bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perceived Factors Influencing Postpartum Weight Gain among Nursing Mothers Attending Postnatal Clinic at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos., Iwu Rosemond Chidimma , Amie Dorcas Chika ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos., Eduwa Oruese Abigail ,   Department of Midwifery, Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, Lagos, Okoh Sunday Ameh ,   Department of Midwifery, Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, Lagos, Sanusi-Borokini Monsurat Abiodun ,   Department of Midwifery, Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, Lagos
Published: October 2024

This research was carried out to assess the factors influencing postpartum weight gain among nursing mothers attending Post-natal Clinic at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. Three objectives guided the study which were to identify the factors influencing postpartum weight gain, to assess the perception and attitude towards postpartum weight gain among the nursing mothers. A cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study, in which only one hundred and eighty-eight (188) of them met the inclusion criteria. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection, data was analyzed using SPSS version 25, and presented on frequency percentage tables. Findings from the study revealed that the perceived factors influencing weight gain after childbirth among nursing mothers was mainly post-natal in nature; due to the use of family planning method 109(57.8%); followed by the consumption of fast food 93(49.3%); and inadequate physical exercise 66(35.2%) as the main factors. Their perceptions towards postpartum weight gain was majorly poor as 139(73.9%) of them affirmed that there is satisfaction with their present weight. An evaluation of their attitude towards weight gain after childbirth revealed an overall negative attitude towards the concept, as majority 132(70.4%) of them agreed that family planning can cause nursing mothers’ weight gain; about half 95(50.7%) of them attested to exercise being necessary after delivery to maintain healthy weight among nursing mothers. The study found a significant relationship between the perception and attitude of nursing mothers towards postpartum weight gain (r = .863; p < .05). Based on these findings, the study concluded that there is an urgent need to positively improve nursing mothers’ perception in order to improve their attitude towards weight gain after birth, through ante-natal health education, sensitization programmes and community mobilization addressing factors negatively influencing mothers’ perception and attitude towards postpartum weight gain especially during the ante-natal period.
STUDYING THE DYNAMICS OF DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIP OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVITY AT DIFFERENT AGE STAGES
Authors: Mirzoyan V.
Published: October 2024

The issue of intelligence in psychology has been studied thoroughly, but
most of the research concerns the study of mental intelligence. As for,
emotional intelligence, its role and significance in a person‘s life and career
have only recently begun to be discussed.
Emotional intelligence allows a person to understand and manage their
emotions, as well as recognize the emotions of others. Interpreting others
emotions helps a person avoids conflicts, looks at the situation from a different
perspective, and show flexible thinking. This suggests that emotional
intelligence is associated with creativity. Creativity allows you to find new
ways of solving the problem, think outside the box, and grow new
opportunities for innovation.
The article presents the ideas of D. Goleman, D. Simpson, E. Torrance, J.
Renzulli and others. A comparative analysis of the mental and emotional
intelligence has been carried out.
The article focuses on how emotional intelligence interacts with
creativity. A research or people of different age groups was conducted in order
to understand the development dynamics of the emotional intelligence and
creativity. The selection criterion was the age of the respondents. Respondents
were divided into two targeted groups: 20- to 35- year- old and from 36-to
50- year- old.
Based on the results, development dynamics of the emotional
intelligence and creativity, connections between individual scales of the two
phenomena are identified.
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHER TRAINING IN THE FINNISH EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Karapetyan I. , Hakobyan Sh.
Published: October 2024

The article presents in detail the principles of the Finnish educational
policy, which are the basis of the principles of school management and teacher
training. It presents the principles that are widely used in the process of
teacher training in developed European countries and the principles that are
characteristic mainly of the Finnish education system. We reveal the
peculiarities of the principles of Finnish teacher training by presenting the
theories of adaptation of education and masterful learning based on them.
The paper analyzes the principles of equality, continuity, teaching
evaluation, teaching research, and trust at the same time.
It presents the current stage of the teacher training process in the
education system in Finland, as well as the factors that form the principles of
teacher training, in particular the innovative policy of Finland in the field of
education.
The article analyzes the principles of systematization, consistency of state
policy, strategic direction of reforms, taking into account the socio-economic
goals of the country, correction and modernization of programs. It analyses as
a special feature, adaptive learning theories, examines in the context of which
evaluation approaches and standards. It singles out the principle of individual
development of Finnish teacher training. It is noted that it acts as an
alternative principle. The idea is emphasized that any principles of Finnish
teacher training are based on the principles of educational reforms, which are
the starting point in educational policy. The novelty of the research is that, as a
result of historical comparative analysis, trends and features of the formation
and development of Finnish teacher training principles were revealed.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY-PATRIOTIC UPBRINGING OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors: Hakobyan L. , Aganezova Sh.
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the process of organizing military-patriotic upbringing for schoolchildren and emphasizes the significance of patriotism. Patriotism, being an integral part of military-patriotic upbringing, serves as a fundamental principle and the primary aspect of socializing an individual. The article aims to underscore the importance of military-patriotic education for schoolchildren in contemporary society.

