bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Towards Food Security and Agricultural Self-Reliance: A Policy Study for the Rice Production in Liberia
Authors:   Lecturer @ Cuttington University Graduate School of Global Affairs and Policy, AMEU Graduate School and visiting lecturer at Liberian Foreign Service Institute (FSI),, Sumaworo Dr. Mory
Published: November 2022

Liberia is endowed with enormous opportunities to sustainably and sufficiently feed itself and even export the surplus of the products of vital arable fertile lands it possesses to other countries. Nevertheless, the Country’s catastrophic political turmoil that started in 1979 was the result of food insecurity and tempering the staple food of its people due to its unreasonable reliance on the importation of rice. The prime objective of the economy is to fight hunger in which absence the people would be angry then it may lead unwanted consequences. It is recorded that Liberia spends more than 1/3 of its national budget in rice importation every year amounting to US$250 million. Hence, in order to have a lasting and sustainable solution to food insecurity in the Country, it must consider the following triad: (a) Capacity building for mechanized farming (b) Setting up government-operated rice farms in each county or at least in each of nation’s four geographic regions and, (c) Empowering the local farmers and AGREPRENEURS. Let it be assumed that out of 1/3 of the fiscal budget in tone of US$ 250 million, US$ 25 million every year dedicated committed and fully implemented in the local rice production by selecting one county in every fiscal year, in fifteen years, the country will have 15 operated and productive mega rice farms and, that will have a positive trickle-down effect on the economy by creating thousands of jobs in addition to reducing unsystematic, unplanned and disorganized urbanization that does more harm than good to our economy. Agriculture should be the THEME of Liberia’s economy; there is no sustainable way for it to thrive economically and development wide without taking a keen interest in the sector. Therefore, this work aims at looking into causes of food insecurity in Liberia. It also strives to provide some policy recommendations on how to trim and mitigate the problem.
Efektifitas penggunaan video sebagai media pembelajaran untuk siswa sekolah dasar
Authors: Ardhianti Fernandita
Published: November 2022

The monotonous learning process using books makes it easy for students to feel bored in learning. It is not surprising that many students are sometimes still confused about the material that has been reviewed. In this increasingly advanced era, researchers use the Iyoutube I video media as a medium that can help motivate students to be enthusiastic in the learning process. The purpose of this study is that researchers want to know the effectiveness of video media as a media aid in learning. This researcher uses a qualitative descriptive research method by observing and distributing questionnaires filled out by students. The results showed that students were more enthusiastic when the learning process used youtube video media. So that the learning process using youtube videos is proven to be able to motivate students for the learning process.
Analisis gaya belajar siswa pada pebelajaran IPA kelas IV SD
Authors: Rahmah Nur Lailatur
Published: November 2022

This research is motivated by the lack of innovative learning in learning and the lack of facilities and infrastructure in science learning. The researcher uses a qualitative descriptive method which aims to analyze and describe a condition of each data collected, in the form of observations about the problems that exist in the field. Data collection techniques in this study using observation and questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this study uses the analysis of the Miles and Huberman model. consists of several steps used, namely data reduction (data reduction), data display (data presentation) and verification (conclusions). Based on the results of the study, it canbe concluded that the learning style that stands out in the fourth grade of primary school of Sidoarjo is the visual learning style.
Penerapan Koordinasi Simpang Bersinyal Pada Kawasan Jl. Kalimantan – Jl. Belitung – Jl. Bali – Jl. Sumbawa Di Kota Bandung
Authors: FIKRI ZIHANSYAH MOHAMAD , PRASETYANTO DWI , MAULANA ANDREAN , MAULANA ANDREAN
Published: November 2022

