bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisión sistemática de la relación entre periodontitis, demencia y diabetes en adultos mayores
Authors: Foldats Pulido Daniel Ernesto
Published: February 2024

Desde 2016 se busca vincular a la diabetes tipo 1 y 2 con la enfermedad de Alzheimer (diabetes tipo 3) razones fisiopatológicas múltiples se encuentran relacionadas principalmente con la función de la insulina en la plasticidad neuronal por vía MAP kinasa o PI3K que al verse afectadas por un mal control de la diabetes promueven descenso de mecanismos de reparación y/o protección neuronal contribuyendo a desordenes neurodegenerativos como la demencia. A pesar de estudios como ACCORD-MIND que evidencia mejoría del rendimiento cognitivo con un buen control de glicemia y función de insulina a nivel cerebral, existen controversias, como que el cerebro por las glías secreta su propia insulina independiente de las glicemias periféricas que muchas veces en pacientes con demencia ni siquiera están alteradas, así como demencias sin presencia de beta amiloide principal target fisiopatológico en relación a explicaciones metabólicas atribuidas. La enfermedad periodontal representa la 6ta complicación de la diabetes mal controlada con quien comparte patrón HLA y su relación es bidireccional, controlar la enfermedad periodontal reduce la HbA1C%, y un mal control de la diabetes empora la enfermedad periodontal. Aun no se puede asociar relación causal entre enfermedad periodontal o demencia por la heterogeneidad usada en estudios en conceptos de ambos, metodología y test empleados y mecanismos fisiopatológicos diversos que lo explican. Tampoco se conoce relación farmacológica efectiva en diabetes y demencia, pero la metformina y su mecanismo neuroprotector por el gen FOXO3 o la insulina intranasal pudieran tener repercusiones positivas en próximos estudios.
Mg doped ZnO Nanostructures: application as an environmental photo-catalyst
Authors: Kumar Praveen , Chauhan Shakshi , Sihag Kaushlya , Gahlawat Jyoti
Published: February 2024

In this era, metal oxide nanoparticles with appliances in solar, catalysis, sensors, actuators, and many other fields, are highly sought-after because of their wide band gap. This study examines the Mg doped ZnO nanoparticles for the structural, electrical transportation and photo-catalytic behaviour. The XRD, FT-IR (Infrared Spectroscopy), PL (Photoluminescence), and Complex Impedance Spectroscopy were used to characterise the prepared sample. The wurtzite hexagonal structure in space group P63mc was shown by the XRD data. The analyzed crystallite sizes, planner distances, and cell volumes of Mg doped ZnO nanoparticles are 35.2 nm, 2.6122 Å, and 60.91 Å3, respectively. The aggregation in sample is visible in the micrographs. The PL spectra was traced at an excitation wavelength of 330 nm (λ) using a PL spectrometer. Using the FTIR approach, IR spectra with acmes about 520–640 cm-1 were traced, leading to Zn–O bond stretching. Using a photocatalytic reactor, the photocatalytic degradation of magnesium-doped ZnO nanoparticles was measured for two hours. For the Mg doped ZnO sample, the degradation efficiencies (ɳ%) is 67 percent.
Religiosity, Empathy, and Its Relationship with Prosocial Behaviour, The Mediating Role of Peer's Relationship
Authors: Ghanam Abdullah M. Abu Al
Published: February 2024

The study aimed to investigate the role of religiosity and empathy in elucidating prosocial behavior's development in light of peers' relationships among Muslim adolescents in Jordan through testing a proposed model that represents the relationship among variables. The study sample consisted of 380 first- and second-year students at the University of Jordan during the academic year 2023-2024 who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The results revealed that religiosity and empathy predicted prosocial behavior. Peers' relationships were predicted by both religiosity and empathy, which in turn predicted prosocial behaviors.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOIL CHARACTERISTICS ON HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE IN BIORETENTION SYSTEM
Authors: Takaijudin Husna , Abdurrashed Abdurrasheed S , Osman Manal , Sholagberu Abdulkadir T , W. Yusof Khamaruzaman , Ab Ghani Aminuddin
Published: February 2024

This study examined the influence of soil properties on the hydraulic performance of bioretention system on a different configuration of soil mix design. Proportions of 50–90% sand and 10–50% topsoil of soil configurations were selected for this study. Standard constant head permeability test was conducted in the laboratory. It was found that Ksat increases as the proportion of the topsoil reduce in the soil configuration. It was found that the plotted data are fitted well to the best–fit line by using Breyer empirical formula which indicates a strong relationship between Ksat, effective grain size (D10), n and Coefficient of Uniformity (CU). It was observed that 50–60% sand and 40–50% topsoil of soil configuration for the bioretention design having the Ksat between 14–150 mm/hr met the parameter required by local guidelines.

