bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the Haematological Profile of Children Under Five (5) Years Infected with Malaria Attending Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano-Nigeria
Authors: Adama Ibrahim Jibril  , Khadija Umar Tela  , Safiyyu Mujitapha Umar  , Iman Maikano Khalid  , Muhammad Adamu Abbas
Published: September 2022

Malaria is a serious public health concern worldwide, particularly in hyper endemic areas of tropical and subtropical regions, including Nigeria. This study investigated haematological profile of children under five (5) years infected with malaria attending Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano-Nigeria. Venous blood was aseptically collected from the ante-cubital vein. Thick and thin blood films were prepared and viewed under a light microscope to identify and quantify the malaria parasites. The study involved 160 children randomly selected: comprising of 80 malaria positive and 80 negative children. Full blood count was estimated using SYSMEX auto-hematology analyzer (Lincolnshire, Illinois U.S.A.). The results showed that red blood cells were statistically lower in malaria infected (3.64±1.09×106/µL) compared to the controls (4.16±0.86×106/µL). Haemoglobin concentration (HGB) of malaria infected children was also lower (8.78±3.14g/dl) than that of the control group (10.56±2.33g/dl). Similarly, hematocrit percentage of the infected children was significantly lower (25.58±6.28%) compared to the controls of (27.03±7.35%). The platelet count (PLT) of the malaria children were also lower in the case group (172.27±120.65×103/µL) compared to the controls with (240.73±143.23×103/µL), (P>0.05). While the total White Blood Cell counts (WBC) and its differentials did not show any statistically significant difference between the malaria infected and the controls (p>0.05). This study clearly demonstrated that malaria significantly affects the haematological profile of children under five years of age leading to anemia and thrombocytopenia, with no effects on the white blood cells and differentials.
Seroprevalence Survey of Brucella Infections in Poultry in Selected Local Government Areas of Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Madaki I. Y. , S. N. A. Saidu , Okolocha E. C. , Kalgo B. Y. , Aminu G. M.
Published: September 2022

This study determined the seroprevalence, epidemiological factors and geospatial distribution of Brucella infection in indigenous breed of chicken in Yobe State, Nigeria. Random sampling was used in selecting the locations. Blood for serum were collected from 400 chickens in two Live Bird Markets and tested using mRBPT and SAT (EDTA). Coordinates of these markets were taken by a single click using a handheld GPS machine. Seroprevalence of 21.0% (mRBPT) and 18.0% (SAT-EDTA) from mRBPT positive samples were obtained which were not statistically significant based on locations (p>0.05). Seroprevalence by sex was 19.5% and 88.4% for male chickens using mRBPT and SAT-EDTA respectively and 21.8% and 84.6% for female chickens using mRBPT and SAT-EDTA respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in seropositivity by sex and test type (p>0.05). Adult chickens had seroprevalence of 20.5% and 84.5% using mRBPT and SAT-EDTA respectively while 20.8% and 100.0% were obtained in the young using mRBPT and SAT-EDTA respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the seroprevalence by age (p>0.05). Geospatial map showed a distribution between 0.8% to 3.3% in the sampled areas. The study demonstrated infection by Brucella species in indigenous breed of chickens of both sexes and ages in Yobe state using mRBPT and SAT-EDTA. There is the need to create more awareness for stakeholders in the poultry industry in the State on the mode of transmission and prevention of the disease in order to reduce the menace that can be caused by the disease. Key words: Seroprevalence, Brucella infection, epidemiological factors, geo-spatial mapping
In vitro Evaluation of Polyphenol Rich Fraction of Ipomea batatas (Mother delight) Leaf Extract as Anti-inflammatory Agents and its LCMS Profile
Authors: Bashir Musa , Muhammad Yamani Ahmad , Yahaya Mohammed Salisu
Published: September 2022

High intake of plant foods is associated with lower risk of chronic diseases as suggested by epidemiological evidence. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory potential of polyphenol rich fraction of Ipomoea batatas leaf extract and the compounds possibly responsible for the activity using LCMS. The anti-inflammatory studies were carried out in vitro by protein denaturation technique. The result shows significant different (p<0.05) percentage inhibition of denaturation 90.59% at 1000 μg/ml of the extract compared to the standard drug (declofenac) 95.12% at 1000 μg/ml. The LCMS profiling of the extract revealed the presence of many metabolites (polyphenols) such as chrogenic acid, myricetin, furocoumarinic acid, aromadendrin, naringenin, 4,5-dicaffeolquinic acid and abietinol among others. The presence of these metabolites could be the reason for the anti-inflammatory effect of the extract observed. This implies that the plant can be exploited for its medicinal, therapeutic properties and possibly used to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Keyword: Anti-inflammatory activity, Protein denaturation technique, Mother delight, LCMS, Phytochemicals.
Assessment of the relevance of the industrial engineering career curriculum in relation to the labor market
Authors: Abreu Tejada Michaele Karina , Vallejo-Ruiz Monica , Del Cerro Velazquez Francisco
Published: September 2022

