bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Haemoparasitosis in Village Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) in Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: JR Lawal
Published: August 2021

The present study was conducted between November, 2016 and September, 2017, aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with haemoparasitosis in village chickens in Gombe State, Nige ria. Blood samples were collected from a total of 1820 village chickens and Giemsa stained thin blood smears were microscopically examined for the presence of haemoparasites. Results revealed an overall prevalence of 19.6% of three genera of avian haemopar asites in a single and mixed infection. Amongst the haemoparasites encountered, Plasmodium (13.9%) was the most prevalent followed by Haemoproteus (2.6%) and Leucocytozoon (0.4%) in single infection, while the prevalence of mixed infection with Plasmodium + Haemoproteus was 2.6%. Higher prevalence rates were recorded in cocks (28.5%) compared to hens (8.9%), as well as in adults (23.0%) compared to the growers (11.0%) village chickens. The prevalence rates was found to be higher in the rainy (39.3%) compare d to cold dry (12.5%) and hot dry (7.7%) seasons of the study period. The difference in prevalence of haemoparasites among sex, age groups, and season was statistically significant (<0.0001). In conclusion, haemoparasites exist among village chickens flock s in Gombe State, Nigeria probably due to the presence of vectors and inadequate practice of biosecurity measures. It is therefore, recommended that awareness should be created on the prevalence of haemoparasites, further researches involving molecular cha racterization of haemoparasites should be carried out and village chicken farmers should be educated on the need for maintenance proper biosecurity measures on their farms.
Influence of Amino Acids and Alcohols on Catalytic Oxidation of Cyclohexane
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Ludyn Anatolij , Reutskyy Volodymyr ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Reutskyy Viktor ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Hrynchuk Yurij ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
Published: August 2021

Conducted experiments and collected data show that use of catalytic systems that contain individual amino acids and industrial catalyst – solution of cobalt naphtenate with cyclohexanone – have certain influence on the process of liquid-phase homogeneous oxidation of cyclohexane. The results of spectral studies of binary catalytic systems based on NC using additives of different nature (alcohols and nitrogen-containing modifiers) allow us to propose structural formulas of catalytic complexes.
Synthesis and Structure of Urea-Formaldehyde Oligomers with Peroxide Groups
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12 S. Bandery str., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Astakhova Olena , Shyshchak Olena ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Bratychak Michael ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
Published: August 2021

The possibility of synthesis in the presence of tert-butyl peroxymethanol (TBPM) or tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) of urea-formaldehyde oligomers with peroxide groups (UFOP) has been considered. Zinc oxide was used as the reaction catalyst. The effect of the initial components ratio, the reaction temperature and the process time on the characteristics and yield of the obtained oligomers was studied. Methods for obtaining UFOP using a mixture of TBPM and TBHP as a component are proposed. The structure of the synthesized UFOP was confirmed by IR- and NMR-spectroscopic studies.
Electrosynthesis of Ni-Co/Hydroxyapatite as a Catalyst for Hydrogen Generation via the Hydrolysis of Aqueous Sodium Borohydride (NaBH4) Solutions
Authors:   Department of Chemical Engineering, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A Jebres, 57126 Surakarta, Indonesia, Nur Adrian , Budiman Anatta W. ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A Jebres, 57126 Surakarta, Indonesia, Jumari Arif ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A Jebres, 57126 Surakarta, Indonesia, Nazriati Nazriati ,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, State University of Malang, 65111 Malang, Indonesia, Fajaroh Fauziatul ,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, State University of Malang, 65111 Malang, Indonesia
Published: August 2021

To generate hydrogen from its storage as NaBH4, a catalyst was synthesized via an electrochemical method. The catalyst, Ni-Co, had hydroxyapatite as a support catalyst. The electrochemical cell consisted of a DC power supply, a carbon anode and cathode, and a bipolar membrane to separate the cell into two chambers. The current density was adjusted to 61, 91, and 132 mA/cm2. The electrolysis time was 30, 60, and 90 min. The particles produced were analyzed by XRD and SEM/EDX and tested in the hydrolysis of NaBH4 for hydrogen generation. The Ni-Co/HA catalyst test concluded that the period of time used for electrolysis during catalyst formation was positively correlated with the rate of NaBH4 hydrolysis in the production of hydrogen. The highest rate of hydrogen production was obtained using the synthesized catalyst with a current density of 92 mA/cm2. The NaBH4 hydrolysis reaction followed a first-order reaction with the rate constant of (2.220–14.117)•10-3 l/(g•min). The Arrhenius equation for hydrolysis reactions within the temperature range of 300–323 K is k = 6.5•10-6exp(-6000/T).
Establishment of the Regularities of the Concentrations Change of Microorganisms and Water-Soluble Compounds in Polluted Water after Ultrasound Treatment
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12 S. Bandery str., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Starchevskyy Volodymyr , Bernatska Nataliya ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Typilo Iryna ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Oliynyk Lilianna ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University 12, S. Bandery St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine, Strogan Orysia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12, Bandera St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
Published: August 2021

