bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Urban–rural disparities in blood pressure and lifestyle risk factors of hypertension among Indian individuals
Authors: Venkatesh U. , Grover Ashoo , Vignitha B. , Ghai Glory , Malhotra Sumit , Kishore Jugal , Jaswal Nidhi , Yashwanth R D , Durga R , Goel Sonu , Kishore Surekha
Published: October 2022

Objectives:

This study aims to assess the urban–rural difference in prevalence of hypertension (HT) and to explore the disparities in lifestyle risk factors of HT among urban and rural individuals aged 15–49 years in India.

Study Design:

The cross-sectional data collected as a part of the fourth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) was analysed in this observational study. NFHS-4 was conducted between January 2015 and December 2016 amongst men aged 15–54 years and women aged 15–49 years. In order to maintain uniformity, age group of 15–49 years was considered. Descriptive analyses were performed for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Binary logistic regression was conducted to assess the predictors of HT in men and women in urban and rural settings. The presence of HT was considered as the outcome variable.

Results:

The overall age adjusted prevalence of HT was 17.2% and was greater in urban (18.3%) than in rural population (15.5%). The age adjusted prevalence was also higher in males (18.2%) as compared to females (16.1%). Age and wealth were associated with HT in both urban and rural population. Education and dietary habits played a role in all except rural men. Alcohol consumption, diabetic status and marital status were significantly associated with HT in both urban and rural women. Occupation was associated with HT only in urban women.

Conclusions:

The study has shown higher HT prevalence in urban areas despite higher prevalence of lifestyle risk factors in rural settings. This calls for more robust screening and health education in the entire population, especially in rural areas.
Yoga as an Adjuvant therapy in management of migraine- An open label randomised trial
Authors: Kumari Sweety , Dhar Minakshi , Pathania Monika , Kumar Niraj , Kulshrestha Poorvi , Singh Anvita
Published: October 2022

Introduction:

Drug treatment is not very satisfactory in migraine and is associated with adverse effects. The effect of yoga as an add-on therapy in migraine was evaluated in the present study.

Methods:

Patients between the age of 18 and 60 years suffering from migraine were recruited from Internal Medicine and Neurology OPD. Migraine was diagnosed according to the International Headache Society, International Classification of Headache Disorders-3rd edition (IHS, ICHD-3). At baseline, clinical and autonomic parameters of patients were assessed, and consenting patients were randomized into two equal groups by using a computer-based random number generator program (version 1): conventional (C group) and conventional plus yoga (C+Y group). Both groups were given conventional therapy for migraine, and the C+Y group was given yoga as an add-on therapy. Yoga therapy was given for 5 days/week for 12 weeks, and a post-intervention assessment was done at the 14th week. Subjective variables such as frequency and average duration were assessed through headache diaries or telephonic conversation, while severity was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) and headache impact test (HIT-6).

Statistical Analysis:

Independent t test and Mann–Whitney U Test (Wilcoxon rank-sum test) were used for comparing normally and non-normally distributed endpoint outcomes after treatment (AT).

Results:

Out of 170 patients screened, 75 were diagnosed with migraine and only 34 patients completed the study (17 in each group). All clinical and autonomic parameters showed significant improvement in pre- and post-intervention values in both groups (P < 0.0001). On comparing the conventional (C) group and conventional + yoga (C+Y) group, the change in the VAS score was more in the C+Y group (P = 0.041) and heart rate variability showed more reduction in the C+Y group (P = 0.032).

Conclusion:

We did not find any significant difference in the clinical outcome by adding yoga therapy to conventional therapy, except reduction in VAS score and reduction in heart rate variability.
Retrospective histopathologic findings of routine cholecystectomy specimens in a teaching hospital in North East India
Authors: Hajong Ranendra , Newme Kewithinwangbo , Moirangthem Thoiba , Khongwar Donkupar , Baruah Arup Jyoti
Published: October 2022

Background:

Cholecystectomy is one of the most common general surgical operations performed worldwide. Limited data is available about the histopathological diagnoses of various gallbladder diseases in North Eastern part of India even though a higher incidence of gallbladder cancer has been reported from this part of the Country. Hence, a retrospective review of the histopathological findings of routine cholecystectomy specimens was done to assess the incidence of gallbladder cancer and other gallbladder pathologies.

Aims and Objective:

To study the incidence of gallbladder cancer and other pathologic findings in routine cholecystectomy specimens.

Methodology:

A retrospective study of the histopathological findings of cholecystectomy specimens with presumed benign gallbladder diseases who had undergone cholecystectomy from June 2013 till October 2021.

Results:

A total of 1683 patients had undergone cholecystectomy during the study period. In total, 1354 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and 339 patients underwent open cholecystectomy. Gallstones were present in 1631 patients. Chronic cholecystitis and cholesterosis were the most common histopathologic findings, followed by pyloric metaplasia. Unsuspected gallbladder cancer was detected in eight patients (0.48%).

