bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Animal Welfare Perspectives Against the Backdrop of Animal Cruelty in Nigeria
Authors: Omoniwa David Oludare , Adedeji Jeremy Adeyinka , Adidu-Omoniwa Amy Morayo , Oladele Oludotun Olubusola , Akinsola Oludayo Micheal , Uchendu Chidiebere , Babalola Samuel Adeola , Omobowale Temidayo Olutayo , Asala Olayinka , Bitrus Asinamai Athliamai , Banwo Olamilekan Gabriel , Agweche Onuche Shalom , Inechi Obianuju Ifesinachi , Ogwuche Adah , Meseko Clement Adebajo
Published: October 2024

Knowledge is crucial for improving animal welfare. People's perceptions, attitudes, and understanding may be a hindrance to adopting  animal welfare-improving ideas which is crucial for developing effective animal welfare policies and advocacy in Nigeria. This study  evaluates the current knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of animal welfare among Nigerian residents. A cross-sectional survey using a  structured questionnaire distributed via emails, social media platforms, and by personal contact. The survey collected data from 694  respondents across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria over 6 months (November 2023 and June 2024). Descriptive  statistics, reliability testing, and inferential statistical tests were performed using SPSS for windows. The result revealed that majority  (60-87.3%) of the respondents had a good knowledge of what constitutes cruelty to animals. Also, 88.8% were aware that animals have right to freedoms that could enhance their welfare, and 96.1% agreed that freedom from hunger and thirst is reasonable for animals. The  standard deviations were relatively low, suggesting consistent responses among participants. Respondents (87.3%) also supported  the enforcement of animal cruelty laws and the enactment of comprehensive animal welfare laws in Nigeria. The high knowledge scores  among Nigerian residents suggest a strong foundational understanding of animal welfare principles. It is recommended that despite the  result continual advocacy and policy development are still necessary to shape the public attitudes, and perceptions to animal.
Epidemiological Dynamics of Canine Morbillivirus in Resident Dogs of Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Ibu John , Chah Kennedy , Ezema Wilfred , Woma Timothy , Eze Didacus , Okwor Emmanuel , Agbo Joseph , Anzaku Eson , Ode Samuel , Mlanga Esther , Rabo Nathaniel Daniel
Published: October 2024

Canine distemper is an endemic viral disease of dogs in Nigeria. Knowledge of the carrier status of dogs is key to successful control of the  disease. In this study, the carrier status of apparently healthy dogs’ resident in parts of Makurdi metropolis was determined using  the immunochromatographic rapid antigen assay kit for qualitative detection of canine morbillivirus antigens in ante-mortem samples.  Ocular-, nasal-, and rectal- swabs, as well as serum were taken from each of 204 dogs bringing a total of 816 samples. The results showed  that 26.96 % of the dogs sampled were positive for Canine morbillivirus antigens. Viral antigens were detected in 9.8%, 11.27%, and 4.41%  of nasal, ocular, and rectal swaps respectively, and in 6.37% of the serum samples collected. An age-related susceptibility was observed as  viral antigens detection rate was higher in younger dogs compared to older ones. Similarly, 40.43% of vaccinated and 22.93% of  unvaccinated dogs were positive for canine morbillivirus antigens. Of significant importance is the prevalence rate in unvaccinated  population of dogs. In terms of breed-related detection rate, 23.93% of Nigerian local dogs and 40.63% of exotic breeds tested positive for  viral antigens, and it was observed that 25.54% of dogs which had history of contact with other dogs and 40% of dogs which had no  such history carried canine morbillivirus antigens. The significance of this study is that it details the current epidemiological dynamics of  canine morbillivirus in resident dogs of Makurdi metropolitan area, and the findings are discussed.
Subject Areas: Animal infectious  disease epidemiology.
Pathogenicity of Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Ethiopia
Authors: Rajemison Fanambinantsoa Malaza , Omobowale Temidayo Olutayo , Getachew Belayneh , Fagbohun Olusegun , Esan Oluwaseun Olanrewaju , Ngoma Ceti Divine Syldia , Awgichew Liyuwork Tesfaw , Reda Kassaye Adamu , Kassa Eyob Assefa , Ajaba Dawit Dufera , Woldemichael Wubet Weldemedhin , Nuri Kedir Sherefa
Published: October 2024