Keywords: bioretention, soil mixtures, hydraulic conductivity, empirical formula
HOMETUTORINK: A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE-TUTORING SERVICES
Authors: Abd Rahim Muhammad Asraf Bin , Md Rais Helmi , K. Sugathan Savita
Published: February 2024

The inclination of parents towards having their children to obtain best possible academic results as well as to secure scholarships for higher education are the common practices in Malaysia. Some of these parents are willing to pay high price to secure the best tutors for home or private tuitions. This is because the teachers at schools are struggling to handle high numbers of students per class as well as incapacity of teachers to provide one-to-one coaching and mentoring due to high workloads. Hence, home or private tutoring is next practical solution that contributes in the building the academic excellence of the children because of the one to one coaching and mentoring, small class, close monitoring on the learning, and continuous observation on the student’s performance. However, the parents are still facing impediments to decide the desirable home or private tutor for each specific subject at the reasonable rate. Therefore, this paper discusses on the issues faced by the parents in securing home/private tutor as well as a new developed mobile application to facilitate private-tutoring services. With the application HomeTutorink, parents, teachers, tutors, and students have better opportunities to decide, earn, learn, and thrive successfully together.Keywords: home; private; tutor; education; academic; performance
A REVIEW ON ORGANIC REMOVAL OF MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER USING UP-FLOW ANAEROBIC SLUDGE BLANKET (UASB) AND ITS APPLICATION IN ANAMMOX PROCESS
Authors: Lim Boon-Chin , Lim Jun-Wei , Mohamed Kutty Shamsul Rahman , Ho Yeek-Chia
Published: February 2024

Anaerobic treatment processes are widely recognized as a sustainable wastewater management system for their encouraging results in treating highly concentrated wastewater (bCOD > 4000 mg/L) with low energy requirement, which is more economical than aerobic processes. High rate anaerobic reactors, particularly up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors, have been extensively employed worldwide due to their high volumetric organic capacity and less sludge yield. However, some limiting factors need to be resolved for large-scale applications. This review aims to emphasize the organic removal of municipal and industrial wastewater using UASB technology and its application in the anammox process in treating ammonia-rich wastewater.Keywords: Anaerobic, anammox, granulation, Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB)
GLYCEROL-ASSISTED SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS OF NITROGEN-DOPED TITANIUM DIOXIDE FOR VISIBLE LIGHT-DRIVEN PHOTODEGRADATION OF INDOOR GASEOUS FORMALDEHYDE
Authors: Chng Elyne , Sahrin Nurul Tasnim , Nawaz Rab , Fai Kait Chong , Lee Siew Ling
Published: February 2024

In the present paper, the synthesis of nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (N-doped TiO2) photocatalyst and its application for photodegradation of gaseous formaldehyde are reported. The N-doped TiO2 was synthesized via the glycerol-assisted sol-gel technique. The effect of various synthesis parameters such as nitrogen to titanium (N:Ti) molar ratio, calcination temperature, calcination duration and TiO2 loading was investigated on the photocatalytic properties of TiO2 and photodegradation of HCHO vapor. The characterization results obtained through different analytical techniques such as XRD, XPS, FESEM, DRUV-Vis, and BET revealed that all the N-doped TiO2 photocatalysts were anatase phase with enhanced visible light absorption, narrow bandgap (2.64–2.50 eV), and small particle sizes ranging from 23.12–25.17 nm. The surface area decreased from 252.7 m2/g to 72.3 m2/g with an increased N:Ti molar ratio. The N:Ti molar ratio plays an important role in the formation of crystalline structure and surface area and performance. The photodegradation of HCHO vapor was the highest (70.59%) when the N:Ti molar ratio was 20:1. The best photodegradation efficiency was achieved using the N-doped TiO2 calcined at 300°C for 1 h. This study signifies the importance of optimizing N:Ti molar ratio and calcination temperature for tuning the properties of the TiO2 and the enhancing photodegradation of indoor HCHO vapor under visible light irradiation.Keywords: Photocatalytic oxidation, titanium dioxide, formaldehyde, visible light, nitrogen-doped, glycerol.
Msaken, Tunisia: A Common Paternal Ancestor Confirmed by Y Chromosome DNA Analysis
Authors: AL-Gazzah Kamel
Published: February 2024

Msaken City (Tunisia) is believed to have been founded around 1360 AD by five related men who migrated from West Asia. The population would have grown with the descendants of these founders and with the arrival of other populations from different regions of Tunisia. In order to elucidate the TMRCA of the founder population and to reveal their geographic origin, 23 males from different families of Msaken were examined, using the services of commercial companies, for 12 to 440 Y chromosome Short Tandem Repeats (STR) and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP) markers using NG testing technology. Eight samples were genotyped for SNPs to determine their Haplogroups. In order to refine the phylogeny, traditional Sanger testing was performed on one sample for 300,000 bp in Y Chr (in Walk Through the Y chromosome project). Seven samples were also tested using Next Generation Testing (BigY) covering 20 million bp of Y chromosome overlapping 85% of Gold standard region (chromosome Y positions placed on the phylogenetic tree by the YCC) using NGS instruments, HiSeq 2000 and 2500. A comparison of STR results with data from different sources and databases was made, using SQL scripts and data mining tools, to find matching haplotypes. All the STR results were found to have no more than three mismatches per 12 markers and not more than six mismatches per 67 markers and the SNP results showed that all tested samples belonged to Haplogroup J-M172 inside its subgroup J-L24. Relying on the common STR marker values, we define a Msaken-Haplotype. NG tests for our samples as well as those added to the yfull.com tree allowed us to refine the phylogeny of J-L24 and the samples were all found to belong to J-L271 Haplogroup and share 54 exclusive SNPs. The calculated Time to Most Recent Common Ancestor (TMRCA) based on NG testing, ranges between1500 and 6200 YBP showing a strong bottleneck around 5400 YBP. The variation of the collected results shows a geographic root of J-L192 in East Anatolia, present day Armenia, Azerbaijan, and West Iran. 20 to 30% of random Tunisian STR haplotypes belonging to J-M172 (J2) Haplogroup exhibit the Msaken-Haplotype.
Sağ Koroner Arter-Pulmoner Arter Fistülüne Koil Embolizasyonu için Judkins Sol Kateter Kullanımı
Authors: DEMİR Öztürk , OMAR Timor , ARTAÇ İnanç , KARAKAYALI Muammer , KARABAĞ Yavuz , RENCÜZOĞULLARI İbrahim
Published: February 2024

