bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is Vitamin D Testing in the Hospitals of Peshawar Consistent with Guideline Recommendations?
Authors: Ali Ambreen , Khattak Maria Tasneem , Arbab Kanwal Nazir , Sarwar Nayab , Khan Saad Ali , Khan Mohibullah
Published: September 2022

Vitamin D is a prohormone that has been shown to impact immune response and is well-known for its role in bone health. An expanding body of evidence suggests that 25OHD testing is being misused, which causes a heavy burden on the healthcare system. Analysis of all serum 25OHD tests given to adult inpatients and outpatients from January 1, 2022 through March 1, 2022. It was determined that a total of 189 tests were conducted during the audit period of one week. There were 130 preliminary examinations, 40 of which were conducted on individuals already receiving vitamin D supplementation. The number of people who had a valid reason to get tested (55) was significantly higher than those who did not (23). Fifty-one percent of the 183 25OHD tests were unnecessary. A reduction in testing may be possible if current recommendations are strictly adhered to. Only 3% of individuals with vitamin D deficiency were tested for celiac disease within nine months. Significant cost savings are achieved without compromising patient outcomes by increasing compliance with guide suggestions for 25 hydroxyvitamin D testing, utilization of test data, and implementation of recent reasons for examination. Possible causes of unneeded retesting include the lack of usage of electronic records and inadequate communication between doctors. It is possible that outcomes are not being actively studied due to a lack of distinguishable follow-up testing for vitamin D-related disorders.
Frequency of Microalbuminuria in Essential Hypertension and type II Diabetes Mellitus in Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Tariq Somia , Raheem Irfan , Mahar Ishtiaque Ahmed , Rehman Samiya
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Hypertension is the growing issues of public health problem of adult population in both developed as well as developing world, affecting single person in every four people. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the frequency of microalbuminuria in essential hypertension in tertiary care hospitals. Material and Methods: This Randomized Control Trial was conducted in DHQ hospital Sahiwal during 2020 to 2021. Blood sample of all the patients diagnosed with microalbuminuria in hypertension presented to the hospital were taken and sent to laboratory for performing fasting blood glucose and 1st morning Urine sample was taken and analyzed for albumin to creatinine ratio of these patients. Results: The age range of patients in this research was from 18-75 years. The mean age of patients was 40.35 ± 8.65 years. In group A the mean age of patients was 39.60 ± 10.12 years and in group B was 41.0 ± 8.05 years. Conclusion: This study concluded that efficacy of losartan is higher than lisinopril for reduction of microalbuminuria in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Keywords: type II diabetes, microalbuminuria, losartan.
Assessment of Women Satisfaction with Pregnancy Outcome and Using of Immediate Contraceptive Postnatal at Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
Authors: Jaafar Sarah Kifah
Published: September 2022

Back ground: Contraceptive following delivery or an induced abortion reduces the risk of an early unintended pregnancy and it's associated to adverse health consequences The Study aims to assess the women satisfaction in the use of contraceptive devices in the period immediately following delivery or abortion and it's relation to pregnancy outcome. Patients and Methodology: A randomized cross sectional descriptive study carried out In 2 maternity hospitals (AL-Elwiya maternity teaching hospital, AL-Karkh maternity hospital) from both sides of Baghdad. The study sample includes 434 cases of women who were in the labor and abortion wards in the period immediately following delivery or abortion before being discharged home. Data were collected during the period from the 1st of November 2015 to the end of April 2016. Results: revealed that more than half (54.4%) of studied women were married in young age group (18-24 years) and 48.6% of them were at young age (18-24 years) at their first delivery, 36.4% were graduated from university, (90.3%) were living in urban areas . The pregnancy ended with delivery in 65.2% of the studied women and ended with miscarriage in 34.8% of them. A significant association was observed between young age of women and high satisfaction with immediate contraception (p=0.02). The most common cause of non-satisfaction with contraception among studied women was not knowing about the possibility of contraception (97.67%), followed by their wish to increase their family size (39.5%), fear from complications (23.2%), economic causes (18.6%), un cooperation of the family (13.9%), bad effect on breast feeding (9.3%) and unavailability (6.9%). one third (31.1%) of the participants were satisfied with immediate contraception while it is about half (49.1%) of the delivered mothers were satisfied on immediate contraceptive with significant difference found between pregnancy outcome and the women's satisfaction. Conclusion: 49.1% of the mothers were satisfied on immediate contraception after delivery while only 31.1% of the miscarried women were satisfied with immediate contraception. Women from low income families had higher satisfaction with contraception and significant association was found between types of pregnancy outcome and women satisfaction with immediate use of contraceptive devices. Keywords: Assessment, Women Satisfaction, Pregnancy Outcome, Immediate Contraceptive, Postnatal
Effect of climatic zone and land use practices on pod, seed and pulp yield of Parkia biglobosa in Southern Mali
Authors: Bokary Allaye Kelly  , Amadou Malé Kouyaté  , Sidiki Gabriel Dembélé
Published: September 2022

