bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemanfaatan Coal Fly Ash Sebagai Zeolit Sintetis Untuk Menurunkan Nilai COD Pada Air Limbah
Authors: Irawan Bambang , Rudianto
Published: November 2022

Penggunaan batubara sebagai bahan bakar pada proses industry menghasilkan limbah yang lazim disebut dengan coal fly ash (CFA). Dalam penelitian ini CFA dipergunakan sebagai media dengan perlakuan alkali hydrothermal sebagai zeolite sintetis (NaP CFA) untuk menurunkan nilai COD pada air limbah proses bleaching. Pengaruh penggunaan NaPCFA dalam treatment ini berpengaruh terhadap kenaikan pH dan konduktivitas. Semakin besar konsumsi NaPCFA maka semakin tinggi nilai pH pada air limbah. Kenaikan 1% konsumsi NaPCFA berpengaruh terhadap kenaikan nilai pH rata-rata sebesar 0,91%.. Semakin besar konsumsi NaPCFA maka semakin tinggi nilai konduktivitas pada air limbah. Kenaikan konsumsi NaPCFA sebesar 1% mengakibatkan kenaikan nilai conductity rata-rata sebesar 36,30%. Sedangkan nilai COD pada konsumsi NaPCFA 2% menunjukkan persentase penurunan COD yang tertinggi sebesar 25,18%. Hal yang perlu dilakukan pada penelitian selanjutnya adalah memodifikasi model pembuatan zeolite sintetis
Penentuan Rute dan Biaya Transportasi Tandan Buah Segar dengan Metode North West Corner
Authors: Ranti Nopiya , Bayhaqi Imam , Rahmatika Daumi
Published: November 2022

Dampak keterlambatan dalam penanganan distribusi TBS terhadap kualitas buah dapat menurunkan harga jual TBS ke pabrik. Selain itu rute pengiriman yang tidak pasti menyebabkan pengiriman terjadi perubahan rute disaat buah sudah sampai di pabrik pengolahan, hal ini dikarenakan jumlah TBS yang diterima pabrik pengolahan sudah banyak. Dengan kondisi seperti ini akan berpengaruh terhadap biaya transportasi untuk pendistribusian TBS dengan rute yang tidak tetap. Perlu adanya penentuan rute pengiriman TBS sehingga biaya transportasi dapat minimum dan kualitas TBS tetap terjaga. Metode North West Corner merupakan bagian dari metode transportasi dalam menentukan rute pengiriman dari lokasi supply menuju lokasi demand. penggunaan metode North West Corner memperoleh rute pengiriman TBS dari kebun menuju ke pabrik serta kapasitas pengiriman sesuai dengan supply dan demand. Pengiriman TBS dari Terentang Baru ke Kedaton sebanyak 150 ton per bulannya. Pengiriman TBS dari Jangga Aur ke Asiatic Persada sebanyak 210 ton per bulannya. Pengiriman TBS dari Karmeo ke Humusindo Makmur sebanyak 350 ton per bulannya. Pengiriman TBS dari Tanjung Marwo ke Dali Muda Perkasa sebanyak 450 ton per bulannya. Pengiriman TBS dari Jelutih ke Inti Indo Sawit Subur sebanyak 600 ton per bulannya. Total biaya transportasi yang dikeluarkan oleh kelompok tani catur karya per bulannya sebesar Rp. 90.150.000.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 17 No. 12
Authors: Lee Stephen
Published: November 2022

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 17 No. 12
Applying the Principles of Indigenous Logistics Systems to Supply Chain Management in Africa: Learning from Historical Culture in Nigeria
Authors: Adeleke Adebayo
Published: November 2022

Trade in Africa has been disproportionately affected over the years by a poorly developed logistics and supply chain management system. Few explorative research has been done on indigenous logistics systems across Africa. This study examines the indigenous logistics systems in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country. Qualitative data was gathered from the six zones of the country examining the most popular logistics system, reasons for its popularity, its strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities for scaling up. For the first time ever, this paper defined indigenous logistics systems and supply chain management. The “waybill” system or sending goods through registered vehicles at motor parks is the choice of the majority of the citizens. The system is consistent with the cultural norms and habits of the people, prioritizes the use of local knowledge and resources in an integrated manner, offers competitive advantage to practitioners, and is sustainable. This paper concludes that, if standardized and improved upon, the “waybill” system has the potential of being the sole supply chain management system in Nigeria and across Africa.
The Impact of Tourism Income on Foreign Reserves in Jordan during the Period 2005-2020
Authors: Qwader Amjad , Alawneh Ateyah
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to analyze the impact of tourism income on foreign reserves in Jordan during the period 2005-2020. The study used annual data related to three variables (foreign public debt, trade balance deficit, and workers’ remittances) during the study period; the data were collected from the annual reports issued by the Central Bank of Jordan and the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. To achieve the aim of the study, the fully modified least squares (FMOLS) test was applied. Among the most important findings of the study according to the Johansen statistical test was the existence of a long-term equilibrium relationship between tourism income and foreign reserves and between the three variables between the variables (foreign public debt, trade balance deficit, and workers' remittances) and foreign reserves. The empirical results of the study also showed a positive and significant effect of tourism income on foreign currency reserves and a positive and significant impact of both foreign public debt and remittances of workers abroad on foreign reserves. This finding was obtained through the statistical FMOLS model. Among the most important recommendations of this study is the need for the Jordanian government to pay more attention to the issue of foreign reserves to keep them at high and comfortable levels. This can be achieved through the Jordanian government’s set of procedures and reviews of laws and policies related to the tourism sector, as it is one of the most important financing sources of foreign reserves. In this regard, the government must provide the necessary infrastructure to revitalize the tourism sector, in addition to reviewing the tax policies and fees imposed on the sector.
Stimuli of Organization Citizenship Behavior and Performance: The Moderating Role of Organizational Strategy Awareness
Authors: Alali Adnan A. S.
Published: November 2022

