bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Severe Neurological Manifestations of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults (MIS-A)
Authors: Maramattom Boby
Published: August 2022

Introduction; Multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS) is a para infectious or post infectious extra-pulmonary complication of COVID-19. Neurological complications are better described in children with multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS) in children (MIS-C). There is a paucity of literature about severe neurological manifestations of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A). Methods; Over a 22-month period, from June 2020 to December 2021, over 3450 COVID patients were admitted to our institution including 900 patients in the medical and COVID ICUs. Ten patients (1.1%) presented to us with MIS-A with severe neurological manifestations. Results; Severe neurological manifestations included transverse myelitis, COVID encephalitis, acute encephalopathy, status epilepticus and rhabdomyolytic myopathy. Our cohort had a high morbidity and mortality rate. Conclusions; Most patients with MIS-A had severe neurological involvement and a poor outcome.
Anthropometrics and Myocardial Infarction Risk: A Misleading Evidence Was Accepted by Cardiovascular Sciences When Errors of Bias Were Overlooked Worldwide. When Should We End Discussion about the Optimal Metric?
Authors: Castellanos Angel
Published: August 2022

Despite the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic, myocardial infarction remains the leading cause of cardiovascular deaths in Europe. Body mass index (BMI)-defined obesity is a major risk factor for myocardial infarction. However, in the association of anthropometrics and myocardial infarction, the lack of balance between the simple body measurements when comparing healthy and unhealthy cases has demonstrated that affects the outcome. Thus, regardless of association strength of anthropometrics, other criteria to judge the biological causality must be investigated. We aim to assess different studies worldwide to understand the key concepts to demonstrate association biases for anthropometrics when predicting myocardial infarction risk. In this approach, natural mathematical inequalities between simple measurements in healthy subjects were investigated. Weight, height, height/2, waist circumference and hip circumference mathematically represent absolute values that do not express mathematically equality for the true risk. That way, the mathematical concept of fraction or ratio in anthropometrics such as BMI, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) or waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) plays an important role. Thus, some anthropometrics may be seen as confounding variables when measuring high-risk body composition. Weight is a confounding factor without indicating a high-risk body composition, meaning that BMI is not fully predictive. WHR is a confounding variable concerning waist and WHtR due to imbalances between the mean hip–waist and hip–height, respectively, which indicates a protective overestimation for hip concerning waist and height. Waist measure may be a confounding variable concerning WHtR due to an imbalance in the mean waist–height. This occurs if, and only if, WHtR risk cut-off is >0.5 and if height is ignored as volume factor, therefore creating an overestimation of risk for waist circumference in the tallest people and underestimation in the shortest. Mathematically/anthropometrically, only WHtR-associated risk above BMI, waist and WHR holds true while considering it as a relative risk volume linked to a causal pathway of higher cardiometabolic risk. In conclusion, WHtR is the only metric that is directly associated to a risk volume and having more biological plausibility. It should be used to assess the anthropometrically-measured myocardial infarction risk, once the imbalances between measurements and association biases are recognised.
Flatbreads on the Rise, What about their Nutritional Quality? The Current State of the Mediterranean Market
Authors: Garzon Raquel , Gasparre Nicola , Pasqualone Antonella , Papageorgiou Maria , Grgic Tomislava , Le-Bail Patricia , Pablos Irene , Tomb Christelle , Magro Christopher , Rosell Cristina
Published: August 2022

Flatbreads are increasingly attracting consumers, driving them to new eating ways. To define and evaluate the nutritional intake provided by these products, flatbreads market of seven Mediterranean countries (France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta, and Lebanon) were considered. Flatbreads were available in both traditional and gluten-free versions, and in the single and doble layer variety. Wheat flour was the primary ingredient in both types, while sunflower and olive oil were the most used fats. Lebanese flatbread did not contain any fat. The Spanish market mostly featured one-layer flatbreads, such as tortillas and wraps, whereas pita appeared more frequently in Greece. Many Croatian flatbreads were not fermented. In comparison to gluten-containing flatbreads, the gluten-free version had a larger number of components listed on the labels. Blending flours with starches was the most common recipe. Hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, and fibers were added largely for technical reasons, but also to increase nutritional quality. Gluten-free flatbreads, on the other hand, were discovered to have lower fiber and protein content than their gluten-containing counterparts. Furthermore, their calorie value, as well as carbohydrate and salt content, were found to be lower.
Development of UV spectrophotometric method for estimation of curcumin in bulk drug and nanogel formulation: A hydrolytic degradation studies
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Akhlaquer
Published: August 2022

