bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
إنسانية منزوعة الحقوق: إضفاء الطابع الأمني على اللاجئين وسياسات الاحتواء في الأردن بعد الحادي عشر من سبتمبر
Authors: باشا سورينا
Published: September 2022

رغم الإشادة التي حظيت بها المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية نتيجة التزامها الإنساني باللاجئين؛ إلا أن تقارير حقوقية ودراسات نقدية تُشير لتضافر مثير للقلق بين المقاربات الأمنية والإنسانية في استجابات المملكة لأزمة اللاجئين. وتُمثل هذه الورقة إضافة لمجموعة الأدبيات التي تُقدّم تحليلات نقدية لاستجابة الأردن لأزمة اللاجئين السوريين التي لم تنته بعد. وفي هذا الإطار، تتعقب الورقة الاستجابة التي قادتها الحكومة، والمدعومة من قِبَل المفوضية السامية للأمم المتحدة لشئون اللاجئين، في أربعة مخيمات وهي: سايبر سيتي والزعتري والأزرق والركبان. ويُسلّط التحليل الضوء على الكيفية التي تنبثق بها أساليب الحوكمة الإنسانية من المخاوف المتعلقة بأمن الدولة، بما يطمس الحدود بين الرعاية الرحيمة باللاجئين وسياسات الاحتواء الهادفة لتأمين ليس فقط الحدود الخارجية للدولة الأردنية، وإنما أيضًا على المستوى الإقليمي وما يتجاوزه، من التهديد المحتمل للعنف المسلح. وتوضح الورقة النزعة لإضفاء الطابع الأمني على العمل الإنساني في هذه الحالة، وذلك فيما يتعلق بتشابك أولويات وعمليات الأمن المحلية والعالمية في مرحلة ما بعد الحادي عشر من سبتمبر.
Prevalence and Management of Falciparum Malaria among Febrile Patients in South-western Nigeria
Authors: Agunbiade Toluwani  B. , Okiki Pius A. , Sanya Joseph Olurotimi
Published: September 2022

The World Health Organization reported 241 million cases and 627,000 death from malaria in 2020 and Nigeria accounted for 27% of malaria death worldwide. Effective tools are continually developed through global efforts to have a malaria-free world. The study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and management of falciparum malaria among febrile patients in South-western Nigeria. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on febrile patients undergoing treatment at the outpatient units of selected hospitals in Ekiti and Ondo States, Nigeria between August 2019 and January, 2021. A total of 399 participants were enlisted in the study following informed consent. A structured questionnaire was administered to obtain socio-demographic information and the management of malaria among the participant and blood collected from them for malaria examination by microscopy and rapid test diagnosis. Two hundred and ninety-five (73.9%) of the subjects were females and 104(26.1%) males, with modal age of 21–28 years. There were 171(42.9%) and 228(57.1%) participants from Ekiti and Ondo States respectively. Subjects from Ondo State reported significantly higher occurrence of malaria than their counterparts from Ekiti State (p=0.005). Malaria occurrence was found to be significantly associated with age (p=0.047), occupation (p=0.001), individual’s perception of approach to malaria treatment (p=0.002) and use of local herbs (p=0.002). Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) were drugs of choice (76.3%) by the respondents; other drugs commonly used were Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (13.3%) and chloroquine/quinine (10.4%). The use of insecticide treated nets (26.6%), insecticide spray (25.3%), as well as, nets on windows and doors (15.8%) were reported as the major ways of controlling mosquito bites at home. The management of malaria among respondents is commendable; notwithstanding, healthcare professionals will need a combination of new approaches and tools in effective management of malaria.
Ensino superior de enfermagem em tempos de pandemia: visão dos acadêmicos em ensino remoto
Authors: Guimarães Fernanda Pereira , Lima Thaiane Silveira , Carvalho Carla Aparecida , Barcelos Karine Luciano , De Lieberenz Larissa Viana Almeida
Published: September 2022

Com o cenário pandêmico ocasionado pelo novo coronavírus no ano de 2020, foi recomendado como medida protetiva o distanciamento social. Com isso, muitos estabelecimentos precisaram ser interditados temporariamente, destacando-se as universidades, escolas e serviços denominados não essenciais. Nesse contexto, as faculdades tiveram de buscar meios para difundir o ensino. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender a influência da pandemia na vida acadêmica de discentes de enfermagem acerca do ensino remoto. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo de caráter descritivo-exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, realizada com 16 acadêmicos de Enfermagem, matriculados no ano 2020 em uma instituição privada de ensino superior. A coleta de dados aconteceu por meio de entrevista gravada via plataforma de videochamada ou através de ligação telefônica audiogravada. Após a coleta, as entrevistas foram transcritas e avaliadas conforme a análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Foram levantados aspectos relacionados às dificuldades vivenciadas pelos alunos na inserção ao regime remoto, o surgimento de repercussões acadêmicas e emocionais, assim como as possíveis potencialidades da adoção do regime remoto no ensino superior. O presente estudo evidenciou pontos dificultadores deste processo, como a transição brusca do sistema de ensino presencial para o sistema remoto, as inúmeras nuances que incidem na dificuldade de adaptação dos acadêmicos a essa nova realidade, assim como as repercussões emocionais que podem surgir frente a esse novo cenário. Não obstante, potencialidades frente a essa realidade também foram levantadas, como as relativas à maior disponibilidade de acesso e difusão de informações e materiais.
Can microbiota modulation prevent the development of fatty liver disease?
Authors: Wellejus Anja , Garcia de la Morena Diego , Lok Johnson , Lopez-Escalera Silvia , Fernandez-Cantos Maria Victoria , Babu Mohan , Aranzamendi Esteban Carmen , El Aidy Sahar , Hanhineva Kati , El-Nezamy Hani , Kuipers Oscar
Published: September 2022

Can microbiota modulation prevent the development of fatty liver disease?

