bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pembuatan Media Edukasi Keluarga Sehat Terhadap Kader PKK Revitalisasi Bahasa Ibu Sebagai Upaya Pembentukan Karakter Bangsa
Authors: Hikmah Nurul
Published: May 2023

Pembuatan Media Edukasi Keluraga sehat terhadap kader PKK Revitalisasi bahasa ibu sebagai upaya pembentukan karakter bangsa Pelatihan ini di khususkan terhadap ibu hamil. Pendampingan pada ibu hamil di Kampung KB diharapkan dapat mencegah dan menanggulangi stunting periode 1000 HPK. Kalayak sasaran kegiatan adalah Ibu hamil sebanyak 200 orang terdiri dari 20 ibu hamil di wilayah Kampung KB di Kota Samarinda dan 20 ibu hamil di wilayah Kampung KB. Pendampingan dilakukan pada bulan Agustus sampai Desember 2022 dengan menerapkan media edukasi berupa booklet, kartu pantau konsumsi Tablet Fe dan PMT ibu hamil KEK. Dibentuk kelompok kader kesehatan sebanyak 4 orang pada masing-masing Kampung KB, kader diberikan pelatihan tentang pencegahan dan penangulangan stunting serta cara pendampingan pemantauan konsumsi Tablet Fe dan PMT ibu hamil KEK, kemudian kader memberikan Edukasi Masyarakat Sehat Sejahtera (EMaSS) : edukasi dan pendampingan pada ibu hamil. Terjadi peningkatan signifikan rata-rata pengetahuan dan sikap kader kesehatan sesudah pelatihan 3 hari di kedua Kampung KB. Pelatihan dan pembinaan kader kesehatan ibu hamil dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap 5 kader. Pendampingan 20 ibu hamil secara signifikan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan dalam pencegahan dan stunting. Upaya pencegahan stunting, perlu kegiatan berkelanjutan dengan memberdayakan kader terlaih untuk mendampingi ibu hamil sampai melahirkan dan anak berusia 5 tahun menuju Kampung KB bebas stunting
Pelatihan Pengembangan Posyandu Remaja dengan Pendekatan Kolaborasi Interprofesi Kesehatan (Application Mother And Baby) Sarana Promotif Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak
Authors: Ula Zumrotul , Rahagia Rasi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang Peran Posyandu Sebagai Pusat Informasi Kesehatan Ibu Dan Anak di Medoka Semampir, Kec. sukolilo, Kota. Surabaya. Dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengembangan Program Posyandu, remaja Peran posyandu dalam meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan ibu dan anak, dan Posyandu sebagai pusat informasi kesehatan masyarakat, kajian ini mengunakan metode kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, Focus Group Discussion, dan studi pustaka. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah para kader posyandu, para kader PKK Desa, tenaga medis, dan para anggota posyandu. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa Persepsi masyarakat terhadap Program Posyandu cukup postif, Posyandu memiliki peranan penting dalam meningkatan kualitas kesehatan ibu dan anak melalui proses pelayanan kesehatan, dan Posyandu sudah menjadi pusat informasi kesehatan masyarakat.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Konten Digital untuk Mendukung Proses Pembelajaran Daring Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Kudus
Authors: Hariyadi Ahmad
Published: May 2023

Pelatihan Pembuatan Konten Digital Untuk Mendukung Proses Pembelajaran Daring Bagi Guru SD Kudus. Sekolah negeri yang berada di wilayah Kota Kudus. Situasi pembelajaran daring menimbulkan tantangan dan permasalahan bagi guru dan siswa. Berdasarkan hasil identifikasi terdapat permasalahan yaitu tuntutan dan kebutuhan guru untuk meningkatkan keterampilannya dalam membuat media untuk mendukung pembelajaran online di masa pandemi COVID-19. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, solusi yang telah diusulkan adalah dengan mengadakan pelatihan pembuatan bahan ajar multimedia. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah sosialisasi, pelatihan, refleksi diri, dan simulasi. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan PKM ini adalah: (1) kesesuaian materi dengan yang diinginkan oleh guru SDN Jelambar Baru 01, (2) mendapat respon positif dari guru dengan bukti kehadiran 100% dan kegiatan interaktif 67%, dan, (3) beberapa peserta memahami materi yang telah disampaikan dan yang ditandai dengan peningkatan penggunaan penggunaan power point 7%, Google Meet 7%, Props 40%, dan video snimation sebesar 25%.
Pelatihan Strategy Pembelajaran Listening Comprehension Melalui E–Learning Audio Visual Method dalam Meningkatkan English Vocabulary Skill
Authors: Abas Totoh Tauhidin
Published: May 2023

