bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PELATIHAN PENULISAN JURNAL DAN PUBLIKASI DI SEKOLAH SMAN 3 SINJAI SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Kaharuddin Kaharuddin , Nurlina Nurlina , Syatriana Eny , Yumriani Yumriani , Ratnawati Ratnawati , Ahmad Arman , Sari Nurinda
Published: December 2022

Jurnal sebagai karya tulis ilmiah merupakan hal yang fundamental bagi semua individu yang bergerak dalam dunia akademik baik bersifat formal, nonformal maupun informal. Karya ilmiah berupa jurnal yang dapat selain memberi nilai pengetahuan dan pengembangan ilmu bagi penulis, juga menjadi kontribusi pengetahuan untuk halayak luas. Pelatihan penulisan jurnal dan publikasi pada sekolah SMAN 3 Sinjai dari 28 peserta sering mendegar kata jurnal, dan mangakui mereka bahwa jurnal itu penting untuk keperluan pangkat atau golongan. Namun dari proses penulisan dan publikasi cenderung masi menggunakan banyak masalah, baik dari aspek penulisan sampai pada aspek publikasi. Melalui analisis lapangan dan diskusi yang mendalam maka tim pengabdian masyarakat merumuskan konsep pelatihan dengan desain materi yang sederhana dan mudah dijangkau.learning by doing (belajar sambil melakukan). Materi pertama: teknik penulisan jurnal yang isinya terkati perumusan judul, abstar dan konten dalam setiap bagian pada jurnal dengan mengacu pada RPP guru. Materi kedua: pemilihan bahan pustaka dalam penulisan jurna. Materi ketiga: penggunaan bahasa pada penulisan jurnal. Materi keempat: pemilihan jurnal dan cara penerbitannya. Tindak lanjut dari pelatihan penulisan jurnal dan publikasi, semua peserta yang suda menulis jurnal diberikan ruang konsultasi lewat whashap dan pemateri siap mengarahkan. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa setelah pelatihan dilakukan terjadi perubahan motivasi dan antosias untuk menulis jurnal. Selain itu, juga ditemukan perubahan persepsi terhadap penulisan jurnal dan publikasi, di mana mereka menpersepsikan kalua menulis junal itu sangat sulit, sekarang setelah diberi pelatihan sangat menyenangkan dan menganggap dirinya bisa menulis jurnal. Perubahan persepsi tersebut merupakan nilai positif bagi kegiatan pengabdian penulisan jurnal dan publikasi.
Pengaruh Gradasi Pasir Terhadap Kekuatan Tekan Mortar dalam Perencanaan Sementasi Limbah Radioaktif
Authors:   Direktorat Pengaturan Pengawasan Fasilitas Radiasi dan Zat Radioaktif, BAPETEN, Yuwana Hermawan Puji , Purnomo Sugeng ,   Instalasi Pengelolaan Limbah Nuklir, Dit. Pengelolaan Fasilitas Ketenaganukliran, BRIN
Published: December 2022

Utilization of nuclear energy from various fields of life will produce radioactive waste. Radioactive waste management is carried out according to the type and characteristics of the radioactive waste. Immobilization is an example of a method for managing radioactive waste through compacting or solidifying the waste with a specific matrix to bind and contain the radionuclides. The cementation method is a type of technology for the radioactive waste immobilization method that has been used commercially and proven suitable for use. The main component of cementation is the mortar. This paper aims to determine the effect of fine aggregate (sand) gradation on the compressive strength of the resulting mortar. The research methodology was carried out experimentally. Three types of fine aggregate (sand) are used with IPLN 1, IPLN 2, and IPLN 3 codes. Fine aggregate (sand) has been examined for both silt content (material smaller than 0.075 mm in size), organic content, specific gravity, analysis sand gradation, and fine grain modulus (MHB). From the test results, the fine aggregate (sand) gradations for IPLN 1, IPLN 2, and IPLN 3 are slightly coarse sand, little coarse sand, and fine sand. The fine grain modulus (MHB) of the three types of fine aggregate (sand) are 2.58, 2.46, and 1.8. Only fine aggregate (sand) IPLN 3, whose MHB value is outside the ASTM C33 acceptance criteria, ranges from 2.3 to 3.1. The optimum compressive strength values obtained with three types of fine aggregate (sand) variations, IPLN 1, IPLN 2, and IPLN 3, respectively, were 10.292, 9.411, and 6.026 MPa. Keywords: radioactive waste, cementation, sand, gradation, mortar, compressive strength
Studi Keselamatan Penggunaan Kembali Tapak Bekas untuk Instalasi Nuklir
Authors:   Department of NPP Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014 Korea Selatan, Cusmanri Fery Putrawan
Published: December 2022

