bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Regulating the Use of Solitary Confinement in US Prisons
Authors: Friedman Brandon
Published: September 2021

Statement of Significance
This article aims to summarize relevant literature on the topic of prolonged solitary confinement from the perspective of the medical sciences to outline the detrimental health impacts associated with this practice, evaluate the extent to which the current use of this practice in the United States (US) aligns with the recommendations outlined in human rights literature, and offer recommendations to further regulate the use of solitary confinement in prisons to better align with the rehabilitative goals of the US criminal justice system.
This review details the well-studied physical and psychological harms associated with prolonged solitary confinement to support the notion that restrictions should be placed on the use of this practice for the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. Additionally, it reviews the recommendations for appropriate use of this practice outlined in human rights literature and examines how the contemporary utilization of solitary confinement within US prisons fails to meet these proposed standards. Finally, this article offers specific recommendations regarding the appropriate settings in which solitary confinement should be used, key regulations to limit the extent of its use, and additional measures to minimize harm to incarcerated individuals.
The limitations of this study include the decision to pursue a targeted literature review, as opposed to an exhaustive systematic review, which may have excluded specific arguments relevant to this paper’s discussion. Further, the scope of this article was focused on a discussion on the topic of prolonged solitary confinement and did not comment on the separate issue regarding the moral permissibility of the solitary confinement, as a whole. Finally, the cultural differences between the US and other high-income countries may limit the ability to compare models of rehabilitation in correctional institutions between these nations, suggesting that the proposed impact of the chosen recommendations should be interpreted with caution.
Harnessing the potential of extracurricular opportunities to enhance graduate employability in higher education
Authors: Moxey Maria , Simpkin Edward
Published: September 2021

This paper addresses the emerging theme in the literature that graduates often do not demonstrate the relevant skills to employers in job applications, interviews and in the workplace, and that HEIs should harness the potential of extra-curricular opportunities to enhance employability (Tchibozo, 2007; Griffiths et al., 2017). This study reports on a survey which was distributed to students in voluntary committee roles at one university to garner information around students’ ability to identify the skills gained in their roles that are transferable as employability skills. The students’ level of confidence and readiness to articulate these skills during the job application process was then explored. Results suggest that, while students feel as though they are confident and ready to draw on skills developed in extra-curricular voluntary roles, questions could be raised as to whether their ability to identify and articulate them accurately reflects their level of confidence. Therefore, a workshop and resource have been created as part of the project to help students be able to recognise and articulate the employability skills gained.
Task-specific short PowerPoints for effective off-campus learning in Diagnostic Radiography
Authors: Elliott James
Published: September 2021

This case study details the implementation of task-specific PowerPoint™ presentations for an undergraduate diagnostic radiography module in response to the first COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom. A series of short, focussed learning materials was created over a two-month period to alleviate student anxieties and improve assessment literacy concerning evidence-based practice and research skills. Alternative file sizes were offered with optional embedded narration for time- or internet-poor students. Statistical tracking on the Blackboard virtual learning environment showed high levels of student interaction, with positive qualitative feedback and satisfactory impact upon assessment outcomes. A correlation between a lack of content usage and poor academic results could be inferred, with three students failing one or both assessments through reduced or absent use. Despite the benefits of weekly additional content, it was not possible to ascertain whether students viewed/listened to downloaded files. Furthermore, instructional presentations may encourage surface learning rather than a deeper comprehension. Recommendations include using video streaming platforms to provide meta-data on student interaction alongside periodic formative assessments for confirmation of comprehension. Lastly, this research recognises remote learning’s potential to alienate students who prefer in-person teaching in a more sociable environment.
HE staff’s attitudes and expectations about their role in induction activities
Authors: Devis-Rozental Camila , Clarke Susanne
Published: September 2021

The views of higher education staff regarding their role on the induction period has not been fully explored. Yet this transition to university is a complex for students. In the UK, many students who are going to university leave home, some for the first time, having to learn to deal with many new and sometimes difficult situations they may not have come across before. During the induction period students come across many staff within the university and these interactions are vital to support students in developing a sense of belonging within the university community. This small-scale project sought to evaluate the current provision for the induction process in a UK university to identify areas for improvement, by seeking the views regarding the induction activities from staff within a UK university. Findings from a staff survey with 58 participants suggest opportunities to improve practice. The main areas identified were a need for better communication between teams and effective training and support for staff to understand the issues students may face and type of support they will need. Additionally, the need to develop a more unifying understanding of every member of the university as an active participant within the induction process was highlighted.
Gestão de organizações artísticas: panorama e perspectiva para a produção acadêmica
Authors: Araújo Bianca Cruz de , Davel Eduardo
Published: September 2021

