bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Une brèche dans le système belge de relations collectives ?
Authors: Teicher Elie
Published: June 2022

La Belgique est souvent présentée comme un pays modèle en matière de concertation sociale, dont le fonctionnement aurait trouvé son équilibre dans les années 1960. L’étude des grèves à l’usine Citroën de Forest (1969-1970) invite à interroger à nouveaux frais le système de relations collectives lorsqu’il est confronté à des conflits qui débordent le cadre qu’il leur assigne : pratiques répressives du patronat, conflits sociaux spontanés des travailleurs, militants autour de l’usine, méfiance envers les représentants syndicaux ou encore forte présence de travailleurs d’origine immigrée. Cette contribution entend questionner ces impensés de la concertation sociale à travers les attitudes des nouveaux acteurs sociaux (travailleurs immigrés, étudiants, militants révolutionnaires), les réactions des acteurs mobilisés pour résoudre le conflit (État, syndicats, patronat) et de ceux appelés à le réprimer (polices). Davantage qu’une exception, le « cas Citroën » révèle les limites de la concertation sociale et invite à questionner ce renouvellement de la combativité ouvrière au regard de la situation de l’après-68 en France.
Predicting Consumer Behavior Change Towards Using Online Shopping in Nigeria
Authors: Ezimmuo Chiamaka Miriam , Keikhosrokiani Pantea
Published: June 2022

This study aims to ascertain the factors responsible for the behavior change of consumers in Nigeria towards the use of online shopping as impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, two quantitative studies were conducted to find user behavior towards using online shopping before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questionnaire was used as the research instrument and an online survey was conducted in which 82 respondents in Nigeria participated for both studies. Both studies develop hypotheses through the integration of technology acceptance models, unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, and theory of planned behavior. The results of the study before and during COVID-19 pandemic are compared accordingly. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were proffered in relation to the results of the various hypothesized factors. Lastly, the study gave suggestions for subsequent research.
Digital Transformation on Education Learning Management
Authors: Geada Nuno Filipe dos Santos
Published: June 2022

The advent of computerization has brought about several changes in the way we interact with the world, altering aspects such as political, economic, and social relationships. As an essential part for the functioning of society, education has also evolved greatly, especially with the use of active learning methodologies. After some years and even centuries of stagnant teaching, we have witnessed investments in ways of learning that have generated several positive impacts, not only for students, but also for teachers. It will explain the importance of active methodologies and how they work, also demonstrating their consequences that can help in the evolution of an educational institution. The academic management of any education institution includes processes that involve the entire community (coordinators, professors, technical-administrative employees, and students): planning, curricular and administrative activities, attention to students, organization of professors, institution evaluation, regulations, and standards, among others.
Learning Management Systems in Education
Authors: Rosário Albérico Travassos , Dias Joana Carmo
Published: June 2022

The learning management system (LMS) in education refers to a variety of software and systems used to manage, track, and deliver educational materials, as well as manage student records. The adoption of LMS technologies revolutionizes the education system by providing a comprehensive view of the learning and performance processes of teachers, students, administration, and the academic system as a whole. Thus, conducting a systematic bibliometric literature review (LRSB) helped to understand the growth and adoption of the LMS and its associated innovations to determine the impact of technologies on education. In addition, the combined survey results helped to identify potential opportunities and challenges that affect LMS implementation to improve student and learning outcomes. The review integrated 49 scientific and/or academic documents indexed in SCOPUS from which we can conclude that LMS designers and developers must understand the needs and expectations of each user group to ensure that the tools and resources developed correspond to their specific needs.
How Digital Education Learning Is Enabling the Emergence of a New Vision of Education and an Overview of Its Current Best Implementations
Authors: Delange Ingrid R. C. , Gigon Christophe A. S.
Published: June 2022

This chapter is a review of the success and possible development of digital education. It details the impact of technology on the approach to learning and teaching, how it produced an educational shift in providing ubiquitous access to information. It highlights as well the shift in the role of teachers and the rise of a more holistic acceptance of education simultaneously with a new form of student-centered approach. Teaching skills, creativity, innovation, critical global thinking are now central concepts that are discussed here. The review also reflects on the current techniques and tools to facilitate academic learning online (i.e., research, simulation, and gamification). It surveys their strengths, weaknesses, and potential for growth. The second half of the chapter provides guidelines for implementations. It analyses the roles of the innovation directors, students, teachers, and the LMS and suggests protocols to facilitate a smooth and successful implementation and running of digital innovation in schools.
The Dynamics of Social Media Marketing Content and Customer Retention
Authors: Willis Michelle
Published: June 2022

Social media platforms are the key tools to facilitate online engagement; however, to stimulate a discussion, the content published on the platforms is significant as it must appeal to different consumers. The quality of the content and platform type is key to successful engagement. Maintaining positive relationships with consumers is a vital activity for many brands in social media. Trust, satisfaction, fairness, and mutual dependency are key factors to retaining customers. Moreover, positive brand attitudes and higher purchase intentions were found to be linked to positive evaluations of companies' social media postings. To maintain value, firms use social media platforms that facilitate consumer-to-consumer as well as consumer-to-business engagement. Drawing from social influence theory, this chapter explores how social media marketing content (SMMC) impacts customer retention.
Examining the Impact of E- Shopping on Customer Loyalty
Authors: Awad Nancy Awadallah
Published: June 2022

