bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of agribusiness in the micro-regional of Umuarama – PR
Authors: Prado Denise Cristina da Silva do , Marchi Daniele de , Burlin João Pedro Hort , Guerreiro Júlio César
Published: September 2023

Agribusiness has great importance for Brazil and for the state of Paraná. In 2021, Paraná had the second highest gross agricultural turnover in the country, being also the third largest in grain production and fourth in agribusiness exports according to the Paranaense Agricultural Diagnosis Crop 2020/2021, a report produced by the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SEAB, 2022).
Does manual therapy applied in the cervical and thoracic regions influence on the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction? Clinical, randomized, placebo-controlled study
Authors: Ferreira Lais Silva , Gutierrez Cintia Moraes , Nakamoto Fernanda Cardoso , Mode Leticia Neves , Nobilo Margarete , Cunha Taisi Antunes da , Santos Alcylene Carla dos , Biasotto-Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida
Published: September 2023

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a complex and multifactorial disorder commonly associated with other conditions such as cervical spine disorders (ARMIJO-OLIVO et al., 2010). Although there is evidence of a correlation between TMD and neck disorders, treatment proposals include a local and direct approach. Since the etiology of TMD is multidimensional (MIETTINEN et al., 2017), the present study hypothesizes that a cervical and thoracic approach could reduce the signs and symptoms of TMD. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of a manual therapy protocol applied on the cervical and thoracic region on the signs and symptoms of TMD.
Systematic review on the relationship between the use of oral contraceptives and Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA): Effects, symptoms and implications on the quality of life of patients
Authors: Moliterno Amanda , Piccoli Maria Victoria Ferreira
Published: September 2023

Vulvovaginal atrophy (AVV) is a frequent condition in the postmenopausal period and has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives due to the disruptions in hormone levels that these medications can cause. However, the amount of data available on this relationship is limited due to underreporting of cases.
Ambience and substrates for the development of pepper seedlings (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)
Authors: Monteiro Neto João Luiz Lopes , Albuquerque Jose de Anchieta Alves de , Sakazaki Roberto Tadashi , Alvarez Richard Alcides Molina , Carmo Ignacio Lund Gabriel da Silva , Maia Sonicley da Silva , Melo Ana Karyne Pereira , Ribeiro Rayra de Souza , Silva Aldelônio Alves da , Sousa Brenda Ariana Medeiros de
Published: September 2023

In order to evaluate the influence of different environments and substrates on the production of chili pepper seedlings, an experiment was installed in a completely randomized design (DIC), with treatments arranged in subdivided plots. Five environments were evaluated: EA - agricultural greenhouse; TV35 - red screen with 35% shading; TV50 - red screen with 50% shading; TP35 - silver screened with 35% shading and TP50 - silver screened with 50% shading, and four substrates: S1 - OrganoAmazon®; S2 - OrganoAmazon® and PuroHumus®; S3 - OrganoAmazon, PuroHumus, soil and manure, and S4 (OrganoAmazon®®, PuroHumus®®, soil, manure and carbonized rice husk). In the photoconverter meshes TP35 and TP50, the pepper seedlings grown in the substrate S2 provided high IQD. The combination of agricultural greenhouse (EA) and S3 substrate promote superior quality chili pepper seedlings. S4 and S3 substrates are more affordable alternatives to the production of chili pepper seedlings. The photoconverter screens, associated with alternative substrates, do not favor the production of quality pepper seedlings.
Technical Efficiency Difference between Model and Non-Model Smallholder Wheat Producer Farmers in Lode Hetosa Woreda of East Arsi Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Zewde Meshesha , Shamemo Desalegn
Published: September 2023

The smallholder farming system in Ethiopia is largely dominated by staple food crops which are exposed to managerial inefficiency and factors beyond the control of the farmer. Accordingly, the study aimed to analyze technical efficiency differences between model and non-model smallholder wheat producer farmers and inefficiency determinants in Hetosa Woreda of East Arsi Zone. The Stochastic Production Frontier Cobb-Douglas functional form was used. To analyze cross-sectional data collected from 700(350 model and 350 non-model) farmers for the production year of 2018/19, descriptive and econometrics data analysis techniques were used. The findings of the descriptive analysis showed that model farmers produced an average of 32.82 and non-model farmers produced on average 29.36 quintals of wheat per hectare. The value of the discrepancy ratio (γ) which indicates technical inefficiency variability was 89%, 82%, and 84% for the model, non-model, and overall farmers respectively. The mean technical efficiency score was 81%, 79%, and 80% for the model, non-model, and overall farmers respectively. Land, fertilizer, and labor statistically significantly affected the wheat output of model farmers, whereas all input variables statistically significantly affected the wheat output of non-model farmers. In addition, model farmers' technical inefficiency was statistically significantly determined by the mode of plowing, mode of harvesting, shock, training, and marketing, and that of non-model farmers’ technical inefficiency was statistically significantly affected by mode of harvesting, level of education, land fragmentation, and marketing. Thus, training, market, education, and strategic plan to mitigate factors beyond the control of farmers need to be considered for improvement to make farmers more productive and technically efficient in wheat production in the study area.
Health sector performance in Ethiopia: a study in regional disparities
Authors: Singh Kanchan
Published: September 2023