It outlines various extracurricular activities that can be implemented in schools to deepen students’ love for their homeland and national as well as universal values. Through these activities, students will come to appreciate the heroes among them and understand that protecting the motherland requires military patriotism. Additionally, the article briefly touches upon integrating information technologies into the educational system, acknowledging the 21st century as the era of computer technologies.

Through various computer programs, teachers can introduce students to the golden pages of our history, the lives of heroes, the everyday life of today’s border guards, and the heroic stories of brave soldiers guarding the borders of the motherland and drawing those same borders. In the article, we also discuss the role and significance of the family because it is a powerful force and a primary focus of the educational system. Together with schools, families fulfill the sacred duty of educating literate and patriotic citizens who will become defenders of the homeland in the future. They are envisioned as the future Armenian soldiers and strong supporters of the motherland.
REFLECTION OF THE BEIRUT NEWSPAPER “AZDAK” ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE DURING THE APRIL WAR
Authors: Sharoyan E.
Published: October 2024

The centuries-old presence of Armenians in the Middle East and the
active work of the Armenian periodical press also includes coverage of the
activities of Armenian lobbying organizations operating in the Diaspora,
including the Armenian National Committee.
The April 2016 war was the first large-scale aggression organized by
Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh since the ceasefire in 1994. During the
hostilities and in the following days, the Armenian National Committee was
active. organized protests and information campaigns, held meetings and
discussions with a number of political and public figures, widely covering the
events taking place in Nagorno-Karabakh and demanding a proper response
from the international community.
The 44-day war unleashed by Azerbaijan on September 27, 2020, and
the depopulation of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023 showed that the conflict
resolution process and the efforts of Armenians in its direction need coverage
and comprehensive analysis.
It is important for the Armenian historiography to assess the activities of
Armenian lobbying organizations operating in the Diaspora and to cover it on
the pages of the Armenian press in the Middle East. Among them, the daily
newspaper Azdak, published in Beirut during the April War, actively covers
the activities of the Armenian National Committee, the situation in NagornoKarabakh and Armenia, which presents it from a pro-nationalist position. The
novelty of this research is that until now Armenian historiography has not
studied the reaction of the Armenian National Committee in Armenian
periodicals published in the Armenian-dominated countries of the Middle
East.
FOLK THINKING AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOL FOR THE REGULATION OF ETHNIC BEHAVIOR
Authors: Sahakyan K.
Published: October 2024

The article refers to the verbal formulaic structures that strengthen the
self-composition of a person in extreme situations, which have been
crystalized and perceived by the people over time, becoming a unique tool for
self-defense.
Speech practices are very important from the point of view of the
preservation of the given ethnos and as embodiments of clarification of
thought, they are reflected in the decisive moments in the life of the nation or
people, especially in the context of great psychological tension (natural
disaster, flood, disaster, war, etc.). We see the formation of a verbal saying as a
unique result of the perceptive experience of the eternal mind or as a type of
oral tradition that arose on the basis of archetypal thinking. The phrases in
question have accompanied the humankind through history and have been
conceived by practices over the centuries, being accepted as traditional
behaviors in the given community, they influence the behavior of ethnocrats
and provide super-orienting references.
Stable phrases awaken stronger voice than our own: the speaker with
folk oral thinking speaks with a thousands of voices, captivates and humbles,
elevates what is described from the singular and temporary to the realm of
eternal existence. In an extreme state, we implement the forms and content of
speech that our mental world needs and that correspond to the content of our
life.
Priority areas for improving the efficiency of HR management
Authors: Минаков А.В. , Эриашвили Н.Д.
Published: October 2024

Статья посвящена изучению современных тенденций повышения эффективности HR-менеджмента. В настоящее время бесперебойное функционирование компании во многом зависит от эффективного управления человеческими ресурсами. В быстро меняющейся и развивающейся глобальной конкурентной среде компании, которые хотят добиться успехов, быть эффективными, начали осознавать необходимость цифровой трансформации HR-менеджмента, когда классические и аналоговые HR-процессы переносятся в цифровую сферу. В рамках исследования проанализирован теоретический материал и статистические данные относительно развития сегмента HR-технологий в России, на основе статистических показателей по теме исследования сделаны выводы по существующим тенденциям. Авторами сделаны выводы о проблемах развития и преимуществе цифровизации HR-менеджмента, эффективности обучения сотрудников и оценки соискателей. Цифровизация в сфере человеческих ресурсов повышает эффективность HR-менеджмента за счет экономии времени, возможностей автоматической обработки большого количества данных, повышения качества кадровых процессов.