Interculturality in higher education in Ecuador is linked to mainstreaming and programs aimed at teacher training, particularly for indigenous peoples and nationalities. This stage proposes a reflection on how the interculturality concept is used in higher education at the University of Cuenca. It had an analytical-interpretive approach of a hermeneutical nature. The results show that the interculturality concept in the programs is framed in terms of ethnic and linguistic processes. However, there is also a critical approach its questions power relations, forms of coloniality, and colonialism. In addition, it revealed the importance of mainstreaming the intercultural approach in the different postgraduate programs and that these are not exclusive to indigenous people since they must transcend ethnic and cultural processes. For this reason, those who develop the programs must adequately handle the concepts of what they want to consolidate.
A Study on the Reconstruction Process of Jeju Overseas Chinese Society After Liberation and Economic and Social Activities: Focusing on the activities of Autonomous District and the establishment of the Chinese elementary school
Authors:   Society for Jeju Studies, Yang Se-Young
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this paper is to further enrich the life history of Jeju Overseas Chinese(Jeju Hwagyo) by supplementing the limitations of previous studies and examining the reconstruction process of Jeju Overseas Chinese society and the impact of the results on the lives of them after liberation. In addition, when research on Chinese history in Korea is very scarce after liberation, it was intended to expand the horizon of Overseas Chinese history in Korea through this research in the same period.
The main fact revealed through the study was that Jeju Chinese formed a Overseas Chinese society through steady growth during Japanese colonial era since they moved to Jeju before 1909, but the Chinese society almost collapsed as it withdrew to China due to the influence of the Sino-Japanese War at the end of Japanese colonial era. However, after liberation, the Jeju Chinese Overseas society was rebuilt through the organization and operation of the Chinese Autonomous District and the opening of the Chinese Primary School, and cultural identity was secured. Based on these reconstruction activities, inland Chinese who flowed into Jeju due to evacuation were able to easily settle in Jeju society, and were able to carry out active economic activities centered on the food industry with existing Jeju Hwagyo. As a result, Jeju Chinese Overseas society showed an active appearance, with its population increasing until the mid-70s. it showed efforts to harmonize with the local community through continuous participation in local cultural events. This point can be said to be a unique appearance of Jeju Overseas Chinese in contrast to other local Overseas Chinese. Future research projects can be said to be studies on the trends and causes of re-migration of Jeju Chinese after the late 1970s, and the relationship between old hwagyo and new hwagyo which flowed into after diplomatic relations between Korea and China in 1992.
Review on native plant species on Jeju Island published by Jong-Hyu Bu
Authors:   Society for Jeju Studies, Koh Jung-Goon , Moon Myung-Ok
Published: September 2022