Perkembangan lalu lintas di perkotaan menyebabkan permasalahan pada jaringan jalan. Permasalahan pada area simpang dapat diminimalisir dengan berbagai upaya pengoptimalan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengoptimalkan kondisi simpang maupun jaringan jalan sehingga memiliki tingkat pelayanan yang lebih baik. Ruas Jl. Belitung di Kota Bandung memiliki area simpang yang saling berdekatan dengan kondisi kurang maksimal. Proses pengoptimalan kinerja simpang & jaringan jalan dilakukan dengan manajemen lalu lintas koordinasi simpang bersinyal, dimana metode yang digunakan untuk proses analisis yaitu dengan bantuan aplikasi vissim. Penyelesaiaan permasalahan yang terjadi dilakukan dengan melakukan perubahan dan penyesuaian fase serta waktu siklus kedua simpang bersinyal secara terkoordinasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat kenaikan tingkat pelayanan pada simpang Jl. Belitung – Jl. Kalimantan sebesar 61,1% dan Jl. Belitung – Jl. Sumbawa sebesar 5,7% serta peningkatan terhadap kinerja jaringan jalan sebesar 25,32%, dimana nilai tingkat pelayanan berdasarkan angka kecepatan rata-rata kendaraan
Efektivitas pengelolaan program beras sejahtera serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya di Desa Mataindaha Kecamatan Pasikolaga Kabupaten Muna
Authors: Manguntara La
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan efektivitas Pengelolaan Program Rastra serta mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi Efektivitas pengelolaan Program Rastra Di Desa Mataindaha Kecamatan Pasikolaga Kabupaten Muna. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Informan dalam penelitian berjumlah 6 (enam) orang yang terdiri dari La Ode Roki selaku Kepala Desa, Muh. Gafur selaku sekretaris Desa dan 4 (empat) orang masyarakat penerima Rastra. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Efektivitas Program Rastra di Desa Mataindaha secara umum belum sepenuhnya mengacu pada ketentuan indikator 5T yaitu tepat sasaran, tepat jumlah, tepat harga, tepat waktu, dan tepat administrasi. Karena dalam pendistribusian rastra di lapangan hanya memenuhi 2 indikator saja yaitu tepat jumlah dan tepat harga. Sedangkan ketepatan sasaran masih kurang tepat karena masih ada masyarakat penerima Rastra dari keluarga yang mampu kemudian ketepatan waktu masih sering terjadi keterlambatan pendistribusian dalam setiap bulannya dan untuk ketepatan administrasi juga belum bisa dikatakan tepat. Sedangkan faktor yang menjadi penghambat Efektivitas Program Rastra adalah diantaranya keberpihakan kepada rumah tangga miskin yaitu masih ada penerima Rastra karena adanya factor kekeluargaan, rendahnya pengaduan masyarakat, masih kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat, kurangnya sosialisasi mengenai Rastra.
Penerapan Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Pemerintah (PSAP) Nomor 2 tentang laporan realisasi anggaran pada Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Kupang
Authors: Mutiara Yohana Cresensia , Dethan Minarni A. , Tameno Nikson
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah laporan realisasi anggaran yang disusun dan disajikan oleh Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Kupang telah sesuai dengan Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Pemerintahan (PSAP) Nomor 02 tentang Laporan Realisasi Anggaran. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data kualitatif dan kuantitatif dengan sumber datanya adalah data primer dan data sekunder, serta teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan laporan realisasi anggaran Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Kupang telah sesuai dengan PSAP Nomor 02 namun ada beberapa unsur dalam PSAP Nomor 02 yang masih belum diterapkan dalam laporan realisasi anggaran. Jadi PSAP Nomor 02 belum diterapkan secara maksimal dalam penyusunan dan penyajian laporan realisasi anggaran Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Kupang.
Kualitas layanan aplikasi Pospay dari PT. Pos Indonesia (Persero) untuk pelanggan Kota Bandung
Authors: Salsabilla Tiffany Anastasia
Published: November 2022

Perusahaan memiliki tuntutan untuk mengetahui keinginan dan kebutuhan pelanggan demi terwujudnya kepuasan pelanggan. Setiap pelanggan memiliki persepsi dan tingkat kepuasan yang berbeda-beda terhadap layanan yang diberikan, demikian pula terhadap layanan aplikasi PosPay yang merupakan aplikasi layanan berbasis digital yang dimiliki oleh PT Pos Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas layanan aplikasi PosPay di Kota Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode service quality. Service quality merupakan alat identifikasi atas tingkat kualitas layanan suatu industri yang terdiri dari lima dimensi, yakni bukti fisik (tangibles), kendala (realibility), daya tanggap (responsiveness), jaminan (assurance), dan empati (empathy). Nilai service quality diukur dengan menghitung perbedaan antara nilai atas seluruh pernyataan terkait persepsi dan ekspektasi yang diberikan oleh pelanggan. Data pada penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan melakukan penyebaran kuisioner, wawancara, observasi, serta studi kepustakaan. Populasi dan sampel yang terdapat pada penelitian ini yaitu pelanggan yang menggunakan aplikasi PosPay di Kota Bandung, diambil sampel sebanyak 55 orang. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas layanan pada aplikasi PosPay dari PT Pos Indonesia menghasilkan skor negatif; untuk dimensi bukti fisik (tangibles) sebesar -0.1, dimensi kehandalan (reliability) sebesar -0.13, dimensi daya tanggap (responsiveness) sebesar -0.13, dimensi jaminan (assurance) sebesar -0.11, dan dimensi empati (empathy) sebesar -0.08. Nilai negatif tersebut menunjukkan bahwa keseluruhan layanan aplikasi PosPay masih perlu diperbaiki.
O DESAFIO NA ELABORAÇÃO DAS PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS PARA AS CRIANÇAS AUTISTAS: UM ESTUDO DE CASO DURANTE A PANDEMIA COVID- 19
Authors: Hirsch Beatriz Inês Corteze , Batista Idrlan Alves , Silva Maiara Sobral
Published: November 2022