The paper is an attempt to review the status of health parameters in the light of demographic attributes of population growth and mortality in Ethiopia. Health infrastructures, health personnel and health services to population ratios have been worked out and compared at regional levels. Twenty-six variables have been used to analyze national and regional situations. Results have been explained in terms of regional development levels, regional disparity, relative disparity and absolute disparity in the case of health services, infrastructures and health personnel to population ratios. In terms of health sector development; Addis Ababa, Amhara and Harari regions have high development (D.I= 0.283-0.74); Dire Dawa, Oromia and Tigray have moderately high development (D.I. = 0.165-0.220); Afar, SNNPR, and Somali regions have a moderately low level of development (D.I. from 0.125 to 0.155); while regions of Gambella and Beneshangul Gumuz reflect a low level of development (D.I. from 0.114 to 0.115) in relation to health facilities and infrastructures. The absolute disparity was extremely high in variables such as Basic Emergency Obstetric Care (BemOC) (1:534) and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (CemOC) (1:204) and availability of all other health professionals (1: 118.13).Similarly, the relative disparity was very high in cases of the functional health center to population ratio (230.71 %), all other health professionals (133.22%), BEmOC (120.36),CEmOC (116.52% and deaths due to malaria (114.85%). In terms of health sector performance Addis Ababa and Amhara regions present low regional disparities while Gambella and Beneshangul Gumuz regions reflect a very high regional disparity.
Digital Information Resources Access and Utilization in Ethiopian Civil Service University Library
Authors: Sileshi Kibru
Published: September 2023

This study assessed access and utilization of electronic information resources in the Ethiopian Civil Service University Library. Significant investment has been made in digital information resources in the University Library and yet it was not researched whether these electronic information resources are utilized or underutilized. The study aiming at ascertaining this state of affairs. The study employed survey method. The population of the study comprises 5132 postgraduate students. A sample of 400 postgraduate students was selected using simple random sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Based on the findings, the extent of accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources were fraught with a range of problems. Lack of IT (Computer) knowledge, inadequate computers in the library, poor internet connection, and lack of relevant electronic resources in various disciplines were problems encountered by students. Mostly accessed and utilized resources were electronic journals and the majority of students used electronic resources for research work. Lack of guidelines and electronic collection development rules and regulations, inadequate budget, lack of skilled technical staff, and unaware of the existence of electronic resources by students were major challenges. The study recommends improvement in appropriate user education for students, hiring skilled technical staff, availing computer facilities, enhancing Internet connectivity, and subscribing relevant electronic resources.
Impacts of Public Transit on Economic Sustainability: A Case of Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, Ethiopia
Authors: Moges Kassa
Published: September 2023

Sustainability of urban public transits is widely accepted but, there are diversified opinions and debates regarding modes of public transit. It is an unanswered whether road-based or rail-based public transport is more sustainable for rapidly growing cities like Addis Ababa. This study is done to empirically evaluate the economic sustainability impacts by Addis Ababa light rail transit (AA-LRT) using performance indicators like travel time, travel cost andemployment generation. Likely, it investigates whether AA-LRT is more economically sustainable or not, compared to other road-based public transits such as City-buses and Midi-buses and compared to the situation before the start of AA- LRT operation. Samples for onboard surveys were selected from transit users and experts through proportional quota sampling. Empirical quasi experiment, multi-criteria analysis and comparative impactanalysis approaches were used together with Paired-samples t-test, One way ANOVA, Ordinal and Logistic Regression. Findings indicate AA-LRT is really producing economic benefits such as travel time savings and affordable travel costs since 2015. Benefits are found to be more economically sustainable in AA-LRT than other road-based public transits. Furthermore, travel time and travel cost benefits in the post-AA-LRT period are better than situations before the start of AA-LRT in 2015. Thus, AA-LRT makes a more significant contribution to economic sustainability. However, it has little weaknesses like inadequate crossing facilities, overcrowded and delayed trips, troubled transfer, fare, and ticket system. To enhance the economic sustainability and address shortcomings, new designs like overhead crossings; expansion of rail network coverage; increasing number of trains and speed; integration among transits; implementation of flat fare and improving ticket system arerecommended.
Graduate Unemployment and Its Duration: Evidence from Selected Cities of Oromia National Regional State
Authors: Shamemo Desalegn , Zewde Meshesha
Published: September 2023