Newcastle disease represents an enormous problem for African breeders, and country-specific fears and economic exchanges complicate  its elimination and control. Slow laboratory diagnosis creates additional delays during initial epidemic discovery. To address  these concerns, researchers undertook a study in Ethiopia to examine the impact of the circulating Newcastle disease virus on chicken  farms. The aim of the study is to identify the virus from likely outbreak cases, confirm its pathogenicity, and evaluate its effects on  vaccinated and uninfected chicks Forty chicks were separated into 02 groups and exposed to 02 virus samples at the National Veterinary  Institute in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The isolated viruses were classified as velogenic, with the BOG strains scoring 1.67 and the HAR strains rating 1.55. Immunized chicks demonstrated high herd immunity, while single immunization failure was observed. In the challenged  group, the death rate was 55%, with all 20 unvaccinated chicks dying from the sickness, whereas just 2 out of 20 vaccinated chicks were  afflicted. Statistical analysis showed that the virus produced general inflammation, which was more common in the BOG group (87.50%)  than in the HAR group (12.50%). Vaccination significantly reduced clinical signs and gross lesions, such as irritation in multiple organs. The study showed the persistence of velogenic Newcastle disease virus strains in Ethiopia and the importance of vaccination. The findings  have improved our understanding of the disease's physiopathology and provided vital information for responsible authorities  to implement early intervention techniques.
Spor Eğitimi Alan Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Girişimcilik Düzeylerinin Farklı Kişisel Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi
Authors: Ekin Abdulkadir , Erdoğan Ali , Ay Özcan
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma, spor eğitimi alan üniversite öğrencilerinin girişimcilik düzeylerini belirlemeyi ve bu düzeyleri etkileyen faktörleri analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında genel tarama modellerinden betimsel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Betimsel yöntem durumlar arası ilişkilerin ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmaya 153’ü erkek 91’i kadın olmak üzere toplam 244 öğrenci gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi formu ve üniversite öğrencilerine yönelik girişimcilik ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde SPSS paket programı kullanılmış ve bilimsel araştırmalarda istenen temel varsayım testleri gerçekleştirildikten sonra bağımsız t testi ve Anova testleri yapılmıştır. Araştırma için yapılan analizler sonra elde edilen bulgulara göre spor eğitimi gören üniversite öğrencilerinin girişimciliklerinin düşük düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, spor eğitimi programlarının müfredat geliştirme süreçlerine katkıda bulunabilir ve girişimcilik eğitimi stratejilerinin oluşturulmasında önemli bir temel sağlayabilir.
Bullying y Ciberbullying en “post-pandemia”: un estudio con adolescentes escolarizados de la ciudad de Córdoba
Authors: Bachmeier Omar , Cardozo Griselda
Published: October 2024

La pandemia de COVID-19 incrementó las conductas de bullying y ciberbullying a consecuencias del aislamiento social. El objetivo del trabajo fue construir un modelo explicativo para las conductas de acoso entre pares en adolescentes escolarizados de la ciudad de Córdoba. Se administró una batería de test a 745 adolescentes entre 12 y 19 años durante el año 2022. Se realizó un análisis de correlación y un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados demuestran un solapamiento entre los diferentes roles y una interrelación entre las variables individuales y sociales. Se destaca el papel del clima familiar y escolar como factores protectores para el involucramiento en estas conductas y la importancia del rol de observador en su mantenimiento.
De Husserl a Moscovici: el pensamiento fenomenológico en la teoría de las representaciones sociales
Authors: Molinari Juan
Published: October 2024

La teoría de las representaciones sociales, surgida en la década de los ’60 en Francia, ha experimentado un importante desarrollo, que se refleja en aportes empíricos y metodológicos. El problema del fundamento filosófico de la teoría es, sin embargo, un área relativamente poco explorada. El propósito de este artículo es realizar una lectura fenomenológica de las representaciones en tanto saber de sentido común. Los conceptos husserlianos de actitud natural y mundo de la vida contribuyen a la conceptualización de un sujeto abierto, activo e interpretador de la realidad, que construye significados en un contexto vital de interacción con otros y con la cultura. A través de las representaciones sociales, el sujeto hace familiar la realidad y construye, por medio del diálogo, las múltiples perspectivas que son la urdimbre del mundo.
Fatiga con las redes sociales. Motivos de uso de Internet y rasgos de la personalidad online y offline como moderadores
Authors: Castro Solano Alejandro
Published: October 2024

Objetivos: (a) Verificar las evidencias de validez de constructo de la escala de Fatiga con las redes sociales (FRS), (b) analizar la relación entre los motivos de uso de Internet (MOTU) y la FRS y (c) estudiar la moderación de los rasgos de personalidad offline y online para la relación entre los MOTU y la FRS. Muestra: 516 sujetos residentes mayormente en el área metropolitana de Buenos Aires y en el Conurbano Bonaerense (292 hombres, 224 mujeres); edad promedio: 40,97 años (DE=15.03). Instrumentos: Escala de FRS, Escala MOTU, Inventario Cinco Grandes (ICG) e Inventario de rasgos de personalidad online (IACAS). Resultados: La escala de FRS tiene evidencias de validez de constructo. Asimismo, se demostró el rol moderador del rasgo de personalidad offline de agradabilidad en la relación entre los MOTU y la FRS. Además, los rasgos de personalidad online autenticidad, agradabilidad/sociabilidad y cautelosidad moderaron la relación entre los MOTU búsqueda de compañía/exhibicionismo y la FRS de carácter emocional.
PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENTS, GC-MS PROFILE AND ALPHA-AMYLASE INHIBITORY POTENTIAL OF Rauwolfia vomitoria n-HEXANE ROOT EXTRACT
Authors: Akoro S. M. , Ogundare C. O. , Oluwole F. S. , Azubike O. D.
Published: October 2024

