bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ensino remoto em tempos de pandemia: reflexões a partir dos estudantes de Ciências Sociais em Marabá-PA
Authors: Souza Edimilson Rodrigues , Moreira Edma do Socorro Silva , Congilio Celia Regina , Barbosa Cloves
Published: September 2021

Este artigo tem o propósito de refletir sobre as condições de acesso e permanência dos discentes da Faculdade de Ciências Sociais do Araguaia-Tocantins (Facsat), da Universidade Federal do Sul e Sudeste do Pará (Unifesspa), em participar do semestre letivo na modalidade remota (à distância), a partir de setembro de 2020, com a aprovação da Resolução nº 500, estabelecendo normas para o Período Letivo Emergencial (PLE), orientadas pela Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS): as medidas sanitárias estabelecidas para reduzir as taxas de transmissão do novo Coronavírus. Nossa reflexão parte da pesquisa em ciberespaços (Rifiotis, 2016; Miller e Slater, 2004) realizada com os discentes da Facsat, no período de 29 de junho a 15 de julho de 2020, por meio de questionário eletrônico na plataforma Google. Como aporte teórico-metodológico este artigo se insere na interface entre pesquisa quantitativa e qualitativa (Richardson, 1989; Sanchis, 1997), com ênfase na relação entre ensino e saúde pública (Biehl, 2011; Santos, 2020; Segata, 2020), considerando as particularidades do contexto regional (Hébette, 1991; 2004; Martins, 1980; 2009). A pesquisa evidenciou as condições limitadas de acesso dos estudantes a equipamentos eletrônicos adequados, redes de dados disponíveis e estrutura física básica para estudos, que se impõem como barreiras à sua participação em aulas na modalidade remota, nos alertando de que a universidade não poderia desconsiderar a realidade desses discentes sob pena de contribuir para aprofundar a exclusão social, como indicado ao longo do texto.
Resistências quilombolas amazonenses: identidades e manifestações folkcomunicacionais
Authors: Gomes Jessica Dayse Matos , Costa Renilda Aparecida
Published: September 2021

A afirmação de identidades quilombolas têm sido crescente nos últimos anos no Estado do Amazonas e as lutas por reconhecimento pelas comunidades negras são veiculadas através de suas manifestações folkcomunicacionais. O estudo trata a Folkcomunicação das comunidades de remanescentes quilombolas amazonenses, mostrando as resistências e identidades envolvidas em suas manifestações folk. Utilizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica sobre os quilombos reconhecidos e ensaios etnográficos em territórios tradicionais do Rio Andirá, Barreirinha, Estado do Amazonas. Entende-se que a cultura e a identidade negra no Amazonas foram silenciadas e marginalizadas durante muito tempo na história oficial e que o estudo da luta dos remanescentes de quilombos, através de seus processos folkcomunicacionais apresenta um olhar mais sensível sobre a identidade cultural dos amazonenses.
“Somos gente” – Uma discussão sobre as concepções de cidadania apresentadas pelos representantes populares durante a Assembleia Nacional Constituinte
Authors: Lourenço Joyce Louback
Published: September 2021

O objetivo do trabalho é abordar a participação popular durante a Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC) brasileira de 1987-1988. Para tanto, escolhemos tratar da participação das representações populares e movimentos sociais durante as Audiências Públicas da ANC, através da análise das falas proferidas em plenário por estes atores. Deseja-se investigar os sentidos que os atores atribuem ao conceito de cidadania, bem como as possíveis inovações no significado desta concepção. Assim, pretende-se construir um quadro geral que revele o pensamento político do campo popular no contexto do restabelecimento da democracia no Brasil.
A modernidade como aceleração
Authors: Da Silva Santos Patrícia , Nogueira Barbosa Adson Patrik
Published: September 2021

Resenha de ROSA, Hartmut. Aceleração. A transformação das estruturas temporais da modernidade. São Paulo: Ed. Unesp, 2019, 681 p.
Application of Improved Convolution Neural Network in Financial Forecasting
Authors: Dai Wensheng
Published: September 2021

Financial status and its role in the national economy have been increasingly recognized. In order to deduce the source of monetary funds and determine their whereabouts, financial information and prediction have become a scientific method that can not be ignored in the development of national economy. This paper improves the existing CNN and applies it to financial credit from different perspectives. Firstly, the noise of the collected data set is deleted, and then the clustering result is more stable by principal component analysis. The observation vectors are segmented to obtain a set of observation vectors corresponding to each hidden state. Based on the output of PCA algorithm, we recalculate the mean and variance of all kinds of observation vectors, and use the new mean and covariance matrix as credit financial credit, and then determine the best model parameters.The empirical results based on specific data from China's stock market show that the improved convolutional neural network proposed in this paper has advantages and the prediction accuracy reaches.
Factors influencing uptake of schistosomiasis research findings in ingwavuma area, uMkhanyakude District, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Mindu Tafadzwa , Chimbari Moses J.
Published: September 2021