The article is devoted to the study of modern trends in increasing the efficiency of HR management. Currently, the smooth functioning of a company largely depends on effective human resource management. In a rapidly changing and developing global competitive environment, companies that want to achieve success and be effective have begun to realize the need for digital transformation of HR management, when classical and analog HR processes are transferred to the digital sphere. The study analyzes theoretical material and statistical data on the development of the HR technology segment in Russia, based on statistical indicators on the topic of the study, conclusions are drawn on existing trends. The authors make conclusions about the development problems and the advantage of digitalization of HR management, the effectiveness of employee training and the assessment of applicants. Digitalization in the field of human resources increases the efficiency of HR management by saving time, automatic processing of large amounts of data, and improving the quality of personnel processes.
Analyzing the heavy rainfall event of July 2011 in Niigata using ground, satellite and radar rainfalls
Authors: GAUTAM NARAYAN PRASAD , FUJIOKA SUSUMU , FUKAMI KAZUHIKO
Published: October 2024

In recent years the application of radar and satellite precipitation observations has become increasingly useful in poorly gauged areas. However, understanding the relationships between these data sources and ground observations is vital to correct the datasets and improve their application in hydrological studies. In this study we analyzed the spatial and temporal relationships between Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation-Near Real Time (GSMaP_NRT) data set with radar and ground observations at downstream of Shinano River, Japan.  GSMap_NRT observation showed better relationship with ground observations for longer-duration observations (eg. 3, 6, 12 and 18 hours) than hourly observations. The GSMap_NRT showed excellent relationship with ground rainfall at satellite observation time compared to non-observation time. Comparison of radar observations at various time scales and spatial resolutions showed that radar estimates at smaller-time-interval ratio and lower-spatial-scale ratio are better than longer-time-interval ratio and higher-spatial-scale ratio. We also observed that radar precipitation estimate well-represent the areal averaged precipitation of ground observations. Results from this study showed that radar precipitation estimates could serve as very important input to improve merging of ground and satellite precipitation as well satellite rainfall improvement systems.
Assessment of rainfall trend over Periyar Vaigai Command area of Tamil Nadu
Authors: C DHARANI , MARAGATHAM N. , GEETHALAKSHMI V. , RAMANATHAN SP. , KANNAN BALAJI
Published: October 2024

Rainfall trend analysis is critical for studying the effects of climate change. The most crucial aspect of understanding climate change at the basin level is, how it will affect water usage, planning, and development. The present study has been attempted to analyze the trend of annual and seasonal rainfall data over Periyar Vaigai Command area from 1982 – 2021 (40 years) employing different trend analysis methods i.e., Mann-Kendall test for trend significance, Sequential Mann-Kendall test for assessment of start and end of trend, Sen’s slope test for trend magnitude, Innovative Trend Analysis for combination of trends and linear regression analysis for trend detection. Statistically positive trend was detected in summer season using all methods whereas, annual and SWM rainfall showed a statistically significant decreasing trend. Winter and NEM rainfall resulted with no significant trend. The results from this study helps to adopt various water management practices and useful for policy makers to prepare appropriate mitigation strategies.
Lightning activity in India an important cause of increase in fatalities
Authors: Ranalakar Manish , Giri R. K. , Pathak Laxmi
Published: October 2024