The majority decisions of online customers make are by tracing the electronic word of mouth and online comments which belong to previous customers and is affected by some fears. This study applied a decision tree method to customer data of those who visit a popular group on Facebook (SouqEgypt). Findings in this study indicated that social media marketing for increasing customer's retention and loyalty are influenced by customer's income, education level and occupation. This study helps marketing managers to enhance customer loyalty and in the long run maximize returns on marketing.
Consumption in the Digital Age
Authors: Turanci Eda
Published: June 2022

In today's world, the digital environment has an influence on consumers' lives, in terms of attitudes, preferences, habits, likes and dislikes, and purchasing practices. It is also observed that throughout history, a variety of professionals have been utilized to influence the public. To the group of individuals who lead as celebrities, role models, or opinion leaders in the digital age, “influencers” have been added in. This chapter aims to examine the relationship between influencers and consumption. As a result of the research, it was revealed that most of the shares/posts had the name of a brand or product, tagged brand, or used related hashtags to direct followers to consumption. The findings also show that despite the use of a large number of brand names, a very small number of these posts have the emphasis of sponsorship, advertising, or cooperation. Finally, it was also found that despite the high number of followers, the interaction rate is very low.
Reproductive Health of Women
Authors: Nanda Sapna
Published: June 2022

The tragedy of maternal mortality in the developing world is not just a health concern; it should be recognized as a human rights issue. The theme for World Health Day for 1998 was “Pregnancy is Special; let's make it safe.” When this theme was adopted by the World Health Assembly, it set a principle in the health policy. Pregnancy is not a disease. Pregnancy is special. Pregnancy, a privilege for a woman, is the means for human species to survive and propagate. When women risk their lives and health in order to give birth to a new life, they have a right to safe motherhood. Pregnancy should, thus, not compete for resources with the disease conditions. It is for these reasons of disease burden, an impact that transcends national boundaries as well as a deep concern about social injustice and inequity along with the availability of cost-effective interventions, that a major investment in reproductive healthcare is justified.
Effects on Fertility and Reproductive Behavior From Environmental Contaminants in Extreme Environments
Authors: Badroo Irfan Ashraf , Khanday Ashiq Hussain , Badroo Suriya Ashraf , Khan Saba Khursheed , Malik Irshad Aziz , Nandurkar Hemlata Pradeep , Untoo Syed A.
Published: June 2022

Human infertility is increasing at an alarming rate and has affected nearly 12% of reproductive aged couples worldwide. Various reasons have been linked to its cause, besides the age of female partner, a huge number of environmental contaminants produced and used by humans throughout the world are one of the reasons for growing the infertility rate. Their exposure is virtually unavoidable. The literature review provides an overview regarding the effect of chemical agents on fertility. The environmental contaminants included in this review are plastics, pesticides, phthalates, metals, industrial chemicals, endocrine disrupters, and nano materials. The goal is to discuss the association between environmental contaminants and reproductive disorders with particular emphasis on infertility.
Role of Rehabilitation in Equipping Differently-Abled Children With Assistive Devices for Inclusive Education
Authors: Mishra Kriti , Nitha J.
Published: June 2022

Differently abled students, in recent decades, have options of exploring their abilities by overcoming their impairments and limitations through usage of assistive technology (AT). A collaborative effort of technological researchers, educationists, healthcare providers, policy makers, etc. is required in facilitating accessibility and utilization of these assistive technological tools and devices by these children. Rehabilitation professionals have an important role in promoting usage of these devices and thereby optimizing these children's abilities. The chapter therefore takes a glance at the role of medical rehabilitation professionals in equipping these differently abled children with AT for an inclusive education set-up and helping them become a part of the mainstream community. These are illustrated using common scenarios seen in medical rehabilitation institutions. Lastly, the chapter incorporates the challenges in providing and using these devices for differently abled children with a focus on developing countries.
Augmented/Virtual Reality Technologies and Assistive/Humanoid Robots
Authors: Goosen Leila
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this chapter is to provide readers with a literature review of the latest research with regard to augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, as well as assistive and humanoid robots, for especially differently abled students, who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). While introducing and describing the general perspective of the chapter as specifically focusing on objectives in terms of students with ASDs, background that summarizes the content of this chapter as also consisting of significant results from certain earlier work and/or with regard to young children, adolescents, adults, and/or older people, as well as references in terms of research related to other connected conditions, will also be offered where applicable. Problems and challenges in this regard are presented, together with possible solutions and recommendations, future research directions, and concluding remarks.
Book Review
Authors: White Amy
Published: June 2022

