bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study of Trained and Untrained Science Students’ Attitude Towards Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Training, and Science Studies: Implications for Practical Education
Authors: Busagara Theresia Edward ,   Department of Finance, University of Dar es Salaam Business School, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Mukama Regina Vicent , Magai Petro Sauti ,   National Institute of Transport, Department of Education and Mathematics, Dar es  Salaam, Tanzania,   Department of General Management, University of Dar es Salaam Business School,  Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Published: July 2024

This comparative study examines the attitudes of trained and untrained science students in advanced-level secondary schools towards entrepreneurship, innovation, training, and the relevance of science studies. Data were collected from eighty-five advanced-level secondary school students and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In the inferential statistics, a t-test was used to establish the mean differences between the trained and untrained science students on their attitude towards the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, science studies, and training. The findings revealed that trained students depicted a high attitude towards entrepreneurship (µ=8.72), innovation (µ=8.59), training (µ=8.29), and higher engagement with their science studies (µ=9.10) at a p < 0.05 significance level. The study underscores the importance of promoting scientific, entrepreneurial practices for sustainable scientific development. It also highlights the inadequacy of a formal education curriculum alone, advocating for supplementary entrepreneurial training to effectively translate formal knowledge into solutions for social problems.
NGO Capacity Building Initiatives: Impacts and Constraints in Enhancing Teachers’ Competence for Managing Learning Environments in Tanzanian Public Secondary Schools
Authors: Ngonyani Humphrey ,   Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong  Learning, School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Galabawa Justinian J.C. , Kamando Amina Nasibu ,   Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong  Learning, School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,   Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong  Learning, School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Published: July 2024

This study employed a qualitative research approach with a case study design to investigate capacity-building programmes (CBPs) provided by nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) in Tanzanian public secondary schools. Specifically, the study focused on the NGOs’ initiatives, impacts, and constraints towards enhancing teachers’ competence in managing the learning environment. In-depth interviews and focused group discussions were used to collect data from 50 teachers. The findings revealed that the CBPs improved teachers’ competence in designing and organising physical learning spaces, cultivating positive classroom relationships, and leveraging information and communication technology to enrich the learning environment. However, the programmes were constrained by a short duration of delivery and a lack of continued support. The study recommends the adoption of appropriate interventions by NGOs and the government to ensure the sustainability of NGO-supported capacity-building programmes, thereby fostering lasting impacts on teachers’ capacity to manage the learning environment in public secondary schools.
Determinants of Maternal Behavior in Measles Prevention in Children Aged Toddlers in Banda Aceh City 2023
Authors: Rihadah Sofaa , Farrah Fahdhienie  , Vera Nazhira Arifin
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Measles or Mealses Rubella (MR) is an infectious disease caused by a virus and is easily transmitted. Measles cases at the Lampaseh Health Center always increase every year. In 2022, the most measles cases reached 70 cases and in 2023 measles cases at the Lampaseh Health Center reached 23 cases.
Objective: This study aims to identify determinants of maternal behavior in the prevention of measles in children aged toddlers (1-5 years) in the working area of the Lampaseh Health Center.
Method: This study used analytical observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study is mothers registered in the posyandu registration book in six villages in the working area of the Lampaseh Health Center. Sampling with a simple random sampling technique amounted to 90 mothers who had toddlers. Data collection was conducted by interviews using questionnaires. Data analysis using chi-square test and logistic regression test using SPSS 22 program.
Result: The results of the study based on univariate analysis showed mothers who had good behavior in measles prevention 60.0%, the highest education category was the middle category 56.7%, mothers the most as IRT 62.2%, families with high income 55.6%, mothers who had information sources 73.3%, mothers whose families were less supportive 51.1% and mothers with health workers played a role 55.6%. The results of bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between education levels (P-Value = 0.039), family income (P-Value = 0.009), information sources (P-Value = 0.001), family support (P-Value = 0.001) and the role of health workers (P-Value = 0.001) with maternal behavior in measles prevention in children under five years old. Multivariate test results obtained that family support (P-Value = 0.001; OR = 10.206) and the role of health workers (P-Value = 0.005; OR = 5.942).
Conclusion: There is a relationship between maternal education, family income, sources of information, family support and the role of health workers and maternal behavior in measles prevention in children under five years old.
Workload Indicator Staffing Need (WISN) as A Method for Analyzing Clinic Health Personnel Needs in Surakarta
Authors: Alfajri Asri , Sutedjo Mazaya Bilqis Deswynand , Kumala Aswa Arsa
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Health Human Resources (HR) has an important role in providing health services to the community. HR management has a positive effect on organizational performance. Lack of health human resources is an important obstacle in achieving the highest level of health and as a result will limit opportunities to achieve comprehensive health goals. Health workforce planning is an important element in health service planning in building a responsive and efficient health service system. The use of workforce planning methods can contribute to the analysis and decision-making process for allocating the right number of professionals. WISN as a workload-based method can provide more accurate staff needs. This method has been used in various countries and has proven its significance in policy making regarding recruitment, distribution, training and reduction of human resources.
Objective: This research aims to analyze the need for health workers at the Surakarta City Clinic using the WISN method.
Method: This type of research is descriptive qualitative using interview methods with respondents and observation. The research was conducted at the 'Aisyiyah Medical Center Surakarta Clinic. The data was processed using qualitative data analysis and simple statistical techniques.
Result: The research results showed that the need for health workers at the AMC Clinic based on the WISN method was 1 Dentist, 2 General Practitioners, 2 Nurses, 2 Midwives and 1 Pharmacy Personnel, this shows that the Clinic has an excess number of General Practitioner health workers but a shortage of Nurses.
Conclusion: The workload of General Practitioners and Dentists is low, the workload of Midwives and Pharmacy Personnel is normal, and the workload of Nurses is high.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Work Accidents Among Workers at Exploitation Facilities and Offshore Oil and Gas Production at PT X from 2018 – 2023
Authors: Priyoasmoro Cahyo Hardo , Zulkifli Djunaidi
Published: July 2024