The work described in this article is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network “Building a Gut Microbiome Engineering Toolbox for In-Situ Therapeutic Treatments for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease”. We aim to develop new microbial therapies for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Various strains from the Bacteroidetes phylum were investigated for beneficial traits protecting against NAFLD.
PURE: Prototyping emerging products from lignocellulose by zero waste pathways
Authors: Barta Katalin
Published: September 2022

PURE: Prototyping emerging products from lignocellulose by zero waste pathways

This ERC PoC project studies the viability of lignocellulose-based resources for the synthesis of potentially fully bio-based speciality chemicals. It aims at introducing novel and sustainable yet cost-effective chemical manufacturing processes to a multi-billion market. Its objectives are to confirm the feasibility of upscaling it to an industrially relevant scale, outlining a solid strategy delineating the optimum product-market fit and paths towards commercialisation.
Evaluating and acting on health and social vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Giles-Vernick Tamara , Lana Benedetta
Published: September 2022

Evaluating and acting on health and social vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic

The rise of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the last 20 years has increased the need for improved prevention and response. The EU-funded SoNAR-Global project will establish a sustainable international social science network to attract the active participation of social sciences and advance complementarity and synergy in the governance of prevention and response to EIDs and AMR. The project is driven by social scientists specialising in EIDs and AMR and aims to become an integral part of emergency response. SoNAR-Global will develop an open-access platform, adapt, test and assess vulnerability assessment tools and engagement models, and create and assess curricula for training social scientists and non-social sciences actors interested in working with them.
Smart personalised nutrition
Authors: Ángel Rufián Henares José , Pérez Burilo Sergio , Hinojosa-Nogueira Daniel , Pastoriza de la Cueva Silvia
Published: September 2022

Smart personalised nutrition

The overall objective of Stance4Health is to develop a complete smart personalised nutrition service based on the use of mobile technologies as well as tailored food production that will optimise gut microbiota activity and long-term consumer engagement. The project will focus on both the adult population (lean and overweight people) and children (lean, obese coeliac disease or food allergy).
The experience of war: the WARFUN project
Authors: De Lauri Antonio
Published: September 2022

The experience of war: the WARFUN project

WARFUN investigates the plurality of experiences and affective grammars that are generally neglected by normative approaches. Anthropological studies have emphasised the ambivalent sentiments that arise as troubles escalate during large-scale violence and the crucial role that social actors have in determining the magnitude and consequences of conflict. War can only be understood through the broadest and the most complex assemblages of emotions and imagination available. By taking the wide array of sensations and emotions into account, we will be equipped to understand how war blurs the boundaries between the extraordinary and the ordinary and foresee the long-term, articulated effects of war on those who practice it.
Schistosomiasis solution is not as simple as mass drug administration: Lamberton Lab takes a holistic approach to break the cycle of infection
Authors: Lamberton Poppy
Published: September 2022

Schistosomiasis solution is not as simple as mass drug administration: Lamberton Lab takes a holistic approach to break the cycle of infection

Schisto_Persist aims to understand why schistosomiasis is not reducing in some areas despite nearly 20 years of mass drug administration. Overarching questions: What is the best way to monitor schistosome infections and drug efficacy? Has praziquantel resistance been selected for and what is its potential for spread? What other factors drive maintained transmission? What other factors affect parasite clearance? All require improved diagnostics and interpretation to be answered. Here we discuss the advances the Lamberton Lab are making for Schistosoma diagnostics.
TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONAL
Authors: Sundari Sri , Kusmiati Mia
Published: September 2022

A good organization is supported by good management and employees who have adequate knowledge and skills in carrying out functions and games. The organization provides a management system that makes it easy for members of the organization to run the system so that their performance is easily controlled. Employees with adequate quality and competence can bring the organization in a more advanced direction. They continue and have a desire to grow and develop into individuals needed by the organization in achieving its goals. The development of technology and industry today has resulted in many adjustments and system changes in management. In the new normal era where all work activities have been directed to be online-based, many organizations conduct a training needs analysis to obtain information on what training is suitable to be held in improving the performance of the organization and its employees. This study describes the theory of training needs analysis for organizations through operational analysis. And this study aims to obtain information about what is needed in analyzing training needs for organizations through operational analysis. The research method used is a qualitative method using a literature review approach. The results of this study were selected as a training needs analysis tool using the operational analysis approach of the Irwin Goldstein method which sets 4 indicators, namely: knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics or often abbreviated as KSAOs
THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, COMPETENCE, WORK ENVIRONMENT, WORK DISCIPLINE, AND COMPENSATION IN IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Sulaeman Maman , Metris Diksi , Rusliana Iu
Published: September 2022

