bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Terhadap Perilaku Pencegahan Diabetes Mellitus Pada Siswa SMK Negeri 1 Ngawi
Authors: Setyawan Hendri , Nisak Raudhotun , . Pariyem
Published: February 2024

Latar Belakang: Gangguan metabolisme yang dikenal sebagai diabetes melitus (DM) ditandai dengan kadar gula darah yang lebih tinggi dari normal akibat malfungsi dalam produksi insulin, kerja insulin yang tidak mencukupi, atau keduanya. Penyakit DM dapat dialami remaja karena gaya hidup yang kurang sehat. Oleh karena itu, pendidikan kesehatan tentang perilaku pencegahan DM harus diberikan kepada remaja sejak dini sebagai upaya pencegahan DM. Pengetahuan kesehatan yang baik dapat menciptakan perilaku pencegahan penyakit DM. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap perilaku pencegahan diabetes mellitus pada siswa SMKN 1 Ngawi. Metode: Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan quasi eksperimental. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan purposive sampling dan jumlah sampel 54 responden dua puluh tujuh responden yang terdaftar dalam kelompok kontrol menerima pendidikan kesehatan leaflet dan dua puluh tujuh responden yang terdaftar dalam kelompok intervensi menerima program pendidikan menggunakan video. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner perilaku pencegahan DM. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Independent T-Test dan Paired T-Test. Hasil: Penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata usia responden 17 tahun dan mengalami peningkatan perilaku pencegahan DM yang signifikan baik kelompok kontrol maupun kelompok intervensi dengan hasil uji statistik masing-masing p value = 0,000 (p<0,05). Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam perilaku pencegahan DM antara kelompok kontrol dan kelompok intervensi setelah eksperimen. Kesimpulan: Adanya pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap perilaku pencegahan DM pada remaja. Diharapkan para remaja menerapkan perilaku pencegahan DM sejak dini supaya terhindar dari penyakit DM.
Decomposed theory of planned behavior minat mahasiswa dalam menggunakan BSI Mobile
Authors: Wati Rosma Putri Anggoro , Haris Helmi
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif, untuk mendapatkan hasil yang valid maka peneilitian ini menggunakan sumber data primer yang akan diperoleh melalui penyebaran kuesioner. Mengingat minat masyarakat terhadap Bank Syariah Indonesia sempat menurun akibat kasus bocornya data nasabah Bank Syariah Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi minat mahasiswa dalam menggunakan BSI Mobile berdasarkan Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior. Penelitian ini memiliki dua variabel yaitu Variabel Bebas (Independent) yang terdiri dari kegunaan persepsian (perceived usefulness), pengaruh interpersonal (interpersonal influence) dan keyakinan diri seindiri (self efficacy) dan variabel terikat (Dependent) yang terdiri dari Sikap (attitude), norma subyektif (subjective norms), kontrol perilaku persepsian (perceived behavioral control) dan minat menggunakan (intention to use).
Simbol Nilai-nilai Islam Dalam Ritual Tradisi Perang Timbung di Desa Pejanggik Lombok Tengah
Authors: Anam Fikri Khairul
Published: February 2024

Tulisan ini menyajikan kajian tentang ritual tradisi perang Timbung dengan menggunakan alat analisis pendekatan teori antropologi simbolik Victor Turner. Dalam tulisan ini peneliti memliki tujuan untuk mengungkap tiga hal. Pertama, mendeskripsikan bentu-bentuk simbol nilai-nilai Islam dalam tradisi perang Timbung. Kedua, faktor-faktor yang memunculkan simbol nilai-nilai Islam dalam tradisi perang Timbung. Ketiga, menganalisi dampak dengan adanya simbol nilai-nilai Islam dalam tradisi perang Timbung. Dengan adanaya simbol nilai-nilai Islam dalam tradisi ritual perang Timbung ini membuat masyarakat di Desa Pejanggik sangat mengharagai adanya sebuah akulturasi agama dan budaya dalam tradisi ritual perang Timbung.
Statistical analysis of the influence of the addition of rubber recyclate on the strength parameters of the epoxy-glass composite
Authors: Abramczyk N. , Żuk D. , Czech A. , Charchalis A.
Published: February 2024

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Effect of microsilica addition on properties of geopolymer composites
Authors: Smoleń W. , Marczyk J. , Łach M. , Nguyen T.X. , Korniejenko K.
Published: February 2024

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Comparative analysis of testing methods for strength metal-ceramic joint
Authors: Klimek L. , Wołowiec-Korecka E. , Pasowska W. , Kula Z.
Published: February 2024

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The geometric surface structure of hardened powder tool steels after finish turning using coated and uncoated PCBN cutting tools
Authors: Jenek M. , Frankovsky P.
Published: February 2024

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Hardenability modelling and the performance of computational intelligence tools in research on structural alloy steels
Authors: Sitek W. , Trzaska J. , Iljkić D. , Smoljan B. , Ferreira Batalha G. , Fanta Gemechu W.
Published: February 2024