O presente artigo busca apresentar os desafios da equipe pedagógica para a elaboração e execução dos planejamentos às crianças autistas. Os objetivos se embasam na identificação das crianças com Autismo e seus níveis; na análise das metodologias reestruturadas no Projeto Político Pedagógico do Centro Municipal de Educação Infantil Cantinho do Saber em Palmas - TO e; na demonstração da necessidade de formações específicas às professoras e cuidadoras de crianças com TEA. A metodologia aplicada foi de abordagem qualitativa, análise documental de método descritivo e exploratório, anamneses e entrevistas abertas. O resultado desta trajetória com estudos, entrevistas, acompanhamentos de plantão pedagógico, elaboração das propostas, envio destas às famílias e a devolutiva às professoras foi valoroso e instigador quando se concluiu que para incluir e ensinar crianças autistas na tenra idade da educação infantil é de suma importância a efetivação das formações constantes e específicas às professoras e cuidadoras.
Comparative Study on Cognitive Development of Children Enrolled in Public and Private Pre-Schools of Karachi
Authors: Bano Syeda Samana , Irfan Nighat
Published: November 2022

Initial years of schooling experiences are an important influencer of cognitive development. In Pakistan children, parents and employers face many issues due to vast differences in standards of private and public schools. The purpose of this research is to study and compare the cognitive development of children age 4 to 5 years enrolled in public and private pre-schools (25 from each type) of Karachi. Children were given various tasks to assess their cognitive performance and on the basis of this performance were categories as having high or low cognitive performance. Cognitive performance of private school children was significantly better than that of children form public schools overall and in all tasks. Among public school 64 % and among private school 100% had good cognitive performance (P<0.05). These observations indicate a need for exploring the reasons and taking actions to rectify the situation.
Water Conservation Related Awareness and Practices of Families Living in Lahore
Authors: Malik Nazma , Abiodullah Muhammad , Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz
Published: November 2022

Pakistan, is likely to face serious water shortages in near future. Increasing level of awareness of the residents for water use can play an important role to control the deteriorating trend. For this purpose, a set of 19 questions were circulated to 800 residents of five localities of Southern Lahore at random, to obtain their views and adjudge their level of awareness. The data obtained have been correlated to the segments of respondents divided by the size of houses, level of education, age groups, family size and family income size.It was found that Medium house size saves more water as compared to large house size and respondents having age between 45-55 years are more aware than respondents <25 years on practices of water conservation. Similarly, household size from 1-4 are more aware regarding water conservation Practices as compared to household size (9-12). Graduate respondents are more aware than Matric and intermediate respondents in their Level of Awareness for water conservation practices.
Assessment of Bone Mineral Density in Relation to Nutritional Status and Physical Activity of Early Adolescent Girls in the Public and Private Schools of Peshawar City
Authors: Yousaf Sumbla , Paracha Pervaiz I , Badshah Sareer
Published: November 2022

Adolescence could be the last window of opportunity to replenish nutrient stores. This study was conducted to assess and examine the interrelationship between bone mineral density, nutritional status, nutrient intake, physical activity and socioeconomic status of early adolescent girls of Peshawar. Six hundred early adolescent girls of 10-13 years were selected by systematic sampling method from three public and three private schools. The results revealed that several anthropometric measurements of adolescents girls from private schools was lower than those of the Public schools. Conversely, the mean bone mineral density (BMD) of adolescent girls from Private school was significantly higher than that of the Public schools. A greater proportion of adolescent girls from the Private schools were underweight and wasted than those of Public schools. Energy, protein and phosphorus intakes of adolescent girls from both Public and Private schools were higher than the RDAs set for the corresponding age group adolescents. But calcium and vitamin D intakes of about 50% or more of the adolescents were below the RDAs. Self-reported PAL of adolescent girls from the Private schools was higher than that of the Public schools. Family income was significantly correlated with WAZ, HAZ, BMIZ, MUACZ and WHZ (P<0.05). Early adolescent girls from Public schools were better in anthropometric measurements but had significantly lower mean bone mineral density than that of the Private schools. Adolescent girls from both Public and Private schools were taking inadequate amount of calcium and vitamin D and were more prone to nutritional osteomalacia.
Bank Employees’ Fatigue Level in Relation to Office Lighting
Authors: Zahoor Asma , Abiodullah Muhammad , Siddiqi Anis Ahmad
Published: November 2022

This research is focused to study light’s visual and non visual impact. The objectives of research are to study lighting systems of banks’ buildings in selected areas of Lahore, Pakistan. Lighting system is studied in term of light level, light color, shadows reflections and direction etc. In second phase employees’ fatigue level is calculated on a scale and studied its association with their office lighting Light impact on male and female employees were also studied. Forty five branches of nine commercial banks were selected as study sampling. Lighting conditions were assessed through check list and employees’ opinion was also recorder through questionnaire. FACES (Fatigue Adjective Scale; reliability .8) was used to asses employees’ fatigue level. Data Analysis showed significant association between fatigue level and light level (lux level). Fatigue level is also associated with employees age.
Assessing the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder in Young Adults Studying in Private Universities of Lahore
Authors: Hayee Hafsa , Raana Tahira , Haider Imran Ijaz
Published: November 2022