The State Civil Apparatus (ASN) is a professional group for employees who work in central government agencies and local governments. ASN performance assessment is conducted to ensure the objectivity of ASN coaching based on the achievement system and career system. The purpose of this study is to find out the influence of the level of education; competence; work environment; discipline of work; and compensation for the performance of the ASN of the Purbalingga Regency Regional Secretariat. Research methods use quantitative methods. Data retrieval techniques using surveys. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results showed that the level of education, competence, work environment, compensation and work discipline had a positive effect on employee performance. The higher the level of education, the better the competence, the better the conditions of the work environment, and the better the compensation received and the better the employee's work discipline causes the better their performance
ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMASARAN SAYURAN HIDROPONIK PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Rusmiwati Sukandar Erna , Syarif Endang , Mursidah Asri
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : 1) Untuk mengetahui peluang, ancaman, kekuatan, dan kelemahan yang memengaruhi Hidroponik Al-Falah pada saat pandemi Covid-19. 2) Untuk mengetahui strategi pemasaran yang dapat diterapkan oleh Hidroponik Al-Falah pada saat pandemi Covid-19. Desain yang  digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif  menggunakan teknik  penetuan sampel,  purposive sampling.  Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data primer (observasi dan wawancara) dan data sekunder (dokumentasi  dan studi keperpustakaan). Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa  : 1) Peluang yang dimiliki yaitu jaringan pemasaran yang luas, pengaruh positif tren kesehatan di masa pandemi covid-19, pandangan masyarakat terhadap metode hidroponik, loyalitas pelanggan. Adapun ancaman yang dimiliki antara lain munculnya pesaing produsen sayur hidroponik, kondisi perekonomian yang tidak stabil dimasa pandemi covid-19, permintaan yang tidak stabil pada masa pandemi covid-19, cuaca yang tidak menentu. Sedangkan kekuatan yang dimiliki adalah produk memiliki kualitas yang baik, harga terjangkau dan stabil mendukung masyarakat untuk konsumsi sayur pada masa pandemi covid-19, lokasi yang strategis, segmentasi pasar yang tepat, ketersediaan sayur yang stabil dan memenuhi permintaan sayuran hidroponik pada masa pandemi covid-19, volume produksi yang sudah optimal dan kelemahan yang dimiliki seperti harga bahan baku di Kota Singkawang cukup tinggi, promosi perlu lebih dikembangkan, variasi produk sayuran hidroponik yang kurang beragam membuat pelanggan dan konsumen tidak banyak pilihan. 2) Berdasarkan hasil analisa matriks SWOT terhadap faktor internal (kekuatan dan kelemahan) dan  faktor ekternal (peluang dan ancaman) Hidroponik Al-Falah diperoleh sembilan alternatif strategi terdiri dari strategi S-O, strategi W-O, strategi S-T dan strategi W-T yang dapat diterapkan oleh Hidroponik Al-Falah pada saat pandemi covid-19.
PENGARUH VARIASI TEKANAN TERHADAP SIFAT KEKERASAN BAJA HASIL PLASMA KARBURASI
Authors: Sukarno Nota Ali , Setiawan Anton
Published: September 2022

Baja merupakan baja tahan karat jenis martensitik yang mempunyai sifat tahan terhadap korosi tetapi nilai kekerasan rendah. Proses Karburising terhadap Baja adalah salah satu cara untuk dapat meningkatkan kekerasannya. Untuk mencapai kekerasan yang maksimal diperluan parameter yang optimum. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menghasilkan meterial yang tahan terhadap gesekan namun tetap ulet pada tengahnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan variasi tekanan 1.2, 1.6, dan 2.0 mBar dengan suhu 500 ˚C serta waktu 3 jam. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan kekerasan yang terbesar atau optimum diperoleh pada tekanan 1.6 mBar, yaitu pada 201,07 HVN. Kemudian hasil dari pengamatan  struktur mikro bahwa lapisan tipis terlihat di bagian luar permukaan dengan unsur karbon yang teridentifikasi sangat tipis. Dari hasil pengujian EDS menghasilkan unsur campuran karbon (C) dengan unsur- unsur lainnya seperti campuran Oksigen (O), Silikon (Si), dan Klorida (Cl) dengan besi (Fe).
PENGARUH BIG DATA PADA TATA KELOLA KOTA
Authors: Amri Nur Ahmad
Published: September 2022

Munculnya Teknologi Informasi dan komunikasi baru yang serba digital memungkinkan untuk menangkap, mengoleksi dan menganalisis data dalam jumlah yang besar yang disebut big data. Big data dianggap bisa mengubah tata kelola kota. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji big data yang bisa mengubah tata kelola perkotaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Kerja bibliografi, review program-program Fing dan juga Grand Lyon serta wawancara dengan aktor kunci dilakukan untuk menjawab pertanyaan penilitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ambisi Fing untuk mengoperasionalkan kebijakan dalam pelayanan publik benar-benar bukti sebuah perangkat di mana Fing melalui big data telah mendorong manajemen perkotaan untuk memberikan teknik-teknik baru dalam hal pengolahan, penyediaan, dan pengelolaan data publik. Pembukaan data oleh Fing merangsang kemitraan publik-swasta (PPP) di antara open data platform serta warga. Keterlibatan warga negara untuk berkolaborasi dengan perusahaan swasta dan start-up dapat mengembangkan inisiatif, menciptakan nilai sosial dan ekonomi untuk meningkatkan pelayanan publik. Lainnya, berkat kehadiran big data, warga dapat dengan mudah mengumpulkan data dan memberikan pendapat mereka kepada pemerintah sehingga lebih transparan
THE ROLE OF UNPERBA’ SOCIAL MEDIA AS A DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY ON THE INTEREST OF STUDENTS’ ENROLLMENT
Authors: Afifah Hana
Published: September 2022