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Estrategia didáctica para utilización de Nearpod como recurso didáctico en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de Biología del Bachillerato en Ciencias
Authors: Delgado-Coveña René Ignacio , Tsenkush-Wampanti Jessica Priscila , Guzmán–Hernández Ramón , Alba–Castellanos Orvelis
Published: February 2024

Esta investigación se realizó en la Unidad Educativa “Pedro Antonio Vega”, donde se presentaron inconvenientes en el aprendizaje de la asignatura Biología, además de la notoria insuficiencia de habilidades socioeducativas en los estudiantes para desarrollar las actividades docentes propuestas, debido a la limitación de las estrategias didácticas que se emplean en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El objetivo del presente estudio fue elaborar una estrategia didáctica para la utilización de Nearpod, como recurso didáctico en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la asignatura Biología que contribuya a mejorar el nivel de desarrollo de las habilidades socioeducativas. Se consideró como población 22 estudiantes de bachillerato en ciencias y 4 docentes, de los cuales se tomó una muestra de 8 estudiantes de tercero de Bachillerato, a partir de un muestreo no probabilístico, de carácter intencional a criterio de los autores. Se emplearon las técnicas de pre-test y post-test dirigido a los estudiantes y como instrumento el cuestionario. De la misma forma se aplicó una entrevista dirigida a 4 docentes de bachillerato, como instrumento de guía de preguntas. Los resultados obtenidos, generó un efecto positivo en el aprendizaje Biología, dado que se registró una diferencia significativa entre los resultados del postest después de la aplicación de 3 periodos de clase con el uso de Nearpod. Se concluye que existe efectividad de la aplicación de Nearpod, como recurso didáctico para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de Biología y el desarrollo de las habilidades socioeducativas.
ИЗВЕСТИЯ НА СЪЮЗА НА УЧЕНИТЕ – ВАРНА СЕРИЯ ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ НАУКИ, том 12 №3 2023 169 Blockchain Technology in Entrepreneurship – Opportunities and Risks
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Todorova Mihaela
Published: February 2024

The high social and economic importance of entrepreneurship necessitates the search for new opportunities for development, process optimization, and modernization. What opportunities blockchain technology can provide in entrepreneurship are considered in the present research. Possible risks and challenges in blockchain adaptation in entrepreneurship are also discussed. Examples of successfully implemented blockchain in various companies are described.
Inventory Management and Financial Performance Listed Construction Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Ekenyong Eta Ekenyong , Ohaka John , Chukwu Gospel
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the relationship between cash management and financial performance of listed construction companies on Nigerian Exchange Group. Specifically, the objectives of the study are to examine the relationship between cash management and earning per share, ascertain the relationship between cash management and net profit. The ex -post facto research design was used. The study population comprised Six (6) listed construction companies as listed on the Nigeria Exchange Group in 2021. The entire population was used as the sample size, using the census approach. Data was source through the annual report of listed construction companies for 2011-2020. Pearson correlation and multiple regression was used in data analysis with the aid of Stata12 software. The study revealed that there is no relationship between cash management and earnings per share of listed construction companies on the Nigerian Exchange Group. There is no relationship significant between cash management and net profit of listed construction companies on the Nigerian Exchange Group. The study concluded that there is no significant relationship between inventory management and financial performance. The study recommended that effort should be made to decrease the number of inventory turnover days and increase the creditors’ payable days in order to minimize the length of the working capital cycle for increase financial performance; efficient inventory control measure like storing and transferring stock, as well as tracking should be put in place for enhance financial performance.
Green Accounting and Corporate Performance of Selected Quoted Oil & Gas Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Ogochukwu Nduokafor Christian , Ifurueze M. I. , Ifurueze Priscilla
Published: February 2024

The objective of this study is to ascertain the relationship between green accounting and the corporate performance of quoted oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study specifically evaluates the effect of oil spillage, gas flaring, water pollution and energy consumption disclosures on the corporate performance of quoted oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study adopted the ex- post facto research design. The population was drawn from the ten quoted oil and gas companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) as of 1st June 2022. The final sample was delimited to eight firms with annual financial information for the study period. The study relied on secondary sources of data, i.e., from annual financial statements of the oil and gas firms. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypotheses were tested using the pooled OLS technique consistent with prior authors on disclosure measurements. The results showed that oil spillage disclosure has a positive non- significant effect on Tobin’s Q; there is a positive and significant effect of gas flaring disclosure on Tobin’s Q; water pollution disclosure has a negative and significant effect on Tobin’s Q; and, there is a positive non-significant effect of energy consumption disclosure on Tobin’s Q. Based on the above the study recommended that shareholders should monitor compliance of managers with the numerous laws and strategies used to reduce GHG flaring and the resulting carbon emissions in the company. Managers develop a water pollution system for managing their negative environmental impact on water. Regulators should constantly monitor firms with excessive energy consumption to pay relevant fees and fines which can encourage the move to sustainable energy consumption.
The Relative Effectiveness of Monetary Policy on Investment in Nigeria
Authors: Aaron Kongo , Patience Ateata , Ola Ote , Ijuo Odike Abraham
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the relative effectiveness of monetary policy on investment in Nigeria for the period 1990Q1 to 2019Q4 using SVAR model. The study found out that monetary policy is effective for influencing investment in Nigeria in short run, medium and long run. Specifically, the study found out that interest rate, bank credit and exchange rate are the most ef fective variables for influencing investment when compared with other variables (money supply, inflation and exchange rate) within the model of the study. The study therefore recommend that central bank should peg monetary policy rate at a threshold suitable to increase money supply and credit facilitation by commercial banks in order to stimulate investment in the Nigeria economy.
Corporate Governance and Sustainability of Listed Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Akpan Anietie Peter , Waniebi Zibigha , Ibanga Imaobong Uduak
Published: February 2024