Generally, it is believed that higher education lowers the risk of unemployment. However, in developing countries including Ethiopia despite the expansion of higher education graduate unemployment has become a concern. It is threatening the stability and peace of the counties. Accordingly, the study had an objective of identifying determinantsof graduate unemployment and its duration based on data collected from 600 graduates in selected towns of Oromia National Regional State. To analyze the data, logistic regression and Weibull regression were employed. The result from the logistic regression model identified that level of education, specialization, place of residence (town), and year ofgraduation significantly affect the employability of graduates. The findings from the Weibull regression for survival analysis also showed that level of education, specialization, year of graduation, and place of residence were important in determining the duration of graduate unemployment. The result further revealed that graduates of engineering had 33.5% less hazard rate compared to graduates of natural science. Similarly, the hazard rate of level I graduates was higher than that of the other levels of graduates. These results imply the need for considering employability when opening a program and inclusion of entrepreneurship in the curriculum to make graduates innovative and forward looking.
Remedial Roles of Framework Agreement for Public Procurement Practices and Challenges in Ethiopia
Authors: Berhe Biniam
Published: September 2023

Administrative and technical inefficiencies reduce the value creation by centralized public procurement practices. The main aims of the study are to examine the efficiency of Framework Agreement (FWA) procurement practice, to analyze the perception towards the frame and to identify the major challenges of FWA based public procurement in Ethiopia. The study employed a descriptive approach using an exploratory and explanatory design on data collected by survey questionnaire and key informant interview. The result indicated that procurement planning, bid solicitation process, goods receiving and payment and conflict management were significant positive predictors of efficiency of FWA procurement practices. Further, inadequate legal framework, loose coordination, incapable suppliers and market set-up, lack of capable and committed procurement professionals, low quality and quantity, delay on delivery, and loose contract management are the major challenges affecting the efficiency of FWA procurement. Moderate perception towards the frame by the procurement professionals has been identified. In conclusion, FWA procurement is yet to meet the purpose of ensuring value for money. Finally, policymakers and practitioners need to give the required attention to improve the efficiency level of FWA procurement of the country.
Heterogeneous Effects of Migration and Remittances on Migrant- Sending Agricultural Communities: The Case of Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Asmelash Misgina
Published: September 2023

Using household survey data, the paper empirically evaluates the heterogeneous effects of migration and remittances on migrant-sending communities in southern Ethiopia. A multi-stage stratified sampling procedure was used to select sample villages from each survey area and households from each sample unit. To account for several econometric issues and consistently estimate the impacts of migration and remittances, the study adopted a three-stage least-squares method complemented with endogeneity and multicollinearity test. The findings of the paper reveal that the migration of labor out of agriculture has a significant negative effect on a household’s adoption of different agricultural technologies, as well as crop yield. By contrast, the remittances sent by migrants partially compensate for the lost-labor deficit, leading to increased use of modern agricultural inputs and crop yield. Besides, it’s observed that the adoption of different agricultural technology is invariant to the migrants’ gender. Overall, the return of migration suggests that the adoption of modern agricultural technologies and crop yield in migrant-sending communities are found to be higher after migration participation, though the impacts vary for households with different production conditions.
Financial Literacy and Adoption of Personal Retirement Plan among Public Employees in Addis Ababa City Administration
Authors: Tesfaye Adbaru
Published: September 2023

Individual financial status is underscored despite the fact that only a few households feel confident about adequate saving for retirement because of a lack of awareness about planning for retirement. Households having the same type of socio-economic background exhibit different saving habits and they may have different wealth. For one to save wisely and properly, acquiring financial knowledge is important. And the critical question must be whether there is a relationship between financial literacy and the adoption of a personal retirement plan. This paper examined the effects of financial literacy on the adoption of personal retirement plans among public employees in the Addis Ababa City Administration, using a descriptive design. Multistage sampling was used to select a representative sample of 386 respondents from three public bureaus named health, education, and revenue bureaus. The data were collected using a questionnaire & key informant interview and the quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive & inferential statistics of mean, standard deviation & regression analysis respectively to examine the relationship between dependent & independent variables. The study revealed that financial literacy is positively related to the adoption of a personal retirement plan. In addition, most of the elements of knowledge of financial instruments and computational capability of retirement benefits are significantly related to the adoption of a personal retirement plan. The study also found that (age, sex, education level & income level) are significantly related to the adoption of a personal retirement plan. Lastly, the financial factors (adequate monthly income & expenditure management) as moderating variables are also positively related to the adoption of a personal retirement plan.
Effect of International Remittance Inflows on Investment and Economic Growth in Ethiopia
Authors: Gidey Kidanemariam
Published: September 2023