The shrinkage of land availability is one of the impacts of rapid population growth. Furthermore, the development of human needs such as education, industry, energy, health, and technology causes less availability of land. One of the uses of the land is for constructing nuclear installations. Among the strategies being developed is repurposing the site of another former facility. Repurposing former power generation facilities, industry, or mining has been done for various things, such as museums, hotels, and residential residents. In addition to saving space, this strategy has several advantages, namely establishing infrastructures and site data presence. However, safety issues should still be the main focus. Based on Government Regulation Number 54 of the Year 2012 regarding the Safety and Security of Nuclear Installations, safety is a requirement that must be met by business entities that want to carry out the construction, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear installations. This paper is prepared to elaborate on the matters that must consider in reusing other former facilities' sites for constructing nuclear installations. The results of the study found that several things must be regarded in reusing the site of other former facilities for the construction of nuclear installations are the potential residual residue from facilities that have been closed; site data updates; reliability of structures, systems, and components; facility emergency history; and facility layout. Keywords: Nuclear Installation, Safety, Design of Nuclear Installation, Sustainable Development
Miracles and Visionaries in the Digital Age
Authors: Grochowski Piotr
Published: December 2022

This article explores the influence of digital technologies on the functioning of Catholic apparitional movements and the so-called miracular sensitivity, as well as specific forms of religious folklore related to it. I analyze the current methods of creating and disseminating various messages (texts, photos, films) related to Catholic apparition sites and pay particular attention to the phenomenon of miraculous pictures, examining the status that is assigned to them. I put forward two basic theses: (1) digital distribution of information about religious revelations is a factor that dynamizes Marian apparitional movements, but at the same time causes them to collide with various hostile reactions from skeptics, which consequently results in a more self-reflective and diverse stance; (2) digital technologies are changing the status and reception of miraculous pictures, which now are no longer only treated as hierophanies and material representations of a supernatural reality but are increasingly understood as symbolic signs of it.
Counter Memes and Anti-Legends in Online Welfare Discourse
Authors: Mould Tom
Published: December 2022

Using welfare memes as a case study, this research explores the characteristics and efficacy of counter memes, including anti-legend counter memes, as strategies for the critique of hegemonic discourse and pervasive stereotypes in the increasingly powerful realm of the internet and social media. Key findings suggest that while many memes that appear to counter dominant legends may do more harm than good, anti-legends as well as memes that target stigma are particularly effective due to competing strategies using parody, irony, and factual claims.
The Worship of God as “Sick Men’s Dreams”: A Response to David Hume
Authors: Smith L. Scott
Published: December 2022

This article analyzes David Hume’s influential critique of worship from a process point of view informed by the thought of Whitehead and Hartshorne.
Strategically Opposing Injustice: A Feminist Approach to John Cobb’s and James Cone’s Theologies
Authors: Daniels Joel D.
Published: December 2022

In this article, a proposal for Christian theology is constructed in relation to racial injustice. This proposal involves “strategic essentialism,” which is informed by feminist theory. This proposal will be explored in light of the views of John Cobb and James Cone.
Analysis on the Management Mode of Constructing the Risk Control System of State-owned Enterprises' Foreign Investment
Authors: Yang Ruimeng , Wu Jun , Hui Jinmeng , Kan Xinyu
Published: December 2022

With the continuous development of the current national economy, the number of foreign investment projects of state-owned enterprises has gradually increased. However, due to the influence of various external factors, the foreign investment environment is relatively complicated, and the state-owned enterprises are faced with relatively many risk problems. Based on the actual situation, this paper analyzes the necessity of constructing the risk control system of state-owned enterprises' overseas investment, and discusses the common risks of state-owned enterprises' overseas investment from three aspects: investment environment, money and finance, and investment methods. Finally, it studies in detail the management mode of the risk control system and the effective management measures to strengthen the risk control of overseas investment.
Obstacles in Distance Learning at the Secondary Level According to the Class and Gender Variables in the Light of Corona Pandemic, from the Students' Point of View, in Directorate of Education / Tafila Region
Authors: Almatari Asnat Ali
Published: December 2022

The study aims to identify the obstacles that face students in the distance e-learning according to the class and gender variables in the Corona pandemic in Tafila region in Jordan. The study population consists of a sample of 200 high school students who were selected randomly. A questionnaire consisted of two main areas was distributed to the study sample. The results reveal that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05 0.0α) between the estimates of the study sample for the obstacles of technical technologies and the e-learning infrastructure distance, and the student interaction for e-learning. In addition, the study shows that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05 0.0α) between the estimates of the study sample of the obstacles to distance learning in secondary level according to the class and gender variables in the Corona pandemic. The study recommends to hold workshops for male and female teachers on the ways to deal with remote e-learning, and to improve the work of Darsak platform in cooperation with teachers within the field. The study also recommends to conduct studies on continuity of work through learning and e-learning and that each school has to have its platform.
Educational Ideas in Moral Tamil Literature
Authors: S Mohamed Azrin , T Selvaraju
Published: December 2022

In the Pathinenkilkanakku collection of books that arose in order to uphold righteousness, and in the moral books that followed them, the poets have expounded educational thoughts with interesting songs. Our forefathers have sung songs in Tamil texts even before western scholars have spoken about the importance of education. The kings of the Sangam age ruled the country with the help of learned men. An uneducated person, even if he had acquired a great deal of wealth, was treated with contempt. The authors of the moral books, who know the importance of education, have not only mentioned righteousness in their books but have also praised education in many songs. Thus, the songs of the poets of the moral book become the subject of study under the categories of merits of education, method of obtaining education, method of education, mode of expressing education, and the status of the unlearned.
‘Pannirupaattiyal (The Twelve Songs) and the Novel, ‘Prabandha Deepikai’
Authors: K Rajasree , S Tamilvelu
Published: December 2022