This study examined the influence of corporate governance on corporate sustainability in Nigerian firms. The proxies for corporate governance were board size, board composition, board committees, and corporate reporting while the proxies for corporate sustainability were economic sustainability, social sustainability and environmental sustainability as given by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). A sample size of 33 firms was selected for this study and data covering a ten (10) year period; 2012 to 2021 were collected from the audited annual reports of the 33 selected firms for the study. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from the study revealed that all the studied corporate governance variables (i.e. board size, board composition, board committees, and corporate reporting) have significant effect on corporate sustainability. Based on the findings, it was concluded that corporate governance has significant influence on corporate sustainability in Nigerian firms. Consequently, it was recommended, among other things, that Nigerian firms should improve upon their compliance with corporate governance practices. In this regard, emphasis should be placed on optimal board size and independence of the board. Also, firms’ consideration of optimal board size should be guided by such factors as the requirements of the industry, firm’s age, operational size, knowledge and experience requirement; professional and technical expertise required to strategically give direction to the company, level of sophistication of the firm and other diversity criteria relative to the firm.
An Empirical Exploration of Key Factors and Barriers to Consumer’s Adoption of Open Banking Applications
Authors: Heins Mareike , Rigopoulos Georgios
Published: February 2024

Open banking is a major innovation in financial industry and has been driven by technology developments, as well as legislation for financial data. Payment Systems Directive 2 (PSD2) has been a key initiative for European Union, aiming to increase competition and innovation among financial industry, by allowing the entry of third party licensed providers to the financial market. This is feasible by relaxing the data restrictions and ownership, and passing control over consumers, who may select among a wide set of service providers, and not only the traditional banks. Although, PSD2 and third party applications are in place, there seems that consumers do not adopt them widely. Also, it is not evident, if PSD2 has enabled the desired level of competition and innovation for the benefit if consumers. Due to lack of relevant works, this study, aims to explore the key factors that affect consumer adoption and at the same time examine the PSD2 effectiveness in the creation of a new landscape. A number of experts were interviewed and a qualitative analysis was followed. Results, indicate that key barriers to adoption are lack of awareness, data privacy and value proposition, while PSD2 seems that it has increased competition and innovation. Further studies can shed more light on those findings, in a wider perspective.
Understanding the Growth Implications of Debt Servicing in Nigeria
Authors: Kpalukwu Esther , Ezekwe Christopher Ifeanyi
Published: February 2024

This study examined the effect of external debt servicing on economic growth in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine the effects of multilateral debt service, total debt service and external debt stocks on gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Time series data required for the investigation were sourced from the World Development Indicators and International Debt Statistics. The data analysis techniques include descriptive statistics, unit root tests, Johansen cointegration test and parsimonious error correction model (ECM) in addition to the post- estimation tests. The unit root results showed that all the variables are stationary at first difference. In other words, this finding revealed that the variables are integrated into order one [I(1)]. Evidence of two cointegrating equations was established from the Johansen cointegration test results, which implies that GDP growth has a long-run relationship with multilateral debt service, total debt service and external debt stocks. The parsimonious ECM showed that multilateral debt service has a negative and significant effect on GDP growth. This implies that an increase in multilateral debt service is detrimental to economic growth. The results further showed that total debt service and external debt stocks negatively and significantly impacted GDP growth. This finding indicates that Nigeria has not productively utilized the growing stocks of foreign loans to enhance its contributions to economic growth. The error correction parameter (-0.432) is negative and significant, which suggests that short-run disequilibrium can adjust to a long-run equilibrium position at a speed of 43.2 per cent. Based on the findings, this study concludes that debt servicing undermines the growth of the Nigerian economy. Thus, it is recommended that among others the government should gradually reduce its debt stock to reduce the total debt service obligations and make more resources available for economic grow
Appraising the Relationship Between Foreign Aid on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
Authors: Joshua Adesanya Shina , Agbai Edward Perekebina
Published: February 2024

