bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kecerdasan Religius Umat Islam di Desa Betteng Deata, Kec. Gandangbatu Sillanan, Kab. Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Surono Surono , Husin Muhammad Said , Musfiroh Imroh Atul
Published: April 2024

Religious intelligence is an intelligence that can be used to face and solve problems of meaning and value. It can be interpreted that this intelligence can place a person's behavior and life in a broader meaning. The diversity of Muslims is characterized by the ability of the Muslim minority community to carry out social activities with non-Muslim communities, such as the inauguration of traditional houses and other social activities in Betteng Deata village. The aim of this research is to determine religious intelligence, forms of religious intelligence and factors that influence religious intelligence in Islamic communities in Betteng Deata Village, Kec. Gandangbatu Sillanan, Kab. Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. In this research, a qualitative descriptive research method was used by selecting the problem under study, namely the religious intelligence of Muslims in Betteng Deata Village, Kec. Gandangbatu Sillanan District. Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. The results of this research found religious intelligence in the form of the ability of Muslims to provide a good example to the general public, such as in selecting village leaders, the ability to respect differences in beliefs, such as during the celebration of religious holidays, the ability to resolve problems, such as differences of opinion between groups, the ability to create religious harmony, such as in social activities. Apart from that, several forms of religious intelligence among Muslims were found, such as eradicating illiteracy in the Koran (Dirosa), opening Kindergartens/TPAs, as well as monthly recitations from house to house. As well as various factors that influence religious intelligence, namely environmental factors and congenital factors.
Implementasi Pembelajaran PPKn Berbasis Kurikulum Merdeka di SMAN 4 Mataram
Authors: Triwibowo Ragil , Sumardi Lalu , Fauzan Ahmad
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how PPKn learning is implemented at SMAN 4 Mataram based on the autonomous curriculum. This study employs a qualitative methodology in the form of a case study. The informants in this research are the The principal, deputy principal for curriculum, PPKn teacher and class X students. A combination of documentation, interviewing, and observational methods were used to gather data. Data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion-making are the three phases of the Miles and Huberman approach, which was used to conduct the data analysis. The findings of this study showed that SMA Negeri 4 Mataram used PPKn learning based on the Merdeka Curriculum was grouped into 3, namely 1) learning planning consisting of Learning Objective Flow (ATP) and Teaching Modules, 2) implementation of learning consisting of learning with a differentiated approach. , Project for Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile (P5) and Problem Based Learning (PBL) Learning Model, 3) Evaluation or learning assessment which consists of diagnostic assessments carried out by observation, self-assessment and assessment between friends, formative which is carried out with resume assignments, written tests and quizzes and summative which is carried out with Mid-Semester Tests (UTS)/Mid-Semester Summative (STS) and Mid-Semester Tests (UAS)/Final Semester Summative Tests (SAS) which are carried out online using gadgets.
Implemenasi Sistem Sharia Crowdfunding terhadap Efektivitas Penghimpunan Dana Zakat, Infaq dan Shadaqah (Studi pada Wahdah Inspirasi Zakat Kota Makassar)
Authors: Nurhalima Nurhalima , Muslihati Muslihati , Putra Trisno Wardy
Published: April 2024

This investigation intends to sort out how the sharia crowdfunding structure is completed in social occasion zakat, infaq and shadaqah resources at Wahdah Inspirasi Zakat, Makassar City. This sort of assessment uses emotional procedures with a humanistic juridical philosophy, the data sources used are fundamental and discretionary data, then, the data collection strategies used are discernment, gatherings and documentation. The data examination strategies used are data combination, data decline, data show, closures and affirmation. The eventual outcomes of this investigation show that the utilization of the sharia crowdfunding system in social affair zakat, infaq and shadaqah resources at Wahdah Inspirasi Zakat, Makassar City has experienced an addition of up to 80% during the use of crowdfunding because there are 2 models of crowdfunding stages used in get-together zakat, infaq and shadaqah reserves. can assist with expanding the assortment of zis reserves, to be specific boxinfak.id and wiz gifts. boxinfak.id and wiz gifts are utilized in gathering zakat, infaq and shadaqah reserves or muzakki in paying zakat, infaq and sadaqah, utilizing the crowdfunding framework truly helps the amil or muzakki in gathering or paying zakat, infaq and sadaqah.
TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL PSEUDOARTHROSIS OF TIBIA AFTER MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Oberoi Harsharan Singh , Oberoi Baldish Singh
Published: April 2024

Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is a condition that refers to nonunion of fracture of the tibia
that develops after minimal trauma or spontaneously in a dysplastic bone segment of the diaphysis of the
tibia. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy with pseudoarthrosis of tibia after a history of fall at the age of four years. The distal
part of the tibia got fractured and was treated by multiple surgical interventions but it failed to unite. There developed a severe
angulation at the fracture site. We treated the case by excising and freshening the adjacent ends of both the tibia and bula,
lengthening the tendons of TA, FHL & FDL to correct the exion deformity at the Pseudarthrosis site, and by using a simple
Steinmann pin as an internal xation device followed by additional support by an ankle foot orthosis after cast removal.
INTERSPHINCTERIC EPIDERMOID INCLUSION CYST: REPORT OF A RARE CASE: MRI AND ULTRASONOGRAPHY FINDINGS
Authors: Singh Harmanpreet , Yadav Deep , Singh Bhanu Pratap , Jayant Pothader
Published: April 2024