The Role of UNPERBA’s Social Media As A Digital Marketing Strategy on The Interest Of Students’ Enrollment. The aim of this study is to examine the role of Universitas Perwira Purbalingga’s social media as a digital marketing strategy on the interest of students’ enrollment at Universitas Perwira Purbalingga (UNPERBA). The qualitative method approach was implemented in this study by appliying one on one interview with UNPERBA current students as the participants. The data was collected and interpreted verbatim with the number of participants was determined by the saturation. The result showed that UNPERBA’s social media is playing an important role for the potential students to seek detail information about UNPERBA before choosing to enroll. Thus, the participants give recommendation that UNPERBA need to post more about the students’ activities and Study Program activities to increase the interest of students’ enrollment.
Ameliorative Potential of Antioxidants against Hypertension
Authors: Manzoor Farkhanda
Published: September 2022

The most significant risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease is thought to be hypertension. One of the key factors behind the emergence of hypertension, oxidative stress, has attracted attention. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) may play a part in the mechanism underlying hypertension because they are crucial to maintaining the vascular wall's equilibrium. Additionally, mechanical forces that rise with hypertension may contribute to increased ROS generation. Increased intracellular calcium concentration causes ROS-induced vasoconstriction, which contributes to the development of hypertension. Vasomotor tone depends on a precise balance between vasoconstrictor and vasodilator forces that are produced by the interaction of the blood and vascular wall components. Oxidative stress can change any of these forces. These results have sparked interest in antihypertensive treatments that aim to reduce ROS production and/or boost nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability.

A strong water-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin C acts as an enzyme modulator on the arterial wall, increasing endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and decreasing NADPH oxidase (NOX). Antioxidant therapy has been proven to improve vascular function and lower blood pressure in both animal models of hypertension and human hypertension [1, 2]. Vascular dilatation may benefit from vitamin C, probably due to its antioxidant effects on NO.

Another important lipid-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin E, has drawn a lot of interest due to its antioxidant properties. A high dietary vitamin E intake is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and a growing body of research suggests that vitamin E can modify biological processes without affecting its antioxidant capacity. The existing experimental data demonstrates that vitamin E is capable of dose-dependently controlling the production of superoxide and hydrogen peroxide in the mitochondria which in turn shows anti-hypertensive effects [3].
Potential Role of Sesamum Indicum L. Supplementation on Body Mass Index Among Mild to Moderate Hyperlipidemic Patients
Authors: Arshad Misbah , Basharat Shanai , Bashir Shahid
Published: September 2022

Hyperlipidemia is the term used to describe abnormally high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are the two main types of fat found in blood. Objectives: To investigate the therapeutic potential of Sesamum indicum L. supplementation on BMI among mild to moderate hyperlipidemic patients. Methods: For the four weeks of the trial, 30 mild to moderate hyperlipidemic patients between the ages of 25 and 40 were chosen. The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital in Lahore served as the source of the sample. In a hot air oven, Sesamum indicum L. seeds were roasted for 15 minutes at 200°C. After roasting, seeds were finely powdered using a professional blender. Patients were instructed to follow a 4-week baseline diet regimen and take a daily supplement of 40 mg of Sesamum indicum L. Data on anthropometric measurements, lipid profile biochemical analysis, BMI and nutritional intake were gathered. Results: The mean age of the hyperlipidemic study participants was 32.66 years, with an SD of 4.89 years. The mean weight of study participants before and after therapy were 75.2 ± 1.31 and 73.5 ± 1.10 with a significant difference of 1.7. A striking difference (24%) in the obesity rate between pre and post-treatment was observed. Conclusions: A significant difference in BMI and obesity was observed upon administration of Sesamum indicum seeds in hyperlipidemic patients.
Emotional Intelligence and Burn out among nurses working in tertiary hospitals of KPK
Authors: Ullah Shakir , Rafique Safia , Sultan Amir , Ahmed Fayaz , Rehman Aziz-ur- , Khan Atif
Published: September 2022

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the capability of people to recognize the emotions of themselves and others; it consists of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Healthcare professionals with exceptional emotional intelligence are able to identify emotions in others and modify their own emotions to fit the situation. Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the EI and burnout among nurses employed in tertiary care hospitals in KPK. Methods: The study design was cross-sectional descriptive, conducted in 2 tertiary care hospitals from March 2022 to July 2022, with a sample size of 104. Data were collected through 2 valid and reliable questionnaires; the Schutte Self-report EI Test and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results: The male participants of the study were 51.9% and the females were 48.1%, the large numbers of staff response were positive towards emotional intelligence 78% and the negative emotional intelligence was 22%. The mean and standard deviation scores of (MOTE 29.09 ± 9.01, MOE 33.19 ± 9.78, POE 31.94 ± 9.61, and UOE 22.9 ± 5.99) were more than the cut-off values. The high burnout was 36%, the low burnout was 33%, and the average burnout was 31%.  Conclusions: Nurses working in tertiary care hospitals have positive emotional intelligence, but burnout in the majority of participants was high due to a shortage of staff and an increasing number of patients.
Implications of Nanotechnology in Ameliorating Cancer
Authors: Anjum Sumaira
Published: September 2022

Despite medical advances, cancer is still one of the most dreaded disorders. Surgery, chemotherapies and radiotherapies have typically been the preferred form of treatment. However, their limited solubility and unstable nature hinder their widespread application. Drug resistance, hair loss, and the destruction of healthy cells are all frequent side effects. Nanotechnology provides new cancer treatment options in this regard and have emerged as an efficient platform in targeting chemotherapies to malignant cells and neoplasms particularly. It has also been known to improve the therapeutic efficacy of radiation based and other modern treatment modalities. All these factors tend to lower the risk of a patient suffering from cancer, thereby increasing its survival.