Organizations literature is advanced to conceptualize the notion of organization citizenship behavior (OCB) as a strategic concern to thrive performance. The paper explains various stimuli of the OCB and how the emergent OCB transforms to performance in the presence of a well communicated organizational strategy. Related literature on OCB and the stimuli is synthesized to a rigorous partial least squares (PLS) path modeling of data from 342 employees in Services Organizations in Kuwait. It is revealed that OCB is triggered by four important factors, namely i) commitment ii) loyalty iii ) communication satisfaction of employees. The resultant OCB is found to be transforming into organizational performance. The awareness of organizational strategy is, interestingly, found to be moderating these relationships. These findings have advanced the theory and policy related to OCB and its conversion to organizational performance. The study, in particular, highlights how the organizational strategy has a significant factor in transforming various stimuli of OCB into successful organizational performance.
Chairman and Chief Editor's Messages
Authors: Marti Eduardo , Chirino-Klevans Ivonne
Published: November 2022

Messages.
Liberalism and the Idea of Just Society
Authors: Pallathadka Harikumar , Sanjeev Kumar  , Pallathadka Laxmi Kirana
Published: November 2022

At the beginning of the third century, liberalism was the preferred philosophy. It is not easy to define any political party, as with conservatism. Liberal ideology dates back to the end of the seventeenth century when the political turbulence of England's middle civil wars left the nation in a state of great social upheaval. Following this, the nineteenth century is explored, and significant ideas of ‘classical' and ‘New' liberalism are described. Before the First World War, the limits of British liberalism were already apparent, and its decline was virtually total throughout the interwar period. In light of the demise of Soviet communism in the late 1980s and the subsequent rise of liberal capitalist democracy, we review the rebirth of liberalism. An investigation of some of the current failings of liberalism is conducted, and the authors predict the fate of liberalism.
A Quantitative Investigation of Experts' Opinions on Role of Right to Information (RTI) Act in Curbing Corruption
Authors: Pallathadka Harikumar , Pallathadka Laxmi Kirana , Pushparaj
Published: November 2022

The adequacy of the Right to Information (RTI) Act as an apparatus for battling defilement in India has been concentrated broadly. The RTI Act was declared in October 2005 to guarantee straightforwardness and excellent administration. In light of content examination and profundity interviews with a couple of civil servants and activists, the paper shows that the RTI Act has prevailed regarding decreasing data deviations and uncovering debasement. Local officials have become generally responsive and responsible to support since the declaration of the RTI Act. It has helped the citizens of India in fighting corruption and other such social evils to a great extent. People can now get information from any department they want without hassle or worries. Transparency and accountability are essential, especially in government departments, and RTI helps achieve just that. It has brought out many social issues causing trouble to the people.
Effect of Phaleria macrocarpa Extract on NF-KB, MMP-2, and MMP-9 Expression in Endometriosis Mice Model
Authors: Annissa Febriani  , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Yahya Irwanto  , Irfani Baihaqi  , I Wayan Arsana Wiyasa  , Bambang Rahardjo
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Endometriosis is the most common disease that affects the reproductive health and function of women of reproductive age. Treatment for endometriosis includes surgery and medication. Phaleria macrocarpa is a plant native to Indonesia that contains bioactive fractions known to have antiproliferative and apoptotic effects. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of Phaleria macrocarpa extract on matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) and NF-KB expression in the endometriosis mice model (Mus musculus).
Methods: This study used a Randomized Post-Test Only with Control Group Design. Involves six groups, namely a negative control group (healthy mice without flavonoids from Phaleria macrocarpa fruit extract), a positive control group (an endometriosis model without being given flavonoids from Phaleria macrocarpa fruit extract), and a treatment group, namely a group given four different doses of flavonoids from Phaleria macrocarpa fruit extract: 3.75 milligrams per day, 7.5 milligrams per day, 11.25 milligrams per day and 15 milligrams per day. expressions of NF-KB, MMP-2, and MMP-9 were seen using Immunohistochemistry staining and observed under a microscope with 40x magnification. The data collection used an immunoratio technique with ImageJ analysis software. Furthermore, data analysis using the one-way ANOVA method.
Results: In this study, the treatment group with four different doses of Phaleria macrocarpa extract could reduce the expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and NF-KB. Groups with higher doses of Phaleria macrocarpa extract showed lessen of MMP-2, MMP-9, and NF-KB expression.
Conclusion: In the endometriosis mice model, Phaleria macrocarpa fruit can reduce NF-KB, MMP-2, and MMP-9 expression.
Özel Eğitim Kurumlarında Görev Yapan Öğretmenlerin Duygu Durumları, Örgütsel Destek Algıları ve Tükenmişlik Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: ATAHAN Kadir , DEMİRHAN Gökhan
Published: November 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı özel eğitim kurumlarındaki öğretmenlerin öğretim duygu durumları, örgütsel destek algıları ve tükenmişlik düzeyleri arasında ilişki olup olmadığını belirlemektir. Araştırma ilişkisel tarama modeli üzerine kurgulanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma evreni, 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılında Uşak İl Merkezinde bulunan özel eğitim kurumlarında görev yapan öğretmenlerden oluşmaktadır. Özel eğitim kurumlarında çalışan öğretmenlerin tamamına anketler dağıtılmış ve 202 anket değerlendirilmiştir. Veri toplama araçları olarak; Türkçeye uyarlaması Dilekçi ve Sezgin-Nartgün (2019) tarafından yapılmış olan “Öğretim Duygu Durumları Ölçeği”, Nayır (2010) tarafından geliştirilen “Algılanan Örgütsel Destek Ölçeği’’,Maslach ve Jackson (1981) tarafından geliştirilen “Tükenmişlik Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre; Duygu durum ölçeği kaygı alt boyutu ile yönetim desteği arasında negatif yönlü ve anlamlı bir ilişki, gurur duygusu alt boyutu ile yönetim desteği arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki, haz alma duygusu alt boyutu ile yönetim desteği arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Öfke duygusu ile örgütsel adalet, ödül ve iş koşulları, yönetim desteği ve AÖD toplamı arasında anlamlı ve negatif ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Yönetici desteği alt boyutu ile kişisel başarıda azalma ve tükenmişlik toplamı arasında negatif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Öğretim duygu durumu ve örgütsel destek, örgütsel tükenmişliği anlamlı yordamaktadır.
EFFORTS IN 1ST GRADE OF MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH NURUL IKHSAN PILANGSARI TO INCREASE THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE LETTERS THROUGH KARSUN (ARRANGEMENT-BASED CARTOON)
Authors: Moh. Mas’ud Arifin  , Wiena Safitri  , Syakillah Fi Ismi  , Annisa Soleha Al-rasyid  , Diva Anisa Awalul Anaba
Published: November 2022