Organizações artísticas criam, promovem e distribuem práticas artísticas por meio de experiências. Nas últimas quatro décadas, o campo de pesquisa sobre a gestão de organizações artísticas vem ganhando força e interesse. Embora a prática da gestão de organizações artísticas ocorra desde o primórdio das civilizações, as pesquisas sobre suas práticas gerenciais e singularidades são recentes, reduzidas e dispersas. O objetivo deste artigo é integrar, sistematizar e consolidar a produção acadêmica sobre a gestão de organizações artísticas. Os resultados da pesquisa fornecem um panorama da produção acadêmica, categorizando e estruturando singularidades, temas e desafios de pesquisa. Um desafio significativo consiste na integração da estética organizacional como perspectiva promissora para o avanço da pesquisa futura sobre organizações artísticas e suas práticas de gestão. A principal contribuição desta pesquisa é a inauguração, no Brasil, de uma visão integrada, ampla e consolidada da produção acadêmica sobre a gestão de organizações artísticas, destacando suas singularidades, práticas gerenciais e perspectiva renovadora para orientar a produção acadêmica.
Two-Dimensional Ethnicity
Authors: Baghdadi Parsa
Published: September 2021

A Study of the Misguided Man in Modernism , Finding a Savior in Reaching the Utopia in society of the celebrities and celebrityism
Dos blocos ao texto: Dicas para programar com BlueJ
Authors: Carnetti Alison , Weber João , Giraffa Lucia
Published: September 2021

Neste guia, são apresentados alguns ambientes para se ensinar programação, desde o nível mais iniciante (para aqueles que nunca programaram) até níveis mais avançados, como o ensino considerando o paradigma Programação Orientada a Objetos (POO). Nessa perspectiva, seu objetivo é auxiliar na escolha de ambientes para o ensino de programação, denominados de IDE (Integrated Development Environment), os quais se caracterizam por combinar recursos para criação de código, em determinada linguagem em uma única interface gráfica (GUI), buscando, com isso, facilitar o desenvolvimento da programação.
The Students Perception on the Use of E-Book as Learning Sources at The Sixth Semester Students of English Education Study Program of Baturaja University
Authors: Yulia Henny
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study was to find out the students perceptions on the use of e-book as learning sources at the sixth semester students of English Education Study Program of Baturaja University.The population of the research was 22 students majoring in English study program. The writer took 22 students by using total sampling.This study used descriptive qualitative method and the data was collected by using questionaire. The questionnaire consists of 20 items in the form of five likert scale. The  result of the study showed that 92.90% students had positive response and support e book as learning sources. It indicated that e book was easy to use. By using e book the both students and lecturers can improve their creativity.
Leadership Skills Training for Teachers as Leaders: The Research Report on the Erasmus+ CBHE Project. Development of Skills and Teachers Training for Leadership/DeSTT
Authors: Tazhina Gainiya , Figus Alessandro , Bouzas-Lorenzo Ramón , Spulber Diana
Published: September 2021

The DeSTT concept of teacher training for leadership examines the importance of non-formal education, i.e., training for teachers. The monitoring study revealed the urgent needs of Kazakhstani teachers in training their leadership skills. The paper analyzes two sets of research questions (each consists of 6 sub-questions), which we defined as follows: 1) What are the challenges of teacher training/upskilling for leadership and their involvement in the local community? This group of questions was studied at the stage of preparing the project proposal. 2) What are the impacts of DeSTT training on teachers' leadership skills and experiences? This group of questions was studied during the 2nd year of the project lifetime. The purpose of this paper is to indicate the findings and implementation of the concept of preparing teachers for leadership from the project proposal launch to the execution of pilot trainings. Research methods employed in the study are interviews of universities specialists and analyzes of the State data/reports for the project proposal. Observations of training participants and post-training interviews were used to study the 2nd group of research questions. The findings of the study confirm the data obtained in both groups of interviews and observations. Participants were enthusiastic and interested in the pieces of training, aware and confident of the need to continue learning, share experiences, and develop leadership skills achieved in DeSTT training. The reflection on the central terms of leadership and training has proved to be crucial for teachers. Further research is to survey the implications of the DeSTT project for all its consumers. The dissemination and sustainability perspective of the project is to collaborate with the National Center ORLEU for training leadership skills to the instructors from 17 regional branches who, in turn, will train teachers for leadership.

The authors acknowledge the Erasmus Plus CBHE for funding the DeSTT project.
Analisis Produksi Dan Pendapatan Usahatani Kacang Tanah (Arachis hypogea L) Di Desa Kedungbulus Kecamatan Gembong Kabupaten Pati
Authors: Eko Suharyono,  dan Sumardi Kiswanto,
Published: September 2021