The life and cultures of human society are of a changing nature from time to time. Literature reflects the cultural norms that prevailed at that time. Grammars are those that characterize literary norms and preserve the richness of language. The separate category of such grammar is the Paattiyal. The earliest of the fully available Paattiyal books by time is the twelve hymns. The three disciplines of epigraphy, terminology, and ethnology consist of 360 volumes. Many Paattiyal books have appeared before this book. None of them are fully available today. The oldest of the texts is the Pannirupaattiyal, the period of which is the tenth century AD. Generally, there are three sections of Paattiyal texts. It is necessary to think about the nature of the compositions, the part that explains the prabandhams, the section on the sequel, the second section that is the grammar of the literary genres, and the nature of the Paattiyal texts.
INVESTIGATION OF TRAUMA TRANSMISSIONS BASED ON SOCIAL WORKERS’ EXPERIENCES
Authors: ARICI Aylin , ARTAN Doç. Dr. Taner , KASAP Fatma , GÜLTEKİN Muhammet Fatih , KAHRAMAN Şeyma , IBRAHIM Yehia
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Purpose: The purpose of the study is to evaluate social work examinations on the trauma transmission.

Method: The study is qualitative research. The study uses the phenomenological approach, which is one of the qualitative research methods, and observation and interviews have been used as data collection techniques. In the study, 15 participants with a year or more of work experience were joined using the snowball technique. The data were analyzed using the descriptive method of analysis and grouped into three major themes.

Findings: All of the participants highlighted that social work at the point of intervention to trauma transmission plays pivotal roles in detecting and diagnosing, empowering, supporting, consulting, bringing together resources, and determining are implemented. The majority of the participants emphasized the deficiencies in the education system, preventive studies, case tracking system and regulations, and the inadequacies in the number of personnel, they also stated that the current social work practices are insufficient for trauma studies.

Conclusion: As a significant profession that works in the field of mental health and evaluates the individual in his/her environment unlike other disciplines, social work is extremely important in breaking the chain of trauma for generations. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to make the social work profession more competent and active in the area of trauma.
Implementasi Tahapan Destination Branding Malang Beach Festival 2019
Authors: Putra Ekbar Mandala , Muhammad Asnan
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi tahapan destination branding Malang Beach Festival 2019 dalam mempromosikan wisata pantai di Kabupaten Malang. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif tipe deskriptif informan dalam penelitian ini ditentukan secara purposive sampling. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi serta studi pustaka dan dianalisis dengan cara: reduksi data, penyajian data, simpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitan berdasarkan tahapan destination branding menunjukan bahwa market investigation, analysis and strategic recommendations kebutuhan pengunjung merujuk pada trend gaya hidup, minat dan kebutuhan masyarakat, sementara analisa peluang pasar didasarkan pada faktor ekonomi dan teknologi, Analisis kesesuaikan produk dan nilai produk dengan permintaan pasar menunjukkan bahwa tingginya animo pengunjung merupakan bukti bahwa produk yang dihasilkan MBF 2019 diapresiasi masyarakat. Dalam hal brand identity development terdeskripsikan bahwa event ini telah mempunyai nama dan logo namun belum memilki tagline. Tahap brand implementation dilakukan melalui kerjasama berbagai pihak yaitu masyarakat, pemerintah, pengelola hotel, agen perjalanan namun belum dijumpai keterlibatan investor. Untuk monitoring, evaluation and review disamping menggunakan media sosial instagram Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Malang juga mengadakan kajian internal melalui survei Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat (IKM).
Pengaruh Komunikasi Keluarga Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya
Authors: Annisa Eka Syafrina
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah terdapat pengaruh antara komunikasi keluarga dengan motivasi belajar mahasiswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan survey dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket model skala likert. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara komunikasi keluarga dengan motivasi belajar mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, motivasi belajar mahasiswa dapat ditingkatkan melalui komunikasi keluarga yang baik.
Neoteric Finance and Evolution in Banking Operation
in India
Authors: Shah Ms. Kavisha Mineshkumar , Wadia Dr. Arnaz Kaizad
Published: December 2022

The Sustainability of economic growth is the primary motive of all nations. The
Transformation of hard cash to an e - wallet is a phenomenon. Today all money - related
transactions are dine digitally to avoid the wastage of paper and increase the awareness of
digital currency in the economically weaker parts of the world. The utilization of electronic
money will lead to a faster , easier , and more reliable way of doing day - to - day transactions.
All corporate companies and businesses are shifting from paper money to digital money. The
purpose of this research paper is to substitute traditional banking practices with digital
banking practices. The advancement in technology and the internet has changed banking
services to a much faster, easier, and secure way of doing a money transaction. People can
send and receive money at anytime and anywhere without doing any paperwork.
Government can always keep an eye on all the big transactions as the digital world make all
the thing much transparent. All the miscellaneous and tedious work of manually filling up
the form to apply for every banking service is shifted online which makes the process of
verification easy for the banks.
Indoor Thermal Comfort for Commercial Buildings in Nigeria Urban Environment
Authors: George Solomon Bessie , Sunday Ekanemesang Amaifiok , Sam Aniefiok Itohowo , Patrick Idara Ephraim
Published: December 2022