Parkia biglobosa parklands, face several constraints such as ageing, mortality and poor natural regeneration. In order to contribute to the domestication of the species, a study was conducted in southern Mali. Three climatic zones and two land use systems referred as stands were concerned. In each zone, three plots of 50 m x 50 m (0.25 ha) each, were installed in each stand. In each plot, adult P. biglobosa trees were monitored. The quantity of pods, pulp and seeds was determined each year from 2019 to 2021. The average mean yields were 23.31 kg tree-1, 5.70 kg tree-1 and 5.21 kg tree-1 for pod, seed and pulp respectively. All factors were significant regarding P. biglobosa production as well as the interaction between zone and stand. The production was higher in year 2021 (28.15 ± 31.80 kg tree-1 for pod, 7.06 ± 7.50 kg tree-1 for seed and 6.31 ± 7.28 kg tree-1 for pulp). For all products, fields in the north sudanian zone showed the highest mean yields (40.88 ± 39.87 kg tree-1 for pod, 9.03 ± 8.62 kg tree-1 for seed and 8.79 ± 9.30 kg tree-1 for pulp). The results showed that management practices have an influence on growth parameters of P. biglobosa. They appeared also to be very important in P. biglobosa fruits production. Consequently, any domestication strategy must take this fact into account.
Ibn e Hazam and his views on religions and sects in the light of his book”Al-Fasl fi-Al-Milal wa al-Ahwaa wa al-Nihal” with mentioning the reasons for the difference
Authors: Inamullah Inamullah , Ahmad Dr. Muneer , Ubaidullah Dr. Muhammad
Published: September 2022

Ibne Hazam (995-1063 AD) is a poet, writer, philosopher and jurisprudent. He wasborn in Qurtuba (Cordova). So he is called Qurtubi. There are controversial viewsabout his family. Though his family includes one of the families which made thehistory of Undulus, he spent his early life in seeking knowledge. He learnt "Logic"from Muhammad Bin Hassan Qurtubi, and "Hadith" from Yahya Bin Masood. Helearnt "Shafi-Fiqh" from the Scholars of Qurtuba. He became well versed in thisreligion. Then he joined "Zahiri-Fiqh". Even he became famous as a "Zahiri".Ibne Hazam experienced the riot which arose in the city of Qurtuba. At that time hewrote his book."طوق الحمامة في الألفة والآلاف" Then he left Qurtuba and settled in the city ofAl-Mariyya. There he was busy in political race and kept trying his best to reviveUmayyad Caliphate. During this struggle he faced many problems. He tried to getback to Qurtuba but failed. When Ummayyad Caliphate came to an end in Undulushe remained busy in writing books. He wrote many useful and informative books. "الفصل في الملل والأهواء والنحل، طوق الحمامة في الألفة والآلاف، نقط العروس، الإحکام في أصول الأحکام" some of which are rare. Ibne Hazam is regarded as a pearl in political, academic and literary history of Undulus.He spent a life full of woes and worries. The present article consists of his expert views and opinions about Jurisprudence, religions and sects that can be seen in his book "والنحل الفصل في الملل والأهواء" this book is considered an encyclopedia of religions and sects. In this article, presented not only the views of Ibne Hazam but those of contemporary jurisprudent and Hadith Narrators. In the end we have tried to call the extremists and violent people back to moderateness because our religion Islam is a religion of nature and invite us to moderateness.
Critical Linguistics Principles in the Writings of Bishr Ibn Mutamar
Authors: Abbas Dr. Muhammad Zubair , Nawaz Dr. Habib , Al-Rasheedi Dr. Muhammad Ayub
Published: September 2022

Jāḥiẓ is the major source who had discovered the knowledgeable personality, well experienced critic and rhetorical Bishr in his two first-hand books: al-Bayan and al-Hayawan. He took quotes of Bishr in a few pages which were full of Bishr’s concepts and ideas. These few pages became more ideological referring to all the rest of critical world after his death. Scholarly Bishr is considered the first ever ideological teacher of al-Jāḥiẓ. And he is well known figure in the stylistics or rhetorics. Bishr in these few pages disclosed many textual, linguistic and other multi-phenomenal linguistics and literature based ideas and concepts that later had been the keys to all the rest of world of Arabic literature, particularly, Arabic rhetoric. These key ideas become more fundamental when they are compared with today’s advancement of westernized linguistics because there are so and so matching keywords proving at all that all these things are not new but they actually represent shades of those concepts that were introduced in the earlier time. In this paper these ideas that are more popular in rhetoric and critic fields will be discussed in details.
The fact that Salaf were keen to get to the meaning of the "two Shahadahs", the study discusses it's effect on the unity of Muslims.
Authors: Shamsud Din Dr. Abdur Rahman , Mian Jan Dr. Ibrahim , Zeeshan Dr.
Published: September 2022