According to the World Bank migration and development report, Ethiopia is among the top remittance-receiving countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. But little attention was given to evaluating the effect of remittance inflows on the Ethiopian economy. Therefore, this paper investigated the relationship between international remittance inflows, private investment, and economic growth in Ethiopia over the year 1991-2020. This study has applied ARDL methods of co-integration to explore the relationship between these economic variables. The result from the econometric analysis indicated that international remittance has a significant positive effect on both private investment and economic growth in the long run. But its effect was found to be statistically insignificant in the short run, though the coefficients are positive. The descriptive analysis also clearly shows that remittance inflow to Ethiopia continuously declined after 2014, though the total number of migrants leaving the country is increasing. This could be mainly because of political instability and the current COVID-19 pandemic effect.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA MEMÓRIA E DOS ARQUIVOS ESCOLARES
Authors: Cicci Romero Márcia , Santos de Oliveira Alves Maria Cristina
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem como objeto de estudo a memória e os arquivos escolares.  É uma pesquisa teórica e qualitativa que utiliza uma metodologia bibliográfica e tem como objetivo investigar sobre a importância da memória e da história nos arquivos escolares, dentro das instituições escolares. Mogarro (2005) conta que os arquivos escolares concedem nas instituições que os produziram a reflexão sobre as ações e discursos que são proferidos por todos os indivíduos dentro do ambiente escolar, sejam os discentes, docentes e demais funcionários. Assim sendo, o arquivo é o local que obtêm as informações sobre a escola e à esse lugar é tido como um local de parâmetro que possui as informações desse recinto. Consideramos os arquivos escolares, que,  como lugares de memória coletiva, é dar a devida importância à uma dada instituição escolar, para que possa ter a sua história contada, como também a sua identidade aos funcionários e aos alunos. Rever o passado das instituições escolares por meio dos arquivos escolares, é estudar o passado para compreender o presente para direcionar as próximas ações com o intuito de tornar cada vez mais, uma instituição escolar melhor.
A POLITICA PÚBLICA DA ASSISTÊNCIA ESTUDANTIL NA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAZONAS (UFAM) E A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO AUXILIO CRECHE PARA ESTUDANTES MÃES
Authors: Muniz Soares Lorena
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho aborda sobre a política de assistência estudantil e apresenta como unidade de análise as condições de permanência de estudantes mães que se encontram em situações de vulnerabilidade social, tendo como recorte a implementação do auxílio-creche no primeiro semestre do ano de 2019, com o último edital lançado no final do ano de 2022. O âmbito dessa pesquisa é a Universidade Federal do Amazonas- UFAM, assim, mediante a implementação da assistência estudantil por meio do Decreto n° 7234/2010, que dispõe sobre o Programa Nacional de Assistência Estudantil (PNAES), como política que objetiva apoiar a permanência dos estudantes na educação superior e reduzir desigualdades sociais e regionais. No contexto brasileiro, emerge, a partir do ano de 2003, uma grande expansão nas universidades que passaram por um processo de restruturação e expansão, condição que permitiu que perfis anteriormente excluídos obtivesse acesso ao Ensino Superior. As mulheres passaram a entrar na universidade, perante esse cenário, principalmente aquelas que são mães e que conciliam os estudos com a maternidade, contudo a entrada diante das condições de cuidados com os filhos e a vida familiar não se mostra favorável a permanência dessas mulheres até a conclusão de suas graduações. Nesse sentido, analisar de que modo as atuais condições de permanência de estudantes mães, beneficiárias do auxílio-creche, impactam em seus percursos acadêmicos é o objetivo dessa pesquisa, assim, utilizando dos métodos quanti e qualitativos (mixed methods) se elegeu as seguintes estratégias para apresentar os resultados: revisão de literatura; organização, categorização e tratamento estatístico. Os resultados obtidos a partir do tratamento dos dados indicam que há desafios para a política de assistência estudantil e também para a universidade quando se analisar as condições de permanência de estudantes-mães na instituição, destacando-se a necessidade de ampliação do auxílio-creche para que o espaço universitário tenha mais equidade e acolhimento com estudantes que vivenciam a maternidade na graduação.
HISTÓRIA DA IMPLANTAÇÃO DO CEDUP TIMBÓ
Authors: Schneider Hinsching Rafaela Alessandra , Plácido Reginaldo Leandro
Published: September 2023

Este artigo faz parte de uma pesquisa em andamento que investiga a história da implantação do Centro de Educação Profissional Timbó (CEDUP Timbó), nos anos de 2000 a 2004, sob a perspectiva da cultura escolar. O CEDUP Timbó é uma escola pública, vinculada e mantida pelo Governo do Estado de Santa Catarina, que oferece educação profissional de nível médio, nas formas concomitante e subsequente. Neste artigo apresenta-se parte da fundamentação teórica voltada para cultura escolar no estudo da história das instituições escolares. Busca-se compreender as possíveis interferências sociais e políticas que esta escola sofreu no período de sua implantação no município de Timbó. Utilizou-se como metodologia a pesquisa  bibliográfica e documental sobre Educação Profissional. O objetivo é compreender as possíveis influências que levaram à implantação dessa escola, sob a perspectiva da cultura escolar. Parte dos resultados obtidos apontam que um dos possíveis motivos da implantação do CEDUP, foi a ênfase na descentralização administrativa adotada pelo Governo do Estado de Santa Catarina e amparada na Lei Complementar n.243, de 2003 . Além disso, interesses da comunidade local culminaram esforços políticos municipais na instauração de uma escola profissionalizante.
PRESENÇA PROTESTANTE NA POLÍTICA NACIONAL
Authors: Limas da Silva José Roberto
Published: September 2023