The regularities of the change of the concentration of microorganisms and water-soluble organic compounds in the polluted water in the conditions of cavitation treatment and the influence of the amount of biological water pollution on the value of the chemical oxygen consumption are investigated.
Peningkatan Hasil Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Buddha Materi Penghormatan Melalui Penggunaan Audio Visual Berbasis Kontekstual
Authors: Gautama Sidartha Adi , Yulianti Dwi , Taridi Taridi
Published: August 2021

This study aims are to: 1) Describe the conditions and potential of learning using contextual-based audio-visual teaching materials. 2) Produce contextual based audio visual teaching material products. 3) Analyze effectiveness and attractiveness to improve student learning outcomes in the learning process after using contextually-based audio-visual teaching materials in learning Buddhist education. This study uses the research and development approach of Bord and Gall. The study was conducted at SD Tunas Mekar Indonesia Bandar Lampung. Observation instrument data collection techniques, then data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Based on observational research and the development of contextual-based audio-visual teaching materials it is very supportive and possible to do contextual learning based on 0.67 and product attractiveness has a success rate of 82%. Audio visual teaching materials are able to increase the value of the material Anjali from 66.6 become 88. While in the material Namaskhara there is a change in the value before using the product that developed the average value of students 69.6 become 83,and in the Uttana material the average value of students also experienced significant changes from68.4 to 90. This value is a very meaningful value for improving student learning outcomes so that context-based audio-visual teaching material has been proven to improve learning outcomes in material ways of giving respect in Buddhism in class I SD Tunas Mekar Indonesia Bandar Lampung.
Analysis of School Conflicts Involving Parents: Experiences and Resolution
Authors: Sannadan Delio B , Pedro Claribeth B. San , Velchez Lourdes Myla T. , Venida Ariel C.
Published: August 2021

Stakeholders� partnership in schools is a key factor in delivering a relevant, enabling, and responsible education to the learners. However, in the course of establishing this partnership, conflicts arise inevitably. The main objective of the study was to examine the prevalence of conflicts in schools that involve parents through a document analysis. A total of ten online cases were analyzed and served as the primary sources of data in this study. Coding was done to determine the emerging themes in each case. The analysis revealed that sexual and physical violence committed by a teacher or school official towards the learner; and negligence of duty which resulted in damage to the learner were the common sources of conflict. This suggests that parents� involvement in the issues is something favorable as apparently parents are expected to be the protectors and defenders of their children especially in times when children�s rights and welfare are at stake or violated. The findings further revealed that in most conflicts, the learners were mostly offended while teachers and school authorities were mostly offenders. This finding suggests that children, even in school or under the custody of the teachers and school authorities, are still vulnerable to any form of violence and danger; and sometimes become helpless and defenseless especially when the persons who they expect to protect them become the aggressors. The finding also revealed that the learners mostly favored the court�s decision. This conveys that in every court ruling, it is still the best interest of the children which is being given the foremost considerations. The implications from the findings of the study may inform the higher authorities in the Department of Education on how such conflicts will be prevented from happening. Also, based on the findings, it is recommended that the education department should take further actions in strengthening the implementation of the Child Protection Policy to keep every learner well-informed of their rights and make every stakeholder aware of their duties and responsibilities in promoting the well-being and education of the learners.
Pengaruh Pembelajaran Tematik Integratif Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa
Authors: Sutisna Atang , Rahmawati Santi
Published: August 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of integrative thematic learning on the creative thinking abilities of fourth grade students at MI PUI Cikaso. This type of research is quantitative with a design form using Quasi Experimental Disgn. The study population was all students in class IV MI PUI Cikaso totaling 48 students. The sample is class IV A as a control class with 24 students and class IV B as an experimental class with 24 students. This study uses 5 items pretest and posttest essay test items. Data collection techniques used were normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing. The results showed that integrative thematic learning with the help of traditional games had an effect on students' creative thinking abilities. This is evidenced by obtaining the results of the hypothesis Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.002 less than a = 0.05 then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, meaning that there is an effect of integrative thematic learning on students' creative thinking abilities.
«Intrecci di fiori e di allori» Dialoghi italo-tedeschi su letteratura e linguistica. Giuseppe Picci e l’auctoritas degli studi danteschi di Carlo Witte
Authors: Matthias Bürgel
Published: August 2021