This review focuses on 333 scientific names published in 1964 by Jong-Hyu Bu. As a result, a total of 330 taxa including 102 families, 220 genera, 322 species, 2 variants, and 6 varieties were identified. Among them, the percentage of the scientific names at the time of publication corresponding with the accepted names at present accounts for mere 51.2%, 169 taxa including 29 taxa of the alien species. The recently published as unrecorded in Korea, includes native species such as Microsorum buergerianum (Miq.) Ching, Viola grypoceras A. Gray var. pubescens Nakai, Stellaria sessiliflora Y. Yabe, Achyranthes longifolia (Makino) Makino as well as alien species such as Erigeron strigosus Muhl. In addition, the species that have not yet been identified on Jeju Island were 9 taxa including Cheilanthes argenta Kunze. The number of unrecorded species in Korea but distributed in Japan, Chine, etc. amounts to 28 taxa including Deparia acrostichoides (Sw.) M. Kata, which are assumed to inhabit Jeju Island or appear to be in error in identification. The results of re-establishing the list of native plants on Jeju Island announced by Jong-Hyu Bu through the current plant taxonomy are considered to be of high value in forming the knowledge of the species distributed on Jeju Island.
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN KENYA
Authors: Ngugi Simon K. , Gakure Prof. Roselyn W. , Gekara Dr. Geoffrey Mouni , Kahi Dr. James K.
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish how technology influences accounts receivables management in the hotel industry in Kenya.Methodology: The target population of the study was 47 hotels and lodges in Kenya. A sample of 141 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling in each hotel and lodge to group respondents into three strata. The strata were that of top management, finance staff and credit control staff. This study used both primary and secondary data. Data collection methods used included: questionnaires and secondary data collection guide. Secondary data was collected for all variables for a period of three years (2007 to 2010). Data was analyzed quantitatively and presented descriptively and illustrated by use of tables and charts. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.  In particular, means, standard deviations, and frequencies. Inferential statistics such as factor analysis and odd ratio regression were also used. Results: Based on the findings, the study concluded that technology determines accounts receivables management in hotel industry in Kenya. The quality of technology facilities embraced at any hotel is very important because it influences accounts receivables management and hence improves the hotel performance at large. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on the findings, the study recommends that hotels management should ensure that systems are upgraded with the technological changes taking place in the whole world.
EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN KENYA
Authors: Ngugi Simon K. , Gakure Prof. Roselyn W. , Gekara Dr. Geoffrey M , Kahiri Dr. James K.
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of management structures on accounts receivables management in the hotel industry in KenyaMethodology: The target population of the study was 47 hotels and lodges in Kenya. A sample of 141 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling in each hotel and lodge to group respondents into three strata. The strata were that of top management, finance staff and credit control staff. This study used both primary and secondary data. Data collection methods used included: questionnaires and secondary data collection guide. Secondary data was collected for all variables for a period of three years (2007 to 2010).. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.  In particular, means, standard deviations, and frequencies. Inferential statistics such as factor analysis and odd ratio regression were also used. Results: Based on the findings, the study concluded that management structures had an effect on accounts receivables management at the hotel industry in Kenya. It can therefore be concluded that there was an effective system for managing accounts payable and receivable and a monthly operating budget in hotels and the management was concerned with providing additional information to improve the clarity and comprehensiveness of the company’s accounts receivables.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:Based on the findings, the study recommends that the hotel management should ensure the staff offers high quality services so as to attract and retain their customers.
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA BANKS
Authors: Ikenna Dr.Egungwu , Ursula Egungwu Ngozi
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study is on the interaction between corporate performance variables and Intellectual capital effectiveness of selected banks in Nigeria.Methodology: One multivariate model that incorporates the three performance indicators was formulated. The three (3) indicators are Asset Quality, Loan Quality, and Net Income. The study adopted ex-post-facto research design on a time series data spanning 10 years (2006-2015). The sampling technique was purposive sampling and data were drawn from the financial statements of the selected banks. Ordinary Least Square regression analysis was employed to test each of the three (3) hypotheses, at 5% level of significance.Results:  The results indicated that; intellectual capital contributes positively to asset quality of banks; there is no significant positive effect of intellectual capital on loan quality; there is a significant positive effect of intellectual capital on net income of the banks.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that banks should take inventory of her portfolio (assets) so as to identify those of them that are no longer useful and also employ qualified, experienced and trained staff to add value to her intellectu1resources.
EFFECT OF SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF INSURANCE FIRMS
Authors: Kajwang Ben
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The study aimed to determine effect of succession management practices on performance of insurance firms.

Methodology: A desk-study method was adopted.

Findings: A deliberate and methodical effort made by an organization to maintain leadership continuity in important positions, preserve and cultivate intellectual and knowledge capital for the future, and stimulate individual progress is what we mean when we talk about succession planning. Despite the fact that research has demonstrated the significance of carrying out appropriate succession planning, a significant number of businesses continue to function without a defined succession plan. Our research aims to determine whether or not there is a correlation between the use of succession management methods and the level of performance achieved by insurance companies. Even though succession planning is critical to the success of a company, many businesses still don't make the effort to prepare for leadership transitions, which can have devastating effects on the business. In order to adequately prepare for executive changes, succession planning is strongly suggested for insurance businesses due to the features of these companies.