The main purpose of this research was to develop and validate a cost effective UV spectrophotometric method for determination of curcumin in bulk drug and nanogel formulation. The method was validated according to the guideline of International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH). The curcumin was found to be soluble in methanol with λmax of 425 nm. Curcumin over the concentration level of (1-8 µg mL) depicted linear relation in the plot of concentration vs. absorbance. The regression equation of graph was y = 0.1137x - 0.0138 with R value of 0.999. The limits of detection and quantification were 0.23 μg mLand 0.75 μg mL, respectively. The method was accurate, precise, reproducible and robust since all the samples analyzed had relative standard deviation less than 2%. No statistically significant difference between theoretical and measured concentrations was detected. The degradation kinetics of free curcumin (k = 0.042 µg mL.h, 0.53 µg mL.h and 0.068 µg mL.h) and nanogel formulation (k = 0.178 h, 0.003 h and 0.005 h) were zero and first order, respectively. The proposed method was found to be specific while estimating curcumin loaded nanogel formulation without interference of excipients. The developed method was cost effective and can be used for routine quality control analysis of curcumin.
A small beetle larva preserved in 23-million-year-old Mexican amber: possible first fossil record of an immature variegated mud-loving beetle
Authors: Zippel Ana , Haug Carolin , Gauweiler Joshua , Hörnig Marie K. , Haug Gideon T. , Haug Joachim T.
Published: July 2022

Beetles occupy a vast amount of different ecological roles in both terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. The often very specialised morphology of the adults can frequently be associated with their specific roles. Yet, the ecologically independent larvae of the same species are often unknown; this applies even more so to fossils. Here we report a new fossil beetle larva preserved in Mexican amber. The beetle larva was documented via digital microscopy and X-ray micro-computed tomography (X-ray µCT). The observed features, especially of the trunk, but also the maxillo-labial complex as well as the moulting suture of the head capsule are reminiscent to those of larvae of variegated mud-loving beetles, Heteroceridae. The trunk end is tube-like and protrudes ventro-terminally from abdomen segment 9. While present in other beetle lineages, this morphology is in these lineages, for example, not combined with a simple moulting suture. Some features potentially further supporting an interpretation as a larva of Heteroceridae are not accessible. The interpretation yet remains the most compatible one. Assuming a similar life style to modern larvae of Heteroceridae indicates an original lifestyle associated with running waters, but not within these. Heteroceridae is an ingroup of Byrrhoidea; the fossil record of byrrhoidean larvae is still very scarce. The new fossil hence adds a rare ecological function to the Miocene amber fauna, representing the first fossil record of a larva of Heteroceridae and expanding the fossil record of byrrhoidean larvae.
Hidrodinámica regional de Los Ríos, Tabasco, México
Authors: González-Herrera Roger , Cámara-Yamá Iván , Sánchez y Pinto Ismael
Published: July 2022

La interacción del agua subterránea con el agua superficial es importante para estudiar los flujos tanto físicos como químicos en el ciclo hidrológico. Los sistemas de agua subterránea y agua superficial se han estudiado, por lo general, de manera separada, lo que dificulta la cuantificación de los flujos existentes entre ellos. Sin embargo, cada vez más se reconoce la importancia de entender cómo influye esta interfase en los balances hidrológicos, los ciclos geoquímicos, los ecosistemas y el cambio global. Para contribuir a este entendimiento, se llevó a cabo un estudio de la hidrodinámica regional de la zona de Los Ríos, Tabasco, México, en el que se siguió un enfoque de investigación de campo para estimar las interacciones entre el agua superficial y subterránea. El objetivo fue determinar la naturaleza actual de la interacción del agua subterránea con el agua superficial en la zona de estudio, enfocándose en la cuantificación del flujo de agua subterránea con base en información histórica. El análisis de los datos piezométricos indica que los gradientes hidráulicos son altos y sugiere tasas de recarga altas hacia los cuerpos de agua superficiales, incrementando significativamente el caudal de las corrientes. Se logró delimitar las zonas de recarga y descarga de aguas subterráneas utilizando una red de flujo.
Deformación del Cretácico tardío en el límite de la Mesa Central y la Sierra Madre Oriental, centro de México
Authors: Cid-Villegas Gonzalo , Alaniz-Álvarez Susana Alicia , Xu Shunshan , Vásquez-Serrano Alberto , Juárez-Arriaga Edgar
Published: July 2022