In his book I luoghi più oscuri e controversi della Divina Commedia di Dante dichiarati da lui stesso (1843), the Brescian scholar Giuseppe Picci (1809–1888) repeatedly uses the studies of Karl Witte, because he obviously sees him as an authority in the field of Dante Studies. A similar attitude towards Witte is also evident in later works that Picci dedicated to the question of the authenticity of the Epistola a Cangrande, although in these he took a position contrary to Witte’s. In the various editions of his successful Guida allo studio delle belle arti e al comporre, however, Picci at no point refers to the German scholar’s edition of the Commedia.
Educazione globale/ecodidattica: das Projekt «Weltfairsteher» im Italienischunterricht
Authors: Stegmüller Iulia
Published: August 2021

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, contains 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle global problems and promote peace and sustainability, now and in future. Environmental education is a core element of these goals as climate change goes hand in hand with poverty, for instance. Although global education should play a big role in schools, according to an interim report of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, global issues are dealt with only in some subjects and there’s often a lack of student participation. The project «Weltfairsteher» offers challenges for students with reference to the 17 SDGs for practical use in any school and on any educational level. The tasks are interdisciplinary and they motivate students to act. Some of the challenges are highly suitable for foreign language lessons, as they can be combined with texts from different perspectives or stimulate discussions. In this essay, some examples are given of how to integrate «Weltfairsteher» into Italian lessons.
Monetisasi Youtube Perspektif Tafsir Maqashidi
Authors: Nur'aini Alfi
Published: August 2021

The presence of youtube as today's most popular social media is a consequence of the inexorable advance of technology and science. Youtube's popularity has also been an effect of the covid19 pandemic that requires humans to adapt to avoiding crowds. Amid the covid19 pandemic that created the struggle for revenue, youtube is being used as a medium for generating revenue. Anyone can make a youtube channel and become a youtuber. A youtube channel can earn money from the content it generates through the monetizing process. Youtube monetary is one of the best solutions to staying incomes and staying clear of crowds by health protocol. The practice of youtube monetizing has become a new and also a new profession today. The study discussed youtube monetary with a maqashidi interpretation perspective. The method in this study is qualitative or library research with the maqashidi interpretation approach. The conclusion of this study is: first, monetary on youtube becomes a new way of earning money. Youtube monetary is permitted so long as it has greater valuation than its youth. Second, youtube monetary can serve as a means of safeguarding the soul (hifdz al-nafs) and productive preservation of wealth (hifdz al-mal).
A study of work stress and coping among primary school teachers in the Wellington region
Authors: Jain Shilpa
Published: August 2021

This research examines the perception of work stress among primary school teachers in the Wellington region. Specifically, it focuses on the way teachers perceive work stress, the contributing factors and the coping strategies employed. Interpretative phenomenological analysis is the qualitative approach and methodology chosen to examine the way teachers make sense of their stress experiences. The educational sector in New Zealand has undergone enormous legislative and organisational change and in the recent past there have been nationwide primary school teacher strikes. While research on teacher stress in New Zealand in relation to the 1989 major reforms has been published, there has been little recent qualitative research on work stress in primary school teachers.

This study shows that these teachers experience moderate to high levels of stress because of work overload, the multiplicity of sources of stress, the emotional demands of the role and the frustration and constraints they face in role performance. Even so, these teachers derive satisfaction from the core job of teaching and utilise positive coping strategies to manage their stress and work demands, with most of them intending to stay in the role. However, the sustainability of the role of teaching is a concern, as societal misperceptions about teaching and lack of respect for them pose challenges for those continuing in the profession long term. This study contributes to the base literature on teacher stress in the New Zealand context and offers recommendations for supporting the well-being of primary school teachers.
Editorial: PBRF Changes
Authors: Benade Leon , Devine Nesta , Teschers Chrtistoph
Published: August 2021

Over the last 18 years successive governments have tried various schemes to reward and encourage good research, without actually conducting much research into the effectiveness of the rewards and discouragements inherent in their schemes. Universities have been very quick to analyse where the weaknesses in the successive formats gave them opportunities to promote their stronger players, and hide their weaker ones, to the point where the focus of universities seems to have become playing the rules, rather than actually supporting good research.
The Potential of Vā Part 5: Research-Informed Design
Authors: Simati-Kumar Benita
Published: August 2021

The article presented is part of a series of chapters that composed an exegesis, submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The series is a narrative of discovery through practice-led research. Each article reveals its purpose and significance that leads into the next series, which then eventuate to that final design proposal.

The exegesis is presented in this format, to break down the components that assisted in practice-led research. Each article can be read and unpacked on its own as a learning tool. The purpose of this edited series is for the exegesis to be more accessible and adaptable creatively to those being introduced to practice-led research.

The Potential of Vā Part 5: Research-informed design, critically unpacks significant concepts. These include vā, materiality and processes, lalaga, lalava, lines of location, blended backgrounds, imagery and colour and experiments underpinning the research design.