Background: Research uptake is concerned with spreading ideas across multiple levels of the community. Barriers such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, illiteracy and culture prevent information sharing in arid rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa.Objective: This study explores the factors influencing schistosomiasis research uptake and the available channels for the uptake of research findings from a transdisciplinary and eco-health research project on schistosomiasis in Ingwavuma area, uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa.Methods: This case study conducted in 2017 involved 78 primary school children and 73 heads of household recruited through convenience and purposive sampling. Data were collected through focus group discussions, then transcribed and analysed by the researcher using thematic analysis.Results: Factors such as poor knowledge, water and sanitation problems, and lack of sufficient health workers hindered the uptake of schistosomiasis research findings. Participants recommended several platforms to share schistosomiasis research findings with the community, including: door to door visits; social gatherings such as sports events, talent shows, and religious gatherings; mass media platforms such as radio and television; social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter; and printed media such as posters, booklets and pamphlets. Conclusions: There is a need to train health workers and peer educators in this area of South Africa to educate people about schistosomiasis infection, screening and treatment through home visits or social events. Schistosomiasis research findings must be synthesised and packaged in different forms for dissemination via multimedia media-based communication channels.
Bull’s eye sign – A diagnostic clinch in COVID-19 pneumonia
Authors: Kaur Navdeep , Kaur Amandeep , Chhabra Harvinder Singh
Published: September 2021

Although typical imaging findings of COVID-19 pneumonia has been described it may be difficult at times to distinguish it from other viral pneumonias. In the following case series, we describe a typical sign i.e. Bull’s-eye sign in COVID-19 pneumonia. As this sign is not associated with any known pulmonary disease, so its presence may help radiologists to differentiate COVID-19 pneumonia from its mimics.
Value of D-Dimer as a Diagnostic Marker of Infection Associated with Orthopedic Implants
Authors: Ebrahimpour Adel , Okhovatpour Mohammad Ali , Tabrizi Ali , Bakhshmandi Mahsa
Published: September 2021

Background:

Recently, the D-dimer biomarker has gained the researchers' attention for predicting infections. We aimed to determine the relationship between this marker and other inflammatory markers involved in orthopedic implant-associated infections.

Materials and Methods:

In this study, all patients diagnosed with an orthopedic implant-associated infection were investigated in 3 years. The serum level of D-dimer, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) was measured. Infection was diagnosed based on the clinical and culture results of biopsy samples.

Results:

The cultured microorganisms, detected in 26 patients with infections, included Staphylococcus aureus (n = 13, 50%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (n = 2, 7.7%), Klebsiella aerogenes (n = 8, 30.8%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n = 3, 11. 5%). Based on laboratory findings, there was a significant difference in the CRP level and ESR (P = 0.001). Although the level of D-dimer was higher in infected patients, compared to the controls (992.6 ± 667.2 vs. 690.1 ± 250.2 ng/mL), the difference was not statistically significant. There was no significant correlation between the elevated D-dimer level and CRP level, whereas ESR had a positive correlation with the elevated D-dimer level (r = 0.6, P = 0.03). The sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV) of D-dimer in the prediction of infection were 65%, 57%, and 45%, respectively. Furthermore, the sensitivity, specificity, and PPV of CRP were 100%, 92.3%, and 95%, respectively, whereas the corresponding values for ESR were 85%, 69.2%, and 62%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Measurement of the serum D-dimer level is not efficient for the diagnosis of orthopedic implant-associated infections due to its low predictive value. Furthermore, there was no significant correlation between the serum D-dimer level and CRP.
Comparative Evaluation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Regular Health Education in Reducing Nicotine Dependence among Cigarette Smokers
Authors: Datla Praveen Kumar Varma , Mukarla Nagarjuna Prasad , Chiluvuri Pavan Kumar , Naidu Sai Siva Naga Gayatri , Darisi Raghudeep , Priya Kondapalli Tulasi , Kapalavayi Anudeep
Published: September 2021

Introduction:

It is important to introspect if the methods used in tobacco cessation counseling are effective in achieving abstinence and reducing nicotine dependence among tobacco users. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) at tobacco cessation clinics in a teaching dental institution in reducing nicotine dependence among dental patients with the habit of cigarette smoking in comparison to regular health education to quit tobacco.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a teaching dental institution in the state of Andhra Pradesh. 160 self-reported current cigarette smokers with no tobacco chewing habits participated in the study. 80 each were assigned to the intervention group and control group where CBT for cessation of cigarette smoking and regular health education to quit smoking were provided, respectively. Data relating to frequency of cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence scores using Fagerstrom nicotine dependence scale were collected at baseline. Both the groups were followed up for 4 months in two-monthly intervals. IBM SPSS version 20 software was used for data analysis.

Results:

While there was no significant difference in the mean nicotine dependence score between the study groups at baseline, a statistically significant difference was observed between the groups at follow up visits. Repeated measures analysis of variance revealed significant reduction in nicotine dependence scores with time in the intervention group (P = 0.004), whereas the differences in the control group between different study time points were not significant (P = 0.39). It was also observed that the frequency of cigarette smoking reduced significantly between the baseline and follow-up visits in the intervention group (Cochran's Q-test; P = 0.028).

