bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Admission Cardiotocography in Early Stage of Labour in Predicting Perinatal Outcome among Parturients in a Tertiary Health Facility in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Ojo Oluwole Olutola , Awonuga David O. , Dedeke Iyabode Olabisi Florence , Adenaya Olaide Rufus , Ade-Onojobi Adedoyin Olatunde , Odelola Oluwaseyi Isaiah , Grillo Elizabeth Oluwakemi
Published: February 2022

Background:

Some fetuses will present with hypoxia at admission into the labour room and may not be able to withstand the stress of frequent and adequate uterine contractions. Admission cardiotocography (CTG) in early labour has been thought to be useful in detecting babies with such conditions therefore affording the obstetrician early intervention to prevent adverse perinatal outcome.

Aim:

This study aims to determine the predictive value of admission cardiotocogram in early labour in the early detection of fetal hypoxia and its adverse perinatal outcome.

Patients, Materials and Methods:

It was a prospective cross-sectional study among low- and high-risk pregnant women in a tertiary health institution in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Two hundred participants with singleton fetus in cephalic presentation were recruited consecutively at term in early first stage of labour and were subjected to 20 min admission CTG (ACTG). The resulting cardiotocograms were classified into reactive, suspicious or pathological and further management was based on the cardiotocogram findings. Perinatal outcomes were assessed and statistical analysis done using IBM SPSS version 20. The main outcome measures were mode of delivery and perinatal outcome using Apgar scores, neonatal pulse oximetry, and neonatal unit (NNU) admission.

Results:

Seventy percent of the participants were multipara, 42% were aged between 26 and 30 years. Suspicious and pathological CTGs were 9% and 1%, respectively. Operative delivery, birth asphyxia, and NNU admission of babies were more common among the non-reactive (suspicious/pathological) CTG groups compared to reactive CTG group. The test, in predicting perinatal asphyxia, has low sensitivity (42.86%) and positive predictive values (15%) but high specificity (91.19%) and negative predictive values (97.78)

Conclusion:

ACTG is a simple, noninvasive screening tool in labour. It is highly effective in predicting fetuses unlikely to develop birth asphyxia but not so effective at predicting those likely to develop asphyxia. The test should be used with caution.
Associations of fasting glucose and glycated hemoglobin with vitamin D levels according to diabetes mellitus status in Korean adults
Authors: Hwang Yerin , Jang Jiyoung , Shin Myung-Hee
Published: February 2022

OBJECTIVES: According to previous studies, vitamin D deficiency might increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). However, few studies have examined whether vitamin D continues to affect glucose control after DM diagnosis. Therefore, we examined the association between vitamin D and glucose levels in individuals with and without DM.METHODS: We analyzed data for 32,943 adults aged 19 years and older from the 2008 to 2014 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Patients were classified into 3 groups according to the 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration. DM was defined as a fasting glucose level ≥126 mg/dL, current use of DM medications or insulin injections, or a self-reported diagnosis of DM by a doctor.RESULTS: In male DM patients, the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level increased significantly as vitamin D levels became severely deficient. In male and postmenopausal female with abnormal HbA1c, those with severe vitamin D deficiency had significantly higher HbA1c levels (p for trend=0.004 and 0.022 for male and postmenopausal female, respectively). Significant differences were found between participants with normal and abnormal HbA1c levels in both male and female. However, regardless of sex or menopausal status, there was no significant association between vitamin D and fasting glucose in any of the fasting glucose subgroups.CONCLUSIONS: Male and female with abnormal HbA1c levels showed markedly elevated blood glucose when they also had vitamin D deficiency. A more distinct difference was observed in the HbA1c subgroups than in the fasting glucose subgroups.
Three-dimensional bone CT reconstruction anatomy of the vidian canal
Authors: Liu S.C. , Wang H.W. , Kao H.L. , Hsiao P.C. , Su W.F.
Published: February 2022

Objectives: To examine the anatomical features of the anterior opening of the vidian canal using three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) images of the bone. Methods: We reviewed 62 patients who had undergone bilateral vidian neurectomies. One hundred and twenty-four vidian canals and their surrounding anatomies were analyzed. 3D images were reconstructed using algorithms and compared with conventional two-dimensional (2D) CT images. Results: A bony prominence that overlaid the vidian canal along the sphenoid sinus floor was found in 60 (48.39 %) canals. Pneumatization of the pterygoid process was observed in 45 sides (36.29%). No significant discrepancy was found in detecting these variances between the 2D and the 3D images. The presence of a surgically favorable gap between the palatine and the sphenoid bone was seen in 25 sides (20.16%) without significant association with pterygoid process pneumatization or vidian canal protrusion. This gap was not identified on the 2D CT scans. Conclusion: 3D CT reconstruction images of bone provide superior delineation of the gap between the palatine and the sphenoid bone, which is a critical variation for vidian neurectomy. This useful method may contribute to better prediction and guidance of the surgical approach to the vidian canal and pterygopalatine fossa.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Vector-Borne Disease Research and Applied Public Health Workforce in the United States
Authors: Weldon Caroline T. , Weaver Scott C. , Jacobsen Kathryn H.
Published: February 2022