Pelatihan Strategy Pembelajaran Listening Comprehension Melalui E–Learning Visual Method Dalam Meningkatkan English Vocabulary Skill. Berangkat dari permasalahan yang dihadapi saat ini, seperti halnya hasil dari pengamatan awal (first observasion) dimana keberadaan kondisi pembelajaran mahasiswa dari hasil pengamatan dosen antara lain; (1) Rendahnya tingkat kemampuan dalam memahami Kosa-kata Bahasa Inggris (English Vocabulary), (2) Rendahnya perhatian terhadap materi yang diajarkan, (3) Rendahnya rasa tanggungjawab dalam merespon tugas-tugas yang diberikan, (3) Rata-rata nilai yang diperoleh tergolong rendah hanya 60% dilihat dari hasil UTS dan UAS dari jumlah banyaknya peserta. Pelatihan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Ceramah dan Praktek yaitu:Memberikan pemebelajaran dan Pelatihan Strategy Pembelajaran Listening Comprehension Melalui E–Learning Visual Method Dalam Meningkatkan English Vocabulary Skill.. Adapun tujuan utama dari kegiatan pelatihan ini bermaksud mefasilitasi mahasiswa unsika dalam meningkatkan kemampuan dalam pemahaman terhadap materi yang diajarkan. Sementara jumlah participan dalam pelatihan  ini sebanyak satu orang anggota pelatih dan     30 orang mahasiswa. Pelatihan ini akan dianalisa secara serius Ada pun Target Luaran yang diharapkan hasil dari pelatihan ini dapat memberikan kontribusi sebuah strategi pembelajaran listening melalui E-learning, serta dapat dipublikasikan melalui Jurnal Nasional dalam bentuk Article atau Media Cetak lainya.
Transient characteristics simulation of total ionizing dose effect on Si n-metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor under different gate voltage
Authors: Zhang Lin , Ma Lin-Dong , Du Lin , Li Yan-Bo , Xu Xian-Feng , Huang Xin-Rong ,   School of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China,   Shanghai Institute of Precision Measurement and Test, Shanghai 200031, China
Published: May 2023

In this work, we establish a novel numerical model of total ionizing dose effect and use it to simulate the radiation degradation of Si n-metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (NMOSFET) under different bias voltages. The model is based on the capture/emission process of traps, and is used to simulate the transient characteristics of semiconductor devices under total ionizing dose effect. In the simulation, the changes of trapped holes in Si/SiO2 interface and gate oxide layer are extracted, and it is found that the number of trapped holes at different positions tends to be saturated with the increase of the total dose. When the radiation bias voltage is positive, the degradation amplitude of the threshold voltage is significantly higher than that when the radiation bias voltage is negative. Whether the gate is applied with positive bias or negative bias during the radiation, the degradation amplitude of the threshold voltage shows a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase of the absolute value of radiation bias voltage. Radiation bias voltage also has a certain effect on the annealing effect after radiation. If a gate bias voltage is applied to the device during the annealing, the electrical characteristics recovery amplitude of the device is lower than that under zero bias voltage.
Monte-Carlo simulation of mass density field coupled dynamics for microstructural evolution of Fe-Cr binary alloys
Authors: Shi Fang-Jie , Li Nan , Guo Jun-Ming , Chen Bai-Yi , Li Sa-Teng , Liu Hao-Liang , Guo Jian-Ye , Li Qian-Wu , Li Ye-Fei , Xiao Bing ,   Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute, Suzhou 215004, China,   State Key Lab of Power Equipment and Insulation, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China,   State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Published: May 2023

The phase transformation kinetics and micro-structure evolutions of four different Fe-Cr binary alloys, i.e. Fe-Cr (12.8%), Fe-Cr (20.0%), Fe-Cr (30.0%) and Fe-Cr (40.0%) at 673 K, are investigated by using the kinetic Monte-Carlo simulation combined with spatial coarse-grained mass density field description. For all studied Fe-Cr alloys, it is found that the number density of Cr-rich precipitate undergoes a rather rapid increasing at the nucleation stage and then gradually decreases with the simulation time increasing in the coarsening stage during aging. Increasing the Cr concentration in Fe-Cr alloy can significantly reduce the duration of nucleation and the time interval between nucleation and coarsening. From the coarse-grained mass density field models of Cr-rich precipitates at different aging stages for the four Fe-Cr alloys, we discover that the Cr-rich phase shows the isolated spherical particle-like morphology for the aged Fe-Cr (12.8%) alloy, revealing the nucleation and growth (NG) mechanism. Meanwhile, the Cr-rich precipitates possess a characteristic three-dimensional interconnected microstructure, a signature of spinodal decomposition mechanism. Otherwise, the Cr-rich phase morphology in Fe-Cr (20.0%) exhibits the characteristics of both NG mechanism and SD mechanism. It is also found that the short-range order parameter of Cr atoms in Fe-Cr alloy is indeed very sensitive to the change of atomic structure at the early stage of aging or nucleation stage, which, however, is almost independent of the changing of morphology of Cr-precipitates in the later coarsening process. Finally, the phase transformation kinetics of Cr-rich precipitates during aging are analyzed by calculating the phase volume fraction, average diameter and number density, concluding that the Cr-rich phase growth kinetics in Fe-Cr (20.0%) alloy can be described by the well-known Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner law in the coarsening stage. However, the coarsening kinetics of Fe-Cr (12.8%), Fe-Cr (30.0%) and Fe-Cr (40.0%) alloys are not caused by the LSW mechanism.
Transcranial Ultrasonography Doppler in Detecting Clinical Outcome of Term Neonates with Perinatal Asphyxia: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Solanki Jayesh R , . Janakiram
Published: May 2023