Research on cancer therapy using nanotechnology extends beyond the development of existing drugs to create new ones that are only made possible by the special properties of nanomaterials. Despite being much smaller than cells, nanoparticles are large enough to hold a variety of microscopic substances. Additionally, ligands like small molecules, DNA or RNA strands, peptides, aptamers, or antibodies can be employed to functionalize the relatively large surface area of nanoparticles. These characteristics allow the targeted delivery of many drugs with theranostic action. Their physical characteristics such as energy absorption and re-radiation can also be employed to destroy malignant cells.

By enabling therapeutic substances to be enclosed in nanoparticulate materials and delivered specifically to tumours via passive permeation and active internalisation mechanisms, nanomedicine technologies have paved the way for revolutionary targeted cancer therapies. One of the biggest barriers to traditional therapy, resistance, has been discovered to be reduced by employing nanotechnology for therapeutic purposes. Many cancer treatments using nanomedicines are already available on the market, and many more are in advanced stages of development and clinical testing. These treatments use a variety of nanosystems, including metallic nanoparticles, liposomes, quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, polymeric micelles, and nanospheres.
Association Of Obese and Morbidly Obese Status with Hypoalbuminemia in Adults Without Liver and Kidney Disease
Authors: Maqsood Muhammad , Iram Husna , Mariyam Haroon Sundus , Salman Sadia , Bhalli Amanullah , Iqbal Sadaf
Published: September 2022

Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat in the body and is measured in terms of increased body mass index. Its prevalence is increasing in all age groups and is now considered to be a global epidemic. Albumin is the most abundant plasma protein synthesized in the liver and is customarily utilised to detect malnourishment and severe starvation. It is one of the poor prognostic factors in medical, surgical, and critically ill patients. Objective: To identify the relationship between obesity and morbid obesity and hypoalbuminemia in adults in Pakistan with no signs of liver or kidney disease. Methods: Jinnah Allama Iqbal Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (JAIDE), Jinnah Hospital Lahore Pakistan, was chosen for the completion of this cross-sectional study with a time frame of October 2019 to April 2020. 90 patients, ranging between ages of 18 and 70 years, without liver and kidney diseases, were recruited and were divided into three categories, healthy control, obese, and morbidly obese on the basis of BMI. Venous blood samples for albumin were taken. Results: The percentage of hypoalbuminemia was 10.0% in healthy controls, 40.0% in the obese group, and 46.7% in morbidly obese. Hypoalbuminemia rate was significantly higher in obese and morbidly obese groups (p-value 0.005) as compared to healthy controls, independent of age, sex, and diabetes. Conclusions: Upon completion of this study, it was concluded that the morbid obesity and obesity are the independent forecasters of hypoalbuminemia.
Impact of COVID-19 on Employment in Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi
Authors: Rida Baqir Syeda , Ilyas Yumna , Jamil Komal , Aslam Shafaq , Khan Bismah
Published: September 2022

A public health dispute regarding the pandemic disease COVID-19 has wrapped up the entire world. Based on statistics Pakistan lies as a low and middle-income country throughout the world and out of 189 countries it lies in the 152nd rank with an index value of 0.560 on the Health development scale. Objective: To evaluate the unemployment among health care workers working in rehabilitation departments in tertiary care hospitals. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey of sample size 212 conducted on healthcare workers working in Ziauddin hospital department of rehabilitation sciences, Karachi, the research study is explanatory, whereas the method is quantitative. The initial research was done by gathering the literature linked to healthcare workers and being examined via validated questionnaires through emails and various statistical tools used to analyze the complete data. Results: The results showed that the mean age was found to be 28.75 ± 5.8. Male participants were found to be 20(9.4%) and females were 192(90.6%). Most of the participants were graduates 128(60.4%) followed by post-graduate 76(35.8%). There were 128(60.4%) participants who were single. Employment status was asked most of the respondents found out of work and looking for work there were 16 respondents in Taking care of the home and family and 80 unemployed and seeking a job with a significant P-value of <0.001. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study showed there is a significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic disease on the employment status of workers of healthcare in tertiary care hospitals in Karachi
Exploring Online Writing Assessment in the New Normal: Challenges from Teachers’ Perspective
Authors: Dacillo Moanna Marie , Paracueles Lord Honey P. , Villacorta Lowelle Jaye C. , Licaros Oldric  J.
Published: September 2022

The study was conducted to explore the perspectives of teachers about online writing assessment. It also investigated the challenges that teachers encountered and the coping strategies the respondents utilized to address the challenges of online writing assessment. Using a researcher-made questionnaire, data from 20 respondents from the Senior High School and College level teachers particularly the College of Education (CED) in Notre Dame of Midsayap College were analyzed quantitatively. Descriptive research design was used in the study. Purposive sampling technique and complete enumeration sampling were utilized to determine the respondents of this study. Findings revealed that the teachers do not have a concrete perspective about online writing assessment as indicated based on the neutral result of the study. Teachers also signified their agreement that the primary challenge in online writing assessment is the presence of academic dishonesty in the written outputs of the students submitted online. Meanwhile, respondents have a neutral response on the challenges of online writing assessment in terms of lack of training and preparation and the challenges in the availability of technical resources. Findings also revealed that the teachers integrate specific coping strategies to address the challenges in online writing assessment. In response to these findings, constant interventions should be implemented to address these challenges of online writing assessment not only for the teachers but also to the institution and learners.
ANALYTICAL QUEST OF FOUR SELECTED HARMONIZED CHORALES OF JOHANN SABASTIAN BACH
Authors: Annan John Francis , Obed Acquah Emmanuel , Sackey Godfred
Published: September 2022

