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ASSESSING GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES AS COMPONENTS OF ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION
Authors: Khan Poonam , Mandal Nikhil Ranjan
Published: April 2023

Professional institutions around the world equip students with attributes required for their specific professional field. There are different admission criteria including various psychological tests for examining the intelligence and aptitude of the prospective candidates. These psychological tests examine students for their behavioral, logical, spatial, semantic and mathematical reasoning skills. The examination of these aspects in these categories help the institutes in selection of suitable candidates. In India, students essentially need to undertake one of the two national-level entrance examinations – the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains - Paper 2 or the National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA). Architecture education prepares students globally, to face issues related to the built environment. Formal architecture education emerged as a creative field requiring abilities of imagination, three- dimensional visualization of different forms along with knowledge of aesthetics and technical expertise of different subjects like building sciences, construction, structures and verbal-graphical-communication skills essential for the stability and sustenance of the building design in the profession. The components of architecture education have been classified by eminent scholars in various stances as design, knowledge and skills. The current research deals with the process of firstly, the enquiry of the expected graduate attributes of students of architecture education. This is done by reviewing various documents of eminence, worldwide. The derived graduate attributes ensure the similarities and differences in architecture education globally. Secondly, the graduate attributes are coded as per the mentioned components of architecture education, as design, knowledge and skills. The two consecutive studies ascertains that the expected graduate attributes are in alignment with the components of architecture education and with the aspects examined in various tests of intelligence and aptitude.
Future of Gender Equity in Healthcare
Authors: Chaturvedi Shailja
Published: April 2023

Globally there is an increasing participation of women in the general workforce, but the healthcare workforce has always had a higher proportion of women. It is estimated that the majority of the 75% of women who constitute the global health workforce mostly occupy the lower ranks. Among doctors, women are under-represented in positions of power and influence.
 
This article aims to increase awareness of factors that impede the potential of women doctors, and considers initiatives that could be implemented in the healthcare sector to address the gender inequality, including a fair representation in positions of leadership and influence. Although this article will focus primarily on issues related to gender equality, the author recognises the impact of intersectionality of the factors that contribute to differential attainment.
 
Diverse workforces tend to perform better in productivity, innovation, balanced decision-making and job satisfaction. There is research suggesting that women doctors have better communication skills, spend more time with patients, adhere better to guidelines and may even have better outcomes in healthcare decision-making. Women tend to anchor their leadership in purpose and impact rather than personal ambitions or power; demonstrate emotional intelligence in inspiring their teams, and promote collaborative working in the interest of the organisations they lead.
 
There is an opportunity to learn from initiatives that promote women in leadership roles, as well as published reviews that encourage organisations to address gender disparity in pay and positions of influence. Now is the time to add the multiple dimensions of diversity and intersectionality to this initiative for gender equality and justice in the medical workforce.
 
Keywords: Equity, leadership, woman doctor
A Special Military Operation in the Context of Russia's Interpretation
Authors: Galba Jaroslav , Spišák Ján
Published: April 2023

The Russia has presented the ongoing war in Ukraine by the term special military operation, whose goals were declared by Russian President Putin in terms of demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine. In the wider context, there is an imperial effort of Russia to enforce its power and influence in the region by an offensive and aggressive war. The authors define the fundamental difference between a special operation and the so-called special military operation in the context of contemporary interpretation of the Kremlin. They further argue the way in which Russia is trying to justify the war and discuss its reality in terms of international law.
Education in the BRICS countries and the likely impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Wolhuter C. C.
Published: April 2023

One of the key features of the contemporary world is the project of massive global education expansion, driven by high expectations related to the role of education as the most powerful instrument available to humanity to meet the challenges of the contemporary era. However, three quarters of a century after the beginning of this global education expansion project, it is still far from proper completion, facing immense challenges in terms of quality, inclusiveness and equality. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic aggravated and accentuated the deficiencies of this project. The present position paper claims that the experience of the BRICS education systems during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a valuable lesson for the rest of the world. The BRICS countries were able to provide equitable quality education for all, and also ensure that education contributed to their economic development and economic development of the Global South at large. This paper argues that the pandemic presents an opportunity and a compelling need to restructure education globally, developing education models suitable for the Global South. The constellation of BRICS countries, as the vanguard of the Global South, has a crucial role to play.
Three new species of the Clubiona corticalis group (Araneae, Clubionidae) from China
Authors: Wu Panlong , Chen Yang , Zhang Feng
Published: April 2023

Three new species of the Clubiona corticalis group in China are described: Clubiona bidactylinasp. nov., C. camelasp. nov., and C. subhuimingsp. nov.
Changer de travail, changer de vie ? Le cas des reconversions de travailleurs « intellectuels » dans des métiers artisanaux
Authors: Dain Antoine
Published: April 2023