Subject of the Study: The fact that Salaf were keen to get to the meaning of the "two Shahadahs", the study discusses it's effect on the unity of Muslims. Methodology of the Research: The approach taken is inductive and descriptive. Main topics of the Research: The Research is composed of an Introduction, a preface, four chapters and an ending. Introduction: It is composed of  Introductory words, essentials of the Study, Research plan and the Methodology of the Research. Preface contains: Definitions of the words  composing the Research. First Chapter: Sahabah's passion to understand the meaning of "two Shahadahs". Second Chapter: The care "Tabieen" with which they approached to enhance their understanding of the "two shahadah". Third Chapter: The Patience with which the 'Four Imams' used to prioritize 'Shahadah' in order to understand meaning of "two Shahadahs". Fourth Chapter: The Utilization of the meaning of "two Shahdahs" and it's impact over the oneness and unity of the Muslim Ummah. Conclusion: It is composed of the extracted content from the Research.
Presentation of Islamic Believes in Textual Formation of Urdu Dastan ‘Bagh o Bahar’
Authors: Ijaz Dr. Sumaira
Published: September 2022

The tradition of Urdu Dastan writing was started in 17th century and in 19th century it reached at its apex. Bagh o Bahar, written by Meer Amman is the prominent dastan of 19th century which effectively presents the Islamic beliefs, reflected in culture, social structure, religious values and behaviors of the characters. So, this dastan becomes the source of knowing the Islamic beliefs of nineteenth century. This article is actually the close textual study which indicates the Islamic beliefs presented  in this dastan.
An overview of Children’s Moral and Religious reform in Perspective of Seerat un Nabi (SAW)
Authors: Azhar Hafiza Khadija , Khalil Humeira
Published: September 2022

Child training is probably the most important and foremost issue faced by the contemporary world now a days. Effective parenting requires parenting skills. Attributes in nurturing the children to success in the world and hereafter. Children are an asset of the Muslim world if they are utilized in a charitable activity in the protection of respect and honor and in developmental works, they can prove to be beneficial and a blessing. While if they are taken by the destructive elements in their hands, they will become source of destruction and a social unrest in the world. Child training in Islam accepts children’s interests and attitudes with positive responses and respects their rights with warmth and love. It particularly develops moral awareness so that children can distinguish between right and wrong and also understand that they need to abide by rules and regulations. This paper aims to study the parenting style in Islamic teachings.
Causes and Motivations of suicide in Pakistin society and Islamic teachings
Authors: Bano Dr. Najma , Naz Hina
Published: September 2022

Islam is performing its duty to guide the human beings from the very first day of the creation of universe, this process will continue till the day of judgment­­. Islam is the religion of peace, safety, love and care, the concept of saving the life is built on strong foundation. According to the teaching of Islam only that person is Muslim from Whom the life and property of others Muslims and non Muslims is safe and sound, the piety and safety of human life holds basic importance in Islam. To kill any body without any reason is haram and an act of paganism (Kufr). Islam makes human life respectable to desire for death is prohibited. All such incentives are discouraged which may be threat to human life. Suicide is considered an evil action in Quran and Hadith. A materialistic person as well as a materialistic nation both are the victim of disappointment. A Materialistic person depends on material resource to lead his life. He is disappointed when all these things seem useless to him. When a person is disappointed, he commits suicide and when a nation is disappointed, it is its death, that's why the concept of suicide is very horrifying in human civilization. This article will be useful for the youngesters in learning how to face life situation and difficulties bravely and avoid actions like committing suicide.
Hidden Wisdom in Purity and Modern Medical Science
Authors: Iqbal Dr. Farzana , Tirmzi Ruquia
Published: September 2022

Attempts to highlight the element of purity and purity in the Islamic way of life have not been made in any other religion. The cleansing obtained from impurity, filth and impurity which is in accordance with the Shariah principles is called Taharat. Islam has also asked its followers to adopt purity and has mentioned its virtues and importance and its promises. Islam incorporated the purity and cleanliness of the body into the nature of man.A person who does not respect prayers.It is called purity, chastity, purity and cleanliness.Purity also has many beneficial and positive effects on a person's individual life.
Criação de um laboratório empresarial e os desafios pedagógicos da prática acadêmica em uma instituição de ensino superior
Authors: Sartori Andrey , Elias Costa Rihbane Fahim , Nunes de Carvalho Vieira Anderson , De Oliveira Rubens , Nicolao de Siqueira Rosicley , Martineia Guerra Gomes Nidia , Thomaz G. N. Maciel Daniel , Yadira Mellado Perez Barbara
Published: September 2022

Esse artigo busca contribuir para as discussões sobre a criação de laboratórios empresariais em Instituições de Ensino Superior, aprofundando aspectos práticos e teórico-conceituais que conferem essa dimensão ao processo nas academias e organizações. Os benefícios do uso de praticas acadêmicas nas IES ainda são tímidos, mas se mostra um diferencial no modelo de aprendizagem estudantil. Entender as características de cada aluno e como ele se comporta no processo de aprendizagem teórico é difícil e muitas vezes só verificado nas avaliações de modelos baseados na teoria clássica de perguntas e respostas, tudo indica que uso apenas desse modelo não é eficiente e garantidor da responsabilidade da instituição de ensinar. Com base nesse contexto, os laboratórios práticos e pedagógicos de ensino se apresentam como mais um método de abordagem no processo ensino-aprendizagem, fazendo com que o aluno saia do ambiente teórico e vivencie mesmo que de forma simulada a prática empresarial. Sendo assim, esse artigo tem como objetivo apresentar como foi idealizado, projetado e criado o Laboratórios de Gestão da Faculdade Fatec Senai Mato Grosso.
Avaliação da peritonite em uma unidade de nefrologia do Distrito Federal
Authors: Cardoso Lemos Karine , De Souza Caio Felipe , De Oliveira Isabela Alencar , Borges Sheila , Gomes Aryadne Aiumy Takenaka , Gomes Pedro Guimarães de Andrade
Published: September 2022

