bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Occupational Stress Affects Well-Being and Job Performance of Doctors: A Case Study in the Covid-19 Epidemic Context
Authors: Hien Le Thi Dieu , Huyen Khuu Ngoc , Hoang Thi Hong Loc
Published: August 2023

Objective: The goal of the study is to demonstrate the impact of work stress on the well-being and performance of doctors in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic.
 
Method: In this study, quota sampling based on the criteria such as gender, age, education background, working place is used to collect data. The survey areas are major cities in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, and Can Tho City. After the data screening step, the study collects 252 observations. The study applies structural equation modeling to analyze the data.
 
Results: The result has shown factors constituting doctors’ occupational stress include work overload, pressure from superiors, time pressure, income pressure, working conditions, and workplace relationships. Stress at work negatively affects doctors' well-being and performance. Besides, the study has pointed out a positive relationship between perceived happiness and doctors’ performance.
 
Conclusions: Hospital administrators need to control the causes of work pressure to improve the feeling of happiness and performance. The causes include work overload, pressure from superiors, time pressure, income pressure, working conditions, and workplace relationships. In particular, work overload needs to be paid the most attention.
Projektowanie i analiza mieszanki betonowej zawierającej kruszywo po obróbce strumieniowo-ściernej (garnet)w technologii druku 3D
Authors: Skibicki Szymon , Żygadło Alicja , Górnostaj Dariusz , Łabecka Magdalena , Orzelski Kamil
Published: August 2023

Rozwój technologii druku 3D pozwala na zastosowanie go w wielu obszarach budownictwa, w tym w zakresie małej architektury. Celem pracy było zaprojektowanie i wykonanie w technologii druku 3D obiektu małej architektury – siedziska,z zastosowaniem mieszanki betonowej, w której kruszywo naturalne zostało zastąpione odpadem garnetu pochodzącym z obróbki strumieniowo-ściernej. Dotychczasowe prace w zakresie wykorzystania tego kruszywa pokazują, że istnieje możliwość jego utylizacji w druku 3D kompozytów cementowych. W celu realizacji zadania wykonano podstawowe badania materiałowe dla mieszaneko zawartości kruszywa z recyklingu do 50%. Kolejnym krokiem było wykonanie modelu siedziska i ustalenia potrzebnych wymiarów przekrojów dla prawidłowego funkcjonowania elementu. Finalnie wykonano siedzisko w technologii druku 3D. Projekt mieszanki został opracowany z myślą o wykorzystaniu odpadów, jednocześnie uwzględniając wymagania związane z drukiem betonowym w technologii 3D. Wykonanie elementu małej architektury z betonu drukowanego z kruszywem po obróbce strumieniowo-ściernej potwierdziło możliwość stosowania tej technologii. Badania stanowią wstęp do dalszych analiz uwzględniających optymalizację produktu oraz analizę jego trwałości.
Badanie nośności wybranych poliamidowo--aluminiowych konsoli nośnych dla okładzin fasad budynków
Authors: Cwyl Maciej , Prochera Michał , Wojda Jędrzej , Wilga Kornelia , Radzimirski Patryk
Published: August 2023

Zagadnieniem omawianymw ramach artykułu jest innowacyjny system konsoli nośnych z przekładkami z tworzywa sztucznego. W ramach zleconych prac i grantów badawczych Koła Naukowego Konstrukcji Metalowych przeprowadzono badania konsoli poliamidowo-aluminiowych. Dostarczone wieszaki o różnych parametrach geometrycznych i materiałowych zostały przebadanew przestrzennej maszynie wytrzymałościowej znajdującej się na Wydziale Inżynierii Lądowej Politechniki Warszawskiej. Celem badań było określenie nośności konsoli na zginanie w płaszczyźnie, rozciąganie osiowe i wpływ zmęczenia. Następny krok obejmował przygotowanie analizy numerycznej w programie Abaqus CAE dla wybranego typu konsoli. Celem analizy MES było osiągnięcie końcowego stanu odkształcenia zgodnego z rzeczywistym, uzyskanym w ramach badań laboratoryjnych. W podsumowaniu przedstawiono wnioski wyciągnięte z porównania wyników uzyskanych w ramach badań laboratoryjnych i analizy numerycznej.
Ocena wpływu ekstremalnych temperatur utwardzaniawyrobów do konstrukcyjnego łączenia materiałówna ich wybrane właściwości użytkowe
Authors: Wojnowski Damian , Bardan Magdalena
Published: August 2023