Conclusion:

The findings of this study provide an insight into the fact that CBT as tobacco cessation counseling technique is effective in reducing nicotine dependence among subjects seeking oral health care.
Sclerema Neonatorum Associated with Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis
Authors: Suvvari Tarun Kumar , Salibindla Divya Bala A. M. R. , Narayana C. Sankar , Kutikuppala Lakshmi Venkata Simhachalam , Mantha Kruthika
Published: September 2021

Sclerema neonatorum (SN) is a rare condition with high mortality, usually prevalent in preterm newborns. SN is an infant panniculitis, in which adherence of skin, subcutaneous tissues with underlying muscles, and bones are seen. SN is more common among preterm newborns with high sepsis and the survival of the infants diagnosed with SN was very low. In this case report, we are presenting a case of SN in a preterm baby associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis.
Differential Manifestation of COVID-19 Anxiety and Adherence to Precautionary Measures as a Function of Socioeconomic Status
Authors: Kandikatla Pradeep , Pandraveti Roopa Reddy , Bommireddy Vikramsimha , Darisi Raghudeep , Kapalavayi Anudeep , Karra Srikanth R
Published: September 2021

Introduction:

There is a possibility that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related anxiety may differ between people from varied socioeconomic status for a variety of reasons. Furthermore, the adherence to COVID-19 precautionary measures could be different between socioeconomic strata in light of the differences in opportunities to more effectively follow these measures for people from different socioeconomic status.

Aim and Objectives:

The aim of this study was to check the differences in COVID-19 anxiety and precautionary measure adherence between subjects from different socioeconomic strata and to conduct a stratified analysis of the association between anxiety and adherence based on socioeconomic status of the participants.

Materials and Methods:

This longitudinal study was conducted in the months of July and November 2020 among 648 subjects belonging to the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. The COVID-19 Anxiety Scale (CAS) was used to assess the disease-related anxiety among the study participants, and self-reported adherence (SRA) scores were collected to document the adherence of the study subjects to COVID-19 precautionary measures. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20 software.

Results:

Significant differences were found in the CAS scores between subjects from different socioeconomic strata in the month of July, while no such observations were made in November. For the outcome of SRA scores, there were significant differences between socioeconomic strata at both the study time points. Overall, the mean CAS and SRA scores decreased from July (20.35 ± 5.54 and 14.48 ± 3.45, respectively) to November (15.96 ± 5.67 and 12.57 ± 4.17, respectively).

Conclusion:

The study results highlight the need to reinforce the necessity and importance of adhering to COVID-19 precautionary measures in light of the potential danger of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country.
Study of Depressive, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms and Their Associated Risk Factors among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Central India
Authors: Verma Priyanka , Verma Mamta , Lahri Brajesh , Pakhare Abhijit , Das Sebi
Published: September 2021

Background:

Assessment of mental health of undergraduate Indian nursing students using Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and determination of associated potential risk factors.

Aims:

The aim of the study was to find the prevalence of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms among undergraduate nursing students, in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India. The study also aimed to find out potential risk factors associated with depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms in the study population.

Methodology:

The study was an analytical, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study done on undergraduate nursing students at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India. Data about depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms was collected by administering the DASS-21 questionnaire, to the participating individuals in English language. Prevalence of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms was done described in percentages. Binomial logistic regression analysis was done to find out factors associated with moderate-to-severe grade of symptoms.

Results:

Our study shows the prevalence of moderate to very severe depressive symptoms to be 34.1%. Similarly, prevalence of moderate to very severe anxiety and stress symptoms was found to be 61.9% and 17.7%, respectively. On doing binomial logistic regression analysis, family relationship was found to be significantly associated with depressive (P = 0.00, odds ratio [OR] 0.638 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.877–0.464]) and stress (P = 0.002, OR 0.582 [95% CI 0.822–0.412]) symptoms. Similarly, adequate friend support was found to be significantly associated with anxiety (P = 0.04, OR 0.785 [95% CI 0.923–0.602]) and stress symptoms (P = 0.007, OR 0.645 [95% CI 0.885–0.469]).

Conclusion:

Our study concludes that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among nursing students is alarmingly high. In our study, lack of healthy family relations and lack of friend support were found to be two main risk factors associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. There is a need to acknowledge the mental health issues of nursing students and to devise strategies to tackle them efficiently.
Feedback of Postgraduate Students about Workshop on Making an Effective Research Paper
Authors: Paul Uttam Kumar , Pal Ranabir , Talukdar Kunja Lal
Published: September 2021

Background:

Researchers on medical educational technologies use learner's feedbacks containing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to develop content and form of training programs in students' learning as a universally approved concept.

Objectives:

The objectives were to sensitize the first-year postgraduate residents about the publication of research and collect their immediate reflection.

Materials and Methods:

Feedback was taken from all the 49 participants at the end of the 2-day in-house workshop on “Making an effective research paper.” The data collection tool was unlinked anonymous containing six open-ended questions for immediate postsession evaluation on their futuristic vision on implementation and was analyzed by the researchers.