This research is based on the many types of student writing errors and the inability to distinguish letters in 1st grade at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nurul Ikhsan in Baleraja Village, Pilangsari Kasun.  The purpose of this research was to improve children's ability to recognize letters of the alphabet by employing the use of media. This study is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) involving 13 students from Madrasah Ibtaaiyah Nurul Ikhsan, Class I. This study's instrument is an observation guide, and its technique is a descriptive quantitative approach. Using the KARSUN (arrangement-based cartoon) medium appears to improve the capacity to recognize alphabetic letters, as demonstrated by the study's findings. The results of the observation activity (pre-cycle) yielded a percentage of 7.7%, the results of the first cycle (pretest) yielded a percentage of 23.1%, and the results of the second cycle (posttest) yielded a larger percentage that met the criteria for developing as expected and exceedingly well, namely 53.8%. The ability of grade I (one) students of Madrasah Ibtaiyah Nurul Ikhsan to recognize the letters of the alphabet can thus be enhanced by employing KARSUN (arrangement-based cartoon) media.
Meta-analysis: The Effectiveness of the Integrated STEM Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge Learning Model on the 21st Century Skills of High School Students in the Science Department
Authors: Zulkifli Zulkifli  , Agus Supriyadi  , Erwinsyah Satria  , Tomi Apra Santosa
Published: November 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of the STEM integrated Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge learning model on the 21st Century skills of high school students majoring in science. This research is a type of meta-analysis research. The sample of this research comes from the analysis of international and national journals indexed by Scopus, SINTA and DOAJ, totaling 12 journals. The sample search was carried out by searching the google scholar database, Sciencedirect, Eric Journal, Taylor and Francis, Wiley Journal, Sage Journal and Emerald. The sampling technique is purposive sampling technique. The data that can be sampled is related to the STEM integrated TPACK learning model in 21st Century Student skills. The data analysis technique is a quantitative data analysis technique by calculating the Effect Size (ES) and N-Gain values with JSAP software. The results of the study conclude that the application of the integrated STEM Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge learning model is effective in improving the 21st century skills of high school students with an effect size value of 1.79 with an N-Gain of 0.56 and an SD value of 0.29. So, the STEM-integrated TPACK learning model is very effectively applied in high school biology learning.
The Influence of the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Approach with Mind Maps on the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of Students in Biology Learning Class X SMA N 4 Kerinci
Authors: Abdul Razak  , Tomi Apra Santosa  , Lufri Lufri  , Irdawati Irdawati
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the mindmap-assisted STEM approach on students' Higher Order Thinking Skills in learning biology class X SMA Negeri 4 Kerinci. This research is experimental research with a group pretest-posttest design model. The population in this study came from students of class X MIPA SMA Negeri 4 Kerinci in the academic year 2021/2022. The research sample was students of class X MIPA 2 and Class X MIPA 4. The sampling technique used was the random sampling technique. The data collection technique in this study was in the form of an objective test consisting of 20 HOTS questions that had been validated by experts. Data analysis is quantitative data analysis with tests using the SPSS 21 application. The results of the study can be concluded that the STEM approach has a significant effect on students' higher-order thinking skills in learning biology with the results of hypothesis testing 0.00 < 0.05. Furthermore, the STEM approach can increase students' HOTS in biology learning, the average score of the experimental class students is 85.76 and the control class is 70.31.
Thematic Learning With A Scientific Approach With Digital Assistance
Authors: Suyanti Suyanti , Dian Nur Antika Eky Hastuti
Published: November 2022