Unique contribution of theory, practice and policy: The research suggests that organizations should implement replacement planning as well as succession planning since these two types of planning, when combined, can reduce the likelihood of a company failing to meet its financial obligations. It is critical for organizations to develop succession strategies that are robust and fully vested. It is important for companies to pay attention to the standard of education provided to employees who may fill future leadership roles.
EFFECT OF PARTICIPATIVE GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN CAPITAL ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF DAIRY CO-OPERATIVES IN KENYA
Authors: Wathanga Joshua
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of participative governance and human capital on the organizational performance of dairy co-operatives in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted the positivist research philosophy and descriptive correlational research design. The population of the study consisted of 198 executive directors/managers of active dairy co-operatives in eight counties in the Mt. Kenya region. A sample size of 184 was drawn using stratified random sampling, and data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency, mean, and standard deviation. Additionally, inferential data analysis methods of Pearson’s correlation, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression were used to test the hypotheses.Results: The results of multiple regression showed that market orientation significantly predicted revenue per customer, b = 1.64, t(141) = 7.66, p < .05; ROA, b = 2.14, t(141) = 5.9, p < .05; and product innovation, b =1.89, t(141) = 5.77, p < .05. Participative governance was not significant in explaining revenue per customer, return on assets, and product innovation. Although the results of multiple regression analysis showed that human capital was not significant in explaining revenue per customer or ROA, it significantly affected product innovation, b = .94, t(141) = 2.01, p <.05. In addition, the regression indicated that revenue per customer explained 49.7% of the variance, (R2 = .497, F(5, 125) = 20.10, p < .05, while ROA explained 29.4 %,  (R2 = .294, F(5, 123) = 9.06, p < .05, and product innovation explained 41.2%, (R2 = 0.412, F(5, 124) = 15.18, p < .05.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study contributes to theory of corporate governance by using stewardship theory to underpin research into organizational performance of a member-based agricultural enterprise. The study contributes to practice by suggesting that participation of members and shareholders in organizations may have other benefits, including non-economic ones, but enhancing organizational performance may not be one of them. In terms of policy, the study suggests that dairy co-operatives should put emphasis on acquiring employees with requisite knowledge and skills or their performance may be hamstrung by inadequate intellectual capital to facilitate their innovation and performance.
EFFECTS OF POWER DISTANCE ON ICT STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT IN KENYA’S COMMERCIAL BANKS
Authors: Kahigu Tom , Muchara Prof. Maina , Mosoti Prof. Zachary
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of power distance on ICT strategic alignment in Kenya’s commercial banks.Methodology: The study adopted the positivism research philosophy and descriptive correlational research design. The study’s population was the 43 commercial banks registered and licensed to operate in Kenya. To select the sample, the study used Yamane (2001) to calculate a sample of 215 senior managers of commercial banks. Further, the study used purposive sampling technique to select the managers to be included in the sample. The study used primary data for analysis which was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The study used three types of data analysis methods namely, descriptive analysis, factor analysis and multiple linear regression. The results from descriptive analysis were presented in form of frequencies, percentages and graphs, while the results from regression analysis were presented in tables.Results: The findings revealed that power distance explained 55% of the changes in ICT strategy alignment in commercial banks in Kenya. Further, the results revealed that the F-Critical, F 0.05, 1, 169 was 6.635. Since F calculated, 206.773, was greater than F-Critical, F 0.05, 1, 169, 6.635, the study concluded that the model was satisfactory. In addition, the results showed that the relationship between power distance and ICT strategic alignment was negative and significant. This was supported by a beta coefficient of -0.304 and P-value of 0.000.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Following the study results, it was recommended that commercial banks top management should create a working environment where employees can feel free to express their concerns. This will ensure that there is good interaction between the employees and the management. This will result to improved ICT strategy alignment.Further, the study recommended that commercial banks should review their management policy. They should consider establishing a middle power distance management system as opposed to low or high power distance extremes.
EFFECT OF INDIVIDUALIZED CONSIDERATION AND INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG EMPLOYEES IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Njiinu Andrew Njiraini , K’Aol Prof. George O. , Linge Prof. Teresia K.
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation influence job satisfaction among employees in commercial banks in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population consisted of 10,310 managerial employees in the commercial banks in Kenya. A sample of 424 employees was obtained from the population using stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using structured questionnaires.Findings: Correlation analysis found that individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation and job security were positively and significantly correlated to job satisfaction r (347) =.595, p<.05, r (347) =.541, p<.05 and r (347) =.697, p<.05 respectively. Multiple linear regression results showed that individualized consideration significantly influenced job satisfaction of the employees (R2 = .352, F(1, 138.779) = 188.851, p < .05). Similarly, multiple linear regression results showed that intellectual stimulation significantly influenced job satisfaction of the employees (R2 = .290, F(1, 106.274) = 142.533, p < .05). Job security was found to significantly moderate the relationships between individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation and job satisfaction R2 = .435, F(3, 45.168) = 87.914, p<.05).Unique contribution to the theory, practice and policy: The unique contribution of this study is the advancement of transformational leadership theory dimensions - individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation - and job satisfaction among employees in commercial Banks in Kenya. Lastly, the findings inform organizational polices touching on leadership and job satisfaction.
LEADERSHIP, RISK-TAKING, DECISIONS-MAKING: The newest outcomes from the Science of Leadership
Authors: Çitaku Fadil , Ramadani Hetem , Zillioux Don , Nathan Arthur , Mano Max , Waldrop Marianne , Abdallah Abdulkarim , Khan Yawar , Jabbar Fouad , Nazim Mohammad , Chevane Anivaldo
Published: September 2022

Globalization and digitization have brought in unprecedented changes in the leadership-organization-environment equation. Managing this equation is complex because it is not confined by clear, known boundaries.

Today's leadership, in this situation, faces three major challenges: One, they confront problems that are occurring rapidly, are complex in nature, and may be unclear as not having experienced by them before. Two, they have to make quick decisions, in spite of "complexity, novelty and ambiguity" (Lord & Maher, 19901). Three, they have to take risk, keeping in mind "negative consequences of a solution with respect to other on-solving efforts and broader system goals (Mumford & Peterson, 19992).