Celem eksperymentu była ocena wpływu temperaturyutwardzania na wybrane właściwości użytkowe wyrobówdo łączeń konstrukcyjnych. Do badań wytypowano trzy klejeepoksydowe przeznaczone – w ramach naprawy konstrukcjibetonowych – do przyklejania materiałów, takich jak np. matyz włókien węglowych, szklanych i aramidowych. Substraty, z którychskładają się poszczególne kleje, jak również przygotowaneobiekty badawcze, kondycjonowano w warunkach laboratoryjnychoraz ekstremalnych temperaturach utwardzania, wytypowanychdo projektu w oparciu o informacje znajdujących sięw kartach technicznych wyrobów. Jako temperatury ekstremalneprzyjęto maksymalną 35˚C i minimalną 10˚C wartość deklarowanąwspólną dla wytypowanych klejów. Przeprowadzono badania,których wyniki stanowią podstawowe kryterium ocenyjakości połączeń klejowych, takie jak: wytrzymałość na ścinanie(przy różnych wartościach kąta nachylenia złącza), wytrzymałośćna ściskanie i zginanie. Dodatkowo wykonano badanie przyczepnościbetonu starego do betonu starego, które pozwoliło określić,jaki wpływ ma temperatura utwardzania na połączenie klejui betonu. Analiza uzyskanych wyników wykazała wpływ temperaturyutwardzania wyrobów do łączeń konstrukcyjnych na ichwybrane właściwości użytkowe. Większy wpływ na obniżenie poziomuuzyskanych parametrów ma spadek temperatury utwardzaniaklejów do łączenia konstrukcyjnego do 10C
Analiza badań kompozytu gruntowo-cementowegoformowanego innowacyjnym systememwgłębnego mieszania gruntu
Authors: Jończyk-Szostek Małgorzata , Kanty Piotr , Saloni Jakub , Trybocka Karolina , Rybak Jarosław
Published: August 2023

W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono wyniki badańlaboratoryjnych próbek pozyskanych z zarobów próbnych orazz kolumn cementowo-gruntowych wykonanych na poletku badawczymw ramach realizowanego projektu badawczo-rozwojowego.We wprowadzeniu przedstawiono motywację badańoraz cele, jakie przyświecały układowi programu badawczego.Przedstawiono ogólnie uwarunkowania geotechniczne, założonąwstępnie metodologię pobierania próbek kompozytu gruntowo-cementowego i finalnie metodologię badań wytrzymałościowych.W badaniach prowadzonych z pomiarem ścieżkinaprężenia wyznaczano wytrzymałość i sztywność tworzywa.Wyniki badań zarobów próbnych i próbek walcowych pozyskanychz gotowego kompozytu gruntowo-cementowego na placubudowy zostały przedstawione w formie wykresów i poddanekrytycznej dyskusji na tle dotychczasowych badań próbnych zarobówprzygotowanych w warunkach laboratoryjnych. Pozwoliłoto na ich ocenę jakościową i ilościową oraz sformułowanie wnioskówi wytycznych zawartych w podsumowaniu.
Análisis a los procedimientos en el manejo de combustible en áreas protegidas en las Islas Galápagos
Authors: Villacreses-Arteaga Juan Carlos , Perero-Espinoza Galo Arturo
Published: August 2023

El transporte vía marítima de combustible (gasolina y diésel) a las Islas Galápagos es constante y a su vez es un peligro latente porque las instalaciones portuarias se encuentran en estado de precariedad y no brindan la seguridad suficiente, la investigación aborda los aspectos relacionados con el manejo de derivados de combustible y las medidas de prevención, mitigación, gestión de riesgos y desastres provocados, bajo esta premisa, se expone el artículo, cuyo objetivo principal es analizar los procedimientos de manejo de derivados de petróleo en áreas protegidas de las islas Galápagos, específicamente en la Isla Baltra, la importancia radica en la fragilidad de los ecosistemas marino y terrestre del archipiélago, ya que, el archipiélago posee una gran diversidad biológica, alto grado de endemismo de especies y una variedad de ecosistemas y recursos genéticos únicos en el mundo por su mega diversidad, debido a la importancia ecológica que representa en el contexto mundial y por la necesidad del aprovechamiento de los recursos naturales en nuestra economía, se requiere la implementación de proyectos que promuevan la explotación sustentable de los mismos, para lo cual es necesario plantear alternativas de manejo amigables con el ambiente, la metodología utilizada se basó en un estudio documental, tanto de la historia de derrames, como de los procedimientos utilizados en el manejo de combustibles, se concluye, que los desastres ocurridos se dan, en su mayoría por falta de mecanismos efectivos de gestión de riesgos, antes, durante y después.
Improvement of supply value chains in sustainable small ruminant production systems in Asia
Authors: DEVENDRA C
Published: August 2023

The paper highlights the importance of meat production from goats and sheep. Goat meat is sought for its high lean meat content, but current production is inadequate, resulting in the highest price in most countries, followed by mutton. Discussions focus on the distribution across agro-ecological zones (AEZs), factors influencing meat production, transportation, types of markets (assembling, distribution markets and weekly markets), characteristics; marketing channels and outlets; buyer preferences for live animals and meats and major market players. Goat skins are core products due to 20 times value addition. Rural markets have numerous advantages and reduce current constraints to marketing. Three factors requiring urgent attention are: (i) economic opportunities to participate in improved marketing systems and value chains, (ii) increased profits and improved livelihoods will benefit the poor, and (iii) potential development of less favoured areas. Strong interdisciplinary R and D and supportive policies can directly enhance socio-economic benefits and reduced poverty among poor farmers and the landless.
Use of Bactec MGIT 960 ParaTB system for the diagnosis of bovine paratuberculosis
Authors: TRANGADIA B J , NAGMANI K , MUKHERJEE F , RANA S K , SRINIVASAN V A
Published: August 2023