Chorale No 9 (Ermuntre dich mein schwacher Geist), Chorale No 14 (O Herre Gott, dein gottlich Wort), Chorale No 73 (Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut) and Chorale No 81 (Christus, der uns selig macht), are selected Lutheran chorales harmonized by Johann Sabastian Bach, an iconic composer of the Baroque era. In his harmonic processes, Bach explored various altered chords, harmonic devices, and non-harmonic tones. Focusing on a case study design, purposive sampling technique, and document analysis, the authors attempt to provide a formal analysis of the four selected harmonized chorales, employing parameters such as scale, vocal rages, melodic organization, harmony and tonality, non-chord tones, texture, and form. The analysis unravels his harmonic vocabulary to determine his compositional style. The harmonized chorales of Johann Sabastian Bach are therefore good educational materials of harmony and counterpoint andragogy for music students.
LAND OWNERSHIP A HUMAN/WILDLIFE CONFLICT: IMPLICATIONS FOR NYANGA NATIONAL PARK AS A TOURIST DESTINATION
Authors: Masikati Winnet
Published: September 2022

This study explored the implications of landownership in Zimbabwe as a factor motivating humanwildlife conflict and its’ implications for Nyanga National Park as a tourist destination. Previous studies have overlooked land ownership and its implications for tourism. Impacts of human-human conflict on wild-life for tourism have also been side-lined. This study was guided by Qualitative research philosophy. Data gathered was guided by a Historical document analysis to access the past as a basis for understanding the present. Longitudinal document analysis traced political changes and developments in Nyanga. Documents were in the official public domain hence content validation was based on the consensus of different historical sources. Interviews with key informants confirmed events and enhanced interpretation. The study found political land ownership events contributing to the destruction of wild and aquatic tourist attractions in Nyanga. Freedom of settlement reduced area for Nyanga National Park tourism activities. In 1890, Lippert Concession granted Nyanga land and its Wildlife to a few privileged Whites against the African inhabitants. Whites’ sophisticated weapons killed more animals than the Africans who were forced to crowd in Tribal Trust Lands (TTLs). The move broke the symbiotic relationship between Africans and their wildlife in Nyanga. Their settlement in TTLs had new forms of conflicts as human and wildlife tried to understand each other in a new habitat. Park boundaries cut off Africans from their ancestral places of worship like the Mtarazi falls, water and mountain spirits. Their medicinal plants like zumbani which reduces chances for Covid -19 were enclosed in the name of animal protection. Anyone who entered the park for medicinal plants was classified as a poacher and arrested. Unjust land redistribution in 1930: Blacks got 22%, Animals 27% and Whites 51%, marginalised human livelihoods triggering poaching as a natural form of aggressive retaliation to the unjust land ownership. The Native husbandry Act (1951-1961) drastically reduced livestock among the blacks, forcing them to resort to wildlife for meat. Overcrowding Africans in TTls increased human-wildlife interactions and its conflicts. A period of land ownership conflict subjected tourism attraction species to extinction. For Nyanga National Park to thrive as a tourist attraction centre, locals should own the land, its’ wild and aquatic life. Study recommends local community ownership of land for the development of Nyanga National Park as a tourist resort.
PROMOTING THE ROLE OF FAMILY IN EDUCATING CHILDREN IN VIETNAM TODAY
Authors: Thi Phuong MA. Tran
Published: September 2022

Family has a particularly important position in the real life and that of in many scientific disciplines. Research topics on the family and its roles in the education of children have always attracted the attention of scientists not only in Vietnam but also researchers around the world. This article begins with some concepts of family from different perspectives of philosophy and sociology and analyzes the roles of the family in upbringing children. The study ends with some solutions to further promote the vital roles of the family in educating children in Vietnam today.
INFLUENTIAL DIGITAL SUBCULTURES IN YOUTH: A POPULAR MUSIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Li Jia
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this research was to examine the digital subculture from the standpoint of online popular music for young people. It was important to the younger generation in order to support the expansion of digitalization; specialized customer groups are becoming more prominent and powerful. Until recently, minorities were defined as those under the age of 25. On the other hand, the rise of young people as out-of-the-box thinkers has had a significant impact on society as a whole. Studying digital subculture and online youth popular music using ethnography was an important part of this study. People's everyday lives are impacted by the digital subculture of young popular music, according to the findings. Music and the technology to access it are becoming more important in the lives of young people. Online popular music and the internet subculture of popular music may be seen as new phenomena by today's youth. Subcultures in the online music industry for youth seem to be well-suited to the establishment and replication of strong relationships among communicators via the use of rich media and online communities. Online popular music was said to be an essential event for young people in the popular music community to form friendships and other forms of social networking.
THE COGNITIVE PROCESSES OF READING SKILLS
Authors: Al-Majdawi Ali Muhsin Gharab
Published: September 2022