Rauwolfia vomitoria is a tropical medicinal plant that has been used traditionally in the management of several diseases. In this study, the phytocontents and the preliminary alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of the n-hexane extracts of R. vomitoria was investigated. The dried plant material, R. vomitoria root was extracted by macerating in n-hexane for 72 h. The phytochemical screening and quantity of the alkaloids, flavonoid, and saponins in the extract and plant materials was determined using standard methods. The Preliminary alpha amylase inhibitory activity of the extract was carried out using starch iodide reagent assay. The phytochemical contents of the root extract were determined out using Gas Chromatography and Mass spectrophotometry (GC-MS). The extraction of R. vomitoria yielded 2.30% n-Hexane extract. The phytochemical screening of the extract shows the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid, saponins, reducing sugar, de-oxy sugars and steroids while quantitative phytochemical analysis showed the root contain alkaloids: 11.2±0.06, flavonoids: 16.6 ±0.12 and saponins: 14.8 ±0.18. The extract gave a positive alpha-amylase inhibitory activity. The GC-MS indicated the presence of twelve compounds, which are basically long chain fatty acids and esters and the most abundant compound is n-Hexadecanoic acid. Most of the compounds detected have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and enzyme inhibitory activities which may explain the various traditional uses of this plant and the observed alpha-amylase inhibitory activity
DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF ZINC IN PURE LINE MAIZE AND SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN GRAINS AND SILKS GROWN ACROSS NIGERIA.
Authors: Obolo E. I. , Ande S. , Ejikeme C. E. , Akintunde D. G. , Abdulquadir M. S. , Lawal R. F. , Jaiyesimi M. E.
Published: October 2024

Approximately, 17 percent of the world's population is at risk of zinc (Zn) deficiency. According to literature maize grains and silks are rich in Zn, and the amount varies reflecting different varieties and ecosystems. The amount of Zn in some pure line maize and seasonal variations in grains and silks grown across Nigeria's six geopolitical and seven vegetation zones were determined using acid digestion, and analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). The amount of Zn in the pure line (22.40 mg kg- 1 to 22.46 mg kg-1) and the open-pollinated (22.39 mg kg-1 to 22.48 mg kg-1) maize grains are within the same range, likewise, the white and yellow maize silks (27.99 mg kg-1 to 28.10 mg kg-1) but are higher than the amount in their respective grains. The Mann-Whitney U test at 0.05 significant level was used to evaluate the seasonal variation of Zn. There is no significant difference between the amount of Zn in the white maize grains, likewise, the white and yellow maize silks grown in the dry and rainy seasons across Nigeria's geopolitical and vegetation zones. Except in the South-East where the amount of Zn in the yellow maize grains is significantly higher in the dry season compared with the rainy season. Potentially, 0.67 kg, 0.54 kg, 0.45 kg, and 0.22 kg of the maize grains, and 0.54 kg, 0.43 kg, 0.36 kg, and 0.18 kg silks are recommended for Zn daily dietary intake for men, females, adolescents, and formula-fed babies, respectively.
Sağlık Trendlerinin Belirlenmesinde Dijital Platformlardan Elde Edilen Verilerin Rolü
Authors: ONUR Bahaeddin , DEMİRTAŞ Hakan Barış , GÜLMEZ Arif
Published: October 2024

Köprülü ve arkadaşlarının derginizin beşinci cilt ikinci
sayısında yayınladığı “Sağlık Etki Değerlendirmesi
(SED) Kavramı ve Türkiye Deneyimi” başlıklı çalışmayı
ilgiyle okudum (Köprülü ve ark, 2024). SED, ülkemizde
uygulanmaya başlayan önemli bir kavramdır.
Yazarlara ülkemizde de uygulanmaya başlanmış olan
sağlık etki değerlendirilmesi (SED)” kavramı ve ülkemizdeki
durumunu tartışan ilginç yazılarından dolayı
teşekkür ediyorum. Bununla birlikte çalışmanın tartışmasına
katkı sunmak ve dergi okurlarina farkli bir
perspektif kazandirmak adina infodemiyoloji kavramından
bahsetmek istiyorum.
Getting to Know Cross-Border Lease
Authors: Liharyanti Uci , Khaddafi Muammar
Published: October 2024

A cross-border lease is a leasing or rental and financing transaction carried out outside the borders of a country where the lessor is domiciled in a different country from the lessee's country. This type of leasing transaction is sometimes referred to as cross-border leasing or international leasing transaction because it involves two different countries. An introduction to this type of leasing includes the advantages and risks of cross-border leasing businesses, an overview of taxes and laws, and implementation and development trends of cross-border leasing businesses. The research methodology used in this study includes a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, case studies of current cross-border lease practices, and interviews with industry experts to understand the practical implications and challenges. Additionally, statistical data on global leasing trends were analyzed to project future developments. It is estimated that cross-border leasing will become increasingly popular, driven by economic globalization and companies' need for financing flexibility. However, stringent regulations will continue to be a challenge for this practice.
The Impact of Capital Lease Implementation on Corporate Financial Statements: Theoretical Analysis and Case Studies
Authors: Putra Ongky Parmadhie , Khaddafi Muamar
Published: October 2024

This article explores the concept of capital lease in accounting and its implications for a company's financial statements. A capital lease, also known as a finance lease, is recognized as both an asset and a liability on a company's balance sheet. This research discusses the differences between capital lease and operating lease, as well as their impacts on a company's financials. Through literature review and case study analysis, this article provides insights into the advantages and challenges companies face when implementing capital leases. The findings suggest that while capital leases strengthen balance sheets by recognizing assets and liabilities, they also affect profitability through higher interest and depreciation expenses. Proper understanding and management of these implications can help companies make more informed financing decisions.
Emprego formal em Mato Grosso do Sul no período de 2018 a 2020
Authors: Dos Santos Alves Marcos Túlio , Bernardo Luciana Virginia Mario , Ulisses Saraiva Farinha Maycon Jorge
Published: October 2024