Providing comfort for building inhabitants is difficult and essential in this era of climate change and global warming. This is a result of growing challenges facing designers to provide buildings that will be fit and comfortable for users in the 21st century. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine indoor thermal comfort in commercial buildings in a warm-humid climate of Uyo Urban, Nigeria. The study revealed that the S-N and N-S orientations were considered optimum for thermal comfort in commercial buildings in Uyo Urban. It was found that higher values of MV corresponded to lower values of temperatures and the lower values of MV corresponded to higher values of temperatures. It was therefore inferred that thermal feelings increased in the direction of coolness with a reduction in temperature and increased in the direction of warmth with an increase in temperature. Therefore, building orientations strongly relate buildings to their natural environment, proper utilization of thermal inertia, sun, wind, prevailing weather patterns and topography which further create optimum thermal comfort for users. Hence, Planners and Designers should consider the S-N orientation and ensure that buildings are not closely clustered to ensure cross ventilation during overheating.
EFFECT OF PER, EPS, NPM, AND ASSET GROWTH ON STOCK PRICES IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUB-SECTOR PERIOD 2016–2020
Authors: Sriyono  , Silvi Silvi Wulandari
Published: December 2022

This research is a type of quantitative research with hypothesis testing. The data used in this study is in the form of annual reports of manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector for the period 2016–2020. The number of observations in this study was 688 consisting of 28 manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector. The sampling technique used0was purposive sampling with several criteria that the researchers determined. The analysis technique used in this research is a multiple linear regression analysis techniques with the help of software for the operating system called eviews version 9.0. The results of this study prove that the Price Earning Ratio (PER) has a significant effect on stock prices; Earning Per Share (EPS) has a significant effect on stock prices; Net Profit Margin (NPM) has a significant effect on stock prices; Asset growth has a significant effect on stock prices.
EFEITOS RELACIONADOS AO USO DE SIBUTRAMINA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Guimarães Ana Claudia Carvalho , Nunes Geisany Cathielly Oliveira , Alves Igor Pinho Figueredo , Bergamini Pedro Luiz Lopes , Oliveira Daniele de
Published: December 2022

O tratamento da obesidade é complexo e gera controvérsias sobre sua segurança e benefícios. Uma droga muito utilizada é a sibutramina, que apresenta efeitos na melhora do perfil lipídico do usuário. Todavia, em 2010, o medicamento foi retirado do mercado nos Estados Unidos, motivado pela taxa elevada de eventos adversos cardiovasculares. Já o Brasil, opitou pela manuntenção da sua comercialização, passando a ter um controle mais rígido. Logo, este trabalho trata-se de uma revisão de literatura integrativa, que objetivou relatar quais os efeitos benéficos e adversos provocados pela sibutramina no tratamento da obesidade. Foram considerados artigos publicados entre os anos de 2012 a 2022, nas bases de dados Lilacs, Medline e PubMed, sendo selecionados para este estudo 9 trabalhos científicos. Os principais efeitos adversos citados foram o aumento da PA, cefaleia e constipação que estavam presentes em 33,33%, seguidos de  boca seca e taquicardia com 22,22%. Aos efeitos benéficos, 100% dos estudos citaram a ação de perda de peso, e 33,33% melhora do perfil glicêmico e lipídico. Ademais, foi observado que os estudos se contrapõem sobre a retirada ou não da sibutramina no mercado. Frente a isso, o farmacêutico tem papel crucial na farmacovigilância da sibutramina, ao notificar para a ANVISA os casos de efeitos adversos relacionados ao uso dessa droga. Contudo, faz-se necessário mais estudos no mundo sobre os efeitos provocados pela sibutramina, além de avaliar até onde as restrições de acesso à droga no Brasil asseguram a segurança para seus usuários.
A DIVULGAÇÃO DE INFORMAÇÕES POR ESNTIDADES DO TERCEIRO SETOR
Authors: Castro Hudson Augusto Silva de , Schimith Leonardo Descovi , Schimith Cristiano Descovi
Published: December 2022