Bir koroner arter-pulmoner arter fistülünün (CPF) perkütan oklüzyon işlemi sırasında, kullanılan koil materyalinin retrograd migrasyonunun önlenmesi için, guide kateterin ve fistül ağzının koaksiyel olması ve güvenilir bir kateter desteğinin sağlanması oldukça önemlidir. Biz, bu vakamızda bir sağ koroner arter-pulmoner arter fistülünün (CPF) perkütan oklüzyon işlemini tanımladık. Pek çok kateter ile denememize rağmen güçlü bir kateter desteği elde etmede başarılı olamadık. En sonunda bir 4Fr Judkins sol guide kateter ile yeterli koaksiyelliği ve güvenilir bir kateter desteğini elde ettik. Bizim bildiğimiz kadarı ile bu vaka, literatürde bir Judkins sol guide kateterin, sağdan köken alan bir fistülün kapatılması işleminde kullanıldığı ilk olgudur.
Diseño, construcción y puesta en operación de una planta semi-continua de producción de bioetanol equipada con control automático de temperatura
Authors: Aguilar Garnica Efrén , Villicaña Ambriz Héctor
Published: February 2024

"El laboratorio de Ingeniería Química de la Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (LIQ-UAG) ha visto creceren los últimos años su acervo tecnológico dada la incorporación de equipos tales como tanque de nivel, mini intercambiador de calor y reactor batch presurizado los cuales han sido diseñados, puestos en operación e instrumentados por el Laboratorio de Control de Procesos. Sin embargo, el LIQ-UAG todavía no cuenta con una columna de destilación continua cuyas principales variables operacionales sean eficientemente medidas. En este artículo se describe el diseño y puesta en operación de una columna de destilación empacada para purificar el bioetanol producido en una etapa previa de fermentación. El sistema de producción de bioetanol conformado de manera secuencial por el fermentador y la columna opera de forma semi-continua dada la operación por lotes del fermentador. Este fermentador cuenta con control automático PID de temperatura y el re-hervidor asociado a la columna de destilación cuenta con control ON-OFF de temperatura. La planta de producción propuesta es capaz de proporcionar destilados al 65%v/v de etanol a partir de fermentados al 5% v/v. Esta planta de producción de bioetanol podrá ser eventualmente utilizada por alumnos y profesores en las nuevas instalaciones del LIQ-UAG."
Marcadores neuronales implicados en la neuroplasticidad cerebral
Authors: Neyra Chauca Jordana Mariane , Mudarra Vergara Maritza del Carmen
Published: February 2024

La plasticiada neuronal esta medida por la diferenciación neuronal y es en este proceso donde se va aexpresar diferentes marcadores celulares en diferentes grupos celulares lo que conlleva a que la aparición de marcadores celulares a lo largo de la vida, nos permitan descifrar que sucede en la intrínseca red neuronal. Al analizar los marcadores celulares neuronales expresados en diferente s etapas del ser humano se encontró que la neuroplasticidad cerebral se encuentra presente durante toda la vida, debido a que estos marcadores que contramos en las primeras etapas del desarrollo, también se hacen presentes en procesos generativos neuronales como consecuencia de patologias o lesiones cerebrales
A Deep Learning Approach to Speech Recognition for Detection of Mental Disorders
Authors:   Computer Science Department, Babcock University, Ilisan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Bindas Samuel , Onuiri Ernest ,   Computer Science Department, Babcock University, Ilisan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