Results:

In response to “Comments regarding the research methodology workshop,” more than half agreed on positive aspects of the workshop on improved cognition with relevant information. Overall, favored “best” sessions were “Reference writing,” “Plagiarism check,” and “Search relevant article and write the Literature review.” Regarding the avenue of improvement of the workshop, they stressed on timing of workshop before the synopsis submission of their academic year, pre distribution of reading material, and shorter lengths of sessions.

Conclusions:

The feedback permitted the participants to echo their candid feelings to meet their learning objective as they rated the workshop constructively for each prompt with gain in broad-based cognitive domain with hopeful attitude for intended practice in their academic growth.
A Case of Left-Sided Infective Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Abuser with Mycotic Aneurysm and Myocardial Infarction with Nonobstructive Coronaries
Authors: Rustogi Nitin , Kari Suguna
Published: September 2021

Left-sided Infective endocarditis (IE) is an uncommon occurrence in intravenous drug users (IVDU) in clinical practice. This case describes a 28-year-old male IVDU who presented with abdominal pain, fever, and breathlessness and diagnosed with aortic valve IE. This case highlights the possibility of left-sided IE in IVDU and rare complications of ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction with Non-obstructive Coronaries and Mycotic Aneurysm (MA) associated with it.
On Lieb–Thirring inequalities for one-dimensional non-self-adjoint Jacobi and Schrödinger operators
Authors: Bögli Sabine , Štampach František
Published: September 2021

We study to what extent Lieb–Thirring inequalities are extendable from self-adjoint to general (possibly non-self-adjoint) Jacobi and Schrödinger operators. Namely, we prove the conjecture of Hansmann and Katriel from [12] and answer another open question raised therein. The results are obtained by means of asymptotic analysis of eigenvalues of discrete Schrödinger operators with rectangular barrier potential and complex coupling. Applying the ideas in the continuous setting, we also solve a similar open problem for one-dimensional Schrödinger operators with complex-valued potentials published by Demuth, Hansmann, and Katriel in [5].
Modeling Mackerel Tuna (Euthynnus affinis) Habitat in Southern Coast of Java: Influence of Seasonal Upwelling and Negative IOD
Authors: Koropitan Alan F , Kholilullah Ibrahim , Yusfiandayani Roza
Published: September 2021

We used fishery catch data from Cilacap Fishing Port and Copernicus data set in July 2016-December 2017 to investigate the impacts of Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) on upwelling and mackerel tuna distribution in the southern coast of Java. This study implemented a Generalized Additive Model (GAM) for habitat prediction of mackerel tuna in the waters. The present study showed that the extreme negative IOD in 2016 caused a weaker southeasterly wind and even a reversal to the northwesterly wind, as seen off Sumatra in September 2016. The situation produced vertically mixed layer thickening and no upwelling during the southeast monsoon event 2016, consequently resulted in warmer temperature and fewer Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) compared to the southeast monsoon event 2017. The mackerel tuna production significantly dropped in 2016 and rose in 2017, particularly during the upwelling event. The high Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) was found in southern Central Java in July 2017, expanded bigger in August 2017, and decreased in September 2017. During July and August 2016, the high HSI covered only a less area in the region and disappeared in September 2017. The high HSI indicates that the oceanographic factor is consistent with the catch probability of mackerel tuna.
Activités antioxydante et insecticide d’huiles essentielles de Mentha arvensis L. du Sénégal
Authors: Diop Serigne Mbacké , Gueye Momar Talla , Ndiaye El Hadji Barka , Thiam Abdoulaye , Cissokho Papa Seyni , Sanghare Cheikhna Hamala , Fauconnier Marie-Laure
Published: September 2021

Ce travail s'inscrit dans le contexte global de valorisation de la biodiversité des plantes aromatiques du Sénégal. L’objectif de l’étude était de déterminer la composition chimique d’huiles essentielles (HE) de Mentha arvensis L. et d’évaluer leurs activités antioxydante et insecticide. A cet effet, des feuilles de M. arvensis ont été récoltées dans la région de Dakar (Sénégal) et séchées à l'ombre puis leurs HE extraites par entrainement à la vapeur d'eau. Les HE obtenues ont été analysées par chromatographie en phase gazeuse (CPG) couplée à un détecteur à ionisation de flamme (FID) et un spectromètre de masse (MS). L’activité antioxydante des HE a été évaluée par la méthode d’inhibition du radical 2,2-diphényl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) tandis que l’activité insecticide a été testée par fumigation contre Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch.). Les résultats ont montré que les HE contiennent principalement du menthol (68,4%), de l’acétate de menthyle (16,9%) et de la menthone (5,0%). Leur activité antioxydante augmente avec la concentration, soient 38%, 57% et 73% d’inhibition respectivement pour 10, 25 et 50 mg/ml ; la CI50 est de 19,5 mg/ml. Les huiles présentent aussi une activité insecticide. Cette dernière bien qu’étant faible après 24 heures, augmente fortement au bout de 48 heures avec une mortalité maximale de 92%. Cette mortalité atteint des maximums de 98% pour 5 et 25 μl et 100% pour 50 et 75 μl après 72 heures.