 The importance of archiving Pacific indigenous artefacts is based on the importance of archiving Pacific knowledge. Sāmoan people have adapted their fa’aSāmoa in the diaspora for the advancement of their culture and people. This provides the basis for which I argue that Pacific peoples should seek out new methods to preserve their artefacts. With reference to the Lala-VĀ model, the interrelationship of family, language, genealogies, chiefly systems, religion, ceremonies and other family obligations is illustrated by the link between artefacts and other aspects of Pacific culture and tradition. The comprehensive nature of the artefacts and the stories that accompany the visual image ensure that the digital archive is all-inclusive.
Aportes para la medición de la desigualdad racialista en la Argentina
Authors: De Grande Pablo , Salvia Agustín
Published: August 2021

Este artículo presenta resultados de una medición de color de piel realizada en Argentina en 2017. Se combinaron indicadores atribuidos y autoperceptivos para dar cuenta de la cantidad de personas no asimilables al estereotipo por el cual históricamente se ha intentado describir a la población argentina como ‘blanca’ y descendiente de europeos. Se presentan resultados (n=5 729) que muestran que, lejos de tratarse de un país compuesto exclusivamente por personas de origen ‘europeo-blanco’, 40% de la población urbana no se clasifica en ese grupo. Estos resultados permiten realizar una aproximación a la cantidad de personas potencialmente objeto de prejuicios raciales, las cuales no se reconocen a sí mismas –ni fueron clasificadas– bajo la categoría fenotípica de ‘blanco’.
juventud como protagonista del último ciclo de protestas en Colombia
Authors: García Acelas Marisabel , Arias Perales Ildefonso
Published: August 2021

El papel de la juventud colombiana en las recientes movilizaciones, ha traído consigo la emergencia de nuevos repertorios dentro de la contienda política. La reivindicación por la ampliación de la democracia y la exigencia de soluciones efectivas ante la crisis generada por las élites son resignificadas desde la acción colectiva bajo un fuerte componente simbólico que disputa el sentido desde lo común y pretende ampliar las demandas al resto de la sociedad.
Overview of Epidemiological Investigations: Nurses’ Role
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Pragyan College of Nursing, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Seeli Amala
Published: August 2021

Emerging infectious diseases continue to disrupt the health care system in each level and are becoming progressively complicated to detect and treat successfully. Epidemiological investigations are a challenging task for the Health workers. The main purpose of this investigation is to identify the disease in the early stage and reduce the number death due to the sudden outbreak of any communicable diseases in the community. The steps in outbreak investigation should be “quick and clean.” Investigating an outbreak requires a combination of diplomacy, logical thinking, problem-solving ability, quantitative skills, and judgment. These skills improve with practice and experience.
A Study to Assess the Unmet Needs of Family Planning and Reason for Non-Use of Contraceptive Methods among Women in Reproductive Age Group in a Selected Community in West Bengal
Authors:   Post Graduate Student, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata, India, Banerjee Arpita
Published: August 2021

Background: A comparative descriptive study to assess unmet needs of family planning and reason for non-use of contraceptiveswhere non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 200 reproductive age group women i.e.100 from urban and 100 from rural community. Methods: Data was collected through self- structured interview schedule through home visits.The majorfindings of the study showed that unmet needs of family planning were 38% in urban and 27% in rural women. Result: The common reasons for non-use of contraceptives were fertility related reasons i.e. 42.1% women had desire for more children in urban versus 37.03% of women reported for infrequent sex in rural. Respondent’s restriction was 42.1% in urban and 40.7% in rural. Fear of side effects like health problems were 26.3% in urban women versus 22.22% in rural. Contraceptive method related reasons were in 15.8% urban women who reported interference with body process with previous usage versus 33.3% in rural. Unawareness was in 15.8% urban women and 7.40% in rural women. Misperception like IUD penetrates uterus was 2.6% in urban women and 11.11% in rural. Non- utilization of health care services was 2.6% in urban community whereas33.3% in rural. The study showed no significant association between age and respondent’s restriction, desire for more children and infrequent sex and background information i.e. age and religion in both communities. onclusion: The study showed that awareness and usage of contraceptives in rural areas was more as compared to urban areas.
To Study the Effectiveness of the Training Program on Safe Administration of Drugs to Reduce the Medication Error
Authors:   Associate Professor, Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi, India, Rani Seema
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Medication process is a complex process and errors are possible at several aspects of medication process. The present study was conducted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of selected hospital, Delhi, with the objectives of investigating the incidence of medication errors in the NICU, to explore the types of medication errors occurring frequently, to develop and evaluate the training program on safe administration of pediatric drugs in terms of knowledge and skills for the nurses working in the neonatal unit. Methodology: Research approach selected for the study was quantitative approach with pre-experimental one group pre-test, post-test design. 50 prescriptions and 138 drugs were selected for investigating the medication errors and total enumeration sampling technique was used for selecting the staff nurses for evaluating the knowledge and practice of 30 staff nurses. Tools developed and used for data collection were structured knowledge questionnaire and observation check list to assess the knowledge and practice of staff nurses on safe administration of pediatric drugs respectively. Result: Medication errors were present in 127 (92.02%) drugs prescribed by the pediatrician. Medication error rate was highest during drug administration process that is 117 (94.90%) followed by the documentation error of 110 (79.7%) whereas transcription errors accounted for 69 (50%) in overall process of the medication. The prescription errors were noted in 56 (40.50%) of drug prescriptions. The mean post- test knowledge and practice scores of the staff nurses on safe administration of drugs were statistically higher at 0.05 level of significance than the corresponding mean pre-test knowledge and practice scores. Conclusion: The training program on safe administration of pediatric drugs was found to be effective in improving knowledge and practice of staff nurses.
A Glance on Radiant Cooling Technology for Heating and Cooling for Residential and Commercial Building Application
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology, College of Engineering, Yadrav, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, Kulkarni Shubham S
Published: August 2021