À l’heure où des reconversions professionnelles atypiques, depuis les professions intellectuelles supérieures vers l’artisanat, semblent se banaliser, il est possible de s’interroger sur les répercussions de ces mobilités professionnelles radicales sur la vie quotidienne. La reconversion est en effet susceptible de s’articuler avec un changement plus général du quotidien – parce qu’on cherche à mettre en cohérence son activité professionnelle avec un style de vie (effectif ou désiré), ou parce que le changement de métier nécessite d’adapter son quotidien. En nous appuyant sur trois cas de reconversions artisanales, nous réfléchissons aux liens entre changement professionnel et transformation du quotidien.
Un quotidien hors du quotidien : expériences du temps et du vivre ensemble dans une occupation lycéenne à Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Amalric David
Published: April 2023

Rares sont les mobilisations qui engagent leurs participants au point d’occuper presque entièrement leur quotidien. C’est le cas des mouvements lycéens de 2015-2016 au Brésil, qui ont déployé un mode d’action jusque-là inédit : l’occupation nuit et jour des établissements par les lycéens et leur transformation simultanée en lieux de mobilisation, en lieux de vie et en lieux d’activités pédagogiques alternatives. La mobilisation s’est donc confondue avec la mise en place d’une vie quotidienne collective, qu’il s’est agi d’organiser et d’inventer de toutes pièces, rompant avec la routine scolaire pour en inaugurer une autre. À partir des matériaux ethnographiques recueillis au cours des deux mois passés à participer à une occupation, je tente ici d’explorer de quoi est fait ce quotidien d’une occupation lycéenne : comment il est vécu et comment il est produit au jour le jour par les occupants, dans un bricolage organisationnel qui cherche à combiner les exigences du bon fonctionnement collectif et celles de la projection utopique – puisqu’il s’agit aussi de faire exister dès maintenant l’école (et la société) telles que les lycéens voudraient qu’elles soient.
L’effet de désastre en temps réel
Authors: Nahoum-Grappe Véronique
Published: April 2023

Il s’agit, dans cet article, de présenter une approche phénoménologique, compréhensive, de l’effet d’un désastre dans les vies quotidiennes en temps de paix, dans un groupe de personnes précaires françaises, et en temps de guerre, dans certains camps de réfugiés (ex-Yougoslavie, 1991-1995). Dans une situation d’insécurité majeure, le rapport au sommeil, aux consommations, au corps, aux objets, au temps et à l’espace se modifie parfois provisoirement, parfois définitivement : l’effet du malheur produit une réduction du temps investi comme réel autour du présent, voire de l’instant, ainsi qu’un fort sentiment de désaffiliation, entraînant une forme de solitude particulière, que partagent à des degrés divers les couches précaires, en temps de paix, et les réfugiés, en temps de guerre.
Violences organisationnelles et souffrance éthique en animalerie
Authors: Pietri Marina
Published: April 2023

L’article relate une intervention en psychodynamique du travail dans une animalerie, qui a fait suite au repérage par la médecine du travail de situations de souffrance. Des agents dénonçaient une violence managériale à leur encontre qui, au fond, en masquait une autre, à laquelle tous participaient indirectement et silencieusement : celle exercée contre les animaux. Le travail mené a contribué à l’émergence de nouvelles formes de coopération.
Apprendre à « vendre n’importe quoi à n’importe qui » : banalisation des torsions éthiques et de la violence en milieu académique
Authors: Debout Frédérique
Published: April 2023

À partir d’une observation participante à un dispositif d’intégration d’enseignant·es-chercheur·euses en période de stagiairisation et constitué de jeux d’improvisation théâtrale demandant aux participant·es de « vendre n’importe quoi à n’importe qui », cet article examine comment l’œuvre commune de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche subit des torsions visant à la rendre plus proche du « marché ». S’appuyant sur d’autres dispositifs « ludiques » progressant dans l’Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche (ESR), l’auteure propose des axes d’analyse de ce dispositif et des rapports qu’il entretient avec des mutations organisationnelles et structurelles du champ académique. Il s’agit alors de montrer que les torsions éthiques en question participent à la banalisation de la violence dans l’ESR.
Mind the Gap : avancées et résistances dans la prise en charge des violences sexuelles et sexistes dans le monde académique (2002-2022)
Authors: Andro Armelle
Published: April 2023

La lutte contre les violences sexuelles et sexistes dans l’enseignement supérieur et la recherche en France a connu un indéniable coup d’accélérateur à la suite du mouvement #MeToo. Cela faisait alors plus d’une quinzaine d’années qu’au sein du monde académique des voix s’élevaient pour dénoncer cette réalité. Si les dispositifs de prévention et de prise en charge existent depuis lors, les freins et les difficultés à leur réelle mise en œuvre restent nombreux.
Résonances augustiniennes du parcours synodal
Authors: Quicke Gabriel
Published: April 2023

Vatican  ii a redécouvert la vision dynamique du Christ total qu’est l’Église tendue entre un déjà-là et un pas-encore, l’Église pèlerine, peuple de Dieu en chemin. La beauté autant que la nécessité du « cheminer ensemble » expérimentées depuis Vatican  ii ont été particulièrement manifestées au cœur de la consultation du processus synodal en cours. À l’écoute de l’évêque d’Hippone, qui a développé une spiritualité de l’être-ensemble enracinée dans la communion de grâce, l’A. médite sur le processus synodal actuel. L’Église est en construction, le parcours synodal en révèle la beauté, celle de « cheminer ensemble » avec le désir de Dieu et dans la charité fraternelle.
Y a-t-il un avenir pour la vie consacrée ? Et pour l’Église ?
Authors: Hausman Noëlle
Published: April 2023