Background: The workplace risks faced at PT X oil and gas company, located offshore Natuna, are relatively high evidenced by fluctuations in accidents from 2018 – 2022. In 2018, recordable injury attributable to accidents was recorded, then in 2019-2020, there were no accidents, and the prevalence increased in 2021-2022. The company analyzed the main causes responsible for work accidents during this period and carried out intervention measures in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program to reverse the trend in 2023. By implementing OHS program, the number of accidents in recordable injury category fell from 4 (2021- 2022) to 1 (2023). This shows that the program has been successful in managing work accidents. Considering that the investigation and analysis identified unsafe acts as the direct causes, Human Factor Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) method was used to analyze other factors associated with accidents.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate OHS program actions at PT X  in responding to increased work accidents in 2021-2022, and compare with recommendations for improvements from HFACS method.
Method: A qualitative design was used with secondary data, comprising 10 work accidents records and investigation reports for recordable injury cases from 2018 – 2022 available in PT X information system. Subsequently, the secondary data were then classified according to four failure stages in HFACS, namely unsafe acts, the precondition of unsafe acts, unsafe supervision, and organizational influence. This classification produced recommendations for improvement, which were then compared with the prevention intervention program for accidents at PT X.
Results: The results showed that OHS program intervention to reduce the number of accidents in 2023 was in accordance with the recommendations of HFACS analysis.
Conclusion: The application of HFACS in analyzing accidents records and investigation reports produced relatively comprehensive recommendations by focusing on the component stages. Several additional recommendations from the analysis of latent conditions will further improve OHS performance at PT X.
Factors Related to the Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus in the Kebon Baru Primary Health Center in South Jakarta in 2020
Authors: Tabitha Ruth , Syahrizal Syarif  , Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a health problem encountered in Indonesia as well as in the world, it can be seen from the number of sufferers that continues to increase every year. Data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) shows that the number of people with Diabetes Mellitus in 2015 has reached as many as 415 million people and increased in 2017 to 425 million people worldwide. The Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) showed an increase in the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Indonesia from 6.9% in 2013 to 8.5% in 2018. At the Kebon Baru Health Center, Diabetes Mellitus was among the top 10 diseases in 2019 with 529 cases. Various counseling programs to prevent non-communicable diseases are carried out, the priority program is by organizing the Chronic Disease Management Program (Pronalis) and by counseling.
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the factors associated with the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus at the Kebon Baru Community Health Center, South Jakarta, in 2020.
Method: This study used a quantitative approach with cross sectional design by analyzing the secondary data of the monthly report of Non-Communicable Diseases at Kebon Baru Primary Health Center in 2020. These data were collected in 2020 and analyzed in 2021.
Result: The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus at Kebon Baru Primary Health Care in 2020 was 16.5% with the average blood sugar level of 153 mg/dL. The variables that were proven to have a relationship with the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus were the variable age with a p value of 0.001 (OR 3.15; 95% CI 1.56-6.36) and the variable history Diabetes Mellitus with a p value of 0.00 (OR 5.3; 95% CI 2.74-10.37).
Conclusion: Patients who go to Kebon Baru Primary Health Care at the age ranging from 45 years and over have a 3.15 times risk of suffering from Diabetes Mellitus than those in the age group under 45 years. In addition, patients who go to the Kebon Baru Primary Health Center and have family members suffering from Diabetes Mellitus have a risk of 5.33 times to suffer from DM than those who do not.
Effectiveness of Simulating Magnetotransfer Therapy in Reducing the Severity of Depression in Post Stroke Patients
Authors: Lela Nurlela  , Susanto  , Hardianti  , Satria Eureka Nurseskasatmata  , Nur Syamsi Norma Lalla  , M. Khalid Fredy Saputra
Published: July 2024