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is on focus due to its intense and long-lasting symptoms. BPD is considered a psychological disorder of young adults, as its major symptoms start revealing at the beginning of young adulthood in the early 20s. The aim of this study was to assess BPD and its symptoms in the young population of students achieving higher education in private universities of Lahore, Pakistan. A stratified sample of 700 university going students was collected from three high ranked private universities of Lahore. The sample was collected and assessed through Borderline Personality Inventory (BPI-cut 20). The results obtained through the descriptive statistics revealed the high percentage of BPD in young adults (62%). Further, a high percentage of BPD was observed in a group of students ages 18- 21 years (63%). The four factors of BPD: Primitive Defense Mechanism, Identity Diffusion, Fear of Closeness, Self-Mutilation, and Impulsivity were equally found among the male and female samples. The independent sample t-test revealed the significant results obtained from the factor self-mutilation (Male: M=.21, SD=.405 and Female: M= .14, SD= .346, t=2.350, p=0.019) and impulsivity (Male; M=.35, SD=.479 and Female: M= .403, SD= .021, t= 4.482, p= 0.000). The results of this study concluded BPD and its factors were frequently being found in young adults studying in universities. Further, no significant gender differences were observed other than in two factors self-mutilation and impulsivity. It is recommended that there is an essential need to promote the health and wellbeing of the young population of students especially studying in universities because the evidence suggests that they are at risk. They further need assessment and intervention.
Microbial Analysis of Drinking Water and Water Distribution System of Urban Lahore
Authors: Malik Nazma , Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz
Published: November 2022

Human health is the most important ingredient for a nation’s progress, prosperity and well-been but unfortunately it has not been accorded its due priority. Therefore, when going to deal with the water of Lahore, it was considered essential to probe and find out the state of its quality. The main objective of this article is to highlight microbial contamination of drinking water in the selected localities of Lahore. Furthermore, this study will be helpful for researchers and administrative agencies to initiate relevant studies and develop new policies to protect further deterioration of water supply with pathogenic microbes and ensure clean and safe drinking water to the public in Pakistan. Five localities were selected from Lahore for the study, namely Lahore Cantonment Board (LCB) Walton Cantonment Board (WCB), Gulberg, Defense Housing Authority (DHA) and Model Town Society (MTS). These localities have their own tube wells for the supply of water to their residents. To measure the quality of tap water, samples were taken from 2 tube-wells in each locality at different intervals, tested in a water testing Lab for chemical and microbial contamination. The results were compared with the WHO standards and averaged out. MTS and LCB have too numerous to count total coli forms. WCB and Gulberg are higher, in Arsenic content. Gulberg is touching the maximum level of iron content, followed by DHA.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Female College Students Regarding Environment
Authors: Malik Nazma
Published: November 2022

The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices related to environment particularly among the female college students from first year and fourth year BS Home Economics. Both quantitative and qualitative questions were included. 100 students were given the questionnaires online, comprising of both open and close ended questions related to environmental and water issues. Their responses showed a varying degree of Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding these environmental issues. There was a significant difference in the reported practices according to grade level of the students. A higher proportion of first year students reported practices following environmental friendly practices as compared to fourth year students. Overall only 58% had a view that environment affects our health. These findings indicate a dire need for raising awareness about the role of environment in human wellness and strategies for inculcating environment friendly habits.
Views of Urban and Suburban Residents of Lahore Regarding Environment and Its Association with Reported Frequency of Common Ailments
Authors: Akmal Asma , Laeeque Bisma , Ahsan Rakhshan , Fatima Sheza
Published: November 2022

This study was conducted to ascertain the health status of people living in urban and suburban areas of Lahore. It determined the level of variance and correlation between the health status of people living in the aforementioned areas with its environment. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted to gather the results. Data was collected with the help of a questionnaire based on a five-point scale. One way ANOVA was conducted to test the hypothesis and the results revealed that people living in suburban areas are healthier (p< .005) in comparison to people living in urban areas. The Pearson correlation results (.272) revealed that a positive direct correlation exists between the health of residents and the environment in which they live.
Implications of a Child with Autism and Maternal Distress on the Psychological Adjustment of his Typical Siblings
Authors: Inam Attiya , Kausar Rukhsana , Abiodullah Muhammad
Published: November 2022