La crise des abus conduit à regarder de plus près l’avenir de la vie consacrée, après un siècle d’ aggiornamento de la vie religieuse et de manifestations attribuées à l’Esprit dans les communautés dites nouvelles. Les réformes de la vie communautaire du monde religieux suffiront-elles ? Une incroyable institutionnalisation de la vie consacrée ne l’a-t-elle pas sclérosée, tandis qu’elle se trouvait – comme les dernières émergences de cette forme de vie – aux prises avec le défi de l’espérance pascale ? Si tout est à refaire, tout est-il à jeter ? Au fond, les prémices d’une métamorphose de la vie consacrée n’annoncent-elles pas ce qui est espéré de toute l’Église ?
« Remarques sur l’histoire du mot “surnaturel” ». La genèse tourmentée d’un article d’Henri de Lubac
Authors: Joassart Bernard
Published: April 2023

À l’occasion de la parution prochaine de Surnaturel. Le désir naturel de Dieu , de la collection des « Cahiers de la NRT  », cet article décrit le processus de publication d’un premier article du père de Lubac, « Remarques sur l’histoire du mot “surnaturel” », paru dans la Nouvelle Revue Théologique en 1934. Les diverses censures théologiques et ecclésiastiques auxquelles le jésuite lyonnais tint tête dans un dialogue serré avec le directeur de la revue montrent que les difficultés qui surgiront lors de la publication de Surnaturel , en 1946, étaient déjà largement en germe douze ans plus tôt.
Effets préliminaires d’une consultation préopératoire infirmière auprès des patients devant subir une arthroplastie de la hanche ou du genou : une étude préexpérimentale
Authors: Bell Marie-Paule , Ramirez Garcia Maria Pilar , Thievenaz Joris , Zehr Justine
Published: April 2023

Introduction : une grande proportion de personnes devant subir une arthroplastie de la hanche ou du genou éprouvent de l’anxiété préopératoire, prédictive de douleur postopératoire. Objectif : évaluer les effets préliminaires d’une consultation infirmière préopératoire intégrant de l’éducation thérapeutique avec de la relaxation sur l’anxiété pré- et postopératoire et la douleur postopératoire dans cette population. Méthode : devis préexpérimental avec un seul groupe en plusieurs temps de mesure, avant et après la consultation infirmière, la veille de la chirurgie et durant le séjour hospitalier. Résultats : au total, 92 personnes ont participé à l’étude. Il y a une diminution significative et progressive de l’anxiété et de la douleur. La diminution de l’anxiété avant/après la consultation (T0-T1) est corrélée à l’anxiété la veille de la chirurgie (T2), l’anxiété pendant le séjour (T3) et la douleur postopératoire. Discussion : cette consultation infirmière en préopératoire semble efficace pour diminuer l’anxiété pré- et postopératoire et la douleur postopératoire dans cette population. Conclusion : cette étude démontre la pertinence de continuer à étudier cette combinaison thérapeutique dans la gestion de l’anxiété et la douleur pré- et postopératoire dans un essai clinique à répartition aléatoire.
Pas de deux au pays de la diversification alimentaire
Authors: Deligne Isabelle
Published: April 2023

Le moment de la diversification alimentaire des jeunes enfants peut être une étape féconde dans la vie d’une famille. Occasion d’introduire l’enfant dans une culture, au sens d’une certaine façon de vivre ensemble, de prendre sa place dans le groupe, de prendre soin de soi, de devenir sujet au contact des adultes. Les sources d’influence sont nombreuses et intéressantes à questionner avec les parents.
Expériences de la téléconsultation par les sages-femmes libérales françaises pendant la crise du COVID-19
Authors: Baumann Sophie , Gaucher Laurent , Mahrez Inès , Gautier Sylvain , Rousseau Anne
Published: April 2023

Contexte : Dans le contexte de la pandémie COVID-19, le gouvernement français a autorisé la pratique des téléconsultations pour les sages-femmes à partir du 20 mars 2020. Une enquête par questionnaire menée auprès de 1 491 sages-femmes libérales a rapporté que 88,5 % d’entre elles avaient mis en œuvre cette pratique. Nous avons donc souhaité explorer leurs motivations et la façon dont elles ont intégré cette nouvelle modalité d’exercice dans leur pratique. Méthodes : Nous avons mené 22 entretiens semi-directifs auprès de sages-femmes libérales ayant mis en place des téléconsultations depuis leur autorisation. L’étude, réalisée entre mai et juillet 2020, a pris fin lorsque la saturation des résultats a été atteinte. Une analyse de contenu a permis de dégager les récurrences et les exceptions dans le discours. Résultats : Les principales motivations des sages-femmes libérales à proposer des téléconsultations étaient de maintenir l’accès aux soins pour les femmes et présever leur propre activité professionnelle. Elles pointaient un certain nombre de limites, parmi lesquelles la question du secret professionnel et de la garantie de la confidentialité, ou encore l’inégalité d’accès aux soins en lien avec la fracture numérique. L’intégration de la téléconsultation dans leur pratique a permis de mettre en lumière et valoriser le travail d’accompagnement réalisé par les sages-femmes jusqu’à présent peu visible et reconnu. Conclusion : Les sages-femmes se sont rapidement approprié les téléconsultations qui ont, depuis le confinement, été pérennisées. Cet outil permet une aide à la continuité des soins, mais pose également de nouvelles questions d’égalité d’accès aux soins.
Enjeux actuels et pistes de solution pour améliorer les couvertures vaccinales antigrippales dans les milieux ruraux
Authors: Sirois Audrey , Deli Gueu Sylvain , Parent Andrée-Anne , Bergeron Dave A.
Published: April 2023