O emprego formal é foco de discussões associadas a diferentes áreas do conhecimento, tendo em vista a importância do mesmo para a sociedade, pois pode ser um indicador econômico e ao mesmo tempo ser objeto de estudo das relações sociais. Deste modo, o objetivo deste estudo é, analisar o emprego formal dos municípios da mesorregião Sudoeste do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, entre os anos de 2018 a 2020. Os dados utilizados foram retirados do Cadastro Geral de Empregados e Desempregados - CAGED. Foram estimadas a rotatividade e o crescimento líquido do emprego formal no período de análise. Além disso, utilizou-se o Quociente Locacional, para estimar informações sobre as atividades econômicas realizadas. Com resultados, pode-se observar que a rotatividade nos anos de 2018 e 2019, são próximas, na maioria das cidades que compõem a região, sendo reduzida em 2020. Com relação ao Quociente Locacional, os setores Agropecuário, Comércio e Serviços, manteve o resultado maior que 1, indicando que há concentração do emprego destes setores, maiores que a concentração do estado.
Violations Committed by Israel in Armed Conflicts Under International Humanitarian Law
Authors: Leatemia Wilshen
Published: October 2024

Introductioan: War has various aims and objectives, including under the pretext of self-defense to defend life, family, honor or to defend one's nation, to ideological issues. The wars that occur also often violate international humanitarian law. One of them is between Israel and Hamas.Purposes of the Research: To find out violations of international humanitarian law committed by IsraelMethods of the Research: This research uses an normative juridical research method. Normative Juridical Research is research on Norms, Principles, Rules and Principles based on statutory regulations related to the problem being studied. The approaches used are the statutory approach, the conceptual approach, and case aprroach.Results of the Research: The results of the research show that according to international humanitarian law, violations committed by Israel in armed conflict involve actions that violate the principles of protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian law, as set out in the Geneva Conventions, prohibits attacks on non-combatants and requires protection of vital facilities such as hospitals and schools, as well as access to humanitarian aid.
RELATIVIZAÇÃO DA COISA JULGADA E (IM)POSSIBILIDADE DE MODULAÇÃO DE EFEITOS NO LEADING CASE CONSTANTE DO JULGAMENTO DO RECURSO EXTRAORDINÁRIO Nº 574.706/PR
Authors: Bruno Nogueira Rebouças  , Orlando Frutuoso Dalcin
Published: October 2024

A coisa julgada pode ser desconsiderada ou relevada, dependendo de circunstâncias processuais e da condução dos processos pelos tribunais, especialmente nos casos de decisões com modulação de efeitos pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, e as consequências que podem haver para terceiros, inclusive nos casos com efeitos erga omnes. O objeto do presente trabalho é mensurar tal repercussão sobre os processos de certa forma vinculados ao do julgamento do Recurso Extraordinário nº 574.706/PR.
ДАВЛАТ СЕКТОРИДА ИЧКИ АУДИТ ВА ДАВЛАТ МОЛИЯВИЙ НАЗОРАТ ТАДБИРЛАРИНИ ТАШКИЛ ЭТИШ ЙЎНАЛИШЛАРИ
Authors: Хамидова Зарифа
Published: October 2024

Ушбу мақолада давлат секторида ички аудитнинг зарурияти ҳамда аҳамияти, бугунги кундаги фаолияти, давлат молиявий назорати билан ўзаро алоқаси ва назорат жараёнидаги асосий вазифалари ҳақида фикр юритилган. Шу билан бирга, давлат секторида ички аудит тадбирларини ташкил қилиш, давлат молиявий назорат органларининг ўзаро ҳамжиҳатлиги ва республикамизда фаолият юритаётган ички аудит хизмати фаолиятининг ўзига хос услубий жиҳатлари ўрганилган. Олиб борилган изланишлар натижасида умумий хулосалар шакллантирилган ва илмий таклифлар ишлаб чиқилган.
ДАВЛАТ ИНТЕРАКТИВ ХИЗМАТЛАРИ ТИЗИМИ АСОСИДА КАДРЛАР БАНДЛИГИНИ ВА УЛАРГА ТАЛАБНИ БАҲОЛАШ
Authors: Бегматова Зиёда
Published: October 2024

Мақола мақсади уагона интерактив давлат хизматлари портали орқали тақдим этиладиган интерактив хизматлар  сифати мониторинги жараёнларини моделлаштириш ва Ягона интерактив давлат хизматлари порталига мунофиқлаштиришга мулжалланган ОТМ кадрлари фаолиятини ва уларга бшлган талабни мониторинг килиш интерактив хизматини яратишдан иборат. Тадқиқот вазифаси интерактив хизматлар сифати мониторинги жараёнларини моделлаштириш ва Ягона интерактив давлат хизматлари порталига мунофиқлаштиришгаК мулжалланган ОТМ кадрлари фаолияти ва уларга бўлган талабни мониторинг килиш интерактив хизматини яратишдан иборат.
Level of readiness of employees of Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF) on Disaster Risk-Reduction Management (DRRM)
Authors: Christian Jay S. Orte
Published: October 2024

