bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Educación y Sostenibilidad Mediante Estrategias Para la Modernización de la Infraestructura de TIC en Instituciones Educativas
Authors: Barrera Cámara Ricardo Armando , Sánchez Martínez Fernando Enrique , Gutierrez López Kenia Giovanna , Canepa Saénz Ana Alberta C
Published: October 2024

El uso de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) ha sido clave en la transformación educativa, especialmente desde la pandemia de 2019. Este trabajo se centra en la mejora de la infraestructura tecnológica de una institución educativa con equipos obsoletos y mala conectividad. Se aborda la actualización de la red de datos y los equipos de la sala de cómputo. La metodología combina el modelo PPDIOO con el ciclo de vida clásico de sistemas, adaptándose a las limitaciones presupuestarias. Se diseño una solución integral para la actualización tecnológica del plantel, implementándose una red de datos y una segunda línea de Internet, mejorando con ello la conectividad y reduciendo la latencia. Aunque la operatividad en las áreas clave ha mejorado, persisten desafíos en la infraestructura inalámbrica. Es importante realizar inversiones estratégicas, como el arrendamiento de equipos, para combatir el problema de la actualización de equipos. El proyecto se alinea  con  los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 4, 9, 10 y 12, al mejorar la equidad educativa, fomentar la innovación en infraestructuras y promover el uso responsable de recursos mediante la renta de equipos. Con ello se establece la base para la actualización tecnológica a largo plazo.
Una Mirada a las Políticas Educativas con Visión de Género en Ecuador
Authors: Espinosa Huanca Dayana Elizabeth , Blaschke Guillen Gisella Elizabeth , Proaño Arellano Diego Fabricio , Mendoza Proaño Francisco Javier
Published: October 2024

La educación con perspectiva de género en todos los niveles, en líneas generales debe permitir a las niñas y mujeres no solo el acceso a la educación formal desde la infancia, sino también la prosecución escolar hasta la obtención de un título con el que pueda obtener una educación universitaria y luego la posgraduada, con lo cual se encuentre preparada para estar en igualdad de condiciones a los demás miembros de la sociedad para acceder a puestos de trabajo idóneos, incluidos altos cargos gerenciales o directivos de ser el caso. El objetivo de este estudio es revisar la incorporación de la perspectiva de género en las políticas educativas en Ecuador. El método de investigación empleado ha sido el análisis documental, que se desarrolló mediante la búsqueda y el estudio de documentos actualizados ubicados en base de datos científicas y oficiales sobre el tema a tratar, es decir, las políticas educativas en Ecuador bajo una mirada de género. Dentro de las conclusiones logradas luego de la revisión e interpretación documental se postula que es por medio de la propia educación que se pueden apuntar los cambios en las políticas educativas que conlleven a la incorporación de la perspectiva de género.
La Convergencia entre la Educación Media y Superior en la Era Digital en Ecuador
Authors: Lalama Flores Marcos Aníbal , López López Roberto Rolando , Espinosa Huanca Dayana Elizabeth , Mendoza Proaño Francisco Javier
Published: October 2024

Tradicionalmente se visualiza a la educación superior como la herramienta para la formación de conocimientos, desarrollo de habilidades y competencias profesionalizantes que son necesarias dentro del mercado laboral. Sin embargo, pensar que es la educación universitaria o de tercer nivel, la única protagonista para lograr la incorporación de la persona en el ámbito laboral es un pensamiento reduccionista, puesto que la educación media e incluso la inicial, es la base para la formación de las estructuras psicocognitivas de las personas, que permitirán su correcta transición a la educación superior y al escenario laboral. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo identificar propuestas para la efectiva articulación educativa en la era digital, puntualizando que la articulación educativa es un concepto que se emplea para referirse a una estrategia se inicia desde la educación inicial, hasta llegar a la educación superior; que se inicia con la identificación de los requerimientos del sector productivo. Se trata de un artículo de revisión de la literatura que aborda esta temática, y mediante el análisis se llega a conclusiones que permiten identificar aspectos de la tecnología y sus aplicaciones que pueden procurar la convergencia educativa.
Airfoil Design and Aerodynamics Characteristics of Energy-Efficient Race Car: CFD Analysis
Authors: Barlin Barlin , Firmansyah Rido , Gunawan Gunawan , Marwani Marwani , Astuti Astuti , Ellyanie Ellyanie
Published: October 2024