Three processes (phonological, syntactic, and working memory) show a significant increase in development during the period of rapid reading skill acquisition. Students with reading disabilities experience significant disruptions in these processes, but not to the same extent in semantic or orthographic processes. However, reading is hampered by the underutilization of phonological processing and the near-total reliance on semantics and orthographic or other cognitive processes (sustained attention, sequential processing, visual processes, comprehension, etc.). The core traits of reading disability are deficits in three basic cognitive functions: phonological processing, syntactic awareness, and working memory. It is crucial that assessments for learning disabilities take into account and methodically measure these processes. All rights reserved. (Siegel& Mazabel, 2014).
A PSYCHOLINGUISTIC STUDY OF THE COGNITIVE PROCESSES FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Al-Majdawi Ali Muhsin Gharb , Jabbar Fatima Raheem
Published: September 2022

This study aims to find out the undergraduate students’ awareness of the cognitive processes in recognizing words and sentences, and to what extent they can use these processes? The current approach used for this study is a quantitative research kind that is used to analyze the data obtained. The sample consists of (100) fourth-year students from the English department, College of Education for Human Sciences, University of Wasit. This study concludes that students have some ability to recognize most of the cognitive awareness components in recognizing words and sentences. Based on the findings, several suggestions and recommendations have been made for the University instructors and students to consider increasing their cognitive processes awareness and reading skills.
FILM EDUCATION IN GHANA: A NARRATIVE STUDY OF JIM FARA AWINDOR AND VITUS NANBIGNE
Authors: Koomson Sika , Parker-Longdon Marilyn
Published: September 2022

This paper studies two of Ghana’s foremost film instructors: Jim Fara Awindor and Vitus Nanbigne. Using narrative design as the research approach, the study delineates on the teaching philosophies and approaches as well as the major contributions of the two instructors to film education in Ghana. Major findings of the study included the two facilitators almost sharing the same circumstance leading to their career and professional path. They both come from the Northern areas of Ghana, they both attended the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) and they both won scholarships for their post-graduate studies outside of Ghana. The two facilitators also, officially, started their profession as film teachers at NAFTI. Whilst Nanbigne believes in an explorative approach to teaching, Awindor goes by what he terms the Philosophy of the Mind approach that goes beyond the curriculum to include life experiences that will mould the students, not only for scholarship but for the world. Jim’s contributions to film education in Ghana included the acceptance of documentary making as a specialised area in film education, whilst Vitus has contributed diversely in the areas of film history in Ghana and in Africa. The two facilitators mentioned the lack of key needed facilities as the major impediments to film education in Ghana. The study recommends concerted efforts by film scholars to document the professional journeys of the major film facilitators in Ghana and document their achievements and contributions. The study also calls for support from various stakeholders, to provide the necessary equipment and materials that will facilitate film education to realise its intent of training professional filmmakers in Ghana.
A Study on the Preference Towards the Investment Plans Among the Youth
Authors: Ray Dr. Sushree Sangita , Ota Dr. Rachita , Kumari Surbhi
Published: September 2022

A country's reserve funds, and investments inclinations likewise assume a critical part in accomplishing dynamic solidness in the capital market. Per Capita Income (PCI) in India has been on the ascent since the entirety of the last decade. With development in the PCI, reserve funds and interest in the nation also has shown a northward development. Simultaneously, there has been a wonderful ascent in the young populace. This has made India the most youthful country with a segment profit having all the earmarks of being a reality. This youthful work power is relied upon to drive the driving force of development. In Economics, speculation is for the most part held to mean arrangement of capital. According to an unadulterated financial aspects perspective, the development of actual resources is significant while thinking about investment. This investigation centers around what is alluded to as Financial Investment for example interest in offers and protections pointed principally at procuring pay instead of improving creation. This examination inspects the reserve funds and speculation example of select school going understudies (Age: 18-30 years) in the city of Jamshedpur and Bhubaneswar who has quite recently started to acquire. The examination additionally investigates the fundamental monetary proficiency among the youngsters; how they approach instructing themselves, and how would they see hazard, returns and different methods of ventures and what decides something similar. Mutual fund has gained the favor of young investors. Investment in mutual funds through the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a favored investment option for the youngsters. Youngsters today do know about the options available to them due to the rapid spread of information in recent times; they are not always sure about how to go about investing in newer ways actively.
PHƯƠNG THỨC HOẠT ĐỘNG VÀ SINH THÁI DINH DƯỠNG CỦA THẰN LẰN BÓNG ĐUÔI DÀI (Eutropis longicaudatus) Ở VÙNG A LƯỚI, TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Authors: Hải Đặng Phước , Chứng Ngô Đắc , Đăng Đỗ Trọng , Hường Nguyễn Thị Mỹ , Chính Bùi Thị , Bình Ngô Văn
Published: September 2022

