bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
تأثير منهاج تعليمي باستراتيجية النمذجة المعرفية في تعلم مهارة الارسال بكرة الطائرة للطلاب
Authors: محمد علوان عبد المهيمن , شنين لقمان عمران
Published: August 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى أعداد منهاج تعليمي وفق استراتيجية النمذجة المعرفية في تعلم بع مهارة الارسال بكرة الطائرة للطلاب لطلاب, والتعرف على الفروق في الاختبارات البعدية لدى مجاميع البحث مهارة الارسال بكرة الطائرة للطلاب , وتمثل مجتمع البحث وهم طلاب المرحلة الثانية الدراسة الصباحية في كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة – جامعة البصرة للعام الدراسي (2022-2023) يدرسون مفردات المنهج المقرر من قبل الهيئة القطاعية في العراق البالغ عددهم (126) طالباً، بواقع (6) شعب، اما عينة البحث فتم اختيارها بطريقة عشوائية بأسلوب (القرعة) اذ تم اختيار شعبتين من مجتمع البحث الاصل وهما شعبة (أ – د) وعن طريقة القرعة اصبحت شعبة ( أ ) والبالغ عددهم (12) طالباً المجموعة التجريبية والتي استخدم استراتيجية النمذجة المعرفية. وشعبة ( د ) والبالغ عددهم (12) طالباً المجموعة الضابطة والتي استخدمت أسلوب المعتاد للمدرس، واصبحت عينة البحث (24) طالباً موزعين بالتساوي على مجموعتين، وتم اعتماد ( 12 ) طالباً من شعبة ( ج ) كمجموعة استطلاعية ، وأشارت النتائج ان استخدام المنهج التعليمي وفق استراتيجية النمذجة المعرفية حقق تحسنا ملحوظا في تعلم مهارة الارسال بكرة الطائرة للطلاب لدى الطلاب.
واوصى الباحثون بضرورة استخدام استراتيجية النمذجة المعرفية ضمن طرائق التدريس في كليات التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة
Challenges to the Use of Mass Media for Climate Change Mitigation Among Arable Crop farmers in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State
Authors: Igiri R. , Elenwa C.O. , Otto C.B.
Published: August 2023

Challenges to the use of mass media for climate change mitigation among arable crop farmers in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State was investigated with special focus on describing the socio-economic characteristics of arable crop farmers in the study area; identified the climate change mitigation strategies communicated by the mass media to the arable crop farmers; and identified the constraints to communication and adoption of the mitigation strategies for arable Crop production
Effect of Crude Oil Pollution on Artisanal Fishing in Asari- Toru, Akuku-Toru and Degema Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Mefo U. Ekine , D.I. Ifeanyi-Amos , E. Okidim , A. I. , Okuduwor A.A.
Published: August 2023

This study analyzed the effect of crude oil production on artisanal fishing in selected local government areas of Rivers State. Purposive and random sampling technique were used in selecting respondents for the study. The sample size for the study was made up of 90 artisanal fishing folks. Data were elicited from fishing folks with a structured questionnaire which were administered to the respondents. Percentage, mean, costs and returns and multiple regression were used for the analyses of data. The result showed that the mean age of respondents was 40 years, while the mean house hold size was 6 persons. The result also showed that majority of the respondents had primary education and that most respondents had no access to credit facilities to enable them purchase fishing equipment for their operations. Also, majority (66.7%) were members of cooperative society while majority (71%) reported incidence of oil spillage in the study area. The regression analysis also revealed that the output of individual fishing households is significantly influenced by variables, namely, capital, labour, operating costs, fishing experience and oil spill. There is the need for policies that could compel oil companies to minimize oil spill in the farmers’ fishing environment.
Sediment and Water Quality Characteristics of Ubelle Stream, Ogugu, Olamaboro, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Malum Japhet Flayin , Hussein Muhammed Nezifi , Akaamaa W. Williams
Published: August 2023

Sedimentation is a process that erodes and transports soil particles into water bodies. Sediment reduces storage capacity, lifespan of stream basins, water quality.The Ubelle stream was 465m length, 25 to 45m width and 60m depth. The stream basin served the people of the community as a multipurpose stream for fishing, swimming, laundry and sources of water for domestic uses. Soil analysis showed, excess sediment has been transported into the stream basin within a period of 15 years. Siltation occupied 57.07m, out of the 60m, leaving 1.00 to 2.93m in depth.This reduced the water storage and w a t e r q u a l i t y . Soil samples analysis w a s dominated by very fine sand, ranging between 84.08 to 85.57 %. These indicate silty-clay soils silted the stream basin. Porosity ranged from 6 to 14%. This is low, indicating the soil is dense with low volume of voids relative to the volume of solids; meaning, it is more porous, less cohesive; and prone to erosive forces. Bulk density ranged from 2.27- 2.50g/cm 3 . This is high compared to average standard values of 1.33g/cm 3 . High bulk density reduces infiltration of water into the soil and increases overland flow resulting in erosion. Therefore the stream basin was silted by silty-clay soils. Being a multipurpose stream; the physico-chemical parametres of the stream water was not suitable for drinking, but suitable for aquaculture. Erosion control measures like vegetative covers, afforestation along the river bed will avoid more soil loss. The stream water should be treated before use for drinking and other domestic uses.
The Efficacy of Three Botanical Leaf Powders (Ocimum gratissimum, Azadirachta indica, and Carica papaya) in the Control of Rice Weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)
Authors: Okore O. O. , Ekedo C.M , Ibediugha B. N. , Ehisianya C. N. , Sunday D. I.
Published: August 2023