With Recent increase in deaths due to lightning activity in India we are posed with a question - are these fatalities related to increase in the lightning activity owing to climate change?  The IPCC report (2013) projects global warming of 1-5 °C by the end of 21st Century. The global warming is closely related to increased concentration of greenhouse gases. Previous studies have shown that on different temporal and spatial scales small increases in surface temperature leads to increase in thunderstorm and lightning activity. The lightning induced deaths are on the rise especially in the tropical south Asia and Africa but IPCC report does not explicitly deals with lightning activity and its future projection. Studies on this aspect become all the more important as the subgrid scale phenomena such as convective clouds and hence lightning are poorly resolved and taken in to account by climate models.
In order to address this issue we have analyzed trends of lightning activity, surface temperature, upper tropospheric water vapour, cloud ice, Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) and aerosols. We also present correlation of these parameters with lightning activity using lightning flash rate data of Lightning Imaging Sensor aboard TRMM, TRMM Level -2 Precipitation Radar data, gridded temperature data of IMD, aerosol data acquired by MODIS.
The result indicates that upper tropospheric temperature rise is more than surface temperature rise. This imply stable atmosphere with fewer thunderstorms. The increased convection transports additional water vapour into upper troposphere. The water vapour acts as green house has by absorbing infrared radiation emitted by the surface of the Earth. This results in more warming in the upper troposphere than at the surface and stabilizing of the atmosphere. However, results also show that within the thunderstorm the instability measured by CAPE is positively correlated with lightning activity.
This paradox of stabilization of global mean atmosphere with increase in lighting activity leads us to conclude that tough thunderstorm activity has subdued but those develop are much more explosive producing more lightning activity and perhaps lead to more fatalities.
Desertification of Bengal Dryland Areas Possible under Projected Climate Conditions
Authors: Bera Kartic , Newcomer Michelle E. , Banik Pabitra
Published: October 2024

Drylands are some of the most sensitive areas to climate change and human activities around the globe. Assessment of future climate trend scenarios provides valuable practical information for dryland management decision-making. According to Huang et al. (2017), more than 50% of global drylands will expand by this century, with a maximum (78%) of newly expanded dryland occurring in developing countries. To understand the potential for expansion of drylands and desertification, we examine critical predictor variables (temperature and precipitation) of Bengal dryland expansion to guide early actions to mitigate and prevent desertification. Using trend analysis of bias-corrected CMIP6 projected climate change data for temperature and precipitation (2022-2041), results indicate future dryland expansion is possible from increases in temperature and declines in monsoonal precipitation. Over the next two decades (2022-2041), Bengal dryland areas will be 0.1-0.5°C warmer, and rainfall will decrease by 2.57-13.43cm total during the monsoon period. Given these variables are critical predictors of dryland expansion because of their role in driving evapotranspiration and soil moisture deficits; we anticipate an increase in the population affected by water scarcity, land degradation, and desertification. Our work provides information critical for effective dryland management, biodiversity conservation, and land-use planning under future climate conditions.
Impact of meteorological parameters on black carbon mass concentrations over Silicon City “ Bengaluru, Southern part of India” – A Case Study
Authors: Gowda Jaswanth , Pasha G S Munawar , Tiwari Suresh , Shivashankara G P
Published: October 2024

In the context of Bengaluru, the impact of black carbon (BC) aerosols on regional climate dynamics emerges as a crucial area of investigation. Due to the lack of high-resolution BC data, it was collected at 5 different locations in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from January 2019 to December 2019. The mean mass concentration of BC was 5.91 microg m-3, whereas the higher mass concentration of BC was 7.71 microg m-3 over the city railway station and the lower (3.69 microg m-3) was in Jayanagara. The contribution of BC in higher-traffic and industrial locations was approximately 41% higher than the residential locations, which indicates a large fraction of soot particles are from anthropogenic activities mainly from fossil fuel combustion. The seasonal concentrations of BC have also exhibited a large variability, with the highest sequence in magnitude during the winter season (9 microg m-3) followed by the summer (6.3 microg m-3), post-monsoon (5.8 microg m-3) and monsoon (3.4 microg m-3) seasons during the study period. The concentrations of BC during the monsoon season were very low as compared to the winter season due to the impact of the washout effect. The BC was negatively significantly correlated (-0.70) with rainfall indicating the washout effect, however, during the winter season, it was due to impact of boundary layer condition. Overall (annually) the mean concentrations of BC have increased by around 55% within five years over the urban region, which indicates the impact of man-made activities. The higher mass concentration of BC over Bangalore in the southern part of India, indicates serious implications for the regional climate that need to be investigated and mitigated. Finally, the study suggests that immediate action is required to mitigate the emission of BC into the urban environment in the southern part of India.
Satellite based analysis of rapid intensification of Super Cyclone Amphan
Authors: Khadke Chinmay , Mohapatra Mrutyunjay , Nandwani Namit
Published: October 2024