The use of land transportation, primarily cars, is increasing annually. The energy required will increase along with the number of vehicles. Thus far, car manufacturers are required to improve car designs and propose fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly cars. The energy-efficient car competition, namely, Kontes Mobil Hemat Energi Indonesia, is organised for mechanical engineering students to contribute directly to research related to energy-efficient cars in Indonesia. One of the ways to save fuel is to reduce the aerodynamic force drag on the vehicle. This study aims to optimize the prototype vehicle airfoil design in producing the smallest possible coefficient of drag (Cd) and lift (Cl). A Taguchi design of experimental (DoE) is applied to set the 9 designs for this study, with three different values considered for each design parameters: Defiant Canard BL110, Clark YM15, Gottingen 256 for side airfoil shapes and Gottingen 410, Gottingen 460, and Boeing 737 Root for top airfoil shapes. This aerodynamic analysis uses the ANSYS 2020 R1 software, which is carried out at a speed of 30 km/h. Then the Cd and Cl values obtained will be analyzed. The results obtained for the optimal design of the Cd with variations in the side airfoil design Defiant Canard BL110 and top airfoil is Gottingen 410 with a Cd value of 0,1119. As for the optimal design of the Cl with variations in the side airfoil design Gottingen 256 and top airfoil is Gottingen 460 with a Cl value of 0,0250.
Performance Analysis of Corrugated Twisted Tape Inserts for Heat Transfer Augmentation
Authors: Kurhade Anant Sidhappa , Murali Govindarajan , Jadhav Pallavi Abhinandan , Bhambare Parimal Sharad , Waware Shital Yashwant , Gadekar Tushar , Yadav Rahul Shivaji , Biradar Ramdas , Patil Prashant
Published: October 2024

This study explores the impact of wavy corrugated twisted tape inserts on enhancing heat transfer and reducing pressure drop in a double pipe heat exchanger. Cu inserts with twist ratios of 3.2, 4.2, and 5.2 were used to create turbulence in the inner tube. Varying water flow rates and measuring bulk mean temperatures at different points revealed significant improvements in heat transfer over smooth tubes. The insert with a 3.2 twist ratio achieved the highest Nusselt number increase (185%) and a 36.33% rise in the friction factor. These results highlight the effectiveness of wavy corrugated twisted tape inserts for optimizing heat transfer, with a 3.2 twist ratio identified as the most effective. Across Reynolds numbers from 4000 to 18000, Nusselt number increases were 77.75% for a 5.2 twist ratio, 167% for a 4.2 twist ratio, and 185% for a 3.2 twist ratio. Friction factors rose by approximately 10.42% for a 5.2 twist ratio, 32.54% for a 4.2 twist ratio, and 36.33% for a 3.2 twist ratio, demonstrating the relationship between twist ratio, heat transfer enhancement.
Features of MHD on Secant Curved Annular Circular Plate Lubricant as a Couple-Stress Fluid with Slip Velocity
Authors: Kempepatil Ramesh Sadanand , Hiremath Ayyappa Gundayya , Patil Jagadish , Naganagowda Hanumagowda Bannihalli , Kandagal Mangala , Mebarek-Oudina Fateh
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) and slip velocity effect on secant curved annular circular plates lubricated with couple stress fluid and to derive the modified Reynolds’s equation for non-Newtonian fluid under various operating conditions to obtain the optimum bearing parameters. Based upon the MHD theory and Stokes theory for couple stress fluid, the governing equations relevant to the problem under consideration are derived. This paper analyses the effect of slip velocity on secant curved annular circular plates with an electrically conducting fluid in the presence of a transverse magnetic field. It is found that there is an increase in squeeze film pressure, load carrying capacity and squeeze film time in secant curved annular circular plates due to the presence of magnetic effects with couple stress fluid and slip velocity.
Circular economy for the management of disused tyre waste in Chongón - Guayaquil
Authors: Rodríguez Merchán Sonia Melissa , Loor Alcívar Byron José , Mariuxi Viviana Ruiz Arana , Carriel Sevillano Ronny Pedro
Published: October 2024

Scrap tyres can cause a severe environmental impact on the community. To describe the contribution of the circular economy model to the management of scrap tyre waste in Chongón - Guayaquil. Quantitative, descriptive, correlational study, using a survey of 20 vulcanisers in the parish of Chongón in the city of Guayaquil. A high level of reliability was obtained with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.883, as well as a significant correlation between the variables of waste management of scrap tyres and the circular economy model, with a bilateral sig. of <0.05. The disposal of scrap tyres causes severe environmental impacts in the parish of Chongón-Guayaquil, however, the application of an optimal waste management of these wastes, recycling and reusing them in the manufacture of other products, corresponds to the circular economy model, promoting economic development, sustainability and environmental protection.
Growth of the Omega 3 industry applied in non-surgical periodontal therapies in dental practitioners
Authors: Auqui Coronel Rosario Leonela , Tello Terán Damián Alfredo , Auqui Coronel Isabel Cristina , Villavicencio Urvina Edwin Patricio
Published: October 2024