Dr. Hogan has pinpointed a much-needed discussion about the nature of online degrees. The idea of borderless degrees is interesting and in need of exploration. Currently most degrees are location specific, and international students, while able to access these degrees, often find the curriculum is not designed in a way as to be applicable to an international audience. The book examines the historical roots of higher education and traces the development of institutions of higher education as they have evolved.
Joining Photovoltaic Cell Connection Strips Using Ultra-Acoustic Wave - Resistive Hybrid Heating System
Authors: Țunescu Traian , Filipciuc Andreea , Ştefan Iulian , Sîrbu Nicuşor Alin , Savu Ionel Dănuț , David Andrej , Savu Sorin Vasile , Olei Adrian Bebe
Published: June 2022

The manufacture of photovoltaic panels for the production of sustainable energy also involves the stage of electrical connection of the cells in the panel structure. This electrical connection is made by soldering of copper strips on the negative electrode of the cell. During the bonding process, due to the temperature of approximately 220-240°C at which the connecting strip is continuously heated, cracking processes of the upper layer of glass from the cell surface were identified. For this reason, it is necessary either to heat to lower temperatures, a solution that is not viable due to the melting temperature of the solder alloy which usually exceeds 210°C, or a different dosing of the heat flux. The solution proposed in the paper is to create a variable heat flux that allows the melting of the solder alloy, but at the same time to reduce the thermal load of the glass support layer. Through the proposed variant, the energy dosing is done with the help of a heating system consisting of two sources, an ultra-acoustic energy source and a classical resistive source. The resistive source provides an amount of energy to ensure a temperature in the range of 60-140°C, the difference to the melting point of the solder alloy being transferred locally by ultrasonic pulses. Research has highlighted the need to limit the range of values of the pressure of the circular sonotrode, which positively influences the mechanical stress of the photovoltaic cell, but also leads to a reduction in the joining speed. The dosing of the two components of the total energy, the one coming from the resistive source and the one coming from the ultra-acoustic vibration source is decisive for the efficiency of the joining process and for the quality of the soldered joint. Microscopic analyses revealed micro-cracks of the glass surface layer at forces higher than 100 N. Areas with lack of soldering for resistive heating at temperatures lower than 130oC were highlighted, the difference of 90-110°C being achieved by the contribution of ultra-acoustic energy.
Differentiation of Lower Extremity Skin Changes in the Intensive Care Setting
Authors: Bauer Karen L.
Published: June 2022

Digital and lower extremity skin changes often signify critical underlying disorders. Patients in the intensive care unit also frequently have hemodynamic instability requiring the use of vasoactive medications, which may lead to various presentations of limb ischemia; preexisting conditions increase these patients’ risk for arterial embolization. Most arterial emboli are clots that originate in the heart and travel to distant vascular beds, where they cause arterial occlusion, ischemia, and, potentially, infarction; the 2 most common sequelae are stroke and lower limb ischemia. Emboli also arise from atherosclerotic plaques. Other conditions can also cause skin color changes in this vulnerable population. Prompt recognition and differentiation of lower extremity skin changes can result in improved patient outcomes. A thorough literature search was conducted to differentiate the primary causes of lower extremity and digital skin changes in the critically ill patient and outline diagnostic and management techniques.
Oxidative stress and female reproductive disorder
Authors: Manokaran Kalaivani , Bhat Pavithra , Nayak Deepak , Baskaran Ravisankar , Paramasivam Prabu , Ahmed Shiek Fareeth , Priya Keerthi , Ranganath Pai Karkala Sreedhara , Balaji Vignesh E
Published: June 2022

Oxidative stress arises from an imbalance between the body's pro-oxidants and antioxidants. Recently, oxidative stress has been proven a contributing factor to many female reproductive disorders including infertility, preeclampsia, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Herein, we review the mechanistic role of oxidative stress in inducing the most common female reproductive disorders. The current review has also highlighted the protective role of vitamin C, necessary for certain female reproductive hormone secretion by the antral follicle and corpus luteum and also essential for collagen production in ovarian tissue remodeling after ovulation, in alleviating oxidative stress and thus improving female reproductive outcomes.
Investigation of FOXP3 (rs3761548) polymorphism with the risk of preeclampsia and recurrent spontaneous abortion
Authors: Varshini Govinda Sri , Harshini Sivakumar , Siham Muhammed Ali , Tejaswini Govindaraj Krishnamurthy , Kumar Yasam Santhosh , Kulanthaivel Langeswaran , Subbaraj Gowtham Kumar
Published: June 2022

Objective:

To investigate the association between forkhead box P3 (FOXP3) (rs3761548) polymorphism and the risk of preeclampsia and recurrent spontaneous abortion.

Methods:

Literature on the association of FOXP3 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to preeclampsia and unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion was retrieved by searching databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar and Embase from 2000 to 2021. The association measure was analyzed using an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). All the statistical analyses were executed using RevMan 5.4 software.

Results:

In the present meta-analysis, 11 articles were analyzed. The pooled results showed no association between FOXP3 gene polymorphism (rs3761548) and preeclampsia risk in allelic, recessive, dominant and over dominant contrast models. FOXP3 gene polymorphism (rs3761548) showed an association with recurrent abortion in allelic, recessive and dominant models (OR 1.85, CI 1.59-2.14; OR 2.02, 95% CI 1.56-2.62; OR 2.69, 95% CI 1.50-4.83, respectively), while no association in the over dominant contrast model (OR 1.35, CI 0.87-2.10).