The learning process requires the existence of media to encourage the effectiveness and efficiency of learning activities. This study aims to describe the thematic learning process with a scientific approach assisted by digital media which was carried out in class II Bandar 3 elementary school. And to find out what digital media are used and what obstacles are experienced during the learning process. Specifically, this research uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research method. Based on the results of the study, the learning process for class II Bandar 3 elementary school Pacitan was carried out in three stages, namely the planning stage was carried out by the teacher by matching and seeing the lesson plans, the implementation stage in which the teacher carried out explanation activities, asked questions, and gave assignments. While the teacher assessment stage assesses student activities from the aspects of attitudes, knowledge and skills.
EFFECT OF UPRIGHT POSITION ON FIRST STAGE PAIN IN PRIMIPAROUS MOTHER'S ACTIVE PHASE OF LABOR AT THE PUSKESMAS JUMPANDANG BARU MAKASSAR 2019
Authors: Dewi Parwati  , Susanti Susanti
Published: November 2022

The first stage process accompanied by pain which is a physiological process, is a subjective experience of physical sensations associated with uterine contractions, dilation and cervical thinning. Primiparous mothers are often worried because they do not understand how to deal with labor. Primipara tends to experience more anxiety to cause tension and fear so that it cannot withstand the pain.

The purpose of this study was to look for the effect of an upright position on pain in the first phase of the active phase of primiparous labor in the Puskesmas Jumpandang Baru Makassar in 2019.

The study was conducted in January to October 2019 at the Jumpandang Baru Public Health Center in Makassar. This type of research is a quantitative experiment with the Post Test Only Group Design approach. The population in this study were all women giving birth at the Jumpandang Baru Makassar health center in January to October 2019. The sample in this study was part of the population of women giving birth at the Jumpandang Baru Makassar health center in January to October 2019 as many as 15 people with Purposive Sampling.
PEMBELAJARAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUGMENTED REALITY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR KOMPETENSI MENAMPILKAN GAMBAR PROYEKSI PIKTORIAL (3D)
Authors: Pahlefi Singgih , Khumaedi Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kelayakan media pembelajaran Augmented Reality dan menguji peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada kompetensi dasar menyajikan gambar proyeksi piktorial 3 dimensi dalam sistem pembelajaran kurikulum 2013. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain uji true experimental jenis pretest-posttest two group control design. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas X TKR 1 untuk kelas control dan X TKR 2 untuk kelas eksperimen dengan jumlah masing-masing 34 dan 33 siswa. Hasil uji coba ahli media memperoleh presentase kelayakan sebesar 81%, sehingga memperoleh kriteria sangat layak. Peningkatan rata-rata pretest dan posttest sebesar 0,91 untuk kelas control dan 4,30 untuk kelas eksperimen. Hasil uji t untuk nilai post-test thitung = 3,23 > ttabel 1,6692 dengan nilai signifikansi 0,002, hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan nilai hasil post-test antara kelas kontrol dan eksperimen yang berarti terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar antara yang menggunakan media Augmented Reality dengan pembelajaran biasa.
VERGİ SİSTEMİNDE DOLAYLI VERGİLER VE GÜMRÜK VERGİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ:BİR KIRGIZİSTAN ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ÇİKOLAR Eyüp
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışmada Kırgızistan vergi sisteminde dolaylı vergiler incelenmiş olup, ağırlıklı olan dolaylı vergilerin Kırgızistan ekonomisine etkileri amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışmada Kırgız vergi sistemine ve KVS’de dolaylı vergiler arasındaki güm-rük vergisine teorik olarak değinilerek güncel ithalat ve ih-racat istatistiklerine de yer verilmiştir.1991’de Alma-atı Kon-feransı ile Bağımsız Türk Devletleri arasında yer alan Kır-gızistan SSCB’nin egemenliğinden kurtularak, kendi bağım-sızlığını ilan etti. SSCB’den ayrılışından kısa bir süre sonra Kırgızistan piyasa ekonomisine geçerek, liberal değişimler yaşamıştır. Bu sayede özelleştirme ağırlıklı politikaların izlenmesi ile diğer Bağımsız Türk Devletleri arasında önemli bir konuma getirilen Kırgızistan; kayıt dışı ekonomi ve mev-cut borçlar karşısında zor duruma düştüğünden dolayı, vergi reformlarını uygulamaya koymuştur. Bu bağlamda vergiler arasında dolaylı ve dolaysız vergilerin de Kırgız Vergi Sistemi içinde önemli bir yer tuttuğu görülür. Özellikle Kırgız Vergi Sisteminde dolaylı vergilerin ağırlıklı olduğu göze çarpmaktadır
The Rhetoric of Aggressive Humor
Authors: Kuratishvili Nino
Published: November 2022

The article examines the results of the linguo-pragmatic research that focused on the analysis of the rhetorical possibilities of aggressive humor based on the qualitative and quantitative study of the given discourse in the theoretical framework of pragmatics, socio-pragmatics and semantics, considering certain intercultural aspects. The empirical material of the paper comprises 20 American and 20 Georgian "Stand-up" monologues
Joyful Summer” and the Idea of Divine Marriage
Authors: Oragvelidze Eka
Published: November 2022