To compare the psychological adjustment of typical siblings of children with autism and siblings of “Children without Autism” within the context of their mothers’ distress. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in institutes dealing with children with Autism in Lahore Children with autism were identified and their typical siblings and counterparts of siblings were then tested for their psychological adjustment; mothers were tested for their distress. Childhood Autism Rating Scale was used for the assessment of the severity of autism. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to assess the psychological adjustment of typical siblings. Depression Anxiety and Stress scale was used to assess mothers’ psychological distress. Analyses revealed that typical siblings of autistic children had significantly poorer <.001psychological adjustment M=20.59(4.16) than siblings of “Children without Autism” M=14.98 (7.3) and their mothers showed significantly <.01 greater stress M=19.22 (8.24) than mothers of “Children without Autism”15.32 (6.02). Having a child with autism significantly predicted psychosocial functioning. Maternal distress moderated the relationship between having a sibling with autism and the psychological adjustment of typical siblings. Maternal depression and stress also had a significant effect on psychological adjustment and pro-social behavior of siblings. A child with autism has serious psychological implications for his typical siblings and mothers in comparison to siblings and mothers of “Children without Autism” and they do need professional help to provide quality care to a child with autism and improve their psychological wellbeing.
Relative Nutritional And Phytochemical Composition Of Citrus Fruit Compartments- A Case Against Wasting Citrus Peels
Authors: Batool Aniba , Imran Samra , Tanweer Afifa
Published: November 2022

Citrus fruits are known to contribute towards health considering their nutritional composition as well as bioactive ingredients. Although utilized at the industrial level, household-level consumption of citrus peel is not a common concept. The current study was conducted to compare the composition of different citrus fruits as well as to compare their peels and pulps composition. Three samples of citrus fruits (oranges (Citrus Sinensis) [sample O], lemons (Citrus Limons) [sample L], and grapefruits (Citrus Paradisi) [sample G]) were selected. Two variables; type of fruit with three categories (O vs L vs G) and part of the fruit with two categories (peel vs pulp) were studied. Proximate contents (AOAC methods), antioxidant activity (modified DPPH bleaching), Ferrous ion chelating activity, and total phenol content (Folin- Ciocalteu method) were determined for each sample. Oneway ANOVA and post hoc analysis was run to note down differences among various samples. Except for moisture and fat, all other proximate components showed significantly higher amounts in peels compared with pulp. Fiber and ash contents were significantly higher in peels compared with pulps for all three fruits with a mean difference of L=10.1g, O= 9.29g, G= 10.19g for fiber and L= 0.18g, O=0.37g, G=0.10g for ash. Protein and carbohydrate were found in higher quantity in peels of Samples O and L (mean difference L=0.38g, O=0.15g for protein and L=8.1g, O=13.86g) while significantly lower in the peel of sample G (mean difference protein=1.14g, carbohydrate=0.98g). Antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content and chelating activity were found to be significantly higher in peels of L, O, and G though these contents were not significantly correlated (p>0.05) to one another. The findings of this study show that citrus fruits are a rich source of nutrients as well as phytochemicals. The peels of citrus fruits can serve as better sources of antioxidants, phenolic content, chelating properties, and some nutrients than their pulps. This study provides evidence for the benefits of utilizing peels at the household level while reducing food waste.
Physico-Functional, Nutritional and Sensorial Features of Psyllium Husk Enriched Gluten-Free Oat Cookies
Authors: Khan Rida , Shehzadi Kanwal , Bacha Umar , Afzal Muhammad Naveed , Tanweer Afifa , Nasim Mohsina , Khan Sania
Published: November 2022

Objective: Gluten-free (GF) cookies are usually deficient in dietary fibers as compared to traditional wheat cookies. So, we aimed to formulate GF cookies with different levels of psyllium husk (fiber) from oats flour. Methods: Three types of GF cookies were made; T0, T1, and T2 containing 0%, 2.5%, and 5% psyllium husk respectively. Analysis of functional properties of the dough, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of the cookies was performed. Results: Addition of 5% psyllium husk (T2) led to enhanced functional properties of dough (% swelling capacity SC =635.0±15.00, % water absorption capacity WAC =132.33±2.51, % oil absorption capacity OAC =28.00±2.00, % emulsion activity =59.93±0.25, % emulsion stability =60.23±0.25) and the most desirable spread factor (8.71±0.572). The total fiber content of T2 cookies was 19.41%. The mean sensory evaluation score for the overall acceptability of T2 cookies (6.32±1.096) was significantly (P=0.050) higher than the T1 cookies (5.49±0.785). 5% psyllium husk cookies (T2) surpassed 0% and 2.5% psyllium husk cookies in all parameters under study. Conclusion: The integration of psyllium husk into oat-based GF cookies resulted in excellent properties and acceptability and it can be added as a healthy snack option in diets of people with gluten intolerance.
Association between Predictors of Borderline Personality Disorder and Quality of Life of Undergraduate Students of Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Hayee Hafsa , Raana Tahira , Haider Imran Ijaz , Sajid Mirza Rizwan
Published: November 2022