RESUMO

Introdução: A Diálise Peritoneal (DP) envolve algumas intercorrências e uma das principais é a peritonite, responsável por 75% das complicações ou perdas de acesso peritoneal e 16% da mortalidade associada a infecção. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil e o desfecho dos pacientes que adquiriram peritonite em um programa de diálise peritoneal num hospital público do Distrito Federal. Método: Estudo analítico e retrospectivo. A coleta de dados foi realizada em prontuário físico e eletrônico. Utilizou-se o software Statistical Package for Social Sciences versão 23.0 para análise estatísticas e o teste Qui-Quadrado para variáveis. Resultados: Foram incluídos 24 pacientes, predominou-se pacientes do sexo masculino, idade de 60 anos ou mais e hipertensos. Os agentes mais frequentes foram Enterococcus faecalis e Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusão:  Indivíduos do sexo masculino, idade superior a 60 anos e comorbidades são fatores de risco para ocorrência de peritonite.

Palavras-chave: Insuficiência Renal; Dialise Peritoneal; Peritonite.
Nitrato, qualidade microbiológica das águas subterrâneas e falhas no esgotamento sanitário de municípios do Oeste da Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Portugal Gonçalves Manuel Vitor , Cruz Manoel Jerônimo Moreira , Nascimento Sérgio Augusto de Morais , Santos Rodrigo Alves , Porciúncula Débora Carol da Luz , Batista Flávio Souza
Published: September 2022

Esta pesquisa pretendeu investigar os impactos ambientais negativos das falhas do esgotamento sanitário na qualidade química e microbiológica das águas subterrâneas de municípios do Oeste da Bahia, Brasil. Coletou-se amostras de águas subterrâneas de 65 poços dispostos nas rochas carbonáticas do Grupo Bambuí, em períodos sazonais distintos e mensurou-se as variáveis físico-químicas in situ. Realizaram-se a leituras de ânions, de cátions (ICP-OES) e a quantificação de coliformes (NMP). As águas bicarbonatadas cálcicas (54%) e mistas cálcicas (17%) representaram o período chuvoso e águas mistas cálcicas (22%) e cloretadas cálcicas (12%) representaram as amostras da estiagem. Obteve-se restrições de potabilidade para as seguintes variáveis hidroquímicas: Ca2+ (73%), Al3+ (73%), N-NO3- (21%), Cd2+ (8%), Fe total (7%), DT (7%), STD (5%), Na+ (4%), Cl- (8%), Mn2+ (4%) e Ba2+ (2%). A quantificação de coliformes termotolerantes indicou a perda da qualidade de 26,83% das amostras de água subterrânea e de cisternas de captação de águas meteóricas. As restrições de potabilidade para o nitrato e de indicadores microbiológicos das águas dos municípios do Oeste da Bahia decorreram principalmente de falhas do esgotamento sanitário.
Custo de produção estimado para a cultura do milho safrinha em consórcio com braquiária, na região de Cacoal, estado de Rondônia, safra 2019/2020
Authors: Quintino Simone Marçal , Araújo Lorena Renatielly dos Santos , Matos Cíndia Alves Guedes de , Vidigal Filho Ademir Luiz , Piacentini Marcos Tadeu Simões , Souza Valdinei Leones de
Published: September 2022

A pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar os custos de produção do milho safrinha cultivado em sistema iLP no município de Cacoal, safra 2019/2020. O Sistema iLP contribui para a pastagem, melhorando a qualidade do solo, tornando-o um solo mais fértil e com mais matéria orgânica. Pesquisa descritiva e exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. As técnicas de coletas de dados utilizadas foram a pesquisa bibliográfica, entrevista semiestruturada e pesquisa documental. A pesquisa foi realizada em uma pequena propriedade rural no município de Cacoal, localizada na linha 10, Rodovia do Café, em Sistema iLP com produção do milho segunda safra consorciado com o capim. Foram levantados todos os custos variáveis incluindo os insumos, implantação e tratos culturais, outros custos variáveis, custos fixos e de oportunidade. Os resultados demonstram que o custo total para o milho safrinha em sistema iLP foi de R$ 4.443,37 ha-1, sendo: custos variáveis R$ 4.213,96; custos fixos R$ 61,92 e custo de oportunidade de R$ 167,49. A produtividade estimada foi de 63,2 sacas de milho safrinha por ha-1, resultando em uma receita bruta de R$ 5.466,80, obtendo uma renda líquida de R$ 1.023,43. Os resultados mostraram que o milho safrinha cultivado em sistema iLP, nas condições estudadas é economicamente viável.
Sustentabilidade social na produção de aves de corte em sistema de semiconfinamento em Cacoal, Rondônia, sudoeste da Amazônia
Authors: Pereira Maria Nadia , Quintino Simone Marçal , Gomes Angela de Castro Correia , Lima Charles Carminati de , Dias Ademilson de Assis , Fiorelli Elaine Cosma
Published: September 2022