Conclusions:

In the present study, FOXP3 gene (rs3761548) polymorphism is associated with risk of recurrent spontaneous abortion but not preeclampsia. However, larger sample size and multiracial studies are needed in the future to confirm the findings.
Placental pathologies and fetal outcome in pregnant women with COVID-19
Authors: Sarmadi Soheila , Omranipour Ara , Mirzaian Elham , Ahangari Roghayyeh , Yazdi Zahra , Asgarian Azadeh , Mirzaie Monireh
Published: June 2022

Objective:

To describe histopathologic findings in the placentas in women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy.

Methods:

In a cross-sectional study, 38 pregnant women with COVID-19 and undergoing delivery between March 2020 and January 2022, were included. The patients had positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 infection and the placentas after delivery were sent for histopathologic evaluation based on the Amsterdam Placental Workshop Group Consensus Statement and assessed by two pathologists.

Results:

Our results showed that maternal vascular malperfusion was the most common and was present in 17 cases (44.7%). These features included accelerated villous maturation (36.8%) distal villous hypoplasia (5.3%), placental infarction (5.3%) and intervillous fibrin deposition (10.5%). Other pathologic findings included focal calcification (10.5%), intravillous congestion and hemorrhage (10.5%), sub-chorionic hemorrhage (5.3%), acute villitis, chronic histiocytic intervillositis and delayed villous maturation each in one case (2.6%). Twelve out of 38 cases showed no significant pathologic changes. Fetal outcomes included neonatal intensive care unit admission rate of 13.2%, dyspnea 31.6%, newborn's anosmia 7.9%, intrauterine fetal demise 2.6%, asphyxia 2.6% and neonate COVID infection 5.3%.

Conclusions:

Microvasculopathy, as a sign of maternal vascular malperfusion, is a common finding in placentas from SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women in the present study. Further studies with larger sample sizes and comparative studies between COVID-19 positive and negative, as well as information from patient follow-up are suggested.
Effect of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin enriched extenders on the quality of prefrozen and frozen buffalo semen
Authors: Mostafa Asmaa A. , El-Belely Mohamed S. , Ismail Sayed T. , El-Sheshtawy Reda I. , Shahba Mohamed I.
Published: June 2022

Objective:

To investigate the effects of non-permeable cryoprotectant, cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin, when added at different concentrations into cooled and frozen-thawed semen extended with Tris-citrate-fructose egg yolk glycerol and lecithin-based extenders.

Methods:

A total of 40 ejaculates from four buffalo bulls were collected using artificial vagina. Ejaculates were extended with one of Tris-citrate-fructose egg yolk glycerol and lecithin-based extenders which contained different concentrations [0 (control), 0.75, 1.50, 2.25 and 3.00 mg/mL] of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin. The extended semen samples were cooled to 5 °C and then frozen slowly to -196 °C in 0.25 mL ministraws before being stored in liquid nitrogen pending its evaluation. Sperm motility, live sperm, normal sperm morphology, sperm membrane integrity and acrosome morphology were measured.

Results:

Supplementation of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin improved progressive motility, viability, morphology and acrosome as well as plasma membrane integrities at 1.50-2.25 mg/mL depending upon types of used extenders and stages of pre- and post-freezing process (P<0.01). The best concentration was 1.50 mg/mL at pre-freeze stage and 2.25 mg/mL at post- freezing. However, greater concentration (3.00 mg/mL) of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin had a detrimental effect compared to the control group with the two evaluated extenders (P<0.01).

Conclusions:

Cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin supplementation at 1.50-2.25 mg/mL concentration could improve pre-frozen and post-thawed buffalo sperm quality. The most suitable concentration is 1.50 mg/mL at pre-freeze stage and 2.25 mg/mL at post-freezing.
Etiological spectrum and predictors of intractability in early-onset epilepsy (3 months–2 years): A cross-sectional observational study
Authors: Chalipat Shiji , Shukla Darshita , Chavan Sanjay , Agarkhedkar Sharad , Malwade Sudhir , Kulkarni Vishwanath B
Published: June 2022

Abstract

Introduction:

Epilepsy is the most common childhood neurological illness, which occurs in four to six per 1000 children. The maximum incidence of epilepsy occurs in children less than 3 years of age. The main objective of our study was to describe the etiological spectrum, EEG, and neuroimaging abnormalities and predictors of intractability in epilepsy.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted over a 2-year duration at Dr DY Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Hundred eligible children with epilepsy aged 3months to 2 years were included in the study. Appropriate statistical test such as Chi-square test and P value has been applied. SPSS software version 23 was used in our study.