Tropical Cyclones (TCs) are formidable natural hazards with destructive impacts on life and property along the tropical belt. TCs are responsible for multiple hazards such as riverine and urban floods, extreme winds, and lightning, storm surge significantly amplifying the threats they pose. Rapid Intensification (RI), defined as a sudden increase in Maximum Sustained Winds (MSWs) by 30 kt or more in 24 h, has been a growing concern. These events, characterized by a swift escalation in MSW are challenging to the forecasters and remain a considerable operational challenge, amplifying risks for coastal communities. Numerical modeling also struggles to predict RI, with limitations in describing inner core convective scale processes cited as a major limitation. Monitoring and assessing TCs heavily rely on satellite-based observations due to the absence of adequate in-situ measurements over the ocean. In the present study, we examine Super Cyclonic Storm (SuCS) Amphan, the first Super Cyclone of this century, that formed over the Bay of Bengal in 2020 using satellite imagery and derived products available in near-real time to monitor and identify the early signatures for the RI. It is observed that the intensification is intricately tied to substantial expansions in both the outer and inner core sizes along with its symmetricity before the RI. Notably, no significant alterations in size are observed between the very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS) and SuCS stages. The convection characteristics of TCs are found to provide crucial markers of their intensification, with a particular emphasis on polar satellite-based passive microwave imagery for analyzing embedded convection and early eye detection. Key observations indicate that inner convective ring patterns, identified through 37Ghz microwave imagery in lower-level convection, act as precursors to rapid intensification. Concurrently, the outer ring pattern observed during the mid-life course is found to permit further intensification of the system.
¿Por qué estudiar? ¿Para qué estudiar? ¿Hasta cuándo estudiar? Una experiencia para promover la motivación del estudiante universitario
Authors: Bascuas Hernández Javier , Mañas Martínez Ana Belén
Published: October 2024

La formación es un proceso largo que requiere de una motivación constante y persistente. Es por ello por lo que se ha llevado a cabo una actividad con la que se ha pretendido la reflexión por los alumnos sobre la importancia de buscar permanentemente la consecución de un fin académico. La actividad, desarrollada con los alumnos del 2º curso del Grado de Fisioterapia de la USJ, se planteó mediante la presentación a los alumnos de una serie de preguntas sobre las que debían reflexionar en grupo. Los resultados muestran que esta experiencia ha resultado positiva al permitirles reflexionar de manera individual y consensuar con otros las respuestas a preguntas de índole personal. Al hacerles recapacitar sobre la oportunidad que significa llevar a cabo unos estudios universitarios. A los docentes les ha permitido conocer la impresión de los alumnos sobre aspectos que pueden ayudarles en la consecución de sus objetivos. Training is a long process that requires constant and persistent motivation. That is why an activity has been carried out with the aim of encouraging students to reflect on the importance of constantly seeking to achieve an academic goal. The activity, developed with the second year students of the Physiotherapy Degree at USJ, was proposed by presenting a series of questions to the students on which they had to reflect in groups. The results show that this experience has been positive by allowing them to reflect individually and reach a consensus with others on personal questions. By making them think about the opportunity that university studies represent, it has allowed teachers to know the impression of the students on aspects that can help them in achieving their objectives.
“Boom respiratorio”: una actividad para el aprendizaje en Afecciones Médicas
Authors: Bascuas Hernández Javier , Mañas Martínez Ana Belén
Published: October 2024

El planteamiento para el desarrollo de esta actividad se encuadra dentro de la Gamificación. Se ha realizado con los alumnos de los grupos A, B, C y D de la asignatura de Afecciones médicas I del segundo curso del Grado de Fisioterapia en la Universidad San Jorge. Se formaron grupos de un máximo de seis componentes. Durante las sesiones docentes señaladas, se presentó a los alumnos cuatro diapositivas conteniendo cada una cuatro aseveraciones sobre un tema concreto. El docente generó un debate sobre el motivo por el que cada cuestión planteada responde a su veracidad o falsedad. Los resultados obtenidos muestran como la preparación de los alumnos para esta actividad, su intervención durante la misma y participación ha sido óptima. Los alumnos consideraron positiva la actividad y los docentes pudimos detectar lagunas en transmisión de la información. Los alumnos pudieron consolidar los conocimientos previos sobre la misma y enfocar de mejor manera su estudio. Todos los alumnos participaron activamente. El hecho de llevar a cabo esta actividad durante una sesión habitual permitió volver a captar la atención de los alumnos.
Effect of Nigella sativa extract on the elevation of serum MDA levels in aluminum-induced oxidative stress in rats
Authors: Qurnianingsih Ema , Wungu Citrawati , Khaerunnisa Siti , Lukitasari Lina , Humairah Ira , Rimbun Rimbun , Prabowo Gwenny , Ansori Arif
Published: October 2024