A relação entre Religião e Estado é uma experiência histórica amplamente documentada e debatida na sociedade ocidental. Não obstante, no âmbito da política brasileira, é um fato relativamente recente a aproximação da religião protestante das esferas do poder político federal. O presente artigo tem como objetivo problematizar a relação entre política e religião no contexto do modelo político brasileiro, apresentando um breve resumo do percurso histórico da relação entre as instituições políticas (materializadas no Estado) e a religião protestante brasileira. A abordagem metodológica dessa discussão é basicamente documental-bibliográfica, apresentando e contextualizando a conflituosa relação entre Religião e Estado no cenário atual da política brasileira, bem como a possibilidade da construção de um ideário ético-religioso normatizador da sociedade brasileira. Um dos mecanismos para discutir esse cenário de proximidade dos protestantes com as esferas do poder político é lembrar algumas experiências recentes de governos totalitários que buscaram legitimidade escudando-se em princípios ético-religiosos. Finalmente, esse artigo conclui que, em decorrência da aproximação acrítica da religião protestante das esferas do poder político federal, existe a possibilidade de legitimar políticas públicas intolerantes com as liberdades individuais.
ENTRELAÇANDO HISTÓRIAS, TECENDO MEMÓRIAS A PARTIR DE OBJETOS DA CULTURA MATERIAL ESCOLAR
Authors: Almeida Eliane de Sousa , Caldas Pessanha Eurize
Published: September 2023

Este ensaio insere-se na área da História da Educação, especificamente na História das Instituições Escolares, que se constitui em fértil campo de investigações nas últimas décadas. Buscou-se elementos da cultura material escolar de uma instituição de ensino localizada na cidade de Caxias, estado do Maranhão. O Colégio São José é uma escola confessional e filantrópica, que compõe a Congregação das Irmãs Missionárias Capuchinhas no Brasil. Como percurso metodológico adotou-se a pesquisa documental, a partir de registros fotográficos do acervo material da instituição de ensino. O corpus documental da pesquisa foi analisado segundo pressupostos teórico-metodológico da vertente da História Cultural, que se manifesta plural em seus objetos, fontes e abordagens. A pesquisa evidenciou os usos dos objetos utilizados na escola, conferindo-lhe contornos dos modos de organização e das dinâmicas da escola.

Palavras-chave: Instituições escolares; História; Cultura material.
ESTUDO DE INSTITUIÇÕES ESCOLARES
Authors: Belusso Gisele , Souza José Edimar de
Published: September 2023

O estudo analisa a produção de pesquisas no campo da História da Educação, no eixo das instituições escolares, de ensino primário e de formação de professores, produzidos no Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação da Universidade de Caxias do Sul. O levantamento foi realizado no repositório institucional a partir da leitura dos títulos, palavras-chaves e resumos, valendo-se da metodologia de análise documental. A partir de então, foram localizados 19 estudos, realizados em nível de mestrado e doutorado, defendidos entre os anos de 2013 e 2022, bem como que as pesquisas abordam a história das instituições desenvolvidas, especialmente, a partir da História Cultural.
A EPISTEMOLOGIA FEMINISTA NEGRA
Authors: Santos Rosa Maria Dias da Costa , Aragão Patrícia Cristina de
Published: September 2023

A Epistemologia Feminista Negra estruturou sua teoria na categoria da Interseccionalidade, a partir da Articulação dos Marcadores da Opressão, que perpassam os corpos racializados das mulheres negras. De igual modo, o Feminismo Negro questiona as categorias da Mulher Universal e Opressão Comum, constructo do Feminismo Hegemônico Ocidental. o presente artigo tem por objetivo geral analisar o feminismo negro na perspectiva da Interseccionalidade e das opressões múltiplas em detrimento ao Feminismo Hegemônico que estruturou a teoria e práxis feminista. Quanto a abordagem metodológica, o estudo é oriundo de pesquisa Qualitativa, do tipo Bibliográfica no tocante aos procedimentos adotados para coleta de dados, haja vista que, foi elaborado com bases em obras, livros, artigos e textos acadêmicos das autoras negras acima citadas. Quanto aos objetivos, a pesquisa é do tipo Explicativa, ao passo que se propõe a identificar os fatores que determinam a Interseccionalidade como uma perspectiva teórico metodológica em contraposição ao Feminismo Hegemônico. A Interseccionalidade, como principal abordagem teórica inaugurada pelo Feminismo Negro, pode ser conceituada como a articulação ou interação entre identidades sociais e marcadores de opressão e subjugação, quais sejam: Gênero, Raça/etnia, Classe, Sexualidade etc. e que estão intrinsecamente ligadas as relações sociais e de interação entre os indivíduos.