Rice is an economically important crop and the most important staple food for the world’s population. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of three botanical leaf powders, scent leaf, neem and paw-paw in the control of rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae on stored rice grain. The leaf powders were mixed with the rice grain at the quantities of 3g, 6g, 9g and 12g per 20g of rice. In the control, no treatment was used. The plant leaves were dried under room temperature and ground into fine powders. The experimental design adopted for the experiment was Complete Randomized Design (CRD) and each treatment was replicated four times for each experiment. Ten (10) adult S. oryzae unsexed were introduced into each vial including the control and were subsequently covered with muslin cloth held tightly in place by a rubber band to avoid their escaping. The experiments were monitored for 96 hours. The results showed that all the plant leaf powders were good grain protectants. Scent leaf recorded its highest percentage mortality of 40% in 6g, 9g, and 12g after 48 hours, whereas neem had its highest percentage mortality of 40% in 6g and 12g at 48 hours, while paw-paw recorded its highest mortality of 40% in 9g and 12g at 48 hours. No mortality was recorded in the control experiment. These botanical leaves powders especially scent leaf should be incorporated into grain protection practice of resource poor farmers and small scale rice dealers.
Debt-Equity Variations and Determinants: Empirical Study of Quoted Firms in Nigeria
Authors: SABOROGHA Uchechi Boneri , AGBAM Azubuike Samuel
Published: August 2023

This study investigates debt-equity variations and determinants with reference to quoted firms in Nigeria for the period 2009 to 2018. The major objective of the study is to ascertain the factors that influence the change in debt-equity. The data used is from fifteen listed firms in Nigeria, Preliminary analysis showed that income volatility, interest payment, asset tangibility, firm size and non-debt tax shield have high correlation with change in debt-equity ratio. All the independent variables are positively related to change in debt-equity ratio except income volatility. The panel unit root test showed that the data were all stationary at first differencing. The major findings indicated a positive and significant relationship between asset tangibility, firm size and change in debt-equity ratio of the selected firms. Interest payment and non-debt tax shield increased change in debt-equity ratio but insignificant, while income volatility showed a negative and insignificant effect on change in debt-equity ratio. The study recommends the need for quoted firms in Nigeria to provide quality management in various areas of the businesses activities to ensure the stability of income, without which can cause numerous business.
Financial Market Instruments and Economic Development in Nigeria (1988- 2020)
Authors: Amaechi Mbanefo Patrick
Published: August 2023

Financial market provide institutional and instrumental framework that facilitates the mobilization of short to long term funds from the surplus units (savers and lenders) and allocating such mobilized funds to the deficit and real sector of the economy for productive purposes. The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of financial market instruments on the economic development in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine, examine, ascertain and assess the effects of stock market instruments, debt instruments, commercial instruments and treasury instruments respectively on Economic Development in Nigeria which is proxied by Per Capita Income. Econometric techniques including Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) and the Philip Perron Tests for Unit Roots and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) were applied on data sourced from the Stock Exchange Daily Official Listing (SEDOL) and fact book. The result of the study show that stock market instruments, debt instruments, commercial instruments and treasury instruments have positive and significant effect on Per Capita Income. The study therefore concludes that financial market instruments have positive and significant effect on per capita income and standard of living of average Nigerian. This researcher recommends that the relevant regulatory agencies for the capital market should focus on enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the market in order to boost and strengthen investors’ confidence which had regrettably posed a major setback to the Nigerian business environment. Capital market growth inducement channels should be introduced to support the much needed robust and responsive financial system to achieve the desired effect on economic development. Regulators of the market and financial institutions should be actively involved in making systemic checks and appropriate policy innovations to ensure a capital market led economic development. Finally, government should give adequate
Comparative Studies on Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in Environmental and Biological Samples with Synthetic Phenylhydrazones as Chromogenic Reagents
Authors: Samuel Echioda , Y. Chindo I. , Salisu Kolo A. M. Salisu
Published: August 2023