In the present study, Bactec MGIT 960 ParaTB system, a liquid culture system has been used to culture the Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (Map). Faecal, milk and serum samples were collected in separate sterile containers from 20 milking crossbred cows, aged above 4 years with a history of chronic diarrhea, weak body condition and weight loss. Five (25.0%, 5/20) animals reacted positively to single intra-dermal Johnin test. Four (20.0%, 4/20) samples each of serum and milk were positive by ELISA. The positive milk and serum samples belonged to the same individuals. Direct PCR could not detect Map DNA in any of the faeces/milk samples. However, 1 out of 20 faecal samples was tagged positive in system on day 19 post culture. Z-N staining, conventional IS900 PCR and real-time PCR confirmed these to be Map.
Parasitic fauna infections in Pashmina goats of cold arid region of Ladakh, India
Authors: MAQBOOL I , WANI Z A , ALLAIE I M , SHAHARDAR R A , BABA F A , ASHRAF AIMAN
Published: August 2023

This preliminary study based on examination of 60 faecal samples was carried out on traditionally raised Pashmina goats (Capra siberica) of Ladakh region during the year, 2014. Out of 60 samples, 34 (56.66%) were positive for one or the other parasite species. Strongyle worm eggs including Nematodirus (26.66%), Moniezia (15.00%), Trichuris (1.66%) and oocysts of Eimeria (28.33%) were recovered. Pure natural infection with Nematodirus spp. was observed in 23.33% of samples. Mixed infection was observed in 15.00% of animals. The present study may be regarded as a step forward for evaluating the prevalence of parasites parasitizing the Pashmina goats of Ladakh, so as to evolve package of practices for their effective control.
Genetic diversity and relationship among three goat breed of Maharashtra state of India
Authors: KURALKAR S V , KURALKAR PRAJAKTA , KHARKAR KRANTI
Published: August 2023

Genetic diversity and relationship among in the three goat breed of Maharashtra, India namely Berari, Osmanabadi and Sangamneri were evaluated based on 25 microsatellite markers. A total of 567 alleles were observed among 129 assayed animals across the three breeds. The most diverse breed was Sangamneri followed by Berari and the least diverse breed was Osmanabadi in terms of number of allele. The overall mean of gene diversity across the studied loci for the Berari, Osmanabadi and Sangamneri breeds were 0.906±0.006, 0.870±0.017 and 0.901±0.010, respectively. The overall Fis value (0.161) was higher and significantly different from zero indicating departure from random mating and suggested that some of the studied loci were homozygous in the populations. The lower level of genetic differentiation (Fst) among the three breeds (3.9%) under study implied that 96.1% of the total genetic variation corresponded to differences among individuals within breed. The genetic distance tended to be the least (0.4032) between Berari and Sangamneri, moderate (0.4834) between Sangamneri and Osmanabadi and the widest (0.6319) between Berari and Osmanabadi. Lower level of genetic differentiation among the three breeds showed intermixing of the populations as breeding tract of three bred overlap hence, this may pose a danger to the purity of the breed in the long run.
Genetic polymorphism in bubaline mLYS (Exon-IV) and its effect on serum lysozyme activity and somatic cell count
Authors: SAHOO NIHAR RANJAN , KUMAR PUSHPENDRA , BHATTACHARYA T K , BHUSHAN B , TIWARI A K , SHARMA A
Published: August 2023

Animals (280) consisting of 4 different buffalo breeds (Murrah, Mehsana, Surti and Bhadawari) spread over 6 different farms across the country were used for this study. A 230 bp fragment spanning from intron-III to exon-IV was screened for SSCP which revealed frequent occurrence of AB genotype and A allele. Although, different values of lysozyme activity and somatic cell count were observed in Murrah buffalo across the genotypes and seasons, no statistically significant association was observed. Nucleotide analysis revealed A allele differed from B and C allele by 2 and 3 nucleotide substitutions, respectively, out of which one was present in intronic region in both cases. The polymorphism identification and characterization may provide a baseline tool for future studies to further delineate the role of this gene as a putative candidate gene for selection against mastitis.
Exploring differentially expressed genes in the ovaries of estrous and anestrous Qira black sheep using RNA-seq technique
Authors: ZENG X , CHEN H Y , JIA B , SHI H C , MIRENISHA MIRENISHA , ZHANG Y S , SHEN H
Published: August 2023

Ovary is the main functional organ in reproduction and has obvious difference in the biological activity during the estrous cycle. To investigate the genes associated with follicular development, ovulation, or non-season reproduction, gene expression differences in the ovaries of Qira black sheep estrous stage and anestrous stage in May were assessed using RNA-seq technology. This analysis obtained approximately 1.17 Gb and 1.22 Gb clean reads in Qira black sheep anestrous stage and estrous stage libraries, respectively. Six hundred and fifty one differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, in which 400 genes were up-regulated and 251 genes were down-regulated in the anestrous stage samples compared with estrous stage samples. GO enrichment analysis revealed that these DEGs were significantly enriched in 52 functional groups for the 3 GO categories. Using KEGG pathway analysis, 35 significant signaling pathways were enriched, including calcium signaling pathway, steroid biosynthesis, cell adhesion molecules, and steroid hormone biosynthesis. This study will provide a list of candidate genes for the future research in sheep reproduction.
Sex determination in ratite and non ratite birds by molecular method
Authors: BHATT RISHABH , PATEL A C , JISHA T K , MACWAN SHEFALI , THAKER RIDHDHI , RANK D N
Published: August 2023

