestigate degradation and preservation practices of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria.It examined the nature and causes of degradation of information resources, strategies used in their control, and constraints limiting effective preservation.The study adopted survey design. The population for the studyconsisted of all information resources in the five academic libraries in the state. Purposivesampling technique was used in selecting 202 respondents who suppliedthe information used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and the data were analyzed using t-test. The result of the analysis showed that all the four null hypotheses were rejected. This means that the nature of information resources degradation in academic libraries in Cross River State is significantly high. The study also revealed that barriers to effective preservation of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State are significantly high. Based on the findings,the study recommended among others that academic libraries should recruit adequate and trained manpower in the libraries for effective preservation programmes and activities.Academic libraries should consider various methods that could be applied to curb degradation of information resources in their holding. And,adequate annual budget allocationshould be provided for preservation programmes in academic libraries in the state.
Occupational stress among library personnel in public universities in Nigeria
Authors: Adewoyin Omobola Olufunke , Ehioghae Maria , Olorunsaye Joseph Olubunmi
Published: September 2020

Occupational stress, which is stress experienced by employees at the workplace, is increasingly becoming a challenge. It is often the case that when employees are confronted with work demands and pressures beyond their knowledge and abilities, stress may be the outcome. Due to their role expectations, paraprofessional and professional librarians are susceptible to occupational stress which could lead to a decreasing commitment to the organization. The study adopted a survey research design to investigate occupational stress among paraprofessional and professional librarians in public universities in South-West, Nigeria. Total enumeration was used to cover all professional and paraprofessional librarians in the study area. Out of the 280 copies of questionnaire administered, 268 (95.7%) were retrieved for analysis. The findings revealed that male library personnel experience more stress in public universities than their female counterpart. Specifically, the precursors to stress among library personnel, with high mean scores, include sourcing of funds for career development (x̅=3.79), the quest for promotion (x̅=3.41), excessive workloads (x̅=3.49), and broken interpersonal relationships with management (x̅=3.09). The study, therefore, recommends equity in the sharing of responsibilities between the male and female genders to partly reduce pressure due to excessive workloads. Also, library personnel should have access to research funds to facility upward mobility in their career. In addition, interpersonal relationship workshops should be regularly conducted for allcadres of staff to promote team spirit.
Students’ use of Federal University Library, Gusau, Nigeria
Authors: Chukwuji Charles Nwabueze , Gadanga Aliyu Tsafe , Sule Sayudi
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to find out how undergraduates of Federal University Gusau, Nigeria use the library resources The descriptive survey design was used in the study. The population was 3,728 registered library users from the three faculties in Federal University Gusau Library, Nigeria. Proportionate stratified sampling technique was adopted to ensure equal participation of the subgroups (Faculties) in line with their respective population and Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula table for determining sample size from a giving population was used. Sample population of 346 was arrived at. The instruments for data collection were Students’ library registration record and a structured questionnaire. 346 questionnaires were distributed while 328 copies were returned and 282 was duly completed and found usable. The distribution tables for faculty, level and sex were analysed using simple percentage while the research questions were analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation (STD). The criterion mean, 2.50 and above was set for decision. 2.50 and above was considered positive (accepted) on any response to an item, mean score below 2.50 was negative (rejected). Major findings of the study are that Faculty of Science make most use of the Library. It was also found out that 200 and 300 level students make most use of the library. It was also discovered that Male students use the library more than their Female counterpart. Some of the challenges identified include lack of internet access, lack of information retrieval tools, opening hours etc. some recommendations were made including that the Library Management should enhance and provide more information retrieval tools (e.g OPAC, Index to its Serials materials etc.) to discourage users from going direct to the shelf to locate materials.
Staff training and development programmes in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Iwuchukwu Charity O. , Echedom Anthonia U.
Published: September 2020

This study examined the staff training and development programmes in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. Five research questions guided the study. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for the study. All academic librarians in five institutions of higher learning in the state, comprising 81 academic librarians were investigated. Structured Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Data generated were analyzed using percentage, frequency and arithmetic mean rating. Findings of this study showed that there are available training and development programmes in academic libraries in Imo state to a high extent; library needs, institutions objectives, librarians request/staff need are the criteria used to select librarians to attend staff training and development programmes. Challenges of staff training and development programmes in the academic libraries according to the study include: poor funding, and lack of management policy on training and development programmes. The study concluded that there should be continuous educational and professional programmes for librarians to update their knowledge on new technology, and adequate infrastructural facilities should be provided in academic libraries to enable librarians practice what they learnt
Effect of computer aided instruction on students’ interest in selected topics in electronic libraries course in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwosu Obiora , Ndanwu Angela Ifeoma
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of computer aided instruction on the interest of students in electronic libraries course. The population consisted of 100 electronic libraries students in Library and Information Science Departments in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria.A27 item structured questionnaire was used for data collection. It was subjected to content validity by experts in Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Vocational Education and Measurement and Evaluation. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. Pretest-posttest equivalent groups was used. The sample for the study consisted of sixty third year library and information science students. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined using Kuder-Richardson Formular 21 which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.92. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research question. Experimental group was taught through computer aided instruction whereas control group was taught through modified lecture method. On the completion of six weeks, the level of interest of the two groups was determined. The findings revealed that the computer aided instruction method of teaching enhanced students’ interest in electronic libraries than the modified lecture method. It was recommended that lecturers should adopt the use of computer aided instruction in teaching of electronic libraries in tertiary institutions in order to enhance students’ interest in electronic libraries.
Towards enhancing national security in Nigeria: The roles of library
Authors: Njoku Lazarus C. , Ken-Agbiriogu Eucharia
Published: September 2020