As we know that nowadays due to the hot and humid weather and the increasing temperature the high amount of energy consumption is used for the heating & cooling purpose in residential as well as in commercial building for air conditioning systems. To overcome this problem and to reduce the energy consumption as well as good thermal comfort to people in the indoor environment, use the radiant heating & cooling system is a better way. This concept is used to cool or heat the room and absorbs the indoor sensible heat by thermal radiation. The system removes heat by using less energy and more energy-efficient. This system uses water as a medium to cool or heat the room space. There are three types discussed in these papers for cooling & heating. In this paper, we did an overall study regarding radiant heating and cooling systems. It reduces the energy lost due to the duct leakage. It also has a lower life cycle cost compared to conventional. In this paper, we have reviewed how to reduce energy consumption and give thermal comfortable air-condition through radiant cooling and chilled ceiling panel system.
Impact of LOC, Conservation and Social Support on Mental Health
Authors:   Vikash Prakashan, Patna (Bihar)., Sinha Kumari Bharti
Published: August 2021

This abstract deals with the impact of LOC [Locus of Control], conservatism and social support on mental health. For this a study was done. The study was conducted on 160 respondents to examine the effect of locus of control, conservatism and social support on mental health. It was hypothesized that locus of control, conservatism and social support would have significant influence on mental health. For the purpose, MMHSI by Thakur and Kumar, Hindi version of Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale by Hasnayan and Joshi, Mohsin’s C-Scale, Social Support Scale by Asthana and Verma along with PDS were used to measure mental status of the respondents respectively. The obtained data were analysed using t-test.
Change in Cropping Pattern In Nalanda District
Authors:   Head of the Department P.G. Dept. of Geography H.D. Jain College, Ara Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Sagar Sandip
Published: August 2021

Cropping pattern is a dynamic concept because it changes over space and time. The adoption of crops in any area can be understood by the physical characteristics and the socio-economic conditions of the people in the concerned area. Cropping pattern can be defined as the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time. In other words, it is a yearly sequence and spatil arrangement of sowing and fallow on a given area. In India, the cropping is determined by rainfall, climate, temperature, soil type and technology and so does in Nalanda District of Bihar.
A Study of Various Problems of Physically Handicapped
Authors:   Vikash Prakashan, Patna (Bihar), Sinha Kumari Bharti
Published: August 2021

Adolescence period is full of stresses and strains. One major problem of adolescents is to be independent of their parants. According to Kiskar [1982], the most destructive and stress-provoking situation is a growing need for independence. It is evident that adolescent boys and girls often make efforts to achieve some degree of freedom from their parents directly or indirectly. This effort may lead to such common symptom of adjustment difficulties as truancy, vagrancy, stealing and sexual misbehaviour. Studies have shown that some of the problems of adolescents are the extensions of those of childhood while others are the anticipations of the adulthood. However, some problems of adolescents are unique to this developmental and transitory period itself. Behavioural scientists have explained the problems of the adolescents under more or less these broader connotations. Personal Data Sheet and Youth Problem Inventory were administrated to 81 physically handicapped and 81 normal respondents to examine whether the two groups differ significantly in terms of their problems relating to family, school, sexual, personal and overall problems. It was hypothesized that there will be significant effect of physical disadvantage over various problems of the respondents. The result revealed that the physical disadvantage showed a significant effect on various problems under study of respondents, namely family school / college, social, personal and overall problems.
Satire and Humour in Jane Austen’s ‘Northanger Abbey’
Authors:   Editor, Vidya Publications, Patna, Bihar, Priydarshi Ashok Kumar
Published: August 2021

Northanger Abbey’ is a commentary on as well as satire of the popular Gothic novels of Austen’s era. She was exploiting public interest in the creaky house, creaky older man and frightened virginal young heroine tropes of the era’s popular Gothic novel. As it is in one of the hardest novels of Austen, people miss its satire. Here, we get a brilliant satire on the ridiculousness of the events, settings, and emotions of gothic novels in general.
Sarojini Naidu : Treatment of Nature
Authors:   Faculty in English, Shershah College of Engineering, Sasaram Bihar, Chouhan Sandhya
Published: August 2021