Aluminum (Al) constitutes approximately 8% of the Earth's surface. Al is extensively used in various industrial applications, including medicines, food additives, cosmetics and farming practices. However, Al poses a risk to human health when it enters the body, potentially leading to various pathological conditions. Nigella sativa, known for its active compound thymoquinone (TQ), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. TQ is recognized for its potential in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. This study aimed to explore the effect of N. sativa extract (NSE) in preventing the elevation of malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the blood serum of rats subjected to aluminum-induced oxidative stress. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into four groups. Groups K1 and K2 were fed a standard diet, while groups K3 and K4 received NSE at doses 200 mg/kg/day and 400 mg/kg/day, respectively, administrated through oral gavage. After two weeks of NSE pretreatment, groups K2, K3, and K4 were exposed to AlCl3 (34 mg/kg, oral gavage) for an additional three weeks. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in body weight or hemoglobin levels among the groups. Interestingly, a significant reduction in MDA level (P < 0.05) was observed among groups. Notably, MDA levels were lower in the NSE-treated and control groups compared to the AlCl3-exposed group. In conclusion, NSE may have a positive effect against oxidative stress induced by Al exposure.
Design and Assessment of a solar collector system for low-cost, pollution-free cooking and grilling applications
Authors: HASSAN Ahmed
Published: October 2024

Recently, using solar energy for several purposes has become very important to preserve the environment, reduce pollution, and reduce consumption. Examples of these applications are cooking, barbecuing, desalination, and generating electrical power. Solar oomph is extremely important in providing the energy used in cooking. In the current work, a solar collector consisting of six flexible reflective panels was designed and assembled for solar cooking and grilling operations in the city of Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. Pots of different sizes have been prepared for cooking operations, as well as a grid for grilling operations. They are installed at the center of the collection of reflected rays from the solar center, in addition to a movable stand and a manual system for directing the direction of the falling sunlight.
The current solar energy system provides an estimated power of about 2,300 watts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It took 16 minutes to cook 2700 grams of vegetables with the current system and less than two minutes to boil 2 liters of water. Grilling a whole chicken weighing 800 grams, cut in half, takes about ten minutes. Cooking was also done inside the kitchen using a solar energy source by transferring heat from the solar concentrator's absorber to a 35-diameter pipe filled with vegetable oil as a heat transfer fluid. The absorber temperature reached 321 degrees Celsius, while the internal cooking stove registered 129 degrees. The storage of collected heat and how it is transferred to indoor cooking processes were also studied.
Experimental study on potential protective effect of camel milk on cholesterol-induced fatty liver disease of Albino Rats
Authors: Mustafa Ayman , Elgenaidi Abdalla , Abukhattala Emhemed
Published: October 2024

Background: Fatty liver disease is considered to be the most common cause of persistently elevated liver enzymes in the general population and is significantly associated with higher body mass index and metabolic syndrome. Aim: The study was designed to investigate the therapeutic effect of camel milk on fatty diet-induced dyslipidemia and liver dysfunction in albino rats. Methods: 32 Wister Albino rats of both sexes with an average weight of 151.16±11.68 gm were divided into 4 groups. Group I (control group): The rats received standard ration. Group II: rats received a high-fat diet (HFD). Group III: free access to fresh milk plus a standard ration and group IV: rats were free access to fresh milk plus high fat diet. By end of experiment, 32 blood samples were collected and delivered promptly to the laboratory for biochemical examination. Numerical data were analyzed to determine the difference between means. Results: The result revealed that the mean of FBG, blood lipid, and liver enzymes were significantly different (P<0.05) between experimental groups. It showed the mean values of TC and TG were significantly (P<0.05) decreased in groups III and IV while it was increased in group II. Whereas mean values of ALT and AST showed a significant (P<0.05) increase in group II and decreased in groups III and IV. Conclusion: According to the observed favorable therapeutic effects of camel's milk on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and dyslipidemia. The consumption of camel milk may be considered a nutraceutical and health booster in NAFLD patients and related circumstances.
DYSTOCIA DUE TO POSTURAL DEFECT AND HYDROCEPHALIC FETUS IN A PRIMER UDA EWE
Authors: Kuzayed Imaben , Josiah Ponzing , Bakari Musa , Unanam Essieneffiok , Ayinla Ajani
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
Dystocia, or difficult parturition, is considered as an obstetrical emergency in sheep production that can affect both the ewe and fetus. In a primer ewe dystocia can be particularly challenging due to their anatomical and physiological factors or due to their smaller pelvic area and inexperience with parturition. This report presents a case of dystocia due to malpresentation, malposture and hydrocephalic fetus in a year old primer Uda ewe. A pregnant ewe at term weigh 26.5kg was presented to the Large Animal Clinic Unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Jos with the chief complaint of difficulty at parturition. History revealed that the ewe is a primer and had been observed to be straining two days before presentation. A detailed obstetrical examination revealed persistent straining, presentation of a forelimb of one of the fetuses seen hanging outside of the vulva with the right limb flexed backwards, lateral deviation of the head, bruxism, ticks were seen around the perineum and the ewe was recumbent. A further examination on the fetuses revealed a dead fetus as evidenced by absence of pedal reflex. The fetuses were delivered through manipulation and manual traction. There was an uneventful marked recovery of the ewe following intervention.
The role of Shock Index and its derivatives in predicting mortality in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors: Saribas Mehmet , Aygun Ali , Kara Furkan , Koksal Adem , Caltekin Ibrahim
Published: October 2024