This article addresses the primary, fundamental issue of leadership competencies, which Prof. Fadil Çitaku’s Leadership Competency Model (2012) and currently published Leadership Competency Model Drenica (Çitaku and Ramadani, 2020) propose, and the Leadership Style befitting to the organizational structure that Prof. Don Zilloux, the author of  The Results-Focused Organization (2011) elucidates. Additionally, in this study a large body of evidence-based literature have been reviewed to highlight the newest outcomes from the Science of Leadership regarding Leadership, Risk-Taking and Decision-Making.
An Exploratory Discourse of the Operational Connection between Corporate Governance and Creative Accounting in Oil Company Administration in Nigeria
Authors: Ojo Aderonke , Ohajionu Uchechi , Ayo Tosin
Published: September 2022

This paper delves into and illuminates on the practices and successes of new and creative governance and accounting practices in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. The purpose of the paper is to find the nexus between corporate governance and creative accounting in Nigerian oil companies. It highlights various management concepts and facets of corporate governance in the Nigerian context that are immoral, but done in the interest of profit maximisation. The study also curiously documents how corporate governance affects the business model of Nigerian companies. This is mostly a doctrinal research that relies heavily on secondary data as obtained from available literature on creative accounting and corporate governance. Finally, there are several corporate governance procedures used in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria which often heavily reflects poorly on the efficiency of the firms, most notably the enforcement of criteria and metrics and their participation in decision-making. Often, the examination of calculation methods, their implementation, their outcomes, and their practical applications in the market environment. It is, without doubt, the reality that Nigerian companies, particularly those in the oil industry, are enmeshed in the practice. The paper finds that there is no guarantee those who are in charge of corporate governance who employ creative accounting will be able to do the best they can to create strategic and financial performance for Nigerian firms, most especially as better decisions are needed for stimulating the economy and recommends that ethical conduct, organizational transparency, accountability and probity be inculcated as an integral policy architecture for corporate governance in Nigeria's oil industry whilst advocating that the concept of separation of powers must be adopted to corporate governance if sustainability, lack of corporate impunity and a culture of unethical conduct in the boardroom would not be perpetually occasioned.
The media, electoral campaign rallies and government’s hypocrisy of physical distancing in the COVID-19 era: The Nigerian experience
Authors: Nwankpa Nduka N , Umoren Philomena E , Onwuka Ngozi Amanda , Utuk Princess Aniekan
Published: September 2022

Purpose: In several democracies an electoral campaign rally is a direct contact communication tactic politicians and political parties adopt to present themselves and their programmes to the electorate, with the ostensible aim of persuading these targets to cast their ballot for the party and its candidate. Through the media these mass campaign gatherings are relayed to thousands of voters outside the venues of these events. In fact, in several instances regular programming on TV has been suspended for live coverage of campaign rallies sponsored by politicians and their parties. Mediated images of mammoth crowds converged at campaign grounds is an eloquent testimony of the mobilisation and management prowess of campaign managers of politicians at an election time. But in the COVID era, it is disturbing, not only because of the health risks posed by such large gatherings in defiance of the state-run NCDC established COVID-19 protocols on physical distancing, but more worrisome that the same governments that have mounted public enlightenment campaigns on measures to check the spread of COVID-19 using billions of donor funds, and have threatened to sanction violators of COVID-19 protocols (and have in certain cases made good their threat) are behind these mass campaign rallies where physical distancing rules are violated. Therefore, the study analyses the health and political implications of electoral campaign rallies using the 2020 governorship election campaign rallies in Edo and Ondo States as case studies.

Methodology: A combination of semi-structured interview, personal observation and in-depth literature review was adopted to analyse the health and political implications of lawmakers becoming lawbreakers as it concerns the violation of public health rules in these campaigns by the incumbent governors of these states.

Findings: It was found that rallies can cause a spike in infection in society, as the Edo case has confirmed. Results suggest that to these governors winning a second term came first before the lives of citizens, and that politics, it appears, supersedes every other protocol, including public health protocols in the pandemic. Hypocrisy and negligence are implicated as causal factors in the conduct of these two governors. It is believed that these have bred the mistrust between government and citizens in Nigeria.

Unique Contribution and Recommendation: Digital electoral campaign is recommended to reduce physical contact that could endanger the health of citizens as a result of mass-attended election campaign rallies.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES IN AN ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Githui John Ngatia
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to review the extant literature on leadership with a view of highlighting the nature of construct of leadership qualities. The foregoing would ultimately assist in explaining the potential leadership qualities bring out for suitable and desirable organizational outcome within context of the people or followers in that organization. The paper therefore examined  extant theoretical, empirical and conceptual literature, guided by the following set of objectives: to review the conceptual literature for the three study constructs (leadership qualities, followership, and organizational performance), to review the empirical literature for the three study constructs (leadership qualities, followership, and organizational performance), to develop conceptual framework and propositions from the study and to document the causal/model effects of leadership qualities to the followership styles and the overall performance of organizations.