The coronavirus pandemic has imposed extraordinary demands on the public and environmental health workforce, including those who work on vector-borne disease (VBD) prevention and control. In late 2021, we surveyed more than 100 applied public health professionals, academic researchers, and others working on VBDs in the United States. They reported that the supply chain disruptions and limited access to facilities that impeded laboratory work in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 have largely resolved. However, many public health personnel across job types and career stages are still working fewer hours on VBDs than they did before the pandemic. Many reported that they expect it to take several years for VBD specialists to fully reengage with clinicians and the public, reinvigorate their partnerships and professional networks, and recover from interruptions to work productivity and professional development. Despite these challenges, most applied and academic VBD workers remain enthusiastic about their work and eager to advance this important area of infectious disease research and practice.
The Leadership/Education Nexus in the Development of Manya Krobo in Ghana 1939-1989. The Case of Oklemekuku Azzu Mate Kole
Authors: Addo Samuel T. , Addo Alex K.
Published: February 2022

The kind of governance and administration introduced in British West Africa in the 19th century was dubbed ‘indirect rule’. It entailed the direct link of the colonial administration in London and the seat of government of a colony with the traditional rulers of the native states within the colony. Each native state was virtually self-supporting; it organized its own administration, collected revenue and initiated its own development plan. This was the system inherited by Oklemekuku Azzu Mate Kole when he became the paramount chief and Konor of the Manya Krobo state in the Gold Coast (Ghana) in June 1939.In this paper we propose to demonstrate how the paramount chief’s upbringing and education molded him into a charismatic, transformational leader who used both formal and informal education to develop a hitherto rural state into a progressive one which became a model for other native states in the Gold Coast to emulate.Unfortunately the shift of political orientation and management by the new national government in 1951 led to the collapse of the vibrant and progressive rural economy. Meanwhile Oklemekuku Azzu Mate Kole’s continued performance at the Legislative Assembly till 1954 and his service on relevant boards between 1966 and 1972 helped in attaining re-direction in various national issues to the benefit of all.Keywords: Azzu Mate Kole; Konor; Manya Krobo; Education, Development; Transformational leadership; Environmental Management.
Energy consumption and thermal properties of drying banana (musa ssp) under varied relative humidity
Authors: Sarpong F. , Rashid M. T. , Owusu-Kwarteng J. , Zhou C.
Published: February 2022

The drying of banana slices was investigated under different relative humidity (RH) in a convective hot-air dryer. The experiments were conducted using 10, 20, 30 and 40% RH, 75oC and 2.0 m/s air velocity drying conditions. Drying kinetics, energy consumption and thermal properties were investigated. Eight mathematical models describing thin layer drying were employed and results were compared to their goodness of fit in terms of coefficient of correlation (R2), the root mean square error (RMSE) and the reduced chi square (χ2). The Midilli–Kucuk model could satisfactorily describe RH-convective drying of banana slices with R2, RMSE and χ2 in the ranges of 0.99947-0.99986, 0.00002-0.00008, and 0.0142-0.01618 respectively. For energy consumption, RH condition increased the energy consumption such that at every 10% increase in RH, a range of 17.9-41.0% increase in energy consumption was observed. In the case of thermal properties, endothermic peak revealed precise composition, fine particle size, and dispersion in a matrix of banana slices thus altering the transition in solid state. In effect, RH drying present new drying concept with prospecting thermodynamics absorbing properties. However, energy consumption issue needs to be addressed in further research.
Assessing farm records-keeping behavior among small-scale pineapple farmers in the Nsawam Adoagyiri municipality, Ghana
Authors: Manteaw S. A. , Akpotosu B. W. , Folitse B. Y. , Mahama S.
Published: February 2022

This paper seeks to bring more clarity to the phenomenon of farm records keeping among small-scale pineapple farmers in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Specifically, it seeks to measure the motivation behind farm records keeping, the nature of records kept, the benefits derived from the activity and how demographic and socio-economic characteristics of farmers influence the practice. Using a multi-stage random selection procedure, 120 pineapple farmers selected from 25 pineapple growing communities in the Municipality were interviewed using structured interview schedules. The study showed that records keeping was common among the pineapple farmers interviewed with the farmers keeping at least six (6) farm records. The chi-square test showed that farm records keeping depended on educational level, years of experience in pineapple farming and farm size. Besides, records keeping was informed primarily by the desire to make productivity projections and promote effective agribusiness management. The study makes a strong case for sustained communication, education and awareness creation on the practice to engender good agribusiness outcomes.
Analysis of farmers’ market power in the value chain of Arabica coffee in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Authors: Tuoi Nguyen Thi , Son Nguyen Phu , Thong Pham Le
Published: February 2022

The market that operates effectively will contribute to actors’ profit and welfare in the coffee value chain conversely if the market is affected by imperfect problems. Suppose the value chain lacks market news, short-term storage, information for product and processing, quality check, and market power. In that case, implied chain actors’ profit and welfare will not be reached. A new method can estimate market power by Lerner index through the stochastic cost frontier once the inputs data price is unavailable and the existence or non-existence of constant returns to scale. So this approach is applied to evaluate farmers’ market power in the value chain of Arabica coffee in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. Primary data were collected through interviews with 200 farmers Da Lat, Lac Duong, Lam Ha, and Don Duong of Lam Dong Province. The estimated results of the market power and Lerner rate are 0.001. This index indicates that the local coffee market is perfect competition. So the coffee growers do not have market power. The RTS index of 0.56 (less than one) illustrates that farmers’ Return To Scale (RTS) is decreased. Therefore, coffee farmers should link together to establish cooperative that increases market power in price negotiation and coffee consumption.
Celebrity endorsement and purchase intention: The case of Toyota Vios in Vietnam
Authors: Tri Ha Minh
Published: February 2022