Introduction : Malgré l’impact positif de la vaccination sur la santé, les couvertures vaccinales antigrippales au niveau mondial demeurent faibles pour certains groupes de population. Au Québec, les couvertures vaccinales chez les populations atteintes de maladies chroniques demeurent en deçà de ce qui est attendu par la santé publique. Cette situation étant aussi perceptible en région rurale, il s’avère nécessaire de réfléchir sur les enjeux actuels associés aux faibles couvertures vaccinales au sein de cette population spécifique. But de l’étude : Ce commentaire a pour but d’explorer l’importance d’obtenir une compréhension multifactorielle du problème soulevé afin de proposer des pistes de solution visant à augmenter les couvertures vaccinales antigrippales auprès des personnes vivant en région rurale.
Teaching Decision Optimization for Sustainable Development of Students
Authors: Kang Dongning , Gao Xia , Liang Liang
Published: April 2023

With the shift of the global education view to humanism, more and more scholars and experts have gradually deepened their research on sustainable development ability of students in higher vocational colleges. As for sustainable development of students, the core and basic point is to develop their personality and teach them in accordance with their aptitude. As a bridge and link between teaching thinking and practice of teachers, their teaching decisions need to fully take into consideration the sustainable development of students, which is of great significance to future employment, job transfer and promotion of students. Therefore, this paper studies the teaching decision optimization (TDO) for the sustainable development of students. First of all, a related teaching decision model is constructed. Then this paper proposes the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) of teaching decision path based on progress rate, gives the principle of selecting TDO template, designs three different optimization models for ordinary particles, high-quality particles and progress particles and represents the optimization strategy of teaching decision path. Finally, experimental results verify the effectiveness of the optimization model.
Do Digital Skills and Internet Access Boost Women's Empowerment?
Authors: Lorente-Bayona Laura Vanesa , Moreno-Enguix María del Rocío , Gras-Gil Ester
Published: April 2023

Women's empowerment has become a key variable in determining the degree of development of women's rights and their importance in the social and economic development of different countries. New technologies and especially the internet have facilitated access to all kinds of information and knowledge and contribute to improving the situation of women in all areas. The purpose of this chapter is to analyze how internet penetration development and other country characteristics influence women's empowerment. The results show that empowerment increases as the number of internet users increases. It is observed that all the control variables have a positive and significant influence on empowerment in developing countries.
Women Empowerment in India
Authors: Agarwal Monika , Nagariya Ramji , Patel Bharat Singh , Sharma Priyanshu , Baral Manish Mohan , Mukherjee Subhodeep
Published: April 2023

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have attracted the continued attention of national governments, international bodies, private organizations, civil societies, and NGOs. ICT has the potential to act as an influential method for promoting gender equality and social-economic and political empowerment of women. The chapter describes a number of ICT-backed initiatives in different countries targeted towards various concerns of women such as health, education, violence, governance, income, etc. It demonstrates the ability of ICT for empowering women especially those belonging to the marginalized group. This chapter examines the key challenges including technical, social, and economic to the usage of ICT for women's development as well as suggests initiatives for initiatives for national governments, policy makers, and organizations focusing on the issue of women empowerment.
Environmental DNA survey indicates arrival of quagga mussel in Ticino River basin
Authors: Capelli Camilla , Mauri Federica , Pianta Elisa , Rotta Federica , Lepori Fabio
Published: April 2023

The quagga mussel Dreissena rostriformis bugensis is an invasive species that has recently spread to Western Europe, causing major impacts on aquatic ecosystems and human activities. We considered lakes Lugano and Maggiore (Ticino River basin, Italy and Switzerland) to be at high risk of colonization due to leisure boat traffic from already-colonized lakes. We performed an environmental DNA based survey to detect any quagga mussel invasions in these lakes as early as possible. The results of the survey confirmed the presence of this species in the lakes and support the use of molecular approaches for the early detection of invasive mussels.
The effects of prognostic factors on transplant and mortality of patients with end-stage liver disease using Markov multistate model
Authors: Madreseh Elham , Mahmoudi Mahmood , Nassiri Toosi Mohssen , Abolghasemi Jamileh , Zeraati Hojjat
Published: April 2023

Background:

Decompensated cirrhosis patients have a high risk of death which can be considerably reduced with liver transplantation (LT). This study aimed to simultaneously investigate the effect of some patients' characteristics on mortality among those with/without LT and also LT incident.

Materials and Methods:

In this historical cohort study, the information from 780 eligible patients aged 18 years or older was analyzed by the Markov multistate model; they had been listed between 2008 and 2014, needed a single organ for initial orthotopic LT, and followed at least for up to 5 years.