A sustentabilidade social agropecuária está relacionada com todo o cuidado dos recursos internos dos sistemas agrícolas que ocasionalmente garantirá uma produção duradoura. Desta forma, o objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a sustentabilidade social da produção de aves de corte em sistema de semiconfinamento pelos pequenos e médios produtores rurais no município de Cacoal, estado de Rondônia. A pesquisa foi descritiva e exploratória e a abordagem qualitativa. As técnicas de coleta de dados, a pesquisa bibliográfica e o formulário estruturado. Os sujeitos foram os proprietários dos aviários selecionados de forma intencional, cujas propriedades estão localizadas próximas geograficamente, na Linha 10, município de Cacoal, Rondônia. Concluiu-se que os aviários são parcialmente sustentáveis socialmente, indicando melhorias em alguns aspectos quanto ao emprego, economia, saúde, gestão e administração, mesmo demonstrando melhoria na qualidade de vida dos produtores e familiares ao implantarem a avicultura.
Cytogenetic study of types anemia patients
Authors: Abdulameer Sada jasim , Jaber Alia Hamed Abd
Published: September 2022

Background and Objectives: studying chromosomal  changes for anemia patients of children age (3month-12years )  in the city of kut and diagnosing those abnormalities resulting from having  anemia Methods: The chromosomes of  anemia  Patients  to  were analyzed and studied using cytogenetic analysis to detect chromosomal aberrations caused by having  anemia  after collecting blood samples from  children patients in   Al-Karama Teaching Hospital as well as from the to the patients  clinics in Kut.Results: Chromosomal analysis of all subjects showed chromosomal aberrations, and most of the aberrations were structural and numerical changes that  structural   in the (1 out28)of the chromosomal abnormality  was for the gap chromosome type, chromosomal-aberration dicentric (2 out 28)  ,chromosomal-aberration  deletion (1-28) addition to the  short chromosomal and clumped metaphase of patient .As well as changes chromosomal aberrtion were numerical in the chromosomal –aberration absent (1-28)it was due to leukemia that was anemia causative .And classification of anemias based on Size of red blood cells Microcytic, Normocytic , Macrocytic The most commn prevalent and preventable form of microcytic anemia is iron deficiency anemia Conclusion: Chromosome abnormlity (abnormal number ,structural )it occure  ( abnormlity   structural)in our study present short chromosomes and clumped metaphase,deletion ,chromsomes gap ,chromosome dicentric.
study on comparison of severity markers in first wave and second wave of COVID-19 in tertiary care centre
Authors: Rajakumar K. , Saritha C. , Reddy A. Smita , Devi B. V. Anuradha , Jestadi Anunayi , Madhuri K. , Reddy Danda Samyukta
Published: September 2022

Background: Haematological parameters have an important role in the early detection of the COVID19 disease. This study is aimed to study the hematological severity markers of COVID19 infected patients in first wave versus second wave in a tertiary care centre.  Methods: This is a retrospective study done in government medical college/government general hospital, Suryapet. We collected the information regarding patient’s data from hospital records who were admitted in the hospital during first wave in September 2020 and compared it with the patients admitted in the second wave in  May 2021. Results: In our study, a total of 341 patients with COVID19 infection admitted in our hospital were included. 136patients were admitted in first wave and 205 patients were admitted in the second wave. Out of 136 patients in first wave, 95 were admitted in non-ICU ward and 41 were included in ICU ward. We found that there is increased Absolute Neutrophil count, decreased Absolute Lymphocyte count and Platelet counts in second wave ICU patients. Conclusion: We conclude that based on the haematological parameters disease severity was more pronounced in second wave, especially ICU patients than first wave.
The effect of rebound strength training on some indicators of electrical muscle activity (EMG) and achievement of javelin throwing from sitting cp34 youth group
Authors: Mohammed Karim Obeis , Alwan Abdullah Mohammed
Published: September 2022

The study aimed to prepare rebound force training, as well as to identify the effect of rebound force training on some indicators of the electrical muscle activity device (EMG) and the achievement of javelin throwing from sitting class Cp34 youth, and the problem of the study is that there is a weakness in the kinetic performance technique in putting the force of the thrower in the process Pulling and pushing because it affects the achievement and causes the rapid contractions of the muscles. The aim is to create strength and speed at the stage of pulling and pushing. In addition, the sample needs a sufficient amount of explosive and rapid force according to the performance technique to create interference between the training aspect when performing the pull and push during the javelin throw because there is a weakness in the explosive force of the working muscles In performance, and there are hypotheses with statistical significance between the tribal and remote tests of some indicators of electrical activity of the muscles (EMG) and the achievement of javelin throwing from sitting cp34 category of young people in favor of the post test.
Entrepreneurial Financing Practices and Growth of Youth Owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
Authors:   Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Mwihaki Cynthia , Ngugi Karanja ,   Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Published: September 2022