Sarojini Naidu has not been a profound poetess. Her poetry is not concerned with deep and philosophical questions of God, Man and Universe. It was her desire for beauty that made her a poetess. There-fore, she is sensitive to all forms of beauty. Nature’s beauty has special charm for her and excites her poetic innagination.
Social Freedom, Emotional Maturity and Marital Adjustment of Working and Non-working Women
Authors:   Vikash Prakashan, Patna (Bihar), Sinha Kumari Bharti
Published: August 2021

This abstract deals with the social freedom, emotional maturity and marital adjustment in working and non-working women. First of all, these days, social freedom is seen in India. Women are becoming more and more mature with the advancement of time. In past, they are confined only to the household affairs. But, today they are working like their male counterparts in every walks of life. In such condition, the social freedom, emotional maturity and martial adjustment of working women and non-working women [house-wives] differ with one another.
Changing Pattern of Agricultural Mechanization in Nalanda District of Bihar
Authors:   Head of the Department P.G. Dept. of Geography H.D. Jain College, Ara Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Sagar Sandip
Published: August 2021

In agricultural production, farm mechanisation is a very necessary input. The number of tractors has increased rapidly, and in recent years, the population of draught animals has decreased in Bihar. A study was conducted in Nalanda District of Bihar, to classify the trend of tractor use and their economics. Mechanization is one of the most striking and pervasive phenomena of our times. Unfortunately, its study has been neglected by the social sciences, which have not sufficiently recognized that while technology itself belongs to the field of the natural sciences, its far-reaching effects on social life make it a vital subject for study by the social sciences. Insufficient and high variable precipitation and low fertility are major constraints to agricultural productivity. This brings the role of irrigation facilities and use of fertilizers. India is witnessing growth in irrigation facilities. Wells, canals and dams are constructed to cater needs of farmers. However, there is a lot to be achived in this regard. Applaying fertlizes are increasing day by day. It increases production as well as productivity of the field. At the same time, there is rampat mechanization of agriculture. Thus, it reduces human efforts and increases production of the field.
COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine hesitancy: Role of the allergist/immunologist in promotion of vaccine acceptance
Authors: Bellanti Joseph A.
Published: August 2021

Background: Vaccine hesitancy has been defined as a delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines, despite the availability of vaccine services. In the past, despite an impressive record of vaccine effectiveness in the United States, several factors have contributed to a decreased
acceptance of vaccines that has resulted in outbreaks of infectious diseases, e.g., measles. More recently, vaccine hesitancy has spread to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. There are many causes of vaccine hesitancy, such as misinformation, fallacies, and myths, that have
contributed to vaccine hesitancy. Objective: The purpose of the present report is to address the many causes of vaccine hesitancy and to suggest ways that the allergist/immunologist can be involved in the promotion of vaccine acceptance. Methods: The
current COVID-19 vaccines were reviewed, together with their mechanisms(s) of action and adverse reactions to them. Results: The many causes of vaccine hesitancy include many doubts and concerns related to COVID-19 vaccines as well as a diminished level of confidence and
trust by segments of the public in the nation's leaders in government, medical, and business communities, that those groups once enjoyed. Conclusion: Vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines is the only way that COVID-19 will be eliminated or at least controlled today, and vaccine
hesitancy is the potential nemesis. The present report describes how the allergist/immunologist not only plays a major role in the delivery of specialized therapy of COVID-19 but also in educating the public with regard to the importance of COVID-19 vaccines, in dispelling misinformation,
and in promoting trust for vaccine acceptance but must be informed with the most accurate and current information to do so.
Propuesta de Modelo Categórico de Productividad y Uso de TICS en la PYME Constructora
Authors: Suárez Zamora Víctor Manuel
Published: August 2021

La complejidad intrínseca de los procesos administrativos y productivos de la industria de la construcción en México deriva en la necesidad del uso intensivo de tecnologías de información y comunicación. El estudio realizado en la región centro de México forma parte de una investigación doctoral. Propone una superposición de la Teoría unificada de aceptación y uso de la tecnología (UTAUT) y el Índice de clasificación de definición de proyecto (PDRI). Los resultados del estudio de caso son abordados con herramientas de estadística descriptiva y tablas de correlación. Es concluyente la identificación de áreas de oportunidad para la mejora de los procesos productivos de las pequeñas y medianas empresas constructoras. También se sientan bases para futura investigación bajo el modelo propuesto.
Las condiciones laborales de las y los colaboradores salvadoreños en el contexto del Covid-19
Authors: Flores Polanco Marta Irene , Vaquenano Amaya José Adán , Morán Valencia Marcos Antonio
Published: August 2021