Palavras-chave: Feminismo Negro, Interseccionalidade, Marcadores de Opressão.
GIS Analysis of Placer Gold Mining Potential in the Yuba River Watershed, California
Authors:   , Chandler J. D.
Published: September 2023

Can a Geographic Information System (GIS) be used to analyze and locate precise geographic locations along rivers and creeks that have high potential for placer gold extraction in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California?
Kasus Morfea Tipe Linier (En Coup de Sabre) pada Wanita Berusia 20 Tahun
Authors: Achmad Satya Negara  , Arie Kusumawardhani
Published: September 2023

Background: Morphea is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by sclerosis of the skin which belongs to the group of idiopathic sclerotic diseases. Frontoparietal linear morphea is a unilateral atrophy linear plaque on the forehead that can extend to the eyebrows, nose, lips, and scalps, causing alopecia. The aim of this case report is to establish the diagnosis of frontoparietal linear morphea. Case: A 20-year-old woman presented with a dark brown spot on her forehead. Histopathological examination showed a basket-weave hyperkeratosis and flattening of the rete ridges of epidermal layer, and pigmented cells in the basal cells of the dermal-epidermal junction. Based on the results of physical examination and histopathology, patient was diagnosed with linear morphea en coup de sabre. Patient was treated with topical and systemic corticosteroid. Discussion: Morphea is a rare fibrotic disease of the skin and underlying tissue, characterized with diffuse thickening, induration, or atrophy. Histopathological biopsy examination can be used to confirm the diagnosis and rule out differential diagnosis. Histopathological biopsy of early phase morphea can show inflammation, the dermis looks dense with thickened collagen fibers accompanied by inflammatory cells, especially perivascular lymphocytes between collagen fibers, flattening of the epidermal rete ridges, and atrophy. Topical therapy with corticosteroid as anti-inflammatory drug can be used in active lesions of early-stage linear morphea.
Potensi Tanaman Sukun (Artocarpus altilis) sebagai Agen Antiinflamasi dan Antidiabetes
Authors: Ni Gusti Ayu Diantari  , Debby Yunita  , Maria Aurelia Afila Tutonugi  , Theresia Helena Tokan  , Teresia Kiki Oktavianti  , Florentinus Dika Octa Riswanto  , Dewi Setyaningsih
Published: September 2023

Background: Artocarpus altilis is a plant whose every part is beneficial for health. In Indonesia, the distribution of this plant is only found in certain places and has not been cultivated. Breadfruit is basically rich in flavonoid, tannin, and saponin compounds that are known to be potential as antidiabetic and antiinflammatory. Diabetes is a group of metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia, due to lack of insulin production and/or sensitivity. Type 2 diabetes is a degenerative disease that is a global health problem. Type 2 diabetes is treated using antidiabetic agents and/or insulin. Inflammation is a local reaction of the body characterized by certain symptoms. Treatment of inflammation using synthetic drugs is associated with various side effects. Objective: This review is aimed to provide information about antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities in breadfruit plant. Results: Substance of breadfruit plant with antidiabetic efficacy was found in the stem, leaf, and fruit, showed by results of phytochemical test. Antidiabetic activity was proven by in vivo, in vitro, and AlCl calorimetry tests, while anti-inflammatory substance was found in the leaf and fruit, and the anti-inflammatory activity was showed by results of in vivo and in vitro tests. Conclusion: Breadfruit plants can be potentially developed as an alternative treatment for diabetes and inflammation.
Effect of pelvic floor and abdominal muscle training on diaphragmatic excursion in multigravida women
Authors: Edrees Manal Mousa Mohamed , Aziz Azza Abdel , Allah Mohamed Abd , El Haseeb Gehad Ali Abd
Published: September 2023

Background. Several research studies have indicated that the diminished strength of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) affects the diaphragmatic function.
Objective. The study aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week PFM and AbM training on diaphragmatic excursion (DE) in multigravida women.
Methods. Ninety multigravida women who were postpartum for at least 6 months after normal vaginal or cesarean delivery and between 30 and 45 years of age were randomly assigned to three groups of equal size (n = 30). Group (A) received abdominal and pelvic floor Kegel training. Group (B) received abdominal training. Group (C) received pelvic floor Kegel training. Ultrasonography was utilized to assess the effects of DE at three different time points: before training, immediately post-training, and at a 12-week follow-up after the end of training.
Results. The results showed that DE increased significantly in groups A (P = 0.038) and B (P = 0.009), with no significant differences in group C. Post hoc analysis revealed no significant differences between each group and the others, except for a significant difference between groups A and C (P = 0.001).
Conclusion. The concurrent implementation of 12-week AbM and PFM training is more effective in enhancing DE in multigravida women than solely engaging in either AbM or PFM training.
Effect of lower body, core and upper body kinematic chain exercise protocol on throwing performance among university shot put athletes: A pilot study
Authors: Kumar Vinod K.C , Altaim Thamer A. , Subramanian Shenbaga Sundaram , Alkhob Shadi Abdelbaset , Reddy Pradeep , Anusha M.B.S , Raj Naresh Bhaskar , Senthi P. , Gaowgzeh Riziq Allah Mustafa
Published: September 2023