A wide range of lesions can be considered in the differential diagnosis of perineal cystic lesions. Still,
Epidermoid inclusion cysts of the perineal region are a rare entity, which require appropriate diagnosis
and management. Here we describe the unusual case of a large protruding epidermoid inclusion cyst originating from the
intersphincteric anal plane, which was mobilized and excised successfully. Essential investigations to ensure accurate
diagnosis in addition to surgical techniques to reduce recurrence and patient morbidity are described in this case report.
Ultrasonographic and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ndings are noted along with the diffusion-weighted
MRI ndings. To our knowledge, only a few studies in the literature have focused on the value of MRI and USG ndings in the
differential diagnosis of perineal cystic lesions.
POLYMORPHOUS LOW-GRADE ADENOCARCINOMA – A CASE REPORT
Authors: Singh Amrita , Sarkar Soumyabrata , Maity Subhadeep , Sarkar Sudrisha , Maji Sayantani
Published: April 2024

Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is a slow growing malignant tumor of minor salivary
glands and is generally of indolent nature. However, according to the most recent WHO Classication of
Salivary Gland Tumors (2017), the cancer is classied as Polymorphous Adenocarcinoma (PAC). PAC presents as a less
aggressive tumor, though it could on rare occasions demonstrate distant metastasis. PLGAs account for 10% of all tumors and
25% of all malignancies of the minor salivary glands. It has been frequently described as occurring in hard or soft palate minor
salivary glands; some cases being described in the tongue and in major salivary glands. Here, we present a case of PLGA on
palate in the left side in a 61-year-old male since past 20years.
PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS IN MAHARASHTRA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
Authors: Dhage Satishkumar , Solanke Prashant , Dattatraya Chavan Vilas
Published: April 2024

Background: Mental depression is one of the common and ignorant psychiatric problems amongst
adolescents having adverse effects on physical, social and mental health. The objective of this study was
to study the prevalence of depression, its severity levels and associated sociodemographic factors among school-going
adolescents in Maharashtra. A cross sectional study was conducted on school-going adolescents of cl Methods: asses 9th to
12th from Dec 2023 to Feb 2024 in state of Maharashtra. Multistage sampling was done to enrol the participants. Relevant data
on various aspects of mental health was gathered by self-administered questionnaire of Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) to
assess the prevalence of depression and its severity. SPSS 20.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Among the Results:
1412 students assessed, the prevalence of depression was found to be 49.2%, wherein the prevalence of severe depression,
moderate depression and mild depression was found to be 7.2%, 17.9% and 23.1% respectively. Depression was found to be
signicantly associated with age, gender, educational standard and lower socioeconomic status (P<0.05). No signicant
statistical association was observed with religion, type of school, place of school and type of family. A signicant Conclusion:
proportion of school-going adolescents in Maharashtra were suffering from depression, which reects the need for
reinforcement and strengthening of school-based mental health screening programs.
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND R CODE IN RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Authors: Prabhu Deepika , A P Suma
Published: April 2024

Statistics is a scientic discipline focused on the collection, presentation, examination, and interpretation
of numerical data. Statistics has a very important role in research design. A good grasp of statistics is
essential for systematic study. This requires an appropriate selection of samples, techniques, and tools for analysis. Improper
statistical techniques may lead to erroneous conclusions. R is a statistical computing language, and many programs are built
into it for analysis. This article discusses various research types and the suitable statistical techniques to collect the sample and
R codes for various analyses of the data and draw meaningful inferences.
ASSESSMENT OF DONOR SITE MORBIDITY AND ANKLE STABILITY AFTER MANAGEMENT OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION WITH PERONEUS LONGUS AUTOGRAFT– A PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN INDIAN PATIENTS
Authors: Jadhav Rounat , Bharadwaj Vijay
Published: April 2024

Background: Peroneus longus tendon (PLT) autograft has been successfully used for isolated anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction cases. Being a powerful evertor and exor of great toe, there can
be associated ankle morbidity with this autograft option. This study aimed to assess donor site morbidity ankle strength after
harvesting ipsilateral PLT autograft in ACL reconstruction. Methods: This was a prospective study where 100 patients with
isolated ACL tear underwent ACL reconstruction using ipsilateral PLT autograft. All patients were evaluated by visual analogue
scale for foot and ankle (VAS-FA), and clinical ankle joint stability was assessed by American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle
Society (AOFAS) score at 3- and 6-month follow-up. Bilateral evertors, and rst ray plantarexion strength measurement using
an isometer was done at 6- month follow-up for ankle strength. Donor site complications were monitored. The mean Results:
length of PLT harvested (cm) was 26.8 (standard deviation 2.5, range 21–30), and mean diameter of the graft (mm) was 8.21
(standard deviation 0.56, range 7.2–8.6). Ankle eversion strength (p = 0.62), rst ray plantarexion strength (p = 0.52), VAS-FA
(p=0.32), and AOFAS score (p = 0.29) were found to be comparable to the normal side in all patients. There were no cases of
graft failure, infection or donor site scarring. ACL reconstruction using a PLT autograft revealed Conclusion: no muscle strength
deterioration, donor site morbidity or safety concerns.
CHEMICOBEZOAR
Authors: K Thivya. , Dorai D.
Published: April 2024