This study investigates how celebrity characteristics (including credibility, attractiveness, product-image match), personal characteristics (including self - satisfaction and expression power), and social characteristics (including peer influence) influence consumer purchasing behavior via imitation behavior in the case Toyota Vios brand. A questionnaire-based survey of 306 respondents across Vietnam was conducted using convenience and snowball sampling methods. Online and face-to-face interviews were conducted. A structural equation modelling approach was used to analyze the data. The results show that the three celebrity characteristics, personal characteristics, and social characteristics have a significant impact on the consumer’s intention to purchase through imitation behavior. Practical implications were provided to assist companies in improving their performance.
Ảnh hưởng của marketing quan hệ đến sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của khách hàng trong ngành ngân hàng: Trường hợp các ngân hàng thương mại tại tỉnh Quảng Ngãi
Authors: Mai Nguyễn Thị Như , Hương Phạm Thị Lan , Thư Ngô Thị Khuê
Published: February 2022

Nghiên cứu đề xuất và thử nghiệm mô hình về mối quan hệ giữa marketing quan hệ, sự hài lòng, chi phí chuyển đổi và lòng trung thành của khách hàng. Cụ thể, tác giả nghiên cứu tác động trực tiếp của các thành tố marketing quan hệ (gồm marketing quan hệ tài chính, marketing quan hệ xã hội và marketing quan hệ cấu trúc) đến sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của khách hàng. Ngoài ra, nghiên cứu còn xem xét tác động trực tiếp của sự hài lòng và chi phí chuyển đổi đến lòng trung thành khách hàng. Các mối quan hệ này được kiểm chứng thông qua mẫu 418 khách hàng cá nhân sử dụng dịch vụ ngân hàng tại tỉnh Quảng Ngãi. Kết quả cho thấy marketing quan hệ xã hội và marketing quan hệ cấu trúc tác động tích cực, trực tiếp đến lòng trung thành của khách hàng còn marketing quan hệ tài chính thì không. Ngoài ra, marketing quan hệ tài chính, marketing quan hệ xã hội và marketing quan hệ cấu trúc tác động tích cực, trực tiếp đến sự hài lòng của khách hàng. Bên cạnh đó, kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra sự hài lòng và chi phí chuyển đổi có tác động tích cực, trực tiếp đến lòng trung thành của khách hàng.
Lựa chọn các kỹ thuật trồng nấm rơm của các nông hộ trồng nấm rơm ở Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long
Authors: Nhung Phạm Thị Gấm , Danh Võ Thanh
Published: February 2022

Bài viết phân tích việc lựa chọn các kỹ thuật trồng nấm rơm đạt hiệu quả kinh tế cao cho các nông hộ trồng nấm rơm ở Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện dựa trên cơ sở phỏng vấn trực tiếp 115 nông hộ trồng nấm rơm tại huyện Lai Vung, tỉnh Đồng Tháp và quận Bình Thủy, quận Ô Môn, TP. Cần Thơ. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp phân tích biên để hỗ trợ các nông hộ trồng nấm rơm đưa ra quyết định lựa chọn kỹ thuật trồng nấm tối ưu. Các kỹ thuật trồng nấm rơm được phân tích bao gồm: sử dụng rơm, sử dụng meo, và sử dụng phân bón. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy rằng để có được hiệu quả kinh tế cao trong trồng nấm rơm, các lựa chọn kỹ thuật ưu tiên nên áp dụng lần lượt là sử dụng rơm trong khoảng từ 20.0 đến 25.0kg/m2 (tương ứng 0.8-1.2 cuộn rơm/m2), sử dụng meo trong khoảng từ 1.1 bịch đến 2 bịch/m2 và sử dụng phân bón trong khoảng từ 0.05 đến 0.19kg/100m2.
DETERMINATION OF THE POSITION AND SIZE OF DG IN UNBALANCED RADIAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM USING COYOTE ALGORITHM
Authors: ANH VIET TRUONG  , TRIEU NGOC TON
Published: February 2022

This paper proposes a method to optimize the position and size of distributed generations (DGs) based on Coyote algorithm (COA) to minimize the power loss of the radial unbalanced distribution system (URDS). The proposed COA method is a recently developed meta heuristic algorithm, inspired by the social life of the North American wolf. COA does not need to use control parameters in the application process for the optimization problem. The proposed method, using COA to optimize the installation of DG for URDS in order to bring about the minimum effective power loss. The results of the proposed method were tested on URDS 25 buses and compared with another method, showing its effectiveness against URDS.
REMOVAL OF As(III) FROM WATER USING A NOVEL ORANGE PEEL BIOPOLYMER BASED MAGNETIC NANOCOMPOSITES
Authors: NGHIA T. BUI  , CAN D. PHAN  , HUY Q. NGUYEN  , SON V. LE  , VAN T. T. TRAN  , NGOC T. T. TRAN
Published: February 2022