Despite the importance of MSEs to the Kenyan economy, the rate at which new firms are formed, have stagnated and the already established MSEs younger than 5 years are collapsing a great deal. This study thus sought to establish the effect of entrepreneurial financing on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; to establish the effect of digital credit on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya, to assess the effect of banks and microfinance lenders on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya, to determine the effect of equity financing on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya, and to find out the effect of investors on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. The study was anchored on technology adoption theory, influential theory, pecking order theory, and agency theory. The researcher used descriptive research design. The target population for this study was 2672 MSEs in Kenya. Yamane formula was used to determine study sample size which was 348 owners of the MSEs. The researcher used simple random sampling to select the sample. Questionnaire was used as the research tool. The study piloted the questionnaire on 17 MSEs from Kiambu County (5% of sample size). The study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis. Qualitative data analysis involved coding and systematically putting into themes the open ended questions which was analyzed through content analysis and presented in prose form. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Descriptive statistics was used to present the main characteristics of the sample and involved use of mean, measures of dispersion and percentages. Correlation analysis was used to investigate the relationship between study variables. The study used SPSS version 25 software to carry out regression analysis. Data was presented using tables, and figures to make them reader friendly. The study concludes that digital credit has a positive and significant effect on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that banks and microfinance lenders has a positive and significant effect on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. Further, the study concludes that equity financing has a positive and significant effect on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. The study also concludes that investors have a positive and significant effect on growth of youth owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. In addition, the youth owned SMEs should consider interest rates charged, repayment duration and collateral required before accessing the credit facility Keywords: Entrepreneurial Financing Practices, Growth, Micro and Small Enterprises
Effect of Occupational Stress on Employee Performance of the Judicial Service Commission Employees in Kenya
Authors:   Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Mbinya Faith , Mose Thomas ,   Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Published: September 2022

Employee performance is the key to success of an organization. Every individual employee must work toward the company’s vision and mission. The performance of employees is influenced by how businesses manage, up skill, and motivates their employees. This study sought to investigate the effects of occupational stress on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission employees in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to; establish the effects of workload stress on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya, to determine effects of role ambiguity stress on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya, to establish the effects of working conditions stress on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya and to determine effects of work relationships stress on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya. In this study, a descriptive research design method was used. The target population comprised of 5,157 employees in the Kenyan Judiciary comprising of 635 magistrates and kadhis and 4,522 staff. The study sample size comprised of 362 employees. The study relied on both primary and secondary data. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The data was also entered using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Data that was obtained from the research instruments was summarized using Descriptive Statistics. To test hypothesis HA1 to HA4, Pearson’s Correlation Analysis was used. The study results were presented through use of tables and figures. The study concludes that workload stress has a significant effect on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that role ambiguity stress has a significant effect on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya. Further, the study concludes that working condition stress has a significant effect on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya. The study also concludes that work relationship stress has a significant effect on employee performance of Judicial Service Commission in Kenya. From the results, the study recommends that the management of judicial service commission should ensure effective strategies to manage workload stress are formulated and implemented to enhance employee performance. Keywords: Occupational Stress, Employee Performance
EVALUATION OF THE TOLERANCE OF RICE (ORYZA SATIVA) FOR SUBMERGENCE AND DROUGHT USING VARIOUS YIELD RELATED STRESS INDICES
Authors: AMJAD I , KASHIF M , AKHTAR S , NAZAR MZK , LATIF A , LATIF A , SARFRAZ S , SHAHBAZ U , AHSAN MT , SHAMIM F , SHAHZADI N , KHALID MN , QAMAR ZU
Published: September 2022

Rice genotypes were evaluated under submergence stress and drought stress in two separate field conditions under Split Plot design consisting of water stress as the main plots, and rice genotype as the sub-plot treatments. Grain yields under non-stress and stressed conditions were used to calculate stress indices. In the first experiment, four rice genotypes (Swarna Sub1, Ciherang Sub1, IR-07-F289 Sub1 and IR-44 Sub1) along with two high yielding local varieties (KSK-133 and Super Basmati) were evaluated under submergence stress in field conditions. Submergence stress was applied at tillering stage for 21 days. Results of stress indices under submergence revealed that yield stability index was the only stress index which showed strong and positive correlation with crop yield under submergence. Biplot graph exhibited that harmonic mean, geometric mean productivity, mean productivity; stress tolerance index and yield index were the best stress indices among all other indices to identify submergence tolerant genotypes. Based on the stress indices and their correlation results, the genotypes can be classified in different groups. Super Basmati performed well under submergence and normal conditions, KSK-133 performed well under normal conditions, IR-44 Sub1 and Swarna Sub1 performed well under submerged conditions. While in the second experiment drought stress was applied for 30 days on four Sub1 genotypes along with Nagina-22 (Drought tolerant check) and IR-64 (drought susceptible check). Harmonic mean and yield index showed strong positive correlation with the yield under drought stress. Biplot graph exhibited that mean productivity, tolerance index, and stress susceptibility index were the best stress indices among all other indices to identify drought tolerant genotypes. Based on the stress indices and their correlation results it was observed that Nagina-22 performed well under drought and normal conditions, IR-64 performed well only under normal conditions, Swarna Sub1 and IR-07-F289 performed well under drought as compare to the normal conditions. As a whole, the findings of this study indicate that classification and selection of superior genotypes under severe stress conditions is more reliable by using stress indices as a base for selection.
Legal Strength of Grant Deed for Adopted Children
Authors: Muzakir Kahar
Published: September 2022