Conclusion:

Chronic cholecystitis was the most common histopathologic finding followed by pyloric metaplasia. Gallstones were found in most patients. Incidental gallbladder cancer was detected in 0.48% of patients.
Prevalence of fatty liver and its related factors in children
Authors: Sadeghian Mahnaz , Vafadar Mehdi , Torabi Ala , Torabi Sara , Fazel Mehrshad
Published: October 2022

Background:

Fatty liver disease is a severe liver condition that affects youngsters. Liver disease in children increases the incidence of liver fibrosis in their adulthood. Due to the importance of this disease and related factors in children, such as diabetes and obesity, our study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of fatty liver in children.

Materials and Methods:

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study done in Ali Asghar Hospital from June 2020 to December 2020. Demographic characteristics and prevalence of fatty liver were assessed. Blood samples were obtained after ten hours of fasting to assess AST, ALT, ALP, and blood glucose levels. Ultrasound was also used to check the health of the liver. Walking to school and exercising were also assessed. Data were analyzed using statistical software.

Results:

This research included 2526 children, and 37 of them had fatty liver. Fatty liver was more common in children with a BMI greater than 30, as well as metabolic and hypoparathyroid illness (P = 0.02). A significant association was observed between exercise and walking with fatty liver disease (P < 0.05). The majority of the individuals had grade 1 fatty liver (75.5%). Grade 1 fatty liver was seen in 90% of those who did not participate in athletics and 95% of those who did not walk to school. In addition, 94% of patients who exercised for less than ten minutes had grade 1fatty liver.

Conclusion:

Initially, exercise and weight loss had an essential effect on fatty liver disease. In fact, lifestyle changes and prevention of obesity may reduce liver damage.
Insulin Therapy among Outpatient Department Patients of Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital: Do They Have Adequate Knowledge about Insulin?
Authors: Teli Prabhakar T , Ekambaram T , Yadav Arun Kumar
Published: October 2022

Introduction:

Insulin is one of the most effective agents in reducing hyperglycemia when used in appropriate doses. However, insulin may have risks if used inappropriately. Insufficient knowledge of insulin self-injection can result in complication, adverse patient outcomes, and invariably poor glycemic control.

Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among patients with diabetes mellitus attending the outpatient department of the hospital in western Maharashtra. Data on sociodemographic factors and knowledge and attitude with insulin syringes were collected.

Results:

A total of 93 participated in the study. The mean age of the participant was 55.5 years, and most were male (52, 55.9%). Seventy-five (80.7%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 71.1–88.1) were having adequate knowledge. Higher education was associated with adequate knowledge. The attitude was adequate in 24 (25.8%, 95% CI: 17.2–35.9) participants. Higher duration of illness of diabetes mellitus was associated with good attitude.

Conclusion:

The study found that there are gaps in knowledge and attitude for the use of insulin syringes. Opportunistic or one-to-one health education may be taken to improve knowledge and attitude regarding insulin syringes.
Drivers, Roadblocks and Status Quo of Renewable Energy Transition in The Philippines: A Literature Review
Authors: Ricardo Melanie Ecalnea
Published: October 2022

One of the dire consequences of Philippine economic advancement is environmental deterioration due to unfavorable upshots brought by fossil fuels as the main drivers of its electricity generation. To thwart this impeding dilemma, the Philippines is currently decarbonizing its system and transitioning into a more sustainable renewable energy (RE) game plan conforming to United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This review article discusses the Philippine government's enablers, challenges, and initiatives toward its goal of a 50% renewable energy power mix by 2040. It also delineated the impacts of significant government renewable energy laws and programs on the current setting. A semi-systematic review was conducted among the peer-reviewed research articles and substantial private and government assessment reports relative to renewable energy development in the Philippines, with the date of publishing from 2016 to the present. Results showed that significant roadblocks to renewable energy deployment are political impediments, government support for coal, policy implementation, permitting process, environmental setbacks, foreign ownership, grid connection challenges and misperceptions. On the contrary, major drivers are depreciating cost, intermittency and seasonality solutions, investment risks on fossil fuel technology, employment creation, streamlined regulatory processes, and absence of transportation cost, among others. Initiatives were taken to strengthen domestic and foreign partnerships to maximize subsidies, grants, donations and investments. Given the enabling factors and current government mechanisms, the country has great potential to attain its 35% renewable energy target by 2030 and 50% by 2040 through a coordinated national RE target.
Parásitos intestinales de mayor incidencia en la comunidad de san agustín chunhuas, calkini; campeche
Authors: Canché Baldemar Aké , Alcántara Eduardo Jahir Gutiérrez , Torres David Tirado , Keb Carlos Armando Chan , Balán Román Alberto Pérez , Gutiérrez Tomas Joel López , Alcocer Betty Sarabia
Published: October 2022