En el centro de México se han identificado dos eventos tectónicos importantes del Cretácico: la acreción del Terreno Guerrero (Cretácico Temprano) y la formación del Orógeno Mexicano (Cretácico Tardío-Paleógeno). Ambos eventos presentan una dirección de transporte tectónico al noreste en el centro del país, y han sido estudiados tanto en la Mesa Central, como en la Sierra Madre Oriental. No obstante, pocos trabajos han caracterizado la deformación contractiva en el límite entre ambas provincias. Con el fin de contribuir a una mejor comprensión de la deformación del Cretácico Tardío en el centro de México, el presente trabajo se enfoca en el límite de ambas provincias, especialmente en las localidades Juriquilla, San Miguel de Allende y la Sierra de los Cuarzos. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron: a) Identificar la deformación contractiva de las rocas mesozoicas de la zona de estudio. b) Determinar variaciones en la dirección de transporte tectónico de la zona de estudio con respecto a la Mesa Central y Sierra Madre Oriental. En este estudio se reportan nuevos datos estructurales y edades U-Pb en granos de circón detrítico. Se discute sobre la posibilidad de tener dos eventos de deformación contractiva. El evento D1 se infiere contemporáneo a la acreción del Terreno Guerrero y se observa en las rocas más antiguas de Sierra de los Cuarzos. Por su parte, las edades máximas de depósito obtenidas en San Miguel de Allende y Juriquilla, 110.2 ± 0.8 Ma y 110.5 ± 0.9 Ma (Albiano temprano), respectivamente, limitan la edad de la deformación D2, siendo posterior a los ~110 Ma. Por lo tanto, esta deformación resulta contemporánea a la formación del Orógeno Mexicano. El evento D2 se observa en las tres áreas. Mediante el análisis estructural se determinó que D1 tiene una dirección de transporte al sureste, mientras que D2 presenta una dirección de transporte general al oeste-suroeste o suroeste. Estas direcciones de transporte difieren al de la acreción del Terreno Guerrero y al de la formación del Orógeno Mexicano. Esta diferencia en la dirección de transporte podría ser producto de retrodeformación, y/o heterogeneidades en el basamento.
Paleoambientes y colmatación de la albufera antropogénica de la Reserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria – Costanera Norte (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Authors: Quesada Agustín , Sirolli Horacio , Martín Rodrigo S. , Keitelman Victoria
Published: July 2022

La sedimentación de la planicie estuárica rioplatense modifica el paisaje de las reservas naturales costeras de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Estas reservas se generaron a partir de la construcción artificial de terraplenes que polderizaron sectores de la costa y dieron lugar a ecosistemas de humedales. Esta contribución tiene como objetivo estudiar los paleoambientes y las tasas de acreción vertical de la Reserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria - Costanera Norte, una pequeña albufera antropogénica construida en la década de 1970. Para ello, se extrajeron dos núcleos sedimentarios de entre 60 y 80 cm de largo: uno en la boca de la albufera y el otro en su interior. En submuestras sedimentarias se analizó el tamaño de grano, la humedad, la materia orgánica y el contenido micropaleobiológico y de artefactos. El registro obtenido se separó en dos unidades: en la base, una unidad de arenas masivas interpretadas como la planicie estuárica activa existente antes de la polderización del área y, en la parte superior, una unidad fangosa con presencia de artefactos plásticos y líticos de entre 30 y 60 cm de espesor acumulada después de la polderización. Como resultado se obtuvo una tasa de sedimentación de 1.2 cm de acreción vertical por año en la boca de la albufera, mientras que en el interior la acumulación fue de 0.7 cm de acreción vertical por año. El análisis micropaleobiológico realizado permitió interpretar que esta sedimentación fue gradual y con una tendencia a la eutrofización de la albufera. El manejo de estos ecosistemas de humedales litorales protegidos deberá contemplar la ocurrencia de una rápida colmatación de la albufera y el reemplazo de ambientes de marismas bajas, frecuentemente inundadas, a marismas altas, raramente inundadas y dominadas por plantas de humedal enraizadas.
Low Power Wide Area Network Technologies: Open Problems, Challenges, and Potential Applications
Authors: Danladi Muhammad Sani , Baykara Muhammet
Published: August 2022

Nowadays, the number of internet of things (IoT) connected devices continues to increase exponentially. However, the core underlying wireless network technologies that enable IoT devices to achieve such growth and wide applications face numerous challenging deployment requirements such as operating range, power consumption, and cost. Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies enable long-distance, low-power, and low data transmission at a low cost. These new wireless technologies shape the IoT ecosystem due to their wide applications. This study aims to review the various features and analyze the performances of the leading LPWANs, namely LoRa, SigFox, NB-IoT, and Weightless. Initially, precise descriptions of their underlying technologies and various applications were provided. Then, several challenges facing the LPWANs and potential solutions were outlined. Finally, the study analyzed their performance against several specifications, including frequency range, Bandwidth, Modulation, and so on. The outcome shows that these technologies are more efficient than the short and medium-range IoT technologies, particularly regarding power, range, and cost. The study’s findings are hoped to provide a guide and eliminate LPWAN technology selection issues.
Variational approach to the construction of discrete mathematical model of the pendulum motion with vibrating suspension with friction
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Savchin Vladimir , Trinh Phuoc ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Published: July 2022