The aim of this systematic review is to recognise the effects of dietary supplementation of Omega 3 (fatty acids) as an adjuvant in non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with periodontitis. In the present research work, a Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials on the supplementary use of Omega 3 in the diet of patients with periodontitis was carried out. The guidelines of the CONSORT 2010 statement were followed using different search equations and previously selected articles. The results show the synthesis of 12 articles selected for this study, providing information such as author, year, journal and quartile classification, among other parameters such as blood biomarkers present and periodontal clinical parameters. In conclusion, the analysis of the efficacy of Omega-3 as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) shows that, although improvements in clinical indicators such as calculus index (CIN), periodontal pocket depth and bleeding on probing are observed, the additional impact of Omega-3 has not been shown to be statistically significant. The variability in results may be due to differences in study designs, doses administered, and sample sizes, which limits the ability to establish a clear benefit of Omega-3 on these specific parameters.
Small Multi-Gene DNA Panel Can Aid in Reducing the Surgical Resection Rate and Predicting the Malignancy Risk of Thyroid Nodules
Authors: Oh Moon Young , Choi Hye-Mi , Jang Jinsun , Son Heejun , Park Seung Shin , Song Minchul , Kim Yoo Hyung , Cho Sun Wook , Chai Young Jun , Chung Woosung , Park Young Joo
Published: October 2024

Background: We explored the utility of a small multi-gene DNA panel for assessing molecular profiles of thyroid nodules and influencing clinical decisions by comparing outcomes between tested and untested nodules.Methods: Between April 2022 and May 2023, we prospectively performed fine-needle aspiration (FNA) with gene testing via DNA panel of 11 genes (BRAF, RAS [NRAS, HRAS, KRAS], EZH1, DICER1, EIF1AX, PTEN, TP53, PIK3CA, TERT promoter) in 278 consecutive nodules (panel group). Propensity score-matching (1:1) was performed with 475 nodules that consecutively underwent FNA without gene testing between January 2021 and December 2021 (control group).Results: In the panel group, positive call rate for mutations was 41.7% (BRAF 16.2%, RAS 12.6%, others 11.5%, double mutation 1.4%) for all nodules, and 40.0% (BRAF 4.3%, RAS 19.1%, others 15.7%, double mutation 0.9%) for indeterminate nodules. Benign call rate was 69.8% for all nodules, and 75.7% for indeterminate nodules. In four nodules, additional TP53 (in addition to BRAF or EZH1) or PIK3CA (in addition to BRAF or TERT) mutations were co-detected. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 80.0%, 53.3%, 88.1%, 38.1% for all nodules, and 78.6%, 45.5%, 64.7%, 62.5% for indeterminate nodules, respectively. Panel group exhibited lower surgical resection rates than the control group for all nodules (27.0% vs. 52.5%, P<0.001), and indeterminate nodules (23.5% vs. 68.2%, P<0.001). Malignancy risk was significantly different between the panel and control groups (81.5% vs. 63.9%, P=0.008) for all nodules.Conclusion: Our panel aids in managing thyroid nodules by providing information on malignancy risk based on mutations, potentially reducing unnecessary surgery in benign nodules or patients with less aggressive malignancies.
Elucidating Clinical Queries for Tailored Therapy in Patients with Prolactinoma
Authors: Lee Min-Ho , Hong Jae Won , Kim Kyungwon , Ku Cheol Ryong , Lee Eun Jig
Published: October 2024

Prolactinomas are the most prevalent type of pituitary neuroendocrine adenomas, primarily affecting women of reproductive age. Unlike other pituitary tumors, the first-line management has traditionally been pharmacological rather than surgical. This preference is due to the effectiveness of dopamine agonists (DAs), which typically reduce tumor size and normalize prolactin levels in most patients. However, this does not imply that there is no room for improvement; the duration of treatment and medication side effects often lead to compliance issues among patients. Recent advances in surgical techniques and molecular biology have paved the way for the development of precision medicine, allowing for more flexible and personalized treatment strategies for prolactinomas. This review aims to enhance clinical decision-making and patient care for endocrinologists by focusing on several key factors: predictive markers of DA sensitivity, clinical characteristics and suitability for transsphenoidal adenomectomy as a potential first-line treatment, factors determining the successful withdrawal of DAs after prolonged use, safety concerns during pre/post-pregnancy and breastfeeding, and determinants of tumor aggressiveness. Through tailored therapy—a patient-focused, multidisciplinary approach— we aim to improve the management of prolactinoma patients.
A Transformer-Based Yoruba to English Machine Translation (TYEMT) System with Rouge Score
Authors: Tolani Grace Oluwatoki, , Olusola Adebayo Adetunmbi, , Olutayo Kehinde Boyinbode,
Published: October 2024

Automated translation systems for some indigenous Nigerian languages like the Yoruba, have historically been limited by the lack of large, high- quality bilingual text and effective approaches to modeling. This paper presents introduces an approach to bi-directional Yoruba-English text-to-text machine translation utilizing deep learning technique, specifically Transformer models. Transformer models, which utilizes self-attention mechanisms to improve translation quality and efficiency. The system was trained and evaluated on a newly curated Yoruba- English parallel corpus, which significantly augments existing resources. Experimental results demonstrate that the Transformer-based model performs translation accurately and fluently, achieving a ROUGE (Recall-Oriented Understudy for Gisting Evaluation) score improvement of 0.4649. This work not only advances the frontiers of Yoruba-English machine translation but also enriches a wider domain in the field of multilingual Natural Language processing (NLP) by addressing challenges associated with translating between languages with limited resources. Future studies include enhancing the available parallel corpus and exploring hybrid models that combine the strengths of both RNN and Transformer architectures.
JWST Reveals Bulge-dominated Star-forming Galaxies at Cosmic Noon
Authors: Benton Chloë E. , Nelson Erica J. , Miller Tim B. , Bezanson Rachel , Gibson Justus , Hartley Abigail I , Martorano Marco , Price Sedona H. , Suess Katherine A. , van der Wel Arjen , van Dokkum Pieter , Weaver John R. , Whitaker Katherine E.
Published: October 2024