In spite of number of methods for sex determination in birds, it is very difficult to distinguish sex especially in ratite birds due to lack of sexual dimorphism. Chromodomain helicase DNA binding 1 gene (CHD 1) is the choice of gene for gender differentiation using PCR based molecular method. In present study, non ratite CHD gene specific primers viz. 1237L/1272H, 2550F/2718R, P2/P8, P2/P3 and ratite bird specific primers viz.W5/ W7 and W1/ K7 were used for gender differentiation in ratite birds. The ratite bird specific primer W5/W7 was the only primer, which determined the sex in emu as well as ostrich successfully, while 1237L/1272H, 2550F/2718R, P2/ P8, P2/P3 primers were unable to discriminate sex in emu and ostrich but ratite and non ratite primers can be used to discriminate the sex in non-ratite bird, primarily in chicken. In an alternative approach of PCR-RFLP, the high resolution melting curve (HRM) analysis showed conflicting pattern in both sexes of ratite birds but in chicken HRM analysis showed clear cut differential melting temperature in both sexes, hence HRM can be used for gender differentiation successfully.
Comparative assessment of sire evaluation by univariate and bivariate animal model for estimation of breeding values of first lactation traits in HF cross cattle
Authors: DASH SHAKTI KANT , GUPTA A K , SINGH AVTAR , SHIVAHRE PUSHP RAJ , PANMEI ACHUN , SINGH MANVENDRA
Published: August 2023

The aim of the present investigation was to study the superiority of bivariate over univariate sire evaluation. Data were collected on 1,988 first parity Karan Fries cows, spread over 31 years. The (co) variance components estimated by using average information restricted maximum likelihood (AIREML) were fitted into univariate and bivariate animal models for prediction of breeding values. Low heritability estimates were obtained for fertility traits ranging from 0.02 (FDPR) to 0.19 (AFC) indicating lesser role of additive gene action in fertility of dairy cattle. Comparative analysis revealed that the breeding values estimated using bivariate animal model had lower error variance and greater range in comparison to univariate animal models. The mean sire breeding values for production traits estimated by bivariate analysis ranged from 3055.50 to 3063.15 kg and were higher compared to the mean sire breeding values estimated by univariate animal model. The inclusion of fertility traits along with production traits improved the differentiating ability of bivariate animal model with respect to the production performance.
Effect of phyto additives and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on rumen ferementation and microbial profile in buffaloes
Authors: PERME B , CHAUDHARY L C , AGARWAL NEETA , KAMRA D N
Published: August 2023

To study the effect of plants containing plant secondary metabolites (PSM) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on rumen ferementation and microbial profile, four fistulated adult buffaloes were fed in 4×4 Latin square design. The four groups were, control, without additive; T1, mixture of harad seed pulp and garlic bulb (2% of DMI); T2, S. cerevisiae (350g feremented feed containing S. cerevisiae 106 /g); T3, mixture of harad seed pulp, garlic bulb and
S. cerevisiae. All the animals were fed on a basal diet consisting of wheat straw and concentrate mixture in 50:50 ratio. Daily DM intake was similar in all the four groups. Feeding of any of the dietary treatments did not affect rumen fluid pH, concentration of ammonia N and lactic acid. The total volatile fatty acids and its fractions except butyrate were also not influenced by supplementation of any of the additives. The activities of ruminal enzymes viz. carboxymethylcellulase, xylanase, avicelase and acetyl esterase were similar in all the four groups. The rumen microbial density of total bacteria, Ruminococcus flavefaciences, R. albus, methanogens and fungi were not changed whereas Fibrobacter succinogenes and protozoa populations were significantly reduced in T1 but were at par of control by inclusion of yeast in the diet. It is concluded that mixture of harad and garlic alone or in combination with yeast culture did not influence rumen fermentation however microbial profile (F. succinogenes and protozoa) was improved by feeding yeast as additive. The additives tested seem to have potential to alter rumen microbial ecology and can further be explored for its efficacy in improving the performance of the animals.
Effect of mycotoxins contaminated corn on growth nutrient digestibility and in vitro rumen fermentation in goats
Authors: XUE BAI , CHUNHUA GUO , ZHENGFAN ZHANG , YANLIN HUANG
Published: August 2023