INTRODUCCIÓN: La parasitosis es un problema de salud pública que afecta aproximadamente al 45% de la población mundial, sin embargo, se observa una mayor prevalencia de esta en países tercermundistas debido a la falta de higiene y la carencia de servicios de salud en general. El INEGI tiene un registro detallado por edades y sexo de las causas de morbilidad y mortalidad más comunes, sin embargo, las enfermedades parasitarias y su índice de defunción no se ven reflejadas en los estudios publicados, este hecho minimiza el impacto en la sociedad y por tanto los habitantes no le prestan la suficiente atención a los hábitos de profilaxis y desparasitación continua. OBJETIVO. Determinar en la población en general de la comunidad de la presencia de parásitos de mayor incidencia y contrastar los resultados obtenidos de los hábitos de desparasitación de esta población. METODO. Se seleccionaron a 77 habitantes de la población total que reside en la comunidad de San Agustín Chunhuas para realizar los estudios parasitoscópico. Método coproparasitoscópico directo y Método coproparasitoscópico de concentración por flotación (Método de Faust). CONCLUSIÓN: Más de la mitad de la población de San Agustín Chunhuas se encuentra infectada con parásitos intestinales, en su mayoría protozoos, pero se encuentra mayor cantidad del helminto Áscaris lumbricoides.
Mobile application as a learning object in the teaching of a programming language
Authors: Palma Iván Azamar , Mendizábal Marco Antonio Acosta , Huerta Martha Guadalupe Morales , Barrera Claudia Guzman , Guerrero Virgina Aguilar , Rodriguez Consuelo Ceron , Acosta Cristóbal Estrada
Published: October 2022

The development of this prototype consists of a mobile application (app) under the Android operating system platform that aims to teach the essential bases of the structure of a programming language and promote programming logic in students, this app is oriented to engineering students in the area of ​​computational sciences, since today most students who study these technologies use smartphones on a daily basis and necessary for their training, so the idea is to create an educational app that allows greater interaction between the user and the thematic content that promotes greater dynamism in the teaching-learning process, the app offers practical programming exercises based on the connectivist educational model to generate the knowledge and skills to program in Python for being an accessible and easy to learn language.
Digital transformation of occupational medicine
Authors: Kuznetsov P. P. , Sobolev K. E. , Kakorina E. P. , Khizgiyaev V. I. , Deminov M. M. , Maksimov I. B. , Sinopalnikov V. I. , Melerzanov A. V.
Published: October 2022

An overview of the architecture, regulatory documents and Internet sources on the digital transformation of occupational medicine, state IT platforms, the architecture of interdepartmental, interdisciplinary information interaction of IT systems, the formation of large user data, the use of risk management in functional personalized 4P medicine is presented. The principles of the formation of a unified information and analytical system “Occupational Medicine” are described.
Brigade forms of providing psychiatric care to the population of the Russian Federation within the framework of primary specialized health care. Analysis of the current state
Authors: Skripov V. S. , Esina K. M. , Antipina O. Yu. , Semenova N. V.
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study is to conduct an analysis of the activities of multi-professional teams that provide assistance to patients on an outpatient basis suffering from mental and behavioral disorders. Methods of work. The data were obtained during the processing of federal statistical observation forms No. 30 “Information about the medical organization” and No. 36 “Information about the contingents of mentally ill patients” in the Russian Federation as a whole in dynamics over 5 years (from 2016 to 2020). Both extensive and intensive values were analyzed. The calculations of the rate of increase (decrease). Results. Brigade forms of medical care for patients with mental disorders are a promising direction in the development of mental health services. Thus, the indicator of the proportion of patients suffering from chronic and protracted mental disorders with severe persistent or often exacerbating painful manifestations, covered by brigade forms of mental health care, in the total number of patients undergoing dispensary observation, was achieved in 2019, however, due to the spread of COVID-19, was not achieved in 2020. There has been a slight increase in the provision of the population with psychiatrists, medical psychologists and social work specialists. At the same time, the provision of the population with psychotherapists and social workers is decreasing. Despite the absence of regulated norms for the composition of such teams, classically all of the above specialists are part of polyprofessional teams. Conclusions. The current shortage of personnel, as well as the decline of psychotherapists and social workers, indicate the need to take measures to attract specialists to mental health services. In addition, the development of a regulatory document governing the composition of the teams is required.
Seria o argumento das anomalias não-observadas um problema para o antirrealismo científico?
Authors: Chiarotti Sardi Gabriel
Published: October 2022

Neste breve ensaio viso oferecer uma apresentação à tradução do artigo “O problema das anomalias não-observadas” de Seungbae Park, publicado nesta edição da revista Sofia. No texto supracitado, Park apresenta um novo argumento contra o antirrealismo científico: o argumento das anomalias não-observadas (ou não-concebidas), que se trata de forma de indução pessimista inspirada no argumento das alternativas não-concebidas de Kyle Stanford. Argumento que, embora o argumento de Park seja engenhoso, ele não é um problema considerável ao antirrealismo, sendo, na verdade, mais problemático para o realismo científico.
Abstract
In this brief essay I aim to offer an introduction to the translation of the paper “The problem of unobserved anomalies” by Seungbae Park, published in this issue of Sofia journal. In the aforementioned article, Park presents a new argument against scientific anti-realism: the argument of unobserved (or unconceived) anomalies, which is a form of pessimistic induction inspired by Kyle Stanford's argument of unconceived alternatives. I argue that while Park's argument is interesting, it is not a considerable problem for anti-realism, and is, in fact, more problematic for scientific realism.
Health information seeking behaviour of residents of Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, Opele Jacob Kehinde , Abiala Joshua Oluwaseyi , Uthman Kikelomo
Published: October 2022