Arsenic pollution in groundwater is of high concern due to its impact to environment and human health. Numerous methods have been used to treat arsenic pollution. In this work, a practical application of biopolymer-based magnetic nanocomposites as a novel adsorbent for the arsenic pollutant was demonstrated. Magnetic nanocomposites were produced by incorporating cobalt superparamagnetic (CoFe2O4) nanoparticles into the biopolymer matrix which was extracted from orange peel. In which, the superparamagnetic nanoparticles were prepared by co-precipitation approach and the nanocomposites formation was carried out with the support of magnetic agitation. Various characterizations including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) were carried out to investigate the property of the obtained biopolymer magnetic nanocomposites. The materials was used as adsorbent, then applied to remove arsenic trioxide in the solution. The result indicated that 99.2% of arsenic trioxide (1.0 g/L feed concentration, 1.0 g/L dose of the material) could be removed by the adsorbent. In addition, the nanocomposites after treatment could be facilely separated from the aqueous mixture by simple magnetic decantation due to its superparamagnetism, making it easy to completely isolate them from water and exhibiting good reusability.
SUBCELLULAR LOCALIZATION OF ARABIDOPSIS Nα-ACETYLTRANSFERASE 60 BY TRANSIENT EXPRESSION IN TOBACCO LEAF
Authors: DINH VAN TRINH
Published: February 2022

Protein Nα-terminal acetylation (NTA) catalyzed by Nα-acetyltransferases (NAT) is one of the most common protein modifications in eukaryotes, occurring on approximately 50-70% of yeast and 80-90% of human soluble proteins. NAT has been shown to play a critical role in the functioning of protein such as stability, interaction and targeting. Recently, Nα-acetyltransferase 60 (Naa60 or NatF) has been identified in higher eukaryotes. In human Naa60 is reported to be anchored to the Golgi and responsible for NTA of both cytosolic and membrane proteins. In plant, however, the localization of Naa60 has not been thoroughly addressed. Therefore, this study foccuses on the subcellular localization of Arabidopsis Naa60. Computational analysis of the Naa60 amino acid sequence using PredictProtein reveals potential membrane localization with two amphipathic α-helices at the C-terminus. Transient expression of Arabidopsis Naa60 fused with EYFP at the N- and C- ends in tobacco leaf confirms its localization to the plasma membrane. Co-expression with the RFP plasma membrane marker suggests that Naa60 also localize to the tonoplast.
İŞYERLERİNDEKİ ACİL DURUM TOPLANMA BÖLGELERİ SAYISININ BULANIK MANTIK TEMELLİ OPTİMİZASYONU
Authors: PEKŞEN Muhammed Fatih , TAŞCI Tuğrul , UYAROĞLU Yılmaz
Published: February 2022

Sanayi sektöründe firmalar üretim, depolama, dağıtım ve idare faaliyetleri için çoğunlukla kapalı ve açık alanlara sahip büyük yerleşkelere ihtiyaç duymaktadır. Muhtemel acil durum veya afet olaylarında, çalışan kayıpları ve yaralanmaların yaşanmaması ya da istenmeyen bu durumların en aza indirilmesi amacıyla bu tip yerleşkelerde yasal zorunluluklara bağlı olarak acil toplanma bölgeleri oluşturulması ve yılda en az bir kere tatbikat yapılması gerekmektedir. Geleneksel olarak afet tatbikatlarında çalışanların sayısı toplanma noktalarındaki sorumlular tarafından listeler üzerinden kontrol edilmekle birlikte, çalışan sayısının fazla olduğu durumlarda teknolojik araçların kullanımıyla sayımların otomatik olarak yapılması gerekliliği ortaya çıkmaktadır. Alandaki uygulamalar incelendiğinde çalışan sayımı için kullanılan sürenin uluslararası standartlarla belirlenen değerlerden yüksek olduğu ve çalışanların sayımlarda olması gereken toplanma bölgesinde bulunmaması sebebiyle eksik ya da fazla sayıda çalışanın rapor edildiği görülmektedir. Firmalar açısından sayım süresinin fazla olması ya da sayımda ulaşılamayan çalışan olması ciddi problemler olarak kabul edilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, acil durum ve afet tatbikatlarında çalışanların kendilerine en yakın acil toplanma bölgesine giderek sayıma katılabilmesine olanak veren bulanık mantık temelli bir yöntem ile acil durum toplanma bölgeleri sayısı optimizasyonu sağlanmıştır. Bu sayede sayım için kullanılan sürenin %25 oranında azaltılması sağlanmıştır. Ayrıca hatalı bildirimlerde de gözle görülür azalma sağlanmıştır.
Elaboração/Formulação/Proposição de Problemas em Matemática: percepções a partir de pesquisas envolvendo práticas de ensino
Authors: Possamai Janaína Poffo , Allevato Norma Suely Gomes
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo refere-se à apresentação de um metaestudo que tem como objetivo verificar e analisar como são realizadas as práticas educativas que tratam da criação de problemas matemáticos, pelos estudantes, disseminadas na produção científica brasileira. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo bibliográfico na modalidade de revisão sistemática, a fim de constituir novas compreensões acerca do objeto de estudo. Os resultados indicam que existem diversos pontos de partida e diferentes finalidades educativas para as atividades de elaboração, formulação e proposição de problemas pelos estudantes, realizadas em distintos momentos pedagógicos, conforme relatado nas pesquisas que analisamos. Cabe ressaltar, ainda, que este metaestudo revela fragilidades na constituição de um corpo teórico pelas pesquisas analisadas. Tal corpo teórico permitiria orientar um caminho metodológico mais consistente para implementação de práticas de criação de problemas em aulas de Matemática
An Analysis of water Management and Consumption in Residential, Industrial and Commercial area of Katraj Sukhsagar Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Authors: Dr. Shalini M. Guldeokar
Published: February 2022