A coordinated sequence of movements is required to generate maximum power and velocity in shot put. Kinematic chains emphasize the interactions between various body segments during a movement. They suggest that force production and transfer are optimized by coordinating multiple joints and muscle groups. In previous research, the kinematic chain has been attributed to shot put performance. Few studies have examined the effects of a comprehensive kinematic chain exercise protocol on throwing performance among shot put athletes, particularly at universities. Pilot study investigating lower body, core, and upper body kinematic chain exercise protocol on university shot put athletes' throwing performance. A total of twenty-four young athletes specializing in shotput, with an average age of 19.87 years and a standard deviation of 1.31 years, were divided into two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group, using a random assignment method, the experimental group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent an 8-week kinematic chain training program alongside their regular training sessions. On the other hand, the control group, also consisting of 12 participants, only participated in their regular training sessions without any additional intervention. Pre- and post-training assessments were conducted to measure shotput throwing performance, preference for throwing style, and the participants' satisfaction with the exercise protocol, using a questionnaire. The athletes who took part in the kinematic chain program demonstrated a significant improvement in throwing distance compared to the control group (p = 0.01). Additionally, the athletes in the experimental group reported higher levels of satisfaction with the exercise protocol (p = 0.005). These findings indicate that incorporating an 8-week Lower Body, Core and Upper Body kinematic chain exercise protocol into regular training sessions can lead to more pronounced improvements in sport-specific throwing performance among young shotput athletes.
allagmática
Authors: Fernández Ramos Andrés
Published: September 2023

La reciente proliferación de lecturas fragmentarias de la obra de Simondon exige una interpretación que entienda su carácter sistemático. Consideramos que la allagmática es uno de los problemas fundamentales de su obra y que, sin embargo, apenas ha sido tratado o tomado en serio. La siguiente publicación parte de las profundidades de obra de Simondon y busca encontrar lo particular de esa «ciencia buscada» a la que llama allagmática.
Relationship between Gender Diversity and Board Size on Corporate Performance of Listed Insurance Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Ahmed , Danladi Mohammed Umar , Musa Ahmed Balarabe
Published: September 2023

The heterogeneity of the board is a sensitive issue because theories emphasized on how important it is to have female directors. Therefore, this study examined the female on board and board size on the corporate performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. uses a sample of 25 insurance firms for the years 2011 through 2021. The MachameRatios Database and the annual reports of the sampled companies from the Nigerian Stock Exchange provided the study's data, which were then analyzed using ordinary least square regression. The study discovered that the financial success of businesses is influenced by female directors and board size. The results supported the argument that gender diversity enhances the financial outcomes of firms. Therefore, the study recommended that the management of insurance firms should have the right board member consisting of women inclusion to increase financial performance. The regulators or policymakers should make sure firms in NSC maintain the appropriate board size by ensuring that corporate governance code compliance is painstaking.
Predictive Analysis of Road Traffic Accidents in Katsina State, Nigeria Using Machine Learning Algorithms: A Study on Factors and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Iliyasu Umar , Yakudu Muhammad Muntasir , Abdulwasiu A.A.
Published: September 2023

This study aims to explore the use of machine learning algorithms in predicting the likelihood of road traffic accidents in Katsina State, Nigeria, with the goal of reducing the high rate of road traffic accidents and associated loss of lives and properties. The study collects and analyzes data on road traffic accidents in Katsina State, including the number of accidents, location, time of day, and the type of vehicles involved. Machine learning algorithms such as Decision Trees, Random Forest, and K-Nearest Neighbors, are trained using the data to predict the likelihood of road traffic accidents. The study also identifies the factors that contribute to road traffic accidents in Katsina State by using techniques such as feature selection and correlation analysis, to identify the most important variables. The findings can be used by stakeholders, including the government, law enforcement agencies, and road safety organizations, to develop and implement effective strategies to reducing road traffic accidents in Katsina State. The study utilizes data collected from the Federal Road Safety Corps database in Katsina, Nigeria, and employs data cleaning and feature selection techniques to improve data quality. The Random Forest algorithm achieved the predictive value as 85% while K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) and Decision Tree algorithms yielded 17% and 42% respectively.
Correlation Between Knowledge Level About Cloth Sanitary Napkins and Interest in Using Cloth Sanitary Napkins for Young Women
Authors: Leni Imbuh Nur , Setyorini Retno Heru , Prasetya Teguh Budi , Hastuti Pri
Published: September 2023