The main purpose of this work is, first, a construction of the indirect Hamilton’s variational principle for the problem of motion of a pendulum with a vibration suspension with friction, oscillating along a straight line making a small angle with the vertical line. Second, the construction on its basis of the difference scheme. Third, to carry out its investigation by methods of numerical analysis. Methods. The problem of motion of the indicated pendulum is considering as a particular case of the given boundary problem for a nonlinear second order differential equations. For the solution of problem of its variational formulation there is used the criterion of potentiality of operators — the symmetry of the Gateaux derivative of nonlinear ˆ operator of the given problem. This criterion is also used for the construction of variational multiplier and the corresponding Hamilton’s variational principle. On its basis there is constructed and investigated a discrete analog of the given boundary problem and a problem of motion of the pendulum. Results. It is proved that the operator of the given boundary problem is not potential with respect to the classical bilinear form. There is found a variational multiplier and constructed the corresponding indirect Hamilton’s variational principle. On its basis there is obtained a discrete analog of the given boundary problem and its solution is found. As particular cases one can deduce from that the corresponding results for the problem of motion of the pendulum. There are performed numerical experiments, establishing the dependence of solutions of the problem of motion of the pendulum on the change of parameters. Conclusion. There is worked out a variational approach to the construction of two difference schemes for the problem of a pendulum with a suspension with friction, oscillating along a straight line making a small angle with the vertical line. There are presented results of numerical simulation under different parameters of the problem. Numerical results show that under sufficiently small amplitude and sufficiently big frequency of the oscillations of the point of suspension the pendulum realizes a periodical motion.
A cost analysis on Multi-item Inventory model for Factory Outlets with investment constraint under ranking Asteroid Fuzzy Set
Authors: Maheswari N , Balasubramanian K R , Parimaladevi M.
Published: July 2022

Purpose of the study: A multi-item inventory model for factory outlets in crisp and fuzzy sense are formulated in the fuzzy environment with investment under one constraint has been considered. In this model, demand is constant and is related to the price per unit item. The asteroid fuzzy set is defined and is properties are given.

Methodology: The parameters involved in this model represented by asteroid fuzzy set. The average total cost is defuzzify by ranking method.

Main Findings: The analytical expressions for maximum inventory level and average total cost are derived for the proposed model by using nonlinear programming technique. A numerical example is presented to illustrate the results.

Applications of this study: Ranking Asteroid fuzzy set is considered profitable in small businesses. Here we considered the factory outlet .Also its use is considered to help the small scale entrepreneurs during festival period and pandemic situation.

Novelty/Originality of this study:  In this paper, a novel approach to handle the asteroid fuzzy set is proposed. It uses ranking the cost parameters of the asteroid fuzzy set with the best approximation level. The parameters involved are asteroid fuzzy set and are all ill-defined in nature.
Play the art: Artistic value in video games
Authors: Jancsovics Klaudia
Published: August 2022

Playing a game does not mean that we are doing something childish and useless. Using a new technology to express our feelings and raise the awareness of social issues does not mean we cannot call it art. If we go back in time, we can realize that there has always been a resistance to novelty and machines. Sometimes, they were even considered harmful. The same life cycle happens with video games: they are valuable in many ways, they are far more developed than they were twenty years ago, and they have even reached a stage where we can find art in them. But how can they be art? Is the answer in the story or in the audiovisual elements?
La pregunta por la pregunta
Authors: Camino Macedo Federico
Published: August 2022

Con Heidegger se inicia en la historia de la filosofía el estudio pormenorizado de lo que es y lo que implica el preguntar, pues, con las excepciones de Platón y Aristóteles y posiblemente de Descartes, la pregunta como tal fue desatendida, a pesar de que es en la filosofía que el preguntar logra su máxima plenitud. Las reflexiones del presente artículo estudian las vinculaciones entre el Érōs y la pregunta (erṓtēsis), vinculación esencial que, si bien no es etimológica sino fonética, permite encontrar una común estructura anfibológica que une esas dos dimensiones y posibilita establecer un vínculo esencial entre el Érōs como fuerza y la pregunta como el lugar en que esa fuerza se expresa, lo que no es otra cosa que la filosofía en tanto amor o aspiración al saber. En la unidad pregunta-respuesta está ese saber como unidad de lo buscado y lo encontrado.La pregunta, suerte de símbolo que une, supone un distanciamiento que elimina la inmediatez de lo dado y establece una distancia en la que se sitúa lo interrogado y su aspiración a la unidad del saber. La pregunta es la piedad del pensamiento, como dice Heidegger, y las preguntas filosóficas, la expresión de nuestras primeras y últimas perplejidades.
Giordano Bruno y la revolución social, política y teológica de un universo infinito
Authors: Flantrmsky Cárdenas Óscar , Silva Rojas Alonso
Published: August 2022

El presente trabajo analiza las implicaciones sociales, políticas y teológicas propuestas por Giordano Bruno, a partir de su propuesta de un universo infinito. Para ello, se analizarán los conceptos de vacío y pluralidad que permiten la comprensión del modelo de universo infinito, explicado en un segundo momento, para finalizar con el análisis de la relación de esta propuesta con un pensamiento revolucionario en el terreno social, político y teológico del Siglo XVI.
Estética de la inmediatez: reflexiones en torno a una fundamentación ético-filosófica de la obra de Gaston Bachelard
Authors: Martínez Arturo
Published: August 2022