Background: Stroke is an acute neurovascular disorder that causes long-term limitations to daily living activities and death throughout the world, causing sufferers to experience motor and cognitive impairment. Until now, patients suffering from brain injuries require Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with a method that non-invasively stimulates and studies the cerebral cortex which is large enough to produce the release of action potentials.
Objective: The aim of the research is to determine the effect of providing transmagnetic stimulation therapy on improving post-stroke depression.
Method: This research design uses a Nonequivalent control group design, where there are 2 groups, namely a control group and an intervention group, each group is measured 2 times, then the level of improvement in depression is assessed using the Hamilton depression rating scale score.
Results: The results obtained for the control group were 0.302 > 0.05 and the significant value for the intervention group was 0.000 < 0.05.
Conclusion: it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the average post test score of the control group and the average post test score of the intervention group.
EVALUACIÓN DEL PRENDIMIENTO Y DESARROLLO DE CLONES DE CAUCHO (Hevea brasiliensis) PROPAGADOS POR INJERTO EN LA SELVA PERUANA
Authors: Navarro Jorge M. , Alva Arévalo Alberto , Lozano Andi , Alva-Arévalo Celso Misael , García-Gonzales Patricia , Gaona-Jimenez Nery , Baselly-Villanueva Juan R. , Saavedra-Ramirez Jorge , Vallejos-Torres Geomar
Published: July 2024

Background. The latex yield in Hevea brasiliensis trees is highly variable; Therefore, it is important to propagate commercial clones of this species by grafting in order to standardize or improve latex yields and therefore improve the economic income of producers in this part of the Amazon region. Objective. To evaluate the attachment and development of rubber clones propagated by grafting in the Peruvian jungle. Methodology. Nine-month-old patterns installed in the field were used. These were grafted with budding rods from the commercial clones TR-1, FX-3864, RRIM-600, IAN-873 and MDF-180. A completely randomized block design was used with five treatments and three blocks with 15 experimental units; each containing 30 repetitions. The data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey's multiple range test (p<0.05) and the Kruskal Wallis test. Results. The best results in attachment and number of shoots were obtained in grafts with clone MDF-180 with values of 73.33 % and 7.83 shoots respectively; Regarding days to the appearance of the shoot and length, clone TR-1 presented it with 36.63 days and 27.47 cm; The largest leaf area was presented by the graft with clone IAN-873 with 55.46 cm2, while the highest chlorophyll content was obtained in grafts with clone RRIM-600 with 47.18 SPAD. Implications. More studies are required to establish the quality and adaptability of rubber clones propagated by grafting in different site conditions and establish patterns of tree productivity in a short time; Likewise, it is desired to evaluate the quality and quantity of latex produced by these clones. Conclusions. These results indicate the feasibility of propagating Hevea brasiliensis through shoot grafting in the field, which opens great possibilities for propagating rubber trees with better commercial characteristics, particularly with greater latex production.
Wadiah Savings Fund Strategy and Bank Products at Bank Syariah Indonesia
Authors: Yusuf Mohammad , Sanny Annisa , Ramadhan Zuhri , Arsya Muhammad Adika
Published: July 2024

This study aims to find out about the development of Islamic banks in Indonesia. This research is qualitative descriptive. This study included literature to examine the written sources such as scientific journals, books referesni, literature, encyclopedias, scientific articles, scientific papers and other sources that are relevant and related to the object being studied. As for the object of study of this research is in the form of texts or writings that describe and explain about the development of Islamic banks in Indonesia. Results from this study is Indonesian banking now enlivened by the presence of Islamic banks, which offers financial products and investment in a different way than conventional banks, as Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. The development of Islamic banking in Indonesia has become a benchmark for the success of the Islamic economic existence. Bank Muamalat as the first Islamic bank and a pioneer for other Islamic banks in Indonesia.
Actualización en Oftalmología Tomo 8
Authors: Vaca Antepara Washington Fernando , Riera Arrobo Edison Cristobal , ⁠Peña Pibaque María José , Sarango Coronel Maryuri Guicella , Jiménez Ramírez Jonathan Lenin , García Alcívar Diana Carolina , Villavicencio Mendoza Walter Geovanny
Published: July 2024