Methodology: The study adopted qualitative methods of study which involved desktop review of all the conceptual literature and the empirical literature that would provide the requisite details and information regarding the identified study constructs.

Findings: The study has established that various positive leadership qualities do positively affect individual and overall organizational performance and productivity. Further, the study established that there is a correlation between the leadership qualities exhibited by the leaders and followership styles and behaviors. Though leadership qualities directly affect both the performance of individuals and the overall organization, the impact is also dependent on the followership styles exhibited by the followers/employee. Followership styles and behaviors mediates the relationship between leadership qualities and organizational performance. The paper has covered extensively the literature that entails leadership, leadership qualities, followership, and organizational performance from both the conceptual and theoretical perspectives.

Contribution to theory and practice: The study will lead in the advancement of knowledge in leadership qualities, followership and organizational performance and integrate leadership qualities and the performance of the organization. The literature reviewed has shown that there is sufficient argument that support the integration of the leadership qualities and performance of organization and the same can be advanced through establishment of a theoretical model.
Efficiency and Safety of Desferioxamine Chelation Therapy in Paediatric Patients with Transfusion-Dependent Anaemia: Experience of two Centres from Sudan
Authors: Saad Atif Ahmed , Masaod Samah Ahmed , Elhassan Osman Bashir , Zulfu Azza Ahmed
Published: September 2022

Background: Repeated blood transfusion   is   the main   therapeutic option for transfusion-dependent anaemias with consequent iron overload and organ damage .Therefore iron chelating agents are important protective measures for these patients. The aim of this study was  to investigate  the efficiency and safety of Desferroxamine  in paediatrics population subjected  to iron overload as a consequence  of repeated transfusion in a group of  Sudanese children  
Subjects & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional hospital based study.  Conducted in two main paediatric reference hospitals   in, Sudan. Within   the period between November 2017   and   April 2018 (6 months duration).  The   two centres were JaafarI bn- Oaf hospital and Albulk hospital.  The study population included all patients of transfusion dependent anaemia who received desferrioxamine within the study period. Hundred   patients were enrolled in the study. The study variables  were  demographic data, number of blood transfusions , serum ferritin  pre and post  blood transfusion and treatment of desferrioxamin
Results: Sixty percent (60%)  of the studied cases  were males and 40% were females ,46%  were thalassemic, 46%  were sicklers,  5% aplastic anemia and 3% with red cell aplasia .The mean  serum ferritin level before starting desferoxamine  was 2.14 and after dessferoxamine  was  2.48,   P –value  was  highly significant.  The most common side effect encountered   was skin rash (36%)

Conclusion: This study revealed some features of   safety and efficiency of desferoxamine therapy   in Sudanese paediatrics population affected by transfusion-dependent anemia. More studies are needed to   describe this important health problem
Complications of Ponseti Technique in Treatment of Idiopathic Club Foot
Authors: Redah Samer Mohammed
Published: September 2022

Background: Clubfoot, or talipes equinovarus, is a congenital deformity that consist of; supination and adduction of the forefoot and midfoot; equinus of hindfoot and varus. It was found that more than 100,000 babies are born each year with congenital clubfoot
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the complications of  ponseti method for treatment of children with idiopathic club foot.
Subjects and Methods: 50 children with 74 clubfeet were managed by Ponseti method from May 2019 to July 2020 in Al-Wasity teaching hospital with primary correction of the deformity followed sometimes by elongation of Achilles tendon then the patients were followed up till June 2021 and the complications were calculated.
Results: complications were  10.8%  incomplete correction (mostly equinus) and it was corrected by surgery, 6.7%  ulcer on the medial surface of head of 1st metatarsal , 9.4%  cast falling and 18.9%  relapse.
Conclusions:  Ponseti technique is a safe and effective method for correction of  clubfoot and decreases the need for corrective surgery with minimal complications that can be easily managed.
A Comparative Study between Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry and Total Serum Bilirubin Measurement in Jaundiced Newborns
Authors: Alsaeedi Bahjat Abdulridha , Mohammed Razan Ali , Al-Rubaye Waad Edan Louis
Published: September 2022