Results:

Out of 100 children, 45% were in the age group of 19–24 months with M:F = 1.1:1. The mean age of onset of seizure was 11.6 ± 3.3 months. The majority of children belonged to lower-middle-class families (56%). Developmental delay was seen in 50%, and 43% had refractory epilepsy. The most common seizure type was focal onset (47%), followed by generalized onset seizures (37%). EEG findings were abnormal in 66%, multifocal IEDs being the most common abnormality (54.55%). MRI brain was normal in 27 cases, and out of 73 abnormal MRIs, the most common pattern seen was changes of perinatal and postnatal insults (75.3%). There was a statistically significant correlation between the type of seizures and MRI pattern with abnormal EEG (P <0.001). In 23% of children, no etiology was found, structural cause—62 (perinatal: 55; cortical malformation: 7), metabolic cause—nine, genetic etiology—six cases. The factors associated with refractory epilepsy in our cohort were the presence of developmental delay, abnormal neurological examination, abnormal EEG, and abnormal MRI (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

Our study described the etiological spectrum of infantile-onset epilepsy, with the most common being acquired cause because of perinatal and postnatal insult to the developing brain. Early-onset seizures have a high possibility of intractability, especially if it is associated with developmental delay, abnormal neurological examination, EEG, and neuroimaging.
Automotive and Heavy Duty Storage Battery Vibration
Authors:   Starter Battery Standards Committee
Published: June 2022

This SAE Standard serves as a guide for vibration testing procedures of Automotive and Heavy Duty storage batteries.
Impact of population growth on biodiversity loss in boki agro-ecological rainforests, cross river state, nigeria
Authors: P. E., Oko, , D. U., Odey,
Published: June 2022

In today's world, the rapid growth of human populations, who rely on forest resources as their primary source of income, is a major source of concern. The impact of population increase on biodiversity loss in the Boki rainforest in Nigeria's Cross River State was investigated in this study. The study looked into the causes of rapid population expansion, the proximate causes of deforestation, the effects of deforestation on biodiversity, and the economic values of rainforests to Boki inhabitants. The study gathered information on the factors that contribute to population growth, the pace of biodiversity loss, the causes of deforestation, and the effects of deforestation on biodiversity in the study area. The findings found that a mix of human influences such as rapid population growth, increasing human activities such as lumbering, fuel wood extraction, settlement expansion, agricultural practices, and construction works had aggravated tropical rainforest degradation in the studied area. These factors have aided in the extinction and depletion of important flora and fauna species in the study area. To maintain the Boki rainforests and it’s biodiversity, the report suggests population education, research-based innovative forestry and biodiversity policies, and forest restoration efforts such as community-based forest management.
The relationship between nutritional status and intellectual ability of primary school children in southern cross river state–nigeria
Authors: Obi-Abang, Magdalene
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the nutritional status and intellectual ability of primary six (6) pupils in Southern Cross River State-Nigeria. The ex post facto research design was used in carrying out the study. The sample size consisted of five hundred and seventy nine (579) public primary schools in Southern Cross River State using stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used for this study was an intelligence test consisting of 29 items divided into four sections A-D.  Pearson’s product moment correlation co-efficient was used in analyzing the result. The correlation coefficient value between them is 0.809. It is therefore recommended that primary school proprietors, administrators, even parents and government should put machinery in place to provide quality food to maintain good nutritional status of their pupils to enhance good intellectual abilities.

Key word:  Nutritional Status, Intellectual status, primary school.
Religious and existential well-being among nursing students in anambra state, nigeria
Authors: Uchenna J., Okoli , Olaide Bamidele, Edet, , Pauline Ackley, Akpan-Idiok,
Published: June 2022

Spirituality is a significant concept for the discipline of nursing with substantial influence on holistic care of patients. The purpose of the study was to investigate the status of Spiritual Well-Being (SWB) among nursing students in public Schools of Nursing in Anambra State, Nigeria.

 A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 228 nursing students based in three government Schools of Nursing in Anambra State, Nigeria.  A 20 item Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWS) comprising of 10 questions each on religious and existential wellbeing sub-scales was adapted for the study. Internal consistency reliability of the instrument using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient was 0.93. Ethical approval was obtained from Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) ethical committee. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Chi-Square and Pearson correlation analysis were done to verify association between variables using SPSS version 21 for Windows.  Probability value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The mean age of respondents was 22 years. Overall, 55.1% reported moderate level of spirituality compared with 44.9% who had high level of spirituality. Nursing students’ average spiritual well-being (SWB) score was 97.7. SWB was significantly related to the level of study of respondents (p= 0.001). A significant strong positive correlation was found between Religious Well-Being (RWB) and Existential Well-Being (p=0.001; r=.697). The study has shown that nursing students in public Schools of Nursing in Anambra State, self-reported moderate level of spiritual wellbeing (SWB). Educational interventions are required to improve nursing students’ religious and existential well-being for the ultimate purpose of promoting holistic nursing care.
Classification of nitrogen deficiency for maize plants using deep learning algorithms on low-end android smartphones
Authors: Adesanya O. O. , Yinka-Banjo C. O.
Published: June 2022