"Actualización en Oftalmología Tomo 8" es una obra que se inscribe en la serie de publicaciones periódicas de Cuevas Editores, dedicada a proporcionar información actualizada y relevante en el campo de la oftalmología. Este tomo, el octavo de la serie, ofrece una revisión exhaustiva de los avances recientes en diagnóstico, tratamiento y manejo de diversas patologías oculares.
STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES FOR CIVIL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA
Authors: Keremidchiev Spartak ,   Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria, Kaneva Ophelia ,   Varna Free University, Varna, Bulgaria
Published: July 2024

Seventeen years after Bulgaria's accession to the European Union is an appropriate period to assess the changes that have taken place in the civil sector and to highlight the current problems of its development. This is the research task of the study. In addition to the analytical part, a strategic framework and a model for supporting the development of CSOs have been developed. Despite positive changes, the main findings of the analysis are that there is a lag in the sustainability of the third sector: the territorial distribution of CSOs is highly uneven, and there is a lack of state policy for interaction with the sector. Two strategic alternatives are outlined. One is to maintain existing trends and adopt a position dealing with unimportant current and prospective issues; the other alternative has a purpose to concentrate on helping to solve important current societal problems and, to a greater extent, prospective ones.
Analysis of the volatility of the price of cassava in Cameroon: implications for food security
Authors: MBARGA EVOUNA Joseph serge , Ernest L. Molua  , Majory Meliko  , Borice Augustin Ngounou
Published: July 2024

With a contribution of up to 71% to CEMAC production, Cameroon is one of the major producers of cassava and taro, accounting for more than 83% of root and tuber production. It is the 11th largest producer in the world and the 4th in Africa. Cassava is a vital food source for over 500 million people, ranking as the third-largest source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. Its importance as a source of income for the majority of poor rural farmers in Cameroon cannot be overstated. However, there has been a persistent increase in the prices of cassava and other food commodities in Cameroon. This study was designed to investigate the determinants of cassava price volatility in Cameroon over the period 1994-2022. The TAR-MTAR method was employed in this study. Our results showed that cassava prices increased significantly by an average of 46% annually, with a volatility level of 30.8% annually and 177.8% over the entire period (1994-2022). This indicates that cassava prices have been rising rapidly and unpredictably, which can have various implications for consumers, farmers, and the economy as a whole. The research demonstrated that cassava price volatility occurred at the beginning, middle, and end of the year due to factors such as climate change, cassava yield, and interest rates. It has been suggested that the government should implement a mapping policy and selling models to ensure a stable supply of cassava.
External Radiation Dose to the Shore Crab of Chinnavilai, a High Background Natural Radiation Area
Authors: Merit Y. Anita , Smith V. Robin Perinba
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study was to determine the activity concentration and radiation dose of  radionuclides 226Ra, 228Ra & 40K in shore crab Hemigrapsus Sanguineus, in Chinnavilai, Kayakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Gamma spectrometry is used for determine activity concentration and radiation dose of radionuclides (226Ra, 228Ra & 40K.). The total dose values due to both internal and external contributions by all three studied radionuclides fell between 26.51 and 53.19 µGy/day. These values are far below the dose limits (10 mGy/day) prescribed for aquatic animals by the US Department of Energy (2002) and hence the animals are safe, radiologically as far as these radionuclides are concerned. The minimum internal dose for 228Ra in shore crab 0.30 and the external dose 16.42. The total dose for 228Ra in shore crab 16.72. The maximum internal dose for 228Ra in shore crab 0.64 and the external dose 30.03. The total dose for 228Ra in shore crab 30.67.
Genetic Validation of Advanced Backcross-derived Rice Lines for Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) Resistance via SSR Markers
Authors: Kumari R. Prathima , Anusha Ch. , Gowda M. A. Prajwal , Akhilandeshwari D. , Kumar R. Shravan , Prasad K. Rajendra , Hari Y.
Published: July 2024

Nilaparvata lugens (Stål), referred to as the brown planthopper (BPH), is a serious threat to paddy cultivation. It inflicts damage by feeding on rice plants and serves as a vector for the rice ragged stunt virus and the rice grassy stunt virus, both of which contribute to significant yield losses. The research was conducted during kharif-2021 at Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Warangal. SSR markers RM 3766 (for the Bph3 gene) and RM 586 (for the Bph4 gene) were used for molecular confirmation of resistance in BPH. The study revealed the presence of resistance genes in all resistant and moderately resistant lines, except Siddhi-BC2F6 BPH-BL-24, which was heterozygous (partial resistance) for Bph3, and Siddhi-BC2F6 BPH-BL-11 and Siddhi-BC2F6 BPH-BL-52, which were heterozygous (partial resistance) for Bph4. This genetic validation using SSR markers not only confirms the successful introgression of resistance traits but also enhances the efficiency of breeding programs aimed at developing durable BPH-resistant rice cultivars.
Two Years of Approaches
Authors: Tsiris Giorgos
Published: July 2024