This work involves a comparative study on a simple, sensitive, selective and non-extractive Uv- Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of cadmium, lead, chromium and arsenic in biological, soil and water samples using synthesized and characterized phenylhydrazones; [glutaraldehyde phenylhydrazone (GPH) and acetylpyridine-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone (APDH)] as the chromogenic reagents was developed. GPH and APDH were synthesized as new chromogenic analytical reagents for the direct UV-Vis spectrophotometric determination of the selected metals of interest in a slightly acidic pH of 6.5-7.5 and 20% dimethylformamide (DMF) solution to give stable coloured metal-ligand complexes. The reactions were instantaneous; the wavelengths of maximum absorptions were followed spctrophometrically and noted. The analytical properties of the reagent APGH on the metals (Cd, As, Pb, and Cr) revealed the wavelength of maximum absorption ranged between 385.0 (Cr) to 440.0nm for (Pb). The reagent APDH had molar absorptivities (L mol -1 cm -1 ) ranging from 2.006 x 10 4 (Pb) to 2.407 x 10 4 (Cd), a mole ratio of metal to ligand of 1:1, a detection limit (µg/g) ranging from 0.3272 (As) to 0.4456 (Cd) and the metal-ligand complex was stable for 0-36 hours. The reagent GPH revealed a wavelength of maximum absorption between 360.0 (Cr) to 395.0 nm for (Pb and As) at a working pH of 6.5 to 7.5 room temperature (37°C). The reagent GPH had a molar absorptivities (L mol -1 cm -1 ) ranging from 2.213 x 10 4 (Pb) to 2.460 x 10 4 (As), a mole ratio of metal to ligand of 2:1, the detection limit (µg/g) ranging from 0.3432 (As) to 0.5250 (Pb) and the metal-ligand complex was stable for 0-48 hours. Both reagents had a Beer’s law validity range (mgL -1 ) of 0.001 to 100. The Sandell’s sensitivities (µg/cm 2 ) ranged from 0000409 (As) to 0.00499 (Pb) for APDH and 0.00406 (As) to 0.00452 (Pb) respectively. Large excess of cations and anions as possible interferences up to 1
The Influence of Electrokinetic Remediation Process on the Removal of Cationic and Anionic Dyes from Kaolinitic Soils
Authors: U. Orisakwe E. , E. Oguzie E. , N. Okeke P. , C. Onyema
Published: August 2023

Low permeability soils possess specific mineralogical properties such as particle size, high buffer capacity, and high sorption capacity, which make them difficult to remediate and so pose serious environmental problems when polluted. The grain pores of these low permeability so ils trap in pollutants tightly, which are inaccessible and non-responsive to traditional technologies during remediation. Traditional technologies, some of which are ex-situ remediation techniques further compound these environmental problems through logistics and economic infeasibility. Electrokinetic Remediation (EKR) can offer certain advantages for treatment of various contaminants which include organic compounds, heavy metals, radionuclides, organic waste and some mixed inorganic species from a matrix with high salinity, low permeability and high buffering capacity. In addition, (EKR) is a clean and novel technique which accesses the grain pores of low permeability soils such as clays and silts, which have proven non-responsive to other soil remediation technologies such as soil flushing and soil washing. Among these fine soils, it has been proven that (EKR) is more effective on clay soil with particle size <2mm, moderate plasticity, lower cation exchange capacity (CEC) and lower buffering capacity which can be found in this order: kaolinite>illinite >bentonite.
Employee Evaluation and Organizational Efficiency in the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education
Authors: Emeti Cletus I. , Ogori Mariana
Published: August 2023

The paper examined the relationship between employee evaluation and organizational efficiency in Ministry of Education, Bayelsa State. Descriptive Survey Design was adopted Amongst300employees of Ministry of Education.291 workers were randomly sampled. A closed- ended questionnaire was used as primary data collection tool and was analyzed via inferential statistics; Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient with the aid of SPSS. The study adopted feedback and reward as the dimensions of employee evaluation. However, the study revealed that feedback and reward are statistically significant with quality service. It was recommended that the Ministry should put in place staff evaluation practices that is void of sentiment and favouritism but be fair, open and strategic.
Globalization and Sectoral Growth in Nigeria: A Vector Autoregressive Analysis
Authors: O. James Kelechi , M. Longtei Henry
Published: August 2023

The main focus of this study is to analyze the relationship between globalization and sectoral outputs in the Nigerian economy. The study used time series data from 1981-2019 which were sourced from central bank of Nigeria statistical bulletins and the KOF global index. Data was analyzed using the vector autoregressive model. The results of the study indicate that a long run relationship exists between agric sector GDP and globalization. Also a unidirectional causality exists from globalization to industry. The study thus recommends that in making agric sector policies considerations must be given to relative effects such policies will have in the industrial and services sector. Furthermore, Nigeria should constantly monitor trends of globalization and adopt its positives since it has a long run effect on the industry and services sector of the Nigerian economy.
Impact of Exchange Rate on Some Macroeconomic Variables of the Nigerian Economy
Authors: Okore Okore Amah , Nwadiubu Anthony Odinakachukwu
Published: August 2023