 

English title: Antioxidant and insecticidal activities of essential oils of Mentha arvensis L. from Senegal

This work is part of the global context of valorization of the biodiversity of aromatic plants from Senegal. The aim of the study is to determine the chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) of Mentha arvensis L. and to evaluate their antioxidant and insecticidal activities. For this purpose, leaves of M. arvensis were harvested in Dakar region, Senegal and dried in the shade. EOs were extracted by steam distillation from dried leaves and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) coupled to a flame ionization detector (FID) and a mass spectrometer (MS). The antioxidant activity of EOs was assessed using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method while the insecticidal activity was tested by fumigation against Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch.). The results revealed that EOs were dominated by menthol (68.4%), menthyl acetate (16.9%) and menthone (5.0%). The antioxidant activity assay showed that the inhibition increased with the concentration: 38%, 57% and 73% for 10, 25 and 50 mg/ml, respectively; the IC50 was of 19.5 mg/ml. The oils were also effective as insecticide. Mortalities were low after 24 hours and increased strongly after 48 hours with a maximum of 92%. They reached a maximum of 98% for 5 and 25 μl and 100% for 50 and 75 μl after 72 hours.
Évaluation de la qualité des noix de cajou (Anacardium occidentale L.) produites dans le département de Korhogo en Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Coulibaly Adama , Doumbouya Mohamed , Dagnogo Komissiri , Coulibaly Atchoumtcho Sara , Gboko Ouattara Salifou , Biego Godi Marius Henri , Diarrassouba Nafan
Published: September 2021

La qualité des noix brutes de cajou est un facteur déterminant dans la fixation de leurs prix d’achat et de vente. L’objectif de cette étude est d’évaluer la qualité des noix de cajou afin de contribuer à l’amélioration des traitements post-récoltes desdites noix et la revalorisation des revenus des planteurs. Sur 208 échantillons du département de Korhogo, les paramètres de qualité ont été déterminés selon la norme ivoirienne PNI 4595. La valeur minimale des taux d’humidité moyens est 5,6±1,4% tandis que la valeur maximale est 5,8±1,8% avec une moyenne globale de 5,7±1,8%. Les grainages moyens sont 182±13 noix/kg, 179±13 noix/kg, 180±15 noix/kg, 179±12 noix/kg et 181±12 noix/kg respectivement pour les zones 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 et 5 avec une valeur moyenne de 180±13 noix/kg. Concernant les taux de défauts moyens, ils varient entre 11,96±4,59% et 13,90±5,65% avec pour moyenne générale 13,10±5,08%. Les valeurs de l’out-turn oscillent entre un minimum de 44,87±3,65 lbs et un maximum de 45,90±2,62 lbs avec une moyenne globale de 45,42±2,78 lbs. Les proportions de noix de bonne qualité sont 54%, 66%, 64%, 64% et 69% respectivement pour les zones 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 et 5 avec une proportion globale de 64%. La qualité des noix de cajou produites dans le département de Korhogo, est moyennement bonne.

English title: Assessment of the quality of cashew nuts (Anacardium occidental L.) produced in the division of korhogo in Côte d’Ivoire

The quality of raw cashews is a determining factor in setting their buying and selling prices. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of cashew nuts in order to contribute to the improvement of post-harvest treatments of said nuts and the revaluation of the income of the growers. On 208 samples, from the division of Korhogo, the quality parameters were determined according to the Ivorian standard PNI 4595. The minimum value of the average moisture contents is 5.6±1.4% while the maximum value is 5.8±1.8% with 5.7±1.8% as the overall average of the division of Korhogo. The average grainings are 182±13 nuts/kg, 179±13 nuts/kg, 180±15 nuts/kg, 179±12 nuts/kg and 181±12 nuts/kg respectively for zones 1; 2; 3; 4 and 5 with an average value of 180±13 nuts/kg. Concerning the average defect rates, they vary between 11.96±4.59% and 13.90±5.65% with the general average being 13.10±5.08%. The out-turn values fluctuate between a minimum (44.87±3.65 lbs) and a maximum (45.90±2.62 lbs). The average of this parameter in the division of Korhogo is 45.42±2.78 lbs. The proportions of good quality nuts are 54%, 66%, 64%, 64% and 69% respectively for areas 1; 2; 3; 4 and 5 with an overall proportion of 64%. The quality of the cashew nuts produced in the Korhogo division is moderately good.
Ethnotaxonomie des plantes médicinales chez les Bété de Gagnoa, en Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Sidio Serge-Roland , N'guessan Koffi
Published: September 2021

Dans le but de contribuer à la sauvegarde des savoirs médicaux ancestraux et à la valorisation de la médecine traditionnelle, cent vingt tradipraticiens du département de Gagnoa ont été soumis à des entretiens semi-structurés portant sur les procédés nomenclaturaux des plantes médicinales employées dans le traitement des troubles gastroentérologiques. Ainsi, cinquante et une plantes médicinales ont été inventoriées et reparties en 47 genres et 24 familles d’Angiospermes avec une prépondérance des Fabaceae et des Lamiaceae regroupant chacune 13,73% des espèces recensées. Ces plantes portent des appellations en langues locales ivoiriennes. Quarante-cinq espèces portent des noms en langue autochtone Bété représentant 88,24% des espèces recensées. Seulement neuf d’entre elles sont désignées par des noms ayant un sens. Leurs significations se rapportent soit à leur milieu de vie, soit à leur utilité ou à leur aspect ou encore font référence à des animaux. Cette étude revêt un intérêt pour les pays africains, en particulier la Côte d’Ivoire où le savoir ancestral se perd au fil du temps avec l’abandon d’un certain nombre de valeurs culturelles.