Results:

With a median survival time of 6 (5–8) years, there were 275 (35%) deaths. From 255 (33%) patients who had LT, 55 (21%) subsequently died. Factors associated with a higher risk of mortality and LT occurrence were included: higher model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.16, confidence interval [CI]: 1.09–1.24 and HR = 1.22, CI: 1.41–1.30) and ascites complication (HR = 2.34, CI: 1.74–3.16 and HR = 11.43, CI: 8.64–15.12). Older age (HR = 1.03, CI: 1.01–1.06), higher creatinine (HR = 6.87, CI: 1.45–32.56), and autoimmune disease versus hepatitis (HR = 2.53, CI: 1.12–5.73) were associated with increased risk of mortality after LT.

Conclusion:

The MELD and ascites are influential factors on waiting list mortality and occurrence of LT. Total life expectancy is not influenced by higher MELD.
An overview of the beneficial attributes and usage of Aduwa (Balanites aegyptiaca) in Foods and medicinal medicine
Authors: Isa K. A. , Bamalli Z. , Igwe E.C. , Yunusa A. K.
Published: April 2023

Aduwa (Balanites eagyptiaca) is also called desert dates in English. It is a thorny plant species which dwells in the drier parts of Africa down to the Arabian Gulf and some parts of Asia. Locally, the Aduwa fruit is eaten as snack, while the seed are used in oil extraction. The drawback of Aduwa fruits is the distinctive pungent taste which makes the fruit unpalatable to many people. Despite the pungent taste of the fruit, the Aduwa fruit contains many other functional compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids and saponins a structurally complex phytochemicals which is important in the human body. Both the Aduwa pulp, leaves and seeds contain important nutrients like carbohydrate (8-62%), protein (9-32%), lipid content of 2-49% and dietary fibre (2-30%). Other nutrients like vitamins and minerals are also present in the Aduwa parts. This paper presents a review on Aduwa plant parts with regard to science and traditions. Discussions on the medicinal compound and medicinal application, food application and phytochemical compounds are equally presented. The paper finally concludes with the potential use of the plant in functional food application.
Influence of Phosphorus and Zinc Application on Leaf Area Ratio (LAR) of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Varieties in the Scrub Savanna of Nigeria
Authors: Kiri Idris Z. , Sawa F.B.J. , Abdul S.D. , Gani A. M.
Published: April 2023

Currently there is increasing attention to evaluate the possible Relative Growth Rate (RGR) of plant species, and to evaluate whether the disparities are principally caused by structural or by physiological characters. Leaf area ratio (LAR) of plant is defined as leaf area per unit total plant biomass and net assimilation rate. Phosphorus (P) and Zinc (Zn) are the most important factors affecting LAR of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). Two field trials were conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering Research Farm of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, North Eastern, Nigeria, between 2006 and 2007. The experiments consisted of fifty-four (54) treatments consisting of six varieties by three SSP levels by three Zinc levels. The objective of this study was to examine whether there are disparities in the LAR of cowpea varieties at different P and Zn levels or none? Bauchi is located at 100 22’, N latitude and 900 47’ E longitude at about 109.45m above sea level. Results indicated that year, varieties, P and Zn were found to have significant (P<0.05) effect on LAR. Kanannado recorded the highest LAR than other five varieties. The differences in LAR observed in the varieties may be attributed to the differences in phenotypes and climatic factors such as rainfall, sunshine and availability of nutrients. The increase in LAR indicated an encouraging influence on crop growth rate, dry matter and yield. Application of SSP at 50kgha-1 to Kanannado and IT89KD-288 was observed to be more valuable for enhancement of LAR and hence recommended for growers in the study area.
Effect of African Swine Fever Infection on Some Blood Parameters in Pigs from Selected Local Government Areas in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Adenaike E. A.
Published: April 2023

African swine fever (ASF) is a notifiable highly infectious lethal haemorrhagic diseasein domestic pigs. Indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). was carried out to detect antibodies against ASF virus and haematological investigations were also carried out on blood samples collected from one hundred and eighty seven pigs from various piggries and slaughter houses from selected Local Government Areas in Benue State Nigeria. Thirteen (6.95%) pigs were . positive to ELISA haematological investigations consisting of packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell count (RBC), and white blood cell count (WBC). The mean PCV, RBC and WBC values of pigs negative for ASF were 32.38 +10.94, 7.49 +5.32, 8.38 +10.64/ml. respectively while the values of pigs positive for ASF were 35.50 +11.35, 10.03 +4.05 and 9.10 +-6.-25/ml. respectively. It was observed that the mean PCV values (35.50+11.35) of the sero-positive pigs and sero-negative pigs (32.38+10.94) were not significantly different from the normal value; it was also observed that the sero-positive pigs had higher mean WBC count than the normal and also mean seronegative pigs. In conclusion, ASF infection caused increase in the mean values of PCV, RBC and WBC counts.
Medicinal potential of Leptadenia hastata: A Review
Authors: Yaro R.S. , Deeni Y.Y. , Abdullahi M. , Bala I. , Kawo A.H
Published: April 2023