Two Years of Approaches.
Reading the Music and Understanding the Therapeutic Process: Documentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Improvisational Music Therapy
Authors: Parker Deborah
Published: July 2024

This article is concerned primarily with the challenges of presenting clinical material from improvisational music therapy. My aim is to propose a model for the transcription of music therapy material, or “musicotherapeutic objects” (comparable to Bion’s “psychoanalytic objects”), which preserves the integrated “gestalt” of the musical experience as far as possible, whilst also supporting detailed analysis and interpretation. Unwilling to resort to use of visual documentation, but aware that many important indicators in music therapy are non-sounding, I propose a richly annotated score, where traditional music notation is integrated with graphic and verbal additions, in order to document non-sounding events. This model is illustrated within the context of a clinical case with a high functioning autistic woman. The four transcriptions, together with the original audio tracks, present significant moments during the course of music therapy, attesting to the development of the dyadic relationship, with reference to John Bowlby’s concept of a “secure base” as the most appropriate dynamic environment for therapy.
Leadership Styles and Relationship Conflict in Pakistani Banks: Exploring the Moderating Roles of Trust, Emotion, and Clarity
Authors: Mubashir Asim , Siddiqui Danish Ahmed
Published: July 2024

This study aims to explore the moderating impacts of cognitive trust, emotion regulation, and role clarity on the relationship between different leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire—and relationship conflict within the Pakistani banking sector. The objective is to understand how these moderating variables influence the dynamics between leadership approaches and interpersonal conflicts in a high-stress, compliance-driven environment. A quantitative research design was employed, targeting non-managerial staff across five major private banks in Pakistan. Data were collected through a self-administered survey using both digital and printed questionnaires. The survey assessed various constructs, including leadership styles, relationship conflict, cognitive trust, emotion regulation, and role clarity. SmartPLS 4 software was used to evaluate the measurement model and to test the hypothesized interactions between the variables. The analysis revealed that cognitive trust significantly moderated the relationship between transformational leadership and relationship conflict, suggesting that higher levels of trust can reduce conflicts in transformational leadership contexts. However, cognitive trust did not significantly moderate the effects of transactional and laissez-faire leadership on relationship conflict. Role clarity was found to be a critical moderating factor, effectively reducing relationship conflict across all three leadership styles, indicating its importance in providing clear expectations and reducing ambiguity in the workplace. Emotion regulation also played a significant moderating role in both transformational and transactional leadership, helping to mitigate relationship conflicts. However, it did not significantly moderate the relationship between laissez-faire leadership and relationship conflict. The findings underscore the importance of fostering cognitive trust, enhancing emotion regulation skills, and ensuring role clarity in organizational settings, particularly within the banking sector. By focusing on these moderating factors, organizations can better manage the adverse effects of different leadership styles on relationship conflicts, thereby improving overall team cohesion and productivity. This study provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between leadership styles and relationship conflict in a culturally specific context. It highlights the critical roles of cognitive trust, emotion regulation, and role clarity as moderating factors that can enhance leadership effectiveness and conflict management in the Pakistani banking sector.
Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Feeding Habits of Residents of Katagum LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeniji Oluwakemi ,   Department of Home Economics, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Bauchi State, Nigeria., Gbadebo Christiana , Oluwadare Adenike , Fadare Morufat , Abubakar Aishatu ,   Department of Home Economics and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.,   Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education, (Technical), Lagos State, Nigeria.,   Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education, Bauchi State, Nigeria.,   Department of Home Economics, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on feeding habits of inhabitants of Katagum local government Area of Bauchi state, Nigeria. The two nominal independent variables used in the descriptive survey are income level, and culture/ethnicity. This study employed the descriptive survey design. The population of the study was drawn from three districts council of Katagum local Government Area in Bauchi State Nigeria. Three hundred and ninety nine (399) respondents was conveniently selected using stratified random sampling and convenient sampling techniques, the instrument used for collecting data for this study was questionnaire named Socio-demographic characteristics data (SDCDQ) and food frequency list (FFL), data collected was statistically analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result revealed that income level was not significantly influenced by the feeding habit of the Katagum inhabitants, which implies that there is no significant difference between feeding habit and income level. The findings further discovered that culture/ethnicity shows there is no significant difference between feeding habit and culture/ethnicity; the study concludes that the inhabitant feeding habit was not influenced by their various cultures. Based on these findings it was recommended among others that the government should ensure food self-sufficiency and provide necessary infrastructure to stimulate economic activities, enhance incomes and improve living conditions of the poor.
Employee Perspectives on Financial Distress in Imo State Hospitality Industry
Authors: Igwe Amarachi ,   Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu 2001, Enugu State, Nigeria, Egbuchulam Ogonna E. , Nnaji Jacinta ,   Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu 2001, Enugu State, Nigeria,   Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu 2001, Enugu State, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