The paper sought to test the impact of exchange rate on some macroeconomic variables of the Nigerian economy. It provided the empirical estimates of the economic relationship between exchange rate, real GDP, foreign direct investment and inflation in Nigeria. The unit root test for stationarity was carried out on each of the data series using the Augmented Dickey Fuller. Results reveal that all the series were stationary at order one I(0). Hence, regression analyses using the OLS were performed. The results of the estimation demonstrated that there is positive and statistically significant relationship between exchange rate and RGDP. There is also positive and statistically significant relationship between exchange rate and foreign direct investment; there is negative and statistically significant relationship between exchange rate and inflation. Consequently, these results provide confirmation that there is evidence of a strong relationship between exchange rate and RGDP, exchange rate and foreign direct investment; and exchange rate and inflation. The study therefore recommends that, improvements in exchange rate management are necessary to revive the Nigerian economy
Tax Incentive Practices and Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Nmehielle Collins O.
Published: August 2023

Tax incentives are granted to enhance positive financial performance and growth of companies across various industries in the country. It is also encouraging to know that consumer goods companies are ranked as one of the pioneer companies. There is however some air of uncertainties as to the value or rationale behind the continued provision of tax incentives. The study examined the relationship between tax incentive practices and financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria. The specific objective was to investigate the relationships between annual allowance and return on assets. Secondary data was obtained from the annual reports of) consumer goods firms listed on the Nigeria Exchange Group (NEG) Fact book on a time series of 2011-2020. Convenience sampling technique was adopted where 5 listed consumer goods were selected. Data sourced were subjected to a battery of robustness test, while Pearson’s Product Moment (PPMC), Partial Correlation and Regression analysis used for data analysis and testing the hypothesis formulated. The study result indicated that there is a significant relationship between Annual Allowance and Return of Assets of listed consumer goods in Nigeria. The study recommended that the authorities responsible for administration of tax incentives should prioritize the process of granting tax incentives by making it easier for companies in the consumer goods have unrestrained access to tax incentives, so as to bolster productivity in the sector in order to promote made in Nigeria goods.
Tax Revenue and Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: UDEORAH Sylvester Favor , YUSUF Lateef Olarotimi , AMADI Christian O.
Published: August 2023

The study used ARDL model to examine tax revenue and economic development in Nigeria from 1999-2020. Thus, the objective is to determine the impact of indirect tax revenue (import duty and export duty) on economic development in Nigeria. This study employed ex-post- facto research design and used semi-annual data collected from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin. The study adopted the econometric analysis of unit root test and the technique of auto regressive distributed lag (ARDL) model. Based on the empirical results, exports tax revenue positively impacted on economic development, while imports tax revenue has negative and insignificant relationship with economic development in Nigeria during the period of study. The implications of the finding is that the Nigerian government can boost economic growth and development by realizing the need to focus on boosting tax revenue from indirect tax sources while expanding the catchment of those liable to pay indirect taxes. Based on the findings of it was recommended that, government should formulate and implement export policy measures towards exporting goods that are growth and development drivers, particularly, refined goods in the area the nation has comparative advantage in order to make the domestic production viable and compete with the industrialized economy of the world. Also, government should identify administrative loopholes that drain the revenue from custom duties so that import tax revenue will contribute significantly to economic development.
Evaluation of Spoilage Mould and Nutrient Composition of Oil Palm Fruit
Authors: O. Wekhe E. , C. Chuku E. , Chibuike P. M
Published: August 2023

Research on the nutrient composition of palm fruit and the associated spoilage mould was carried out in Plant Science and Biotechnology and Microbiology Departments in Rivers State University. Fresh palm fruit was purchased from mile 3 market in Port Harcourt. The fruits were washed and sent for nutrient analysis while the other fruits were kept until visible symptoms of diseases were noticed. Proximate analysis revealed that the palm fruit had a moderate moisture content (9.3%), high lipid content (31.95%), and high fibre content (35.15%), carbohydrate and protein values were (12.45%) and (5.5%) respectively. The vitamins composition recorded (151.01%) for Vitamin A and (45.15%) for Vitamin B. Phytochemicals were also present in appreciable amounts. Carotenoids recorded (33.45%), Polyphenols (7.88%). Oil characteristics value showed that saponification had the highest value (201.75%) while peroxide had the least value of (1.93%). Saturated fatty acids were palmitic acid (44.05%), oleic acid (39.24%), and linoleic acid (10.12%). Rhizopus was the only fungal pathogen identified in this study.
Quality Analysis and Interpretation of Geochemical Characteristics of Ground Water around Munugode, Nalgonda district, Telangana
Authors: Rani B. Shoba , Kunsoth Sreenu , Rajesh Chilukuri
Published: August 2023

The study's main goal is to assess the physical and chemical quality of ground water in Munugode for household, agricultural, and industrial use. Dissolved elements and their characteristics affect water quality. Chemical water analysis based on ion or ion group connections. Graphs relate chemical processes as groundwater movers and water groups with comparable evolutionary histories. Physical and chemical water qualities can aid with these concerns. Several computer programmes and software exist to plot and analyse water appropriateness. Piper's trilinear diagram comprises three fields: two triangular and one diamond-shaped. Lower left triangle shows ppm% values for calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Wilcox's diagram is used to identify irrigation water by graphing sodium percentage versus electric conductivity. Wilcox's graphic classifies bore and excavated well samples into four classes.
Perceptions of Climate Risks, Socio-Environmental Impacts and Adaptation Strategies: The Case of Market Gardeners in the Lowlands of Nédialpoun, Zoula Village (Burkina Faso)
Authors: YAMÉOGO Joseph , NDOUTORLENGAR Médard , ROUAMBA Songanaba
Published: August 2023