Two trials (in vivo and in vitro) were conducted to evaluate corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxins, majority being aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on the performance, nutrient digestion and rumen fermentation in growing goats. China Lezhi black goats (12), weighing 16.39 to 16.45 kg, were fed with the diet of 40% concentrate (the mycotoxin naturally contaminated diet containing 74.49 μg/kg AFB1, 2.08 μg/kg AFB2, 59.71 μg/kg DON and 36.51 μg/kg ZEN) for 28 days. The results showed that the contaminated corn had no significant effect on feed intake but decreased the average daily gain (ADG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) in growing goats. Digestibility of crude protein (CP) in the trial group was significantly lower than the control group and the digestibilities of acid detergent fibre (ADF) and neutral detergent fibre (NDF) decreased too, but not significantly. Neither volatile fatty acid (VFA) nor pH was significantly different between the 2 groups. The ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) in the trial group was lower in both in vivo trial and in vitro trial (0 h to 3 h). In in vitro experiment, ruminal fluids were collected from 4 China Lezhi goats and incubated at 39°C for 48 h with control corn or AFB1 contaminated corn. The total gas production and gas production rate in the trial group were significantly lower than the control group. These reductions showed the negative effects of the naturally contaminated AFB1 corn on nutrient digestibility and rumen function in growing goats.
The Input of Human errors as constituents to Marine Accidents in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. A Quantitative Approach
Authors: Gbasibo Lawrence Addah
Published: August 2023

The number of causalities, injuries, loss of life and properties accompanied with marine pollutions per year recorded from marine accident is quite alarming in Niger Delta. A very large proportion of these accidents have been attributed to human errors. This study elucidates the main human factors or errors that have contributed to the incidence of marine accident in the Niger Delta navigational waters. A descriptive and quantitative survey was carried out and data collected using well-structured questionnaires distributed to 400 respondents, out of which 287(71.8%) was retrieved. An appropriate statistical tool (SPSS Softwares-2010 Chicago version) such as multiple logistic regressions using The Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR) was employed for predictors/independent variables at 95% confidence interval. The socio- demographic results showed that majority (78.4%) of the respondents are of sound mind with over 10 years of working experience. The P-value is 0.02 for the multiple logistic regressions; there exist a statistically significant relationship within the predictors (independent variables) and incidence of marine accident in the Niger Delta. The constituents of Human errors do not contribute equally towards marine accident incidence. Six(6) out of the ten(10) identified human related factors/error namely crew fatigue, unruly behaviour, unsafe vessel speed, commercial pressure from management, lack of maintenance culture, organisational structure/inadequate safety culture were frequent human causes of marine accident and are significantly related to safety performance. The highest ranking human error/factor is unsafe vessel speed of about 3.01 times higher odds of occurrence of marine accident while the least human factor is the influence of drugs and alcoholism with just 1.01 times higher odds. It is advisable for mariners to have positive and robust safety culture in place. Employers should recognise, encourage and reward Staff with impressive s
Sustainability Disclosure and Financial Performance of Listed Food and Beverages Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Samuel Korim Chukwuebuka , Prof. Ifurueze M. S , Orjinta Dr. (Mrs) I. H.
Published: August 2023

The thrust of this study was to ascertain the effect of sustainability disclosure on performance of listed food and beverages firms in Nigeria for a period of eleven (11) years spanning from 2010 to 2020. Ex-post facto and longitudinal research design was adopted. Sustainability disclosure which is the independent variable was captured using occupational health and safety disclosure, social environmental disclosure, environmental sustainability disclosure, employee information disclosure and corporate governance disclosure while financial performance which served as the dependent variable was measured using return on assets (ROA). Panel data were obtained from annual reports and accounts of the sampled food and beverages companies and subjected to preliminary data tests such as descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, variance inflation factor analysis and hausman effects tests for the study period. Multiple panels least regression analysis was employed via E-Views 10. The results of the tested hypotheses revealed that occupational health and safety disclosure, environmental sustainability disclosure and employee information disclosure have positive but insignificant effect on financial performance of food and beverages companies in Nigeria while another positive and significant effect was documented against corporate governance disclosure and financial performance of food and beverages companies in Nigeria which was statistically significant at 5% level of significance. In the same vein, social sustainability disclosure was found to have negative and significant effect on performance of food and beverages companies in Nigeria at 95% confidence level. Generally, the adjusted R-squared value which stood at 46.5% indicates that all the independent variables jointly explain about 46.5% of the system variation in sustainability disclosure practices of our sampled food and beverages firms in Nigeria over the 11years period while about 63.5% of the
Management Information System and Corporate Decision Making in a Digital Economy: A Study of Nigeria’s Power and Energy Firms
Authors: Sunday Otuya , Godspower Akpoyibo , Egware O. Nelson
Published: August 2023

Information has become a valuable resource for corporate management in today’s digital and knowledge-based economy. This study was carried out to examine the relationship between management information system and corporate decision making among selected energy and power companies in Delta State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study include to ascertain the influence of MIS on quality of decision making, business innovativeness, and service delivery. The study adopted a survey research design as primary data were collected through deployment of structured questionnaires as research instruments. The study population was drawn from staff of three (3) selected energy and power transmission companies in Delta state. The hypotheses formulated for the study were tested using the chi square analysis at 5% level of significance. Findings of the study indicate that implementation of MIS influences the decision-making process has a positive impact on business innovativeness. Further, the study shows a positive and significant effect of MIS on the service delivery of energy and power firms in Delta State, Nigeria. The study concludes that implementation of MIS is imperative to enhance informed corporate decision making in a digital economy and recommends amongst others that companies should use modern ICT that will enhance business innovativeness and by extension service delivery.
Sustainable Energy Supply: Solar Energy Adoption as a Veritable Alternative for Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Damian-Okoro Inetimi, Roseline , Ikegwuru Mac-Kingsley
Published: August 2023