Hubble Space Telescope imaging shows that most star-forming galaxies at cosmic noon—the peak of cosmic star formation history—appear disk-dominated, leaving the origin of the dense cores in their quiescent descendants unclear. With the James Webb Space Telescope’s high-resolution imaging to 5 μm, we can now map the rest-frame near-infrared emission, a much closer proxy for stellar mass distribution, in these massive galaxies. We selected 70 star-forming galaxies with 10 < log(M) < 12 and 1.5 < z < 3 in the CEERS survey and compare their morphologies in the rest-frame optical to those in the rest-frame near-IR. While the bulk of these galaxies are disk-dominated in 1.5 μm (rest-frame optical) imaging, they appear more bulge-dominated at 4.4 μm (rest-frame near-infrared). Our analysis reveals that in massive star-forming galaxies at z ∼ 2, the radial surface brightness profiles steepen significantly, from a slope of ∼0.3 dex−1 at 1.5 μm to ∼1.4 dex−1 at 4.4 μm within radii <1 kpc. Additionally, we find their total flux contained within the central 1 kpc is approximately 7 times higher in F444W than in F150W. In rest-optical emission, a galaxy’s central surface density appears to be the strongest indicator of whether it is quenched or star-forming. Our most significant finding is that at redder wavelengths, the central surface density ratio between quiescent and star-forming galaxies dramatically decreases from ∼10 to ∼1. This suggests the high central densities associated with galaxy quenching are already in place during the star-forming phase, imposing new constraints on the transition from star formation to quiescence.
Description of Ixodes lanigeri sp. nov., a new hard tick species (Acari, Ixodidae) collected from mouse-eared bats (Vespertilionidae, Myotis) in Vietnam
Authors: Hornok Sándor , Kontschán Jenő , Takano Ai , Gotoh Yasuhiro , Hassanin Alexandre , Tu Vuong Tan
Published: October 2024

Historically, for more than one and a half centuries, only one so-called “long-legged bat tick” species, i.e., Ixodes vespertilionis Koch was known to science. However, during the past decade, it was recognized on a molecular basis that long-legged ixodid ticks associated with bats may represent at least six species. Of these, until recently, five have been morphologically described. In this study, Ixodes ticks were collected from two Myotis species in southeastern Asia, Vietnam. Based on the morphological and molecular characteristics of the female, nymph and larva, Ixodes lanigeri Hornok, sp. nov. is described here. The male is unknown. Like other members of the Ixodes ariadnae complex, I. lanigeri Hornok apparently shows a preference for vesper bats as its typical hosts. In this context, host-association and geographical separation may explain the evolutionary divergence of I. lanigeri Hornok from its closest relative occurring on Murina hilgendorfi Peters in East Asia, Japan, because no Myotis or Murina spp. have overlapping distribution between Vietnam and the main islands of Japan. On the other hand, supposing that (similarly to I. ariadnae) I. lanigeri Hornok probably occurs on other myotine bats and knowing that several Myotis species indigenous in Vietnam have a broad geographical range in southern and southeastern Asia, the new tick species most likely has a widespread distribution in this area.
Arquitectura monumental de tradición púnica en Iberia: los monumentos turriformes de Cástulo (Linares, Jaén)
Authors: Robles Moreno Jesús , Arias de Haro Francisco , Castro López Marcelo
Published: October 2024

En este artículo se estudian una serie de fragmentos arquitectónicos decorados con relieve de época ibérica procedentes de Cástulo (Linares, Jaén). Algunos se han restituido tradicionalmente como pertenecientes a un naiskós o edificio religioso de raigambre púnica. El hallazgo de nuevos fragmentos tipológicamente vinculables y el empleo de la fotogrametría y modelado 3D nos llevan a plantear una nueva restitución. Proponemos que no se trata de un naiskós, sino de uno o varios monumentos turriformes ibéricos de clara raigambre púnica, como ilustra su forma de nefesh y la incorporación de falsos vanos o de capiteles eólicos en sus fachadas. Estos sillares y su monumento –o monumentos- suponen un nuevo testimonio sobre la arquitectura de tradición púnica en el territorio de Cástulo, quizá motivada por la llegada de artesanos cartagineses a la Alta Andalucía desde mediados del IV a. C.
Identification of Body Composition Among Sports Persons
Authors: Das Subhajit , Barman Suchismita , Barman Sucharita
Published: October 2024