Bezoars are aggregates of foreign body occupying the lumen of the stomach that cannot be digested.
Bezoars are classied according to the type of material composing it. Trichobezoars consist of hair,
phytobezoar consist of vegetable matter. Trichophytobezoar are mixture of both.in addiction to that there are some rare causes
that creates bezoar in the stomach. One such incident where 27 yr old young male presented to casualty with dull aching
abdominal pain associated with vomiting and fullness of stomach for one week duration.With history of hospitalisation for self
ingestion of air coolant cleaner substance and treated conservatively one month earlier. Upper Esophageal gastric endoscopy
shows a large bezoar occupying the entire lumen of stomach. Hence patient managed surgically by entire removal of bezoar .
The chemical consumed by the patient is alkali with Ph10-12 that polymerises with gastric acid to form the bezoar. Since it is rare
complication of poisoning, this case report is signicant .
A STUDY OF NEAR MISS CASES IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE AS PER LAQSHYA GUIDELINES
Authors: Bhateja Bhavna , Kaur Sarbhjit
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Maternal health is an indispensable part of a country's health care system. Over the last
decade, the identication of cases of maternal morbidity has emerged as an adjunct to the investigation
of maternal deaths. Maternal Near Miss (MNM) has been dened as "a woman who survives life threatening conditions during
pregnancy, abortion, and childbirth or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, irrespective of receiving emergency
medical/surgical Interventions". Materials and Methods: It was a hospital based observational study conducted from June
2020 to May 2021 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. Majority of the studies
conducted on MNM in India are based on guidelines given by WHO. MNM cases in our study were selected on the criteria
based on the MNM-Review Operational guidelines issued by ministry of health and family welfare in 2014. The common
causes of MNM events were analyzed. Various indices such as the incidence of MNM in our hospital, MNM-MR, MI, SMOR were
calculated and the fetal outcome in patients classied as MNM was studied. Results: There were 3171 live births, 206 near miss
cases and 78 maternal deaths during the study period. The most common direct cause of maternal near miss in our study was
haemorrhage (47.1%) which was followed by sepsis(23.8%), infections(9.7%),anaemia(9.3%) and hypertensive
disorders(5.8%).MNM-MR in our study was 2.64:1, MNM-IR was 64.96 per 1000 live births, MI was 27.46% while SMOR was
89.56. Conclusion: Near miss mortality indicator is helpful in identifying life-threatening conditions and thus aim to prevent
maternal mortality. Identication of preventable factors and preventive actions can be taken for management of complications
in future near-miss cases.
MATERNAL AND OBSTETRIC FACTORS DETERMINING SUCCESSFUL VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION- A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Vachipalli Jeevitha , Chandran Jogitha Bharathi
Published: April 2024

Background:Rising Caesarean Section rate continues to be a concern across India. The National Family
Health Survey and Health Management Information System reported 8.5% in 2005-2006, 17.2% in 2015-
16 and 21.5% in 2019-21. The 2021-22 gure stood at 23.29% with Telangana State recording a staggering 54.09%. Elective
Repeat Caesarean Sections (Robsons Group 5) and declining preference for Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) accounts
for a large proportion of Caesarean Sections. Medical professionals should reconsider VBAC and promote Trial of Labour after
Caesarean (TOLAC) in eligible pregnant women. Objectives: To determine the proportion of successful VBAC and maternal
and foetal factors inuencing the success of TOLAC Methodology: A prospective observational study was carried out by
recruiting pregnant women with previous history of LSCS. Data was collected as per pre-designed data collection sheet
including demographic details and maternal and foetal parameters. Statistical analysis was carried out using coGuide
version 1.0. Results: 200 women were included of which 60% had successful and 40% failed VBAC. In the univariate analysis
BMI, type of labour (induced/spontaneous), cervical dilatation at admission and foetal head position (-2 or lower station at
admission) were found to be signicantly associated with successful VBAC. Conclusion: More than half of the women in our
study had successful Vaginal Birth After Caesarean in spite of including only those women with LSCS in the rst pregnancy and
no previous history of vaginal births. Women with previous history of LSCS can be offered TOLAC after assessment by a trained
medical practitioner. We recommend future studies to evaluate the effect of TOLAC on maternofoetal outcomes.
DIVERTICULITIS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Carvajal Cardozo Alexander
Published: April 2024