La presente comunicación aborda la concepción del trabajo decente a partir de las condiciones de oportunidad, psicológicas, de tiempo y productividad en que las y los colaboradores de las empresas salvadoreñas están desarrollando sus actividades laborales en el contexto de la pandemia COVID-19, así como sus temores y expectativas en cuanto al retorno al trabajo bajo la nueva normalidad de las personas que trabajan en las empresas formales públicas y privadas que desarrollan sus actividades en modalidad presencial y/o remota desde casa; las cuales han sido analizadas desde un enfoque de género y contrastándolo con el ideal del Trabajo Decente. Los resultados llevan a concluir que las mujeres están siendo sobrecargadas laboral, emocional y psicológicamente con lo cual se pone en riesgo su integridad física.
Manifiesto de la economía social y solidaria: 3ª Década del Siglo XXI
Authors: Hernández González Dario Fabian , Escobar Aliaga Mateo
Published: August 2021

En la actualidad el sistema económico mundial, considerado de forma global, se encuentra en una crisis de difícil solución. Esto es consecuencia de la propia dinámica económica extractivista que, en sentido estricto, fue también la causa de la situación actual, debido fundamentalmente a más de dos siglos de depredación inconmesurable de los ecosistemas mucho más allá de su capacidad de recuperación. Las consecuencias de esta actitud han sido la modificación de las condiciones ambientales globales, la generación de enfermedades y pandemias vinculadas al estilo de vida que fomenta (fundamentado en la rentabilidad financiera sin ningún tipo de compromiso social o ecológico), la desvinculación entre crecimiento, económico y desarrollo social (traducida en desempleo, empleo precario, marginación pobreza y vulnerabilidad), y el arrinconamiento social para la apertura, especialmente en América Latina, a ideologías de izquierda. Estamos pues en un punto de inflexión donde se hace acuciante un replanteamiento de la ecología humana, entendida como equilibrio productivo, social y ambiental, basado en firmes bases integrales e interdisciplinarias que erijan un modelo de cambio institucionalizado, fundamentado en compromisos ciudadanos locales independientes de las políticas nacionales, estatales o municipales.
Movilidad desde casa: oportunidad ante el aislamiento
Authors: Fuentes Roque Érica , Hidalgo Alvarado Alma , Juárez Martínez Marcos Iván
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las repercusiones que la Experiencia Educativa “Ética de la Economía para el Desarrollo” del Programa Interregional de Movilidad de la Universidad Veracruzana Intercultural (UVI), mejor conocido como Movilidad en Casa (MeC) tuvo en la formación personal y profesional de estudiantes de la Universidad Veracruzana Intercultural. Los datos fueron construidos mediante el método etnográfico que permitió analizar las experiencias de los egresados del programa MeC. Los hallazgos encontrados vislumbran estrategias de economía social y solidaria, con los cuales es posible concluir que ante la situación de pandemia por COVID-19, es necesario continuar con este tipo de programas mediante una adaptación virtual y de acompañamiento en la formación profesional de estudiantes y en beneficio de las comunidades.
Estudio de la legislación del Internet de las cosas en México
Authors: Otero Escobar Alma Delia , Suárez Jasso Elsa
Published: August 2021

El internet de las cosas actualmente se ha proliferado de manera extraordinaria en el mundo. En México se han hecho esfuerzos por cubrir los aspectos legales que implica el uso de tan importante tecnología, tratando de solventar los vacíos existentes, ya que el avance de la tecnología ha rebasado el tiempo de legislación de las mismas. El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar el alcance de la legislación en el internet de las cosas partiendo de las generalidades, entorno, servicios y modelos de implementación en las organizaciones actuales. Se trata de una investigación documental y descriptiva, su principal contribución prevalece en la recopilación, interpretación de los aspectos legales del internet de las cosas aplicados a un caso real.
Uso de las TICS en la educación superior durante la Pandemia COVID-19: Ventajas y desventajas
Authors: Guiot Limón Isaias
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de este artículo es proporcionar al lector, una visión particular de las ventajas y desventajas de la adecuación del uso de las TICS en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje en las universidades como solución al confinamiento obligatorio a raíz de pandemia COVID-19.
Enhancing Financial Literacy Among College Athletes
Authors: Rubin Lisa , Joseph Mindy , Lutter Sonya , Roberts Daron , Jones Julian
Published: August 2021

College students, including athletes, have limited exposure to financial education prior to enrolling in college (Britt et al., 2015). Athletes juggling two full-time roles as athlete and college student have limited time for financial education and the opportunity to work. Some athletes receive athletic scholarships and some do not, but either way, many athletes must seek additional funding and student loans to pay for college. Huston’s (2010) model demonstrated connections between financial literacy, behaviors, and education to serve as a framework for our study. The purpose of this study was to determine college athletes’ subjective and objective financial literacy, how they applied this knowledge, and their preferred mode(s) of financial education to pilot financial literacy education geared specifically for athletes based on their preferences. Data was collected from two institutions in the same Power 5 conference: monthly spending logs, focus groups, interviews, a financial knowledge survey, and pre- and post-tests flanking a financial literacy module in first-year experience courses and summer bridge. A Money 101 course was piloted over eight weeks, and peer financial counseling was offered. As athletes might gain access to their name, image, and likeness (NIL) for potential income in the near future, financial education is paramount.
The Role of Servant Leadership and Resilience in Predicting Work Engagement
Authors: Wiroko Endro Puspo
Published: August 2021