Water is one of the most precious natural resources and key elements in the Socio-economic development of a country. A person can live without food for days but cannot survive without water. Water is the basic and fundamental needs of any living being, but sadly this basic need is very soon nearing its end. Water is used for drinking, bathing, and cooking, washing, irrigation and in the industry etc. About 70% earth surface is covered with water but only little fraction of total water available on the earth, which is useful for human consumption it means only 3% water is available to us as fresh water out of this 2.99% is locked up in the mountain or glacier. Only 0.10% fresh water is easily available to us in the form of groundwater. Hence whatever water is available on the earth surface that water we have to conserve otherwise in future we will face water crises. Similarly in this paper had tried to explain how water Management has been co-relates between residential, industrial and commercial point of view.   For the present study Katraj Sukhsagar Nagar area has been identified, because in the year 1997, 37 villages have been attached into Pune Municipal Corporation due to this population of Katraj had increased and it’s affected on distribution of water. Hence we should take care of using water to its proper utility and also take care of rain water harvesting method to overcome the scarcity of fresh water in all the sectors like domestic industrial and agriculture. Water is one of the most precious natural resources and key elements in the Socio-economic development of a country. A person can live without food for days but cannot survive without water. Water is the basic and fundamental needs of any living being, but sadly this basic need is very soon nearing its end. Water is used for drinking, bathing, and cooking, washing, irrigation and in the industry etc. About 70% earth surface is covered with water but only little fraction of total water available on the earth, which is useful for human consumption it means only 3% water is available to us as fresh water out of this 2.99% is locked up in the mountain or glacier. Only 0.10% fresh water is easily available to us in the form of groundwater. Hence whatever water is available on the earth surface that water we have to conserve otherwise in future we will face water crises. Similarly in this paper had tried to explain how water Management has been co-relates between residential, industrial and commercial point of view.   For the present study Katraj Sukhsagar Nagar area has been identified, because in the year 1997, 37 villages have been attached into Pune Municipal Corporation due to this population of Katraj had increased and it’s affected on distribution of water. Hence we should take care of using water to its proper utility and also take care of rain water harvesting method to overcome the scarcity of fresh water in all the sectors like domestic industrial and agriculture
Chemistry significant learning to reduce the failure of students in High School using LKT
Authors: Ayala Néstor Arroyo , Solís David Jesús Becerra , Núñez Antonio Cruz , Soto José Manuel Gómez
Published: February 2022

Failure in the area of science is one of the main obstacles that students face, and can even lead them to drop out, therefore, the present work seeks to reduce the failure rates of young people of the High School in the subject of chemistry.

Iintervention strategy was implemented, which consisted of 3 didactic sequences for the teaching of Chemistry, using Learning and Knowledge Technologies (LKT) as the main tool, this, in students of a High School Center in the State of Michoacán, México.

The results showed that the LKT in the teaching of Chemistry, allow a greater number of students to achieve significant learning in the concepts of Atom, Atomic Structure and Chemical Bond, compared to teaching methods that did not include the LKT, due to the above, These technologies could be considered to decrease failure rates in the High School.
Diálogo de saberes con redes sociales caso específico atractivo turístico los currucuyes
Authors: Molano Eugenia Grosso , Castillo Margie Julieth Siabato
Published: February 2022

Hoy en día el turismo ha tomado gran importancia en el departamento de Boyacá Colombia, debido a sus grandes riquezas naturales y su diversidad cultural con relación mitos, leyendas y tradiciones, a través del diálogo de saberes se comprende la problemática y necesidades que tiene la población mediante la reflexión y discusión entre los diferentes actores involucrados, dan a conocer experiencias a través de la utilización de las TIC, específicamente por medio de las redes sociales, establecen nuevas formas de interacción y relacionarse de forma eficaz, oportuna y actualizada acerca del lugar,  el turista planea sus viajes y diseña sus propios itinerarios, comparte sus vivencias y experiencias; la investigación se realiza con un enfoque cualitativo empleando como instrumentos la observación directa, las encuestas, obteniéndose como resultado que muchos  turistas encontraron interesante el mirador Ecoturístico los Currucuyes, se tienen varios seguidores e igualmente  han visitado el lugar, realizaron actividades complementarias en los municipios aledaños y se aplicó la gestión del conocimiento a través del diálogo de saberes entre el conocimiento tácito al explícito.
Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism of the Leptin gene with growth traits in Takifugu rubripes
Authors: Wang Juan , Cui Jun , Zhang Feng , Qiu Xuemei , Wang Xiuli
Published: February 2022

Leptin (LEP) plays a role in animal growth, appetite regulation, energy partition, and body composition. In this study, 296 cultivated Takifugu rubripes individuals were screened for LEP gene polymorphisms using PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) and DNA sequencing. Two single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) mutations were detected in T. rubripes LEP gene: C/G at position 232 nucleotide (nt) and C/T at position 310 nt. One-way ANOVA of the SNPs and growth traits showed that genotype CC of primer L2 had a significantly higher body length (BL), body weight (BW), and absolute growth rate of BL (ABL) and BW (ABW) than genotypes CG and GG (P<0.05). The genotype frequencies of CC, CG, and GG were 61.15%, 35.14%, and 3.17%, respectively. Genotype CC at the C232G site was advantageous and significantly associated with growth traits. This site would be an excellent molecular marker to select and cultivate through statistical analysis. Additionally, the second unmutated and mutated mRNA structures were compared and analyzed. These results indicate that the T. rubripes LEP gene may be a candidate for these growth traits.
Perancangan Aplikasi Data Mining Untuk Menentukan Pasien Menderita Tifoid Dengan Metode Algoritma C4.5
Authors: Fadhillah Yusra , Siregar Muhammad Noor Hasan , Siagian Oberlin
Published: February 2022