Diverticulitis is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by the inammation or infection of
diverticula, small pouches that can develop in the colon wall. This narrative review provides a
comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of diverticulitis. The review includes a
detailed discussion of the epidemiology, risk factors, and pathogenesis of the disease, highlighting the role of the gut microbiota
and potential therapeutic targets. Diagnostic approaches and differential diagnoses are also discussed, emphasizing the
importance of clinical assessment, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Medical management options, including antibiotic
therapy, bowel rest, and pain control, are outlined, along with surgical interventions for complicated cases. Finally, the review
concludes with a discussion on the future directions of research in diverticulitis, focusing on the need for further understanding of
the disease mechanisms and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
INVESTIGATION OF A LOCAL OUTBREAK OF LEPTOSPIROSIS IN AN URBAN SLUM IN MUMBAI
Authors: Acharya Shrikala , Singh Vijay Kumar , Acharjee Supratim
Published: April 2024

Leptospirosis, caused by a spirochete of genus Leptospira, is considered the most widespread zoonosis
in the world. It has a global distribution with a higher incidence in the tropics and subtropics.
Leptospirosis is considered an “emerging” zoonosis due to increased contact between animals and humans and the resulting
human encroachment into wildlife habitat. Most outbreaks of leptospirosis in India are reported from the coastal regions.
Flooding and heavy rainfall have been associated with numerous outbreaks. The Study was planned to investigate the local
outbreak of leptospirosis in the urban slum & to study the trend and demographic factors associated with the conrmed cases.
During the period 01/10/2022 to 28/02/2023, 730 patients with fever were advised leptospirosis and other tests. Out of the 730
patients with fever for whom the fever prole panel was done, 98 (13.42%) came positive for leptospirosis by IgM ELISA test. Out
of the 98 patients tested positive for leptospirosis, 35 were male and 63 were female. The mean age was found to be 26. The
minimum age was found to be 1 year and the maximum age was 68 years. 3 of these 98 patients were coinfected with dengue as
well and 33 of the 98 patients had positive titres on Widal test as well. Further investigation is needed to understand the mode of
transmission of leptospirosis even in the dry season. Environmental samples need to be checked and studies need to be
undertaken to understand the risk factors in the cases affected.
Evaluating Sampling Techniques for Soil Dwelling Arthropod Species Composition and Abundance in University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Akpan A.U. , Esenowo I.K. , Ubulom P.M.E. , Chikezie F.M. , Ekpo E.J. , Oboho D.E. , Umohata I.A. , Essien U.B.
Published: April 2024

This study compared two sample approaches, pitfall traps and the Berlese-Tullgren extractor funnel, for the collection of soil-dwelling arthropod species at the University of Uyo between May and August 2023. For the study, three (3) sampling areas were selected: the Faculties of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering. The following physico-chemical parameters of the soil were measured: pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulphate, and nitrite. Pitfall traps made of plastic containers measuring 27cm deep with a mouth diameter of 30cm and containing 4 – 5% formalin were buried in 30cm deep dug soil. Berlese-Tullgren extractor funnels with 100watt bulbs were built from a 20L C-way plastic water container and screened with a 1mm mesh net. The results of the soil physico-chemical parameters revealed that the variables differed significantly between sampling sites at p≤0.05. Sixty-two (62) species of soil-dwelling arthropods were collected and classified into thirteen (13) orders and three classes, Insecta, Arachnida, and Diplopoda. The orders Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, and Lepidoptera comprise a large majority of the soil-dwelling arthropod species that were collected with pitfall traps. The order Diptera was unique to the Berlese-Tullgren extractor funnel, and diplopodans collected with the Berlese-Tullgren extractor sample technique were higher than those collected with the pitfall trap. A comparative analysis of the data on species diversity, individual and relative abundance, and soil-dwelling arthropod species revealed that the pitfall trap performed better than the Berlese-Tullgren extractor funnel in terms of collection efficiency. The likelihood of underrepresenting an order was eliminated since the pitfall trap sample approach, which is more efficient than the Berlese-Tullgren extractor funnel, complemented each other.
Assessment of Bioefficacy of Chilli Pepper Capsicum frutescens (L.) and its Intercropping on the Performance and Insect Pests Management of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.)
Authors: Rosulu H. O. , Adanlawo A. O. , Badejoko A. R. , Ogu C. A.
Published: April 2024