Si bien toda la filosofía de la imaginación bachelardiana está afectada por un materialismo simbólico y este puede ejercer las funciones de mediación o acompañamiento en el viaje de la ensoñación, también es cierto que la finalidad del arte –en este caso, de la poesía– es el relámpago, la búsqueda de la verdad, la aprehensión profunda del ser de las cosas; experiencia esta que difícilmente se puede dar si mediamos, entre el ser de la cosa y el ser del hombre, conceptos o categorías que, al buscar una mayor comprensión de los fenómenos operativos que allí se están dando, acaban por ahogar el propio decir de lo que tenuemente se nos muestra. La imagen poética debe ser el vehículo capaz de simbolizar la realidad conectándola con el imaginario, siendo a la vez aquella fuerza a-causal que traiga la novedad ontológica capaz de construir un nuevo antropocosmos. Palabras clave: imagen poética; límite; símbolo; ética; belleza
Historia de la inmortalidad del alma según Commentaria De anima y Summa theologica de Suárez
Authors: Ñahuincopa-Arango Antonio
Published: August 2022

En este trabajo de investigación se recoge y analiza una información bibliográfica valiosa sobre la inmortalidad del alma en el Estagirita según Suárez. Es sorprendente la amplitud de conocimiento sobre la historia de la filosofía del Doctor Eximio, que le sirve de inspiración y apoyo en el análisis de las fuentes, ya sea directa o indirectamente por referencia de otros. Así, hay tres referencias indirectas: Eusebio de Cesarea, Agustín Eugubino y Agustín Nifo. Las fuentes de inspiración del filósofo español sobre el status quaestionis son treinta autores en total. De ellos, dieciséis autores a favor de la mortalidad del alma en Aristóteles; once autores a favor de la inmortalidad en el Estagirita y tres que mantienen una posición ambigua o dudosa en Aristóteles. En efecto, el pensamiento de este elenco de pensadores –desde la antigüedad hasta el siglo XVI– citados por el jesuita, forma realmente una historia de la inmortalidad del alma humana.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autoritarismo de Derechas en población colombiana
Authors: García-Sánchez Efraín , Molina-Valencia Nelson , Buitrago Estefanía , Ramírez Valentina , Sanz Zabdi , Tello Andrés
Published: August 2022

En este artículo se presenta la adaptación de una versión reducida de la escala de autoritarismo de derechas (RWA) en Colombia. En el Estudio 1 (n=417) se realizó un análisis fac-torial exploratorio para identificar las dimensiones de la escala; y en el Estudio 2 (n=396), se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio en donde se analizó la validez divergente/convergente de la escala. El estudio aporta evidencia empírica a favor de las propiedades psicométricas apropiadas para la escala de RWA en el contexto colombiano. Los resultados sugieren que la RWA tiene tres dimensiones en este contexto: agresión-autoritaria, sumisión-autoritaria, convencionalismo. Además, la RWA está asociada positivamente con dominancia social, deshumanización del adversario, apoyo al conflicto, patriotismo, sexismo, homofobia y la prohibición de políticas sociales progresistas (e.g., aborto, matrimonio homosexual, eutanasia).
Approaches to learning does matter to predict academic achievement
Authors: Assis Gomes Cristiano Mauro , Blesa Farias Heitor , Galinkin Jelihovschi Enio
Published: August 2022

Meta-analyses show that the correlations of approaches to learning with academic achievement are low. However, only one study has controlled these correlations in the presence of intelligence. Our study investigates the incremental validity of the surface and deep approaches taking cognitive abilities as control and applied the multiple linear regression and CART regression tree method in a diversified sample of high school students from Minas Gerais, Brazil. We found a prediction of 20.37% and 35.20% of the outcome variance, through the linear regression and CART, respectively. Our results show that although cognitive abilities are more important than students’ approaches, the approaches have incremental validity and important roles as predictors of academic achievement.
Creative failure in advertising: Influencing the creative process
Authors: Simi dos Santos Silvia Spagnol , Da Silva Maroni , Grabowski Aoki Vanessa Cristina
Published: August 2022

This study investigates creativity and the creative process in Advertising Agencies in Brazil. The objective was to identify how the Copywriter and the Art Director operate strategies aimed at brainstorming in the ideation of advertising campaigns to reach insight. A qualitative study was carried out through semi-structured interviews designed based on the literature, applied to advertising who work in the areas. The study of Multiple Cases was used being the analysis of the collected data elaborated through the technique of content analysis based on Bardin (2010) and structured in the ATLAS.ti software. The findings reveal that in the Creativity dimension, copywriters and art directors perceive a strong influence from auditory and visual sources. In the Creative Process dimension, the findings indicate that the traditional steps instituted in the department are recurrent in the search for references and the influencing factors of the creative process mirror creativity. The Brainstorming dimension and tool prevails as the main technique in agencies, and Insight is dependent on the problem established in the briefing. The findings indicate that there are connections between dimensions and reflect the profile of contemporary creative immersed in technologies and at the same time dependent on traditional forms of advertising creation.
Phytic Acid and Micronutrient Profiling of a Few Ethnic Rice Products of Assam, India
Authors: Bhattacharjee Suchandra , Das Priyanka , Pathak Khanin , Nath Tangkeswar
Published: August 2022