Background: Drawing blood to measure total serum bilirubin is painful & time consuming. Transcutaneous bilirubinometer working by multiwavelength spectral reflectance from the skin surface on forehead or upper sternum is a quick & painless technique. 
Objectives: to compare the effectiveness of transcutaneous (over the upper sternum and forehead) and serum bilirubin measurement of neonate with jaundice.
Subjects and Methods: This is a cross sectional prospective study. It enrolled 175 jaundiced neonates & excluded those exposed to phototherapy. It was conducted at Child Central Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq from the 1st of August to the 30th of October 2018. Transcutaneous bilirubin measurement on forehead and upper sternum was done by JM 103 Minolta Air shields bilirubinometer. Total serum bilirubin was measured by APEL BR 501 BILIRUBIN METER. Data entered & analyzed using SPSS 20 computer software. Means, frequencies, cutoff values, sensitivity & specificity were calculated. 
Results: The mean age, gestational age & birth weight were (6.3±4.3 days), (36.9±2.1 weeks) and (2.7±0.6 Kg) respectively. Mean total serum bilirubin, transcutaneous chest & forehead bilirubin levels were 12.6±4.2 mg/dl, 11.8±3.8 mg/dl & 11.2±3.9 mg/dl respectively. Mean total serum bilirubin was significantly higher than transcutaneous chest and forehead bilirubin. Cutoff values of transcutaneous chest & forehead bilirubin levels were [(9 mg/dl) with sensitivity (95.4%) & specificity (86.4%)] and [(8.2 mg/dl) with sensitivity (94.7%) & specificity (86.4%)] respectively.

Conclusions: Transcutaneous bilirubin measurements on chest and forehead have an acceptable validity in predicting hyperbilirubinemia with less accuracy on forehead.
Detection of Parvovirus B19 DNA in pregnant Sudanese women attending The Military hospital using Nested PCR technique
Authors: Abdelkabeer Tagwa Hafiz , Mohammed Nusaiba Elhadi , Khider Jala Suliman , Yassin Mustafa Eltigani , Idris Alkhair Abd Almahmoud
Published: September 2022

Background: Parvovirus B19 is a human pathogenic virus associated with a wide range of clinical conditions. During pregnancy congenital infection with parvovirus B19 can be associated with poor outcome, including miscarriage, fetal anemia and non-immune hydrops.  
Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalenceof Parvovirus B19 DNA in pregnant women attending the Military hospital in Khartoum, demonstrating the association between the virus and poor pregnancy outcomes.
Subjects and methods: This study was a cross sectional study, testing pregnant Sudanese women whole blood samples (n= 97) for the presence of Parvovirus B19 DNA using nested PCR technique.
Result: Two samples were found positive for Parvovirus B19 DNA out of the total number of samples screened.
Conclusions: The prevalence of Parvovirus B19 DNA among pregnant women attending the Military hospital was 2.1%.
Incorporation of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants into patient care teams - Focus on infectious Diseases
Authors: Bingen Jennifer , Krueger Rebecca , Lakatos Annie , Raaum Julie , Kron Michael
Published: September 2022

There is a global shortage of health care providers needed to address all levels of primary and specialty care.  The recent COVID-19 pandemic also highlights the importance and added value of health professionals with specialty training in infectious diseases.  In the United States, advanced practice providers (APPs) are being engaged to meet the expanding demand for generalist and specialist patient care.  The history and development of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs), are discussed as collaborative healthcare providers to promote better understanding of the ways they can be incorporated into a healthcare system.  An example of how APPs are utilized to provide both inpatient and outpatient care of persons with infectious diseases is illustrated at our midwestern United States regional medical center.  Especially relevant for regions of the world where both nurses and physicians are in short supply, this paper identifies ways that healthcare leaders can support, develop and strategically utilize APPs to provide critically necessary functions and achieve excellent outcomes.  Challenges to future healthcare administration are articulated and compared with World Health Organization roadmap objectives for nursing that can be expanded to better utilize all APPS as valuable healthcare professionals.
Xenotransplantation: Fact or Magic
Authors: Mahdi Batool Mutar
Published: September 2022

The knowledge of transferring body organs or tissues appears in the ancient mythology of Roman, Greek, Indian, Chinese, and Egyptian civilizations. The stories of organ transplants performed by GODs and health care’s using organs from cadaveric and after that transplantation change from lore to medical training
Exploratory Factors Structural of The Habitus Mobility
Authors: Bund Arger Verstapp
Published: September 2022

The objective of the present work was to establish an exploratory factorial structure of the peri-urban mobility habitus. A non-experimental study was carried out with a non-probabilistic selection of 345 users of the metro public transportation system of Mexico City. The results show that the motivation of the trip is the determinant of the image of the destination, agreeing with the most recent findings, but complementary to the studies carried out around the habitus of peri-urban mobility.
Specification of a Model for the Study of Reproductive Choice
Authors: Bund Arger Verstapp
Published: September 2022