Introducton: Perinatal asphyxia is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in full-term neonates, where due to the hypoxic insult, mortality and various morbidities happens. So, it is important to predict both the outcomes to aid in patient management, as well as to counsel the caregivers regarding the outcome of the patient, especially the neurological outcome. Aim: To determine the usefulness of abnormal Resistive Index (RI) values on transcranial USG doppler and its association with clinical outcomes in term neonates with perinatal asphyxia. Materials and Methods: This prospective longitudinal study was conducted in the extramural Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Rukmani Chainani NICU of Sir Sayaji General (SSG) Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, from June 2020 to November 2021. Study was conducted among a cohort of 174 term newborns with perinatal asphyxia admitted in both intramural and extramural NICU of SSG Hospital Vadodara. Neurodevelopmental assessment was done by Amiel-tison scoring system, done at birth, at the time of discharge, at three and six months of age with simultaneous RI value monitoring by a trained radiology resident. The clinical association was done in terms of mortality at birth, morbidities encountered during the NICU stay and neurological outcome at six months of age. Development assessment was done by history taking and clinical examination, patients with delay in two or more domains were classified as global developmental delay, patients with delay in less than two domains were classified as mild developmental delay. Continuable variables were analysed using one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Categorical data were analysed with Pearson’s Chi-square test. Significance was defined by p-values less than 0.05 using a two-tailed test. Results: Out of 174 newborns enrolled, 97 patients had normal RI values at birth, and 77 patients had abnormal RI values. Forty-eight patients expired after birth, with 27% mortality, and among which 43 patients had abnormal RI values at birth, which was statistically significant (p-value <0.0001). The majority of the newborns with abnormal RI required invasive mechanical ventilation (n=62) and had persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (n=40), ventricular dysfunction (n=33), feed intolerance (n=17), acute kidney injury (n=19) and sepsis (n=27). Conclusion: Transcranial Ultrasonography (USG) doppler in the calculation of RI at birth is a useful non invasive point of care method to determine immediate short-term outcomes in the form of mortality and short-term morbidities encountered during NICU stay.
Effect of Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy on Coagulation Profile in Neonates in a Tertiary Care Center, Agra- A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Mittal Payal , Firoz Shehraz , Ghangas Digvijay , Bhatt Sonia
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is very common in developing countries. Coagulopathy occurs as a part of spectrum of multiorgan dysfunction following hypoxic insult. In asphyxiated neonate, bleeding due to coagulation abnormality is common and potentially life threatening. There are very few studies done on coagulation profile with perinatal asphyxia in last few decades. Aim: To evaluate the coagulation profile in neonates with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in a tertiary care center, Agra. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective clinical study undertaken in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) FH Medical College Agra, a tertiary care center catering rural and urban population. Total 60 neonates admitted with history of birth asphyxia between January 2022 to June 2022 were enrolled. Neonates were classified into Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) stage 1, 2 and 3 (according to Sarnat and Sarnat staging). Parameters such as Prothrombin Time (PT)/ International Normalised Ratio (INR) and platelet count was analysed. For describing continuous variables means and standard deviations and for comparison Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test and Chi-square test were used. Results: In this study, total 60 neonates were enrolled. Out of these 43 (71.61%) were male and 17 (28.33%) female. Highest number of cases 34 (56.7%) were from HIE stage 3 followed by 22 (36.7%) HIE stage 2 and 4 (6.7%) from HIE stage 1. Among them 14 newborns with HIE stage 3 were died. PT and INR was significantly deranged in HIE stage 3 and 2 (p-value <0.05). HIE stage 3 has highest mortality and morbidity. Platelet count were normal in HIE stage 1 followed by decreased in HIE stage 2 and 3 and also statistically significant. Conclusion: Coagulation derangement is very common in babies with HIE and evident before clinical bleeding and this derangement is associated with poor outcome. Hence, timely intervention and appropriate management can improve the clinical outcome.
Plasmablastic MyelomaA Diagnostic Dilemma
Authors: Komaravelli Shiva Kumar , Deepak MB , Ram S Bharath , Dalal Hamza , Nataraj KS
Published: May 2023

Plasmablastic neoplasms comprise various haematolymphoid tumours with plasmablastic morphology which includes Plasmablastic Myeloma (PBM) and Plasmablastic Lymphoma (PBL). Distinguishing these two entities remains a major diagnostic challenge. In view of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)-Encoded RNA (EBER) negativity, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) negativity, high Serum Free Light Chain (SFLC) assay and absence of hypermetabolic lymphadenopathy, a final diagnosis of PBM was made. This report is about a 55-year-old lady who presented with fatigue, significant loss of weight, and appetite. She had mild enlargement of the liver, spleen and no significant lymphadenopathy. There were atypical cells in peripheral blood. Bone marrow evaluation showed 51% atypical mononuclear cells. Flow cytometry was negative for acute leukaemia diagnostic markers. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on the bone marrow biopsy revealed positivity for Cluster of Differentiation (CD) 138, Multiple Myeloma 1 (MUM1) with kappa light chain restriction and negative for EBER. The free light chain showed a kappa:lambda light chain ratio of 28,885 (0.26-1.65). The diagnosis of PBM was made and she was started on a daratumumab-based immunotherapy regimen. She achieved complete remission after induction with Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) <0.01%. She is presently doing well on follow-up with the disease in remission status.
Effect of Ballistic Training on Pain, Range of Motion and Strength in Phase II Rehabilitation of ACL Reconstruction: A Research Protocol of a Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Jagzape Medhavi Vinod , Patil Deepali
Published: May 2023