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex psychological disorder and associated with a significant effect on Quality of life (QOL). However, limited research shreds of evidence are available that directly assess the impact of BPD on QOL in community settings. The current study aimed to find out the association between BPD and QoL among young adults. Further, the factors that are primary indicators of BPD were estimated with domains of QoL. A quantitative crosssectional survey was conducted. An estimated sample of 700 students was recruited through the stratified random sampling technique, from three different private universities of Lahore that were fulfilling the inclusion criteria of the study. The study focused on the young adults' ages between 18-25 years, who were university students. Data were collected with the help of a structured self-reported questionnaire composed of primary sociodemographic factors and two self-reported psychological assessment tools: Borderline Personality Inventory (BPI-20) and Quality of life (WHOQOL-Bref). The association of BPD and its factors with QOL and its domains was assessed through multiple regression analysis. Further, gender differences among the participants were also evaluated. Overall the results of the study revealed a significant association of BPD on QoL (F= 14.9, R2 = 0.10). The difference was observed in males (F= 5.40, R2 = 0.08) and females (F= 10.95, R2 = 0.13) with p= <0.05, CI= 95% and effect size ranges from 0.031 to 0.124. Further, in males, ‘Identity diffusion’ and ‘Impulsivity’ were strong predictors of BPD affecting all domains of QOL, whereas in females’ Impulsivity was identified as a strong predictor of BPD in all domains of QOL. Therefore, it is concluded that BPD and QOL are significantly associated while generally assessed by using the psychological tools of assessment (BPD and QoL) in a survey. However, there are significant differences observed in male and female young adults concerning these parameters.
Female Farmers’ Knowledge as the Start-Up Capital for an Agribusiness Incubator: A Perspective of Banyubiru Village, Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Kuswardinah Asih , Ansori Muhammad , Rachmawati Rina , Fajri Mediati Putri
Published: November 2022

Most of the members of the Female Farmer Group (FFG) in Banyubiru, Semarang regency have a low educational level and a weak socio-economic status. Related to that, the purpose of this research is to find out whether the women's entrepreneurship knowledge can be the main capital in their readiness for the establishment of an agribusiness incubator; and whether the results of the Strength- Weakness-Opportunity-Threats (SWOT) analysis support the feasibility and urgency for Banyubiru village to establish an agribusiness incubator. This research applied a one-shot case study in which the female farmers were subject to three interventions. Data on the women's entrepreneurship knowledge was collected through various measuring instruments, while data for the SWOT analysis was obtained through two Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The research subjects were women farmers, FFG administrators, farming trainers and village officials. A sample of 198 female farmers was determined by snowballing technique from 440 active FFG members. Research was carried out in Banyubiru village, Banyubiru sub-district, Semarang regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Through this research, it was found that 1) female farmers’ entrepreneurship knowledge could be the main capital for their readiness to pioneer an agribusiness incubator; 2) the results of the SWOT analysis on the modality factors determined that it was feasible and considered to be urgent to establish an agribusiness incubator in Banyubiru village. This research conclusively confirms that it is very feasible and considered to be urgent to establish an agribusiness incubator in Banyubiru village in Banyubiru sub-district.
Making a Place for Pragmatics in Art and Aesthetics in Architecture
Authors: Thakur Anubhuti
Published: November 2022

Long standing views about art and architecture have differentiated the basic premise for their existence as aesthetics and pragmatics respectively. This paper is based on the premise that architecture must learn its aesthetic aspects from pragmatism in art to fulfill its pragmatic purposes and art must adopt the purposefulness inherent in architecture to assign meaning to aesthetic experience. Questions are raised and an attempt is made to answer the same through identification, and redefinition of certain theories to apply them to architecture and to today’s social, cultural, and political scenario. Suggestions are made for architecture classrooms to exploit the wealth of scholastic insight available on pragmatism and neo-pragmatism in art education.
Establishment of Average Body Measurements and Development of Block Patterns for Adolescent Boys in Nigeria
Authors: Anne Igbo Chinyere
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to establish average body measurements and develop block patterns for shirts and trousers for adolescent Boys in Nigeria. The survey research design and quasi-experimental design were used for the study. A sample of 399 adolescent boys were measured and arranged in three categories of small, medium and large. The measurements were standardized to obtain average body measurement for the boys. Data obtained were used to draft block patterns for the three categories of adolescents. The patterns were, front shirt, back shirt, sleeve, trouser front and back. Three shirts and three pair of trousers were constructed on calico from the pattern pieces drafted. The shirts and trousers were fitted on three adolescent boys, small, medium and large who also acted as models. Judges and the models assessed the shirts and trousers for fit and comfort using a five point scale. Mean was used for data analysis. A mean score of less than or more than 3.00 showed that the garment was either bigger or smaller than the size considered comfortable, and needs to be altered, while a mean of 3 indicated that the patterns fitted and were comfortable. Minor alterations were made on certain areas of the patterns and final patterns traced out. Recommendations were made based on the established average body measurements and the block patterns produced.
Influences on Adolescent Girls’ Decisions Not to Smoke Cigarettes: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Matheson Jennifer L , Meszaros Peggy S
Published: November 2022