This paper examines the impact of foreign aid on economic growth and poverty reduction in Nigeria, using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique for regression analysis. The study employs time series data from 1986 to 2020 to analyze the long-run and short-run relationship between foreign aid, economic growth in Nigeria. The study adopted the combined theories of economic growth of the Harrod-Domar Model, the Two-Gap Model and the Three- Gap Model in theoretical outlook. The data set is used to test the long-term relationship as well as the short-term relationship. The results show that foreign aid has a positive and significant impact on economic growth and poverty reduction in Nigeria in both the long-run and short run. The study concludes that foreign aid can be an effective tool for promoting economic growth and poverty reduction in Nigeria. The study recommended that in targeting aid towards infrastructure development, foreign aid can be used to fund infrastructure projects like building and upgrading roads, ports, and power plants to create jobs and increase economic activity. It also recommended investing in education and healthcare, foreign aid can be used to support education and healthcare initiatives, to improve the overall health and well-being of the population and increase productivity Economic-growth, Foreign aid, Poverty, Nigeria, Population, Three-Gap Model Two-Gap Model
Socio-Economic Infrastructure and Standard of Living in Nigeria
Authors: Edward Wasurum , Kpagih Leera Lenu
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the effect of socio-economic infrastructure on the standard of living in Nigeria for the period 1981–2021. The study used per capita income as a proxy for standard of living, while investments in health, education, telecommunications, and electric power supply were used as infrastructure. The exchange rate entered the model as a control variable. Annual time series data were obtained from secondary sources including the CBN annual statistical bulletin, and World Bank development indicators. The Eview10 Statistical Software was employed to analyze the data empirically. Due to the stationarity condition of the time series data, the study adopted the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model to ascertain its objectives. The study revealed that, in the short run, the coefficient of electric power supply has a positive effect on standard of living and is significant, while in the long run, the coefficient of telecommunication infrastructure has a positive influence on standard of living and is significant. The study concludes that the place of power supply and communication cannot be undermined as Nigeria plans for sustainable economic growth and development. Therefore, it was recommended that there be a deliberate attempt to improve the quality of health care and education. Secondly, the federal government should see the provision of electric power and the reduction in airtime and internet data as the main drivers of the standard of living in Nigeria.
Transcending the Traditional Profit-Centric Approach to Socially Responsible Paradigm - Effect on Firm Profit of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Nworie Gilbert Ogechukwu , Joseph Aniefuna Tagbo
Published: February 2024

This study examined whether transcending the traditional profit-centric approach to socially responsible paradigm would affect firm profit of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria.
Human Capital Investment and Poverty Rate in Nigeria
Authors: Simeon Anigboro Godwin
Published: February 2024

This study examined the relationship between human capital investment and poverty rate in Nigeria. Human Capital Investment was proxied by capital expenditure on education, recurrent expenditure on education, capital expenditure on health, recurrent expenditure on health and tertiary enrolment, while poverty rate is measured using national poverty index. Relevant data were extracted from the annual Statistical Bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Unit root test was conducted using Augmented Dickey Fuller method which revealed that the variables were integrated at level and first difference necessitating the use of autoregressive distributive lag/bound test to explore the long run relationship existing among the variables in the model and the result showed that the variables were co-integrated; thus, depicting the presence of long run form. From the result of the various tests, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between the proxies of human capital investment and poverty rate in Nigeria. The study consequently, concluded that human capital investment on education, health and tertiary enrolment significantly affects poverty rate in Nigeria. Based on the findings from the analysis, the study recommended amongst others, that; the government of should strive to increase investments in the areas of education and health so as to improve on the quality of education and healthcare facilities and as such, the quality of the human resources that could be instrumental to the achievement of desired economic growth, increasing the per capital income of citizens and reducing the poverty rate of the country; the reforms of the federal government of Nigeria relating to the education and health sectors of the economy as provided in the NEEDS document, should be sustained by the government with great commitment and will.
Tax Amnesties: Trends and Implication for Taxpayers’ Compliance. A Literature Review
Authors: OTUYA Sunday , OFEIMUN Godwin
Published: February 2024

The focus of this paper is to conduct a literature review on tax amnesties and the factors which are necessary for its effective implementation for compliance. The study employed a library based research design which involves desk-review of extant literature. The literature review shows much research attention given to the issue, though the findings are mixed and quite inconclusive. The review also brings up a few issues which are seen as probable weaknesses or inconsistencies in tax amnesty research looking from a tax compliance perspective. First, while there is evidence regarding success of tax amnesties in the developed world, empirical proof on the progress made in developing countries are scarce. Second, although the concept of tax amnesty has been extensively examined in the tax literature, only a few studies have used an experimental approach to examine the long run effect of tax amnesty on voluntary tax compliance. Third, there is still no clear unanimity in the literature regarding how social and psychological factors such as political trust, political will, perceived corruption, and perceptions of justice and punishment objectives influence the implementation of tax amnesties. Finally, the study observes that in tax amnesty research there is always the tendency for majority of prior studies to assume homogeneity in level of compliance whereas significant differences may exist in the degree of compliance between high and low income earners. The study therefore concludes that there is the need for future empirical studies to address these weaknesses and inconsistencies.
Restive Youths and the Challenges of Oil Theft in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Authors: Akaenye Senator , Onosakponome Simon
Published: February 2024