The current electricity power supply to Nigerians has been grossly inadequate and does not meet the minimum international standards of electricity services. There have been power failures or outages which does not promote development in both the private and public sectors of the economy. This present study seeks to extend the existing literature by investigating the influence of solar energy adoption (SEA) on economic growth (EG) in Nigeria. Data was drawn through questionnaire from 180 employees of 4 Local Government Areas in Rivers State. The sample for the study was decided on through the use of the simple random sampling technique, and analysed by means of simple regressions method. The study found that solar energy adoption has significant influence on gross domestic products (GDP) and human development index (HDI). Therefore, the study concludes that, solar energy adoption significantly influence economic growth in Nigeria, and recommends amongst others that Policymakers should key in effectively to sustainable energy programs that will engender GDP and HDI in order to drive citizens towards positive creativity that will increase the country’s GDP and HDI and accelerate economic growth.
Personal Variables, Pastoral Counselling and Patients’ Psychosocial Adjustment in Government Hospitals in Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ngwu Maria E. , Arop Lucy Obil , Effiom Bassey Ekeng , Ngozi Umar Lawrence
Published: August 2023

The study investigated the influence of Personal Variables, Pastoral Counselling on Psychosocial Adjustment of Patients in Government Hospitals in Cross River State, Nigeria. Three hypotheses directed the study and relevant literature was reviewed. The ex-post factor research design was used. The population consisted of 4,200 inpatients in Government Hospitals in Cross River State, Nigeria. 420 respondents were randomly selected as sample for the study. The questionnaires titled “Personal Variables, Pastoral Counselling and Patients’ Psychosocial Adjustment Questionnaire (PEVAQ) was used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to validation by experts in Measurement and Evaluation Pastoral Counsellors in the Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. The test-retest reliability method was used with sub-scale estimates of 71-80 were found to be high enough, hence the instrument was deemed reliable. Independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance with relative degree of freedom. The result showed that age, perception towards pastoral counselling, counselling except gender significantly influence patient’s psychosocial adjustment in Government Hospitals in Cross River State, Nigeria. It was concluded that personal variable, pastoral counselling influence patients’ psychosocial adjustment in the hospitals. It was therefore recommended among others that apart from administering drugs therapies on patient, their psychology, emotion, self-concept should be worked upon to boost their self-confidence, their resolve and their mentality to adjustment and recovery while on admission in the hospitals.
Situational evaluation of brazilian live pharmacy programs
Authors: Camargo Ely Eduardo Saranz , Silva Jéssica Vaz da , Nunes Marcos Leandro Alves , Martins Domingos Tabajara de Oliveira
Published: August 2023

Many of the Living Pharmacy Programs were implemented before the official launch and agreement on the list of herbal medicines selected by the Ministry of Health (MS) and included in the National List of Essential Medicines (RENAME). The objectives of this study were, through applied forms, to explore the criteria used for the selection of medicinal plants, prescription, follow-up and information to patients. The methodology used was a qualitative and quantitative cross-sectional study carried out through forms applied to the Health Departments of Brazilian municipalities that participated in public notices for financial support, published by SCTIE/MS. Of the 80 forms submitted, approximately 52% were answered. It was found that about 16% of the Programs did not present CFT, that 80 Programs participated in Public Calls of the SCTIE/MS, in the period from month 2012 to month 2021. As for the selection of species, 61% took into account the popular use and 37% the National List of Medicinal Plants of Interest to SUS (RENISUS). According to the dosage scheme, 49% were based on scientific evidence, 20% on popular use and 73% on National Forms of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia. The prescription of medicinal plants in the Live Pharmacy Programs was carried out in 89% by physicians, 58% by pharmacists and 51% by nurses. Patients who received indications for the use of medicinal plants were around 94%. The Live Pharmacies Programs that are in operation present difficulties, mainly financial, even with the public call notices in the distribution of resources for the creation and maintenance of the Programs, these are still insufficient to meet the local demands.
Building bridges between university and community: The "Tuning for Good" extension project
Authors: Amianti Samanda Bertipalha , Harger Patrícia Helena Campestrini , Nagamatsu Rosimeiri Naomi , Pires Gisely Andressa , Oenning Josiany , Pereira Livia Marsari
Published: August 2023