Introduction: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury produces a 5-40% reduction in quadriceps strength over time. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is used to help the quadriceps muscle weaken after ACL surgery. The ACL is the primary stabiliser for anterior tibial displacement and the secondary stabiliser for tibial rotation; an ACL-deficient knee can result in devastating consequences like articular cartilage injuries, meniscus tears, functional instability, and the risk of early-onset osteoarthritis. Following an ACL injury, the goal of ACL restoration is to restore functional knee stability. Journals have indicated an increased interest in combining ACL restoration with extraarticular augmentation in recent years. Several studies have demonstrated that the extra reconstruction not only protects the graft from high loads, but also enhances lateral rotational control. In patients with sore joints after ACL reconstruction, cryotherapy can help by releasing endogenous opiates and decreasing nerve conduction velocity. Exercise performance for the physical qualities of strength and power, like many other sports activities, has a short time element for successful performance. As a result, these workouts are performed at the highest possible speed in the least amount of time. Need for the study: There are many evidences that theraband exercises are essential for the patients with ACL reconstruction. Even in athletes, there are literature that proves ballistic training is essential for the patients with ACL reconstruction, but there is no literature for the ballistic training in normal population undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery. There is a strong need to perform a study and evaluate them. Aim: To find out effectiveness of ballistic training in phase II rehabilitation on the patients with ACL reconstruction. Materials and Methods: This randomised control trial will be conducted from May 2022 to May 2023 in the Outpatient and the Inpatient Department of Physiotherapy, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India, during which 100 patients with ACL reconstruction will be divided into two groups, one group will receive conventional therapy along with theraband exercises and another group will receive conventional therapy exercises along with ballistic training. Treatment will be given for eight weeks, five days in a week. The assessment will be done on day one of the treatment and at the end of treatment that is 8th week. Student’s t-test and Chisquare tests will be applied for statistical comparison.
Early Post-stroke Seizures in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Thomas Roy
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Seizures represent an important complication of ischaemic stroke causing a substantial burden to post-stroke patients. Seizures occurring within one week after acute stroke onset are called early onset seizures. Several studies have tried to identify the risk factors for early seizures after stroke with controversial results. Aim: To determine the risk factors of early post-stroke seizures in a retrospective cohort of acute ischaemic stroke. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included medical records of 552 adult patients with acute ischaemic stroke between March 2017 to September 2022 admitted at Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam, Kerala, India. The patients were divided into two groups-stroke patients with early onset seizures and stroke patients without early onset seizures. The following parameters were compared between the two groups-age, gender, presenting symptoms, ischaemic subtype (TOAST {Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment} classification), vascular territory involved, lesion location and lateralisation, infarct size, stroke severity based on National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), vascular risk factors, treatment (thrombolysis, antiplatelets, anticoagulants use) and related complications (haemorrhagic transformation, infection, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hyponatraemia). Univariate analysis was done using Chi-square test and multivariate analysis using logistic regression test. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0 statistical software was used, p-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among 552 patients, 76 (13.8%) were stroke patients with early onset seizure group and 476 (86.2%) were stroke patients without early onset seizure group. A total of 84.2% of patients developed seizure within 24 hours of stroke onset. A total of 409 (74.1%) patients were males. Patients with early onset seizures were younger. The most common seizure type was unknown onset to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures (85.5%). Multivariate analysis identified severe NIHSS, supratentorial, cortical location, large artery disease, anticoagulation use, haemorrhagic transformation and hyponatraemia as independent factors for early onset seizures. Conclusion: Severe NIHSS at presentation, large artery disease, supra tentorial, cortical location of infarct, use of anticoagulants, haemorrhagic transformation and hyponatraemia were significant risk factors of early seizures in acute ischaemic stroke. An early identification and understanding of these risk factors would help to prevent seizures in acute stroke patients.
Self-reported Medication Adherence in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic in a COVID Care Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sathiadevan Sajal , Kondapuram Nithin , Chandran Nimmy , Philip Bibin V , Deepak KS
Published: May 2023