While many studies exist on adolescent smoking, few studies have been conducted to examine what influences adolescent girls say impact their decision-making about smoking cigarettes. We purposively sampled 13 teenage girls from a rural, tobacco-producing region in Southwestern Virginia for this qualitative study. All participants reported they were current non-smokers, and they mentioned parents, peers, and the media as the most common and powerful influences on their decision-making. Girls reported receiving strong, clear messages from multiple sources about not smoking, health risks, and morality-based warnings about harm to the body. Also influential to them were grandparents, other family members, churches/spirituality, and their own sense of self. While the results of this study cannot be generalized to the larger population, they do indicate that multiple people and entities have an important role in helping some girls decide not to smoke, even when the tobacco-producing industry has been present in their community for generations.
Teenagers Shopping Practices
Authors: Dayala Sana Anis
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the research study was to know about the teenagers shopping practices related to their clothing. The research was conducted in the Gulshan town of Karachi through a convenient sample of 150 (75 boys and 75 girls) teenagers. Several aspects of teenagers (boys and girls) shopping were examined and compared: they enjoy shopping or not, factors affecting their shopping, factors they consider while buying, whom they shop with, what are their views about shopping of the teenagers and from where they prefer to shop? The results revealed no difference between boys and girls; they both are very keen for their personal shopping and are affected by fashion and media. They need opportunity to shop for themselves according their own choice. In view of other researches it is concluded that Teenagers are the fastest growing population and they must be given the opportunity to shop for themselves according to their own choice.
Challenging Issues Faced by Tailoring and Dressmaking Vocational Training Centres in Eldoret Municipality
Authors: Serem Dorcas J
Published: November 2022

The main objective of this study was to investigate the challenging issues faced by church-based training institutions in Eldoret municipality who offer dressmaking and tailoring skills to the youth. Data was collected from 32 students and four teachers using questionnaire and from three managers and eight students who have graduated using interview schedule and analyzed using statistics. The study revealed that female trainees seek training to gain skill for paid or self-employment. It was also revealed that the teachers were qualified and some trainees dropped out of school because of marriage and teenage pregnancy. The study further revealed that students who sit for examinations perform well and appreciated attachment in the curriculum. The study recommends that institutions start a microfinance loan scheme to assist graduates who are interested in self-employment and vocational centres should include enterprise education in their curriculum to equip graduates with business skills.
Association of Weight Status of Affluent Adolescents with the Family History of Chronic Diseases, Age, Gender, Birth Weight and Socio-Economic Status.
Authors: Asar Farzana
Published: November 2022

Obesity is increasing among affluent people of the developing world, however underweight may still be present and both the problems needs to be assessed and addressed simultaneously. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of underweight and overweight in the affluent urban adolescents of Karachi and study its association with family disease history and other factors. Data (socio demographic information, height & weight) was collected from 868 girls and 818 boys aged 10-15 years, studying in secondary section of the selected private schools known to have a high proportion of children from the affluent group. According to CDC standards 63% children had their BMI’s within normal ranges, 17% were underweight, 11.5 % were OW and 8% were Obese (BMI for age >95th percentile). Family disease history of chronic disease was associated with higher prevalence of obesity. Prevalence of both under and overweight among affluent adolescents needs to be addressed even among affluent children.
Weaning Practices of Ruralwomen in Chandauli Distric, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Yasmin Hena
Published: November 2022

Weaning is the process in which an infant’s diet pattern is gradually changed from liquid foods like breast milk and substitute milk preparations to cooked solid foods. The main purpose of the study was to describe the weaning practices of women residing in the Chandaulia district of Uttar Pradesh, India, whose babies were between the ages of six and nine months. A descriptive survey was conducted on 120 mothers attending Anganwadi centre/health centre in Chandaulia district. Convenient samples of 120 mothers were interviewed. Data was collected on breast-feeding, weaning as well as the current feeding practices. revealed that breastfeeding was initiated by 80% women at birth. Only 20.8% of women were exclusively breastfeeding till five months. Early weaning was associated with mother’s perception of poor quantity and quality of breast milk i.e. 45.2%. Partial breastfeeding was practiced by 79.2% of the respondents and women were found using a variety of milk formulas to substitute breast milk. Analysis of factors that might have influenced the early supplementation, 45.2% women indicated that dissatisfaction with milk insufficiency was the reason for stopping breast feeds. The research findings suggest that the perceptions of women regarding appropriate time of introducing solids differs from that of health professionals and exclusive breastfeeding rates in the villages are very low. Solids are introduced as early as in the first week of life.
Evaluation of a Pakistani Food Photographs Atlas
Authors: Kulsoom Tanzeela , Mushtaq Shumaila , Hakeem Rubina
Published: November 2022