Long-term use of disposable sanitary napkins can cause reproductive health problems and have an impact on the environment. In the modern era, rewashable cloth pads appeared. Based on the data obtained on young women aged 12-15 years, it was found that 23 young women were still using disposable pads. 82.6% of young women did not know what cloth sanitary napkins were and how useful they were, while 17.4% of young women already knew what cloth sanitary napkins were and did not know the benefits of cloth sanitary napkins. Knowledge about the use of cloth sanitary napkins is still low regarding management in dealing with menstruation which in turn impacts on the use of inappropriate sanitary napkins. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge about cloth sanitary napkins and interest in the use of cloth sanitary napkins for young women at SMP Negeri 2 Sewon, Bantul Yogyakarta. This type of research is quantitative with a survey method and a cross sectional research design. The population of this study were eighth grade girls at SMP Negeri 2 Sewon. A sample of 57 young women. The sampling technique in this study was using proportional stratified random sampling. Data collection was carried out using a data questionnaire using univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that the level of knowledge about cloth sanitary napkins which was lacking was 4 people (7%), 7 people (12.3%) were sufficient, and good were 46 people (80.7%) and interest in using cloth sanitary napkins for young women with the category low interest amounted to 9 people (15.8%), moderate interest 42 people (73.7%), high interest 6 people (10.6%). The results of the bivariate analysis obtained a p value of 0.009 so that the p value 0.05. The conclusion of this study is that young women have a good level of knowledge and have a moderate interest in using cloth sanitary napkins and there is a relationship between the level of knowledge and interest in using cloth sanitary napkins.
The Role of the Huamual Police in Handling the Distribution of Liquor in Talaga Negeri Luhu Hamlet, Huamual District, West Seram Regency
Authors: Wabula Yusuf Safril , Sialana Fatimah , Metekohy Louisa M
Published: September 2023

This research is a qualitative descriptive study that aims to find out how the role of the Huamual Police in Handling the Distribution of Liquor in Talaga Negeri Luhu Hamlet, Huamual District, West Seram Regency. Primary data collection was carried out through interviews with alcohol users who had been involved in brawls and teachers who had a role in preventing brawls between students. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the role of the Huamual Police in Handling the Distribution of Liquor in Talaga Negeri Luhu Hamlet, Huamaul District, West Seram Regency, namely: 1. The actions and steps of the police, especially the Huamual Police in dealing with the distribution of liquor, are quite good because the police referring to and looking at the laws and regulations stated in the legal standards, namely the 1945 Constitution. The obstacles experienced by the police which many experienced in the field included: a.) there was a late report so that the TKP was damaged by people who found witnesses witness in the local community. b) lack of notification or information from the public in seeing the scene of the incident. c.) Witness testimony that was covered up or covered up and not lyrical in giving information to investigators at the TKP.
The Role of INPEX Masela in the Study of Children's Education in the Tanimbar Islands Regency in Higher Education
Authors: Takdare Yuliana , Salamor Lisye , Gaite Titus
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the role of INPEX Masela in the study of children's education in Tanimbar Islands Regency (KKT) in Higher Education. KKT students, what are the views of the parents of KKT students in receiving the Inpex Masela scholarship. The technique used in this research is snowball sampling. The results of the interviews showed that the INPEX Masela company, which collaborated with Pattimura University, held a scholarship program and had it handed over to students from KKT at Unpatti College. INPEX Masela is a multinational company engaged in the upstream oil and gas (oil and gas) industry. The assistance program is in two categories, namely the Tuition Fee Scholarship and Thesis Preparation Assistance Scholarship. The role and function of INPEX Masela is very important in providing educational assistance (scholarships), but seen from the operation of this program, the average KKT student did not experience the INPEX Masela scholarship assistance. Parents' point of view regarding the problem above is how INPEX is able to realize assistance by prioritizing children in KKT areas.
The Influence of the Dormitory Program on the Formation of Environmental Care Character of Students of SMA Negeri Pintar Riau Province
Authors: Artamevia Chelsa , Haryono Haryono , Primahardani Indra
Published: September 2023

The research written in this article is motivated by the existence of a phenomenon which shows that some students at Smart Public High Schools in Riau Province do not yet have or lack the character of caring for the environment, for example their attitudes are not cleaning the bed, not turning off the lights after use, not participating in mutual cooperation and throwing away littering, while in the Smart State High School dormitory a dormitory program has been implemented which regulates all student activities for 24 hours in the dormitory. Therefore, the researcher is interested in conducting research with the aim of knowing whether there is an effect of the boarding program on the formation of the character of caring for the environment for students at SMA Negeri Pintar, Riau Province. The location of this research was carried out at the Smart State Senior High School in Riau Province which was based on a dormitory. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative with data collection techniques, namely questionnaires (questionnaires), interviews and documentation. Based on the results of statistical calculations, Tcount (8.031) Ttable (2.017) means that Ha is accepted. Based on the results of the linear regression equation, the equation is Y = 2.286 + 0.911X meaning that if the hostel program (X) has increased by 1%, then the character of caring for the environment (Y) has increased by 0.911. So that it can be concluded from the results of the T test that there is an influence between variable X on variable Y, meaning that Ha is accepted, namely: there is an influence of the boarding program on the formation of the character of caring for the environment of students at SMA Negeri Pintar Riau Province.