This study wants to answer how the juridical strength of the grant deed for adopted children is in the case of the XXX/Pdt.G/2012/MS-Aceh case concerning the Cancellation of Grants. A grant is a gift made by a person to another party that is carried out while still alive and its implementation is carried out while the grantor is still alive. Grants in any law are essentially non-cancellable, unless certain conditions are met the grant can be cancelled. By using the juridical normative method, the research found that grants for adopted children normatively through a grant deed No. 04/V/2007 are valid and have legal force, because they have fulfilled the requirements in the grant agreement both formally and materially. The decision to cancel the grant in case Number XXX/Pdt.G/2012/MS-Aceh is in accordance with applicable law. The judge considers that adopted children in Indonesia have the same status as biological children, so what applies to biological children also applies to adopted children.
Al Mawardi's Thoughts on the Welfare State in the 1998-2019 Reform Era in Indonesia
Authors: Mustafa Mustafa
Published: September 2022

The concept of a Welfare State is a country that discusses the principle of the balance of world morality and religious morality in every people. This study uses a normative, historical, and sociological approach, because it is closely related to Al-Mawardi's thoughts about the welfare state with the reform era in Indonesia in 1998-2018 as follows: First, the Religion aspect, Al-Mawardi makes religion a state ideology, while The Indonesian state uses an ideology known as Pancasila. Second, aspects of Good Governance. Al Mawardi's ideas and what is implemented in Indonesia are in principle the same, Indonesia applies the need for a professional government system, in terms of efforts to meet the needs of citizens; Third, the aspect of Justice, Al Mawardi highly upholds the existence of justice in a country, Indonesia also does the same. The State of Indonesia is a state of law (rechtsstaat), according to Article 1 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution. All citizens are treated equally before the law (equality before the law); Fourth, the aspect of National Security, related to this, Al Mawardi hopes that state security can provide inner peace to the people, and ultimately encourage people to take the initiative and be creative in building the country. Indonesia also has a desire to build a nation. The Indonesian people always strive for state security which also creates a sense of security for citizens; Fifth, the aspect of Economic Prosperity. Al Mawardi views that prosperity can arouse human enthusiasm to improve work ethic, form various social associations between social classes, reduce levels of social tension, prevent conflict and hostility, create progress in all fields, and build harmony and social cooperation. In Indonesia, the trend of poverty since the 1998-2018 reform era has decreased, this proves that the State of Indonesia is also very concerned about the economy of its people. Sixth, The Nation's Vision. Al-Mawardi emphasized the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and achievement motivation in the economy for future progress. Currently, Indonesia is very aggressively strengthening MSMEs and entrepreneurship. This is in line with Al-Mawardi's ideas regarding The Nation's Vision.
Komparasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Dan Al-Quran Surat Al Baqarah Ayat 31
Authors: Leu Baktiar
Published: September 2022

This research is aimed to discuss comparison of independent learning curriculum and Al-Quran of Al-Baqarah verse 31, which discusses about the concept of independent learning curriculum, the meaning of the independent learning curriculum according to the Ministry of Education and Culture, and based on Al -Quran of Al-Baqarah verse 31. This paper is library research, with a multidisciplinary approach, (pedagogical, psychological, sociological and normative theological. The independent learning curriculum means that learning must build the will and spirit, freedom to express one's thoughts and all forms of fear. Students are expected to grow up and develop their potential and abilities. Through the independent learning curriculum, students are expected to have literacy skills (reading, and analyzing), Numeration (discussion material, application the numeration concepts to life, individual or social). And a character survey to know students as individuals, as well as the application of religious values, Pancasila and moral values. Compere with Al-Baqarah verse 31 that Allah has taught concepts and understanding and introduced to Adam the names of natural objects, expressed through language. This means that Adam was taught to capture concepts and explain them to humans. so that Adam as has mastered symbols to think and analyze, communicate and accept the knowledge, internalization of values ??and at carry out scientific studies (literacy, numeration and character surveys) through the senses (zahir, inner and heart).
Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Their Performance Appraisal in Public Secondary Schools
Authors: Mungasia J A , Ouda J B , Otieno K
Published: September 2022