This study evaluated how inhabitants of Ogun State, Nigeria's cosmopolitan districts, sought for health information. In order to acquire quantitative data from patients using diagnostic centers in Ogun State, Nigeria's cosmopolitan areas, this study used a non-experimental descriptive survey approach. Residents who visited diagnostic centers in Ogun State, Nigeria's cosmopolitan neighborhoods were the study's target group. A total of 200 residents who regularly used the chosen diagnostic facilities were chosen as a sample for the study. For each chosen diagnostic facility, the sample size was determined proportionally to the entire patient population. A structured questionnaire with both closed-ended and open-ended questions was created in accordance with the objective and literature review. The study's data was analyzed utilizing pertinent statistical methods. For the particular goals, frequency counts, percentage distributions, and the Relative Importance Index (RII) were calculated. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 was used to do this. Findings showed that patrons of medical diagnostic centers in Ogun State's cosmopolitan regions did so because they trusted private hospital doctors' clinical judgment and the precision of their diagnoses. According to additional research, factors influencing patient choice included price of care, the opportunity to consult with more experienced doctors, accessibility, staff attitudes, availability of quality diagnostic services, non-availability in public facilities, and the ability to trust a doctor's clinical judgment, among others. Studies have revealed that Nigerians seek incorrect health care. The results also showed that the most significant barriers to health-seeking behavior in the selected medical diagnostic facilities included high costs of care, the lack of some services at public facilities, staff attitudes, problems with quality diagnostic services, encountering more experienced doctors, incomplete reports in other facilities, the lack of accuracy of results, a lack of confidence in doctors' clinical judgment, and poor facility management. The study came to the conclusion that the diagnostic centers' medical staff's opinions were more valued and their services were more complete than those offered by the public health institutions in the same region.
Motivation and job satisfaction as correlates of job performance of library staff in Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
Authors: Ayodeji Abdul Hadi , Ismaila Yahaya Aliyu , Emmanuel Olusanya Dotun
Published: October 2022

This study examined motivation and job satisfaction as correlates of job performance of library staff in Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted and the entire 25 library staff constituted the population and sample of the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the 25 staff, out of which 23 copies of the questionnaire were completely filled and returned. Frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the data collected to answer the six research questions while Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) and multiple regression analysis were used to test the null hypotheses of the study. The study revealed that the level of job performance of the respondent is high; that appreciation, promotion, financial incentives, among others are the major motivational factors that influence job performance of the respondents while salary structure, job security, relationship with co-workers, institution’s policies, and work itself are the factors that determine the job satisfaction of the respondents; that motivation and job satisfaction influence the job performance of the respondents to a great extent while inadequate funds to support career development programme of the staff, insufficient technological skills, and lack of proper motivation from the superior are the major barriers to the effective performance of the respondents. The results of the tested hypotheses revealed that motivation and job satisfaction jointly influence the job performance of the respondents. The study recommends that library management should ensure that staff are constantly motivated and satisfied with their jobs which will in turn enable them to improve their performance and organizational productivity; library management in conjunction with the university management should provide enough fund to support career development programmes of the staff.
A survey of the barriers associated with product development in tomato-based agro-allied food companies in Nigeria
Authors: Abolarin Mobolude Jadesinmi , Babalola Daniel , Soyemi Opeyemi Deborah
Published: October 2022