Maize comprises about one-fifth of the calories eaten in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa have been unable to produce enough food for consumption. This is mostly due to a shortage of nutrients and the adoption of antiquated agronomic methods. Nitrogen deficiency or deficiency is a significant factor contributing to this poor yield of maize crop. Many smallholder farmers lack the necessary information to recognize this nitrogen deficit early on, when it is still reversible, before it damages their fields and maize yields. The purpose of this project is to determine a way for developing a mobile app for low-end Android phones that use a machine learning model to detect nitrogen insufficiency. The model is constructed by utilizing the Tensorflow and Keras libraries to train a pre-trained Single Shot Detector (SSD) Mobilenet model. Additionally, the approach takes advantage of Keras's built-in Image Augmentation algorithms to produce additional photos for our datasets. The model generated is 81 percent accurate. The Android application enables a smallholder farmer to maintain and analyze the soil health of several farms, as well as to determine the necessary fertilizer application to help rectify the nitrogen shortfall. Future directions in this field of study have also been highlighted for the benefit of interested scholars.
Hostile social media harassment: A machine learning framework for filtering anti-female jokes
Authors: James I. I. , Osubor V. I.
Published: June 2022

Drawing motivation from the non-existing computational criteria that blocks abusive contents targeted at female folks on social media from weird contents capable of hurting, offending, or intimidating the feelings; we present a machine learning framework for an intelligent filtering of information regarding anti-female jokes on social media discourse using multi-class classification. Our framework trains, validates and test neural network algorithm with data set sourced from chat rooms on social media handles with the goal of detecting and filtering expression(s) available in online jokes defined in terms of harsh, mild and neutral anti-female jokes. During implementation, the prototyped model recorded a performance accuracy of 92.9 %. This performance though high with the available limited data set is yet to attain the desired level of accuracy due to lack of consistent rules that distinguish various classes of anti-female jokes. In future, this model will be deployed to achieve unhindered discourse on social media by implementing an intelligent filtering system that could identify, classify and block unwanted contents.
Investigation of corrosion inhibition potential of selected biological inhibitors
Authors: Udoh T. H. , Sunday M.U.
Published: June 2022

In this paper, corrosion inhibition potential of two biological compounds namely azadirachta indica and enzyme on corrosion of mild steel was investigated. The weight loss analysis method was used to assess the corrosion losses in mild steel exposed to saline solutions with or without inhibitors over a period of 576 days and the corrosion rates, inhibitors’ efficiencies and surface coverage were determined. The results showed that the rate of corrosion of mild steel generally does not change significantly after 400 days of continuous exposure to the same solution. Addition of enzyme to low and high saline solutions significantly reduced the corrosion rate of mild steel relative to the use of saline solutions alone. High corrosion inhibition efficiency was observed with the application of enzyme and its efficient concentration was found to be 2 wt.% in both low and high saline solutions. The corrosion inhibition of azadirachta indica was however found to be more efficient in low saline solution and an optimum concentration of 2 wt.% was efficient in this environment but in high saline solution, higher concentration of 10 wt.% is required for efficient corrosion inhibition.
The higher numerals in Ossetic
Authors: Kim Ronald I.
Published: June 2022

This paper examines the formal prehistory of the cardinal numerals above “ten” from Proto-Iranian to Ossetic. Despite the widespread adoption in Ossetic of a vigesimal system of counting and semantic shift of “thousand” and “ten thousand” to generalized terms for large amounts, the evolution of these numerals may be reconstructed in detail. Noteworthy features are the general conservatism of the teens; retention of the nasal from Proto-Indo-Iranian in Digor insæj ‘twenty’, ærtin ‘thirty’ (cf. Vedic viṁśatí-, triṁśát-); survival of an older variant of ‘forty’ in Digor cæppors*, Iron cyppurs ‘Christmas’ < ‘(festival) of forty (days)’; and extension of Proto-Iranian *-āti from ‘seventy’ and ‘eighty’ to ‘fifty’ and ‘sixty’. Digor be(u)ræ, Iron biræ ‘many, much; very’ continues a thematized plural *baiwar-ai of Proto-Iranian *baiwar / n- ‘ten thousand’; if sædæ ‘hundred’ and ærzæ (ærʒæ) ‘countless number, myriad’ < ‘thousand’ also go back to preforms in *-ai, they were either remodeled after *baiwar-ai or generalized from duals, e.g. *duwai ćatai ‘two hundred’. The limited evidence for earlier stages of the language is given full consideration, including Sarmatian onomastics, word lists in early modern European sources, and the testimony of loanwords.
Soigner la mélancolie au Moyen Âge : conseils et remèdes tirés des romans arthuriens français des XIIe–XIIIe siècles
Authors: Dybeł Katarzyna
Published: June 2022

O leczeniu melancholii w Średniowieczu: rady i terapie zaczerpnięte z francuskich powieści arturiańskich XII–XIII wieku