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengkaji pendapatan bersih dan pengaruh biaya benih, pupuk, pestisida dan tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan bersih usahatani tanaman kacang tanah di desa Kedungbulus kecamatan Gembong kabupaten Pati. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif analisis. Populasi (jumlah petani) yang membudidayakan tanaman kacang tanah sebanyak 144 dengan luas kepemilikin yang beragam antara 0,175 s/d 1,000 ha. Jumlah sampel diambil dengan menggunakan teknik sampling acak bertingkat (stratified random sampling) berdasarkan luas. Analisis data menggunakan analisis pendapatan bersih dan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian usahatani tanaman kacang tanah di desa Kedungbulus kecamatan Gembong kabupaten Pati memberikan pendapatan bersih sebesar Rp 17.509.367,54/ha/musim tanam, dan biaya benih, biaya pupuk, biaya pestisida dan biaya tenaga kerja berpengaruh sangat signifikan terhadap pendapatan bersih usahatani tanaman kacang tanah. Kata kunci : Pendapatan bersih, usahatani, kacang tanah
Analisis Usahatani Semangka Varietas Round Dragon 311 Di Kelompok “Tani Maju” Desa Winong Kecamatan Penawangan Kabupaten Grobogan
Authors: R. Pramono, dan  Sutopo Nurul Komariyah,
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar keuntungan, kelayakan usaha, serta mengetahui pengaruh biaya sarana produksi dan tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan petani semangka varietas Round Dragon 311. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kelompok Tani Maju Desa Winong Kecamatan Penawangan Kabupaten Grobogan pada bulan Desember sampai bulan Mei 2019. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey dengan melakukan analisis deskriptif dan uji statistik, pengambilan sampel dengan metode sensus, dan pengumpulan data dengan observasi dan wawancara. Metode analisis data menggunakan perhitungan : Biaya produksi, penerimaan dan pendapatan. Untuk menghitung kelayakan usahatani menggunakan : RCR, BEP dan ROI. Sedangkan untuk mengetahui pengaruh sarana produksi dan tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan digunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan : 1). Pendapatan rata-rata usahatani semangka varietas Round Dragon 311 sebesar Rp. 26.584.928 Per hektar. Dengan kelayakan RCR 1,98. BEP(Rp) = 1.772 (real Rp. 3.500/Kg). BEP(Q) = 7.770 Kg (real 15.366 Kg). ROI = 98,04%. 2). Analisis pengaruh sarana produksi dan tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatam usahatani semangka varietas Round Dragon 311 diperoleh persamaan Y= –187229.717–2.410X1ns+ 0.606X2ns+3.144X3ns+ 2.147X4*. Kesimpulan: Usahatani semangka varietas Round Dragon 311 di kelompok tani Maju desa Winong kecamatan Penawangan kabupaten Grobogan menguntungkan dan layak diusahakan secara simultan sarana produksi dan tenaga kerja berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap pendapatan usahatani semangka varietas Round Dragon 311, namun secara parsial hanya tenaga kerja yang berpengaruh nyata terhadap pendapatan usahatani semangka varietas Round Dragon 311. Kata kunci : Analisis, Usahatani, Semangka varietas Round Dragon 311.
Pengaruh Desain Produk, Harga, dan Promosi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Usaha Rumahan Buket Bunga Victoria di Kota Ambon
Authors: Tabelessy Walter
Published: September 2021

The objectives to be achieved by the research are to analyze the effect of product design on purchasing decisions, analyze the effect of price on purchasing decisions, and analyze the influence of promotions on purchasing decisions. The object of this research is the home business of Viktoria Flower Bouquet in Ambon City with the type of research used in this research is quantitative research. The population in this study were consumers of the Victoria Flower Bouquet Shop in Ambon City. The sampling technique used in this study is a non-probability sampling technique using a convenience sampling technique using a sample of 100 respondents. The data analysis technique in this study uses multiple regression analysis with the help of the SmartPLS 3.0 application and the IBM SPSS ver application. 22. Based on the results of data analysis, the overall hypothesis proposed can be accepted.
 
Tujuan yang hendak dicapai dapat penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh desain produk terhadap keputusan pembelian, menganalisis pengaruh harga terhadap keputusan pembelian, dan menganalisis pengaruh promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian. Objek penelitian ini adalah usaha rumahan Buket Bunga Viktoria di Kota Ambon dengan jenis penelitian yag digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen Toko Buket Bunga Victoria di Kota Ambon. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik non probability sampling dengan menggunakan teknik convenience sampling dengan menggunakan sampel sebanyak 100 responden. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi berganda dengan bantuan aplikasi SmartPLS 3.0 dan aplikasi IBM SPSS ver. 22. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, maka secara keseluruhan hipotesis yang diusulkan dapat diterima.
NEFROPROTECTOR EFFECT OF CORN SILK (Stigma maydis) ETHANOL EXTRACT ON GENTAMICIN INDUCED IN WISTAR RATS
Authors: Nessa Nessa , Andriza Ridho , Nurdin Hazli , Asra Ridho
Published: September 2021