Lowlands are seasonal wetlands in Burkina Faso. They are heavily exploited by rural populations. However, the lowlands, including Nedialpoun, are subject to the effects of climate variability. The objective of this study is to determine the perceptions of climate risks, their socio-environmental effects and the adaptation strategies promoted by market gardeners to cope with them. To this end, primary and secondary data were collected. The study revealed that market gardeners perceive climate risks through increased pockets of drought, flooding, extreme temperatures and high winds. However, these perceptions are influenced by the socio-demographic characteristics of the vegetable farmers. Perceived climate risks have socio-environmental consequences, including reduced vegetable yields, a 10% reduction in the market gardeners' budget, reduced social expenditure, increased vegetable diseases and pests, increased soil erosion and reduced moisture in the lowland. Market gardeners have therefore deployed several strategies, the most common of which are: the use of pesticides and the multiplication of wells, the use of organic manure and the intensive use of fertilisers. It would therefore be useful for communal authorities to strengthen the adaptation strategies of market gardeners in order to help them cope with climate risks sustainably.
Spatiotemporal Variability of the Effects of Leachates on Shallow Wells Water in Kano Metropolis
Authors: Suleiman Hadiza Ado , Sani Isham
Published: August 2023

Improper solid waste management in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria has become a serious threat to human health and ground water quality. Groundwater monitoring should be conducted to assess the groundwater contamination, especially originated from leachate generated from the dumpsites. Most of the dumpsites are located nearby water body that subsequently affecting the quality of the water for human purposes. This study aims to investigate the relationships between different physical-chemical and biological parameters during the two seasons (dry and wet seasons) in Kano Metropolis area as well as to identify the sources of variation during the two seasons. The level of some physical-chemical and biological parameters of the groundwater (wells) and dump sites were assessed (i.e. temperature, pH, conductivity, suspended solids, turbidity, hardness colour, e-coli and coliform). Mean concentration of some physical-chemical and biological parameters except that of temperature, colour, pH and total dissolved solids were found to be above the acceptable limit of the National and International standard of drinking water quality, NESREA and WHO. The sources and variations of the samples results were tested using statistical analysis. The water samples show a considerable level of pollution. The analysis of the groundwater and that of dump sites reveals no significant difference in the parameters measured. It is therefore recommended that the water from this source should be monitored and treated properly before consumption.
Healthcare Maintenance and Safety Policy: Evidence from Port Harcourt Seaport
Authors: Asikia Capt. Iyalla Ibikebo , Enyioko Newman , Nwabueze Prof. Ebere , Nwoloziri Chinyeaka Nwokodi , Mattias Uzo
Published: August 2023

This study examined the relationship between Healthcare Maintenance and Safety Policy of Maritime Transport Workers in Port Harcourt Seaport. The aim and objectives was to examine if there is any relationship between Healthcare Maintenance and Safety policy of Maritime Transport Workers. Three research questions and null hypotheses were formulated to examine the relationship between Healthcare Maintenance and Safety Policy of Maritime Transport Workers in Port Harcourt Seaport. A sample size of 176 workers was selected from the population of 315 workers in Port Harcourt Seaport using the Taro Yamane sampling procedure. Simple Percentages, Frequency Tables, Bar Charts and Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient were used as data analysis and techniques. The study found a correlation coefficient of 0.853(rho value) between National Health Insurance Scheme and Safety Policy, 0.755(rho value) between Monitoring/Regulating Healthcare Giver and Safety Policy, and 0.789(rho value) between Healthcare Financing and Safety Policy. From the findings, the study conclude that Healthcare Maintenance have positive and significant relationship with Safety Policy of Maritime Transport Workers in Port Harcourt Seaport. The study, recommends that implementable policies must be put in place to monitor and regulate healthcare givers to avoid ill performance and increase workplace hazard among the maritime transport workers in the seaports. Adequate provisions in financing all healthcare activities in the seaports should be integrated in relevant laws such as the federal government appropriation bills as this will simplify the easy source of financing healthcare projects in the Seaport and there is need for proper management and accountability in healthcare financing in the ports to avoid miss appropriation of healthcare maintenance fund.
Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Eutrophication of Anambra River in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: G. Peters C. , C. Njoku P. , C. Anyanwu J.
Published: August 2023