Autorka analizuje wybrane francuskie powieści arturiańskie z XII i XIII wieku jako przykłady locus medicinalis, czyli miejsce styczności literatury i ówczesnej wiedzy medycznej, gdzie dochodzi do przecięcia fikcji literackiej i rzeczywistości medycznej, dla której melancholia stanowiła jedno z głównych wyzwań. Podobnie jak medycyna, literatura także podejmuje to wyzwanie, starając się opisać objawy melancholii, określić jej przyczyny, a przede wszystkim zaproponować skuteczną, mogącą przynieść ulgę terapię. W analizowanych powieściach pojęcie Melancholii zbliżone jest do acedii, patologicznego stanu duszy i umysłu, przejawiającego się smutkiem, obojętnością, zmęczeniem i wyczerpaniem serca. Stan ten przypisywano działaniu demona acedii, zwanego przez Kasjana i Ewagriusza z Pontu daemon meridianus. W analizowanych w tym artykule powieściach arturiańskich, gdzie ważne są przede wszystkim działania o charakterze psychologicznym i duchowym, leczenie melancholii oparte jest na holistycznej, chrześcijańskiej wizji człowieka, zgodnie z którą wzajemnie oddziałują na siebie stan umysłu, duszy i ciała. Oczyszczające łzy, uzdrowienie pamięci, wsparcie przyjaciół, obecność ukochanej osoby, radość odpędzająca smutek, modlitwa, nawrócenie, spowiedź i pielgrzymka okazują się skuteczniejsze niż teriak, maści, balsamy czy jakiekolwiek inne lekarstwa.

Treating Melancholy in the Middle Ages: Advice and Remedies Offered by 12th and 13thCentury French Arthurian Romances.
The author analyses the selected 12th and 13th-century French Arthurian romances as an example of locus medicinalis, i.e., the meeting place of literature and the medical knowledge of the time, where literary fiction intersects with the medical reality, for which melancholy was one of the major challenges. Like medicine, literature takes up the challenge, by seeking to describe the symptoms of melancholy, to define its causes and above all to propose an effective treatment to relieve it. In the romances analyzed, the concept of melancholy is similar to that of acedia, the vice of the soul manifested by boredom, indifference, fatigue, and exhaustion of the heart. The condition was attributed to the activity of the demon of acedia, called daemon meridianus by Cassian and Evagrius of Pontus. In the Arthurian romances analyzed in the article, in which acts of psychological and spiritual nature are of main importance, the treatment of melancholy is based on the holistic Christian vision of man, according to which the state of mind, soul, and body influence each other. Cathartic tears, memory healing, friends’ support, the presence of the beloved, joy that chases away sadness, prayer, conversion, confession, and pilgrimage prove to be more efficient than theriac, electuary, or any medicine.
The antecedents and outcomes of export market orientation: A bibliometric review
Authors: Nguyen Phuong Ngoc Duy , Dinh Tu Hoang , Dang Anh Thao Van , Tran Tu Anh
Published: June 2022

Export market orientation has always been a central issue in the study of international business and marketing. Therefore, it is essential to put effort into understanding the concept and its application in real-life business. Following in-depth studies and critical review papers in previous years, this research paper focuses on synthesizing and analyzing empirical studies in the period from 2015 to 2021, revolving around theoretical issues, context, the main features of the object, and the methodology. Within a predetermined time frame, twenty critical papers on export market orientation were selected and analyzed. The result reveals in detail that there are sixteen antecedents and five outcomes of export market orientation, as well as the total of eight moderators and seven mediators influencing their relationships. Findings have indicated that in recent years, models and theories of earlier eras have been developed and many of them have reached maturity.
Elementos terras raras nas características anatômicas, nutricionais e fotossintéticas de Pistia stratiotes
Authors: Duarte Ana Carolina Oliveira , Oliveira Cynthia De , Castro Evaristo Mauro de , Ramos Sílvio Junio
Published: June 2022

Elementos terras raras (ETR) são utilizados pela indústria tecnológica e compõem fertilizantes fosfatados, cujas exploração e utilização em grande escala podem resultar em aumento de contaminação destes elementos no ambiente. Sabe-se que Pistia stratiotes L. é uma macrófita eficiente na acumulação de poluentes. O objetivo do presente artigo foi avaliar o efeito das concentrações de ETR (isolados e mistura) sobre características morfoanatômicas, nutricionais, trocas gasosas e pigmentos fotossintetizantes de Pistia stratiotes. Foram avaliados as trocas gasosas (equipamento analisador de fotossíntese - IRGA), o teor de clorofila (equipamento medidor de clorofila - SPAD), a anatomia de raízes e folhas, o teor de nutrientes e a massa seca, conforme metodologia descrita. Houve redução do crescimento das plantas no sistema radicular nos tratamentos com mistura de ETR e lantânio (La). Notou-se aumento na transpiração para a manutenção do fluxo, compensando a perda de condutividade e permitindo a chegada de nutrientes até a parte aérea. A coifa alongou-se nos tratamentos de La para proteção da região meristemática. A absorção de alguns nutrientes reduziu, em virtude da redução do sistema radicular. As barreiras foram espessadas nos tratamentos com cério (Ce). Essas modificações ocorreram evitando que os ETR fossem absorvidos, transportados e causassem algum efeito negativo no vegetal.
O que sabemos sobre os tatus do Pantanal? Revisão do conhecimento sobre ecologia, biologia, morfologia, saúde, conservação, distribuição e métodos de estudo
Authors: Jean Desbiez Arnaud Leonard , Kluyber Danilo , Massocato Gabriel F. , Barreto Lucas Mendes , Attias Nina
Published: June 2022