Corn silk (Stigma maydis) is one part of the corn plant that contains useful chemical compounds, including flavonoid compounds. This study aimed to determine the nephroprotective effect of corn silk ethanol extract on male white rats. This type of research is an experimental study, where animals were grouped into 5 groups consisting of the negative control group only given 0.5% NaCMC suspension orally, the positive group given gentamicin 80 mg/kgBW intraperitoneally. the treatment group of corn silk extract doses of 250, 500, and 1000 mg/KgBW, the group was given an extract suspension orally for 8 days. On the 3rd day of extract administration, gentamicin was administered intraperitoneally 1 hour after administration of the extract until the 8th day extract administration. On the 8th day urine was collected for microscopic examination and on the 9th day blood was taken from the orbital vein of the eye to measure serum creatinine and urea levels, after that the animals were sacrificed and their ratio of kidney weight and histopathology was calculated. gentamicin showed a significant decrease in serum creatinine and urea levels when compared to the positive control group. Histopathological analysis also showed an increase in cell regeneration and the lowest percentage of tubular epithelial cell damage among other doses. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that there was a nephroprotector effect on the ethanolic extract of corn silk and a variation of the dose of 1000 mg/KgBW was effective as a nephroprotector.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Pariwisata Terintegrasi E-Ticket Mobile dengan Metode Extreme Programming (Studi Kasus Dinas Pariwisata Karangasem)
Authors: Prayoga Bhiantara Ida Bagus , Indrawan Gede , Aryanto Kadek Yota Ernanda
Published: September 2021

Pariwisata merupakan suatu kegiatan dilakukan oleh manusia secara kelompok maupun perorangan untuk mengunjungi tempat yang menarik didalam wilayah suatu negara sendiri atau negara lain. Kabupaten Karangasem merupakan salah satu kabupaten di Bali yang memiliki banyak tempat wisata menjadi daerah yang cukup sering dikunjungi wisatawan. Namun pendataan tempat wisata oleh Dinas Pariwisata masih dilakukan secara konvensional sehingga diperlukan pegawai serta waktu untuk melakukan pendataan tehadap tiket tempat wisata. Untuk itu dilakukan pengembangan “Sistem Informasi Pariwisata Terintegrasi E-Ticket Mobile dengan Metode Extreme Programming”. Metode Extreme Programming merupakan metode yang mengutamakan kecepatan sehingga sangat cocok untuk digunakan mengingat kebutuhan saat ini diperlukan pengembangan sistem yang mengharuskan cepat dan akurat. Metode ini memiliki 4 tahapan yaitu perencanaan, desain, penulisan code dan pengujian. Pada pengujian black box, output yang dihasilkan sistem sudah berfungsi sesuai dengan harapan. Dari pengujian running time menunjukan rata-rata waktu menyelesaikan setiap proses adalah 479 ms. Pada pengujian respon pengguna menunjukan sistem dapat digunakan dengan baik.
Productivity Enhancement in Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) through Improved Crop Management Practices on Farmers’ Field
Authors: Saravanakumar S. , Alagesan P. , Premalatha A. , Srinivasan R. D. , Thirumoorthi M.
Published: September 2021

Urd bean (Vigna mungo L.) or black gram is one of the important pulse crop cultivated over 1000 ha area in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. Attempts were made to reduce the yield gap of black gram by adopting integrated crop management practices through cluster frontline demonstrations during 2016-2020 in 250 farmers’ field. The integrated crop management practices comprised of high yielding black gram variety, seed treatment with rhizobium, foliar application of micronutrients, integrated plant protection measures were demonstrated. The results showed that number of pods and seeds per plant were increased by 7.66 and 10.54 per cent respectively over farmers practice. Similarly the average higher grain yield of 7.68 quintal/ha recorded in demonstration plots compared to 6.51 quintal/ha in farmers practice with a yield advantage of 17.99 per cent over the farmer practices. The average extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 1.17 quintal/ha, 0.83 quintal/ha, and 9.75 per cent respectively. About 71.6 per cent farmers were satisfied with the improved crop production technologies. Considering the above facts, Frontline demonstrations were carried out in a systematic and scientific manner on farmer’s field to show the worth of improved production management technologies in black gram for further adoption.
Identifying the Entrepreneurship Behavioral Dimension of Tribal Dairy Farmers in Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Gupta Ravi Kumar , Saha Anindita , Tiwari Pravin Kumar
Published: September 2021

Dairy farming is not an essential part of farming but also the most appropriate productive system, with enormous potential for improving the socio-economic status of dairy farmers in the tribal region. The study was conducted during 2018-19 in the Northern Hill Region of Chhattisgarh to identify the dimension of entrepreneurial behaviour of tribal dairy farmers with the help of Principal Component Analysis (PCA). It extracted the important information to display the pattern of similarity between the observations from the statistical data of tribal dairy farmers and to represent the new set of orthogonal variables as risk bearing ability, level of interest, level of confidence, managerial ability, innovativeness, motivation, optimistic attitude, and risk respectively.
Pengaruh Current Ratio (CR), Debt To Asset Ratio (DAR), Perputaran Persediaan (Inventory Turnover) Dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Perusahaan Property Dan Real Estate Di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Samosir Hottua
Published: September 2021