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has made it difficult for patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) to receive ongoing care, which has led to non adherence to medication and undesirable health outcomes. Lower treatment adherence in severe mental illness might lead to symptom exacerbation and relapses and might cause a strain on the health system during COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To assess the treatment adherence in Schizophrenia and BPAD patients during prevailing COVID-19 situation in India. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 92 patients with Schizophrenia and BPAD through a questionnaire between January to September 2021 in a COVID-19 care hospital Government Medical College Palakkad/District hospital Palakkad, Kerala, India. Demographic and clinical data, adherence to treatment, along with Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D). Clinical Global impression (CGI S&I), Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), Modified COVID Threat Scale (CTS) and Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) were collected. The outcomes included adherence to medication, deterioration of the psychopathology, improvement in severity, social functioning. Descriptive statistics was used to define the sample characteristics and presented as mean and standard deviation and frequency and percentages. Spearman’s Correlation coefficient was used to find the correlation between MARS and other variables: CTS, BPRS, YMRS, HAM-D, CGI and WSAS. Results: A total of 92 patients were interviewed which comprised of 43 patients with Schizophrenia and 49 patients with Bipolar disorder. As assessed by MARS rating scale 19 patients (20.65%) had a MARS score less than six suggesting poor adherence and 73 (79.35%) had MARS score 6 and greater suggesting better adherence to the treatment. This was supported by negative correlation with BPRS, YMRS, HAM-D and CGI-S and CGI-I scales which implies that the COVID-19 pandemic did not hinder the patients to take the medication. The mean MARS score was 7.31±2.11. A total of 37 (40.2%) patients had acute exacerbation of the illness during the COVID-19 related lockdown and 37 (40.2%) had exacerbation during the six months prior to COVID-19 lockdown. There was negative correlation between MARS scores and the CTS but was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic related restriction, patients with Schizophrenia and BPAD were adherent to the medication and the number of relapses during COVID19 pandemic was similar to the period before the pandemic. COVID-19 related anxiety didn’t have an impact on medication adherence and relapse in this study.
Techno-functional, Nutritional and Sensorial Qualities of Raw, Brined and Dried Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) Produced on Oil Palm By- Products in Benin
Authors: Tougan Ubad Polycarpe , Yacoubou Zoulkifilou , Guidime Camille D. , Yorou Nourou S. , Malaisse François
Published: May 2023

Edible mushrooms consumed in Benin include a diversity of species including oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). This Oyster mushroom production is increasing in the South of the country. The study aims to evaluate their techno-functional, nutritional and sensory properties in order to optimize their exploitation in food technology and gastronomy. Therefore, 900g of Pleurotus ostreatus were produced on Oil Palm By- Products and divided into three lots of 300g for the study. Lot 1 was used to evaluate the techno-functional and nutritional parameters of fresh mushrooms. Lot 2 was brined while lot 3 was dried. Samples from all three lots were collected and used to study the variability in sensory quality by treatment. The study shows that Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms produced in Benin have several technological-functional and nutritional benefits that can be used for food security. The luminance values (L*), red index (a*) and yellow index (b*) for fresh oyster mushrooms were respectively 74.6, 2.78 and 26.35. The hue value and the chroma value of the raw mushrooms were respectively of 5.98 and 26.49. The pH of fresh oyster mushrooms was 6.35. The water holding capacity was 11.85% and the technological yield was 88.15%. Nutritionally, the dry matter, fat, ash and protein content of the Pleurotus ostreatus were 9.8%, 2.6%, 6.7%, and 14.78% respectively. About sensorial quality, fresh and brined mushrooms were better appreciated than dried mushrooms. Overall, Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms produced in palm residues have several techno-functional and nutritional assets and may be promoted for food and nutritional security.
Establishment of Multi-Institutional Model for the Delivery of Livestock Technology Needs in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya
Authors: Kidali John , Omondi Simon , Ogali Irene , Rutto Jane , Orwa Moses
Published: May 2023

This study was carried out in Isiolo and   Kajiado counties. Livestock production and marketing have been hampered by the unavailability and accessibility to livestock technologies, and information sharing. The overall objective of this study was to assess a multi-institutional model for enhancing the uptake of livestock technologies in Isiolo and Kajiado counties. The key parameters assessed were priority livestock constraints; technology needs; stakeholder partnerships; and technology delivery platform.  The data were collected from 451 households belonging to Kenya Climate Smart Agricultural Production KCSAP groups red meat value chain of pastoralists, Common Interest Groups and Most Vulnerable Groups (CIGs and VMGs) using semi-structured questionnaires, Focus group discussions with groups, key informant interviews with public and private sector actors.

The results showed that in both Kajiado and Isiolo Counties, priority livestock production constraints in Kajiado County in Dalalekutuk ward were diseases, lack of feeds, limited access to water and inadequate veterinary services, and in Isiolo County were lack of feeds, limited access to water and diseases. Priority livestock diseases in Kajiado, County, Dalalekutuk ward were, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), anthrax; contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) and cerebral coenurosis and enterotoxemia and cerebral coenurosis for the sheep. In Isiolo County, priority cattle diseases were FMD and trypanosomiasis,’ in the goats CCPP and cerebral coenurosis while in the sheep enterotoxemia and cerebral coenurosis. The reasons for persistent livestock production constraints were ranked and ranked as single organization interventions not sufficient to solve problems and lack of prioritization by stakeholders (water, pasture, diseases). The major livestock technology needs were: pasture, water, access to veterinary vaccines, capacity building of groups; training of para vets to support in the delivery of veterinary services; information sharing platform and market infrastructure. The multi-institutional technology exhibitions consisting of public and private sector actors were held in Kajiado and Isiolo Counties linking KCSAP pastoralist  groups to technology and service providers. To enhance sharing of information, a mobile application(MITDP) was established linking CIGs and VMGs leaders with KALRO, KEVEVAPI, County Governments of Kajiado and Isiolo departments of livestock production and veterinary services; suppliers of drugs, vaccines and equipment; water technology suppliers; Agro-vets and Non-governmental organizations along the red meat value chain.
Sources of output Growth and Variability of Natural Rubber in India
Authors: Balai Harkesh Kumar , Sahu Ankita , Bairwa Kailash Chand
Published: May 2023