The study investigated the role of the library on national security in Nigeria. It was carried out to identify the extent the library can contribute to national security effectiveness through information sharing, information provision, and public education. This is because if the problem of insecurity must reduce in our society, all the stakeholders, including the library has positive roles to play. The study highlighted the strategies adopted by the library in promoting national security. They include: Moral boosting strategy, selective dissemination of peace information/ education strategy, transformation and change strategy, peace and reconciliation strategy, social integration strategy, national development strategy, and free access to information resources strategy. Based on the these, it was recommended that security agencies should be as a matter of deliberate government policy, work closely with the library in the war against insecurity; library should design a blueprint for security consciousness; and rural libraries/mobile libraries should be more functional to distribute literacy materials to help rural dwellers be better information sensitive in this information driven society.
Analisa Peningkatan Produksi Lem Dengan Metode Taguchi
Authors: Rahmadianto F. , Susanto E. E. , Pohan G. A.
Published: September 2020

Dalam hal ini, kami melakukan studi lapangan yang ada di lingkungan kelurahan Madyopuro. Kami melakukan pembuatan alat untuk pencampuran bahan bakar dan karet untuk pembuatan lem. Lem ini digunakan untuk perekat ban dalam vulkanisir ban. Dimana dalam ekonomi yang sekarang ini, daya beli masyarakat untuk membeli ban baru sangat tidak memungkinkan. Dengan adanya ban bekas yang divulkanisir menjadi ban baru sangat menolong dalam hal ekonomi. Dan usaha yang dilakukan masyarakat/pekerja, dapat mmbantu untuk meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat yang terlibat langsung dalam pembuatan ban vulkanisir ini. Berjalannya waktu telah berdiri UKM yang memproduksi ban vulkanisir ini secara berkala, yaitu UKM DAMARU MANDIRI, milik Suhanaviryanto yang beralamatkan di jalan Wisnuwardana, Kelurahan Madyopuro, Malang

Metode pelaksanaan yang dilaksanakan pada kegiatan abdi masyarakat, berdasarkan mitra UKM terbagi kedalam beberapa permasalahan. Produksi langkah-langkah untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan :

Koordinasi dan diskusi dengan mitra tentang alat yang dibutuhkan, jadwal program. Desain, Desain mesin pengaduk lem, Koordinasi dan diskusi dengan tim teknisi alat, Uji coba mesin pengaduk lem, Penyerahkan alat ke mitra ukm. Pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam pengoperasian mesin pengaduk lem, Evaluasi penggunaan mesin pengaduk lem

Data analisis dengan metode Taguchi menunjukkan bahwa ketiga faktor yaitu Pengaduk secara Manual, Sirip terpisah dan Sirip Oval dapat di urutkan berdasarkan nilai ranking. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Sirip Terpisah memiliki pengaruh terbesar terhadap Waktu Pengaduk Lem, diikuti dengan Sirip Oval, kemudian dengan Manual. Berdasarkan desain eksperimen Taguchi hasil grafik main Effect Plot for Means dengan pendekatan Smallest is the better, kondisi optimal dalam pengaduk lem adalah dengan menggunakan Sirip Terpisah.
Nota crítica: El COVID-19 y el turismo rural: una perspectiva antropológica
Authors: Korstanje Maximiliano E.
Published: September 2020

La ruralidad juega un rol importante en la historia del turismo en América Latina, con un lugar dentro del colectivo imaginario de las grandes urbes. El sistema capitalista ha forzado la migración masiva de las zonas rurales, las cuales quedaron despobladas, a las grandes ciudades. Hoy, el turismo rural ofrece un escape para miles de turistas citadinos y una oportunidad para las economías domésticas. En momentos de crisis como aquella que ha suscitado el COVID-19, se presenta como un destino obligado para miles de personas, como alternativa válida a una nueva normalidad donde el encuentro con el otro se encuentra clausurado. La pandemia no solo ha acelerado una crisis de sentido en el mundo occidental, probablemente causada por el 11 de septiembre, sino que reafirma una tendencia a la cual hemos llamado “la muerte de la hospitalidad”. En los días sucesivos al 9/11 muchos americanos elegían destinos rurales para sus vacaciones, por ello, no sorprende notar que la mayoría de los abordajes empíricos y teóricos se remontan a los años sucesivos al 2001. Estos estudios arrojan cierta luz sobre los efectos positivos y negativos alrededor del turismo rural que, como se ha discutido en la presente pieza de revisión crítica, parece no ser la solución a todos los problemas. Palabras clave: turismo rural, COVID-19, hospitalidad, otredad.
La gota que derramó el vaso en el turismo en Quintana Roo, México: precariedad laboral y COVID-19
Authors: Palafox-Muñoz Alejandro , Rubí-González Felipe Augusto ,   Independiente
Published: September 2020

La precariedad laboral ha sido usada como instrumento para fortalecer al modelo económico neoliberal. En México se establecieron las condiciones para su implementación desde el año 2012, a través de la Ley Federal del Trabajo. La calidad del empleo en el sector turístico tiene la desventaja de ser estacional, sin prestaciones, jornadas excesivas, y flexible, entre otras. Así, las empresas trasladaron ciertos gastos a las manos de los trabajadores, destacando el relacionado con el acceso a servicios de salud. La contingencia sanitaria establecida en el mes de marzo de 2020 en el territorio mexicano provocó que la precariedad laboral fuera notoria, al no respetarse la recomendación del Estado denominada “sana distancia”, ante el desempleo tras el cierre de las actividades no esenciales. El propósito de este documento es reflexionar sobre cómo la precarización laboral del sector turístico ha provocado que el estado de Quintana Roo se posicione como una de las entidades con mayor número de contagios per cápita.
Palabras clave: México, Quintana Roo, Turismo, COVID-19, precariedad laboral.