Financial distress in the hospitality industry affects both businesses and their employees. This study explores the perspectives of employees on financial distress within the hospitality sector in Imo State, Nigeria. The study addressed three research questions. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The study was carried out in Imo State Nigeria. 361 financial officers in the hotels within the hospitality industry in Owerri Imo State were the target population and random sampling was used to select 181 hotels whose financial officers served as the study respondents. Structured questionnaire was specifically designed for this study. The data was analyzed using mean, and standard deviation to provide an overview of employee perspectives on financial distress. The results indicate that a wide range of variables, such as economic downturns, irregular revenue, high cost of living, and management concerns within businesses, are responsible for financial hardship among employees in the hotel industry in Imo State. Employees also mentioned that worry, anxiety, and job instability were direct effects of their financial hardship. Based on the results, a number of suggestions are made to lessen financial hardship. These include putting in place financial literacy initiatives for staff members, enhancing management-staff communication and transparency, supporting ethical labor practices, and encouraging social support systems within the workplace.
Online Food Service Awareness and Perspective of Tertiary Institution Students: The Case of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
Authors: Oyesomi Fatimah ,   Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti 373, Nigeria, Osuoha Ifeanyi ,   Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti 373, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

This study assessed tertiary students’ awareness of the emergence of the online food delivery (OFD) services could be attributed to the changing nature of urban consumers. These consumers use food delivery services for a variety of reasons but, unsurprisingly, the most common reason seems to be the need for quick and convenient meals during or after a busy day. The study used the cross-sectional survey conducted in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, using random sampling technique. A total of 245 undergraduate students at the university were assessed with a structured online questionnaire. The data collected data was analyzed using Microsoft excel and GraphPad. Results showed that a majority of the students use online food services for their food service needs, hence the study concluded that the majority of the students at the University are aware of online food service. It was recommended that the quality of service of the online food service system needs improvement by enhancing the efficiency of service as well as accessibility, which will enable more students to opt for the food service and delivery system.
The Role of Home Management in Suicidal Mediation among Undergraduates in Nigeria
Authors: Okoro Joy Oluchukwu ,   Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu, Nigeria, Chukwuone Chiamaka A. ,   Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

This paper underscores the significance of home management in suicidal mediation especially among undergraduates in the three universities that offer Home Management in the Southeastern geopolitical zone in Nigeria. The Universities include, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. The study adopts a descriptive survey design. The population comprises 173 respondents. This is made up of 126 students and 47 lecturers chosen from the universities. The entire populations were used as the sample of the study because of the manageable size. A 27-item questionnaire entitled, Questionnaire on Home Management Suicidal Mediation (QHMSM) was deployed to elicit data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by three experts. The instrument was subjected to Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method to determine the internal consistency which yielded a coefficient of 0.91. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions. The study revealed that provision of a stable environment through active Home Management for a child enables him experience a childhood filled with both love and bond which help to reduce suicidal mediation amongst undergraduates. The study recommends that parents should provide the basic needs of children, as these will boost their morale and prevent instability. Children should be engaged in positive habits and activities so as to reduce incidence of drug abuse and other social vices.
Level of Knowledge of the Objectives of Teaching Patchwork and Quilting Craft in Colleges of Education in South-East Nigeria
Authors: Ugwu Elizabeth Nkechi ,   Department of Home Economics Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria., Chukwuone Chiamaka Adaobi , Ugwu Eunice Ifenyinwa ,   Department Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.,   Department Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Published: July 2024