Eutrophication of Anambra River in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria was carried out. Water samples were collected from five different sampling points in the river designated as A, B, C, D and E. Sample point A was upstream, Sample point B was downstream, while Sample points C, D and E were points of waste discharge. The water quality parameters assessed were colour, turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, total solids, potassium, dissolved oxygen, iron, phosphate and nitrate. The result of analysis revealed the degree of eutrophication of the river. There were variations in the level of the parameters measured across the sampling points. The parameters varied between 1.04 – 3.26 units, 1.21 – 4.64NTU, 12.31 – 32.48 mg/l, 1.27 – 8.10 mg/l ,1.43 – 3.86 mg/l, 2.70 -11.96 mg/l, 3.00 -16.84 mg/l, 1.00 – 3.01 mg/l, 1.21 – 3.74 mg/l, 0.02 – 0.30 mg/l, and 0.02– 0.08 mg/l. for colour, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, total solids, potassium, dissolved oxygen, iron, phosphate, nitrate, faecal coliform and total coliform respectively. All the parameters met the WHO standard for drinking water. However, nitrate and phosphate values exceeded the critical concentrations of 0.3 mg/l and 0.01 mg/l respectively, said to trigger eutrophication if exceeded. The result further revealed that sampling point E (Point of Waste discharge) recorded the highest concentrations of the parameters while sampling point A (Upstream) recorded the least. Statistical analysis revealed significant correlation between some of the parameters. Since detergents constitute a major source of phosphate in rivers, legislation against the use of phosphate in detergents was recommended.
Multimodal therapy through telerehabilitation decreases pain and increases mandibular range of motion in a patient with temporomandibular dysfunction: a case report
Authors: Leonardis Margarete Nobilo , Santos Alcylene Carla dos , Gutierrez Cintia Moraes , Nakamoto Fernanda Cardoso , Ferreira Lais Silva , Mode Leticia Neves , Cunha Taisi Antunes da , Biasotto-Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida
Published: August 2023

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is characterized by a set of symptoms: pain, decreased movement and joint noise. It is multifactorial and may be related to biopsychosocial aspects1. The multimodal approach has been used in physiotherapy for the treatment of TMD2. Physiotherapy and technology through telerehabilitation contribute to quality care reaching the patient, in the impossibility of face-to-face care3. The objective is to verify the effect of manual therapy associated with telerehabilitation exercises on pain intensity, mandibular movement and severity in individuals with TMD.
Bioplastics incorporated with antioxidant additives: a literature review
Authors: Souza Driely Vitoria Maximiano de , Oliveira Gabriella Medeiros Souza de , Rocha Isabella dos Anjos , Cruz Pedro Henrique Pereira da , Barcellos Aline Fioratto , Yamato Maira Akemi Casagrande
Published: August 2023

The discovery and use of plastics for packaging brought a revolution to the industry, including food, precisely because of its multiple capabilities in technological and marketing terms, however, its life span can vary from a short life to an extremely long life, as pointed out by Ward and Reddy (2020), and for this reason the environmental concern moves new studies for the creation of materials with similar characteristics, and mainly, that have a shorter life span and environmental impact, therefore, the creation of bioplastics was created, which presented a viable and advantageous alternative for the environment and the industry (KAPPLER, et al., 2019).
Mandibular exercises with hyperboloid decrease pain in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction: randomized, blinded clinical trial
Authors: Gutierrez Cintia Moraes , Nakamoto Fernanda Cardoso , Mode Leticia Neves , Nobilo Margarete , Ferreira Lais Silva , Cunha Taisi Antunes da , Santos Alcylene Carla dos , Biasotto-Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida
Published: August 2023

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is characterized by a set of clinical alterations, which may present articular, muscular or mixed components1. The most common and limiting clinical manifestation is orofacial pain. Exercise has been proposed as a tool in the treatment of TMD, being effective in reducing pain1,2. The Hyperboloid is a proprioceptive device, created and developed to assist in the treatment of conditions involving the stomatognathic system2. This myofunctional device is widely used for the treatment of patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), however the literature is still scarce regarding its use2, 3. Thus, this pilot study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects and clinical difference of proprioceptive treatment with hyperboloid associated with tongue-on-palate exercise versus proprioceptive treatment with hyperboloid on pain intensity in individuals with TMD.
Environmental psychology: the environment in child development
Authors: Rocha Daiane Maria Angélico , Guimarães Junior Ernani de Souza
Published: August 2023

The behavior and the human psychological is influenced externally at various times during their development, the environment in which it is inserted suffers and makes changes in the human being, especially in children who mostly naturally have a curious and attentive to the details around you. Evidencing that the way in which the environment is structured and perceived by children, participate in the social, psychological, environmental, cultural construction and your vision as a being belonging to the world.
Falls in the elderly: case report
Authors: Trevelin Cauê S. , Iceri Newton H. , Braga Paulo E. P. , Leindecker Cassiana R.
Published: August 2023