A governança corporativa é um conjunto de mecanismos utilizados com o intuito de garantir o retorno dos investimentos por meio do monitoramento da performance das organizações. Suas boas práticas estão alicerçadas em quatro princípios básicos: transparência, equidade, prestação de contas e responsabilidade. Em relação à transparência, pesquisas em diferentes setores mostram que o seu exercício é o modo mais eficaz pelo qual pode ocorrer uma boa prática de prestação de contas. Nesse contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar o nível de governança corporativa no sentido de transparência informacional à sociedade em uma entidade do terceiro setor. Para tanto, foi observado o website de uma Organização Social (OS), visto que tecnologias diversas devem ser utilizadas para incentivar a governança corporativa quando observada sob a ótica da transparência informacional. Com base em um cheklist, as informações foram tabuladas e contabilizadas. Como resultado observou-se que a OS em questão obteve um índice de transparência de 72%. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que, apesar da OS procurar seguir o que a legislação e normativos internos determinam sobre a divulgação de informações, ainda há um percurso a ser caminhado para que a entidade divulgue suas informações de forma plena.
Heat input prediction during dissimilar welding of steel using different machine learning model
Authors: Dendi Yeshwanth , Akram Wasim
Published: December 2022

In the current research work, different machine learning model such as random forest (RF), support vector regression (SVR), XGBoost and Linear regression (LR) is used to predict the heat input involved in dissimilar welding of AISI 304 stainless steel and AISI 1020 carbon steel. The welding is accomplished using gas metal arc welding with different input parameter such as welding speed, welding current and torch angle. The acceptability of different model is checked based on coefficient of correlation (CC)and root mean square error (RMSE). The RMSE for test data for random forest model and XGBoost model are found to be 10.99 and 9.97 respectively. The corelation coefficient (CC) for test data for random forest model and XGBoost regressor model is found to be 0.9965 and 0.9962 respectively.
LIMITATIONS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL BAROMETER IN DIAGNOSING THE LABOR MARKET
Authors: Rogowski Robert
Published: December 2022

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Designing Life Long Learning Frameworks for Graduates Employability in Nigeria
Authors: Hassan Moshood Ayinde
Published: December 2022

Economic downturn in Nigeria is worsened by the arrival of Covid-19 in the early 2020. By the time economic activities resumed, inflation had skyrocketed. Life became difficult for the generality of the people. Many people including tertiary institutions students are developing shortcuts in the name of spiritual activities. Continuing in this direction portends danger in the future. Therefore, this study entitled: Designing lifelong frameworks for graduates’ employability in Nigeria is embarked upon. The purpose of the study is to emplace lifelong learning frameworks that would encourage graduates in embarking on sustainable and legal jobs after leaving the school. The population of the study comprised final year students from some selected Universities in Nigeria. The study employed research design of survey type, using appropriate statistics for analysis. Focus group discussion also be used to elicit information from the respondents. Findings revealed that respondents disagreed with the view that obtaining degree programme could serve as foundation for building future career. Some students from public university reported that whenever they were given research to conduct, they hardly receive guidance on how to go about it. It is recommended that employers of labour and training brokers should make appropriate use of lifelong learning frame works that will be beneficial when training programme is organised.
Revisiting the Rationale for Training Online Instructors at the Open University of Tanzania
Authors: Kabage Joseph , Sanga Philipo
Published: December 2022

Online learning is increasingly becoming a prevalent feature in higher learning institutions globally. Online learning aims to increase access to education without compromising the quality of teaching and learning. Thus, online learning requires competent online instructors who have undergone training on how to teach in an online environment. According to the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy of 2019 the number of courses uploaded on Moodle does not comply with the e-learning standards. There is little evidence regarding instructors’ effectiveness in executing online instruction roles. This paper examines the efficacy of instructors’ training programmes using explanatory concurrent research design with data collected from 178 instructors at the Open University of Tanzania through questionnaires and interviews. Findings from the study indicated that generally, training has significant impact on the way instructors teach in the online environment. Although most of respondents rated training as an effective strategy for online instruction they lacked continuous training programmes while data from interview indicated that the package of training programmes missed some key content required by instructors. This paper suggests that, among other things, institutions should invest on continuous training programmes for online instructors and ensure inclusion of all key contents for the same.
Educational Disruption: Online Learning, a Panacea to Covid-19 Pandemic for Teachers in Nigeria Tertiary Education
Authors: Amadi Martha
Published: December 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has created the largest disruption of education system in human history. This has brought far-reaching changes in all aspects of our lives. All public and private schools had to shut the doors of their schools following government directive. The pandemic has unmasked substantial inequalities in the education sector. Some institutions engaged their students through online teaching, a large number of students who are less privileged or are in rural areas are left out. The pandemic has affected all levels of the education system, from pre-school to higher education. The need of the hour is to innovate and implement alternative educational system and assessment strategies. The Covid-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to pave the way for introducing digital learning. The paper provided answers on how governments and institutions of learning in Nigeria have scaled up teaching and learning to make up for the disruption and strengthen education. How tertiary education can build the systems and processes for lifelong learning and what government can do to prepare teachers to meet the challenges of the 21st century and create a sustainable educational infrastructure that is resilient in the face of the pandemic.
Prevalence of protozoan parasitic infections in domestic dogs in Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: SREEDEVI C , JYOTHISREE CH. , JAYALAKSHMI J
Published: December 2022