Background: Different ethnic rice products are obtained from specialty rice varieties of Assam, India. A unique characteristic of these rice products is that the products can be used instantly. Considering lack of study relating to biochemical changes during processing, the present study was conducted. Methods: The specialty rice products (bhaja bora, hurum, sandahguri, Korai, flaked rice and komal chaul including two intermediate forms in preparation of bhaja bora and hurum) prepared through traditional method and their respective raw forms were collected in Jorhat, Assam. The phytic acid, total phenols and a few minerals were estimated with standard methods. Result: Among the products, the phytic acid phosphorus and total phenol content ranged between 92.74-272.65 mg/100 g and 61.67-69.59 mg catechol equivalent/100 g, respectively. The total ash (%) and the minerals (mg/100 g) like sodium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and iron ranged between 0.84-1.34, 37.33-56.67, 11.32-20.67, 64.32-134.33, 250.26-333.45, 3.24-4.08 and 2.47- 6.91, respectively. The higher concentration of total ash, iron and zinc were observed in the products than their respective raw forms. However, the observation of decrease in phytic acid content in all these products reveals that the processing may improve availability of certain minerals.
Relationship between Financial Inclusion and Monetary Policy on Economic Growth: Evidence from Panel Data Draw from a Sample of Developing Countries
Authors: Salisu Ali
Published: July 2022

Financial inclusion augments the ability to acquire economic resources and ensure the livelihood of individuals in different economic systems. Rising the accessibility of financial infrastructure stimulates the economic power of human beings. The study analyses the relationship between financial inclusion, and monetary policy on the economic growth of Developing Countries using panel data from 2010 to 2020. The panel unit root tests indicated that real gross domestic product, exchange rate, and interest rate are stationary at the level. In contrast, Automated Teller Machines, Bank branches, inflation rate, and money supply are stationary at the first difference. The Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) results shows that bank branches have a positive but statistically significant effect on real gross domestic product in the selected developing countries. The automated Teller Machine has a positive but statistically insignificant effect on real gross domestic product in the selected developing countries. The interest rate has a negative but statistically significant effect on real gross domestic product in the selected developing countries. The inflation rate negatively but statistically significant effect on real gross domestic product in the selected developing countries. Money supply has a negative but statistically significant effect on real gross domestic product in the selected developing countries. The exchange rate negatively and statistically insignificant effect on real gross domestic product in the selected developing countries. The study concluded that both financial inclusion and monetary policy have a positive and significant effect on economic growth in developing countries for the period under study. The study recommends that Government should ensure that commercial banks perform a perfect banking system and ensure that customer satisfaction is met in terms of providing varieties of ATMs, opening new branches, etc by so doing economic growth could be achieved in developing countries. In taking austerity measures on the economy the central authority should not employ only monetary policy but rather a combination of fiscal policy in order to stabilize the economy and achieve higher economic growth in developing economies.
Evaluation de la qualité botanique, physicochimique, phytochimique et de l’activité anti-radicalaire de la pulpe de fruits des échantillons de Ziziphus mauritiana Lam (Rhamnaceae), récoltés au Mali
Authors: Diarra Mamadou Lamine , Haïdara Mahamane , Mariko Madani , Dao Kayatou , Coulibaly Djeneba , Sanogo Rokia
Published: July 2022

Au Mali, Ziziphus mauritiana est une plante alimentaire et médicinale utilisée dans la  prévention et la prise en charge de la malnutrition. Ce travail rentrait dans le cadre de la valorisation des plantes alimentaires avec comme objectif, l’évaluation de la qualité botanique, physicochimique, phytochimique et de l’activité anti radicalaire des fruits de Ziziphus mauritiana largement consommés au Mali. Les fruits analysés ont été achetés dans les régions de Mopti, Nioro, Ségou et Sikasso. Les caractères macroscopiques, organoleptiques et granulométriques ont été examinés en se basant sur les organes de sens tandis que les éléments microscopiques étaient observés au microscope. Les éléments physicochimiques et phytochimiques ont été déterminés en utilisant des méthodes standards de laboratoire. L’activité anti radicalaire a été évaluée en utilisant le test de réduction du radical DPPH par CCM. Les résultats ont montré que les échantillons récoltés dans différentes localités présentent globalement les mêmes caractères botaniques, physicochimiques, phytochimiques et une activité antiradicalaire. Ces caractères peuvent servir d’éléments de contrôle des fruits de Ziziphus mauritiana en vue de son utilisation pour la prévention et la prise en charge de la malnutrition.