The study sought to investigate the level of the knowledge possessed by Home Economics lecturers and students on the objectives of Patchwork and Quilting Craft. The design of the study was a descriptive survey. The study was carried out in Colleges of Education in South-East zone of Nigeria. The population of the study comprised of all the Home Economics lecturers and final year students in Colleges of Education. A census sampling approach was used in selecting all the lecturers and students for the study. A researcher-developed questionnaire titled, “Level of knowledge on the Objectives of Patchwork and Quilting Craft Questionnaire” was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts in Home Economics and Measurement and Evaluation in Universities and Colleges of Education. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach’s alpha procedure and an index of 0.84 was obtained. The instrument was administered and collected back by five research assistants. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Findings show that twenty-four possible specific objectives of teaching patchwork and quilting craft in colleges of education were identified. There was a significant difference at p < 0.05 between the mean ratings of Home Economics lecturers and students on the objectives of teaching patchwork and quilting craft. Based on the findings, it was recommended that lecturers and students of Home Economics should be adequately retrained to gain more knowledge of the objectives of patchwork and quilting craft in colleges of Education.
Delivering a Sustainable Dermatology Service
Authors: Tso Simon
Published: July 2024

Healthcare accounts for approximately 4.4% of global net carbon dioxide emissions in the world. In this paper, we discussed the NHS carbon footprint and the practical strategies to deliver a greener dermatology service at the individual, practitioner, service and corporate levels.
Editorial
Authors: Tso Simon
Published: July 2024

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Deep Learning-Driven Parameter Adaptation for Underwater Image Restoration
Authors: Martinho Laura , Pio José , Oliveira Felipe
Published: July 2024

In this paper we propose a learning-based approach to enhance underwater image quality by optimizing parameters and applying intensity transformations. Our methodology involves training a CNN Regression model on diverse underwater images to learn enhancing parameters, followed by applying intensity transformation techniques. In order to evaluate our approach, we conducted experiments using well-known underwater image datasets found in the literature, comprising real-world subaquatic images and we propose a novel underwater image dataset, composed by 276 images from Amazon turbid water rivers. The results demonstrate that our approach achieves an impressive accuracy rate in three different underwater image datasets. This high level of accuracy showcases the robustness and efficiency of our proposed method in restoring underwater images.
Cardiomyopathies: A Historical Journey
Authors: Orlando Porras Bueno Cristian , Lucero Olarte Jurado Mabel
Published: July 2024

This chapter in question provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of cardiomyopathy classifications, tracing the historical development of key concepts that have shaped the primary categorizations recognized in medical literature. It offers a critical analysis of the present state of cardiomyopathy classifications, exploring the nuances and contentious points within the latest frameworks proposed by leading health authorities such as the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). The narrative also encompasses the inception and transformation of the term ‘cardiomyopathy’ itself, culminating in the adoption of morphological-functional types that are crucial to the clinical management of these heart muscle disorders.
Visual Recognition and Prediction of Crack Propagation Trajectories
Authors: Ai Dihao
Published: July 2024

Accurately detecting and tracking cracks on construction materials, such as concrete and rock surfaces, is of paramount importance in the field of structural engineering and materials science. The presence and propagation of cracks in these materials can have significant implications for structural integrity and safety, making it crucial to develop robust methods for crack detection and tracking. This work explores the application of computer vision and deep learning algorithms in the visual recognition and prediction of crack propagation trajectories in construction materials. Specifically, a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar system and a static compression loading platform were constructed to simulate fracture processes in concrete and rock materials. The high-speed camera was used to capture the fracture process as a video or image sequence. An automatic pixel-level crack segmentation method was proposed to extract cracks at critical moments within the fracture video. Subsequently, the Long Short-Term Memory network was employed to learn temporal patterns and dependencies within the crack segmentation masks across consecutive frames. By leveraging the learned temporal patterns, the network can estimate how cracks will evolve and propagate in subsequent frames. The proposed method has potential applications in assessing structural integrity, understanding fracture mechanisms, and informing maintenance and repair decisions.
Data Acquisition System for Calibration of Handheld Digital Multimeters through Digital Image Processing
Authors: Felipe Hurtado Castaño José
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the project was to develop an automatic system for the acquisition and recognition of measurements taken by handheld digital multimeters through the use of images; this was proposed in order to improve their calibration process in the magnitudes of direct and alternating current, direct and alternating voltage, and electrical resistance. Thus, a system was developed to automatically capture, process, and recognize the values associated with multimeter readings in its calibration process, divided into three stages: The first stage consisted of creating a database with information of the multimeter models to be calibrated, the standard instrument (evaluating the feasibility of using it in the process), and the calibration points. In the second stage, an algorithm was developed to identify and classify the values displayed on the under-test multimeter. In the third stage, the process of uncertainty estimation, reporting, and evaluation of the validity of the results was carried out. From this last subprocess, it was determined that the capture and uncertainty estimation system is adequate to perform the calibration of the evaluated handheld digital multimeters.
Character Association Studies for Yield, Nutritional and Cooking Quality Characters in Coloured Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Billa Satish Chandra ,   MSc (Ag) Research scholar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural college, Bapatla, T Haritha , B Krishna Veni , M Swapna , M Tushara ,   Scientist (Plant Breeding), Agricultural college farm, Bapatla,   Principal Scientist and Head, Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla,   Assistant professor, Agricultural college, Bapatla,   Scientist (Plant Breeding), Agricultural Research Station
Published: July 2024