The poem “Joyful Summer” presented in the final part of “Davitiani” preaches about the church wedding as a logical result of love. It is also considered a hymn of divine devotion. The main idea of the poem ― marriage ― is perceived as an allegory of the return of a person cleansed from sins to the kingdom of God through love. From this point of view, it is noteworthy to understand the symbols of the mentioned text and their relationship with the main problem, self-awareness, raised in “Davitiani“.
Mesonephric Remnants of the Diaphragm: A Major Pitfall in a Patient with Oesophageal Carcinoma
Authors: R Castiglione , C Unganz , I Outrata , S Sued , K Sobotta , T Andus , J Köninger , MS Dettmer
Published: November 2022

Mesonephric remnants represent a benign epithelial glandular proliferation derived from the lack of complete regression of the mesonephric ducts in embryogenesis. They are usually incidental findings and can cause confusion and diagnostic failures since they appear as glands outside the context of a glandular organ. Here we introduce the case of an 80-year-old man presented to the Chirurgical Department due to oesophageal stenosis in a context of a signet-ring cell carcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction. The CT-scan study demonstrated liquid retention in the esophagus and peritoneal carcinomatosis was suspected. Laparoscopy revealed multiple white spots on the peritoneal oesophageal hiatus which were biopsied. On microscopic examination, tubular formations with a monomorphic, cubic epithelial lining were seen which showed immunohistochemically a strong reactivity of CK-7 and Ber-EP4 and negativity for TTF-1, WT1, Calretinin, PAX-8, and CDX2 (Figure 2). A local metastasis of the oesophageal carcinoma was excluded based on morphology and immunohistochemistry and the diagnosis of mesonephric remnants was made. Here we present a rare but potentially grave pitfall and to our best knowledge the first case of mesonephric remnants within the diaphragm.
Applying Theory: How Salutogenesis Can Support a Woman-Centred Approach to Midwifery Research
Authors: Bailey Roisin
Published: November 2022

Salutogenesis offers a theory to guide midwifery research that is congruent with the midwifery ethos of supporting normality and health. In contrast to the traditional medical model, midwifery research requires an underpinning theory that supports the concept of pregnancy and birth as a normal life event. This article follows the application of salutogenesis through the research pathway, and uses the research topic of kangaroo mother care (KMC) to illustrate the use of salutogenesis in research. By applying Antonovsky’s theory of salutogenesis, midwives can design and carry out research that is woman-centred, and promotes health and wellbeing.
Avoiding Induction of Labour for Prolonged Pregnancy
Authors: Rigby Katrina , Downe Soo
Published: November 2022

Current national guidelines in many countries recommend that otherwise healthy pregnant women be offered induction of labour if the pregnancy exceeds 10 days beyond term. Many women in this situation wish to avoid clinical or pharmacological induction techniques, and seek advice on alternatives from their midwives. The UK northwest midwives research group conducted a survey of midwives based on four sites. The formal evidence base for the most frequently recommended practices was then reviewed. The aim was to identify midwives’ knowledge of techniques to avoid clinical or pharmacological induction of labour for post-maturity in healthy women and babies; the related advice they would give to women; and the formal evidence base for those techniques most frequently recommended.
Infant Feeding: Changing the Conversation
Authors: Entwistle Francesca
Published: November 2022

Francesca Entwistle, Midwife, RCM member and professional advisor to the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative, explains how the Royal College of Midwives’ (RCM) recent position statement on infant feeding and the media response (RCM 2018) lays blame incorrectly on individual midwives, while ignoring the real issues at stake: the vulnerability of breastfeeding in the UK and the lack of real choice for many mothers who want to breastfeed but find this impossible (Unicef UK 2016). She discusses the importance of addressing the reasons behind the UK’s low breastfeeding rates, and of taking action across healthcare, government and society settings to enable mothers to breastfeed for as long as they wish.
Meeting the Matrons; Advocating for Women
Authors: Briody Paula , Richley Anne , Blunden Lottie
Published: November 2022

Meet the matrons’ clinic is an innovative service developed by the community and intrapartum matrons of Northampton General Hospital. The matrons act as advocates for women who wish to birth outside hospital guidelines, by putting individualised plans in place. The service also gives women a safe space to discuss their birth experience and the care they received, with feedback given to the clinicians involved. When women have had a difficult birth the matrons listen, apologise and validate the experience. The clinic aims to enable parents to feel positive, reducing anxieties, increasing confidence, and ultimately reducing mental health issues in the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period.
Implementing an Aromatherapy Service Within a Midwifery-led Birth Centre
Authors: Mitchell Karen
Published: November 2022

The demand for the use of complementary therapies in midwifery practice is ever increasing, and aromatherapy is becoming more and more popular as a viable alternative for women and care providers. Aromatherapy in midwifery has been shown to have a number of benefits, including promoting normality in childbirth, enhancing the birth environment, providing women with more choice, and strengthening the midwife-mother relationship. Although essential oils are natural, this does not mean they are safe for all to use, and to comply with professional requirements from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code (2015), suitable training must be completed before a midwife can administer aromatherapy. Our service has been well received by both the women using the service and the midwives providing it. Initial auditing has shown impressive results and feedback is encouraging, providing a positive outlook for the future.
Improving Perineal Care in the Second Stage of Labour; Reducing Postnatal Perineal Pain
Authors: Ballard Annette
Published: November 2022