 

In Mali, Ziziphus mauritiana is a food and medicinal plant used in the prevention and management of malnutrition. For the valorization of food plants, the objective of this work was to evaluate the botanical, physicochemical, phytochemical quality and the antiradical activity of the fruits of Ziziphus mauritiana widely consumed in Mali. The analyzed fruits were purchased in the regions of Mopti, Nioro, Ségou and Sikasso. The macroscopic, organoleptic and granulometric characters were examined based on the sense organs while the microscopic elements were observed under the microscope. Physicochemicals and phytochemicals were determined using standard methods. The anti-radical activity was evaluated using the DPPH radical reduction test by TLC. The results showed that the samples collected in different localities generally present the same botanical, physicochemical, phytochemical characters and an antiradical activity. These characters can serve as fruit control elements of Ziziphus mauritiana in view to its use for the prevention and management of malnutrition.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients with Low Back Pains and its Associations with Demographic Variables and Body Mass Index in Onitsha Nigeria
Authors: Ogolodom Michael Promise , Ugwuanyi Daniel C. , Onwuka Michael Chijioke , Egbeyemi Oluwafemi Olumide , Chiaghanamm Ndubuisi O. , Omita Efe , Okon Idara Asuquo , Nwadike Sharonrose Ogochukwu , Brownson Egop Egop
Published: July 2022

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is arguably the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition found among both developed and developing nations. This study was designed to evaluate the MRI findings in patients with LBP and its association with the patients' age, gender, and anthropometric variables in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study carried out from June 2021 to August 2021 at the MRI unit of the radiology department of a private diagnostic center in Onitsha Anambra state, Nigeria. A total of 76 MRI reports were selected based on the inclusion criteria of this study, which include reports with LBP clinical indication, radiological findings, and complete patient demographic (age and gender) and anthropometry (weight and height) variables. Results: The majority 42 (53.3%), were males when compared with their female counterparts 34 (44.7%). A greater number, 22(28.9%) of the patients were within the age bracket of 51-60 years, and the least 2(2.6%) were within the age group of 21-30 years. Most 29(38.12%) of the patients had degenerative disc disease, and the least 2(2.63%) had osteoporosis. Conclusion: Male preponderance was noted in this study and majority of the case was seen in people within the sixth decade of life. Degenerative disc disease was the most common pathological entity identified in those presented for MRI due to LBP in our setting. There was a statistically significant mean difference in the MRI findings by age. There was no statistically significant mean difference in the MRI findings by gender.
Use of GIS as a Tool for Integrated Water Resources Management in the City of Parakou, Benin
Authors: Hounton Charles Coomlan , Barre Fousseni Imorou Ouorou , Dérik Kabore Oluwatoyin Yann , Tebessi Tommy , Vodounou Jean-Bosco
Published: July 2022

Water, a source of life, is the habitat, food, means of production and transportation and is threatened by irregular rainfall and evaporation. The objective of this study is to contribute with the help of GIS to a better management of water resources in the city of Parakou. To achieve this objective, the methodological approach was based on the collection, processing and analysis of data through the SWOT model. The sample consisted of 109 individuals distributed in the three districts of the city of Parakou. The study revealed that the water resources available in the city of Parakou are of three types (rainwater, surface water and groundwater). These resources are constantly decreasing due to the downward trend in rainfall with a slope of -3.99mm. In addition, the growing population with a growth rate (4.9%) from 2002 to 2013 and the poor use of these resources influence its availability. The unequal distribution of waterworks (58.94%) for the first arrondissement and 41.06% for the other two coupled arrondissements, as well as the unequal distribution of water from the Société Nationale des Eaux du Bénin (SONEB) lead to difficulty in accessing water. Under these conditions, the populations are developing various measures to adapt to the situation. These measures are related to the subscription of households to public water services, the purchase of drinking water, water treatment and water conservation. Given the effectiveness of the measures identified and their limitations, it is important that decision-makers develop a sectoral policy encompassing the construction of water supply infrastructure, better management of structures and support for the reorganization of the drinking water sector.
Factores que influyen en la decisión de compra por internet, de ropa deportiva en mujeres de 15 a 45 años de Lima Moderna
Authors:   , Manrique Aguilar Ana Lucía , Luzón Saavedra Marly Eliset
Published: August 2022