Data mining adalah suatu istilah yang digunakan untuk menguraikan penemuan pengetahuan didalam database. Proses data minig ini akan diimplementasikan dengan menggunakan algoritma C.45. Algoritma C.45 dapat digunakan dalam pembentukan pohon keputusan tetapi lebih mengarah pada perhitungan probabilitas dari tiap-tiap record terhadap kategori-kategori tersebut atau untuk mengklarifikasi record dengan mengelompokan ke dalam satu kelas. Setelah sebuah pohon keputusan dibangun maka dapat digunakan untuk mengklarifikasi record yang beulm ada kelasnya. Dimulai dari node root menggunakan tes terhadap atribut dari record yang belum ada kelasnya, kemudian mengikuti cabang sesuai dengan proses pohon keputusan yanitu mengubah bentuk data (table) menjadi pohon (tree) kemudian merubah model pohon tersebut menjadi aturan. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan yang telah dibangun dapat menentukan pasien yang menderita penyakit tipes.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerimaan Bantuan Sosial UMKM Menggunakan Metode TOPSIS
Authors: Yurika Dewi , Ningsih Widia , Aripin Soeb
Published: February 2022

Usaha mikro kecil menengah (UMKM) adalah usaha produktif milik perorangan atau badan usaha perorangan yang memenuhi kriteria usaha mikro kecil sebagaimana diatur dalam Undang-Undang. Pemberian bantuan modal usaha ini dilakukan oleh lembaga keungan bank untuk para pengusaha mikro kecil menengah, jadi pelaku usaha kecil memanfaatkan kesempatan ini untuk tempat mendapatkan modal. Karena adanya usaha bantuan seperti ini maka banyak pelaku usaha yang terbantu, terutama dikondisi pandemi covid-19 seperti ini. Semakin banyaknya para pelaku usaha yang ingin mengajukan pinjaman terhadap pihak bank, hal ini akan menyulitkan pihak bank untuk menyaring dan menentukan pelaku usaha mana yang memenuhi persyaratan dari mereka dan layak untuk diberikan bantuan modal usaha. Oleh sebab itu dibutuhkan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) dengan metode Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) yang akan memberikan alternatif yang terbaik dan sesuai kriteria yang ada. Penerapan TOPSIS akan memudahkan pihak Bank Negara Indonesia dalam menyeleksi dan memutuskan memberikan pemberian bantuan dana pada pihak yang tepat. Metode TOPSIS merupakan metode yang menggunakan prinsip bahwa alternatif yang terpilih harus mempunyai jarak terdekat dari solusi ideal positif dan terjauh dari solusi ideal negatif. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini diperoleh hasil dengan 8 pihak usaha yang berhak mendapat bantuan dan 12 orang yang tidak berhak mendapatkan bantuan.
Gut Analysis of Small Non-Volant Mammals of Mt. Makiling, Luzon Island, Philippines
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, de Guia Anna Pauline , Quibod Ma. Niña Regina
Published: February 2022

Three non-native species (Rattus exulans, R. tanezumi and Mus musculus) of small non-volant mammals were recorded along various elevational gradients of Mount Makiling. Invertebrate remains and plant matter comprised the bulk of their diets based on the food items identified. The identified plant matter were leaves and seeds while invertebrates were easily identifiable through body parts such as legs, head and antennae. Other contents identified including vertebrate remains such as hair/fur, feathers and bones, plastics, rubber, stones, and intestinal worms were noted. Based on the calculated relative abundance of each food type, there is no significant difference in the diets of the three non-native rodent species. Preliminary results suggest that introduced rodents in Mt. Makiling have broad diets and there are no indications that their main diet includes native wildlife species. Traces of vertebrate remains, however, may indicate potential predation on wildlife species and further studies are needed to clarify this.
Assessing Vulnerability to Climate Change Impacts in Cambodia, the Philippines and Vietnam: An Analysis at the Commune and Household Level
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Mendoza Maria Emilinda , The Bui Dung , Naret Heng , Ballaran, Jr. Vicente , Arias Jamie Kim
Published: February 2022

The study takes on the framework that vulnerability to climate change depends on the interrelationship of key elements of exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity (Adger, 2006). The general objective of the study is to arrive at an understanding of the community and household vulnerability in three study areas: Kampong Speu in Cambodia, Laguna province in the Philippines, and Thua Thien Hue in Vietnam. Specifically, it aims 1) to measure communes’/ barangays’ relative vulnerability in the selected study sites; 2) to analyze social vulnerability of local communities in terms of underlying problems; and, 3) to measure and explain the vulnerability of households in relation to their economic and demographic features. Community level and household level surveys were conducted to gather data for the vulnerability analysis, in combination with qualitative data gathering tools such as key informant and in-depth interviews and focused group discussions. About two thirds of communes/barangays in the studies sites were identified as highly vulnerable. These are mostly communities in lowland and coastal areas; especially communes/barangays with relatively high incidence of poverty, with large areas devoted for agricultural activitiesand with poor infrastructure facilities. On the other hand, household characteristics found to be related to vulnerability to climate-related risks and hazards include household income, types of livelihood, family size, education of the household head, and the level of exposure to identified hazards. Households living on natural resource-based livelihood are likely to be more vulnerable as these livelihoods are more exposed to and more sensitive to climate hazards. Most poor households are found to be vulnerable. Low adaptive capacity was found to be a key determinant of household vulnerability to climate change across countries. Women were found to be more vulnerable to climatic hazard than men due to limitation in skills and opportunitiesbut they were given more responsibilities in taking care of family member during risk hazard response and rehabilitation periods. An over representation of women during response and rehabilitation periods was found across the study sites.
Land Cover Change in the Silang-Santa Rosa River Subwatershed, Laguna, Philippines
Authors:   Southern Luzon State University, Engay-Gutierrez Kathreena
Published: February 2022