In the present study 35 coloured rice genotypes along with three checks were evaluated in Randomized Complete Block Design for yield, nutritional and cooking quality traits to study association between the yield, nutritional and cooking quality traits. Correlation studies showed positive and significant correlation of grain yield per plant with yield contributing characters like ear bearing tillers per plant, panicle length, test weight, number of filled grains per panicle and some nutritional characters like protein content and anthocyanin content. The path analysis revealed that traits like ear bearing tillers per panicle, test weight, number of filled grains per panicle, alkali spreading value and anthocyanin content showed not only positive direct effect but also positive correlation with grain yield suggesting the importance of direct selection for above characters. The residual effect in the present study was 0.3696 and 0.2348 at phenotypic and genotypic levels respectively, indicating that the characters included in the present study clearly explained the direct and indirect effects on the dependent variable to some extent.
Efficacy of Novel Fungicides for the Management of false smut of Rice Caused by Ustilaginoidea virens
Authors: VA Patil ,   Main Rice Research Centre, Soil and Water Management Research Unit, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450., VP Prajapati , PD Ghoghari , PB Patel , HE Patil ,   Main Rice Research Centre, Soil and Water Management Research Unit, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450.,   Main Rice Research Centre, Soil and Water Management Research Unit, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450.,   Main Rice Research Centre, Soil and Water Management Research Unit, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450.,   Main Rice Research Centre, Soil and Water Management Research Unit, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450.
Published: July 2024

In the present investigation eight fungicides were tested against the false smut disease of rice during kharif-2016-19. Among the different fungicides evaluated, two sprays of Trifloxystrobin 25% + Tebuconazole 50% (75 WG) at 0.03 per cent (4 gm/10 l) and Propiconazole 25 EC at 0.025 per cent (10 ml/10 l.) applied at booting and post flowering stage were found effective for the management of false smut. The other effective fungicides were Mancozeb 75 WP, Tebuconazole 25.9 EC, Tricyclazole 75 WP, Kresoxim methyl 50 SC, Azoxystrobin 23 SC and Carbendazim 50 WP.
Genetic Gain and Productivity Trend Analysis for the Yield of Rice Varieties in Central India
Authors: Sao Abhinav ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, India, SK Nair , Gauraha Deepak , Chandel Girish ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, India,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, India,   Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur
Published: July 2024

The genetic gains and productivity trends were estimated for rice varieties developed by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur, India from 1905 to 2021 to assess the improvement in rice breeding programme. During this period (categorized into three different phases – 1, 2 and 3), 90 rice varieties were developed. Twenty-four varieties that became popular in different phases (Seven popular landraces from Phase 1, six varieties from Phase 2 and 11 varieties from Phase 3) were selected and evaluated for yield over five consecutive years (2017 to 2021) under replicated trials. The study revealed highest genetic gain of 1.50% for yield in the varieties that were released in Phase 2 with a yield enhancement of about 51 kg ha-1 year-1, followed by a genetic gain of 1.03% (43 kg ha-1 year-1) during Phase 3 and least genetic gain of 0.159% (4 kg ha-1 year-1) in Phase 1. This increase seems to be a result of planned and strategic research in crop improvement coupled with improved agronomic practices.
Field Screening of Genotypes for Resistance to Major Rice Pests
Authors: K Karthikeyan ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi-679306, KV Faseela , KR Biji , Ch Padmavathi , AP Padmakumari ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi-679306,   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi-679306,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030
Published: July 2024

Preliminary screening studies against rice stem borer and leaf folder were conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi during kharif 2016 and rabi 2016-17 involving 14 rice cultures and susceptible check TN 1. The promising rice genotypes were evaluated under All India Coordinated Research Project on Rice (AICRPR) Hyderabad during kharif 2017, 2018 and 2019 under Stem borer screening trial, Leaf folder screening trial and multiple pest resistance screening trial. The rice culture KAUPTB 0627-2-11 (Cul 06-1) offered resistance to stem borer (both dead hearts and white ears). Cultures JS1,3,5 and 7 showed tolerance to both Stem borer and Leaf folder while Cul M9 exhibited field tolerance to multiple pests like Stem borer, mixed population of planthoppers and leaf folder