Mental disorders are conditions that affect a person’s cognitive functions, behavior or thinking, thereby impairing daily functions. The dearth of trained psychologists to the high number of patients living with a mental disorder pose significant challenges in the field of mental health. This study investigates the application of deep learning techniques to speech recognition for the purpose of detecting mental disorders. The main objective of this study is to effectively identify speech patterns associated with various mental disorders and thereafter develop a robust and accurate deep learning model system that can detect risk of a mental disorder in an individual based on their voice. The research methodology involved the collection of a dataset consisting of speech recordings from individuals diagnosed with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The dataset acquired was carefully curated to include symptom severity levels, and linguistic variations. The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of deep learning approaches in speech recognition for mental disorder detection. The trained models achieved 95% and 94% accuracy rates in identifying and differentiating speech patterns associated with depression and PTSD respectively. The findings of this study have significant implications for the field of mental health. The developed deep learning system offers a promising avenue for the early detection and monitoring of mental disorders. Further research is warranted to validate and refine the developed models using larger and more diverse dataset. Additionally, the integration of multimodal data, such as combining speech analysis with psychological or text-based data, could enhance the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of the system. Keywords: Deep Learning, Mental Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Speech Recognition, Depression.
Psycho-Cognitive Factors that Influence Contraceptive Use among Married Men and Women in Akure South Local Government Area, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Public Health, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Ibidunmoye Abiola , Olaoye Titilayo ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

Background: Contraception is an important aspect of Public Health Worldwide however its prevalence in Nigeria is low (17%). Awareness of contraceptives is high in Nigeria, yet most women in their childbearing age do not use any form of contraceptives. This study investigated the psycho-cognitive factors that influence contraceptive use among married men and women in Akure South Local Government area (LGA), Nigeria. Methodology: This study used a cross sectional design to select 231 respondents through multi-stage sampling technique in five selected basic health centres in Akure South LGA. The study population was married men and women in Akure South LGA. Two hundred and thirty-seven questionnaires were administered however 231 questionnaires were properly filled giving a response rate of 97.46%. Results: Most of the males (60.8%) and females (73.2%) respondents had a good knowledge of contraceptives. Majority of the males (68.9%) and females (78.3%) respondents had a negative attitude towards the use of contraceptives. Majority of the males (70.3%) and females (81.5%) respondents had a high perception towards the use of contraceptive. There was no significant relationship (p >0.05) between psycho-cognitive factors and contraceptive use among the males (r = -.175, p = .137) and females (r =.085, p =.292) respondents. Conclusion: The use of contraceptives can be predicted by their attitudes. This study recommends, reproductive health intervention programs aimed at educating on the use of contraceptives should be done regularly to improve their attitude towards contraception. Keywords: Contraceptive, Psycho-Cognitive, Men, Women, Attitude
Knowledge of Lifestyle Modification Practices as a First-Line Therapy among Clients with Cardiovascular Diseases in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Authors:   Cardiology Unit, Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria., Omitogun Omolola , Omitogun Ezekiel ,   Department of Nursing Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State., Nwaomah Esther ,   Department of Nursing Science, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Popoola Olajumoke ,   Anesthesia Unit, Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria., Adeaga Olubukola ,   Ogun State College of Nursing, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria., Onwochei Adesuwa ,   School of Post-Basic Accident and Emergency Nursing, National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos.
Published: February 2024

Knowledge of a healthy way of life remains one of the cornerstones for the management of cardiovascular diseases at all levels of the disease course in order to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and minimize complications for overall quality of life. This study assessed the knowledge of respondents with cardiac conditions in a tertiary health care centre using a quasi-experimental design. An adapted WHO-STEP wise approach to the non-communicable disease risk factor questionnaire was used to elicit information from participants in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive tools and results were presented in tables depicting frequencies, mean, and percentages. Findings show that 56.7% of the participants were females, 43.3% were males, and their overall mean age was 43 years ±6. Similarly, 60% were married, 30% were single, 76.7% had up to secondary education and 43.3% were artisans. The proportion of cardiac diagnoses among the participants was; hypertension (46.7%), heart failure (20%), cardiomyopathy (13.3%), atherosclerosis (10%), and hyperlipidemia (6.7%) while other diagnoses such as atria-fibrillation and heart block were just 3.3%. Knowledge of cardiac conditions and lifestyle modification was poor prior intervention (x ̅= 1.63) and ((x) ̅= 1.38) but significantly improved post- intervention (x ̅= 2.87) and (x ̅= 2.82) respectively. The study concluded that many clients were not having adequate knowledge needed to manage their health conditions effectively as a first-line therapy hence, it was recommended that adequate health information and counselling should be provided to clients at first contact to enhance efficiency of other therapies. Keywords: Cardiac Clients, Cardiovascular Diseases, Knowledge, Lifestyle Modification, Therapy
Individual and Community-Related Barriers Influencing the Utilization of Cervical Cancer Treatment in Selected Hospitals in Abeokuta South, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Nursing Science, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Adeaga Olubukola , Tijani Adelani ,   Department of Nursing Science, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