Objective:To determine the level of readiness on disaster risk-reduction management among employees of an educational institution.Method: The descriptive, evaluative study was conducted from March to April 2022 at 6 branches of Systems Plus CollegeFoundation, Philippines, in Balibago, Rizal, Miranda, San Fernando, Caloocan and Cubao after approval from the ethics review committee of the Our Lady of Fatima University, Philippines, and comprised employees who were associated with the college for at least 6 months. Data was collected using Google Forms, and a validated tool was used to assess the disaster risk-reduction management readiness. The responses were categorised into 5 groups, ranging from ‘very much ready’ to ‘not ready’. Gathered data was analysed by using SPSS version 20. Mean results were derived and presented with standard deviation.Result: The responses suggested moderate readiness regarding structural safety codes 3.02±0.98, non-structural safety codes 3.02±1.04, availability of emergency supplies and equipment 2.84±1.09, and servicing and maintenance 2.85±1.03.Conclusion: Increasing the level of readiness related to disaster risk-reduction management must be given priority to ensure the safety of the employees in a higher education institution.Keywords: Advisory Committees, Risk Reduction, Disaster, Planning, Health facilities
Characteristics and comorbidity of confirmed COVID-19 death cases at the Arifin Achmad Hospital in Riau province from March 2020 to September 2021
Authors: Musfardi Rustam  , Martha Hasanah Rustam  , Afrinaldy Rustam  , Yepi Kurniadi  , Imam Slamet Prasetio  , Umi Nadatul Annisa
Published: October 2024

Objective: To investigate the characteristics and comorbidity among those who died due to coronavirus disease-2019.Method: The cohort retrospective study was conducted at Arifin Achmad Public Hospital, Riau, Indonesia, from January 5 to February 28, 2022, and comprised data of all coronavirus disease-2019 patients who had been treated at the hospital from March 2020 to October 2021. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20. Logistic regression including univariate and bivariate analysis was applied.Results: Of the 1,694 patients, 916(54.1%) were females and 904(53.4%) were aged >50 years. The most frequent comorbidity was type 2 diabetes mellitus 280(16.5%), followed by hypertension 254(14.9%) and chronic renal failure 194(11.4%). Mortality was significantly higher among those aged >50 years and those having diabetes mellitus and hypertension (p<0.05).Conclusion: Patients with comorbidities were at a greater risk of acquiring coronavirus disease-2019 infection.Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Comorbidity, Hypertension, Kidney Failure, Chronic, COVID-19.
Mitigation behaviour analysis to understand the effectiveness of COVID-19 infection control policies in Riau
Authors: Dendy Kharisna  , Rizka Febtrina  , Sri Yanti  , Bayu Azhar  , Wardah  , Angga Arfina
Published: October 2024

Objective:To analyse mitigation behaviour in understanding the effectiveness of coronavirus disease-2019 infection control programme.Method:The quantitative, descriptive study was conducted in the Riau province of Indonesia from April to May 2020. After approval from the Faculty of Medicine, Riau University, and comprised individuals of either gender aged 15-69 years. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire generated on Google Forms and distributed through social media using WhatsApp. Data was analysed using SPSS 27.Results: Of the 440 subjects, 304(69.1%) were women, 185(42%) were in the late adolescent age group, and 345(78.4%) had education up to the college level. The mitigation behaviour was appropriate in 263(59.8%) cases at the individual level and 233(53%) at the community level.Conclusion: The mitigation behaviour towards coronavirus disease-2019 infection prevention was appropriate in majority of the subjects at both individual and community levels.Keywords: Adolescent, Infection Control, COVID-19.
The impact of hypertension education on self-care management in hypertensive patients in Senderak village health centre
Authors: Silvia Nora Anggreini  , Faridah Mohd Said  , Awaliyah Ulfah Ayudytha Ezdha  , Dwi Elka Filri  , Fitra Wahyuni  , Isna Ovari
Published: October 2024

Objective:To determine the effect of hypertension education on self-care management in hypertensive patients in a rural setting.Method:The quasi-experimental study was conducted in January and February 2022 at the Senderak Village Health Centre, Bengkalis, Indonesia, and comprised hypertension patients without any complications referred to the community health centre between August 2021 and January 2022. The subjects underwent self-care education intervention. The knowledge level was assessed at baseline and post-intervention using the Hypertension Self-Management Behaviour Questionnaire. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistic v23 software.Results: All the 30(100%) patients were females, 12(40%) were aged 46-55 years, 20(66.7%) had received elementary school education and 25(83.3%) were housewives. There were 21(70%) respondents with stage II hypertension having systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 160mmHg. The mean level of knowledge about self-care management of hypertension increased significantly post-intervention (p<0.0001).Conclusion: Health education could improve knowledge on self-care management of hypertension in hypertensive patients.Keywords: Blood Pressure, Self Care, Hypertension, Kidney, Brain.
Utilization of android-based paediatric assessment triangle application as an emergency detection tool for children
Authors: Dessie Wanda  , La Ode Abdul Rahman  , Efa Apriyanti  , Permaida  , Yayah  , Titik Ambar Asmarini  , Indah Reski Amallia  , Ina Yuhana  , Ricca Olivia Nastasya
Published: October 2024