The contributions of the tomato-based agro-allied companies in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized because nearly every household consumes tomato products on daily basis. There is low industrial take-off and poor product development among existing agro-allied industries, especially for perishables like a tomato. The current study, therefore, seeks to investigate the factors militating against product development in tomato-based agro-allied food companies in Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design. Multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study in the 23 companies studied. In the first stage, fifteen (15) out of the 23 listed and seven (7) out of the seventeen 17 non-listed tomato processing companies were purposively and conveniently selected for the study. In the second stage, the researcher stratified selected companies into existing three departments; Research and Development, Production and marketing were purposively selected. Finally, a simple random sampling technique was used and participants were selected proportionately to the size of each department and a total of 450 respondents were selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from the respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (multiple regression and t-test) at P≤0.05. Findings revealed that three commonly produced tomato-based products in Nigeria are Tomato paste (15.7%) closely followed by Tomato juice (12.8%) and Tomato sauce (12.6%). Others includes Crushed Italian tomatoes (5.9%), Tomato Ketchup (10%), Tomato Puree (5.7%), Passata (6.9%), Sun dried tomatoes (10.7%), Tomato fat (7.1%), Tomato oil ( 11%) and others (1.6%) respectively. This result shows that most tomato based agro-allied food companies in Nigeria develop mostly tomato paste. It revealed an overall high level of product development with an overall average mean of (mean = 3.32) on the scale of 4points. The identified factors ranges from sluggish exports (mean = 4.1), local market sales (mean = 4.1), custom duties (mean=4.1), exchange rate fluctuation (mean = 4.0), high interest rate (mean = 4.0), price increase (mean = 4.0), procurement of parts (mean = 4.0), inequality control (mean=4.0), lack of progress (mean = 3.9), increase in personnel expenses and increase in fuel (mean =3.9) and lastly lack of facilities, stricter environmental regulations, electric power shortage, inadequate logistics (mean = 3.8) The study concluded that actors and stakeholders in the tomato based agro-allied food companies in Nigeria should be commended for their efforts in sustaining tomato based agro-allied products in the country. The paper recommended that policy makers and heads of production departments of these companies should give more attention to production of other products for increase sales of agricultural products in tomato based agro-allied food companies in Nigeria.
Perception and attitudes of private secondary school proprietors to the adoption of online classes amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Jatto Esther Oluwayemi , Bakare Oluwabunmi D. , Salvador Mutiat Yewande
Published: October 2022

COVID-19 and its attendant lockdown adversely affected the traditional face-to-face classroom activities in virtually all parts of the world, Nigeria inclusive. As a way out, online teaching became the vogue in many parts of the world. This study measured the perception and attitudes of private school proprietors to the adoption of online learning amidst COVID-19 in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria. To elicit information for the study, a purposive sample of 327 listed private secondary schools in Ibadan was used to select 180 of them for this study. A questionnaire was used for data collection and the responses were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).The study revealed that there is a low level of adoption of online learning by private school proprietors in the study( x =2.07) due to inadequate digital literacy skills for online learning and interaction with the students, paucity of ICT infrastructure, and the complexity of the learning environment under it. It was found that the proprietors under study had positive attitude towards online learning ( x =3.10). Computer exposure by these proprietors played a statistically significant role in their attitude. It is recommended that training and regular exposure to the benefit of online learning are necessary for proprietors and teachers‟ appreciation of online learning.
Contratos no agronegócio: o caso de Cascavel-Paraná
Authors: Kuhn Sérgio Luiz , Da Rocha Jr Weimar Freire , Staduto Jefferson Andronio Ramundo
Published: October 2022

Esse artigo visa a analisar os contratos firmados entre as operações realizadas por empresas do agronegócio no município de Cascavel, Paraná, e seus clientes, produtores rurais e pessoas jurídicas, em suas diversas modalidades. O estudo envolveu a caracterização das empresas atuantes no segmento e as diversas modalidades de contratos firmados: a sua duração, as garantias, os fatores determinantes e comprometedores, os motivos de renegociação dos contratos, dentre outros. Procurou-se mostrar as práticas do mercado, apontar os resultados, fundamentando-se em padrões de concorrência e compromissos assumidos, com salvaguardas contratuais. Os resultados apontam que produtores e empresas não estão preparados para atuarem no mercado a termo e futuro, pois, face à elevação e ou à queda acentuada dos preços, ocorre a quebra de contratos e os conseqüentes reflexos nos volumes de transações no mercado. Percebeu-se também o crescente e diversificado nível de exigências das garantias, buscando liquidez, certeza e exigibilidade nas operações contratadas.
CO-INTEGRAÇÃO, CAUSALIDADE E EFETIVIDADE DO HEDGE PARA PREÇOS DO CONTRATO DE BOI GORDO PARA NOROESTE DO PARANÁ
Authors: Gonçalves Daniel Ferreira , Francischini Ari Antônio , Alves Alexandre Florindo , Parré José Luiz
Published: October 2022

O artigo objetivou verificar a relação entre o preço a vista e futuro do boi gordo na região noroeste do estado do Paraná. Utilizou-se para a análise como preço futuro, o contrato futuro de boi gordo para o primeiro vencimento fornecido pela BM&F e como preço a vista a série de preços do Cepea para a região em estudo. Os dados se referem ao período de 03 de Janeiro de 2001 a 06 de Novembro de 2006. Para verificar a relação entre os preços utilizou-se o teste de causalidade de Granger; os testes de co-integração de Johansen e os resultados mostraram um equilíbrio de longo prazo entre as variáveis, o que significa que elas se relacionam. Além da verificação da efetividade do hedge para a região. Verificou-se uma relação de bicausalidade entre as variáveis preço futuro e preço a vista, mostrando que os agentes ao tomarem suas decisões no mercado a vista, levam em consideração o preço de fechamento do dia anterior ao contrato de primeiro vencimento, assim como os agentes no mercado futuro ao tomarem suas decisões levam em consideração o que está ocorrendo no mercado a vista. Confirmou-se também que a efetividade do hedge é baixa nessa região.
A CONTRIBUIÇÃO ECONÔMICA DA COOPERATIVA AGROINDUSTRIAL LAR PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO LOCAL
Authors: Staduto Jefferson Andronio Ramundo , Birck Luiz Gilberto , Uribe-Opazo Miguel Angel , Gimenes Régio Marcio Toesca
Published: October 2022