This study is one the first attempts that critically discussed; Restive Youth and the Challenges of Oil Theft in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. It relied on secondary data to establish the links between youth restiveness and the challenges of oil theft in the region of Niger Delta. Collier’s theory of Greed (2001), Merton Social Strain theory (1968), and Atkinson and Atkinson (1975) theory of Frustration, form the theoretical background to this research.
Crisis of Educational Leadership. Implications for Managers of Education in Nigeria
Authors: Ankeli Audu Godwin
Published: February 2024

Educational leadership in Nigeria has witnessed a number of crises that have an implication for managers of education. The basic and the secondary levels of educational leadership have failed to lay solid foundations for the tertiary level. The crises that pervade the tertiary level resulted in the crises of managers of education at all levels. This circle of educational leadership crises combined to make education in the country a crisis child. This paper therefore focused on crisis of educational leadership in Nigeria. Examination malpractices, menace of secret cults, low enrolment, poor performance, poor products and abandoned projects are the major crises of educational leadership identified and discussed in the paper. Their dangers to the managers of education sector in the country were highlighted. Among others, attitudinal change is highly recommended.
Effect Of Diversification on Organizational Performance of Selected Manufacturing Industries in South West Nigeria
Authors: Ibojo Bolanle Odunlami , Owoeye Ifeoluwa Bisola
Published: February 2024

The need for the adoption of diversification strategy became germane because of challenges which impede organizational performance. This study thus examined the effect of diversification on organizational performance of selected manufacturing industries so in south west Nigeria. Some studies of strategic study have investigated on the effect of diversification on organizational performance in manufacturing industries in Nigeria but have come up with inconclusive findings which create a gap that this study wants to fill. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the effect of related diversification on organizational performance and investigate the effect of unrelated diversification on organizational performance in manufacturing industry. Ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population consists of employees of 22 manufacturing industries listed in Nigerian Exchange Group between 2011-2020 dealing in Food and Beverages, Breweries, Health care/Pharmaceutical and Conglomerates. The sample size comprises eight manufacturing industries with 750 employee’s selected using stratified sampling technique and selected according to 50% proportion of original sample size. Data were drawn from primary and secondary sources. Descriptive statistics was used to explain the respondent’s characteristics and inferential statistics was used to analyze data collected. Findings revealed that related diversification have significant effect on organizational performance F (4, 745) = 11.988, p < 0.01, R= 0.651, R2 = 0.424, and adjusted R2 = 0.419). Unrelated diversification however have significant but negative effect on organizational performance F (4, 745) = 11.982, p < 0.05, R = -0.466, R2 = 0.217, and adjusted R2 = 0.208). The study concluded that related diversification increase organizational performance while unrelated diversif
Impact of Knowledge Application and Knowledge Conversion on Organizational Performance: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: MOBOLADE Gideon Olakunle , IBOJO Bolanle Odunladi
Published: February 2024

This work examines the effect of knowledge application and knowledge conversion on organizational performance among manufacturing firms in Ibadan Oyo State. The research design adopted is the survey research design. Stratified random sampling technique was used. The sample size of two hundred respondents was selected from six manufacturing firms in Ibadan that served as the population of this study. Of the two hundred (200) questionnaire administered to the respondents, one hundred and ninety-two (192) copies were successfully completed and retrieved for the analysis. Both descriptive and inferential statistics was used for the analysis. Results of the finding show that knowledge application has a significant positively relationship with four sub- variables of organizational performance namely, revenue (r = .492**, p = .000), financial strength (r = .538**, p = .000), public image (r = .543**, p = .000) and goodwill (r = .463**, p = .000). Knowledge conversion is also positively related to the four sub-variables of organizational performance namely, revenue (r = .442**, p = .000), financial strength (r = .537**, p = .000), public image (r = .478**, p = .000) and goodwill (r = .443**, p = .000). The study concluded that the knowledge management has a significantly effect on organizational performance. It was recommended that organizations should redefine ways to promote knowledge conversion in order to maximize human potential in the workplace. Also, organization needs to combine the technology infrastructure, processes, incentives and culture in order to motivate employees to integrate and use knowledge management, in order to keep up with ever-changing business environment, and to ensure organizational success in addressing unforeseen challenges.
Mediating Role of Office Furniture on the Relationship between On- the-Job Training and Intrinsic Motivation on Employee Performance
Authors: Datti Bappah Musa , Inuwa Mohammed
Published: February 2024