Objective: To identify the effectiveness of an android-based paediatric assessment triangle application in emergency diagnostics.Method: The action research study was conducted in the emergency department of a hospital under the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia, located within the Ministry of Defence Rehabilitation Centre Complex, from April to December 2020 after approval from the ethics review committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia, employing quantitative and qualitative methods consisting of planning, acting, observing and reflecting stages. Emergency departmentnurses with at least D3 nursing graduation who were able to identify emergency status in children were included. The subjects were given training on paediatric assessment triangle application before using it in their professional life. The difference was noted through pre- and post-intervention tests. Qualitative data was collected using focus group discussionand system usability scale.Results: Of the 9 nurses, 5(55.6%) were males, 4(44.4%) were females, 8(88.9%) were aged 26-35 years, and 2(22.2%) had professional experience 1-2 years. The mean baseline score was 36.1±11.4, while the mean post-intervention score was 70.9±14.4. The fastest application completion time was 13 seconds, while the slowest was 52 seconds. Qualitative data led to the emergence of 4 themes: time required to complete the application; preference for connectivity with the hospital’selectronic record system; assessment of children’s clinical status; and, unfamiliarity with the computerised system. The mean system usability scale score was 72.22±11.35 (range: 52.5-92.5).Conclusion: Paediatric assessment triangle application could be a valid tool for identifying emergency severity in patients during the triage process.Keywords: Android, Application, Paediatric Assessment Triangle, PAT, Paediatric emergency.
The effect of dates and honey extracts (phoenix dactylifera and apis mellifera) for increasing pregnant women’s haemoglobin
Authors: Erika  , Yulia Irvani Dewi  , Arneliwati
Published: October 2024

Objective: To examine the effect of date fruit extract and honey in increasing haemoglobin levels in pregnant women.Method: The quasi-experimental study was conducted from July to August 2022 in Rumbai Pesisir Subdistric, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, and comprised anaemic pregnant women with haemoglobin levels <11gm/dl who were not consuming iron tablets or blood boosters. They were given honey and date extracts 2 tablespoons twice daily for two weeks. Haemoglobin level was checked at baseline and then at the end of each week of intervention. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20 and quantitative method by using bivariate analysis.Results: Of the 50 women, 59(98%) were aged 20-35 years, and 1(2%) was aged >35 years. Besides, 21(42%) women were in the second trimester, 17(34%) in third, and 12(24%) in the first trimester of pregnancy. The increase in haemoglobin levels post-intervention was highly significant (p=0.0001).Conclusion: Date fruit extract and honey increased haemoglobin level of pregnant women.Keywords: Phoenicia, Pregnancy Trimester, Iron, Haemoglobins, Honey, Hematologic, Anaemia.
Planned pregnancy affects primigravida readiness in role transitions
Authors: Sri Wahyuni  , Aurelia Azharine Rasendrya  , Yuni Sufyanti Arief  , Mira Triharini
Published: October 2024

Objective: To identify the correlation between planned pregnancy and role transition in primigravida.Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Bandarharjo Health Centre, Semarang, Indonesia, from February to July 2022, and comprised married primigravida’s regardless of trimester who had never had a miscarriage. Data was collected using the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy, and the Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scaleinstruments. Data was analysed using. the software SPSS version 26. P<0.05 was considered significant.Results: Of the 86 subjects, 40(46.5%) were aged 17-25 years, while 34(40.7%) were aged 12-16 years. All the 86 (100%) were married, although some of them acquired pregnancy before the wedding. There were 40(46.5%) unplanned pregnancies, and 36(41.9%) participants were ready for role change compared to 18(20.9%) who were not ready to face the new role. Planned pregnancy significantly correlated with primigravida readiness for role transitions (p=0.001).Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between planned pregnancy and readiness to face the role.Keywords: Pregnancy, Pregnancy, Unplanned, Family Planning, Abortion, Spontaneous.
Academic literacies as a theoretical underpinning for Learning Development support
Authors: Chin Paul , Sum Kiu
Published: October 2024

Research into academic literacy or literacies, however the term is defined, and how the field relates to disciplinary practice, has been debated in recent decades (Lillis and Scott, 2007; Lillis, 2019). Consideration of academic literacies is also a key component of the Learning Development community as the profession has evolved and developed its own identity. Is the term defined as ‘literacy’ or ‘literacies’? Is it a core component of Learning Development practice, or is it more tied to disciplinary and curriculum-based delivery? By understanding the literature around the definition and the development and application of academic literacies, can we consider how this relates to current perceptions and understanding of the field in a Learning Development context and what impact it may have on student learning?
This workshop provided participants with the opportunity to hear about current research being undertaken by the ALDinHE research virtual Community of Practice (vCoP) to investigate our current understanding of academic literacies, how they are (or it is, if considered a singular literacy) perceived across the Learning Development community, and how we might measure its impact on our practice and student learning. For simplicity within this paper, academic literacies will be referred to as a plural form.
Due to the historical creation of Learning Development teams in response to sector changes in higher education, this workshop provided participants with the opportunity to hear about the current research on academic literacies. Participants were also able to discuss their own experiential views to develop a shared understanding of how we may apply this understanding to practice, and what the impact on our work may be. The workshop aimed to help define our understanding of academic literacies—both in terms of the literature and in practice—and take away ideas and examples of practice that we can apply in our own work.
Integrated assignment workshops developing assessment literacy via collaborative exemplar analysis
Authors: Hudson Karen
Published: October 2024