Cancer is one of the most dreadful diseases, especially in poor countries of the world. This study sought to identify perceived barriers influencing the utilization of cervical cancer treatment in some selected hospitals in Abeokuta South, Ogun State Nigeria. This research study adopted a survey research design to explain the barriers affecting the utilization of cervical cancer treatment among women in some selected hospitals in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to gather data from 79 participants comprising 40 patients and 39 carers from 3 health facilities in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The instrument used for this study was a structured validated questionnaire. The research instrument was divided into three (3) sections, each comprising the perceived individual and community barriers. Data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. There was composite influence of individual, community, institutional and policy perceived barriers on utilization of cervical cancer treatment (F4,74=9.973; p<0.01). 31.5% of variance in cervical cancer treatment utilization was significantly jointly attributable to individual, community, institutional and policy perceived barriers (r2=.315; F4, 74=9.973; p<0.01). From the results gathered, the study vividly agreed to the individual and community barriers influencing cervical cancer treatment utilization. Individual and community barriers limiting access to cervical cancer treatment measures are the major factors to be considered if people should shift from vague and risky traditional disease treatment approach to orthodoxy with well-known scientific proof and minimal risk. Ministries of Health, Donor Agencies and all stakeholders should as a matter of urgency invest more in educating the public as well as carers on the workings, effectiveness and new development on the treatment of cervical cancer. Keyword: Barriers, Cervical Cancer, Community, Individual, Treatment Utilization.
Predicting Stock Market Trends: A Bivariate Regression Analysis of Trading Volume Impact
Authors:   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Adeduro Oladapo , Adedeji Folashade ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Ajao Joseph ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

Stock market prediction presents a perennial challenge for investors attempting to forecast the future value of traded stocks at the exchange. The allure of successful predictions, which can yield substantial profits, has driven this pursuit since the inception of stock markets. The 2008 financial crisis highlighted the complexity of market behaviour, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of stock market prediction. Regression analysis, a quantitative research method, quantifies relationships between dependent and independent variables. This study conducted a bivariate regression analysis to assess the predictive potential of traded volume on equity price movements within the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX or The Exchange), using Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) historical data. The results revealed a statistically significant correlation (r=0.59) between volume (X) and price (Y). The regression equation (Y = 44.164 + 0.179X) demonstrated that 34.5% of price variance can be predicted from traded volume, indicating a reasonably strong relationship. These findings suggest a moderately robust association between trading volume and stock price movements. This implies that, to some extent, trading volume can guide predictions of stock prices. As investors seek to outperform the market, using linear Regression for stock price prediction remains an engaging area for further research, aiming to enhance return on investment. In conclusion, our linear regression model can generate more precise stock price predictions with a more extensive dataset. Keywords: Efficient market hypothesis, linear Regression, Price prediction, trading volume, Stock market.
Comparative Study of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extracts of Vitellaria Paradoxa and Their Antioxidant Activities
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilisan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Oyewole Temitope , Thonda Oluwakemi ,   Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilisan-remo, Ogun, Fagbemi Kehinde ,   Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilisan-remo, Ogun, Amodu Samuel ,   Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilisan-remo, Ogun
Published: February 2024

The synthesis of nanoparticles from plant extracts has gained much attention in recent times. The objective of this work is to assess and contrast the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of silver nanoparticles mediated from Vitellaria paradoxa and its crude methanolic extracts against several enteric microbes. Silver nanoparticles synthesized with Vitellaria paradoxa (VPAgNP) and methanol extracts of Vitellaria paradoxa (MVP) were characterized using Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Antioxidant assays were carried out on both samples. The assessment of the antibacterial activity of both synthesized and methanol extracts of Vitellaria paradoxa was determined using disc diffusion method varied at different concentration. The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration was also determined. Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and the difference (ρ≤0.05) separated by Duncan multiple range test. The UV-visible spectrum of VPAgNP and MVP revealed peak at 450 nm and 420 nm respectively. The FTIR spectra of VPAgNP and MVP revealed the presence of 18 and 9 peaks values and their functional group respectively. The extracts and VPAgNPs produced higher inhibition zones ranges between 8-45 mm against the isolated pathogenic organisms compared to the methanol extract while the MICs ranged from 0.1-5.0 µg/mL for extracts and VPAgNPs. The study concluded that the silver nanoparticles synthesized using V .paradoxa has exhibited higher antibacterial activity against pathogenic organisms as compared to the methanol extract and could be used in future for therapeutic and pharmacological purposes in treating ailment or diseases caused by multidrug resistance. Keywords: AgNPs, antioxidant, Vitellaria paradoxa, Methanol extract, Nanoparticles
Sustainability Practices and Financial Stability of Non-Financial Companies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Camel Parameter Ratio Approach
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria., Ogunlalu Adewale , Akintoye Ishola ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria., Nwaobia Appolos ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria., Ogunlalu Aduragbemi ,   Bursary Unit, Babcock University High School, Ilishan-remo, Nigeria
Published: February 2024