The discussion and specification of a model for the study of freedom of choice with respect to the termination of pregnancy was the objective of this document. A documentary study was carried out with an intentional selection of sources indexed to Dialnet, Latindex, Publindex, Redalyc and Scielo from 1961 to 2019, although the research design limited the results to the literature consulted, suggesting the extension of the work based on the information published in Copernicus, Ebsco, Scopus and WoS
Effect of Fiscal Services, Tax Socialization, and Tax Sanctions on Motor Vehicle Taxpayer Compliance (Case Study on SAMSAT Lubuk Linggau City)
Authors: Octavianus Robi , Romli Harsi , Sayadi Muhammad Hamdan
Published: September 2022

This Study aims to examine the effect of tax authorities, tax socialization and tax sanction on taxpayer compliance at SAMSAT Lubuklinggau City. The data collection technique used a questionnaire with a sample size of 100 people. This study implement multiple linear regression methods to analyze data. The result of this study indicate that all variables, namely tax authorities, tax socialization and tax sanction have a positive effect on taxpayer compliance. The research is expected to provide  benefits to SAMSAT Lubuklinggau City to improve motor vehicle taxpayer compliance must consider tax authorities, tax socialization and tax sanctions.
Effect of Education and Job Training on Increasing Employee Competence at the Immigration Office Class 1 TPI Palembang City
Authors: Reza Vahlevi M , Marnisah Luis , DP M Kurniawan
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze the effectS of education and job training on improving employees' competence at the Immigration Office Class 1 TPI Palembang. The sample was selected using the saturated sample technique. Data of 70 respondents were collected through observation and questionnaires. This study implemented the multiple linear regression method to analyze data. The results evince that partially each job education and training has a significant effect on increasing employees' competence. Likewise, simultaneously education and job training have a significant effect on increasing employees' competence. The insight can benefit the Immigration Office Class 1 TPI Palembang. To improve employees' competence, the leaders of this government institution should apply the factors of education and job training.
Exploratory Factorial Structure of Security Public
Authors: Verstapp Arger
Published: September 2022

The aim of this paper is to discuss the scope and limits of social work as a preventive and thanatological device to the politics of fear, nepotism and known as security politic and death. For this purpose, the basic concepts proposed by theories of systems social work exposed. Then, the categories of social fact, social issue, rationalization of another device, social suffering, social ties, social protection, social promotion and intervention about the politics of fear, nepotism and death in order to discuss establish areas of opportunity of Social Work. Finally, a model for social diagnosis of security politic specified
Sistem Informasi Akademik Berbasis Web Pada SMA Yayasan Wanita Kereta Api Palembang
Authors: Syahril Muhammad , Pebriana Pebriana.
Published: September 2022

YWKA Palembang High School is one of the private high schools in the city of Palembang, which will certainly continue to grow in order to improve the competence and quality of its students. However, there are still some obstacles in the management of student data that still uses paper based as an archive. The purpose of this thesis is to build an academic information system at SMA YWKA Palembang to simplify and save time in the process of selecting teacher teaching schedules, final grades, searching for teacher and student data, and recap attendance. Where the design of this information system can be used as a medium to help make the information system more effective and efficient. The system is built using an iterative development methodology and uses the PHP and MySQL programming languages ​​as DBMS. The academic information system built can simplify all data management procedures to be more effective and efficient and become a medium for faster delivery of information.
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Iraq (2018-2022) and an Educational Review
Authors: Jalal Al-Mosawi Aamir
Published: September 2022

Background: The first patient with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever was reported in Iraq for the first time on 3rd of September, 1979, and recurrent outbreaks were recorded thereafter with none more patients observed during the next two years. Little is known about the epidemiological state of the disease in Iraq during the previous years. Patients and methods: An overview of the cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever registered by the Iraqi Ministry of Health from January, 2018 to May, 2022 is provided. An educational review is presented in the "Discussion". Results: During the year 2018, there were ten cases (including 3 from Diwaniyia province) confirmed by Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction registered by the Iraqi Ministry of Health, and death occurred in eight of the cases. During the year 2021, the Iraqi Ministry of Health reported the registration of fifteen laboratory confirmed cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever during the period from April to November 2021, and 5 deaths occurred. On the 27th of April 2022, the Iraqi Ministry of Health registered 17 cases of laboratory confirmed hemorrhagic fever occurred during the year 2022, and many cases were from ThiQar, and five deaths occurred. Conclusion: 42 cases of laboratory confirmed cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever occurred in Iraq during the period from January, 2018 to May, 2022. The disease is still endemic in Iraq and was associated with a high mortality as 18 of the 42 confirmed cases died. Therefore, we are recommending using the available research evidence suggesting the early use of ribavirin in the treatment of patients, and also using ribavirin post-exposure prophylaxis and early ribavirin treatment for workers at medium-to-high risk.