This lightning talk explored the conceptualisation, implementation and impact of integrated assessment workshops within the University of Essex nursing programmes. These courses admit a high proportion of students from diverse and ‘non-traditional’ backgrounds (Wong, 2018; Gill, 2023), including a significant majority of mature students (82.5%), many of whom do not have recent experience of formal UK education settings. Although nursing students generally have a strong commitment to their future professional identities, their student and academic identities may be less secure (Thomas, Hovdhaugen and Sweetman, 2023). To address these challenges, learning development (LD) and nursing lecturers collaborated to develop and implement team-taught integrated assignment workshops across the curriculum to support students in making sense of assessment requirements and applying marking criteria to their own work.
Grounded in ALDinHE values (ALDinHE, 2023) and the concepts of academic and social integration (Tinto, 1975, 2017), the workshops aim to demystify HE assessment practices and clarify the tacit knowledge required for students to develop autonomy, self-efficacy and self-regulation in their approach to academic assignments (Hawe, Lightfoot and Dixon, 2019). The collaborative, dialogic approach to exemplar analysis (Carter et al. 2018; Merrydew and East, 2022) supports academic and social integration, and also engages students in developing and delivering constructive feedback; an essential professional skill (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2018).
Initially, we expected that supporting students’ ability to interpret and apply marking criteria would increase first-submission pass rates and generate higher marks overall. Two pilot sessions implemented in 2022-23 showed extremely promising results for both aims. Consequently, further workshops have been implemented across the wider curriculum with the extended aims of achieving an increase in good degrees and reducing BAME awarding gaps over the next three years.
A successful version of this 5-minute talk was presented at the University of Essex Education Away Day in October 2023.
Embedding academic literacies and skills into courses through graduate competency maps
Authors: Briggs Steve
Published: October 2024

The University of Bedfordshire will launch our updated Curriculum Framework in autumn 2024. A core feature will be for all courses to include a Graduate Development Pathway which spans pre-arrival, induction, first assessment, on course teaching, and beyond graduation. A central part of the pathway is a universal ‘learning to learn’ six-week induction that addresses the development of core academic literacies and skills. This is then followed by course specific graduate competency maps that outline how institutional graduate competencies are developed across units within a course. Institutional graduate competencies such as ‘communication’, ‘problem solving’, and ‘digital learning’ align to topics historically supported by our Learning Development Team. As such, it is pivotal that the Learning Development Team is involved in the development of these maps.
Our approach to developing Graduate Pathways will therefore position Learning Developers at the heart of curriculum co-creation. Course teams will work in partnership with our Learning Development Team (along with Careers and Employability Advisors) to develop graduate competency maps. This empowers Learning Developers to draw upon their expertise and support the embedding of academic literacies and skills across the institution. This both positions and recognises the LD team as institutional experts in ‘learning to learn’ and mitigates the need for our LD Team to ‘fight against the notion that we are teaching ‘study skills’ in a deficit way’ (Hood, 2023, p.200) as often still seems to remain the case in the HE sector. I foresee (and hope) that ‘Learning Development for the future’ will see more universities introducing similar processes that facilitate and empower Learning Development teams to share their expertise. This in turn would mean the ‘third space’ (Holley and Biggins, 2023, p.84) typically occupied by Learning Developers will become increasingly expansive in the future.
Pedagogical uses of AI tools: reflection on a case study
Authors: Cirstea Arina
Published: October 2024

Academic writing is central to assessment in UK universities (Goodfellow, 2005). The emergence of easily accessible generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools took the sector by storm, with some voices raising critical concerns about academic integrity and the de-skilling of writing, while others pointed to the developmental and time-saving opportunities these tools can offer (OpenAI, 2023; UNESCO, 2023). This presentation reflected on the author’s experience of designing and delivering a workshop on ‘Introduction to proofreading techniques using AI tools’. The workshop was developed as part of a broader Academic Innovation Project designed to support the developmental and ethical use of GenAI tools by student writers at one institution in line with internal and emerging sector policies (such as Russell Group, 2023).
The presentation outlined the workshop plan, including learning outcomes and sample activities, alongside highlighting some of the challenges experienced during the design process. It also offered critical insights into the delivery and impact on student learning, with reference to the author’s reflections as well as student engagement and feedback. A major challenge that can be transferable to other pedagogical uses of GenAI tools was the difficulty in navigating the thin line between, on the one hand, encouraging workshop participants to experiment with a range of tools in a safe learning space and, on the other hand, raising their awareness of the ethical implications and potential risks that over-reliance on such tools may pose to their learning, particularly the development of their academic writing.
Growing transnational partnership educational provision via a Learning Development strategy: possibilities and pitfalls
Authors: Conroy Dom
Published: October 2024