The present paper represents a narrative of the experience of the authors - medical students and guiding professor in Public Health - regarding the patient S.O., female, bedridden for 10 years due to a fall. Falls in the elderly population are one of the main problems that lead to hospitalization, having consequences such as higher mortality and morbidity in old age, causing mobility restrictions, fractures, depression, loss of autonomy and independence, loss of life quality, and higher cost and overload of health systems. The Singular Therapeutic Project was created, from tools made available by SUS, with the intention of establishing proposals of personalized therapeutic conducts for an individual, a family, or a group, that result from the collective discussion of an interdisciplinary team, in a manner individualized to the case, and according to the identified problems and needs.
Preliminary study for the analysis and treatment of bruxism and pain in military firefighters
Authors: Velloso Rachel Silva Fontes , Velloso Verônica Motta Pimenta , Azevedo Adriana Aparecida Bianchi , Velloso Márcia Motta , Santos Alexandre Luís Belchior dos
Published: August 2023

Bruxism has been shown to be a multifactorial disease that, in addition to chewing disorders, is related to everyday stress and anxiety. Bruxism is more common in environments with high levels of stress. For example, in the military we see an environment in which various factors contribute to psychological imbalance in the pre- and post-disaster period (SOARES, FERNANDES and SILVA, 2021).
University extension work to encourage multivaccination in primary health care
Authors: Deininger Layza de Souza Chaves , Sá Aralinda Nogueira Pinto de , Alves Mônica de Almeida Lima , Meira Quênia Gramile Silva , Nogueira Carolina Carvalho
Published: August 2023

The involvement of students in extension provides training for citizen professionals in society and is a privileged space for the production of knowledge to overcome existing social inequalities. The aim of this study is to present the experience of university extension in encouraging multivaccination in primary health care. The study is an experience report carried out between February and May 2023 with medical students at a Family Health Unit (USF). Upon identifying the health need in the area of low vaccination coverage, the students planned, together with the team's health professionals, the best ways to delight and sensitize the community about the importance of updating the vaccination card in all age groups. Among the strategies, a video was recorded calling the population to D-Day for multivaccination, which was broadcast on community radio. On the day of the event, the students organized themselves into small groups and developed fun activities such as games, bingo and raffles; they distributed snacks and food baskets, as well as supporting the team in the active search of the area. Thus, the inventiveness of walking through the streets with a loudspeaker and wearing superhero, princess and Ze Gotinha costumes got the community moving, engaging both children and their parents to seek vaccination. The creative choices in the D-Day multi-vaccination campaign generated an intense and continuous flow in the service, which had a positive impact on achieving the targets for routine vaccinations, as more than 87 children and adults updated their vaccination cards in just one shift. The success of the activity was evident and the report was one of personal and professional fulfillment. Thus, the importance of university extension was observed, both for professionals and the community, as well as for the students in terms of sharing experiences and care.
Cardiometabolic risk in Security Forces professionals
Authors: Torres Anaís , Palma Elsa , Coelho Patrícia , Rodrigues Francisco , Pires Joana
Published: August 2023

Cardiometabolic risk indicates the likelihood of an individual having cardiovascular disease when they have one or more risk factors. The set of risk factors is called "Metabolic Syndrome" and one of the factors most closely related to its appearance is abdominal circumference. This is a health indicator that can cause the early onset of some cardiometabolic diseases.
Synthesis and characterization of biolubricant obtained by methyl epoxidation of sunflower oil
Authors: Rocha Emily Camily da Silva , Gomes Liliane Santos , Souto Vinicius Sousa , Melo Vitória Renata Gomes de , Santos José Carlos Oliveira
Published: August 2023

One of the issues present in the determinations of the National Solid Waste Policy concerns the disposal of vegetable oil from frying generated in homes and commercial establishments. In Brazil, it is estimated that three billion liters of edible vegetable oil are produced per year. Of this total, only 2.5% is reused for some purpose, while the rest is improperly disposed of by the population and industries, in soils, water bodies, sewage system, or even incinerated (ABIOVE, 2012).According to Folha do Amapá (2007), a safer way to dispose of waste vegetable oil is to deliver it to a collection point, for later reuse in the manufacture of biodiesel or soap.
A semiotic reading of the feminine condition, in the short story "Reverie and drunkenness of a girl", by Clarice Lispector
Authors: Galatti Brenda Cristine
Published: August 2023

Women have always been subjected to the domestic space and the maternal condition, obtaining, consequently, an annulment of their subjectivity and also a restriction of other human spheres, such as work and leisure. In the midst of this panorama, literature, as a mode of representation and identification, is of fundamental importance for the reflection of female submission to the home space and the subjective restrictions imposed on it, as well as for the questioning of the denial of women to the environment outside the domestic and maternal environment.
The look and care of the HIV patient in people deprived of liberty: An integrative review
Authors: Barbosa Érica Paula , Mendes Ariza Magalhães , Gomes Romeika Vasconcelos Neves
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to analyze which look and care to the HIV patient in people deprived of freedom, through electronic research in the databases Virtual Health Library (VHL), BIREME, LILACS. To obtain the data, a crossing was made with the Boolean operators, and and or, using the following descriptors: AIDS, Care and Person Deprived of Liberty, in order to facilitate the search, where 59 articles were found. The inclusion criteria were: articles available for reading in full and published in Portuguese or English, in the period between 2012 and 2022. Literature reviews, editorial letters, theses and dissertations were excluded, as well as full texts with controlled access. For the study selection stage, after the searches, duplicate studies were excluded and an evaluation of the titles and abstracts of the selected studies was started in order to verify if they fit the pre-defined criteria. Finally, the search resulted in 29 articles, most of which reported the difficulty of care for inmates who receive freedom in continuing the AIDS treatment, in addition to the need for public policies for this public as well as a rigorous work of health education and testing in the population deprived of freedom.
Medical student’s experience in primary health care internships
Authors: Rocha João Victor Teotônio , Diógenes Vitória Maria , Vasconcelos Carolina Cavalcante , Chaves João Vitor de F. M. , Paiva Lucas Dantas Moreira de , Araújo Júnior José Lindomar de , Almeida Maria Elizabeth Lima , Deininger Layza de Souza Chaves
Published: August 2023