O objetivo central desse artigo é avaliar a contribuição da Cooperativa Agroindustrial Lar para o desenvolvimento regional do Oeste do Estado do Paraná. Dessa forma, procurou-se avaliar a importância das cooperativas para o desenvolvimento econômico regional, através um estudo de caso dessa cooperativa. Foram aplicadas as metodologias de análise regional, por meio do cálculo de alguns indicadores, nos municípios que têm unidades industriais. Os resultados mostraram que a cooperativa LAR foi fundamental na absorção de mão-de-obra e no dinamismo econômico, bem como contribuindo para o desenvolvimento social por meio dos tributos arrecadados nos municípios onde a sociedade cooperativa tem plantas industriais.
Theoretical analysis of peace journalism and reporting during electioneering period in Kenya
Authors: Otieno Otieno Michael , Ndonye Michael
Published: October 2022

This research article aims to analyse peace journalism and reporting in Kenya during the electioneering period. This research article employed a qualitative research method and a descriptive research design. This design will help understand peace reporting and its role during electioneering. The research analysed data thematically. The researcher first organized data by doing a preliminary read-through, coding, and then developing themes. The data was then represented, and then the interpretation of themes followed. This research article employed a qualitative research method and a descriptive research design. This design will help understand peace reporting and its role during electioneering. The research analyzed data thematically. The researcher first organized data by doing a preliminary read-through, coding, and then developing themes. The data was represented, and then the interpretation of themes followed. Analysis from this study demonstrates that Kenyan mass media often take sides, affecting quality coverage, thereby failing to live to the standards of neutrality in reporting. Secondly, the study revealed that many Kenyan journalists do not properly follow the war and conflict-related stories they cover. The study also established that Kenyan media seldom report on the possible solutions to conflict and the aftermath of war. The findings also revealed that Kenyan media had not sufficiently incorporated some peace journalism and reporting elements. As a result, they are capable of fuelling violence through their reporting. The study recommends that further studies need to be done to analyse the implication of mainstream media and its impact on news coverage and reporting in Kenya.
Rehabilitation Centre administrator’s preparedness on adequate teaching and learning for effective management of formal education in juvenile centres; A case of Kabete and Dagoretti in Nairobi and Kiambu counties Kenya
Authors: Kimutai Chumo J. , Ngunjiri Mbuthia , Gitogo Isaac Gitogo
Published: October 2022

This study sought to determine rehabilitation centre administrators’ preparedness for adequate teaching and learning for effective management of formal education in juvenile centres—the case of Kabete and Dagoretti in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, Kenya. The study used a case study research design. The target population was 144 juvenile delinquents, 13 welfare officers, 18 class teachers and 4 school administrators. The data collection instruments were questionnaires, interview schedules and personal observations piloted at the Shikusa rehabilitation centre in Kakamega. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The findings showed that the majority of the administrators had no training in leadership and management, the majority of the teachers had not undergone training on curriculum implementation and workshops on improvisation of teaching and learning resources, there were inadequate classrooms and libraries, and none of the centres had all textbooks for all subjects. It is hoped that the findings of the study might be useful to the staff working in the juvenile rehabilitation centres, parents of juvenile delinquents, curriculum developers and the Ministry of Education, science and technology as it reveals the specific factors related to effective management of formal education in the juvenile centres in Kenya.
The role of organisation culture in achieving competitive advantage at telkom Kenya limited
Authors: Anyembe Macktilder Makhoba , Bowen Daisy Jeptepkeny , Sang Hellen
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to explore organisational culture's role in achieving competitive advantage in Telkom Kenya. The fact that Telkom was the first Telecom Company in Kenya and yet its performance is low instead of being the market leader justified this study. The study was anchored on Michael Porter's theory of competitive advantage, resource-based review theory and stakeholder theory. Case Study Research Design was used. Data collection was done using questionnaires. A pilot test was used to test the survey's reliability. The questionnaires were administered to twenty employees of Telkom Kenya in Nakuru who were not part of the final study. The Cronbach coefficient alpha test was used to determine the questionnaire's reliability. The analysis of data was by inferential and descriptive statistics. The study established that leadership style and control system statistically impact Telkom Kenya's competitive advantage with beta values of 0.243 and 0.230, respectively. The study concluded that the efforts put so far by Telkom Kenya to achieve competitiveness are not sufficient since its competitors still have the edge over it in the market. The study recommended that Telkom Kenya consider changing its leadership style to one that is participatory and implements control systems to ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of its performance.
Formulation and evaluation of herbal lipstick using beta vulgaris and lawsonia inermis as natural colorants
Authors: Obat Rose , Bosire Claire
Published: October 2022