Leptadenia. hastata is a climbing shrub produces many flexible latex that become woody at the bottom. Research studies confirmed that L. hastata Medicinal Properties as source of medical potential remedies for thousands of years. Investigations show that until now more than 80% of African populat on use single or combine pl ant extracts for their everyday health care needs. This is not due to poverty only, but the richness of African plant species that have ealing properties known throughout the ages. L. hastata is useful tropical plant and an African plant, found evenly distributed in Kano and Jigawa States, Nigeria which is used as nutriment as well as for medical purposes due to its heal th promoting properties. Traditional healers use L. hastata to treat many diseases as hypertension, sexual impotence,trypanosomiasis, acute rhinopharyngitis in quantitative and qualitative terms, the leaves of L. hastata can be in biomedical research. In vivo studies showed the antifertility effect of L . hastata leaves extract s which can be useful for hormonal therapy replacement. Herein, the ecology, tr aditional medicinal uses, phyto chemistry, toxicity and pharmacology of L. hastata in consideration of i ts antifertility activity are re viewed.
Historical analysis of animal diseases: Nagana in Southwestern Ethiopia, Gambella.
Authors: Yalew Shimels Ayele
Published: April 2023

Animals and humans have been intimate companions since antiquity. The history of animals discloses diverse episodes in human history. However, the history of animal disease via humans has been the least researched theme. Therefore, this study aimed to explore animal disease history with a special focus on Nagana in Gambella, Ethiopia. The study utilized content analysis of travelers’ accounts, archival documents, reports, and secondary sources. It revealed that nagana was endemic in the region due to the presence of dense forests, abundant game resources, and climatic factors. Nagana had direct and indirect repercussions. It caused the loss of domestic animals and productivity. It also influenced the economic, political, and cultural life of the people in Gambella. Moreover, limited prevention efforts exacerbated the repercussions of the disease.
Performance of high workability plaster mortar for water tanks
Authors: Makunza John K.
Published: April 2023

Cement sand mortar is frequently used as water proofing plaster layer for water retaining structures. However, the current practice of using standard mortar for plastering has shown to be infective due to observed leakages and low durability of some water retaining structures. In the effort of solving these problems, materials engineers have used artificial chemicals like Zypex to control leakages and improve durability with some success. This paper reports on a study done to address the use of high workability plaster mortar as a solution to meet serviceability requirements for water retaining structures. The study involved the development of mix ratios 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 for standard mortar mixes and using the same mix ratios with different doses of super-plasticizer from 0.00% to 0.50%, testing all mortar mixes for physical properties then determining their performances. The performance of mortar mixes was investigated in terms of workability, unit weight, strength development, tensile strength and water absorption. The test results have indicated high performance and suitability of high workability mortar mixes forplastering water retaining structures.
Women and Nature for Plunder: an Ecofeminist Study of Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People
Authors: Ajibola Opeyemi , Okoli Blessing
Published: April 2023

Nature and women have through all ages been victims of exploitation, oppression and subjugation. Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People recreates the exploitation of both nature and woman. While A Man of the People has enjoyed wide-ranging critical examination, and unlike Things Fall Apart and Arrow of God which have been examined from ecocritical perspectives, not much has been done to underline Achebe’s ecofeminist underpinnings as depicted in the novel. This study, therefore, examines A Man of the People through the Ecofeminist critical lens as this allows for a nuanced examination of the connectedness of the domination of women and natural resources in the novel. By engaging Achebe’s all-time famous text, A Man of the People, through the Ecofeminist lens, the study serves to underscore the complex gendered drama that unfolds when women and nature are exploited by capitalist patriarchs. The study draws attention to Achebe’s master craftsmanship in exposing the complex network of forces that have over time sought to objectify women and nature, in service of selfish interests. The study concludes by drawing attention to Achebe’s vision for emancipating women and nature from bearing the brunt of capitalist modernity.
Exploring Trends in Music Entrepreneurship for Human Capacity Development in Nigeria: the Inherent Risks, and Risk Management Strategies
Authors: Okadigwe Mary Nkechi , Okeke Ikedimma Nwabufo
Published: April 2023

Global trends in music, dance and dramatic entertainment entrepreneurship such as composing and production of music, online music streaming, and dramatic acts shared on various social media platforms; show the developments as promising areas for human capacity development in Nigeria. With the unprecedented economic downturn, insecurity, high population index, diminishing GDP index, youthful restiveness, unemployment, and the devastations of Covid-19 ravaging the country; it becomes imperative that some alternative means of economic sustenance, wealth generation, job creation, and youthful engagement, be pursued through such an enterprise as music and dramatic entrepreneurship. This paper explored the feasibility of establishing Music, dance and dramatic entrepreneurial centres across the country where individuals can engage in learning several ramifications of entertainment entrepreneurship that behove them; sharpening their skills, learning the concomitant risks; and risk management strategies, with the hope of getting sponsorship from the government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), independent agencies, and private individuals after the completion of pieces of training. Data was sourced from accomplished entrepreneurs from the entertainment industry, youths, and the general public through questionnaires, interviews, and participant observation. Existing literature on music and drama entrepreneurship, Tik Tok also formed secondary data. The major Finding of this work shows that entrepreneurship in the entertainment sector can still foster despite the COVID-19 pandemic if stakeholders can draw on the unique opportunity of streaming via online platforms. It is recommended that entertainment content creators, investors, entrepreneurs, and managers should key into this window instead of continuing to bewail the pandemic.
LNL polycategories and doctrines of linear logic
Authors: Shulman Michael
Published: April 2023