Body composition analysis is crucial for health screening, talent identification, and monitoring diet and exercise in sports, especially for athletes with disabilities. This study reviews the effectiveness of techniques like anthropometrics, DEXA, air displacement plethysmography, and BIA, focusing on athletes with spinal cord injuries. Literature from databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed indicates that while traditional methods offer insights, they face challenges in accurately assessing disabled athletes. Tailored, inclusive approaches and further research are essential for optimizing Paralympic athletes' performance and well-being.
Somatotyping Analysis Among Sports Persons
Authors: Bhattacharjee Bijoya , Kar Sanjukta , Ghosh Joyeta
Published: October 2024

Somatotyping classifies human physique and is crucial in sports science for talent identification and training program design. Literature from databases like Google Scholar and PubMed discusses its historical development and relevance across sports. The Heath-Carter method, which measures endomorphy, mesomorphy, and ectomorphy, is widely used. Research shows specific somatotypes correlate with success in different sports: ectomorphs excel in endurance sports, mesomorphs in power sports, and endomorph-mesomorphs in contact sports. Studies in various sports reveal distinct somatotype patterns aligned with performance needs. While genetics play a role, training and nutrition can modify somatotypes. Somatotyping aids long-term athlete development by training and nutritional strategies. However, it should be part of a comprehensive athlete assessment, considering skill, technique, and mental attributes. The dynamic nature of somatotypes during growth requires ongoing assessment in athlete development. Somatotyping regulates relationship between body composition and athletic performance.
Eating Plans to Cut Body Fat, Gain Muscle, and Prepare for Competition
Authors: Saxena Dipali , Dass Akash
Published: October 2024

This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between dietary strategies and athletic performance, focusing on the pivotal role of nutrition in achieving optimal body composition and readiness for competition. It explores the principles and methodologies behind eating plans designed to reduce body fat percentage while simultaneously promoting muscle gain, a delicate balance crucial for enhancing athletic performance. The chapter investigates the roles of numerous nutrients required for a healthy diet, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals, emphasizing their overall impact on health and athletic performance. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the dietary requirements for athletic competition preparation, including diet adjustment for weight class aims, pre- and post-competition meals, and the critical importance of staying hydrated during the competing cycle.
Energy Transfer During Physical Activity
Authors: Popli Aditi , Panchal Lakshay , Kalra Riya , Jivani Hem
Published: October 2024

Physical activity significantly affects health in several ways. Physical activity plays a crucial role in energy expenditure. The body undergoes various complex series of energy transfers to meet the unmet needs and demands of the body for that particular bodily movement or physical activity. Efficient energy transfer is essential for optimal performance during physical exercise. The body breaks down carbohydrate, fat, and protein into glucose and through metabolic pathways, glucose is transferred into ATP and utilized during aerobic, and anaerobic activities. resting metabolic rate (RMR) and factors affecting RMR. Carbohydrates break down into glucose and are stored mainly in the form of glycogen. Physical activity demands a dynamic interplay of energy transfer mechanisms within the human body. This chapter explores the intricate processes by which energy is mobilized, transferred, and utilized during various forms of physical exercise.
Iron Metabolism and Its Importance in Sports Science
Authors: Chatterjee Abhishek , Kundu Anirban , Dutta Anirudha
Published: October 2024

Iron is an important micronutrient required for a vast array of physiological functions including oxygen transport. Iron metabolism and its regulations are specifically important for athletics as exercise leads to physiological changes, which induce iron deficiency. Iron deficiency could lead to reduced aerobic capacity and physical ability to perform. Athletes suffer iron deficiency due to expansion of plasma volume, iron loss through sweat, injury, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, foot strike hemolysis, etc. Female athletes are at the highest risk of iron deficiency; lack of proper intervention may lead to poor performance and long-term deterioration of overall health. Hepcidin plays a major role in iron homeostasis and its synthesis in hepatocytes is regulated by multiple factors. However, exercise-induced inflammation and the associated increase in interleukin 6 (IL6) induce hepcidin synthesis that impairs iron availability. Therefore, iron deficiency in athletes depends on the nature of exercise, intensity, duration, and recovery periods.
Hydration and Strength Training
Authors: Shatakshi  , Kumar Abhishek
Published: October 2024

Strength training and hydration work hand in hand since they both have a big influence on your general well-being, ability to recover, and performance during activity. Studies have indicated that a person's physical performance may be affected by merely 2.4% dehydration. Water is necessary for muscle development and optimal function during strength exercise. Maintaining the right level of hydration promotes better oxygen transfer, faster recuperation in between exercises, and higher rep counts during strength training. A well-hydrated body facilitates faster recovery, cell regeneration, and waste product removal. Dehydration during exercise can result in decreased muscle function, decreased endurance, and increased fatigue. It could also impair focus and coordination, which would lessen the workout's efficacy.Hydration is critical for maintaining your ideal body temperature during strenuous exercises. .
Sports Genomics and the Intersection of Genetics and Training in Sports
Authors: Vyas Shraddha , Mandapaka Ravi Teja
Published: October 2024

Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics combine nutrition, genetics, and sports science to personalize sports nutrition. These fields study how an individual's genetic makeup interacts with specific foods to optimize athletic performance and overall well-being. Genetic variations in energy metabolism, muscle growth, and recovery inform personalized nutrition plans. Through genetic testing, markers linked to nutrient metabolism and performance attributes create comprehensive nutritional profiles for customized dietary approaches. As authors of this manuscript, we are confident that this research contributes to the growing body of literature in sports genomics, providing insights into the genetic basis of athletic performance and paving the way for personalized approaches to sports training and performance optimization. The future of sports nutrition lies in its ability to adapt to the unique genetic makeup of each athlete, providing a tailored roadmap to achieving their highest potential.
Differences in perspectives on the Christian revolution of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in China
Authors: Wang Shuihuan E.
Published: October 2024

In terms of civilian casualties directly and indirectly caused by the war, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement was the largest war in world history in the second half of the nineteenth century and had a strong East Asian Christian background. This article adopts the ‘historical contextualism’ approach of the Cambridge School in the history of political thought, and through a comparison of the relevant views of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Kang Youwei, it reveals that this intentional omission comes from a specific combination of modernisation routes and modernisation political construction choices. In contemporary China, the study of Christian theory and the practice of church organisation still need to answer the question of the general public as to whether Christianity can bring about a better life, both materially and spiritually.Contribution: This article pointed out that three contemporaries, Marx, Weber and Kang, all evaluated the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement as a revolution of Christianity in China from the standpoint of ‘China’s need for modernisation’, but differed in their evaluation of the position and role of the religious reform factor in the process of modernisation in China. However, they differed in their assessment of the position and role of the Reformation factor in the process of modernisation in China. The article reveals that for Protestant Christianity in contemporary China, it is still necessary to carefully handle its relationship with the government and to satisfy the people’s real needs for a modernised material and spiritual life. Meanwhile, it sheds light on the issue of ‘heterocultural adaptability’ brought about by the expansion and spread of Protestant Christianity in East Asia, as well as on the question of whether Protestantism and Confucianism in the process of modern conversion can achieve peaceful coexistence.
More landless, more problems: Investigating the relationship between land and income inequality in Africa
Authors: Raimi Rasaq , Phiri Andrew
Published: October 2024

Background: In pursuit of greater equality, African nations have implemented land reforms to increase land ownership among indigenous citizens. Despite these efforts, Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal regions.Aim: In line with the sustainable developmental goals (SDGs) 10 of the Equal World campaign, the study investigates how land ownership influences income inequality in African countries. We create a unique time series measuring landholders per square kilometre of agricultural land and explore its relationship with income inequality.Setting: The analysis covered the period of 2000–2020, using data from the World Bank gender data portal and World Bank Development Indicators to compute the land inequality index.Method: Conventional cointegration and advanced wavelet coherence techniques are employed to examine the influence of land ownership on inequality.Results: Traditional estimators reveal a long-run positive relationship between land ownership and income inequality, with bi-directional causality, implying that African countries with higher (lower) land concentration are associated with higher (lower) levels of inequality. However, wavelet coherence analysis reveals that only 8 countries exhibit a positive relationship, while 16 show a negative relationship, and 2 show an insignificant relationship. Notably, most countries with a negative (positive) relationship (did not) implement additional land reforms after 2000.Conclusion: We conclude that countries that fail to undergo continuous adjustments in land reforms risk experiencing a higher concentration of land ownership and income inequality. This study’s findings underscore the importance of land policy updates for long-term equity.Contribution: Unlike previous studies using the Gini Land coefficient, this study measure agricultural landowners per square kilometre, capturing the entire population and its relationship with income inequality.
Blow-up of the critical norm for a supercritical semilinear heat equation
Authors: Miura Hideyuki , Takahashi Jin
Published: October 2024

We consider the scaling critical Lebesgue norm of blow-up solutions to the semilinear heat equation

u_{t}=\Delta u+|u|^{p-1}u

in an arbitrary

C^{2+\alpha}

domain of

\mathbf{R}^{n}

. In the range

p>p_{S}:=(n+2)/(n-2)

, we show that the critical norm must be unbounded near the blow-up time, where the type I blow-up condition is not imposed. The range

p>p_{S}

is optimal in view of the existence of type II blow-up solutions with bounded critical norm for

p=p_{S}

.
Hepatitis B and C viral infections and correlates among pregnant women in Ilorin, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Udeze A. O. , Udeze-Okey C. N. , Odebisi-Omokanye M. B. , Njoku G. C.
Published: October 2024