"The Sintonia do Bem project" aimed to serve the institutions that welcome adolescents in the city of Apucarana, among them "CEPES" and Casa Lar. To this end, the project acted on two fronts: offering short courses, meeting the demands of the institutions; and packing bags and necessaires. The Sintonia do Bem project is in constant activity, and for its progress the main actors are the servers, administrative technicians and volunteer students. Participate in the project 15 students and 4 servers who donate their time and commitment to these institutions. The workshops are usually taught at the CEPES site and the UTFPR Apucarana van transfers the volunteers in the morning and afternoon. The products developed are made in the laboratories of the Fashion Design Technology course, usually with fabrics that come from donations from local companies.
Nutritional and clinical profile of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Luz Beatriz Coelho da , Martins Paloma Esthefany Bezerra , Silva Amanda Alves Marcelino da , Cavalcante Taisy Cinthia Ferro , Tomiya Marília Tokiko Oliveira , Souza Thays Kallyne Marinho de
Published: August 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disease with heterogeneous clinical signs and symptoms, its main manifestations and clinical consequences being hyperandrogenism, and chronic anovulation, irregular menstrual cycles, presence of multiple cysts in the ovaries and decreased implantation potential embryonic. The aim of this study was to characterize the nutritional and clinical profile of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The study was carried out virtually using Google Forms from the Google platform, in which the link was made available on social networks. The form contained questions about sociodemographic information, symptoms related to PCOS, presence or absence of chronic noncommunicable diseases, anthropometric data and food consumption using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). The participants were 41 women with a mean age of 23.83 ± 4.77 years, with a mean weight, height, BMI and waist circumference of 69.56 ± 17.21 Kg; 1.61 ± 0.06 m; 26.86 ± 7.13 kg/m²; 80.22 ± 12.62 cm; respectively. Most women had depression/anxiety (60.98%) and were overweight/obese (56.10%). The most reported PCOS symptom was menstrual dysfunction (90.24%). There was no statistical significance between the foods consumed and the symptomatology of PCOS (p>0.05). From this study, it is concluded that women with PCOS have a prevalence of overweight and depression and/or anxiety, also showing that the nutritional diagnosis based on the assessment of nutritional status and food consumption is of paramount importance to guide intervention strategies for treating PCOS such as changing lifestyle and eating habits.
Inclusion in Higher Education
Authors: Sanchez Cintia Nazaré Madeira , Pasian Mara Silvia
Published: August 2023

Currently, one cannot discuss education without considering the inclusion of people with disabilities. In Brazil and in the world this movement had as a landmark the Declaration of Salamanca in 1994 which has as its main principal education for all, enabling access to regular education. The opportunity to be in regular education enabled the student to have access to higher education that has a new demand to think strategies to ensure accessibility and inclusion. The objective of the research was to analyze the educational, attitudinal, and communicational strategies of inclusion that are being carried out in higher education by professionals who work in specialized educational care so that the student has opportunities for learning equity. Method: qualitative research, in which nine professionals who work in specialized educational care in higher education were interviewed. Results and discussion: the data showed that higher education institutions make adaptations according to the legislation. Final considerations: Higher education has made adaptations to ensure inclusion and equity to create an inclusive culture.
The classroom in times of COVID-19: The outcome of remote classes in elementary school I
Authors: Jesus Gilda Oliveira de , Marinho Valdemiro Lopes
Published: August 2023

Technological advancement has long been leaving its mark and demarcating its territory around the world, giving rise to new models, perspectives, new means of communication and a new vision of teaching and learning. However, despite all this digital advancement, the educational network, specifically teachers, did not master the advanced techniques of technology, when they had to adopt them in their practices in the classroom in an emergency and immediate way because of the health crisis, which was established with the advance of COVID -19. Very different from distance education, teachers found it almost mandatory to adopt remote teaching practices. It aims to analyze student learning in emergency remote teaching. It relied on the qualitative approach. The possible results will be presented in an authentic way, when evaluating the teaching-learning activities developed during the pandemic, especially in elementary school I, as well as the marks left by the lack of investment in Brazilian education.
Metformin for Gestational Diabetes: Is it effective?
Authors: Cabral Juliano da Silva , Ferrer Alan Oliveira , Paula Jussara Miranda de , Felzener Manoel Carlos Melillo
Published: August 2023

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a pathology related to increased insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, with changes in blood glucose detected for the first time during the gestational period. Faced with these situations, several therapies are considered, insulin being considered the gold standard, but with recognition of new options involving oral drugs, such as metformin. The objective was to discuss the effectiveness of the use of metformin against gestational diabetes. This is an integrative literature review, through a search in the MEDLINE, LILACS databases, via the VHL and SciELO, using the Health Sciences Descriptors: Pregnancy, Diabetes and Metformin, in association with the Boolean operator “AND”. A total of 16 studies were reached to compose the review. The use of metformin generated positive results, such as lower total cholesterol, uric acid and microalbuminuria, lower risks of premature birth and the development of congenital anomalies, helped with postprandial blood glucose, lower maternal weight gain and avoided maternal hypoglycemia. and neonatal. The general effectiveness is proven, however it is still a topic that needs further studies, as it also presents negative results and can lead to maternal and fetal complications, since metformin is a medication that crosses the placenta, which can lead to fetal harm.
Combities associated with maternal mortality in Covid-19
Authors: Rachel Isabella Espíndola , Cardoso Andréia Insabralde de Queiroz , Chead Maria de Fatima Meinberg , Abreu Gislaine Recaldes , Cunha Mayara Soares da , Matricardi Jhoniffer Lucas das Neves
Published: August 2023

The present work deals with actions to promote public health in the federal service, analyzing issues of administrative law and raising the hypothesis whether such actions constitute public policies in relation to this sector. For this, it uses doctrines, information from public agencies, other studies already carried out and legislation. The research is of the exploratory type with documentary and bibliographic source. This study concludes considering that these practices offered by the Federal Public Administration to the federal public servant, are not characterized as public policies, since they are presented in a timely and differentiated manner in the different federative units of the Integrated Subsystem of Attention to the Health of the Server (SIASS).it possible to transform fun into learning.
Development of a didactic kit with the ESP32 microcontroller
Authors: Santos Beatriz Correia , Azevedo Jessamine Maria de Lima , Torné Israel Gondres , Lima Victor Norton , Cardoso Fabio de Sousa , Printes Andre Luiz
Published: August 2023