A study was conducted at the Yaba College of Technology Instructional and Research Farm in 2022 and 2023 wet and dry seasons to determine the bio-efficacy of chilli pepper, (Capsicum frutescens (L.)) and its intercropping on the growth, yield and insect pest management of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.)). The experiment was laid out in a 3×4 factorial experiment in Randomized Complete Block Design with 3 treatments (chilli pepper extract at 200l/ha, 250l/ha, and local control) at 3 replications in alternate intercropping, strip cropping, border cropping, and sole cropping arrangement. The chilli pepper aqueous extract at 200 l/ha and 250 l/ha sprayed on the Bambara groundnut plants were sprayed as scheduled from 10 am to 12 noon with the view of protecting it with aqueous extract of chilli pepper on 12 plots of 60 ridges. Data were collected on growth parameters of Bambara groundnut at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after planting, pest population, assessment of thrips and legume pod borer, assessment of both nymph and adult of legume pod borer and pod sucking bugs, pod density, pod damage, grain yield, yield loss and assessment of phytotoxicity signs using Analysis of Variance. Results showed that 250 l/ha aqueous extract treated plots reduced the number of insect pests including thrips (4.67±1.09), legume pod borer (1.76±0.35), legume pod borer nymph (1.08±0.10) adults of pod borers (1.18±0.11) and pod sucking bugs adult (3.33±1.09) in intercropping situation, followed by 200 l/ha respectively as compared to untreated plots (2.69±0.12). There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the treated plots (9.08±0.62) and untreated plots (12.44±0.71) in terms of pod damage as well as increased grain yields (343.73±4.71) when compared to the untreated control (322.12±43). However, 250 l/ha causes higher phytotoxicity damage than 200 l/ha although it controlled pest population better than 200 l/ha. Alternate cropping proved to be superior to other cropping system with respect to grain yield (36.78±12.99), reduction in pest infestation (6.33±1.23) and reduction in yield loss (299.58±9.41) when compared to sole cropping of Bambara groundnut with respect to grain yield (100.24±12.99), reduction in pest infestation (15.33±1.23) and reduction in yield loss (395.27±9.41). The bio-pesticidal effect of chilli pepper on Bambara groundnut insects may be due to the presence of active ingredients present in chilli pepper including glycosides, tannin, terpenoides, flavonoids, saponin, reducing sugar, steroids, and resins. This result indicates the potential of using plant extract with insecticidal attributes for the protection of Bambara groundnut in low input agriculture practiced by limited resource farmers in developing countries.
Harnessing the Untapped Potential of Termite Mound Soil for the Improvement of the Growth of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench)
Authors: Aiki I.P. , Akogwu S.A. , Shindi H.A. , Aati R.
Published: April 2024

Recently the use of termite mound soil as amendments has gained more acceptance due to its availability and affordability. The aim of the study was to determine which layer of the termite mound soil contains most of the nutrients by evaluating the chemical compositions of the soil found at different layers of the mound (outer, inner, whole and surrounding). The study further aimed to use the different layers as soil amendments in the growth of sorghum to ascertain which of the layers does better in the growth of the plant. For a six weeks period, each week the length of the roots, stem lengths, leave lengths, whole plants and the wet weight of the plants were measured to determine the efficacy of the different layers of the termite mound soil on plant growth. Though there’s no significant difference on the root lengths, stem lengths, leave lengths and whole plant lengths and also the wet weights of the grown plants using different layers of the termite mound soils. The result also showed some differences in the compositions of the soils analyzed from the termite mounds, the differences might be associated with the nature of the soil around the garden and the activities taking place within the mound which brings about soil improvement. From the results obtained, resource-poor farmers could use termite mounds as soil amendments. In addition, the chemical analysis of the mound soil revealed the presence of some macronutrients that could be harnessed for plant growth.
Diversity of Wasp (Hymenoptera) in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Oyelade O.J , Akintoye A.C.
Published: April 2024

The inventory of wasp species and distribution within Obafemi Awolowo University (O. A. U.), Ile-Ife campus was investigated with the view of updating the checklist of the insect species found in the habitats. The research was carried out between the month of May 2021 and April 2022. Wasp’s species were collected from six selected habitats on the campus using active/direct method of collection which involves the use of sweep net and indirect/passive method of setting of traps with baits. The collected wasp specimens were pinned, dried in an automated oven at the Museum of Natural History, O. A. U., Ile-Ife then stored in insect boxes containing naphthalene flakes (camphor). Identification was made using identification keys for Afrotropical Hymenoptera. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive (tables) and inferential statistics. Paleontological Statistics (PAST) (version 16) was used for analysis of wasps Diversity Indices with level of significant (p=0.05). Twenty eight species of wasps were collected which belongs to six Families from the selected habitats, comprising of Families Crabronidae, Evaniidae, Ichneumonidae, Pompilidae, Sphecidae, Vespidae. Opa Reservoir habitats have the most diverse of the species with eleven (11) species (Shannon index of 1.464) while the hills have the least (1) (Shannon index of 0). The Family Vespidae has the highest numbers of genera (13) while the genus Belonogaster has the highest numbers of species (3). There are many more wasp species yet to be discovered in Nigeria as some wasp species are predatory in nature; some are pollinator of flowers, some do lay their eggs in the nest of other wasps, while most of the solitary wasps are parasitic in nature and feed on almost every pest, an attribute qualifying them as good bio-control agents (O’Neill and Kevin. 2001).
Resistance of Dried Chips of Three Yam Cultivars to Damage by Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)
Authors: Ajao F. O , Osipitan A. A. , Ayo-John E.I. , Idowu A. B
Published: April 2024