This study sought to formulate and evaluate herbal lipstick using Beta vulgaris and Lawsonia inermis as natural colorants. Lipsticks contribute to 60 per cent of the world's commonly used cosmetics to enhance appearance, emblem a woman's strength, power, and ambition and give the first impression. However, 75 per cent of available lipsticks are made up of synthetic excipients, including colorants that pose health hazards and safety concerns; hence need to use natural excipients that are safe and readily available. A moulding process successfully formulated the herbal lipstick. The formulated lipstick had uniform dark red colour, with a good force of application and spread ability. It had a melting point of 60 degrees Celcius and a breaking point of 55. The project was an experimental based study and analytical in nature. The area of study was in the Pharmacognosy lab from the initial steps of extraction. Formulation and evaluation of the lipstick samples were done in the Pharmaceutics laboratory. The study concluded that Herbal excipients are safe and readily available and hence should be exploited in the formulation of cosmetic products. This study recommends further evaluation of lipstick for safety and efficacy. In addition, the stability of the formulated lipstick under different storage conditions should be performed.
Postmortem of traffic accident deaths in Kenya: Indicators of alcohol intoxication
Authors: Peter Wangai Kiama
Published: October 2022

This study sought to establish the magnitude of fatalities resulting from road traffic accidents and their relation to alcohol intoxication to inform public health policy on the need for their prevention. This descriptive prospective study was undertaken at the city Mortuary, Nairobi. This study included all cases of deaths from road traffic accidents for twelve consecutive months. Data was analysed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics using means, medians and modes were used to test for age and gender differences. Road traffic accidents contribute to violent deaths; road traffic accident deaths in Kenya are associated with alcohol intoxication. The male gender is more involved. The study recommends that road safety and alcohol abuse be interrogated more as a cause of unnatural death. Deaths caused by road traffic accidents are a major problem. Public health measures and policies must be implemented to address this malady. Further road traffic accidents show a positive correlation with alcohol intoxication. Males were more prone to road traffic accidents; society should address the plight of the male child.
Vulnerability of agro-pastoral community resulting from oil exploration activities at Lokichar-Kochodin basin in Turkana county
Authors: Kirui Agnes Cheptoo
Published: October 2022

Take-over of land from the pastoral communities in Turkana County for oil exploration and development has primarily affected the livelihoods of communities living in the region due to exposure to hazardous risks. This study has highlighted research that was conducted to determine the nature of vulnerability of households residing in the Lokichar-Kochodin basin, an oil mining plant. Employing a cross-sectional survey research design, the author collects both qualitative and quantitative data using questionnaires, focus group discussion (FGD) guides, and key informant interview (KII) guides for which analysis was performed using (SPSS) Version 21 and Nvivo, respectively. The study finds that oil-related activities cost native individuals and their households their land, health, and general livelihoods, increasing their vulnerability to life loss. Reduced livelihood opportunities, droughts and disease burden, the exposure of socio-economic endowment, and risk/erosion of household occupations are among other aspects identified in this study. Therefore the study recommends the resettlement of the displaced households in line with plans that comply with international directives and laws to ensure a sustainable future for the pastoral communities.
Effect of work planning on employee performance in private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Kandie Dorcas , Kipsang Kipkelwon Stanley
Published: October 2022

This study aimed at examining work planning’s effect on employee performance in Private Hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. An Explanatory research design approach was adopted. The study population consisted of all 2,298 employees of 31 private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. A sample of 317 was utilised for the study. The data was collected with the aid of a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics did the data analysis with the aid of SPSS software. The hypothesis was tested through the entry regression analysis technique. Evidence obtained from the analysis confirmed work planning ((β = .483, ρ < 0.05) had a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Based on the findings, the study recommends that private hospitals consider work planning to enhance employee performance and overall organisation performance. The framework builds on the important themes of employee performance and shows their relevance in practice through work planning. Thus, the study partly contributes to the inconclusive debate on time management practices and employee performance nexus by arguing that work planning, a dimension of time management practices, has a direct effect on employee performance which is more important in enhancing organisational performance.
PENEGAKAN HUKUM PIDANA TERHADAP KURIR MARKETPLACE PENGANTAR BARANG YANG MENYELESAIKAN ORDER TRANSAKSI ELEKTRONIK FIKTIF
Authors: Nurlina Husnita  , Nella Sumika Putri  , Ajie Ramdan
Published: October 2022