Improving work engagement among Indonesian banking employees become crucial in today’s economic situation due to the pandemic. This study aimed to examine the predicting effect of individual workplace resilience and perceived supervisor’s servant leadership on work engagement. This research used quantitative cross-sectional approach. Research data were collected using the snowball sampling method that was implemented in an online survey that targeted 87 employees of various banks in Indonesia. The measures used in this study were the 9-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, 6-item short form Servant Leadership Behaviour Scale, and 21-item Resilience at Work Scale. Multiple linier regression analysis showed that servant leadership and resilience simultaneously had a significant influence on bank employees’ work engagement (F = 14.762; p<0.005) with contribution of 26% (R2 = 0.260). When given separately, resilience contributed 8.9% (R2 = 0.089) whereas servant leadership contributed 25.8% (R2 = 0.258) to work engagement. This study concluded that supervisor’s servant leadership is an important factor to complement employees’ resilience in gaining work engagement.
A survey of the oral lesions in newborns and infants: A two-year cross-sectional study
Authors: Turska-Szybka Anna , Piekoszewska-Ziętek Paula , Gozdowski Dariusz , Olczak-Kowalczyk Dorota
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Oral lesions in newborns and infants represent a wide range of diseases often creating apprehension and anxiety among parents. Aim. We aimed to assess the type, prevalence and associated factors of oral lesions in newborns and infants. Material and methods. Participants were recruited during a two-year cross-sectional study among children who had their first teething assessed. The mothers answered medical history questions and the children underwent a clinical examination by paediatric dentists after training, calibration, and pilot study. Results. Two hundred and forty-eight children aged up to 12 months took part in the study. The mean number of teeth (SD) was 1.96 (2.55). 1.25% of children had natal teeth. Dental caries was observed in 3.2% children; traumatic dental injuries caused by falling in 7%; enamel hypoplasia in 1.9%, and mucosal lesions in 19.8% (Bohn’s nodules, mucocele, candidiasis). Conclusions. Oral lesions in infants may involve teething, teeth and oral mucosa. One child out of five children has mucosal lesions, most often Bohn’s nodules or candidiasis. There is a significant correlation between the prevalence of natal/neonatal teeth and of Bohn’s nodules.
Children who underwent tonsillectomy due to OSAS have significantly bigger tonsils than those with hypertrophic tonsils without OSAS
Authors: Olińska Wiktoria , Urbančič Jure , Kwast Piotr , Zawadzka-Głos Lidia
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in otolaryngology departments. Main indications include tonsil hypertrophy with or without obstructive sleep apnea and recurrent throat infections. The size of tonsils in the group of children qualified for tonsillectomy with obstructive sleep apnea may differ from the size of tonsils in the group without obstructive sleep apnea. Aim. Comparison of morphological features of tonsils in children with and without OSAS undergoing tonsillectomy. Material and methods. Retrospective study conducted from 2011 until 2020, including patients under 18 years old who underwent a total or partial tonsillectomy at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University Medical Center in Ljubljana. Results. Among 824 patients included in the analysis, 96 underwent tonsillectomy due to OSAS and 728 due to tonsil hypertrophy without OSAS. Both groups were comparable in terms of mean age and sex distribution. Tonsil size statistically differed in both groups (p = 0.01), with the prevalence of big tonsils (grade 3 of 4) in the non-OSAS group (in 47% of patients) and large tonsils (grade 4 of 4) in the OSAS group (in 53% of patients). Conclusions. In age and sex-matched groups of children who underwent total or partial tonsillectomy, patients who underwent the procedure due to OSAS had bigger tonsils than those with hypertrophy without OSAS.
Skuteczność profilaktycznych szczepień przeciwko ospie wietrznej
Authors: Kołakowska Karolina
Published: August 2021

Chickenpox is one of the most common and most contagious childhood diseases in Poland. Despite the introduction of chickenpox vaccination, approximately 200,000 cases are reported in Poland every year. The incubation period is 10-21 days. Varicella is manifested by a fever and a characteristic rash. Despite widespread public opinion about the safe course of the disease, severe complications such as meningitis and encephalitis are observed. In the US, since the introduction of universal vaccination, the incidence and hospitalization because of chickenpox has dropped dramatically. In Poland, despite the introduction of recommended vaccinations, the number of cases has recently increased.