Tujuan penelitian untuk menguji dan menganalisis Pengaruh Current Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio, Perputaran Persediaan (Inventory Turnover), dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Profitabilitas pada Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) secara parsial maupun secara simultan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dengan jumlah 46 perusahaan pada periode  2012  –  2016.  Sampel  pada  penelitian  ini  menggunakan  penarikan  data dengan cara purposive Sampling. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 31 perusahaan dengan jumlah pengamatan sebanyak 155 pengamatan. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah Current Ratio secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap  Profitabilitas.  Debt  to  Asset  Ratio  secara  parsial  tidak  berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Profitabilitas, Perputaran Persediaan secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Profitabilitas. Ukuran Perusahaan secara parsial berpengaruh dan tidak signifikan terhadap Profitabilitas. Current Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio,   Perputaran   Persediaan   dan   Ukuran   Perusahaan   secar   simultan   tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Profitabilitas pada Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2012 – 2016.
COVID-19: Need of the hour to revisit asymptomatic prevalence of coronavirus pandemic
Authors: Avoi Richard , Syed Abdul Rahim Syed Sharizman , Jeffree Mohammad Saffree , Pasupuleti Visweswara Rao
Published: September 2021

Since the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic unfolded in China (Huang et al., 2020) back in December 2019, thus far, more than five million people were infected with the virus and 333,401 death were recorded worldwide (WHO, 2020b). The exponential increase in number shows that COVID-19 spreads faster compared to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). A study (Zou et al., 2020) has shown that high viral loads of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are detected in symptomatic patients soon after the onset of symptoms, wherein the load content is higher in their nose than in their throat. Furthermore, the same study has revealed similar viral loads between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Therefore, these findings may suggest the possibility of COVID-19 transmission earlier before the onset of symptoms itself. In the early stages of the pandemic, the control measures carried out have focused on screening of symptomatic person; at the time, the whole world thought that the spread of SARS-Cov-2 would only occur through symptomatic person-to-person transmission. In comparison, transmission in SARS would happen after the onset of illness, whereby the viral loads in the respiratory tract peaked around ten days after the development of symptoms by patients (Peiris et al., 2003). However, case detection for SARS (i.e. screening of symptomatic persons) will be grossly inadequate for the current COVID-19 pandemic, thus requiring different strategies to detect those infected with SARS-CoV-2 before they develop the symptoms.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Prevention Among Mothers in Endemic and Non-Endemic Locations of Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia
Authors: Sari Tyagita Widya , Yuliea Martha Saptariza , Siregar Novita Meqimiana , Muttaqin Raudhatul
Published: September 2021

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus, which is one of the serious public health problems in Indonesia, particularly Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia. One of the DHF endemic locations in Pekanbaru City is Payung Sekaki Health Centre, where 52 DHF cases and no deaths were reported in 2018. The number of DHF cases has increased to 53 and caused 1 death in January-August 2019 period (CFR = 1.89%). Karya Wanita Rumbai Health Centre is one of the DHF non-endemic areas in Pekanbaru City, where only 10 DHF cases and no deaths were reported in January-August 2019 period. The purpose of this study was to compare the knowledge, attitude, and practice of DHF prevention between mothers in endemic and non-endemic areas of Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia. The design of this study was observational, with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used in this study was accidental sampling, which included 100 respondents from each region. The data source of this study consisted of primary and secondary data. Data analysis was performed using bivariate analysis with Mann Whitney statistical test because the data were not normally distributed. The results of the study showed that there were no differences in knowledge (p-value = 0.912) and attitude (p-value = 0.065) of DHF prevention between mothers living in the endemic and non-endemic areas of Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia. However, there were differences in practice of DHF prevention between mothers (p-value = 0.002) living in the endemic and non-endemic areas of Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia. The conclusion of this study is that there is no difference in knowledge and attitude of DHF prevention between mothers living in the endemic and non-endemic areas, but there are differences in DHF prevention practice between mothers living in the endemic and non-endemic areas of Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia.
Perceived Status towards COVID-19 Mitigation Measures among Medical Students in Malaysian Borneo
Authors: Florence Marieanne , Abdul Said Ateeqah , Jing Chong Wen , Sundara Rajan Jaya Dhaarshini , Ramachandaran Karrthigeyan , Mohd Yamin Muhamad Luqman Hakim , Azmi Nur Syahierra , Han Yeap Jia , Atil Azman , Musleh Awang Setia , Omar Azizan , Ibrahim Mohd Yusof
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Mitigation measures are important in curbing COVID-19 infection. However, people’s adherence to the control measures is depending upon their knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards the disease. This study aims to determine the KAP on COVID-19 and its associated factors among medical students in Malaysian Borneo during the period of the pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of 248 medical students from University Malaysia Sabah was conducted from August to September 2020. The survey instrument was adapted from a previously validated questionnaire on COVID-19. Descriptive statistics and simple logistic regression were conducted.

Results: The mean age of respondents was 22.0 (SD 1.4) years. Majority (65.7%, n= 163) were clinical students, female gender (70.6%, n= 175), and Bumiputera ethnic (46.8%, n= 116). 211 (85.1%), 191 (77.0%) and 163 (65.7%) of the respondents have good level of knowledge, positive attitude and good practice respectively.