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), a life-threatening emergency, causes significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The mortality rate for UGIB is approximately 10%, but this rate rises to 15% in hemodynamically unstable patients. Identifying factors related to mortality and morbidity can help early detection of critical patient groups, guiding initial treatment approaches and patient management for clinicians. This study aims to investigate the performance of the Shock Index (SI) and its derivatives in predicting mortality. In the study, patients diagnosed with UGIB who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) between 2022 and 2024 were analyzed retrospectively. Patients aged 18 and over who were confirmed to have UGIB following internal medicine and/or gastroenterology consultation and were subsequently admitted to the hospital were included in the study. Of the 201 patients included in the study, 112 (55.7%) were male, with a mean age of 70.68±16.617. In-hospital mortality occurred in 17 patients (8.5%), and 30-day mortality was observed in 22 patients (10.9%). When examining the area under the curve (AUC), Age-SI (ASI) showed the best performance in predicting in-hospital mortality (AUC 0.837), followed by Age-Modified Shock Index (AMSI, AUC 0.829), MSI (AUC 0.810), and SI (AUC 0.806). ASI and AMSI can be calculated easily, cost-effectively, quickly, and practically at the time of ED presentation in UGIB patients, aiding in the early identification of critical patient groups and guiding clinicians.
Selective protease inhibitors from secondary metabolites of Philippine medicinal plants against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus: A computational veterinary drug discovery approach
Authors: Guzman John , Dulay Albert , Orosco Fredmoore
Published: October 2024

Background:
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is a recurring coronavirus that causes severe diarrhea in pigs with high mortality and morbidity rates, especially in neonatal pigs. Despite the availability of vaccines, their efficacy is limited owing to antigenic differences between the vaccine and field strains, which poses a challenge to infection control. Antiviral drugs targeting conserved PEDV proteins show promise for complementing vaccination strategies. PEDV Nsp3 (PL2Pro) and Nsp5 (3CLPro) are essential proteases vital for viral replication, making them attractive targets for drug development against PEDV.
Aim:
To address the lack of therapeutics against recurring PEDV outbreaks and bridge the gap in the application of bioinformatics in veterinary drug discovery, this study aimed to discover compounds that inhibit PEDV proteases from Philippine medicinal plants by applying a modified virtual screening methodology that considers the physiology of swine hosts.
Methods:
This study employed a library of 690 metabolites from Philippine medicinal plants to screen for potential protease inhibitors targeting PEDV PL2Pro and 3CLPro. This includes evaluating the binding affinity, pharmacokinetics, dynamic stability, and critical binding site residues. Compounds demonstrating high affinity underwent a modified ADMET analysis, considering the enteric localization of the virus and potential toxicity to swine hosts. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations assessed compound stability under physiological swine conditions.
Results:
The study identified Bisandrographolide from Andrographis paniculata, CID 162866964 from Euphorbia neriifolia, and betulinic acid from Vitex negundo and Ocimum basilicum as metabolites that bind favorably and selectively to PEDV 3CLPro and have excellent pharmacokinetic properties and dynamic stability. In contrast, no selective inhibitor for PL2pro passed the same criteria.
Conclusion:
Employing the modified virtual screening protocol tailored for swine host considerations, the compounds identified in this study are anticipated to exert inhibitory effects against PEDV without off-target binding to analogous swine proteases and receptors. CID 162866964, bisandrographolide, and betulinic acid show promise for developing potent antivirals against PEDV.
Does Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure Practices Promote Customer Brand Perception? The Moderating Effect of Customers’ Sustainability Responsiveness
Authors: Md. Amanullah  , Moni Habibur Rahman , Tumpa Khadiza Khatun , Islam Sayed Azharul
Published: October 2024