Faecal (2,250) and blood samples (1,350) of dogs received from Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), Gannavaram, Veterinary Hospitals in and around Krishna district and nearby Krishna, Andhra Pradesh during last five years (January 2014 to December 2018) were examined to determine the prevalence of protozoan parasites. Faecal samples were analyzed by direct smear and floatation technique and blood samples after Giemsa's staining. The overall prevalence of protozoan parasitic infections including intestinal (15.60%) and haemoprotozoan (6.22%) infections was 12.10% (n=435). Six genera of protozoan parasites namely Cystisospora, Entamoeba, Ehrlichia, Trypanosoma, Babesia and Hepatozoon were identified. The most prevalent species was Cystoisospora (14.04%) and Hepatozoan canis (0.67%) was the least prevalent species. A significant relationship between age group, breed and prevalence of protozoan parasitism was observed. The prevalence of gastrointestinal and haemoprotozoan parasites was significant during winter and rainy seasons, respectively. Sex did not influence the overall prevalence of protozoan parasites.
FindMyLipidClinic.com: A global Directory of lipid clinics and patient organisations to improve dyslipidemia care: FindMyLipidClinic.com
Authors: Stevens Christophe A.T. , Lyons Alexander R.M. , Dharmayat Kanika I. , Brandts Julia , Vallejo-Vaz Antonio J. , Daccord Magdalena , Ray Kausik K.
Published: December 2022

Information available on lipid clinics and patient support and advocacy groups, such as location and services provided, is limited or unknown to patients with dyslipidaemia and their family members who may also be affected, and non-specialist clinicians, hindering accessibility to appropriate healthcare. To overcome this, the European Atherosclerosis Society Familial Hypercholesterolemia Study Collaboration (EAS FHSC) led by Imperial College London has, in collaboration with the European FH Patient Network (FH Europe), developed FindMyLipidClinic.com, a global Directory of lipid clinics and patient support groups in 29 languages. Since its launch in 2020, around 4,000 visitors have conducted 12,000 searches across 1,100 locations, which may have retrieved up to 124 lipid clinics and 29 patient groups currently listed in 39 and 28 countries, respectively. Clinics and patient organisations not currently listed are encouraged to join this directory, and it would also benefit further from collaborations with other existing directories able to contribute.
Regards croisés pratiques paysannes et introduction d’innovations : Cas des nématodes comme méthode de lutte biologique contre les charançons de la patate douce au Nord-Ouest du Bénin
Authors: GUIDI Jesrose Ahouefa Anen , ADJOVI Ingrid Sonya Mawussi , NOUATIN Guy Sourou , N’TCHA SEMA Jean , RAMAKUWELA Tshimangadzo , SHAPIRO-ILAN David , BAIMEY Hugues
Published: December 2022

Les charançons de la patate douce (Cylas spp.), constituent un frein à l’intensification de cette culture. Comme moyen de lutte contre ces ravageurs, une innovation technologique consistant à utiliser des nématodes entomopathogènes a été développée. Cette étude vise à décrie les caractéristiques géographiques du milieu d’étude, les pratiques des producteurs de patate douce et leur consentement à payer pour l’accès à l’innovation. La recherche a été conduite dans le département de l’Atacora, précisément dans les communes de Toucountouna, Natitingou et Boukoumbé. Au total, 80 producteurs choisis par la technique boule de neige ont été enquêtés en utilisant un guide d’entretien, un questionnaire et des fiches d’observations directes. L’analyse de discours et les statistiques descriptives ont été utilisées pour analyser les données collectées. Pour les producteurs de l’Atacora, la patate douce préfère des sols pas très lourds, meubles et profonds. Les parcelles sont souvent acquises par héritage (79%) et la patate douce est plantée sur de petites parcelles de moins d’un hectare avec des rendements de l’ordre de moins de 10 t/ha (matière fraiche). Cette faible production est due à plusieurs contraintes dont la principale est l’attaque par les charançons. Après la récolte, le stockage se fait souvent dans les greniers (42,5%). En ce qui concerne l’utilisation des nématodes entomopathogènes, l’ensemble des producteurs pense que c’est une pratique simple et facile à utiliser. De plus, ils sont disposés à payer pour acquérir cette technologie mais à condition que le prix d’achat du traitement n’excède pas 1.000 F CFA. La mise sur pieds d’un projet d’appui à l’adoption progressive de l’innovation nématode entomopathogène serait utile et sans risque aux consommateurs.
Impacts of COVID-19 on agricultural activities and food security: the case of the Republic of Benin
Authors: TOUKOUROU Youssouf , DEHOUEGNON Jerry A.
Published: December 2022

An analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on agricultural activities and the food security of populations in Benin has been carried out. The objective of the study is to compare the level of agricultural production during the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic with that of the years 2020 and 2021. The methodological approach adopted boils down to the collection, compilation and qualitative analysis of data from the publication of statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Analysis (INSAE) as well as the study reports of the Ministry in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP).The study shows that during the 2019-2020 campaign, total agricultural production amounted to 11,423,495 tons. This production fell during the 2020-2021 campaign to 10,797,383 tonnes, thus recording a drop of 5.48%. Are mainly concerned, products such as roots and tubers with a drop of 7.32%, leafy vegetables with a drop of 5.69% as well as fruit vegetables with a drop of 32.24%. This negative dynamic of agricultural production illustrates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural activities, thus aggravating food security already weakened by the pangs of climatic disturbances.
Impact des changements climatiques sur les revenus des ménages agricoles au Bénin : Evidence basée sur l’application du modèle Ricardien
Authors: SODJINOU Epiphane , HOUNKPONOU Saïd K.
Published: December 2022