Globally, the management of an organization has always found it difficult to manage employee performance; therefore, the main goal of every business organization is to develop operational strategies to inspire each employee to succeed and provide quality work performance, as well as raise the organizational competency level. This research investigates the mediating role of office furniture on the relationship between on-the-job training and intrinsic motivation on employee performance. The populations of this research are the members of the non-academic staff of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria. Two hundred and seventy-nine structured questionnaires were administered to the selected staff sample to measure the respondents' opinions. Responses received were analyzed using SMART-PLS 4 to examine the measurement and structural models. The findings reveal that office furniture significantly mediates the relationship between on-the-job training and employee performance (? = 0.158, t-value = 3.124 and p<0.002). The findings further reveal that office furniture significantly mediates the relationship between intrinsic motivation and employee performance with (? = 0.306, t-value =4.875 and p<0.000). The findings of this study can provide insights for organizational leaders in understanding the significance of office furniture in enhancing employee performance; by recognizing the mediating role of office furniture, managers can strategize on creating conducive work environment that optimizes employee performance. On-The-Job Training, Intrinsic Motivation, Office Furniture and Employee Performance.
The Role of the Mediator in Resolving Fights Between Youth Groups in Malangke District North Luwu Regency
Authors: Pabesak Anthon Sattu , Pasolang Yoseph
Published: February 2024

This research aims to describe and explain the role of mediators in resolving fights between youth groups in Malangke District, North Luwu Regency. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, literature study and documentation. While in managing the data obtained from the research the author uses a qualitative data analysis method with the results of the analysis described descriptively. The results of the research obtained are; 1) Factors that cause fights between groups of teenagers in Malangke Subdistrict are often triggered by trivial things such as; Broken motorbikes, quickly offended, disturbing prayer times, lack of employment, theft and alcohol issues; 2) the role of mediators in efforts to resolve youth group fights, namely; involving government, community leaders, religious leaders, traditional leaders, youth leaders, TNI and Polri to be able to resolve group fights with steps taken by mediators such as; Calling each of the disputing parties to be given religious understanding in accordance with their beliefs; Telling stories that commonly occur so that they can touch the feelings of both parties; Presenting elders or elder figures to solve problems; Visiting the homes of each of the perpetrators and victims to ask what triggers group fights.
Physicochemical and chromatographic method of characterization of Matricaria recutita tinctures
Authors: Parra Jonathan , García-Barrantes Pedro M. , Rodríguez Gerardo , Badilla Beatriz
Published: February 2024

Context: The pharmacological activity of medicinal products containing plant materials depends on their specific components. However, these components are not characterized in their entirety in all cases. Therefore, manufacturing processes must be duly characterized and validated. Aims: To characterize a chamomile (Matricaria recutita) tincture through chemometric analysis of chromatographic data in order to establish quality parameters for its production. Methods: Various chamomile tinctures were manufactured and the precision and robustness of the production process for each was verified. The physicochemical properties of the tinctures were characterized and their chromatographic digital fingerprints analysed through chemometric methods. Results: A good correlation between the physicochemical characterization and the chromatographic analysis was demonstrated. The preparation methodology was proved to be repeatable as long as the source of the plant material is not altered. Conclusions: The principal component multivariate analysis of chromatograms was a helpful and simple tool for the characterization and traceability of the production method.
Determination of mangiferin solubility in solvents used in the biopharmaceutical industry
Authors: Acosta Jhoany , Sevilla Iliana , Salomón Suslebys , Nuevas Lauro , Romero Aylema , Amaro Daniel
Published: February 2024

Context: Pharmacological properties and studies of methods of extraction of mangiferin have been reported, but there are not studies related to the solubility of mangiferin in the solvents used in the pharmaceutical industry. Aims: Study the solubility of mangiferin in different solvents used in the pharmaceutical industry. Methods: The mangiferin used had a purity of 97.3% determined by High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic (HPLC), and solubility measurements were made in ethanol, methanol, water, acetone, diethyl ether, and hexane at 5, 15, 30, 40, 50 and 600C of temperature. The mangiferin concentrations were determined by ultraviolet spectrometry at 254 nm. The experimental solubility data were correlated with the Van´t Hoff equation and the dissolution heat determined. Results: The solubility of mangiferin in pure solvents decreases with increasing of temperature and in the following order: ethanol>methanol>water>diethyl ether>acetone>n hexane. Conclusions: This results indicated that mangiferin is slightly soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in methanol and water and practically insoluble in diethyl ether, acetone, and n-hexane.
Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies of Viola tianschanica Maxim. – An Uyghur ethnomedicinal plant
Authors: Zhu Yun , Zhao Lulu , Wang Xiangfei , Li Peng
Published: February 2024