A small change in midwives’ clinical practice can potentially enhance women’s experience of perineal pain during the second stage of labour and during the postnatal period. The use of a warm pad sounds too good to be true, but research states it works…so why not give it a go?
Is Caseloading Sustainable? Lessons from the Front Line at King’s College Hospital
Authors: Holland Sadie , Wiseman Octavia
Published: November 2022

At King’s College Hospital in Camberwell, south London, we have a 25-year tradition of NHS caseloading, with named midwives providing continuity for all antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women and their families (Wiseman and Holland 2018). Caseloading midwives care for 900-1,000 mixed-risk women each year, about 18 per cent of King’s 5,000-5,500 births. In this second part of the article, we describe the experience of caseloading from the perspective of the 30 midwives at King’s working in this way. We discuss how our teams are organised, and how we managed major organisational change. Finally, we reflect on our outcomes and what contributes to the sustainability of the caseloading model.
¿Será posible una sociedad basada en el conocimiento?
Authors: Guillén-Burgos Hernán Felipe , Anaya Juan Manuel
Published: November 2022

FRAGMENTO.

Muchos afirman que el conocimiento generado por la investigación es fundamental para la economía de un país. La ciencia debe ser un bien público, es impulsada por la tecnología y está guiada por el bienestar humano. La “Teoría de Crecimiento Endógeno”, de Paul Romer, ha demostrado cómo la acumulación de conocimiento genera crecimiento económico en el largo plazo. “El crecimiento está impulsado por el cambio tecnológico que surge de las decisiones de inversión intencionales”, afirma Romer, premio Nobel de Economía en el 2018 .
Cáncer colorrectal: factores de riesgo, diagnóstico y cribado
Authors: Moreta María José , Llach Joan , Moreira Leticia
Published: November 2022

El cáncer colorrectal (CCR) representa una de las neoplasias más comunes y una de las principales muertes por cáncer. La alta incidencia y mortalidad del CCR refuerzan la necesidad de profundizar en el conocimiento de los factores y grupos de riesgo, estrategias para el diagnóstico precoz, prevención y cribado, con el objetivo final de mejorar el pronóstico de los pacientes que han desarrollado o tienen mayor riesgo de esta neoplasia.

Este artículo presenta una visión actualizada de todos estos puntos relevantes de manejo en la práctica clínica habitual.
La muerte anticipada
Authors: De Medicina Academia Nacional
Published: November 2022

FRAGMENTO

En Colombia, con la promulgación de la Constitución Política de 1991 y la creación de la Corte Constitucional, se ha dado paso a derechos fundamentales emergentes, entre ellos el de la salud, con la Sentencia T-780 (M. P. Manuel José Cepeda Espinosa), la despenalización del aborto con la Sentencia C-355 de 2006 (M. P. Jaime Araújo Rentería y Clara Inés Vargas Hernández) y, desde 1997, con la Sentencia C-239 (M. P. Carlos Gaviria Díaz), la eutanasia, con todas sus profundas connotaciones médicas, sociales, políticas, religiosas, jurídicas, éticas y morales. En esta sentencia, se exhortó al Congreso para que, en ejercicio de su potestad legislativa, avanzara en la protección del derecho fundamental a morir dignamente, lo cual no ha sucedido a pesar de varios intentos fallidos. La Corte ha insistido en su exhorto y ha proferido varias sentencias y órdenes en este tema, entre ellas, la T-970 de 2014 (MP. Luis Ernesto Vargas Silva ¹), T-423 de 2017 (MP. Iván Humberto Escrucería Mayolo ²), T-544 de 2017 (MP. Gloria Stella Ortiz Delgado ³), T-721 de 2017 (MP. Antonio José Lizarazo Ocampo ⁴), T-060 de 2020 (MP. Alberto Rojas Ríos ⁵) y la Sentencia C-233 de 2021 (M.P. Diana Fajardo Rivera).
Empowering a Web2.0 Blended ODL Community Learning in Supporting Retired Senior Citizens’ Practical Lifelong knowledge Sharing and Learning Programmes through Community Activities Centres
Authors: Lee Tan Luck
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research is to examine the commissioning of a Web 2.0 digital technology infrastructure into blended mode lifelong knowledge sharing platform for youth and women in community learning in upgrading knowledge sharing; livelihood lifelong learning and building human capital among retired senior citizens in community learning activities centre. A mixed-method research design was implemented including survey, interviews and observation in this study. The five dimensions of enhancing a Web2.0 innovative blended ODL digital LMS platform namely demographic factor; community youth and women learning culture; digital facilities; blended community LMS environment and learners’ efficacy were examined. Finding shows there are significant differences among factors stated that will upgrade the potential of Retired Senior Citizens (RSC) expertise, livelihood knowledge and experiences sharing to be relevance and competitive in building human capital in the community. The use of a Web2.0 blended digital platform is beneficial in sharing of knowledge and skills among RSC and the community. This model could be used as framework of practice for life skills in community development. It could be implemented for all the RSC in sharing life skills and contribute to the worldwide improvement of human capital.
A Multimodal Education Response to the Resilience Challenge in Tonga
Authors: Steen Tangikina Moimoi , Katoanga Tomote , Tauga Matelita , Kaitapu Soana , Ma'u Taisia , Reid Ian
Published: November 2022