We define and study LNL polycategories, which abstract the judgmental
structure of classical linear logic with exponentials. Many existing structures
can be represented as LNL polycategories, including LNL adjunctions, linear
exponential comonads, LNL multicategories, IL-indexed categories, linearly
distributive categories with storage, commutative and strong monads,
CBPV-structures, models of polarized calculi, Freyd-categories, and skew
multicategories, as well as ordinary cartesian, symmetric, and planar
multicategories and monoidal categories, symmetric polycategories, and linearly
distributive and *-autonomous categories. To study such classes of structures
uniformly, we define a notion of LNL doctrine, such that each of these classes
of structures can be identified with the algebras for some such doctrine. We
show that free algebras for LNL doctrines can be presented by a sequent
calculus, and that every morphism of doctrines induces an adjunction between
their 2-categories of algebras.
The Meaning of Concepts: Some Reflections on the Difficulties in Analysing State Crimes
Authors: Feierstein Daniel
Published: April 2023

The article analyses the different concepts used to conceptualise State Crimes (politicide, massacre, State Terrorism, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity) in order to explore the theoretical advantages and disadvantages in comparison with the concept of genocide. The article highlights the conceptual problems of the different terms and the theoretical strength of the concept of genocide when compared with any of the other possibilities.
Dissimilar Welding of AISI 304 and AISI 310 Steels Using Metal Inert Gas Welding
Authors: Hemalatha Palla , Kanthi Kiran N. Satya
Published: April 2023

Thermal, mechanical and chemical properties decides the quality of welding dissimilar metals, as controlling of welding variables is difficult to achieve the desired output of weld joint. Welding of dissimilar metals is a difficult task, as one has to take care of the metallurgical changes taking place in both the metals due to heat produced during welding. Proper selection of welding variables plays an important role in obtaining sound weld joint. Austenitic stainless steel plates of AISI 304 and AISI 310 are welded by MIG welding. Three factors namely filler wire feed rate, welding current and edge included angle are taken as input variables of welding. Grain size and hardness are the output variables. Fifteen combinations of experiments are conducted by considering Box Benhken Design for three factors and three levels. The effect of welding variables on grain size and hardness of the welded joint was studied. The welding variables were optimised using Response optimizer for minimum grain size and maximum hardness of weld joint.
Hurry to do good deeds
Authors: Makshanova Ya. E.
Published: April 2023

In the Ozherelievsky Railway College — a branch of PGUPS, the volunteer movement SD 3 “Hurry to do good deeds” has existed for more than 20 years. It currently has more than 500 people in its ranks — these are students, teachers, parents of students, college graduates. Volunteers work in many areas: help the elderly and people with disabilities; children left without parental care; homeless animals; participate in campaigns for a healthy lifestyle, etc.

Currently, the volunteer movement is developing the following areas: environmental volunteering; promotion of healthy lifestyles; creation; intellectual volunteering (when a person uses his professional skills and knowledge for the benefit of others free of charge); preservation of the history of their region; spiritual volunteering.

CD 3 is marked by many letters of thanks, diplomas and certificates. Projects win prizes in various competitions: in 2021, the social volunteering project “Hurry up to do good deeds” was awarded a 1st degree diploma in the “Best Volunteer” review competition of the volunteer movement of educational institutions of secondary vocational education administered by the Federal railroad agencies.
Industry competitive movement: new projects, prospects and opportunities
Authors: Razinkin N. E. , Sukhareva T. V. , Yushina O. G.
Published: April 2023

The article reflects the modern understanding of the competence of a specialist, indicates the strengthening of the practice-oriented educational programs, and also reveals the concept of including the competitive movement in the educational process of secondary vocational education in the specialties of the railway profile, the significance and prospects for the development of this direction.

The new format of professional skill championships, proposed by the non-profit organization “Association of Colleges and Technical Schools of Transport” and supported by the Federal Agency for Railway Transport and the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Additional Professional Education “Training and Methodological Center for Education in Railway Transport”, is considered in detail. It is important to note that today these are practically the only training competitions that unite educational organizations of railway transport in all directions and specialties.