Background: Hepatitis B and C are significant viral infections in pregnancy with high risk of maternal and neonatal complications. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections and correlates among pregnant women who attended antenatal care (ANC) unit of General and Civil Service Hospitals, Ilorin, Nigeria. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 282 consented pregnant women randomly selected from the ANC units of two hospitals in Ilorin. Blood samples were collected from the pregnant women and tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique. Socio-demographic and obstetrics information of the pregnant women and potential risk factors for HBV and HCV infections were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22.0 Results: Majority of the women were married (78.4%), from monogamous families (57.8%), do not share sharp objects (65.6%), have not received blood transfusion (65.3%), have no history of organ transplantation (91.1%), and multigravida (61.4%,) in their first (36.9%), second (37.2%) and third (25.9%) trimesters of pregnancy. Overall, 22.3% and 1.4% tested positive for HBsAg and anti-HCV respectively. Family background of the study participants showed significant (p˂0.05) association with HBsAg positivity. None of the other analysed variables showed any significant association with both HBsAg and anti-HCV positivity. Conclusion: This result showed high prevalence of HBV but low prevalence of HCV infections among pregnant women in the study setting. Improved surveillance and routine screening for HBV and HCV for women attending ANC is recommended to reduce disease burden and help achieve WHO goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030.
Demand and supply characteristics, supply chain strategy and business performance
Authors: Issah Ofor , Kenneth Mensah Stevenson , Boafo Eric Dadzie
Published: October 2024

This study sought to examine the effect of demand and supply characteristics on business performance. This study adopted explanatory research design. This study adopted explanatory research design. A Purposive sampling (also known as judgment, selective or subjective sampling) sampling technique was used to obtain a total sample size of 252. A primary research instrument was used where questionnaires were adopted from literature. This study concludes that demand and supply characteristics have a positive and significant influence on supply chain strategy. Supply chain strategy has a positive and significant influence on business performance. Demand and supply characteristics have a negative but insignificant influence on business performance. Supply chain strategy positively and significantly mediates the relationship between demand and supply characteristics and business performance. The study is to help the management of organizations to develop the best strategy that will suit their demand and supply so that they can enjoy economies of scale.
A sample ethics application to the African Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC) for research on social work with women victims of violence in Morocco
Authors: Mrabti Laila , Belamfedel Alaoui Zouhair
Published: October 2024

This article provides a sample of an ethics application to the African Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC). It is based on research with women victims of violence in Morocco, grounded in the African Ubuntu philosophy. Emphasizing interconnectedness and community respect, this ethical approach aims to enhance care for victims of gender-based violence through community-oriented and empathetic methods. At the end of this sample application, there are three appendices: the ethics application form of the AIEC, eight basic Ubuntu ethics in research and guidance on how to write an ethics statement. By sharing this sample application, and the appended information, authors intent to share knowledge of ethics planning in research with learners, academics, researchers, members of ethics boards, reviewers, editors and publishers in Africa and beyond.
 
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Mrabti, L. & Belamfedel Alaoui, Z. (2024). An ethics application for research on social work with women victims of violence in Morocco. African Journal of Social Work, 14(4), 174-184. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i4.1
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Factors associated with harmful practices of rape and early marriage, legal issues, and challenges in some selected districts in the South Gondar Zone, Amhara region in Ethiopia
Authors: Yosef Gebremikeal , Workneh Alemnew
Published: October 2024

Harmful societal practices, like child marriage and rape, are widely prevalent in Ethiopia. The reasons for society's rules are fluid and depend on the socio-cultural orientation of the people. The research aimed to understand the factors that influence early marriage and rape and investigate challenges and legal concerns in the county's gender-based violence laws. The study used a descriptive-qualitative approach with multiple cases. As a method of data collection coupled with a guide, twelve in-depth interviews with local elders, nine key informant interviews with victim women, girls, and parents, and three focus group discussions (one in each district) with law practitioners, harmful practice prevention team members, and gender-based violence officers from the women and children's offices were employed. The study found that high unemployment, distant school placement, cultural norms and values, and economic and social insecurity are the determinants of early marriage and rape. The study recognized challenges in crime investigation, legal and law enforcement issues, corruption, insufficient administration, and information gaps. Moreover, the study recommends creating adequate target-based awareness and capacity building for stakeholders, empowering women and their families, wisely utilizing religious leaders and the elderly, amending the country’s gender-based violence law, and punishing criminals.
 
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Yosef, G. & Workneh, A. (2024). Factors associated with harmful practices of rape and early marriage, legal issues, and challenges in some selected districts in the South Gondar Zone, Amhara region in Ethiopia. African Journal of Social Work, 14(4), 185-193. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i4.2
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Ending child marriages through young people’s movement building: the case of community champions in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mushunje Mildred T , •	Ismail-Mauto Hamida , Mazhambe Raymond
Published: October 2024

Despite efforts made to promote gender equality in all spheres of life, women, especially young girls below the age of 18 years from marginalised African communities continue to face a plethora of challenges such as harmful practises and negative gender stereotypes which hinder them from realising their full potential. Included in these harmful practises is the abhorrent act of child sexual exploitation in the name of child marriages. There are several initiatives by different actors to end child marriages and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Africa Trust (SAT), Zimbabwe is one Civil Society Organisation (CSO) that has made significant strides in contributing towards ending child sexual exploitation. The organisation works to empower adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to define their needs and undertakes various forms of advocacy including awareness raising and direct advocacy with key decision-makers. Interventions contribute to reducing self-stigma that disempowers adolescents and young people from realising their full potential. This article discusses an intervention that SAT has spearheaded in a bid to contribute to the end of child sexual exploitation and the role social workers can play to work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as SAT in ending child marriages.
 