L’objectif de cette étude était d’analyser les perceptions paysannes de l’effet des changements climatiques sur l’agriculture et d’évaluer l’impact de ces changements climatiques sur les revenus agricoles des producteurs. Pour ce faire, des données qualitatives et quantitatives ont été collectées dans six des douze départements du Bénin sur un échantillon aléatoire de 360 ménages. Des statistiques descriptives et le modèle ricardien ont été utilisés pour apprécier l’impact des variables climatiques sur les revenus. Les résultats indiquent les effets des changements climatiques sur les systèmes culturaux s’expriment en terme de baisse de la production agricole due à la variabilité des précipitations ; l’émergence de maladies, de ravageurs et de vecteurs pathogènes ; de nouvelles distributions spatiales des ravageurs et insectes nuisibles ; et une pluviométrie erratique et imprévisible. La réduction de la précipitation apparaît plus néfaste sur le revenu agricole des producteurs que l’accroissement de la température. Une réduction des précipitations d’un millimètre entrainerait, ceteris paribus, une baisse du revenu agricole net de 614 FCFA/ha. La réduction du revenu agricole net est plus forte chez les producteurs n’utilisant pas de stratégies d’adaptation aux changements climatiques que chez ceux utilisant des stratégies d’adaptation. Enfin, toute action visant l’amélioration de la fertilité des sols, dans le but de limiter l’effet néfastes des changements climatiques, entraînera une amélioration du revenu agricole des producteurs. De même, l’investissement public devrait être concentré dans la recherche sur les variétés à haut rendement, tolérantes à la chaleur et /ou sujettes aux inondations.
Accès au crédit et performance économique et financière des exploitations de l’Union Nationale des Producteurs de Soja au Centre du Bénin
Authors: DOSSOU Ayidé Aristide Armel , VODOUHE Fifanou G. , YEGBEMEY Rosaine N. , YABI Jacob A.
Published: December 2022

La diversification agricole par la promotion d’autres filières reste une priorité pour la nouvelle politique agricole béninoise afin de réduire sa dépendance à l’égard de la filière coton qui demeure la principale culture de rente du pays. Dans le Plan Stratégique de Développement du Secteur Agricole, la filière soja est l’une des filières retenues pour être accompagnée par l’état compte tenu de son importance socioéconomique, agronomique et environnementale. C’est dans ce contexte que la présente étude a été réalisée avec pour objectif de produire des connaissances plus approfondies sur la rentabilité de la production de soja au centre du Bénin. L’approche méthodologique adoptée a combiné les méthodes d’enquête qualitatives et quantitatives pour collecter les données auprès de 100 producteurs de soja échantillonnés dans cinq zones de production de l’une des plus grandes communes de production de cette spéculation au Bénin (Dassa-Zounmè). Quatre indicateurs de rentabilité (la Marge nette, le Ratio-bénéfice-coût, la Productivité moyenne nette du travail et le Taux de rentabilité interne) ont été utilisés pour analyser les performances économiques et financières des exploitations. Il ressort des analyses que la production de soja est rentable dans la commune de Dassa-Zounmè. Cependant, la variation de la rentabilité de production en fonction de la taille de l’exploitation et de l’accès au crédit des exploitants est statistiquement plus importante que la variation au sein du groupe. Les producteurs ayant une grande superficie de soja (superficie 2,45 ha) et bénéficiant des appuis financiers formels sous forme de crédits sont significativement plus performants que les autres types d’exploitation de petite taille n’ayant pas accès au crédit agricole pour chaque indicateur de rentabilité. Ces résultats suggèrent donc la nécessité d’un renforcement des stratégies de financement des producteurs afin d’augmenter la rentabilité au niveau des petites exploitations dans le cadre d’une production durable de soja au Bénin.
Evaluation de l’état actuel et les principales menaces de la Forêt sacrée Badja au sud-ouest du Bénin : Proposition des stratégies de conservation
Authors: AKAKPO Alexis Bokon , PADONOU Elie Antoine , ASSOGBADJO Achille E. , GLELE-KAKAÏ Romain L.
Published: December 2022