Conclusion: The medical students are updated with the current health issues especially on COVID-19. They are aware of the attributes of the disease and have concerns in taking good care of themselves. Further study needs to be implemented among the groups of non-medical student of the same institution to compare their KAP on COVID-19.
A Report on a Visit to the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University
Authors: Kaur Narinderjeet , Chin Abraham , Tan Eric , Giloi Nelbon , Hj Ibrahim Mohd Yusof , Hussain Syed Shajee
Published: September 2021

Introduction: In August 2018, three Master of Public Health (MPH) students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah visited the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH), Nagasaki University in Japan.

Methods: They were joined by a faculty lecturer from the Community and Family Medicine Department. The objective of the ten-day educational trip was to attend the short course on Spatial Eco-Epidemiology Technologies at Public Health at Nagasaki University, School of TMGH.

Results: The trip provided students with practical and theoretical experience of the latest technologies in the field of spatial eco-epidemiology. It also provided an opportunity to learn from the Japanese culture and gave them a well-rounded foundation upon which to build their knowledge for future careers in public health.

Conclusion: This fantastic opportunity would not have been possible without the generous support and funding provided by UMS Student Mobility Programme.
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Authors: Blanca María Isabel , Galiano José
Published: September 2021

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of the B-Lynch technique as a treatment for postpartum hemorrhage due to intraoperative uterine atony in patients of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño Hospital. Methods: Descriptive cut study, with a field design, transversal and prospective. The sample consisted of 60 patients who presented intraoperative uterine atony, the B-Lynch technique was applied and they were treated at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño Hospital, during the period March 2016 - March 2017. Results: Average age of 26 years was evidenced, patients with II pregnancies, gestational age at term and controlled pregnancies predominated, with previous hemoglobin and hematocrit values with a posterior average lower than that before surgery. In 100 % of the cases, the hemorrhagic problem was successfully resolved, with the patients being discharged from the hospital. Conclusion: The B-Lynch technique proved to be an easy, fast and successful procedure in the management of postpartum hemorrhage due to intraoperative uterine atony, which is why its use is recommended. Keywords: B-Lynch, Uterine Atony, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Intraoperative
Factores de riesgo genético y diagnóstico prenatal
Authors: Morales de Machín Alisandra , Urdaneta Karelis , Borjas Lisbeth , Méndez Karile , Machín Enrique , Bracho Ana
Published: September 2021

Objective: To identify genetic risk factors and frequency and to describe congenital defects of the fetus. Methods: The research was conducted at the Genetic Research Institute of the Faculty of Medicine. University of Zulia. Maracaibo. We studied patients who attend to the prenatal genetic clinic. According to the Genetic risk factors Identified, it indicated different prenatal diagnostic procedures: fetal echography, fetal echocardiography, triple maternal serum marker, amniocentesis for fetal karyotype and molecular analysis. Results: We included 568 patients. 79.05% of the total showed only one genetic risk factor and the 20.95% two or more. The advanced maternal age was the most frequent genetic risk factor found (40.85%), followed by first-degree family history with a congenital defect (35.21%), abnormal fetal echography (13.73%), exposure to teratogenic agents (10.39%), history of recurrent abortion (7.04%), history of fetal death (4.22%), consanguinity (1.93%), and history of neonatal death (1.76%). They were diagnosed 101 fetuses with congenital defects, one balanced translocation, two fetal deaths and 26 spontaneous abortions. Conclusion: The genetic risk factors identification, served as a starting point to indicate prenatal diagnostic procedures allowed a health evaluation of the fetus and adequate genetic counseling. Key words: Prenatal diagnosis, Risk factors, Genetic counseling.
Manejo de neoplasias malignas gastrointestinales durante el embarazo
Authors: Reyna-Villasmil Eduardo
Published: September 2021

The incidence of cancer during pregnancy is rare and is often diagnosed in advanced stages. The frequency has increased due to delayed motherhood along with the increase in age-dependent malignancies among young adults. The most common cancers diagnosed during pregnancy are breast, cervical, hematological (lymphomas and acute leukemias) and melanoma. The least common are gastrointestinal. Diagnosis is challenging, the symptomatology is often attributed to the symptoms of pregnancy, which could delay diagnosis and allow the cancer to progress to advanced stages. Treating physicians have two problems in these pregnant women: the need for early treatment of maternal cancer and the timing of termination of pregnancy. Physicians should be aware of the challenges associated with managing pregnant women with this condition and quickly formulate therapeutic plans according to gestational age. Keywords: Malignant tumors, Gastrointestinal system, Cancer, Management, Diagnosis, Treatment.
Diagnóstico prenatal de iniencefalia. Reporte de caso.
Authors: Torres-Cepeda Duly , Reyna-Villasmil Eduardo , Rondón-Tapia Martha
Published: September 2021

Iniencephaly is an infrequent and fatal neural tube defect that affects the occiput and neck, this occurs together with the widening of the foramen magnum, rachischisis and marked retro-flexion of the head. This entity belongs to the group of defects of neural tube closure. About 200 reports have been published in the literature. A diagnosis can be made using an ultrasound morphology test that is easy to perform due to the characteristic findings of the condition. Associated anomalies of the nervous system and other systems are frequently present during the ultrasound evaluation. Prenatal diagnosis of a neural tube defect that involves occipital defects and spinal and thoracic spine rachischisis accompanied by retro-flexion of the head should raise the diagnostic suspicion of iniencephaly. The prognosis is particularly bad with only a few cases of survival. Keywords: Iniencefalia, Neural tube defect, Prenatal diagnosis.
Estimation of suspended sediment yield flowing into Inanda Dam using genetic programming
Authors:   , Jaiyeola Adesoji Tunbosun
Published: September 2021