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Mushunje, M., Ismail-Mauto, H. & Mazhambe R. (2024). Ending child marriages through young people’s movement building: the case of community champions in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Social Work, 14(4), 207-216. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i4.4  
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The mental health of maternal caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in rural, low-income parts of Southern Africa
Authors: Ngokwana Rachamose , Clare Harvey
Published: October 2024

Maternal primary caregivers of children living with cerebral palsy (CP) bear a significant burden that has the potential to impact their mental health. There is a paucity of research on the mental health of maternal caregivers of children with CP in rural areas of Southern Africa, highlighting the need for further exploration in this area. Specifically, there is a need to explore the multifaceted factors that influence the mental health of maternal primary caregivers of children with CP living in rural, low-income areas. The paper aimed to identify the various factors that influence the mental health of maternal primary caregivers of children living with CP who reside in rural, low-income areas of Southern Africa. Additionally, the paper sought to enhance the understanding of healthcare practitioners and stakeholders engaged in the care and support of these maternal primary caregivers and their children living with CP, therefore increasing awareness of this issue. This is a theoretical paper discussing the existing literature on the mental health of maternal caregivers of children living with CP in Southern Africa. The review was conducted by searching for published and grey literature in Google Scholar, PubMed, and EBSCOhost. The mental health of such caregivers is influenced by several factors, including the economic situation, physical demands, environmental conditions, insufficient information, experiences of stigma and marginalisation, interpersonal relationships, and emotional challenges. The social-ecological model is used to make sense of these factors in the mental health of maternal primary caregivers of children living with CP.
 
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Ngokwana, R. & Clare, H. (2024). The mental health of maternal caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in rural, low-income parts of Southern Africa. African Journal of Social Work, 14(4), 217-224. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i4.5
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Labour Conflict and Management of Federal Universities in Nigeria: A Study of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
Authors: Osuagwu Stella , Chukwuemeka Emma
Published: October 2024

Labor conflicts in Nigerian public universities have been a recurring challenge, often resulting in disruptions to academic activities and impacting the quality of higher education. This study thereforeexamines Labour Conflict and Management in Nigerian Public Universities with focus on academic staff union of the university (ASUU). The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data were elicited from respondents using questionnaire, in-depth interview, focus group discussion. Data from secondary sourcescomplemented the primary data. Statistical tables were used to present and analyze the data. Findings revealedamong others that there is significant relationship between ASUU's demands and the recurrence of labor conflicts, The persistent labor conflicts have a significant negative impact on various aspects of educational quality, including academic calendars, student progress, and institutional prestige. The findings were supported by appropriate recommendations that were derived from the findings.
Globalization, Migration, and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Nwokoro Athanasius Nnayelugo
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to empirically examine the effect of globalization and migration on Nigeria's economic growth. The study covered the period 33 years (1990 – 2022). The variables used in the study are foreign direct investment, trade openness, foreign exchange rate, remittances, and gross domestic product. The ARDL (autoregressive distributed lag) model was employed for the study and a long-run relationship was established. Findings revealed that remittance had a significantly positive effect on Nigeria's economic growth in the long run. The finding of the error correction mechanism revealed a speed of adjustment to equilibrium of 31.1%. The study suggested that the government, as a key player, should take immediate action to formulate policies that bolster and optimize the advantages of remittance inflows. This is crucial as remittances have been found to positively and significantly affect economic growth in the short and long run. These measures may encompass reducing transaction expenses, improving financial literacy among recipients, and encouraging investments to amplify the developmental effects of remittances.
Evaluation of Public Sector Corruption and Organized Crimes as Impediments to Nigeria’s Economic Growth
Authors: Isgogo Mohammed Mallam , Abdullahi Shuaibu
Published: October 2024

This research work on the evaluation of public sector corruption and organized crime as an impediment to Nigeria’s economic growth attempts to examine the link between crime and growth based on the theory of rational choice and empirical data.the major objective of this research is to evaluate the extent to which public sector corruption and organized crime impacted on economic growth in Nigeria. The Dynamic Endogenous Growth model is adopted to analyse the data collected as the study sought to cast further light on the macroeconomic implications of organized crime and its interaction with corruption. The study concludes that to eradicate organized crime and corruption in Nigeria, effort should be geared towards a fool-proof, digitized intelligence gathering on identifying the roots causes and a way to nip them in the bud. All leakages in the public sector also need to be blocked to curtail loopholes for corruption to thrive It is recommended that prosecution be forcefully pursued through the enactment of an accountability legislation for public office holders and the enhancement of police and court system skills through sufficient funding.Furthermore, the government ought to take action to promote a more productive economy, which would lower unemployment and serve as a deterrent to crime.