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects have garnered considerable attention in corporate management on a global scale in recent times. As a result, researchers have paid notable attention to this subject. Though numerous studies have already explored various aspects of ESG in the context of emerging economies like Bangladesh, there is limited evidence on whether ESG practices promote customer brand perception (CBP). This study measures the impact of ESG on CBP deploying structural equation modeling in an emerging economy by analyzing the responses of 450 samples in accordance with the philosophies of triple bottom line theory and signaling theory. The results indicate that sustainability responsiveness, social and environmental disclosure practices, and CBP are positively impacted. Customers’ enhanced level of sustainability responsiveness strengthens the influence of governance disclosures in choosing a brand, while weakens the impact of environmental and social disclosures. However, the study concludes there is no significant effect of governance disclosures on CBP. The findings also reveal that social issues have the strongest impact on CBP among the ESG parameters. As sustainability concerns increase, customers either demand more sustainability performance from brands or their impression of the brands declines correspondingly. The study outlines a customer’s viewpoint on the requirements of ESG and sustainability concerns, which will contribute organizations to adopt appropriate ESG strategies and address sustainability challenges to win over customers and strengthen their brand image.
Sphinx 2023-2024
Authors: Janhunen Juha
Published: October 2024

Sphinx årsbok 2023-2024
Reconnecting to the natural world -Through animals and nature-based activities
Authors: Badiale Cecilia Sofia , Forsgren Mahoney Therese , Dunkel-Dürr Eva-Peter , Pihlblad Tove , Tomićević-Dubljević Jelena , Lidfors Lena , Pálsdóttir Anna María
Published: October 2024

The international master’s program, Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-Being, leads to a Master of Science degree specializing in environmental psychology. The program covers health-promoting outdoor environments throughout the lifespan, evidence-based health design, occupational aspects, and the One Health concept. One of the courses offered is Nature and Animal-Assisted Interventions (MP0009), which focuses on occupations, occupational performance, and values performed with natural elements and/or animals in indoor or outdoor settings, i.e., a place independent occupational performance for health promotion. This fact sheet is a final assignment of the student´s work, presented at the NAAI course conference in 2024.
Going outside to reach inside : nature and animal-assisted interventions (NAAI) - A bridge to our embodied experiences
Authors: Apelqvist Matilda , Sandsborg Amanda , Schildt Marc , Fagerberg Maria , Tomićević-Dubljević Jelena , Lidfors Lenda , Pálsdóttir Anna María
Published: October 2024

The international master program Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-Being leads to a Master of Science degree specializing in Environmental psychology. The program covers topics on health-promoting outdoor environments throughout the lifespan, evidence-based health design, occupational aspects and the One Health concept. One of the courses offered is Nature and Animal-Assisted Interventions (MP0009), which focuses on occupations, occupational performance and values performed with natural elements and/or animals in indoor or outdoor settings, i.e. a place independent occupational performances for health promotion. The abstract and the poster in this fact sheet were presented at the course conference, the final moment at the NAAI course spring 2024.
Study of Published Urdu Travelogues about Iran
Authors: Sami Ullah Dr
Published: October 2024

The tradition of travelogue writing in Urdu began in the late nineteenth century. In that period, the Urdu translation of the books related to Iran, written by the English scholars and different personalities, paved the way for the creation of travelogues of Iran in Urdu. As this tradition of travelogue writing in Urdu got popular, the travelogues partially or completely related to Iran also increased in numbers. Having diverse styles, these travelogues may be divided into different kinds in terms of the objectives and motivations of their authors. In this article, a collection of travelogues of Iran published in Urdu is being presented that will be helpful in research about travelogue writing and especially about different aspects of Iranology.
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Determination of Beneficial Insect and Mite Species in the Vineyard Areas of Hazro District (Diyarbakır)
Authors: Sermen Ramazan , Kaplan Mehmet
Published: October 2024

There are many insect and mite species from different order sand families that cause damage to vineyards. Therefore, it is important to use biotechnical methods as well as biological and chemical control in a certain combination in the fight against harmful species in order to preserve the natural balance between living things in the ecosystem. In this way, it will be possible to protect and support the beneficial insect and mite fauna in the fight and control of harmful insects. For this purpose, the study was carried out weekly in two vineyards of 10 decares each between 2021-2022 years to check beneficial insect and mite species in the vine yard areas in Hürriyet and Yazgı neighborhoods of Hazro District of Diyarbakır Province. In this study, prey species were collected using the sweep net, Japanese umbrella, as well as the visual inspection method. The study yielded findings on Coccinella septempunctata (Linnaeus), which belongs to the Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) family, as well as Hyperaspis quadrimaculata (Redtenbacher), Hippodamia variegata (Goeze), and Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens), all of which belong to the Chrysopidae (Neuroptera) and Macaroeris nidicolens (Walckenaer, andTh), belonging to the Salticidae (Araneae) family. A total of 6 predator species, including Xysticus sp. belonging to the (Araneae) family, needs to be clarified.