Natural rubber is one of the most significant polymers for the human society. One which supplies raw materials for the many sectors i.e., industrial, medical, agriculture, automobiles, aircraft, railways, textile industries, sports, and engineering sectors, and even for the construction of buildings and roads, etc. Due to its multifarious uses, the consumption of natural rubber in the world as well as in India has been increasing steadily. Hence based on the importance of the crop, the present study examined the sources of output growth and variability of natural rubber in India using secondary data for the period of 2007-08 to 2021-22 with the help of statistical and econometrical tools i.e., compound annual growth rate, decomposition model, and Cuddy - Della Valle index (CDVI). Growth in the area of natural rubber in India has increased with a positive and highly significant rate of 4.23 percent per annum, while negative and significant growth was observed in production and productivity of the same. Decomposition analysis indicated that the area effect was the prime contributor to the increase in the production of rubber. Variability of natural rubber in the area, production, and productivity was found to be 5.36, 11.16, and 3.21 percent, respectively for India.
A Study on the Knowledge about Information and Communication Technology Tools of Paddy Growers in the Nuapada District of Odisha
Authors: Dash Abhisek , Jahanara
Published: May 2023

The study was conducted in the Nuapada District of Odisha to assess the knowledge of information and communications technology (ICT) tools by Paddy growers the in Nuapada district of Odisha. A total number of 120 respondents were selected randomly from six villages under the Nuapada block because productivity, production, and area under rice cultivation were found to be maximum. The data were collected by personnel interview method by using a pre-structured interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful results. The findings of the study revealed that 54.16 percent of the respondents belonged to the middle-aged group, 59.16% of the respondents  belonged to the OBC caste and the majority of the respondents belong to medium-level of annual income i.e., 50,000 – 1 lakh. Moreover, 45.83% of the respondents had medium-level knowledge about rice cultivation practices. The findings also revealed that 48.34 percent of respondents had medium-level knowledge about information and communications technology tools followed by 30 percent and 21.66 percent of the respondents with high and low levels of knowledge, respectively. It was found that independent variables like age, caste, and economic motivation were positively and significantly correlated with knowledge about ICT tools by the respondents.
Influence of Authentic Leadership on Employee Performance: Ethical Climate as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Arimatika Erlina Unting , Erlina Rr. , Hayati Keumala
Published: May 2023

In the environment of State Universities in the City of Bandar Lampung, the ethical climate is a major concern considering the duties and obligations of institutions that are bound to ethics. The existence of ethical weaknesses in each State University can lead to weaknesses, namely the lack of high level of authentic leadership as it will arise that only leaders with the mind, not with the heart, causing a lack of communication between staff and leaders with procedures that are still not right and a lack of focus results, causing a lot of less work to be completed on time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of authentic leadership on employee performance. The effect of ethical climate as a moderating variable, this study used the Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) analysis tool. The empirical findings obtained are that authentic leadership has a significant positive effect on employee performance and an ethical climate that is not met moderates the effect of authentic leadership on employee performance. Some things are suggested in order to consider all options and counter views before taking a series of actions with good planning thinking and discussing openly, focusing on others is expected to increase awareness around ethics according to morality and honesty, especially superiors so that they can set an exemplary role model or role model for subordinates, as well as increasing responsibility and creating order to others so that it can run well.

The entire population of State Universities is 1650 employees, with a sample of 174 respondents came from employees at State Universities in Bandar Lampung City. The data collection used is by distributing questionnaires. Based on the results of Multiple Regression Analysis, it is known that the sig values of the Authentic Leadership variables (X), Ethical Climate (M) are sig values of 0.900, a significant level of > 0.05 indicates that authentic leadership, if moderated by an ethical climate, does not have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.
Influence of Distributive Fairness on Performance Appraisal Practices in Public Secondary Schoolsin Cherangany Sub-County
Authors: Njuguna Benson Chege , Kisilu Kitainge
Published: May 2023

Aims: Teachers’ performance appraisal has been an integral component of teacher management system in Kenya. As such its application is critical in ensuring quality delivery. This study therefore sought to establish the influence of distributive fairness on implementation of performance appraisal practices in public secondary schools in Cherangany Sub-County.

Study Design: The study used concurrent triangulation design.

Place and Duration of the Study: Public secondary schools in Cherangany Sub-County.

Methodology: The study included 187 respondents. Of these there were 37 (25 male and 12 femaleprincipals having an age range of 35 – 51 years). In addition 150(80 male and 70 female teachers were included. Stratified, simple random and purposive sampling was used to select respondents. Questionnaire was used to collect information and opinions from teachers and interviews from the principals.