Reservoirs are designed to specific volume called the dead storage to be able to withstand the quantity of particles in the rivers flowing into it during its design period called its economic life. Therefore, accurate calculation of the quantities of sediment being transported is of great significance in environment engineering, hydroelectric equipment longevity, river aesthetics, pollution and channel navigability. In this study different input combination of monthly upstream suspended sediment concentration and upstream flow dataset for Inanda Dam for 15 years was used to develop a model for each month of the year. The predictive abilities of each of the developed model to predict the quantity of suspended sediment flowing into Inanda Dam were also compared with those of the corresponding developed Sediment Rating Curves using two evaluation criteria - Determination of Coefficient (R2) and Root-Mean-Square Error (RMSE). The results from this study show that a genetic programming approach can be used to accurately predict the relationship between the streamflow and the suspended sediment load flowing into Inanda Dam. The twelve developed monthly genetic programming (GP) models produced a significantly low difference when the observed suspended sediment load was compared with the predicted suspended sediment load. The average R2 values and RMS error for the twelve developed models were 0.9996 and 0.3566 respectively during the validation phase. The Genetic Programming models were also able to replicate extreme hydrological events like predicting low and high suspended sediment load flowing into the dam. Moreover, the study also produced accurate sediment rating curve models with low RMSE values of between 0.3971 and 11.8852 and high R2 values of between 0.9833 and 0.9962. This shows that sediment rating curves can be used to predict historical missing data of the quantity of suspended sediment flowing into Inanda Dam using existing streamflow datasets. The results from this study further show that the predictions from the Genetic Programming models are better than the predictions from the Sediment Raring Curve models, especially in predicting large quantities of suspended sediment load during high streamflow such as during flood events. This proves that Genetic Programming technique is a better predictive tool than Sediment Raring Curve technique. In conclusion, the results from this study are very promising and support the use of Genetic Programming in predicting the nonlinear and complex relationship between suspended sediment load and streamflow at the inlet of Inanda Dam in KwaZulu-Natal. This will help planners and managers of the dam to understand the system better in terms of its problems and to find alternative ways to address them.
Smart Cities
Authors: Sadiku Matthew N. O. , Ashaolu Tolulope J. , Ajayi-Majebi Abayomi , Musa Sarhan M.
Published: September 2021

In this article, smart cities are characterized with factors like their people, transportation, technology, buildings, economy, environment, parking, and governance. The measures and future outlooks of smart cities are also described whilst not undermining both benefits and challenges that are associated with smart cities. Proponents of smart cities must select the transformation strategy that helps them realize their ambition.
The Impact of Time to Intubate Towards Mortality Rate Among Covid-19 Patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Resuscitation and ICU
Authors: Manoppo Arinald Findari , Utariani Arie , Parulian Pesta
Published: September 2021

Backgrounds: The COVID-19 pandemic began to spread in Indonesia in March 2020 and continues to increase. Patients with severe symptoms are known to have impaired oxygenation leading to hypoxaemia. Severe oxygenation disorders can be seen from clinical symptoms of respiratory distress and examination of blood gas analysis with a low PF ratio. Patients with respiratory distress should be assisted by administering a High-Flow Nasal Cannula to mechanical ventilation. Patients who experience respiratory distress for a long time will cause a decrease in negative intrathoracic pressure which can cause interstitial pulmonary edema and will lead to an increase in mortality. Therefore, this study was prepared with the aim of analyzing the effect of intubation time on mortality of Covid-19 patients in a special resuscitation and infection room at a hospital in Indonesia.
Methods: This study is a retrospective analytic observational study with a sample of 35 subjects. This study uses the criteria for respiratory distress through the 3rd edition of the COVID-19 Management Guidelines with the RR criteria> 30 times per minute.
Results: The results showed that the median mortality of patients during intubation was 8 hours, while the median mortality of patients from the time the patient entered the intensive care unit until intubation was 6 hours.
Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that the shorter the intubation time and the time to enter the intensive care unit until intubation is carried out in Covid-19 patients, the lower the patient mortality rate.
Techno Economic Analysis of Refractance Window Drying of Fruits: A Case of Small-Medium Scale Agro Processors in Uganda
Authors: Namayengo Faith M. , Raymonds Mutumba , Alex Aliga , Muyonga John H.
Published: September 2021