Microcontroller-based kits are used for the development of different projects and in different areas of knowledge. The main objective of this project is to develop a didactic kit that can help teachers in the classroom, and make programming practice more accessible to students, as well as obtaining more knowledge about the ESP32 microcontroller and the various peripherals (sensors and actuators). that will be present in the kit, overcoming the difficulties that exist in the execution of practices inside and outside the classroom.
Fundamental rights and rights reserved for immigrant refugees: A perspective on human dignity
Authors: Bastos Filho Claudio Xavier de , Garcia Ana Carolina de Morais , Bezerra Maria Marciária Martins
Published: August 2023

This research aimed to analyze the perspective of human dignity based on the theories of Jürgen Habermas and Hannah Arendt, focusing on the evolution of migration legislation in Brazil. In short, it examines the repeal of the Alien Statute and its replacement by the new Migration Law in the face of subjects not considered refugees. The study sticks to the new law in the face of the situation of Afghan refugees at Guarulhos International Airport and the case of Pacaraima-RR. The research is a bibliographic analysis in the dialectical perspective with data analysis. Thus, the research concludes that the repeal of the Alien Statute and the replacement by the new Migration Law have not been effective in protecting the human dignity of immigrants, as evidenced by the cases of Afghan refugees in Guarulhos and Pacaraima-RR. These results indicate the urgent need for more adequate policies of reception and respect for the fundamental human rights of immigrants, the results obtained indicate the violation of the founding principle of human dignity founding the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Management of Oil Palm Bunch Failure in High Sex Ratio Palms
Authors:   ICAR- Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, KALIDAS P
Published: August 2023

Bunch failure due to insufficient pollen is a serious problem in all the oil palm growing countries. It is observed that the main problem is due to lack of pollinating weevils as a result of inadequate male flowers in the plantations. The establishment of pollinating weevils in high sex ratio palms is a critical requirement for oil palm productivity. Bunch failure due to lack of pollination in high sex ratio palms was found to cause more than 90 per cent yield loss. The problem was severe, particularly, in isolated young oil palm plantations. Presence of limited number of male flowers led to fewer pollinating weevils even after inundating releases leading to poor yield. Intercropping with crops like banana and sugarcane which require great amount of water encouraged the emergence of more female than male flowers. Assisted pollination by sprinkling pollen grains on female inflorescences proved effective to a certain extent. Various treatments like severe pruning of fronds and application of gibberellic acid in high doses proved effective in mitigating the problem. These allowed natural pollination with the emergence of more male flowers and establishment of pollinating weevils. Keywords: Bunch failure, thrips, pollinating weevils, inundating releases, gibberellic acid.
Analysis of the Economic Consequences of Sina Group’s Privatization and Delisting
Authors: Yang Min , Chen Shuyang , Chen Jingbing
Published: August 2023

The “man-made” Chinese concept stock crisis triggered by Ruixing and the United States has adopted a series of regulatory politicization measures, which has made the situation of Chinese concept stock companies more difficult in overseas markets, and more and more companies have chosen to privatize and delist. This article takes the privatization and delisting of Sina Group as an example. It first describes the process of its privatization and delisting, and then analyzes the reasons for its choice of privatization and delisting from the aspects of undervaluation, enterprise costs, short-selling institutions and regulatory mechanisms. Cost and tax-saving effects, etc. are analyzed for its economic effect after delisting. Finally, by summarizing the case, it is expected to provide useful help to other privatized and delisted Chinese concept stock companies.
The Effect of Transition from IAS 17 to IFRS 16 — Based on the Case Study of Tesco
Authors: Li Zhijun
Published: August 2023

Leasing is an economic practice in which the lessor borrows a physical item for a certain fee. The lessee is given the right to use the item for a certain period of time. Leasing is an important source of financing for economic units and is of certain importance as an alternative to financing assets through purchase or borrowing. In 2016, the International Accounting Standards Board announced that starting from 2019, the measurement of leases will be changed from International Accounting Standards (IAS 17) to International Financial Report Standard (IFRS 16), which will terminate the off-balance sheet financing of the lessee by recognizing all leases in the lessee’s budget. This paper analyzes the specific impact of IFRS 16 “leasing” in practice. The author summarizes the characteristics of IAS 17 and the problems existing in IAS 17. Following the application of the IFRS 16, subsequent measurement rule changes resulting from the change in the lease classification definition will result in significant changes in the company’s financial statements. By analyzing the data changes in specific cases and the impact on user behavior, this paper verifies the correctness of previous theoretical research and analysis, and tests whether the new criteria will change as expected in practical application. The author chooses Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, as a sample company here to give a full picture of the problem. Specifically, this paper analyzes the retrospective restatement of Tesco’s 2019 annual report and attempts to alert others to the actions the company has taken to address the adoption and relevance of IFRS 16.