Results: There was a significant positive influence of distributive fairness on implementation of performance appraisal practices (r= 0.51, p =0.000). Therefore, the more distributive fairness led to an increase in implementation of performance appraisal practices.

Conclusion: The results indicated positive influence of distributive fairness in the implementation of performance appraisal practices in public secondary schools in Cherangany Sub-County. To change the negative influence from the teachers, the study recommends use of a combination of methods in collection of performance appraisal data such as peer observation, self-evaluation, 360-degree assessment, verbal discussions and external assessment. The teachers should however be involved in selection of the preferred appraisal methods.
Contextualized Learning Resource Material (C-LRM) for the Tingguians of Abra: Its Indigenous Knowledge, Systems, and Practices
Authors: Benedito Patrick Abaya , Rabago Jasper Kim M. , Paguyo Carolyn G. , Fernando Sonny Rae I. , Lasaten Ronald Candy S.
Published: May 2023

The study developed and validated contextualized learning resource material for the Tingguians of Abra: Its Indigenous Knowledge, Systems, and Practices. Specifically, the study of indigenous knowledge, systems, and practices of the Tingguians of Abra and the necessity of developing contextualized learning resource material for the course. A panel of experts validated the produced material based on learning outcomes, content, activities, assessment methods, and instructional qualities. Following R and D methodology, the researcher used a descriptive research design. The contextualized learning resource material development consisted of three stages: planning, development, and validation. Data was collected using an interview guide and a modified content validation rating scale. The interview contains a summary of various in-depth qualitative guide questions classified as to the Tingguians' knowledge, systems, and practices. The panel of experts, on the other hand, utilized the content validation rating sheet to determine the validity of the developed material in terms of its learning outcomes, content, activities, assessment techniques, and instructional qualities. The weighted mean was used to ascertain the contextualized learning resource material's content validity. The results revealed that the material satisfies the requirements for developing contextualized learning resource material, as manifested by an overall mean standard of 3.53 and a highly valid descriptive interpretation. Hence, the contextualized learning resource material is acceptable as instructional material for teaching the Tingguians of Abra: Its Indigenous Knowledge, Systems, and Practices in higher education institutions in the province of Abra.
School Dropout among Girls: Reasons and Measures in Community Secondary Schools in Temeke Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Rugimbana Constantia E. , Mwila Prospery M.
Published: May 2023

Dropout has been identified as one of the major issues in schools, affecting the youth's future. Despite all initiatives to ensure education for all, dropout remains persistent and a challenge towards achieving education for all in Tanzania. This study investigated measures of reducing dropout among girls in community secondary schools in Temeke municipality. Specifically, the study focused on the reasons for girls’ dropout and measures to be employed to manage it. The study adopted a mixed method design targeting community secondary schools in Temeke municipality. A sample size of 169 respondents, including heads of schools, teachers, students, parents, education officers, and ward education officers, was drawn using both purposive and probability sampling techniques. Questionnaire, interview, observation and focus group discussion methods were used to collect primary data, while documentary review was used to collect secondary data. The study discovered that distance from school, family low income, inadequate sanitary pad punishment, economic factors, and poverty and family problems such as family conflicts are the main causes of secondary school dropout for girls in the named municipality. The strategies that have been used to minimize girls’ dropout are education for self-awareness, making connections with at-risk students, alternative schooling, family teacher engagement and strengthening laws. The study recommends some ways of reducing secondary school dropout to include policy innovation to allow stakeholders flexibility in addressing challenges related to dropout. The government should ensure the presence of enough teachers and adequate teaching and learning materials to improve infrastructure, especially toilets for girls.
On Generating Measures of Fuzzy Cross-Entropy by Employing Measures of Fuzzy Weight Entropy
Authors: Verma Rohit Kumar
Published: May 2023

By utilizing the ideas of fuzzy-weighted entropy and fuzzy-weighted directed divergence and appropriately selecting the weights, several new measures of fuzzy cross-entropy have been generated. Concurrently, some new measures of fuzzy weighted entropy have been suggested based on the new measures of fuzzy cross-entropy generated.
Effects and Cost-Benefit of Low and High Protein Levels in Snail Diets with Constant Levels of Energy and Calcium
Authors: Popoola Y. A. , Idowu A. B. , Omodewu I. A. , Ajayi O. T. , Ajayi S. R. , Omole A. J.
Published: May 2023