Patterns of land cover change in the Silang-Santa Rosa River Subwatershed in Laguna province were documented through the conduct of Participatory Rural Appraisal approaches and GIS mapping. Drivers and impacts of land cover change in the upland, mid slope and lowland barangays of the subwatershed are influenced by local socioeconomic (investment and livelihood opportunities, and population increase) and biophysical conditions (fertile soil, abundance of quality groundwater, and suitability of land for conversion). For comparing land use changes, 1993 and 2008 land cover maps were generated from classified satellite images using ArcGIS. Land cover patterns in the subwatershed showed series of spatial changes as follows: perennials to grassland then to built-up in the uplands and farmlands to idle lands then to built-up in the lowlands.
Assessment of Plant Diversity and Associated Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Mined-out Sites of Atlas Mines in Toledo City, Cebu for Bioremediation
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Aggangan Nelly , Pampolina Nelson , Cadiz Nina , Raymundo Asuncion
Published: February 2022

The diversity of plant and mycorrhizal fungi within the 35,000-ha of the Atlas Mines in Toledo, Cebu, was surveyed with the goal of rehabilitating their mined-out area through bioremediation (the use of dominant plants and mycorrhizal fungi present in area to contain/reduce pollutants). From five one km transect lines in five sites, the survey indicated that the vegetation was classified as a disturbed grass-shrubland-savanna-agroforest plant community with tree plantations in rehabilitated sites. Plant composition comprised 69 species belonging to 66 genera and 35 families which include trees, shrubs, herbs, creepers, vines, agricultural or agroforest crops. Fruit bodies of ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECMF), namely: Pisolithus, Scleroderma, Thelephora and Boletellus were found under Acacia auriculiformis, A. mangium, Eucalyptus urophylla and E. camaldulensis. Pisolithus were the most dominant. For arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), out of 50 plants collected, 10-100% roots of Lycopodium, Saccharum spontaneum, Nephrolepsis, Acacia mangium and Stachytarpheta jamaicensis were colonized by AMF. All roots of S. jamaicensis were colonized solely by Glomus sp. Pithecellobium dulce harboured the highest spore density (2,575 spores/plant/30g dry soil), consisting of Glomus (42%), Acaulospora (24%) and Entrophospora (37%). Muntingia calabura was the only plant associated with Glomus, Gigaspora, Scutellospora, Acaulospora and Entrophospora, though with low spore population. Glomus was the most prevalent among the AMF. The above AMF and ECMF can be mass-produced as biofertilizers for use in bioremediation of mined-out sites and other areas with similar conditions.
Effect of Thermal Treatment on the Disinfection of Infectious Waste by Fry-Drying Method Using Vegetable Oil
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Bautista Ramer , Movillon Jovita , Mercado Susana , Demafelis Rex , Dorado Moises , Bambase, Jr. Manolito , Capunitan Jewel
Published: February 2022

Healthcare waste must be managed properly due to the hazards they impose on public health and the environment. In this study, an alternative method of treating infectious waste via thermal treatment using coconut oil was investigated in a laboratory-scale setup. The effects of oil temperature (121°C, 145°C and 170°C) and treatment time (10, 20 and 30 minutes) on bacterial growth and properties of simulated infectious wastes contaminated with Bacillus subtilis were determined. No bacterial growth was observed in the samples even at the seventh day after treatment using 145oC (20- and 30-minute treatment time) and 170°C (all treatment time). However, growth on enriched media occurred for the samples treated at 170°C, indicating possible spore germination. The treatment at 145°C and 30 minutes was effective in treating contaminated syringes and cloths. The contaminated meat samples underwent thermal degradation and had a maximum weight reduction of 74.1%, which was mainly due to moisture loss. The cloths, however, did not change in its appearance but syringes and other plastics melted and deformed. Thus, the thermal treatment was found to be a good disinfection method, causing severe damage to cells. The treated infectious waste materials can be disposed in landfills without potential recurrence of bacterial growth.
Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation in the BS Agriculture Curriculum in Selected Commission on Higher Education Centers of Excellence in Agriculture
Authors:   Southern Luzon State University, Coronacion Violeto
Published: February 2022