Considerando el viraje cada vez más intensivo hacia lo fitness y el comercio electrónico, el presente trabajo de investigación se centra en los principales factores que influyen en la decisión de compra de ropa deportiva mediante plataformas virtuales. El grupo seleccionado fue el de mujeres de 15 a 45 años de edad de Lima Moderna. Partiendo de modelos de toma de decisiones como el Modelo de Comportamiento Orientado a Objetivos, la investigación se realizó bajo una metodología cuantitativa descriptiva, empleando como herramienta principal un cuestionario de nueve áreas: innovación electrónica, innovación en moda, confianza, seguridad percibida, calidad de la información, valor percibido, ahorro de tiempo, ahorro de dinero e intención de compra. Los principales resultados encontrados fueron que las variables ahorro de tiempo y ahorro de dinero juegan un papel fundamental en la configuración del valor percibido y este a su vez presenta una correlación alta en la intención de compra de ropa deportiva a través del canal online.
The Effect of Distance Educationon the Professional Competence and Academic Motivation of Midwifery Students: A Qualitative Study
Authors: ŞİMŞEK ÇETİNKAYA Şahika , GÜNEY Demet
Published: August 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the online teaching model has been used for the first time, and this has led to significant changes in departments such as midwifery, where theory and practice are combined. This study aimed to determine the effect of distance education on the professional competence and academic motivation of midwifery students. This study was carried out at a national university in Kastamonu, Türkiye between March and September 2021. The study adopted a qualitative design, and participants (n = 20) were the third-year midwifery students. Data were collected by conducting in-depth semi-structured face-to-face interviews using a pilot-tested interview guide. The interviews were conducted through webinars and the interviews were recorded. The interviews were held in a relaxed and calm environment where both researchers were present. The interviews were conducted with no more than two students in one day and the interview records were transcribed on the same day. Each interview lasted about 40 minutes. The researchers followed a systematic data analysis procedure which is an appropriate method of analysis when aiming to create knowledge based on experiences and meanings from cross-case analysis. The third-year midwifery students closest to graduating from the Faculty of Health Sciences participated in the study. With the individual and in-depth interviews, the responses of the midwifery students were subsumed under the following six themes: (1) ‘a new learning experience, (2) reluctance to learn new information, (3) inadequacy in professional skills, (4) lack of self-confidence, (5) not being able to join a multidisciplinary team, (6) anxiety about future professional life'. It has been determined that distance education in midwifery education in Türkiye has many pleasing and facilitating features as well as obstructive and worrying aspects. In addition, online education negatively affected the psychomotor skill development of students. It is recommended that institutions providing education to midwifery students be aware of the difficulties experienced and follow different methods for psychomotor skills training.
Islamophobia Dan Dampaknya Bagi Kehidupan Beragama Di Indonesia
Authors: Rosada Bintang
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The collapse of the US superpower WTC and the Pentagon In 2011 which was done by Osama Bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network, made the negative impact into Islam and Muslims, created image that far from the real essence of Islam. A series of suicide bombings in the name of Jihad, has brought the negative essence of Islam far from its nature; peace. In the end, Islamophobia emerged as a fear of Islam and of all matter that related to it. This study try to to reveal the emergence of Islamophobia in Indonesia and its impact on the harmony between religions in Indonesia. This research is a qualitative research, with the library research methods. The data were taken from journals, e-books, bulletins, dissertations, theses, and other literatures. The purpose of this study is to explain the emerge of islamophobia and its impact. The result of this study is that the emergence of Islamophobia begins with a person's fear of the repetition of the glory of Islam as in its previous golden age. The danger of Islamophobia is always accompanied by suspicious, false perception and in long term can abolish the harmony between religions in Indonesia
Incarcerated students' experiences of UNISA’s open distance e-learning at one Medium Correctional Centre
Authors: M. Mdakane
Published: August 2022

Technology mediated pedagogies of the 21st century present new and unprecedented challenges for incarcerated tertiary students. The researchers, employing a qualitative exploratory research design, sought to explore the learning experiences of UNISA students incarcerated at Baviaanspoort Medium Correctional Centre. Six participants were sampled purposively and recruited to participate during a focus group interview. Qualitative content analysis revealed the ever-changing landscape of higher education due to the advent of digitised e-learning; the unique challenges encountered by incarcerated students studying at tertiary level; strategies for overcoming barriers associated with ODeL; and that lastly, in the context of imprisonment, student-centeredness is still primarily informed by a constructivist approach to ODL. The study concluded that students’ learning experiences, and by extension, academic success, can be enhanced provided learner support is augmented for incarcerated tertiary students.
A critical interrogation of paradigms in discourse on the decolonisation of higher education in Africa
Authors: J. P. Hungwe , A. P. Ndofirepi
Published: August 2022

There have been persistent contestations over the conceptual implications of paradigms in the decolonisation of higher education in Africa. As a contribution towards the continued pursuit of a succinct conceptualisation of decolonisation, this conceptual article interrogates four paradigms that undergird the decolonisation of higher education in Africa. These paradigms – decolonisation as Africanisation, decolonisation as indigeneity in education, racial undertones, and decolonisation as Ubuntu – are employed as benchmarks for decolonisation. The unexamined entrenchment of these paradigms within the decolonisation of higher education, however, tends to encumber the intended goals of that process. The conclusion arrived at here, is that while decolonisation is a noble cause that must be pursued consistently; the distortion of these paradigms ultimately hinders the objectives of decolonizing African higher education.
Pre-service Accounting education teachers’ experiences of active learning through group work at a university in South Africa
Authors: J. C. Ngwenya , O. O. Arek-Bawa
Published: August 2022

This article explores pre-service teachers’ experiences of active learning through group work in Accounting Education. The study employed a qualitative case study. Data were obtained through semi-structured individual and focus group interviews from forty purposively selected pre-service Accounting teachers. Reflective journals were used to supplement the interviews. Thematic data analysis was used to analyse pre-service teachers’ experiences. What emerged from the findings is that participants acknowledged the role of group work in assisting their learning by creating a supportive social environment that allows opportunities for active learning. The majority of the pre-service teachers, including those who are usually shy and less assertive, were inspired to express themselves in a more relaxed manner without being ridiculed. Engagement in small group work led to positive interdependence and interaction while developing interpersonal and social skills. Diversity in members created spaces for students to create diverse analytical approaches to resolving Accounting problems.