Perkembangan teknologi di era digital telah memunculkan platform marketplace yang memberikan kemudahan dalam melakukan transaksi jual beli secara online. Keberadaan promo dalam platform marketplace memunculkan daya tarik tersendiri bagi masyarakat. Dalam praktiknya terdapat oknum yang melakukan transaksi elektronik fiktif untuk mendapatkan jumlah promo yang banyak. Kurir marketplace pengantar barang memiliki peran yang penting dalam terselesaikannya order transaksi elektronik fiktif. Perbuatan transaksi elektronik fiktif merupakan tindak pidana sebagaimana Pasal 378 KUHP dan Pasal 35 UU ITE jo. Pasal 51 Ayat (1) UU ITE. Meskipun terlibat dalam suatu tindak pidana, kenyataannya terhadap kurir tersebut tidak dilakukan penegakan hukum pidana. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji penegakan hukum pidana terhadap kurir marketplace pengantar barang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum untuk menjawab permasalahan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa faktor dan hambatan yang membuat penegakan hukum pidana terhadap kurir marketplace pengantar barang yang menyelesaikan order transaksi elektronik fiktif pada akhirnya tidak dilakukan.
PENYELESAIAN TINDAK PIDANA RINGAN MELALUI PROSES KEARIFAN LOKAL SEBAGAI BAGIAN DARI RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Authors: Des Maicho Elwin  , Edgar Michael Parinussa
Published: October 2022

Restorative justice in the criminal justice system is justice whose process involves all parties in a particular crime and jointly solve problems and deal with future consequences. One way that can be used is to consider the local wisdom that exists in an area. This study aims to find out how the process of resolving minor crimes through the process of Local Wisdom as part of Restorative Justice in the Wasuponda community, especially the Padoe custom and being able to find out what are the obstacles faced by the customary council and law enforcement officers in resolving minor crimes through the wisdom process. as part of restorative justice in the Wasuponda community.

This study uses a normative-empirical research method. The data used in the research is secondary data (Library Research) in the form of laws, books, journals, and scientific articles related to the title, then primary data for field research (Field Research) based on interviews with the Padoe customary council. . The data obtained were then analyzed by the author in a descriptive-qualitative manner. The results of the study indicate that the process of Local Wisdom as part of restorative justice in the community with Padoe Customs in Wasuponda has been carried out for a long time. The Wasuponda Sector Police coordinates with the Padoe Customary Council in dealing with minor crimes as a fair, fast and low-cost decision. To support the sustainability of the implementation of justice with local wisdom, it is necessary to socialize to the community regarding the process of resolving minor crimes in local wisdom as part of restorative justice so that there is understanding in the community.
Some Noteworthy Issues in Joint Species Distribution Modeling for Plant Data
Authors: Gelfand Alan E.
Published: October 2022

Joint species distribution modeling is attracting increasing attention in the literature these days, recognizing the fact that single species modeling fails to take into account expected dependence/interaction between species. This short paper offers discussion that attempts to illuminate five noteworthy technical issues associated with such modeling in the context of plant data. In this setting, the joint species distribution work in the literature considers several types of species data collection. For convenience of discussion, we focus on joint modeling of presence/absence data. For such data, the primary modeling strategy has been through introduction of latent multivariate normal random variables. These issues address the following: (i) how the observed presence/absence data is linked to the latent normal variables as well as the resulting implications with regard to modeling the data sites as independent or spatially dependent, (ii) the incompatibility of point referenced and areal referenced presence/absence data in spatial modeling of species distribution, (iii) the effect of modeling species independently/marginally rather than jointly within site, with regard to assessing species distribution, (iv) the interpretation of species dependence under the use of latent multivariate normal specification, and (v) the interpretation of clustering of species associated with specific joint species distribution modeling specifications. It is hoped that, by attempting to clarify these issues, ecological modelers and quantitative ecologists will be able to better appreciate some subtleties that are implicit in this growing collection of modeling ideas. In this regard, this paper can serve as a useful companion piece to the recent survey/comparison article by [33] in Methods in Ecology and Evolution.
Program MBKM: Magang Industri di UMKM Marasoe
Authors: Firmansyah Yayan , Saffanah Indah Eva , Nurhamidah Isna Amelia , Sitorus Esra Mariana , Aryani Desy
Published: October 2022

Magang industri ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengalaman kepada mahasiswa agar dapat mengimplementasikan apa yang telah dipelajari di Program Studi Administrasi Bisnis ke dalam kegiatan nyata di dunia bisnis. Kegiatan ini bermanfaat untuk menambah pengetahuan tentang cara menjalankan bisnis. Mulai dari pemilihan bahan produk, pemilihan target pasar, cara melakukan promosi yang menarik perhatian target pasar, dan mengetahui cara melayani konsumen dengan baik atau menghadapi konsumen yang komplain. Metode pelaksanaannya dilakukan secara online pada bisnis online atasan wanita “Marasoe”. Hasil yang diperoleh dari magang industri ini adalah ilmu yang bermanfaat bagi mahasiswa. Sedangkan bagi perusahaan, mendapatkan referensi desain pakaian untuk produksi masa depan, referensi desain pakaian hasil karya mahasiswa terjual habis, sehingga meningkatkan minat pelanggan terhadap Marasoe, mendapatkan bantuan ide konten, mendapatkan bantuan dalam membalas pesan yang masuk, dan mendapatkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam pengikut Instagram.