Snails are invertebrates with soft segmented shells. Snail farming is still at the infant stage compared to other farming enterprises because of limited information on the nutrient requirement of the animal. Therefore, a 12-week study was conducted to determine the effect of snails’ diets containing low and high Crude protein (CP) levels with constant level of energy and calcium on the growth performance of African giant land snail Archachatina marginata. In a completely randomized design, a total of 120 snails of the same weight and breed were randomly allotted to five (5) different dietary treatments: PR1 (20% CP), PR2 (22% CP), PR3 (24% CP), PR4 (26% CP) and PR5 (28% CP) with constant energy (2.6 Mcal/kg Metabolizable Energy) and calcium level. The snails were placed in 12 experimental compartments each measuring 0.5x 0.5m2. Results revealed that the body weight gain, feed intake, cost of feed per kg weight gain and dressing percentage yield was significantly (p < 0.05) higher at the 28% CP. Furthermore, results showed significant (P< 0.05) interactions between protein across the treatments performance indices, shell length, shell width, feed cost per kg weight gain and dressing percentage yield. Feed intake decreased significantly (p < 0.05) at 20% CP level while the FCR values decreased (p < 0.05) at 28% CP level. Shell length, width and thickness was enhanced (p < 0.05) at 20% CP level. Also, the Feed cost per kg weight gain was observed to be significantly (p < 0.05) reduced at the 24% CP. The results obtained in the present study showed that the dietary protein of 24% CP, with constant energy of 2.6Mcal/kg ME is optimally suitable for the growth of African giant land snails Archachatina marginata at reduced cost.
Postharvest Management of Fungal Rot Agents of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) Using Leaf Extracts of Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Authors: Kiri A. S. , Zakari B. G. , Jimeta G. Z. , Isa A.
Published: May 2023

This study was carried out to manage groundnut seed rot in Mubi, Adamawa State Nigeria. Groundnut Rot was reported in all the three location surveyed and the average rot incidences in the market was 21%. Mubi New Market showed 25% as the highest percentage, followed by Mubi Old Market with 20% and MubiKuturu Market with 18%. Four organisms were isolated from the lesions on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) as follows; Aspergillus niger, Fusariumsolani, Rhizopus stolonifer and Aspergillus flavus. The pathogen most frequently occurring was Rhizopus stolonifer (67.22%), followed by Aspergillus niger (15.56%), Aspergillus flavus (15%) and the least was Fusarium solani (2.22%). Pathogenicity test confirmed that all four fungal isolates from groundnut seed were pathogenic and the level of severity was assessed with Aspergillus flavus being most severe with 83.3%, followed by Aspergillus niger with 50%, Rhizopus stolonifer 50% and Fusarium solani 33.33%. Plant extracts employed to control the vegetative mycelial growth was from aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of neem at 20%, 40% and 60% concentration. In vitro application of extracts for the control showed that neem aqueous controlled the mycelial growth better as compared with neem ethanol extracts. There was complete inhibition at 60% on Rhizopus stolonifer and Fusarium solani while neem ethanol on Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger showed progressive inhibition on mycelial growth. There was a significant difference on vegetative growth of the fungi on both neem extracts with increase in concentration at p= 0.0001 as compared with the control. It is recommended that the use of antimicrobials commonly found in populated areas of rural areas can be used to reduce chemical costs and smallholder farmers' over-reliance on agricultural chemicals reduce.
Ethnomathematics as an Exploration of Cultural Mathematical Concepts in Traditional Indonesian Engklek Games
Authors: Anisa Yuan , Siregar Rizka Fahruza , Hafiz Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Culture and mathematics are a unified whole. This can be seen from the culture in Indonesia, which is very diverse, ranging from traditional houses, traditional ceremonies, traditional clothes, traditional musical instruments, traditional games, regional dances, folk songs, places of worship, museums, inscriptions, temples, etc. Basically, contain mathematical concepts. The relationship between mathematics and culture is called ethnomathematics. So that this study aims to explore the mathematical concepts that exist in the culture of Indonesia, one of which is the traditional engklek game. The method in this study is a qualitative research method with an ethnographic approach. The method is done by the method of observation and documentation. The results showed mathematical concepts in engklek patterns, game rules, and gaco. The mathematical concepts in the game are the concept of two-dimensional geometry, numerators, calculations, and probability.
Estimation of Lipid and Fatty Acids Composition over the Ground Part of Nepeta olgae Regel (L.) Plants Growing in Namangan Region
Authors: Mamadjonova M. Yu. , Dekhkanov R. S. , Abdullaev Sh. V.
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the study of lipids and fatty acid composition of the above-ground part of the Nepeta olgae Regel (L.) plant of the Laminaceae family. It was found that the content of neutral lipids (NL) is 5.54%, PL - 6.12%, and total lipids (NL, PL) - 11.66%. Of the neutral lipids, the unsaponifiable substances (HB) had a bright yellow color, which is explained by a small amount of carotenoids (88.87 mg%). Glycolipids dominate in PL. Among the  unsaponifiable substances were found biologically active components such as hydrocarbons, carotenoids, aliphatic alcohols, sterols and triterpenols. Phytosterols were the main component of unsaponifiable NS.

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of fatty acids from the plant Nepeta olgae Regel (L.) was carried out by gas chromatography (GC). 28 acids were identified, of which 11 compounds are saturated, and 7 compounds are unsaturated fatty acids. Of the fatty acids, the main ones are linolenic 18:3 (35.48), palmitic 16:0 (33.38%), as well as ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, including eicosanoic 20:1, cis-11,14-eicosadienoic 20:2, 8,11,14-eicosatriene 20:3 + arachidonic 20:4.

Extracts of Nepeta olgae Regel (L.) were distinguished by a high content of polyunsaturated acids, which determines their potential biological activity.