 

order to contribute to the preservation of ancestral medical knowledge and the promotion of traditional medicine, one hundred and twenty tradipraticians of the department of Gagnoa were subjected to semantic interviews structured on the nomenclatural processes of medicinal plants used in the treatment of gastroenterological disorders. Thus, fifty-one medicinal plants were inventoried and divided into 47 genera and 24 families of Angiosperms with a preponderance of Fabaceae and Lamiaceae, each comprising 13.73% of the species surveyed. These plants have names in local Ivorian languages. Forty-five species have native Bété names representing 88.24% of the species surveyed. Only nine are referred to as names with meaning. Their meanings refer either to their environment, their usefulness or their appearance, or to animals. This study is of interest to African countries, in particular Côte d'Ivoire, where traditional knowledge is lost over time with the abandonment of certain cultural values
Supporting the implementation of guidelines to prevent mother-to-child-transmission of HIV in Malawi: a multi-case study
Authors: Zimba Chifundo , Sherwood Gwen , Mark Barbara , Leeman Jeenifer
Published: September 2021

BackgroundHigh HIV infection and fertility rates contributed to over 12,000 children acquiring HIV from their mothers in 2011 in Malawi. To prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Malawi adopted the Option B+ guidelines, and for three years, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Project provided support to strengthen guideline implementation in 134 health centres. Little is known about how implementation support strategies are delivered in low resource countries or contextual factors that may influence their delivery. The limited descriptions of support strategies and salient contextual factors limits efforts to replicate, target, and further refine strategies. Guided by the Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation, this study describes factors influencing implementation of support strategies and how they impacted health center staff capacity to implement Option B+ in Malawi. MethodsA qualitative multi-case study design was applied. Data were collected through site visits to 4 heath centres (2 low- and 2-high performing centres). We interviewed 18 support providers and recipients between October 2014 and October 2015. Data were analysed using content, thematic, and cross-case analysis.ResultsFour categories of strategies were used to support Option B+ guidelines implementation: training, technical assistance (TA), tools, and resources. All heath-centres implemented Option B+ guidelines for care provided between the antenatal and labor and delivery periods. Gaps in Option B+ implementation occurred during community activities and during post-delivery care, including gaps in testing of children to ascertain their HIV status at 6 weeks, 12 months, and 24 months. Salient contextual factors included staffing shortages, transportation challenges, limited space and infrastructure, limited stocks of HIV testing kits, and large patient populations.ConclusionsUnderstanding factors that influence implementation support strategies and delivery of the Option B+ guidelines, such as availability of staff and other materials/drug resources, is critical to designing effective implementation support for low resource settings.
Assessment of risk factors for Non-Communicable diseases among a cohort of community health workers in Western Cape, South Africa
Authors: Johnson Levona , Schopp Laura , Waggie Firdouza , Frantz J.M
Published: September 2021

Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been identified as the key health professionals to drive the agenda of the prevention of health risk behaviours, linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa. They are regarded as the agents of change, who will provide impetus to the achievement of the health behaviour goals, set out by the South African National Department of Health.
Pharmacists’ Readiness to Receive, Recommend and Administer COVID-19 Vaccines in an African Country: an online multiple-practice settings survey in Nigeria
Authors: Isah Abdulmuminu , Michael Ubaka Chukwuemeka
Published: September 2021