Most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have witnessed challenges with their financial stability, as most of their non-financial companies could not balance their performance. The study examined the effect of sustainability practices on financial stability of listed non-financial companies in SSA, using CAMEL parameter. Within the framework of ex-post facto research design, 183 non-financial companies Listed on the exchanges of Ghana, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa as at December 31, 2020 constituted the population from which purposive sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 20 firms based on pre-determined criteria. Data covered 10 years period from 2011 to 2020 were analysed via Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation techniques. The study concluded that Size and age significantly enhanced the effect of sustainability practices on the CAMEL ratio of the firms. Hence, strict monitoring and low risk profile on the part of the directors of corporate non-financial companies were recommended. Keywords: Sustainability practice, Financial Stability, Economic Value Added, CAMEL Parameters ratio.
Effect of Population Growth on Unemployment in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Economics, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Binuyo Babatunde , Ajibola Olusegun ,   Department of Economics, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the impact of population growth on the unemployment rate in Nigeria using the Auto Regression Distributed Lag (ARDL) method. The Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test is used as a tool to determine series stationarity. Variables considered in the study include unemployment, literacy rate, life expectancy, real GDP, and population. The ARDL cointegration test is used to determine whether there is a cointegration relationship between variables. Furthermore, the results of the cointegration test indicate the presence of cointegration between the explanatory variables and the unemployment rate in Nigeria. The results of the study show that population growth and life expectancy have a positive impact on unemployment in Nigeria. In contrast, the literacy rate and the unemployment rate have an inverse relationship. Additionally, non-oil real gross domestic product shows a negative association with the unemployment rate. The Granger causality test was used to examine further the correlation between population growth and unemployment in Nigeria. The results show that there is no bidirectional causal relationship between population and unemployment, suggesting that each variable is not significantly responsible for the other. However, the probability value of the Granger causality between population and unemployment is 0.1413, which is higher than the significance level (0.005) leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This implies that population growth Granger causes unemployment in Nigeria. This result corresponds to the expectations of a developing country like Nigeria, where the number of jobs created does not keep up with population growth. Keywords: Economic growth, Literacy rate, Life expectancy Population growth rate, Unemployment
Farmers-Herders Conflicts in Nigeria: Rethinking the Influence of Foreign Herders in North Central Region
Authors:   Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Nwakanma Nwadiuto , Aina Ayandiji ,   College of Postgraduate Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: February 2024

The Farmers-herders conflict can be said to be as old as Nigeria's history, but has increased significant in the past decades. The migration of Fulani herders from neighbouring countries due to the porosity of the Nigeria’s borders has escalated the conflict, leading to security problems in the country. This paper explores the influence of foreign herders on the farmers-herders conflicts in North Central of Nigeria. The methodology used in this study is the qualitative approach; using the semi-structured interviews in collecting primary data, and the use of journals, articles, online publications and unpublished works related to the study as sources for secondary data. The study found an exacerbation of conflict occasioned by the influx of foreign herders and recommends that improved immigration regulations to ensure that all migrant herders entering the nation are properly registered and identified by their home country in line with the ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol. It recommends further that a task force should be established to work with the previously settled Fulani herders to detect and remove migrant herders who cross borders illegally, to assist in the internal management of migrant herders. Keywords: Conflicts, Farmers-herders, Forieign herders, Migration, Porous border
Research on "Balance" of Park Green Space in Heping District of Shenyang City from the Perspective of Coupling and Coordination of Supply and Demand
Authors: Tao Xinyi , Wen Yuzhou , Wang Guoqing
Published: February 2024

Taking Heping District of Shenyang City as an example, taking the community as the basic spatial unit, this paper selects the relevant evaluation indexes of "demand side" and "supply side", evaluates the matching relationship between supply and demand and the degree of coupling and coordinated development of park green space according to the calculation formulas of each index, and calculates the Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient of permanent population group, children and elderly group to explore the allocation differences of park green space resources among different groups. The results show that there is a mismatch between supply and demand in most communities in Heping District, and the elderly and children are far from the absolute equality curve. According to the characteristics of different communities, this paper further puts forward the optimization strategy of park green space around the governance angles of "point", "line" and "area", which provides a new perspective for the study of fine layout of urban green space planning.
Pelatihan Desain Media Pembelajaran Worksheet Melalui Aplikasi Canva Bagi Guru
Authors: Ashoumi Hilyah , Hariono Tholib , Hidayatulloh Muhammad Kris Yuan , Sirojudin Didin
Published: February 2024

In this activity, training on making worksheet learning media using the Canva application was introduced to teachers of SDN Pacarpeluk, MI Miftahul Ulum and TK Pertiwi Pacarpeluk in Jombang, East Java. One application that can be used to help teachers in making teaching materials is Canva. The Canva application presents various features in making designs including worksheets. The KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah University community service team conducted training for Pacarpeluk Elementary School teachers on making worksheets with the Canva application. The approach method used in this service activity is the Community Based Research (CBR) approach with community involvement as partners who participate and are actively involved in all service activities. The results of this service activity are an increase in teacher creativity in making Canva-based worksheet learning media and the learning process that is carried out is more fun and for students of SDN Pacarpeluk, MI Miftahul Ulum and Pertiwi Kindergarten by using Worksheet media to increase students' activeness and memory of English, Arabic and Mathematics subject matter.
Survei Pelaku Usaha Pertanian Di Kelurahan Wergu Kulon Kudus Melalui Program ST2023
Authors: Wijaya Herri
Published: February 2024