Xenarthra contém duas ordens, seis famílias, 14 gêneros e 38 espécies viventes. A ordem Cingulata (tatus) representa 22 das espécies de xenartros e seis destas são encontradas no Pantanal (Dasypus novemcinctus, Cabassous tatouay, C. squamicaudis, Tolypeutes matacus, Euphractus sexcinctus e Priodontes maximus). Os tatus se diferem de outros mamíferos por terem uma carapaça formada por placas ósseas articuladas que, como um escudo, cobrem a cabeça e o dorso. Neste artigo, baseamo-nos em extensa revisão bibliográfica e décadas de trabalho realizado pelos autores para descrever o estado do conhecimento sobre ecologia, biologia, características morfológicas, saúde, estado de conservação e distribuição dos tatus no Pantanal. Visando dar subsídios a futuros trabalhos com as espécies, também descrevemos melhores práticas para a captura e o manejo (e.g., anestesia e coleta de material biológico) das espécies em campo. Apesar do recente aumento do número de estudos, ainda restam diversas lacunas de informação sobre a ecologia e a biologia da maioria das espécies de tatus do Pantanal. Sendo assim, esperamos que as informações e os métodos descritos aqui sirvam de estímulo e base para o desenvolvimento de novos estudos, que aumentem nosso conhecimento sobre estas espécies na região do Pantanal e permitam o planejamento de estratégias de conservação eficientes.
Synthesis of Composite of Hydroxyapatite using Chitosan Template
Authors: Vuong Bui Xuan
Published: June 2022

This work presents the synthesis of composite HA in chitosan polymer. The synthetic composite was investigated by using XRD, FTIR, SEM methods. The experiment for bio-compatibility was effectuated by the contacting of the extract solutions from synthetic composite and the cellular culture media. The obtained results confirmed the introduction of both HA and Chitosan in the structure of synthetic composite. The high values of cellular viability confirmed the good bio-compatibility of synthetic composite.
The Measurement of Radon Concentration in the Buildings of the College of Education, Al-Qadisiyah University, Iraq Using CR-39 Detector
Authors: Obayes Kawthar Hassan , Oudah Osamah Nawfal
Published: June 2022

This research aims to evaluate the concentration of radon gas and the risks involved as a result of exposure to it. The nuclear track detector CR-39 was used to measure radon gas in the buildings of Al-Qadisiyah University’s College of Education. For a month, 11 buildings in the college of Education at Al-Qadisiyah University were chosen to measure the radon concentration, with CR-39 reagent placed inside the sponge by two detectors for each building. The highest value of radon concentration was recorded in the CH1 model (270.5±32.9 Bq.m-3), at the building of the Department of Chemistry, and the lowest value was recorded in the Li1 model (96.9±27.7 Bq.m-3), which is the college library building with a concentration rate equal to (168). It is below the acceptable and recommended limit by the International Committee for Radiation Protection (200-300 Bq.m-3).
A Comparative Study on Color Removal From Textile Industry Effluent Using Shrimp and Crab Shell Chitosan
Authors: Mary C. Angel , Leena R.
Published: June 2022

Effluent from the textile industry is a major source of water pollution. Textile effluents contain a high amount of color, turbidity, BOD, and COD, which are highly toxic and affect aquatic organisms as well as human beings. Physical and chemical treatments of these effluents are difficult and costly. Adsorption is an effective method to treat textile industry effluent. In the present study, chitosan is selected as an adsorbent, derived from the exoskeleton of marine crustaceans like shrimp and crab by chemical processing. The color was removed using chitosan from shrimp and crab shells separately. On the sixth day of treatment, shrimp shell chitosan removed 100% of color from textile industry effluent and proved to be a better adsorbent.
Waste Generation and Characteristics in Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel Sector: Case Study of the Biyagama Industrial Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka
Authors: Edirisinghe L.G.L.M. , Wijayasundara M. , De Alwis A.A.P.
Published: June 2022

The main goal of the study was to look at the properties of waste, treatment options, and disposal techniques. Furthermore, waste circulation variables in the textile and apparel sectors in Sri Lanka’s Biyagama Industrial Processing Zone were calculated. The types, volumes, and per capita waste generation of ten industries were analyzed, as well as waste management activities such as trash minimization, handling, storing, recirculation, and disposal. The information was gathered using questionnaires, interviews, and field observations. According to the findings, the total industrial waste generation rate was 13792.5 tonnes per year, with 5926 tonnes per year designated as hazardous waste materials (42.9%). Furthermore, the waste generation rate per capita was 0.93 kg. The waste circulation factor was 0.38, according to the findings. The findings of the study highlight the necessity for integrated waste management methods in the textile and apparel industries.