Yam (Dioscorea spp) is one of the most common tuber crops consumed by man due to its nutritional benefits. Yam tubers are often processed into products like Dry Yam Chips (DYC) to minimize postharvest losses. The crop could be processed into other products to reduce perishability and scarcity at certain periods. The insect is mainly controlled with conventional insecticides. However, use of conventional insecticide in preserving DYC is contentious due to concerns about undesirable effects on consumers. This has necessitated the search for safer and more effective control strategies such as resistance traits that is innate. The study was therefore conducted to evaluate the resistance of three yam species (Dioscorea cayenensis, D. rotundata, and D. alata) used in making DYC to infestation and damage by Larger Grain Borer (LGB). Two hundred (200) g of parboiled DYC were weighed into 250 ml Kilner jars and separately infested with twenty adult LGB of 0-5 days old. The treatments were replicated four times and arranged on the experimental table using Completely Randomized Design (CRD). At 90 days post-infestation, the insects were sieved out to separate insects from DYC. Data were collected on weight loss of DYC, damage to DYC, adult mortality of LGB, dust of DYC, and number of emerged LGB. The percentage damage of LGB to DYC of D. alata and D. rotundata was 100.00% and 96.43%, respectively, which were not significantly (p> 0.05) different from each other. The percentage weight loss (70.61) of DYC of D. alata was significantly (p< 0.05) higher than the weight loss in D. cayenensis (28.63) and D. rotundata (46.27). The percent weight loss in the DYC of D. cayenensis was significantly (p< 0.05) lower than the weight loss in DYC of D. alata (70.61) and D. rotundata (46.27). The number of adult LGB (539.80) in the DYC of D. alata was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the number of the insect in D. cayenensis (117.8) and D. rotundata (216.80). The number of adult mortality of LGB in the DYC of D. alata (38.50) and D. cayenensis (21.12) is comparable, but significantly lower than number of adult mortality of the insect in D. rotundata (41.50) DYC. The number of the insect larvae in DYC of D. cayenensis (4.25)
was significantly (p< 0.05) lower than the number of the larvae of LGB in DYC of D. alata (30.00) and D. rotundata (21.00). DYC of D. cayenensis and D. rotundata were moderately resistant to damage by LGB and could be use in preparation of DYC to mitigate damage of LGB to DYC in storage before use.
SOCIOLOGICAL IMPERIALISM AND MEDICAL EXTROVERSION: PROVISIONAL INFLEXION ON COVID-19 RESPONSE AND THE PRAXIS OF MEDICAL IMPERIALISM IN POSTCOLONIAL SOCIETIES
Authors: SAKUE-COLLINS YIMOVIE
Published: April 2024

This paper engages medical practice as a human rational response to ill-health that is not generic to all human society albeit in different practices and forms. It examines how the COVID-19 pandemic and response reveal global dynamics in medical research and knowledge production – itself a product of imperial logic. This paper invites a critical re-reading of the COVID-19 pandemic and response to a context of Western-centric or hegemonic (re)production of coloniality in general and extroversion of disciplinary practices in particular by laying out some preliminary basis for interrogation. In particular, this paper attempts to highlight how the association of superiority to (Western) academy is redacted in (medical) practice and manifests as the tension between cultural/local and ‘scientific’/global knowledge systems. Through decolonial reflection on literature related to the COVID-19 pandemic, epistemological concerns and imperialism, it argues that Western medical praxis embodies and articulates ingrained cultural assumptions and biases against non-Western medicinal skills and practices.
MTN NIGERIA AND NIGERIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION STUDY
Authors: APERE THANKGOD OYINPREYE , UCHE WARLICE JOEL
Published: April 2024

This study examines MTN Nigeria and Nigerian economic development: A multinational corporation study. The relationship between host nations and multinational enterprises should be based on mutual benefits. Corporate social responsibility (CSR), foreign direct investment (FDI), and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) are economic initiatives aimed at promoting the economic development of host nations and providing a platform for the growth of multinational enterprises. To effectively capitalize on the benefits of multinational firms, governments must realize the importance of technology transfer and its impact on economic advancement. As a result, governments hosting large firms should modify their present policies and institutions to not only attract foreign direct investment (FDI), but also to promote successful technology transfer, including local dissemination and generation. Governments should establish national policies to ensure that multinational companies develop and implement good customer relations programs as part of their efforts to deliver effective services to the people and improve the quality of education within the nation. MTN Nigeria has already engaged in a number of public relations projects and continues to do so. Some have already been completed, and the corporation intends to introduce additional ones as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These projects strive to give back to society while also thanking the environment and the community in which they operate. Agencies like Servicom can be empowered to monitor the quality of services and customer relations offered by these companies, with the goal of recognizing the best company with superior customer relations programs and potentially recommending the waiver of certain percentages of the company’s annual tax payments.
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ON SANITATION IN EKITI STATE
Authors: IBIMILUA FOYEKE OMOBOYE , OMIDIJI ADEDOYIN OLUWATOYIN
Published: April 2024

The specific objectives of this research include evaluating current sanitation practices, scrutinizing residents’ understanding and behaviours, assessing the efficacy of intervention programs, and identifying factors affecting implementation success. The survey research method was employed, focusing on three Local Government Areas (Ado, Oye, and Emure) representing distinct senatorial districts in Ekiti State. Residents aged 18 and above in the selected LGAs formed the target population. A judgemental sampling technique was used to select 50 respondents, distributed across teachers in the three LGAs. Findings revealed confidence in the state government’s commitment to waste management by teachers in the areas. This in turn has impacted environmental education in schools. Though challenges exist in the proper disposal of hazardous waste materials, positive perceptions of government effectiveness and belief in individual actions indicate a foundation for collaborative efforts. Behavioural changes and cleaner environments have been observed in these areas. Challenges captured include inadequate government support, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient waste disposal facilities. In conclusion, the assessment reveals communities in Ekiti State with heightened awareness and positive attitudes toward environmental sanitation through teachers’ involvement. Educational efforts, robust community engagement, and government support are crucial for a lasting impact.
Action Over Words: Predicting Human Trust in AI Partners Through Gameplay Behaviors
Authors: Meimandi Kiana Jafari , Bolton Matthew L , Beling Peter A
Published: April 2024