Uganda produces a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs with much of it going to waste because of limited post-harvest processing methods. Refractance window drying technology (RWDT) has a potential of producing high quality dried food products from fruits, vegetables and herbs. A techno economic analysis (TEA) was conducted to compare the processing potential of a new hybrid RWD model to existing fruit drying technologies in selected districts of Uganda. Technical and economic data was collected using in-depth interviews with small and medium scale dried fruit processors, farmers and exporters. Comparisons of the technical and economic parameters of the currently used dryers and the hybrid RWD were done to ascertain the competitiveness of hybrid RWD in the local market. Economic analysis was conducted using the cost benefit analysis and payback period tools. Findings indicated the solar box dryer was the commonest and cheapest dryer at USD. 163, while the UNIDO solar hybrid dryer model was the most expensive at USD. 58,378. The UNIDO solar hybrid dryer (USHD) had the highest loading capacity of 1,250 Kg compared to the hybrid RWD and solar box dryer that both had a loading of 30 Kg of whole pineapple per batch. The throughput for the different dryers was found to be 60 Kg, 7.5 Kg and 0.5 Kg for the USHD, RWD and solar box dryers respectively for a 10-hour production cycle. The drying time for the solar box dryer was 48 hours compared to 2 hours for the hybrid RWD and 10 hours for the USHD for pineapple flakes per batch. Additionally, the hybrid RWD presented more opportunities for producing a variety of high-quality dried products, including fruit dices, powders, leather and flakes. A recommendation is made for design modification for the hybrid RWD to increase effective drying surface area and throughput.
Assessment of Arsenic Toxicity in Spinacia Plant: Physiological Aspect
Authors: Sinha Urvashi
Published: September 2021

Arsenic (As) is a chemical element which has become environmental toxin now days due its presence in large concentration in water and soil. It remains in the environment for an extensive period. Although it is a non-essential element for plant, the rooted plants absorb Arsenic from the soil. Even a trace amount of Arsenic is enough for affecting the plant growth and development. Test sample Spinacia sp. is a green leafy vegetable that belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. It is distributed all over the world. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenols and omega 3fatty acid, therefore, called as the power house of nutrients. Background soil prepared with the Arsenic level 0.013mg/kg, treated with three different concentrations of Arsenic 0.02 mg/l, 0.06mg/l and 0.08mg/l showed marked changes in the physiology of test sample in the retention period of 30 days. Percent germination was recorded as 16.6% in the soil containing 0.08mg/l. Synthesis of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b was recorded on 5th, 15th and 30th day. It was estimated highest 44.343 mg and 17.837 mg in the sample plant grown at the lowest concentration of Arsenic (0.02 mg/l) in the soil. Significantly, this research work addresses the physiological aspect and the results provide scientific understanding of this research area of Arsenic toxicity in soil plant systems.
Generalized Seizure in Severe Hypertension
Authors: Azubuko-Udah Mercy Ekeoma , Olowere Mary Oluwaseun , Alugba Gabriel , Otite Elohor Sandra , Dilibe Arthur , Otuada David , Anugwom Gibson O.
Published: September 2021

Hypertension can be defined as systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥130 and diastolic blood pressure ≥80, usually associated with multiple adverse clinical outcomes, including stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, renal insufficiency/failure, peripheral vascular disease, retinopathy, dementia, and premature mortality. Our patient was a middle-aged man who had an episode of clonic seizure in the background of severe hypertension. EEG revealed bilateral sharp wave activity in the central, parietal, and temporal regions, indicating generalized seizures. There was remission of his seizure after controlling his blood pressure.
VALUE ADDITION ANALYSIS OF LOCUST BEANS (PARKIA BIGLOBOSA) IN AKOKO NORTHWEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ijigbade J.O. , Aturamu O.A. , Osundare F.O.
Published: September 2021

The study investigated the value addition of locust beans in Akoko Northwest LGA of Ondo State. Primary data were collected for the study and a multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select the respondents using a well-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis were employed to analyse the data. The result revealed that majority (60.00%) and (66.70%) of the producers and processors respectively were above 50 years of age, whereas about 90.00% of the marketers were below 50 years of age. Similarly, majority (91.10%) of the respondents were married female with about 75.60% having one form of education or the other. The producers made an average net income of ?21,843.97 at a selling price of ?635.24 while the processor made a net income of ?16,648.02 at a selling price of ?946.90 per kg and the marketer made a net income of ?22,950.00 at a selling price of ?1,200.00 per kg. This implies that while a producer made a gain of 52 kobo on every ?1 invested in the business, the processor and marketer made 21 and 24 kobo respectively on every ?1 invested in the business in the area. Result further revealed that while lack of modern technology was the first and most severe problem of the producers, lack of capital was attested to be the most militating problem of the processors and lack of organised market was the most militating challenge of the marketers.

Keywords: Value Addition, Locust Beans, Costs, Returns, Gross Margin, Nigeria.
Knowledge Management Trends
Authors: Краснов Ф. , Смазневич И.
Published: September 2021

Цифровизация невозможна без преобразования модели управления как всей организацией, так и доступными ей данными. На успех таких преобразований во многом влияет учет современных тенденций в сфере управления знаниями.

Digitalization is impossible without transforming the management model of the both entire organization and data available to it's. The success of such transformations is largely influenced by taking into account current trends in knowledge management.