Context: Viola tianschanica Maxim. (Violaceae) is a perennial herb widely distributed in Central Asia, especially in the Xinjiang of China. The whole herb has been used in traditional Uygur medicines as an antifebrile-detoxicate drugs. Aims: To characterize macroscopical and microscopical features of the root, leave and rhizome of the V. tianschanica Maxim. Explore and establish the micro-morphology and quality control methods for this plant. Methods: Pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations were conducted regarding macroscopic, microscopic and preliminary phytochemical parameters. Results: It can be identified by structural features of flowers, structural characteristics of rhizome and root, specific thickening of endothecium cells of clinandrium can be regarded as identification character. This crude drug showed the characteristic physicochemical values like total ash (12%), water soluble ash (4.0%), acid insoluble ash (3.8%) and moisture content (6.5%). The ethanolic extract mainly contained flavonoids in this herb, also contained alkaloids, tannins, saponins, coumarin and absence of fats and protein. Conclusions: Various pharmacognostic and preliminary phytochemical characters observed in this test may help in standardization, identification and carrying out further research in V. tianschanica Maxim. based drugs used in Uygur traditional medicine and folk medicines. Sediment type of impurity content is higher in herbs; it should be paying attention to control quality of medicinal materials or drugs.
Effects of palm bunch potash, trona and their modified cashew gum-corn starch composite on the physicochemical properties of furosemide
Authors: Okoye Ebere I. , Ekweogu Austinline C. , Oruna Ugochukwu E.
Published: February 2024

Context: In Nigeria, traditional cuisines are prepared using either palm bunch ash (PBA) or trona to impart emulsification, tenderizing and flavouring attributes to oils, proteins and polysaccharides in delicacies. Hypothesis is that they may improve the solubility and dissolution profiles of poorly soluble and permeable drug as furosemide. Aims: To investigate the effects of palm bunch potash (PBP), trona and modified cashew gum-corn starch composite on the physicochemical properties of furosemide. Methods: To generate PBP and purified trona, PBA or powdered trona was dispersed in water, filtered, centrifuged and supernatant evaporated to dryness. Cashew gum (CG) and cashew gum-corn starch composite (EC) were modified by mixing with PBP or trona at 5:1 and 10:1, wetted with water, stored in amber vials for 72 h. Furosemide was granulated with modified excipients at 1:1 ratio and characterized: FTIR, DSC, solubility and dissolution studies. Results: Yield of PBP: 9.38 ± 1.24%, trona: 24.18 ± 0.93%. FTIR spectra of furosemide/granules were similar and retained key functional groups present in furosemide. Their DSC thermograms revealed complete amorphization of furosemide in granules. Mixing of PBP or trona and excipients at 5:1 ratio significantly (p<0.05) improved furosemide’s solubility in comparison to 10:1. Excipient-trona was a significantly (p<0.05) better enhancer of furosemide’s solubility than excipient-PBP. Modified excipients significantly (p<0.05) improved furosemide’s dissolution profile, while unmodified cashew gum reduced it by 50%. Dissolution profile improvement by modified excipients ranked in the order: CG-Trona > CG-PBP > EC-Trona > EC-PBP. Conclusions: Trona, PBP, modified excipients positively altered the physicopharmaceutical properties of furosemide.
In vitro release of dibucaine hydrochloride from chitosan semisolid vehicles: emulsion and hydrophilic gels
Authors: de la Paz Nilia , Pérez Dania , Fernández Mirna , García Caridad M. , Martínez Vivian , Nogueira Antonio , García Oscar
Published: February 2024

Context: Chitosan has received attention as a functional, sustainably renewable, nontoxic and biodegradable biopolymer for pharmaceutical applications. Aims: To evaluate the release of dibucaine hydrochloride from semisolid vehicles of oil/aqueous type emulsion and aqueous gels, stabilized by using chitosan (CH) or chitosan acetate (CHAc). Methods: Emulsions were developed by varying the emulsifying agent: polysorbate 80, CH or CHAc and by combining CH with polysorbate 80 or CHAc with polysorbate 80. The hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose F4M was added as a stabilizing agent in gel formulations. The release rates of model drug from semisolid vehicles were measured by using a dialysis sac. Drug release was also quantified by using a validated UV-VIS spectrophotometric method. Results: The pH values showed minimal changes for emulsion and gel formulations. The drug is a cationic salt, and it is not able to bind polymer cations by electrostatic repulsion. The rheological property of the vehicle type emulsion was adjusted to plastic and pseudo-plastic fluid to the gels. The drug release was independent of the viscosity of vehicles. Dibucaine release from both types of formulation was found to follow a square-root-of-time kinetic model, but a higher rate of release was obtained from gel formulations. Conclusions: It was shown that chitosan was adsorbed to the surface of polysorbate 80-coated droplets, and that the electrostatic attraction between the non-ionic surfactant and the drug retarded its release from a semisolid system. The multilayer emulsions showed more influence of the release of drug than CH or CHAc single layer emulsion.
Combination of low frequency electroacupuncture plus subdissociative doses of ketamine in post-herpetic neuralgia patients. A pilot study
Authors: Garrido-Suárez Bárbara B. , Garrido Gabino , Bellma-Menéndez Addis , Hernández-Arteaga Manuel , Rabí-Martínez María del C. , Bosch-Valdés Fe , Delgado-Hernández René
Published: February 2024