BackgroundWithout a cure, vaccination is the most reliable means of combating COVID-19 pandemic, since non-pharmacological measures could not prevent its spread, as evidenced in the emergence of a second wave. This study assessed the readiness of pharmacists to receive, recommend and administer COVID-19 vaccines to clients in Nigeria.Methods This was a cross-sectional study in which responses were collected from pharmacists in Nigeria through Google Form link. A 21-item questionnaire was developed and validated for the study. The link was shared on the WhatsApp groups of eligible respondents. The response was downloaded into Microsoft Excel (2019) and cleared of errors. This was uploaded into KwikTables (Beta Version 2021) for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used to describe the data. Chi-squared test was used to determine the relationship between all the responses and the practice areas of the pharmacists.ResultsA total of 509 pharmacists responded to the study, but 507 indicated their areas of practice. The highest response of 247(48.7%) was obtained from hospital pharmacists, then community pharmacists; 157(31.0%). Hospital and community pharmacists accounted for 96 and 66 of the 191(37.7%) pharmacists that would probably accept the vaccine (p=0.126). The Pfizer-bioNTech vaccine was the preferred brand for 275(54.2%) respondents. Healthcare Professionals>Elderly>General Populace>Children was the order of roll-out recommended by 317(62.5%). Adverse-effect-following-immunization was the concern of 330(65.1%) pharmacists. Age was a factor in their likelihood of recommending the COVID-19 vaccine to clients (p=0.001).Conclusion This study established that most pharmacists are willing to accept to be vaccinated against COVID-19, recommend and administer it to other citizens. They were impressed by the effectiveness and cost of some of the vaccines, but were concerned about their possible adverse effects. The pharmacists would want the authorities to consider strategies that will make the vaccines accessible to all citizens.
Egzersize Bağlı Kilo Kaybı ve Glutatyon S-Transferaz
Authors: KESKİN Adem , BÜYÜKÖZTÜRK KARUL Aslıhan
Published: September 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, egzersiz yaptırılan ratlarda gözlenen kilo kaybının, Glutatyon S-Transferaz enzim aktivitesi üzerine etkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır.Yöntem: Ratlara 10 günlük egzersiz yaptırıldı. Gruplar arası kilo kaybı farkı oluşması amacıyla bir gruba melatonin ve niasin verildi. Çalışma boyunca ratlar tartıldı. Son egzersizden bir gün sonra intrakardiyak kan örnekleri alındı. Glutatyon S-Transferaz enzim aktivitesi ölçüldü. Bulgular: Gruplarda kilo kaybı gözlendi. Vücut ağırlığı dikkate alındığında, melatonin ve niasin verilen grupta oluşan kilo kaybının anlamlı olduğu gözlendi (p<0.001). Kilo kaybı daha yüksek olan bu grubun Glutatyon S-Transferaz enzim aktivitesi, diğer gruptan daha düşük olduğu gözlendi (p<0.001). Gruplarda gözlenen kilo kaybı ile analizi yapılan Glutatyon S-Transferaz enzim aktivite düzeyleri arasında zıt yönlü korelasyon olduğu gözlendi (p<0.001).Sonuç: Bir grupta yaklaşık %4 düzeyinde kilo kaybı oluştu. Egzersize bağlı kilo kaybı ile Glutatyon S-Transferaz enzim aktivitesi arasında zıt yönde bir korelasyon olduğu saptandı.
Morphohistological Studies of Seedlings ofAnnona squamosa Lam
Authors: Mayuri C. Rathod and D A Dhale
Published: September 2021

Annona squamosa Lam. is also known as Sugar Apple or Sitaphal plant. It is a small, semi deciduous, which is rich in
medicinally and industrially important. Bio-active components present all its parts it belongs to the family Annonaceae. This plant
should only be used under professional guidance. The leaves as well as the bark and the fruit and the seeds are used in herbal
preparations. This study includes the anatomy of various plants of sapling viz., root, epicotyl, hypocotyl, cotyledons, & leaves. The
dermal tissues of leaves also included in the present work.
Ethnoveterinary Plants used against Horn Cancer or Broken Horn Disease among Tribals of West Nimar Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Parashar Preeti and D. A. Dhale
Published: September 2021

West Nimaris the South Western region of Madhya Pradesh state in West Central India. The region lies south of the
Vindhya Ranges and consists of two portions of the Narmada and Tapti river valleys separated by a section of the Satpurarange.
Bhil, Bhilala, Gond, Nayika and Tadwi are dominant tribe of the region. They are dependent on plant based medium and other for
recovery of their ailment. The purpose of these studies was to gather ethnoveterinary medicinal knowledge from the area's
livestock owners. Traditional healers gathered data on ethnoveterinary medicines through verbal and informal interviews,
followed by a well-structured questionnaire. The majority of plants are dicotyledons, with monocotyledons accounting for a small
percentage of the total. The leaves are used the most, followed by roots, rhizome, stem, gum, whole plant, and fruits. In the
treatment, dermal approaches are used. In many circumstances, plant products, such as sindoor (vermillion), and cow urine, are
utilised to treat horn cancer or fractured horn
Survey on Reuse of Sewage in Agriculture
Authors: Sheela K. Santha , Chakravarthi A.V. Deepan
Published: September 2021

Agriculture, the backbone of Indian economy, contributes to the overall economic growth of the country and determines the standard of life for more than 50% of the Indian population but now the situation is changing. For money the farmers are selling the lands to the real estate brokers, in this situation we cannot blame farmers because for their survival it has been done. No water for doing agriculture, so to avoid such situations alter for rain water should be found. Sewage water can be recycled and it is rich in nitrogen it can be alter for rain water in the field of agriculture. First sewage water can be collected and then recycling process can done and with proper pipelining it can be linked either with the dam or other ways.
Screening for COVID-19 in asymptomatic pregnant women: Which is better; rectal or oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swab?
Authors: KINAY Tuğba , AKPINAR Funda , AKDAŞ REİS Yıldız , ÖZKAYA Etem , DURMAZ Rıza , USTUN Yaprak
Published: September 2021