Tonga is a small island nation in the Pacific. While it has been COVID free, it is susceptible to many natural disasters, such as the recent Tsunami and earthquake. Resilience is a fundamental requirement of the Tongan education system which has been partially addressed with accelerated use of technology and open, distance, and online learning, broadening access to quality education. // Supported by a grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the Tonga Ministry of Education and Training (MET) partnered with Inclusiv Education, UNICEF, Save the Children Australia, and Kaltura. The MET took an evidence-based approach. Two National school closure days were trialled to evaluate the viability of multimodal teaching approaches during future school closures brought about by Covid-19 or other emergencies. // In this way Tonga has now started to build a resilient education system, addressing issues of learning loss due to school closures and increasing equitable access to technology for teaching and learning. // This paper reports on the National level educational resilience project implemented in 2021, based on the research carried out in 2020, to deliver a comprehensive multimodal and flexible approach to education, encompassing print, radio, television and online delivery.
A Comparative Study on Training/Professional Development Needs of University Teachers on ODL Pre-Covid and Ongoing Pandemic in India
Authors: Lakshmi Pulla , Mythili G , Panda Santosh
Published: November 2022

Education is of utmost importance for social development and political change, regardless of whether it is dispensed through conventional, non-conventional or ODL mode. The Indian ODL system, geared toward this philosophy, is the second largest ODL system in the world, comprising 17 open universities and 110+ dual-mode distance education institutions. The Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) undertakes training needs assessment (TNA) studies from time to time for addressing the training needs of the ODL faculty in the country, (besides offering a PG Diploma and a Masters in DE as long-term professional development programmes, which at one point of time was offered in about 22 countries, largely supported by the Commonwealth of Learning). Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the education sector to adopt changes in teaching-learning. Even though the adaptation of technologies started in the field of education prior to the pandemic, the educational institutions including ODL institutions had to go through compulsory remote online teaching during this period. It was thought prudent to undertake a TNA of ODL teachers during this pandemic and compare the variations in their training needs, which was conducted in pre-pandemic times. This paper reports the findings of a research focusing on the identification of training needs of teachers/ academics from IGNOU; their preferences on mode of training; and any difference in additional required competency during pre- and ongoing-pandemic. The data collected in January-February 2022 has been compared with the data collected in the pre-pandemic period of 2019, and implications for policy and practice on continuing professional development in ODL are drawn accordingly.
Immuno-therapeutic evaluation of Withania somnifera in bovine mastitis
Authors: SHAFI TAWHEED AHMAD , BANSAL BALJINDER KUMAR , GUPTA DHIRAJ KUMAR
Published: November 2022

Mastitis is a severe problem of diary animals, and concept of non-antibiotic strategies for its prevention is gaining attention. An in vitro antibacterial evaluation of Withania somnifera against bovine mastitis pathogens, followed by its in vivo therapeutic trial was carried out in 20 HF × Sahiwal dairy cows with at least one specific subclinical mastitis quarter. W. somnifera root extract used in this study showed in vitro antibacterial activity of 78.19% and 55.67% against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli respectively. The treatment group was administered orally W. somnifera root powder @ 500 mg/kg body weight daily, divided into two doses for 7 days, and was evaluated for elimination of intramammary infections, subsiding of udder inflammation and immunomodulation. The therapy could eliminate 64.28% of intramammary infections (c2 = 4.14), and resulted in a significant reduction in somatic cell count and ceruloplasmin concentration, therefore, subsiding udder inflammation and improving milk quality. Immunomodulation potential of the herb was evident from significant increase in phagocytic activity/phagocytic index along with enhanced lactoperoxidase and myeloperoxidase activities in the milk of treated cows.
Generation of reference serum proteome map for monitoring swine health
Authors: DE ANKAN , ALI MOHAMMAD AYUB , BEHERA PARTHASARATHI , CHUTIA TUKHESWAR , DAS HEMEN , HMAR LALNUNTLUANGI , GALI JAGAN M OHANARAO
Published: November 2022

To the best of our knowledge, it is the first report on pig serum proteome map generated with LAPs enriched serum using nano ESI LC-MS/MS method. A total of 224 proteins were identified including several proteins not yet reported in earlier pig serum proteome maps. Moreover, identification of many intracellular proteins indicates their usefulness in determination of altered cell functionality. Altogether, the identified proteins in our study can serve as baseline prerequisite for future analytical studies to understand different patho-physiological conditions in pigs.
Effects of non-genetic factors on growth traits and age at first lambing in Corriedale sheep
Authors: BABA MOHMMAD ASHRAF , GANAI T A S , ALAM SAFEER , RATHER MUBASHIR ALI , HAMADANI AMBREEN
Published: November 2022