Au Bénin, les statistiques tendancielles de l’état de dégradation des forêts sacrées sont de plus en plus inquiétantes pour la conservation de ces îlots dans une majorité des cas. L’objectif de cette étude est d’évaluer l’état actuel de la forêt sacrée "Badja" et de caractériser les facteurs d’une pression éventuelle afin d’orienter les stratégies pour sa conservation. Un inventaire floristique et dendrométrique dans 30 placettes circulaires de 18 m de rayon aléatoirement distribuées dans la forêt avec un taux de sondage de 23 % environ a été réalisé. Par ailleurs, des enquêtes socio-économiques sur des facteurs de pression éventuelle exercée sur cet écosystème avec 442 enquêtés a été également effectuée. La richesse spécifique, les paramètres de diversités et dendrométriques ont été évalués pour caractériser l’état de conservation de la forêt sacrée.  Une analyse factorielle de correspondance et l’histogramme de fréquences des perceptions sur des facteurs de menaces ont été également effectués afin d’élucider les principaux facteurs de pression sur la forêt sacrée. Il ressort de cette étude que la forêt sacrée est caractérisée par une richesse floristique (45 espèces), une richesse des ligneux dbh ≤ 10 cm (24 espèces) et de structures dendrométriques (Densité moyenne: 200 tiges/ha, Diamètre moyen: 23,85 cm, Surface terrière : 7,69 m2/ha et régénération naturelle 5≤dbh<10 cm : 171 pieds/ha). De même les ligneux de forts indices de valeurs d’importance (Triplochiton scleroxylon, Terminalia superba et Sterculia tragacantha) sont devenues très rares dans la forêt. Les principaux facteurs de cette régression sont l’agriculture, les coupes anarchiques et les feux de brousse. Pour une conservation effective de cette forêt sacrée, il faut attribuer un statut foncier à la forêt sacrée tout en récupérant ses limites originelles. Il faut aussi une sensibilisation de la population, l’élaboration, l’expérimentation et le suivi d’un plan de gestion de la forêt sacrée.
Procédé de Production, caractéristiques microbiologique, physicochimique et sensorielle du chakpalo, bière traditionnelle de maïs en Afrique de l’Ouest
Authors: EGOUNLETY Ayodélé Mariam , VIERA-DALODE Générose , HOUSSOU Paul , DOSSOU Joseph
Published: December 2022

Le chakpalo est une bière traditionnelle du Bénin à base des céréales de sorgho et/ou du maïs. L’objectif de cette étude est d’identifier le système de production, de caractériser le chakpalo du point de vue physico-chimique, microbiologique et sensorielle et de stabiliser le chakpalo à base de maïs. Une enquête a été réalisée dans la zone originelle de production (Dassa Zoumé) sur la production et la commercialisation du chakpalo à base de maïs. Des échantillons de chakpalo produits ont été soumis aux analyses physicochimique, microbiologique et sensorielle. Les résultats ont montré que la production de chakpalo est une activité exclusivement féminine. Quatre types de chakpalo ont été identifiés en relation avec la matière première utilisée pour la production : chakpalo d’un mélange maïs/sorgho, chakpalo de sorgho, chakpalo de maïs et chakpalo du riz. Selon les productrices, un bon chakpalo est de couleur brunâtre, peu acide et légèrement alcoolisé. Au cours du processus de fermentation, la teneur en protéines et en extraits secs solubles ont significativement (p ˂ 0,05) diminué, tandis que la charge en bactéries lactiques et levures ainsi que l’acidité titrable ont significativement (p ˂ 0,05) augmenté. Le chakpalo à base de maïs obtenu est un produit acide ayant un pH de 4,11, une acidité titrable de 0,09 g/100g (d’acide lactique). Il a une teneur en extrait sec soluble de 9,40°brix et taux d’alcool de 3,36%. Après pasteurisation, le chakpalo à base de maïs a un pH de 4,0, un extrait sec soluble de 9,73 °brix significativement (p ˂ 0,05) différentes de celles du chakpalo non pasteurisé. La flore microbienne dominante est constituée de bactéries lactiques et de levures et moisissures. Le test de consommation a montré que la pasteurisation du chakpalo a une influence sur ses attributs sensoriels qui sont bien distincts selon les différents groupes de consommateurs.
Incidence of awareness in patients undergoing elective surgeries during general anesthesia
Authors:   Department of Anaesthesiology, Seth GSMC & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Shah Prerana N , H R Niranjan ,   Department of Anaesthesiology, Seth GSMC & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Das Suvankar ,   Department of Anaesthesiology, Seth GSMC & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Published: December 2022

Introduction: General Anesthesia (GA) is reversible loss of consciousness. Awareness occurs when there is an explicit recall of intraoperative events with or without pain. It can cause distress, anxiety, chronic fear, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. There is an increasing concern over claims regarding awareness during anesthesia. Materials and Methods:The study was done on 188 patients. GAwas administered as needed using Total Intra Venous Anaesthesia (TIVA), Mask, Supra glottic device,or Endo Tracheal Tube (ETT). Patients were encouraged to report any awareness in any form during the entire procedure voluntarily and were also directly questioned through a structured questionnaire in the recovery room, one hour and 24 hours after surgery. Results: Eighty-four females and 104 males with a mean age of 39.9 years constituted the study. In all, 89.3% of subjects underwent general anesthesia with ETT, 7.4% with a supraglottic device, and 2.1% and 1% with mask and TIVA, respectively. Patients recalled events just before induction (holding an oxygen mask-49%, receiving a painful injection-21%) and soon after emergence (shifting to a trolley-26.3%, holding an oxygen mask - 17.2%) but did not complain of intraoperative awareness. No incidence of awareness was reported by any patient or at direct questioning. Conclusion: There was no incidence of awareness in any patient in our study.