In the burgeoning field of human-AI interaction, trust emerges as a cornerstone because many think that it is critical to the effectiveness of collaboration and the acceptance of AI systems. Traditional methods of assessing trust have predominantly relied on self-reported measures, requiring participants to articulate their perceptions and attitudes through questionnaires. However, these explicit methods may not fully capture the nuanced dynamics of trust, especially in real-time and complex interaction environments. This paper introduces an innovative approach to evaluating trust in human-AI teams, pivoting from the conventional reliance on verbal or written feedback to analyzing gameplay behaviors as implicit indicators of trust levels. Utilizing the Overcooked-AI environment, our study explores how participants’ interactions with AI agents of varying performance levels can reveal underlying trust mechanisms without a single query posed to the human players. This approach not only bypasses the efficiency challenges posed by repetitive and lengthy trust assessment methods, but also provides insights comparable to them. We highlight the potential of non-verbal cues and action patterns as reliable trust indicators by comparing the predictive accuracies of questionnaire-based models with those derived from gameplay behavior analysis. Furthermore, our findings suggest that these implicit measures can be integrated into adaptive systems and algorithms for realtime trust calibration in human-agent teaming settings. This shift towards an action-oriented trust assessment challenges existing paradigms and opens new avenues for understanding and enhancing human-AI collaboration.
Nonparametric Bellman Mappings for Reinforcement Learning: Application to Robust Adaptive Filtering
Authors: Akiyama Yuki , Vu Minh , Slavakis Konstantinos
Published: April 2024

This paper designs novel nonparametric Bellman mappings in reproducing
kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHSs) for reinforcement learning (RL). The
proposed mappings benefit from the rich approximating properties of
RKHSs, adopt no assumptions on the statistics of the data owing to their
nonparametric nature, require no knowledge on transition probabilities
of Markov decision processes, and may operate without any training data.
Moreover, they allow for sampling on-the-fly via the design of
trajectory samples, re-use past test data via experience replay, effect
dimensionality reduction by random Fourier features, and enable
computationally lightweight operations to fit into efficient online or
time-adaptive learning. The paper offers also a variational framework to
design the free parameters of the proposed Bellman mappings, and shows
that appropriate choices of those parameters yield several popular
Bellman-mapping designs. As an application, the proposed mappings are
employed to offer a novel solution to the problem of countering outliers
in adaptive filtering. More specifically, with no prior information on
the statistics of the outliers and no training data, a policy-iteration
algorithm is introduced to select online, per time instance, the
“optimal” coefficient p in the least-mean-p-power-error method.
Numerical tests on synthetic data showcase, in most of the cases, the
superior performance of the proposed solution over several RL and non-RL
schemes.
Machine-Learning Health Monitoring System for Resource-Scarce Embedded Systems
Authors: Branco Sergio , Carvalho Joao , Reis Marco S , Cabral Jorge
Published: April 2024

Machine-Learning model implementation in Resource-Scarce Embedded Systems is becoming a standard in many systems and projects. This implementation allows systems to be less Cloud dependent and make decisions independently. As these systems’ reasoning becomes intricate with the Machine Learning model’s decision, an attack to change the Machine Learning model’s data structure can make the entire system misbehave, which in some solutions can be critical. Therefore, it is necessary to create low-overhead tools to flag any miscalculation or wrongdoing during the model’s inference phase. The following work presents a Machine Learning Health Monitoring system based on PCA and Control Charts to verify if the model’s inference function runs properly. The solution presents a reasonable flag rate and is implemented e ciently in a Resource-Scarce Embedded System due to its reduced memory and processing footprints.
A Two-Stage Passive Matrix Addressing Method for Large-Scale Beam-Steering Arrays
Authors: Wang PengYuan
Published: April 2024

This letter proposes a passive matrix addressing method to dramatically
reduce the number of controlling (biasing) lines for large-scale
beam-steering arrays. Phase shifting of each radiation element is
accomplished in two stages by the row and column biasing lines located
at two stacked layers, which offer a pair of orthogonal wave vectors.
For an antenna array with M rows and N columns, conventional direct
addressing designs need M * N biasing lines, while the proposed method
needs only M+N biasing lines to complete the full-space beam-steering.
The proposed method simplifies the routing of control lines and the
design of driving circuits. Both theoretical and numerical analyses are
provided to validate this method.
Task-Aware Distributed Inter-Layer Topology Optimization Method in Resource-Limited LEO-LEO Satellite Networks
Authors: Guo Ningxuan , Liu Liang , Zhong Xiaoqing
Published: April 2024