Survei Pertanian 2023(ST2023) hadir sebagai solusi untuk menanggapi isu-isu strategis terkini dalam sektor pertanian yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh pemerintah. Melalui ST2023, data pertanian yang lengkap dan dapat diandalkan akan tersedia, baik pada tingkat lokal, nasional, maupun global, sehingga memberikan dasar yang kuat untuk kebijakan dan pengambilan keputusan yang efektif. Berdasarkan surat B-202/33191/SS.200/05/2023 yang dikeluarkan oleh Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Kudus saya bertugas di Kelurahan Wergu Kulon Kecamatan Kudus Kabupaten Kudus. Kelurahan Wergu Kulon memiliki luas wilayah 4,18 Ha dengan 5 RW dan 27 RT ditambah Pasar baru Kudus. Informasi yang dikumpulkan melalui ST2023 antara lain berisi pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan tujuh subsektor pertanian, yakni sektor tanaman pangan, hortikultura, perkebunan, perikanan, peternakan, kehutanan, dan jasa pertanian. Hasil memperoleh data bahwa terdapat 12 rumah tangga pertanian di Desa Wergu Kulon. Dimana bidang usaha pertanian paling banyak di sektor Perkebunan dan peternakan. Komoditas perkebunan yang di usahakan yaitu berupa Tanaman hias dll. Kemudian Komoditas peternakan yang paling banyak diusahakan yaitu budidaya burung Lovebird.
Pemanfaatan Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Metode Gamifikasi Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Siswa SMKN 1 Kendari Berbasis Website
Authors: Asrul  , Baihaqi  , Bahar Harmiaty , Randy Angriawan
Published: February 2024

Dewasa ini, teknologi yang berperan penting dalam mempermudah kegiatan manusia mengalami perkembangan pesat baik dalam bidang ekonomi, sosial dan pendidikan. Perkembangan teknologi di bidang pendidikan menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi guru dan siswa, mereka dituntut untuk melakukan inovasi dalam proses pembelajaran. Salah satu strategi dalam menghadapi perkembangan teknologi yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas pendidikan, yaitu dengan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi dan fasilitas media pembelajaran yang sejatinya fungsi dan penggunaanya masih belum dapat dimaksimalkan oleh para guru di sekolah. Adapun media pembelajaran dalam penelitian ini adalah media pembelajaran menggunakan metode Gamifikasi berbasis website, dimana media ini berisi konten pembelajaran meliputi judul, materi, tugas, soal, video dan evaluasi penilaian pembelajaran yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Media pembelajaran ini dirancang untuk membuat para siswa lebih bersemangat dalam melaksanakan proses pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh dari literature, penulis menyimpulkan bahwa Perancangan sistem media pembelajaran menggunakan metode gamifikasi berbasis web dinyatakan sangat baik untuk digunakan dan layak untuk diimplementasikan di SMKN 1 KENDARI. Media Pembelajaran menggunakan metode gamifikasi ini, masih perlu upaya pengembangan lebih lanjut, seperti penambahan fitur-fitur, meningkatkan kualitas penyimpanan yang dapat diintegrasikan ke dalam media pembelajaran berbasis Web.
Pemberdayaan Kendaraan Bermotor Dalam Mendukung Potensi Wisata Desa Sawarna Berbasis Aplikasi Batour Dan Sitaman Bumi
Authors: Priatna Wowon , Andi Lawrence Hutahaean Johanes , Enggar Putera, dkk Diaz
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pemberdayaan kendaraan bermotor sebagai sarana penunjang potensi wisata di Desa Sawarna. Fokus utama penelitian adalah implementasi aplikasi BATOUR dan SITAMAN BUMI sebagai alat pendukung untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan aksesibilitas dalam mengelola potensi wisata desa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan melibatkan studi literatur, survei lapangan, dan analisis data untuk memahami dampak pemberdayaan kendaraan bermotor terhadap perkembangan pariwisata di Desa Sawarna. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi pada pengembangan strategi pemberdayaan wisata desa berbasis teknologi aplikasi, sehingga dapat meningkatkan daya tarik dan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat.
Panduan Langkah-Langkah Untuk Pemilik Usaha Pariwisata Dalam Memanfaatkan Aplikasi
Authors: Rasim  , Arif Hizbulloh Yanuar , Muhammad Raihan, dkk Abdul Muhammad Raihan
Published: February 2024

Sawarna berbatasan langsung dengan Samudra Hindia, di sisi selatan sehingga Desa Sawarna merupakan kawasan pesisir pantai. Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) di Desa Sawarna ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi kepada pelaku usaha homestay sekaligus memperkenalkan aplikasi inovatif, yaitu Batour, guna mempermudah pemasaran homestay kepada masyarakat luar. KKN ini adalah untuk memberikan kontribusi positif dalam memecahkan permasalahan nyata yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat setempat, sekaligus memberikan dampak positif dalam peningkatan kualitas hidup mereka.
Bimbingan Teknis Aplikasi Batour Dan Sitami Untuk Memaksimalkan Potensi Homestay Di Pantai Sawarna, Bayah, Lebak Banten
Authors: Mayadi  , Rinaldy Vano , Emiliana Marpaung, dkk Helen
Published: February 2024