This paper aimed to assess the effect of teachers’ self-efficacy on their performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Sabatia Sub County, Vihiga County, Kenya. The study, anchored on the social cognitive theory, adopted correlational and descriptive survey research designs. Stratified random sampling was used to select 12 schools and 227 teachers for the study based on category of school, status, and gender. Principals of each sampled school and the Sabatia Sub-County Teachers’ Service Commission director were purposively sampled. Data for the study was collected using questionnaires, interview guide, and document analysis guide. Quality assurance of research instruments ensured through piloting, content validity and test retest for reliability. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS (version 25.0) descriptively and inferentially, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings showed the R-value from the model summary of the regression between self-efficacy and performance appraisal was 0.617. The R square value was 0.381, which implied 38.1 % effect on self-efficacy was attributed to teacher appraisal. The findings show significant effect of self-efficacy on performance appraisal. Therefore, performance appraisal for teachers needs to be enhanced since it plays a significant role in boosting their confidence, thus their self-efficacy.
Home-Based Learning Interventions of Science Teachers in the Absence of Laboratory Experiments
Authors: Liza Saladar Gapasin , Janice Belotindos Manongsong , Ali Ebrahim Tukuran , Lean Cornette Samolde Rodriguez , Jovie Caliao Jovie Caliao Alquizar , Nasrudin Samad Manial , Zairin Abas Amba , Jolai Garcia Balaños , Honeylyn Magluyan Mahinay
Published: September 2022

The research aimed to determine the learning interventions of science teachers in the absence of laboratory experiments during pandemic which is vital to teachers and learners. A semi-structured in-depth clinical interview was performed which involved direct questioning using open-ended and/or probing questions and the observations of the Science teachers regarding their learning. It was conducted at Notre Dame of Midsayap College to Science teachers that was currently teaching in this institution. In gathering data, researchers used convenience sampling method based on the participants’ availability and their in-depth interview responses were collected from six science teachers. Findings revealed that science teachers used home-based experimentations as learning interventions. Science teachers find it more convenient to have home-based experimentation because the materials are easy to find in their homes. However, internet connection and availability of the materials are most common problem as the teachers did the home-based experiment. Therefore the researchers concluded that the participants of this study used home-based experiment in teaching science during in the absence of laboratory activities. It significantly impacts to the teachers as their interventions to provide quality education to the learners.
Comparison of case-based learning with didactic lectures in undergraduate physiology curriculum
Authors: Dave Unmesh , Kumar Ajay , Sadariya Bhavesh
Published: September 2022

Background: Conventionally, teaching in the subject of physiology is undertaken with the help of didactic lectures, practical demonstrations, and tutorials. Case-based learning (CBL) is known to impart analytical and problem-solving skills in the students. CBL motivates students to apply clinical knowledge from real-life scenarios to solve problems.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of didactic lectures and CBL in physiology among 1st-year BDS students and to gauge their perception.

Materials and Methods: After ethical approval, this study was conducted at physiology department PIMS Udaipur. After taking informed consent, two groups of 40 students were taught two different topics using CBL and didactic lectures with cross-over study design. Students’ learning was assessed by 20 pre-validated MCQs. Mean ± SD of the pre- and the post-test scores of the students was taken. The post-test scores of the students in both the groups were compared using Student’s t test. P < 0.05 was considered as significant. Students’ perception was analyzed on Likert scale.

Results: CBL was found to be statistically significant (P < 0.01) in both the topics. MCQ scores of didactic lectures was 7.972 ± 1.765 and 7.667 ± 1.971 while that of CBL was 9.111 ± 2.081 and 9.222 ± 2.257 in anemia and jaundice, respectively. Students gave favorable and encouraging perception on CBL method.

Conclusion: CBL was more effective than didactic lectures in teaching physiology to undergraduates. First-year BDS students found interactive case discussions more enjoyable and educationally stimulating than lectures. Students’ feedback indicated that CBL could be incorporated more in undergraduate physiology Curriculum.
Synergistic effects of methotrexate and piperine on human osteosarcoma cell lines – An in-vitro study
Authors: E Anitha , K Neevedha , A Isswariya , Gokul Thulasi , S Priestly
Published: September 2022

Background: Osteosarcoma is a malignant cancer that effect bone and metastasizing to many vital organs such as lungs. There are many available drugs to treat the disease including tamoxifen, methotrexate (MTX), and cisplatin which have their own side effects and hurdles to become drugs of choice for the disease. On the other hand, introduction of herbal drugs as chemotherapeutic agents opened up new arena to potentiate the existing treatment by exhibiting synergy. Piperine (PPN) is widely used drug as anti-cancer agent as well as it has anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties, and also used in the treatment of abdominal pains, tuberculosis, arthritis, and respiratory illness.

Aims and Objective: Thus, this study was designed to investigate the synergistic inhibitory potential of PPN and MTX on the MG63 osteosarcoma cell lines in vitro.

Materials and Methods: The cell lines were cultured on DMEM medium and investigated for cytotoxicity of the drugs using MTT assay at 540 nm in UV. Three groups of cell lines administered with PPN, MTX, and PPN+MTX (1:1) in various concentrations and IC50 values were calculated based on the % cell viability graphs.

Results: Results showed that the IC50 of PPN was 38.65, MTX was 123.98, and PPN+MTX was 15.13 proving the significant synergistic cytotoxic effect of PPN and MTX in inhibiting the proliferation of MG63 cell lines.

Conclusion: Further research needs to be conducted in this field to elucidate the synergistic pathways in which PPN has shown a better anti-osteosarcoma effect when combined with MTX.