Data pertaining to Corriedale sheep (4,367 birth records) spanning over a period of 25 years from 1989 to 2013 was analyzed with the Mixed Model Least Square and Maximum Likelihood algorithms to assess fixed effects of year, sex, type of birth and age of dam on various growth traits and age at first lambing. The averages were 3.69, 12.16, 17.65, 22.45, 34.59 and 893.41 for birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), 6 month body weight (W6), 12 month body weight (W12), 18 month body weight (W18) and age at first lambing (AFL) respectively. The overall least square means (kg) for BW, WW, W6, W12, W18 and AFL (day) were 3.20±0.091, 11.05±0.408, 16.06±0.452, 21.69±0.722, 33.425±0.776 and 882.50±11.33 respectively. Year of birth had a highly significant influence on all the studied traits. The effect of type of the birth was significant on BW, WW, W6 but non-significant on W12, W18 and AFL. Sex of the lamb had a significant effect on BW, WW, W6 and W12 and non-significant effect on W18. Dam age had a significant effect on all the body weight traits except W18. It also had a significant effect on AFL. The overview of the study reveals that the non-genetic factors affected growth traits and age at first lambing therefore should be taken into consideration while evaluating the performance of the animals. The germplasm of the Corriedale breed which is a mutton breed of sheep can be improved by selection of good animals and improving the management conditions.
Molecular typing of fowl adenovirus associated with gizzard erosion in commercial layer grower chicken in Tamil Nadu
Authors: CHITRADEVI S , SUKUMAR K , SURESH P , BALASUBRAMANIAM G A , KANNAN D
Published: November 2022

The present study was undertaken to characterize fowl adenovirus associated with commercial layer grower chicken showed gizzard erosion. Ninety four commercial layer grower chicken flocks from Namakkal districts of Tamil Nadu had shown reduced feed intake, reduced weight gain, uneven growth and mortality of 0.3 to 7.7%. On postmortem examination of affected birds showed mild to severe gizzard erosion, blackish discoloration of gizzard contents, pale liver and no major lesions were seen in other organs. Total DNA was extracted and 897 bp fowl adenovirus specific hexon gene was amplified by PCR. Out of 94 flocks screened seven flocks were found positive of fowl adenovirus. Chicken embryo liver cell culture was prepared to isolate field fowl adenovirus from suspected flocks. Concurrent infection of chicken anaemia virus (CAV) was also screened by PCR for 419 bp VP2 gene of CAV and found that all the seven flocks which were PCR positive for FAdV also found positive for CAV. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of 897 bp FAdV hexon gene revealed that, it was belonged to FAdV serotypes 2 and 3 of species D.
Molecular and pathotypic characterization of fowl adenovirus associated with inclusion body hepatitis in Indian chickens
Authors: SHINDE1 DASHARATH B , THORMOTHE ANIL L , KORATKAR SANTOSH S , SHARMA NEETI , RAJGURU ASHOK , RALE VINAY , WAGH PRASAD , PRAJITNO TEGUH Y , TONGAONKAR SATISH S
Published: November 2022

Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) is a disease of chickens characterized by acute mortality with severe anemia caused by fowl adenoviruses (FAdV). IBH is one of the most important re-emerging diseases worldwide. In India earlier IBH/ Hydropericardium Syndrome (HPS) outbreaks were mainly due to (FAdV) type 4; however, in recent outbreaks, other serotypes are involved, despite regular vaccination in breeders and young chicks. The aim of the present study was isolation and molecular characterization of FAdV associated with IBH in India. A total of 193 liver samples of IBH suspected broiler chickens were collected from different regions of India. Liver samples were initially screened by histopathology and further, a total of 127 samples which microscopically showed basophilic, intra-nuclear inclusion bodies were processed for FAdV detection. A total of 69 samples were found to be positive for Hexon gene in PCR, of which 28 were sequenced. These samples showed more than 94% sequence homology with FAdV2 and 97% with FAdV11, which was confirmed by Restriction Enzyme Analysis (REA). Tissue Culture Infective Dose50 (TCID50) and Egg Infective Dose50 (EID50) titer of isolated FAdV was found to be 106.5/ml. Pathogenicity study in SPF chicks showed 100% mortality up to Post Infection Day (PID)-6. These findings conclude that the prevalence of FAdV-11 is currently causing IBH outbreaks India. However, further genetic and pathogenic analysis of FAdV is required, which would provide useful information for the development of the efficient commercial IBH vaccine.
Molecular and phenometric characterization of Bhakarwali goat breed of India
Authors: SHARMA REKHA , TAGGAR R K , CHAKRABORTY D , SHARMA HIMANI , AHLAWAT SONIKA , VOHRA VIKAS , TANTIA M S
Published: November 2022

Bhakarwali is recently registered as 34th goat breed of India. It is distributed in the hilly tracts of Jammu and Kashmir. The breed is distinct with superior qualities such as high temperature resistance and milk, meat and fiber productivity under the low input system. It’s characterization at phenotypic level was carried out by surveying the breeding tract and at genotypic level by microsatellite markers. Information on body traits, performance traits and managemental practices were collected by interviewing the goat keepers. All the microsatellite loci selected for diversity analysis were polymorphic and a total of 190 alleles were identified across the 23 microsatellite loci. OMHC1 depicted the highest number of alleles (15) while ILSTS065 had the lowest (2) with 8.26±0.663 mean number of alleles per locus. Expected number of alleles ranged from 1.065 (ILSTS044) to 6.755 (OMHC1) with a mean value of 3.613±0.367 alleles per locus. The observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.063 (ILSTS044) to 0.915 (OMHC1) with a mean of 0.629±0.045. Corresponding values of expected heterozygosity varied between 0.061 (ILSTS044) to 0.852 (OMHC1) with a mean of 0.639±0.043. Heterozygote deficiency was negligible as average FIS value was only 0.002±0.033. Bottleneck was examined using all the three mutations models and was found to be absent. Normal L-shaped curve indicated lack of mode shift in the population. This is the first-hand report on current diversity status of Bhakarwali goat and is expected to be useful in planning conservation and in facilitating their effective use in future breeding programs.