Pantai Sawarna di Bayah, Lebak, Banten, memiliki potensi besar sebagai destinasi wisata dengan homestay sebagai salah satu opsi akomodasi yang menarik. Namun, untuk memaksimalkan potensi homestay di kawasan ini, diperlukan bimbingan teknis dalam penerapan aplikasi Batour dan SITAMI. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hambatan dan peluang dalam penerapan Batour dan SITAMI sebagai alat yang efektif dalam mengelola homestay di Pantai Sawarna. Metode penelitian yang digunakan melibatkan survei, wawancara, dan analisis data untuk mendapatkan wawasan mendalam tentang pengalaman pemilik homestay dan pengguna aplikasi. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang tantangan teknis dan manajerial yang dihadapi oleh pemilik homestay dalam mengoptimalkan potensi bisnis mereka. Implikasi praktis dan rekomendasi strategis juga dibahas untuk meningkatkan efektivitas penggunaan Batour dan SITAMI dalam konteks Pantai Sawarna. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap pengembangan potensi pariwisata lokal melalui peningkatan manajemen homestay berbasis teknologi.
Memajukan Akses Pendidikan Melalui Website Sekolah: Proyek Pengabdian dan Implikasinya di SDIT. Assalam
Authors: Turmud Zy Ahmad , Surojudin Nurhadi , Siswandi Arif , Andriani  , Ghofir Abdul
Published: February 2024

Di era digital ini, akses terhadap informasi pendidikan yang mudah dan inklusif menjadi sangat penting. Proyek pengabdian yang kami lakukan, yang terangkum dalam paper ini, berjudul "Memajukan Akses Pendidikan Melalui Website Sekolah: Proyek Pengabdian dan Implikasinya," bertujuan untuk mengembangkan website sekolah yang tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai portal informasi, tapi juga sebagai platform pembelajaran interaktif. Melalui kerja sama antara pengembang web, guru, siswa, dan para stakeholder, kami berhasil merancang dan melaksanakan sebuah website yang ramah pengguna dan dapat diakses oleh seluruh anggota komunitas sekolah. Website ini menyediakan berbagai sumber belajar, portal administratif, dan fitur komunikasi yang mendukung kebutuhan pendidikan saat ini. Paper ini menguraikan proses perancangan, tantangan yang dihadapi, solusi yang diterapkan, serta dampak langsung dan jangka panjang dari website sekolah tersebut terhadap akses pendidikan. Hasil dari proyek ini menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam keterlibatan siswa dan efisiensi administratif, serta memberikan wawasan penting mengenai peran teknologi dalam mendukung pendidikan inklusif dan berkelanjutan.
Pelatihan Penulisan Buku Ber-ISBN di STMIK Al Muslim Bekasi
Authors: Danny Muhtajuddin , Rilvani Elkin , Setyawan Wisnu , Suryadi Dikky
Published: February 2024

Menjadi seorang pengajar atau dosen tidak hanya melibatkan penyampaian materi kepada mahasiswa. Namun, penting juga untuk melakukan eksplorasi dalam proses penyampaian tersebut agar materi tersebut dapat dipahami dengan mudah. Dalam rangka menyampaikan materi kepada mahasiswa, seringkali dosen membuat bahan ajar dan buku ajar yang memiliki peranan penting dalam mendukung kegiatan belajar mengajar di kelas. Buku ajar dapat dianggap sebagai salah satu sarana yang memungkinkan interaksi antara dosen dan mahasiswa. Melalui buku ajar ini, dosen dan mahasiswa dapat berinteraksi dengan lebih mudah. Buku ajar adalah buku yang digunakan sebagai panduan untuk mata kuliah, disusun dan ditulis oleh ahli di bidangnya. Tentu saja, buku ajar tersebut harus mencakup materi yang sesuai dengan buku teks dan diterbitkan secara resmi serta disebarluaskan. Seorang dosen diharapkan bisa menerbitkan buku yang ber-ISBN. ISBN yang kepanjanagn dari International Standard Book Number atau Standar Internasional Penomoran Buku, adalah kode pengidentifikasian buku yang bersifat unik dan bersifat internasional. Artinya buku semua negara di dunia yang diterbitkan secara resmi oleh penerbit akan memiliki ISBN.
Digitalization of Web-Based Employee Selection System at Bank Woori Saudara Diponegoro Branch Bandung City
Authors: Yansah Aldi , Abdul Malik Sayuti
Published: February 2024

Employee selection is an activity to select workers according to the needs of the company, to select employees according to the needs there must be prior selection.  In the selection of employees, the problem that is felt by the company is that managing application files requires a long time of about 2-3 weeks, limited storage capacity in the archive space so that there is a buildup of application files and a lack of transparency to applicants regarding information on passing the selection stage.  As for the applicants themselves, they must wait for information to pass the selection stage with a long time of about 1-2 months, so that applicants feel there is no certainty.  To overcome these problems, namely by making a digitization project for an employee selection system in order to solve problems.  The goal for the company is to make it easier for companies to find the required human resources, to make it easier for HRD to manage files, as well as transparency of information for applicants regarding each passing selection stage.  As for the applicants themselves, namely to make it easier to find out information on job vacancies in the company, make it easier for applicants to collect files, and make it easier to find out information on passing the selection stage.  The web-based selection system digitization project was created using XAMPP and Wordpress CMS which is supported by the results of the project's trial with alpha and beta testing.  The HRD staff is expected to be able to understand the use of the project and can be operated by the manual book so that it can be carried out according to the procedure.

 

Keywords: Employee Selection, Selection System, Applicant Files, Digitalization.