The agriculture sector is one of the major areas much affected by the current climate change risk. The Higher Education Institution (HEIs) specifically the SUCs centers of excellence in agriculture plays significant role to limit or lessen the impacts of climate change by promoting leadership in developing effective climate change adaptation strategies and creating public awareness. This study was conducted to assess the level of integration of climate change adaptation (CCA) in teaching courses under the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) curriculum; determine the extent of influence of individual, organizational, external factors in the integration; and develop strategies how to mainstream CCA in the BSA curriculum program. Descriptive research utilizing survey and key informants interview (KII) of the deans and administrators were used to gather necessary data. A total of 103 faculties and 8 college administrators including deans from the four selected university became the respondents. The overall perceived knowledge, student needs to mainstream CCA in BSA is high. Majority of the respondents agreed that climate change adaptation principle is reflected to their organization mission. Minimal level of (CCA) integration observed among the agricultural colleges CHED Centers of Excellence. There is minimum integration of CCA in fundamental agriculture courses offered under BSA curriculum across the participating SUC-CA. Since there are existing legal basis such as; RA 9512 or the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008, section (3) which focus integration of environmental education in school curricula at all levels, whether public or private. RA 9729 or Climate Change ACT 2010. The respondents of this study from participating SUC–CA centers of excellence in agriculture believed that the specific policy from CHED through a circular memorandum order CMO mandating the SUC’s to re-examine the existing BSA curriculum under CMO#14 and develop strategies on how CCA will be integrated /mainstream on the course program is effective approach in support to the result of this study.
Integrating the Mobile Game Item and Customer Loyalty Mileage in NFT
Authors:   SALT International School, 6-10, Jangan-ro 25beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Choi Jaehyuk
Published: February 2022

Some online media use the mileage system a lot. Also, many companies are generating profits using the mileage system. The mileage system was first serviced by airlines in the late 1980s, and now it has many good functions and features. Also, many industries benefit from the mileage system used by airlines in other industries. However, mileage is not being introduced in the game industry, and the service is not provided using the concept of points returned to users, which is a pure function of mileage. So, the payment system developed a lot in the mobile industry has a better and easier payment system than the current online industry. Although many mobile games are being made worldwide, there are currently many games that have a lifespan depending on the nature of the game. For increasing the lifespan of these games, games are constantly changing. However, the revenue model continues to stand still with partial fee-for-service. Therefore, it was found that the mileage system used in various fields such as internet shopping malls and airlines is good in attracting customers and increasing satisfaction through the thesis. Therefore, this study suggested a new revenue model using mileage to help extend the game’s life because it was thought that a revenue model that helps increase the game’s lifespan is needed even for the revenue model of mobile games that are standing still. In particular, this study focused on the recent issue of game items as NFTs using blockchain technology.
تيار الاستشراق العكسي واستخدام الدراسات الشرقية ضد الاستشراق
Authors: زعقوق إيهاب
Published: February 2022

إن ما يقدمه تيار الاستشراق العكسي Counter-Orientalism من استخدام الدراسات الشرقية كأداة طرح مضاد للاستشراق كما قدمه إدوارد سعيد والعديد من الباحثين على مدار العقود الماضية ، يقودنا إلى ضرورة دراسة الأبعاد التاريخية والسياسية والمعرفية لعمليات الاستشراق والدراسات الشرقية ومحاولة رصد تأثيرات تلك العملية على كلا الجانبين في الشرق والغرب ، وهو ما يتطلب دراسة موضوعية مركبة ومتعددة التخصصات لرصد جميع مناحي هذا التأثير. ويلقي هذا المقال الضوء على بعض النقاط الفاصلة في تاريخ الاستقطاب الغربي - الشرقي والتي ساهمت في نشأة وتطور الدراسات الشرقية وبالتالي الاستشراق بما يحمله من جوانب وأهداف مختلفة ، تلك النقاط الفاصلة لم تكن مرتبطة بتأثير في اتجاه منفرد بل كان لها تأثيراً متبادلاً في كلا الاتجاهين واشتركت جميعها أنها مبنية على قرارات واعية ومقصودة لتخدم أهدافاً محددة.
EXPLORING THE POTENTIALS OF UNDERUTILIZED AFRICAN NUTS (BLACK WALNUTS AND ALMONDS) FOR NUTRITION AND DISEASES
Authors: Olaoye Francis Sunday , Ezeoguine Juliana , Uku Florence
Published: February 2022

Purpose: This study explores the potential of underutilized African nuts (Black walnuts and Almond) in nutrition and curing dietary diseases. The study attempts to find out the extent of consumption of Black walnut and Almonds among Staff and students of selected tertiary institutions in Nigeria and find out whether people not consuming these nuts (Walnuts and Almonds) have specific reasons for avoiding them.Methodology: The study adopted survey research design to generate data for the study. The population of the study comprised of staff and students across three main federal institutions in South-west region. The sample comprised of 300 respondents selected through a simple random sampling technique. The study also partly adopts interview to get the opinion of 30 randomly selected Traditional Herbal Practitioners in the study areas. Structured questionnaire designed based on the objectives of the study was used in data collection.Findings: Data generated showed that majority of the respondents have little or no knowledge about the culinary, medicinal and therapeutic benefits of these nuts let alone utilize them in their diets. The study also showed that majority of the respondents rejected these nuts because of negative allergic reactions (i.e. Acne, body itching, stomach cramp, diarrhea/vomiting and bitter after taste) experienced after consuming them. The report of some of the Traditional Herbal Practitioners interviewed corroborated the fact that Almonds and black walnuts have potentials for curing many dietary diseases.Conclusion:  Based on these findings, the researchers conclude that Almonds and walnuts should form active parts of family’s diet and that health officials and nutritionist should collaborate in organizing seminars and workshops on the need to live healthy life and fight against commons preventable diseases through consumption of nuts (walnuts and almonds)