Educational provision within transnational partnerships arrangements has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. This lightning talk focused on the creation of a Professional Development Series (PDS) initiative in the transnational educational partnership work at London Metropolitan University designed to strengthen cooperative, dialogic practice and to embed a strong communities of practice approach (Wenger, 1998) within partnership work. The PDS programme ran in the autumn of 2023 with hourly sessions roughly twice a month. It sought to bring together partnership educators from all backgrounds (including frontline teaching educators, library staff educators and educators in quality and governance) and included education-focused sessions (‘Evaluating the quality of learning and teaching’ and ‘Supporting learners who are struggling with their studies’), research-focused sessions (‘Understanding research ethics’ and ‘Exploring quantitative research’), graduation-focused sessions (‘Embedding employability in HE curricula’), and a session dedicated to partnership work (‘Working successfully in partnerships’). Conroy’s lightning talk outlined the starting points and principles underlying the PDS before discussing how to design and run Learning Development initiatives in transnational education, including points around initial reconnaissance work, pragmatics, tone, and how to foster dialogue and interaction within session spaces. Attention then turned to evaluating what may amplify or diminish the success and impact of such programmes and finally raised discussion points intended to spur debate among conference delegates around the boundaries, parameters, and desirable points of emphasis for Learning Development initiatives in transnational educational provision.
Grounded synergy: addressing the challenge to co-construct meaningfully collaborative, quality assured, transnational education (TNE) provision
Authors: Conroy Dom
Published: October 2024

The number of students studying through transnational educational (TNE) arrangements at UK higher education institutions (HEIs) has grown considerably over the last decade. Universities UK (2022), drawing on 2020/21 data, reported that 162 HEIs engaged in TNE arrangements with 228 countries. TNE provision encompasses diverse delivery methods, including dual awards, joint awards, double degrees, and franchised or validated arrangements. HEIs grapple with enormous operational complexities in delivering partnership course arrangements. One fundamental challenge is delivering partnership courses that reflect meaningful collaborative work between host and partnership institutions (producing more engaging, creative, and inclusive learning experiences), while also ensuring parity of high-quality educational provision between the institutions. This session was intended to facilitate discussion around how partnerships can navigate these complexities, build a climate of respectful and open dialogue, and successfully deliver high quality, innovative environments for all learners. In doing so, it centred around three core questions:

How can HEIs involve partners in more meaningful, sustainable ways in educational provision?
How might TNE work help HEIs understand their own internal partnerships more clearly?
Where could or should TNE provision in higher education go from here?
Co-Creation through scholarship. The Queen Mary Academy learner interns' programme
Authors: Hathaway Graeme , Omfalos Elise
Published: October 2024

Since 2021, the Queen Mary Academy (QMA) at Queen Mary University of London has been running its Learner Interns Programme (LIP). The aim of the LIP is to support educators to undertake student-voice scholarship projects in collaboration with our diverse learner population by annually hiring interns to work on projects. In 2023-24, over 140 applications were received. The poster will discuss how learning and development, for both staff and students, occurs via instigation of such research projects, valuing learner expertise and agency.  
Student engagement is an element of the Queen Mary Academic Careers Framework which supports academic career paths, and engagement with the LIP has the potential for educators to develop evidence for this. Examples showed how educators deepen their approach to reflection and identified opportunities to leverage research avenues with students as active partners, contributing to their scholarly profiles. As a complimentary point, examples of how interns develop critical thinking and communication skills within academic contexts were shared, covering how interns’ exposure to research helps prepare them for professional roles.
The origin and evolution of the LIP was outlined, alongside approaches to intern recruitment, onboarding, co-responsibility training, and community building, that subsequently provide opportunities for the professional development of support colleagues who are involved.
Delegates took away ideas around valuing students as partners within structured internships, with direct quotes from educators and support colleagues describing the impact this initiative has had on their professional development. This approach was displayed as an effective example of educational learning development, underpinned by student involvement, for which others may wish to copy its approach or explore potential future collaborations with Queen Mary.
'Everyone is just so furiously typing': supporting student choices around digital notetaking in university lectures
Authors: Arden Rebecca , Gamble Simon
Published: October 2024

University of Bristol students have indicated that 65% of them take notes digitally. As learning developers, how do we support students to take fit-for-purpose digital notes against a background of changing technology? In this study we posed two questions:

What are the ways in which students currently take digital notes in lectures?
What difficulties do students encounter in taking digital notes in lectures?

Following formal ethical approval, we collected data using a questionnaire (n=123) and four focus groups (n=17), between January and May 2022. Participants in both included undergraduate and postgraduate students representing arts, humanities and STEMM subjects. Participation was voluntary and results were anonymised. We found that students choose a wide variety of digital tools for notetaking, in response to three interrelated aspects of the university learning environment: (1) perceived social pressure, for example the sound of typing, (2) lecture content, delivery and future assessment, and (3) affordances of digital technologies such as the comparative speed of typed notes.
These themes have helped us understand the mechanisms of student notetaking choices and therefore allow us to offer relevant support. In this session we further illustrated the three main themes and presented examples of resources developed in response to them, modelling how learning developers can use these insights to support student notetaking practice: Firstly, through an open-access, online self-study resource that shares illustrative data from the research to inform student practice; secondly, a student-led workshop on OneNote, the most cited app in our student survey; and thirdly, a series of student blog posts on approaches to taking digital notes in different subject areas, as the research indicated lecture content affects digital notetaking choices. We also discussed how student notetaking practices may evolve considering emerging technologies such as generative AI tools.