The SUS establishes universality, equity and comprehensiveness as its principles, through Law 8080 of 1990, in view of the principle of comprehensiveness, which is based on understanding the patient as a whole, a human being with biopsychosocial aspects and with difficulties inherent to their reality (BASTOS et al., 2011; BRASIL, 1990).
The impact of multiparity on women's autonomy
Authors: Rodrigues Alessandra Lacerda , Rodrigues Eduarda Moniky Ferreira , Figueiroa Maria das Neves
Published: August 2023

Multiparity can lead to a reduction in women's autonomy. This is due to increased care demands, financial implications and social and cultural pressures. In many societies, women are expected to take primary responsibility for child rearing and household chores, while men enjoy greater freedom to pursue opportunities outside the domestic sphere (SANTOS et al, 2019).
Telephone spam practiced by telemarketing companies: Recognition of compensation for disturbance of the peace
Authors: Braga Maria Eduarda Justino , Fachetti Gilberto Silvestre
Published: August 2023

Telephone spamming by telemarketing companies has become increasingly common in Brazil and around the world, basically consisting of making unwanted calls to offer products or services to potential customers. The problem, and consequently one of the focuses of this research, is the recognition of this practice as an emulative illicit act, since companies use personal information without proper consent, disrespecting the privacy and intimacy of individuals. To make matters worse, the calls are often made outside of business hours, in a repetitive and insistent manner, thus causing inconvenience, annoyance and even financial losses.
The extent of moral damage on social networks: Civil liability for sharing harmful posts
Authors: Agrizzi Julia Cipriano , Silvestre Gilberto Fachetti
Published: August 2023

Personality rights are powers granted by the legal system to protect the fundamental aspects of a person's development, including the biopsychosomatic, moral or spiritual integrity and intellectual integrity of the individual (LIMA NETO; SILVESTRE; HERKENHOFF, 2020, p.11). The protection of the right to life, physical integrity, honor, privacy, as well as the right to demand that society respects these rights, make up the exemplary list of personality rights (BARROSO, 2004, p. 12). All these manifestations of personality are a consequence of the value of human dignity, a constitutional principle that serves as a guideline for determining the list of personality rights in the Brazilian Civil Code. (SCHREIBER, 2014, p. 13) However, freedom of expression is a personality right that is not considered absolute because it can be invoked to justify discriminatory and harmful manifestations of other personality rights. Therefore, when the right to freedom of expression and the right to honor, for example, conflict in a lawsuit, a weighting must be made as to which of the rights in question deserves to be protected, as freedom of expression should not be considered a prima facie right. (BENTIVEGNA, 2019, p. 214)
Interim relief: Historical evolution and controversial points in the 2015 code of civil procedure
Authors: Machado Luan Theodoro
Published: August 2023

Introduction: This article proposes a brief historical analysis of the evolution of provisional protection in the Brazilian legal system, followed by a discussion of the application of the institute within the scope of the 2015 Code of Civil Procedure, specifically dealing with the problems involving the modalities of urgency and evidence. Objective: It is known that the 2015 Code of Civil Procedure brought a new look to the old precautionary guardianship, which in addition to being renamed, was adapted to the constitutional vision of the effectiveness of the process. However, the novelties presented, although virtuous, have brought to light some points of practical conflict, such as: fungibility, granting provisional relief ex officio, provisional relief on appeal, reversibility of the measure, partial anticipation and stabilization of the guardianship, which this article seeks to analyze. Justification: This research is relevant because it aims to bring to the center of the study the historical context of interim relief in order to understand its evolution and from there, interpret the problems that have arisen in the current procedural conjuncture. Methodology: In short, the research was carried out using a qualitative approach, the bibliographical review procedure and inductive-deductive logic, in order to carry out a theoretical survey of the problem presented and apply it to the content studied. Secondary sources were also used, especially publications in books, academic studies and scientific articles that cover the central question of the research. Conclusion and result: In the end, it can be concluded that provisional protection has been present in our legal system since the beginning of the codifications, although usually identified by other names. Hence its importance in the legal world. On the other hand, the study identified that interim relief is a complex institute that should always be studied for the sake of efficient judicial protection.