The article will be useful not only for getting acquainted with the concept of this competition, but also for forming a methodology for using its results, introducing the competitive component into the educational process and improving the quality of training specialists for the transport industry.
The relative influence of leadership factors on employee retention in local government
Authors: LAMECK Dr.wilfred
Published: April 2023

The success of any organization depends on better retention of its employees. Studies on employee retention have reported on how best the organization can devise strategies for retaining its employees. Accordingly, individual and organizational factors have received significant attention over leadership style as a tool for inducing employee retention, particularly in remote areas. This study explores the existing leadership style and its influence on employee retention at Ikungi District Council Tanzania. Qualitative enquiry using a case study was carried out at Ikungi District. Documentary review and interviews were used to collect data. The data were analysed using content analysis and a thematic approach. The findings indicate that leadership style matter the most in employee retention as the decision to remain with the organization is highly determined by how well the subordinates interact with their supervisors
IDENTIFIKASI SENYAWA METABOLIT SEKUNDER DAN UJI TOKSISITAS HASIL FRAKSINASI EKSTRAK KULIT BUAH NAGA MERAH (Hylocereus polyrhizus)
Authors: Yana Yuli , Adhiksana Arief , Amborowati Cindi
Published: April 2023

East Kalimantan, especially the cities of Tana Paser, is one of the producers of dragon fruit, especially red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). The amount of consumer interest in red dragon fruit results in a large amount of dragon fruit peel waste that is not utilized. Several studies have shown that red dragon fruit skin extract has toxic properties that can be applied to cancer cells. So in this study, the extraction and fractionation process was carried out which was then continued with phytochemical tests and BSLT tests with the aim of knowing secondary metabolites in the aqueous extract fraction, ethyl acetate extract fraction and n-hexane extract fraction with phytochemical test methods and to determine the toxicity of the fraction. aqueous extract, ethyl acetate extract fraction and n-hexane extract fraction were carried out using the BSLT test method. The results of the phytochemical test showed that the aqueous fraction extract of dragon fruit peel contained alkaloids, phenolics and saponins. The extract of the ethyl acetate fraction of dragon fruit peel contains phenolics and flavonoids. Fralsi n-hexane dragon fruit peel \contains triterpenoids. The results of the BSLT test showed that the LC50 value of the aqueous fraction extract was 451.855 ppm, the ethyl acetate fraction extract was 374.024 ppm, and the n-hexane fraction extract was 312.176 ppm which overall was classified as moderately toxic. The highest toxicity effectiveness was shown in the n-hexane fraction extract with triterpenoid secondary metabolite compounds.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI CATATAN DAN PENGAWASAN HEWAN TERNAK MENGGUNAKAN QR CODE BERBASIS WEB DENGAN METODE AGILE
Authors: Fuady Tubagus , Amirudin Dadang , Surahmat Ahmad , Rifai Ahmad
Published: April 2023

Livestock as one of the mainstay sectors for development progress. The first role of animal husbandry is to produce high quality food ingredients such as: meat, milk and eggs which contain complete animal protein with essential amino acids. Second, livestock is also a source of income and employment opportunities for the community, in caring for it the community has a tradition of releasing buffalo, goats or sheep simultaneously in plantation areas, rice fields and even to the streets, this release makes it difficult for breeders to know which livestock belong to other breeders because livestock do not have markings, in recording mating data, administering vaccines, as well as the health condition of goats manually using a book. However, this will be very troublesome if the number of livestock being raised is very large, moreover the data that must be recorded is also complicated. With the existence of an Information System for livestock records and supervision using a web-based qr code with an agile method that utilizes the use of barcode technology. The data collection method used is interview, observation, literature study documentation. System development method created by Extreme Programming (XP). The Extreme Programming method is one of the most frequently used methodologies in Agile Development. With UML design. The purpose of designing this information system is that it is hoped that breeders can be assisted in recording and surveillance
Pengaruh Biota Plus Dan Pupuk Organik Cair Limbah Ternak Kerbau Terhadap Pertumbuhan Seledri (Apium graveolens L.) Dengan Teknik Budidaya Hidroponik
Authors: Haryati Berlian Zetikarya
Published: April 2023

Penelitian tentang Pengaruh Biota Plus dan Pupuk Organik Cair Limbah Ternak  Kerbau Terhadap Pertumbuhan Seledri (Apium graveolens L.) dengan  Teknik Budidaya Hidroponik, penelitian dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Mentirotiku, Kecamatan Rantepao, Kabupaten Toraja Utara  pada bulan Maret- Juni 2020. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan konsentrasi  Biota Plus dan POC Limbah Limbah Kerbau yang tepat untuk  pertumbuhan Tanaman Seledri. Penelitian merupakan  percobaan faktorial dengan 2 (dua) faktor yang disusun dalam rancangan acak kelompok (RAK). Faktor 1 adalah Biota Plus  terdiri dari tiga taraf perlakuan yaitu B1 =15 ml/l air, B2 =30 ml/l air, B3 = 45 ml/l air, sedangkan faktor 2 adalah pupuk organik cair limbah kerbau  terdiri dari empat taraf perlakuan yaitu P0 =0 ml/l air, P1 =2 ml/l air, P2 =4 ml/l air, P3 =6 ml/l air. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan Biota Plus 45 ml/l air memberikan hasil terbaik pada tinggi tanaman  helai daun, jumlah anakan, volume akar, dan bobot segar. Perlakuan  POC Limbah Ternak Kerbau 4 ml/I air memberikan hasil terbaik pada tinggi tanaman, jumlah helai daun, jumlah anakkan, volume akar, dan bobot segar terhadap pertumbumbuhan dan produksi tanamn seledri. Kombinasi POC Biota Plus 45 ml/l air  dan POC Limbah Kerbau 4 ml/l air memberikan pengaruh terbaik  terhadap tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan,volume akar, dan bobot segar tanaman.