Due to the increasing demand for real-time observation data,
remote-sensing satellites can be considered as users to access mega
communication constellations, which can constitute a Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) Double-Layered Satellite Network (DLSN) composed of Remote-sensing
Layer Satellites (RLSs) and Communication Layer Satellites (CLSs). In
this LEO DLSN, a Distributed Inter-Layer Topology Optimization (DITO)
method is proposed based on time-space relationships between two layers,
which can maximize task-aware observation benefits with limited onboard
resources. For practical purposes, we take link switching interval
constraints into account for the recapture and track of laser
transceivers. Besides, we put forward a new time-slot division method
based on the link switching interval for the linear modeling of the
time-sequential coupling problem. With the simulation results in four
constellation systems, the proposed distributed interactive method can
obtain an optimal solution close to the centralized global solution with
much less time. Simulation results indicate that the proposed method can
support onboard optimization for future space networks.
Analisis Kandungan Nutrisi Nugget Ayam Terfortifikasi Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera)
Authors: Aris Muhammad , Asmaq Nur
Published: April 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengamati kenaikan nilai nutrisi dari produk nugget setelah mengalami fortifikasi menggunakan serbuk daun kelor. Metode penelitian yang dilaksanakan yaitu metode eksperimental melaluoi Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) non faktorial dengan 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan untuk tiap perlakuan. Perlakuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu tanpa serbuk daun kelor (A0), 5% serbuk daun kelor (A1), 10% serbuk daun kelor (A2). 15% serbuk daun kelor (A3). Parameter yang diamati adalah, kadar protein, kadar lemak, dan kadar air dari sampel nugget. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fortifikasi dengan daun kelor secara signifikan meningkatkan kadar air (sebesar 53,63%) dan kadar protein (sebesar 13,21%), serta secara signifikan mengurangi kadar lemak (sebesar 9,90%). Efek ini diamati pada berbagai konsentrasi, dengan konsentrasi terbaik ditemukan pada perlakuan A3.
Studi in silico senyawa golongan flavonoid dari ranting dan akar dadap serep (Erythrina subumbrans) sebagai antipiretik
Authors: Montero Mahkota Alda Mora , Wardani Arief Kusuma
Published: April 2024

Studi in silico menawarkan dunia yang menarik di mana peneliti menggunakan kekuatan komputasi untuk menjelajahi berbagai fenomena ilmiah. In silico memungkinkan peneliti untuk secara virtual menguji ribuan senyawa potensial termasuk bahan alam dalam interaksi dengan target biologis. Hal ini dapat mempercepat waktu proses penemuan obat dan mengurangi ketergantungan pada uji coba laboratorium yang mahal. Dadap serep (Erythrina subumbrans) adalah tanaman golongan keluarga Papilonaceae yang secara uji fitokimia dilaporkan memiliki kandungan flavonoid yang diduga memiliki efek antipiretik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan senyawa yang paling berpotensi sebagai antipiretik diantara delapan senyawa golongan flavonoid dari ranting dan akar Dadap Serep (Erythrina subumbrans). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode molecular docking. Pengujian dilakukan terhadap delapan senyawa golongan flavonoid dari ranting dan akar Dadap Serep (Erythrina subumbrans) yaitu pinocembrin; 3,6,4’-trihydroxyflavone; 3,6- dihydroxyflavone; lupalbigenin; erysubin F; genistein; 5-hydroxysophoranone dan abyssinone V, serta kontrol positif paracetamol terhadap protein target dengan kode PDB: 1CX2. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara membandingkan skor total energi ikatan dan ikatan hidrogen pada residu asam amino yang muncul. Hasil uji menunjukkan bahwa tiga senyawa yang paling berpotensi sebagai antipiretik adalah lupalbigenin, erysubin F, dan abyssinone V dengan skor total energi ikatan berturut-turut -126,3 kkal/mol; -113,1 kkal/mol dan -111,8 kkal/mol.
ANALISIS KADAR TOTAL FENOL PADA MINYAK DAN SARI BUAH MERAH (PANDANUS CONOIDEUS)
Authors: Agustin Trinoviani , Febriyanti Rizki , Amananti Wilda
Published: April 2024

Buah merah mengandung beberapa senyawa aktif diantaranya adalah karotenoid, tokoferol, asam oleat, asam linoleat, dekanoat, protein, vitamin B dan vitamin C. Fenol merupakan metabolit sekunder yang tersebar dalam tumbuhan. Senyawa fenol cenderung mudah larut dalam air karena umumnya mereka sering kali berikatan dengan gula sebagai glikosida. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapa kadar total fenol dalam minyak dan sari buah merah (Pandanus conoideus).

Metode penelitian yang dilakukan yaitu buah merah (Pandanus conoideus) diolah menjadi minyak menggunakan metode perebusan. Minyak dan sari buah merah (Pandanus conoideus) kemudian dilakukan uji identifikasi menggunakan metode kromatografi lapis tipis dan uji penetapan kadar total fenol minyak dan sari buah merah (Pandanus conoideus) dengan menggunakan spektrofotometri UV-Vis.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada uji analisis kadar total fenol pada minyak dan sari buah merah yaitu terdapat kadar total fenol pada minyak dan sari buah merah dengan diperoleh kadar total fenol minyak buah merah 8,430% dan kadar total fenol sari 1,662%.