Food photographs are often considered an important aid in assessment of dietary intakes. As part of a project for development of Pakistani Food Photograph Atlas (PFA), photographs of a large number of foods in various portion sizes had been taken few years back by one of the authors. The work was halted for some reasons and before resumption of the task it was considered necessary to evaluate the usefulness of available photographs for preparation of PFA. The purpose of this study was thus to identify the food items needed for Pakistani Food Atlas and the extent to which the available photographs fulfill that need. Determination of number and kind of food photographs required for the food photographic atlas, was done through a sample population survey of frequency of food intake. Available photographs were evaluation in terms of fulfillment of need and representation of real foods. A total of 78 foods were identified as required, photographs of 66 of those foods were available. In general food photographs represented the real foods (76-100% correct answers) but in a few cases due to the low quality of the pictures the subjects found it difficult to identify either the food or its correct quantity. Need for minimizing the list was essential, it’s suggested to take at least four portion photograph for each food ingredient, which is lacking.
Knowledge and Skills Used and the Satisfaction Derived in the Choice of Apparel among University Students
Authors: Mugalavai Violet K , Mugenda Olive , Mburugu Keren
Published: November 2022

The purpose was to examine the relationship between the knowledge and skills used in the selection of apparel and the satisfaction obtained. Data were collected from 210 undergraduate students of which 94 were females and 116 were males. A self administered questionnaire and focus group discussions were used. Knowledge and skills related to apparel choice were measured by a 12- item Likert scale. Satisfaction was measured using a 15- item test asking how the respondents personally feel about their clothes and what others think about them. Level of satisfaction was higher among those who had adequate knowledge. Female respondents scored higher than the male respondents on most of the attributes tested and depicted cognizance in the use of knowledge and skills. Level of satisfaction was high, with gender and year of study being significant determinants.
Architecture and its Occupants: Perceptions of Students and Faculty at Two Programs
Authors: Thakur Anubhuti
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to identify the perceptions of students and faculty at two architecture programs in the Southeastern United States about the effects of architecture design decisions on occupants. The data revealed that students and professors acknowledged various human issues in the design projects which were divided in five categories: (1) Interaction with building, (2) Image of the building, (3) Effects on occupant behavior, (4) Feeling within the space, and (5) Other related concerns. These categories are discussed and comparisons drawn to identify the nature of architecture pedagogy with reference to occupants’ experiences in architectural spaces. Suggestions are made for architecture curricula to ensure that the understanding of these concerns among students and faculty is fully harnessed and nurtured.
Knowledge of University Teachers about HIV/AIDS and Microbiocides in Karachi Pakistan
Authors: Shaikh Abdul Hakeem , Tariq-Ali Syed , Shaikh M Adil
Published: November 2022

Prevalence of AIDS and HIV infection is currently low in Pakistan but is at risk of sharp increase. The future risk of HIV epidemic would be associated with knowledge attitude and practices of general public. Monitoring of level of awareness is essential in order to safeguard against outbreak of HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study assessed the level of awareness of nearly 188 university teachers (112 male & 76 female) with the help of a self administered questionnaire that had 30 items to be marked True or False. All the participants had a postgraduate degree in science subjects and included 14 having Ph.D. degrees. Mean number of correct answers was 14.5 (48.5%). Proportion of correct answers was relatively higher for questions pertaining to definition (63%) as compared to those related to transmission (49%), prevention (47%), testing (45%) or rapid testing (45%). The two questions most frequently answered wrong were that subjects mentioned it false that “HIV is destroyed by bleach” (90%); and considered it true that, “If someone gets HIV through needle sharing, that person can only spread HIV by sharing needles with other people” (74%). The level of awareness of highly educated professionals was not satisfactory and indicates need for increasing measures to educate the public about HIV and AIDS.
Impact of Low Cost Housing on the Perceived Quality of Life and Well-Being of its Occupants
Authors: Erasmus Charlene J
Published: November 2022

Housing issues within the South African context continue to provide challenges to all role players. Human ecologists agree with the government’s view that a house encompasses more than a structure, and that its environment and location are equally important in meeting the needs and expectations of the occupants. This study was undertaken to establish whether the planning and building of housing units do indeed comply with government policy and adhere to the set standards for houses being “more than just a structure”. In this study evaluation research was undertaken using multiple data collection techniques such as documentary content analysis, a semantograph, focus groups and a survey conducted by means of a structured questionnaire. This article will only report on the quantitative research methodology where a questionnaire was used to ascertain to which extent the needs of individuals in a low cost housing development in Cape Town, South Africa, had been met in compliance with indicators for healthy housing. The sample of the study was systematically selected and included 400 households. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The research found that the houses developed did not contribute to improved health and the quality of life amongst the inhabitants.
Cultural Context and Children’s Perceptions of Conflict and Peace
Authors: Coughlin Chris , Mayers Gloysis , Dizard Jesse , Bordin Judy
Published: November 2022

This is a cross cultural comparison of children’s perceptions of conflict and peace. Thirty children, age 6-10 living in the United States and 33 children, of the same age living in the United Arab Emirates were interviewed and asked to respond to 18 questions concerning war, enemy, and peace. Analysis of responses included assessment of sex, culture, and age similarities and differences. Findings indicate that culture plays a prominent role in the way children experience their world and world events. The findings of this study support taking a cultural context focus towards understanding children’s perceptions and using such insight in helping children learn cooperation and acceptance of others knowing that children see the world from the context in which they live.