Thằn lằn bóng đuôi dài Eutropis longicaudatus (Hallowell, 1856) là một loài có ích trong các hệ sinh thái ở cạn. Tuy nhiên, nhiều đặc điểm thông tin về phương thức hoạt động và đặc điểm dinh dưỡng của loài này ở vùng nghiên cứu là chưa được biết đến. Trên cơ sở phân tích 142 mẫu gồm 57 con đực và 85 con cái nhận thấy thấy: con đực có một vệt màu đen chạy dọc hai bên thân và có màu nhạt hơn con cái. Con đực có các gốc đùi to hơn con cái cùng kích thước, đặc biệt gốc đùi sau lớn hơn con cái khá nhiều; phần bụng con cái trưởng thành lớn hơn con đực cùng kích thước chiều dài cơ thể (SVL). Thời gian dành cho hoạt động săn mồi chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất với 65,3%, thời gian phơi nắng là 13,4%, rình mồi 13,7%, thời gian còn lại chúng dành cho các phương thức khác như đánh nhau, giao phối, nằm trong hang. Thời gian trung bình cho hoạt động phơi nắng, rình mồi của con cái lớn hơn con đực. Chỉ số quan trọng của các loại thức ăn được loài Thằn lằn bóng đuôi dài tiêu thụ lớn nhất là ấu trùng côn trùng với IRI = 14,88, bộ Nhện là 13,33; bộ Cánh thẳng là 11,64. Đây là các loại con mồi rất quan trọng đối với Thằn lằn bóng đuôi dài.
NHÂN NUÔI BẢO TỒN LOÀI RÙA HỘP LƯNG ĐEN Cuora amboinensis (Daudin, 1801) TẠI TRẠM ĐA DẠNG SINH HỌC MÊ LINH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC
Authors: Dung Phạm Thị Kim , Phương Đặng Huy , Thắng Trần Đại , Anh Nguyễn Thị Tâm , Cường Phạm Thế , Trường Nguyễn Quảng
Published: September 2022

Rùa hộp lưng đen (Cuora amboinensis) có tên trong Danh lục Đỏ IUCN (2021) ở bậc Nguy cấp (EN), Sách Đỏ Việt Nam ở bậc Sắp nguy cấp (VU) và là loài được bảo vệ thuộc Nhóm IIB, Nghị định 84/2021/NĐ-CP của Chính phủ cũng như Phụ lục II CITES. Thực hiện chương trình nhân nuôi bảo tồn loài Rùa hộp lưng đen, Trạm Đa dạng sinh học Mê Linh đã tiếp nhận 7 cá thể (2 cái, 5 đực) từ Trung tâm Cứu hộ động vật hoang dã Hà Nội. Các cá thể rùa được nhân nuôi tại Trạm Đa dạng sinh học Mê Linh từ tháng 3 năm 2017 đến tháng 6 năm 2022. Về đặc điểm sinh sản, Rùa hộp lưng đen sinh sản từ tháng 5 đến tháng 6 trong các năm 2019, 2020, 2021 và 2022. Mỗi cá thể cái đẻ 1 lần/năm, mỗi lần đẻ 2 trứng. Tổng số 14 trứng thu được, 10 trứng đã được ấp trong điều kiện nhân tạo, có 5 trứng (50,0%) được thụ tinh và nở thành con non, 4 trứng đang ấp. Về đặc điểm hình thái, trứng có màu trắng ngà, vỏ cứng, nếu trứng được thụ tinh thì vùng giữa trứng có chứa phôi sau 3 ngày sẽ hình thành. Trứng có trọng lượng 30,03±1,46 g (n = S14); chiều dài trứng 57,03±4,02 mm (n = 14) và chiều rộng trứng 28,64±1,01 mm (n = 14). Trong điều kiện ấp nhân tạo với nhiệt độ là 28,76±1,130C, độ ẩm là 84,82±4,90% thì trứng nở sau khoảng 71-89 ngày (trung bình 80±7,35 ngày, n = 5). Rùa sơ sinh có trọng lượng 16,13±0,18 g, chiều dài mai 45,50±2,52 mm, chiều rộng mai 36,98±2,04 mm. Sau 12 tháng, khối lượng của rùa non tăng trung bình 12,89 g, chiều dài mai tăng 11,95 mm và chiều rộng mai 11,35 mm.
KẾT QUẢ BƯỚC ĐẦU VỀ THÀNH PHẦN LOÀI LƯỠNG CƯ BÒ SÁT Ở NÚI THỊ VẢI, TỈNH BÀ RỊA - VŨNG TÀU
Authors: Mạnh Lê Văn , Khánh Phan Duy , Hoa Phan Thị , Sang Nguyễn Ngọc
Published: September 2022

Núi Thị Vải có độ cao 467 mét, nằm cô lập giữa vùng đồng bằng ở phía Tây tỉnh Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu. Lưỡng cư và bò sát ở đây vẫn chưa được quan tâm nghiên cứu đầy đủ. Trong khi đó, việc khai thác đất đá vẫn đang diễn ra ồ ạt quanh khu vực này, dẫn đến nguy cơ các hệ sinh thái ở đây có thể bị xóa bỏ vĩnh viễn trước khi những giá trị về tài nguyên sinh vật của chúng được biết đến. Bài báo này cung cấp dữ liệu ban đầu về thành phần loài lưỡng cư và bò sát tại khu vực núi Thị Vải qua ba đợt khảo sát thực địa. Có 43 loài lưỡng cư và bò sát được ghi nhận tại khu vực này, gồm 15 loài ếch nhái, 15 loài thằn lằn và 13 loài rắn. Trong đó, một số loài đáng chú ý như: Gekko gecko (được xếp ở mức độ bảo tồn sắp nguy cấp [VU] trong Sách Đỏ Việt Nam, 2007), Cyrtodactylus cattienensis (loài đặc hữu, mới ghi nhận ở khu vực Bình Thuận, Đồng Nai và Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu), Subdoluseps vietnamensis (loài đặc hữu, mới chỉ nghi nhận ở Bình Thuận, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu) và mở rộng vùng phân bố về phía Nam cho loài Sylvirana montosa. Kết quả trên cho thấy mặc dù núi Thị Vải là khu vực không được ưu tiên về bảo tồn nhưng chứa đựng nhiều giá trị về đa dạng các loài lưỡng cư bò sát và cần được bảo vệ.