Context: Pain processing implicates multiple concurrent mechanisms of nociceptive transmission and modulation. Electroacupuncture (EA) analgesia involves mainly the activation of the endogenous anti-nociceptive systems that modulate pain transmission in addition to the regulation of glial activity and inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the spinal cord. Aims: To examine the potential anti-hyperalgesic effects the EA and the combination EA-ketamine in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). Methods: Sixty-eight patients with PHN irritable nociceptor type were randomly allocated to 3 groups: group I (n=26), that received treatment with EA (10 Hz, 2-3 mA, 0.5 ms, 20 min/15 sessions) alone, group II (n=21) with a combination EA-ketamine (0.25-0.5 mg/kg, i.m.) or group III (n=21) with sham EA-ketamine for 15 days. The average daily pain score (ADPS) using the Likert scale, area and rate of dynamic allodynia, the rate of thermal allodynia, and frequency of intermittent lancinating pain were evaluated during five visits – before treatment and at 15, 30, 60, 90 days. Results: ADPS and sensory abnormalities decreased significantly concerning baseline data at 90 days in the three groups, but patients treated with the combination EA-ketamine significantly improved compared with the other groups. Conclusions: These results suggest that the combination EA-ketamine shows an early and long-term anti-hyperalgesic effect in PHN patients. However, a controlled clinical trial is necessary to confirm this hypothesis.
Neuroprotective effects of Thalassia testudinum leaf extract BM-21 on focal ischemia in rats
Authors: García Teidy E. , Menéndez Roberto , Rivera Felicia , Garateix Anoland , Morales Ruth A. , Regalado Erik , Rodríguez Juan C. , Dajas Federico
Published: February 2024

Context: The extract from the marine plant Thalassia testudinum BM-21, standardized to thalassiolin B content (5.8 ± 0.3%), possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects on acrylamide-induced neurotoxicity in mice and global ischemia in Mongolian gerbils. Aims: To determine whether or not BM-21 possesses neuroprotective effects against cerebral ischemia induced by permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion (pMCAo), a clinically relevant model of stroke. Methods: BM-21 was administered orally (400 mg/kg, once-a–day/10 days) prior to ischemia. Twenty-four hours after occlusion, we studied neurological signs, infarct volume, cerebral edema, histological damage and oxidative stress in cortex and striatum. In addition, brain susceptibility to in vitro lipid peroxidation induced by kainic acid and 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride was studied after the BM-21 administration. Results: BM-21 prevented behavioral deficit; reduced infarct volume and cerebral edema; markedly decreased neuronal damage in striatum and cortex region. After occlusion, there was a significant increase of oxidative stress in cortex and striatum. Treatment of ischemic rats with BM-21 (400 mg/kg) prevented lipid peroxidation and protein damage and increased the antioxidant enzymatic activities and glutathione. BM-21 also inhibited the in vitro lipid peroxidation in total brain homogenates. Conclusions: Oral pre-treatment of BM-21 protects rats against pMCAo ischemia-induced damage in the striatum and cortex. Results suggest that the protection of BM-21 involve at least partially, the increase resistance to oxidative stress.
Possible hepatotoxic consequence of nevirapine use in juvenile albino rats
Authors: Adikwu Elias , Bokolo Bonsome
Published: February 2024

Context: Nevirapine (NVP) is used in human immunodeficiency virus exposed neonates. This could present safety concern due to decreased liver metabolizing enzymes activity and renal clearance in neonates. Aims: To determine the hepatotoxic effect of NVP in juvenile albino rats. Methods: Juvenile albino rats were weighed, divided into groups and treated orally with 4-32 mg/kg/day of NVP for 14 days including a recovery group. The control groups were treated with water (placebo) and normal saline (solvent). At the end of NVP treatment, rats were weighed and sacrificed, blood was collected and serum extracted. Serum was analyzed for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TB) and conjugated bilirubin (CB). The liver was harvested via dissection, weighed and evaluated for AST, ALT, ALP, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and histological damage. Results: The body, absolute and relative liver weights of rats in NVP treated groups were not significantly different (p>0.05) when compared to placebo. However, serum levels of AST, ALT, ALP, TB and CB were significantly increased (p<0.05) in a dose-dependent manner in NVP-treated groups. Furthermore, liver levels of ALT, ALP, AST and MDA were significantly increased (p<0.05) while SOD, CAT, and GSH were decreased in a dose dependent manner in NVP-treated groups. NVP-treated rats were characterized by varying degrees of hepatic morphological alterations. However, in the recovery group, the effects of NVP were reversed. Conclusions: This study observed dose-dependent and reversible hepatotoxicity in nevirapine- treated juvenile albino rats.