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of asymptomatic COVID-19 disease in pregnant women withrectal and oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swab to compare the efficacy of two samples.Material and Method: This prospective cohort study included 234 asymptomatic pregnant women who had undergoneplanned cesarean section between May 7 and September 24, 2020 in obstetrics unit of a tertiary care center, in Ankara,Turkey. The oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swab, rectal swab, placental, amniotic fluid, and cord blood samples wereobtained from all participants. The placental, amniotic fluid, and cord blood samples were tested when any of theoropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal or rectal samples were positive. The real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chainreaction (RT-PCR) test was performed to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus in the samples.Results: The incidence of the asymptomatic COVID-19 disease was 0.42% (1/234) in the study population. One of 234oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swabs was positive, while none of the rectal swabs including the one positive withoropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swab were positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus. The RT-PCR test results of the placental,amniotic fluid, and cord blood samples of the COVID-positive case were negative.Conclusion: The incidence of asymptomatic COVID-19 disease in pregnant women who had undergone elective cesareandelivery was low, in Ankara, Turkey. In asymptomatic pregnant women, oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swab was foundto be more useful in detecting COVID-19 disease compared to rectal swab. No evidence was found about the intrauterinetransmission of asymptomatic disease.
edad como factor en el alto nivel de implementación de las TIC’S en las mype´s de Cuernavaca
Authors: Campos Madrigal Ana Laura , Franco Aguilar Norma , Puig Brito Jessica , Gutiérrez García Amparo
Published: September 2021

En el mundo globalizado en el que vivimos, nos exige utilizar las herramientas tecnológicas que nos permita simplificar nuestro trabajo y a la vez estar comunicados con nuestros clientes, la presente investigación expresa un análisis sistémico que nos da como resultado, aspectos importantes de cómo interfieren las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC´S) en la supervivencia de las micro y pequeñas empresas, tales como: la edad, uso de la tecnología, compras por internet, habilidades para uso de las redes sociales. Es decir, es un análisis completo que se ve reflejado en el municipio de Cuernavaca  del estado de Morelos, y su finalidad es de prestar atención al resultado de sus diferentes variables, el comportamiento y la capacidad que tienen los dueños de las mypes en la identificación y atención de sus propias necesidades. Además, sin considerar lo empírico, el desarrollo de sus habilidades que contribuyen de manera auténtica y positiva al éxito de sus negocios y a la aceptación en el mercado.
Abstract In the globalized world in which we live, it requires us to use the technological tools that allow us to simplify our work and at the same time be communicated withour customers, this research expresses a systemic analysis that results, important aspects of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) interfere with the survival of micro and small businesses, such as: age, use of technology, internet shopping, social media skills. That is, it is a complete analysis that is reflected in the municipality of Cuernavaca of the state of Morelos, and its purpose is to pay attention to the result of its different variables, the behavior and capacity that the ownersof the mypes have in the identification and attention to their own needs. In addition, without regard to the empirical, the development of their skills that contribute in a genuine and positive way to the success of their businesses and to the acceptance in the market.
manufactura esbelta como herramienta de mejora del servicio al cliente: caso San Juan del Río
Authors: Navarrete Fernández Ángel custodio , Sandoval López Sol Karina , Amézquita Ugalde María del Carmen , Trejo García Leticia
Published: September 2021

Una herramienta que puede ayudar a lograr mejoras en las organizaciones es la implementación de la manufactura esbelta, por lo que nuestro objetivo está centrado en analizar qué tan determinante son las acciones del director de la empresa en la producción-operación y hasta donde influye la producción-operación en la gestión de ventas. El estudio es cuantitativo, no experimental de forma transversal correlacional, se utilizaron 19 ítems de un instrumento de 246 ítems y de acuerdo con los resultados se concluye que las acciones de la dirección son determinantes en las actividades de producción operación, las cuales influyen significativamente en la gestión de ventas.
AbstractOne tool that can help achieve improvements in organizations is the implementation of lean manufacturing, so our goal is to analyze how decisive are the actions of the company director in production-operation and to where production-operation influencessales management. The study is quantitative, non-experimental in a correlational cross-cutting way, 19 items of an instrument of 246 items were used and according to the results it is concluded that the actions of the management are decisive in the production activities operation, which have a significant impact on sales management.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE DESIGN ALGORITHM OF SWITCHED-RELUCTANCE MACHINES
Authors: Shevkunova Anastasiya V. , Kashuba Alexandr V.
Published: September 2021

The issue of improving the technical and economic indicators of switched-reluctance machines at the stage of their design has a significant degree of relevance. This study is devoted to improving the optimization algorithm for designing electric machines of the valve-inductor type.
Parametric, single-criteria optimization was subject to consideration. The task of designing a magnetic system of a switched-reluctance machine is to find the optimal combination of values of geometric parameters, at which the value of the objective function reaches an extremum. Within the framework of this work, optimization was considered by the criterion of the minimum pulsations of the electromagnetic moment at low rotational speeds.
The stochastic method – the Monte-Carlo method – was used as the basis for making changes to improve the efficiency of the optimization algorithm. The essence of the changes is to apply a normal distribution of a random variable with decreasing variance and with a variable value of the mathematical expectation instead of using a uniform distribution.
For this study, methods of mathematical modeling were used, namely the Monte-Carlo method and methods of probability theory. Calculations of the magnetic field of the switched-reluctance machine were performed using the FEMM 4.2 program based on the finite element method.
Due to the changes made to the basic optimization algorithm, the effectiveness of such a criterion as the time to achieve the final result with a given calculation accuracy has become higher. The obtained data can be practically useful in the development of manufacturing technology for the object of optimization.