bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Type 2 Diabetic Patients' Knowledge Regarding Risk Factors of Diabetic Foot
Authors: Khudhair Shahad Sabah , Ahmed Sabah Abbas
Published: May 2022

Background: Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar caused by defects in insulin secretion, action, or both Objectives: Evaluate effectiveness of educational program on type 2 diabetic patients’ knowledge regarding Risk Factors of Diabetic Foot .Find out the relationship between of type 2 diabetic patients’ knowledge regarding Risk Factors of Diabetic Foot Methodology: quasi-experimental (one control group and one study group) design study, has been utilized for the current study. Study carried out in Imam AL-Hussein Medical-City. A non –probability (purposive) sample of (60) adult patients who are diagnosed with type2 diabetes mellitus these patients have met the study criteria and they are divided into two groups, (30) patients are assigned to a study group was exposed to the educational program, and (30) patients as a control group was not exposed to the educational program. Results: Result show that mean of score of Knowledge item in Pre-test (MS=1.31) in study group, and (MS=1.32) in control group. After application Program (Post-test) study group Knowledge improve to become (MS=1.85) , While control group knowledge still (MS=1.31).Conclusions: Applied educational program effectively improved the level of knowledge of the study group participants based on the findings of the study Conclusion: The results of the needs assessment show that the level of knowledge about the risk factors for the diabetic foot of the patients was low. Keyword: Educational Program, Type 2 Diabetes, Knowledge, Risk Factor, Diabetic Foot.
Effectiveness of an Interventional Program on Nurses Practices for Patient’s Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in Al-Sulaymaniyah Teaching Hospital
Authors: Aziz Soz Othman , Mohammed Suad Jassim
Published: May 2022

Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, generally resulting in clinically significant weight loss, as well as improvement or resolution of related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, and enhanced physical functioning and quality of life. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of intervention program on nurses’ practices Methodology: A quasi-experimental study with quantitative design was carried out at the Surgical Teaching Hospital in Al- Sulaymaniyah City from the period of February of 2021 up to the end of march of 2022. Results: The findings of the study revealed that the intervention program was effective in the improvement in the modifying of practices about the preparation patients for bariatric surgery among nurses enrolled in the case group the study confirmed that there was no significant relationship between the effectiveness of intervention program on nurses knowledge & practices; and socio-demographic, and the Mean of square for practices study group pretest is125.92 and posttest is 145.88,for control group pretest is82.44,for posttest is 82.20. Conclusions: The study concludes that there is inadequate nurses practices in the (surgical ward) toward preparation of patients with bariatric surgery, and the effectiveness of the study sample after implementation intervention program. Recommendations: The study recommends to including the nurses for training courses to enhance their knowledge and practices. studies in this filed and increased the awareness about BS ,conducting further for large numbers of nurses to increase the awareness about BS.
Effectiveness of an Interventional Program on Patient's Performance About Self-Care After Craniotomy Surgery
Authors: Hassan Hassan Jassim , Mohammed Suad Jassim
Published: May 2022

Background: Craniotomy is a terrifying ordeal for patients and their families. The postoperative period is a patient's weakest and most vulnerable time. Despite teaching moments about postoperative directions, patients' concerns about daily living activities prior to and after discharge are the most common. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of an interventional program on patient's performance about self-care after craniotomy surgery. To find out the association between the effectiveness an interventional program on patient's performance about self-care after craniotomy surgery and demographic data of patients. Subjects and methods: A pre-experimental design (one group pre-test/ post-test design) is applied has been done to obtain the study goals. Forty-four patients had craniotomy surgery selecting by non-probability sample (convenience) sampling. Their age ranged from (20-60 and more) years old, fully conscious after operation. One group that gives interventional program. Using a valid and reliable questionnaire, data was collected. Results: the study shows there is a statistical significance deference between pre and post-test for study at p <0.05 which mean effectiveness of interventional programو this indicates to good improvement in total knowledge and practices of the patients about self-care performance after application of interventional program. Conclusion: At the post test, there was a high significant improvement in patients` knowledge and practices about self-care performance after application of the interventional program, this demonstrates the smoothness of the program that was designed for this purpose, as well as the ease with which it was accepted by all of the patients who took part. There is a statistical significant difference between demographics variables (age, gender, marital status, educational qualification and occupation) and effectiveness of interventional program among the two period (pre and post-test) for patient's knowledge and practices. Recommendation: Conducting specialized courses for medical and health staff concerned with the implementation of self-care programs after neurosurgery in neurosurgery wards. Keywords: Interventional Program, Self-Care Performance, Craniotomy Surgery.
Professional Anxiety Status among the Departments of Physical Education and Sports Teaching and Physical Education and Sports Education for the Disabled
Authors: Canpolat Burak , Ilkim Mehmet
Published: May 2022

Background: This research is a study on the professional anxiety situation of prospective Physical Education Teachers in Turkey. Professional anxiety levels of Physical Education Teacher candidates studying in two departments were evaluated for different variables. Aim: This research aims to evaluate the Professional anxiety of the Physical Education and Sports Teaching Department and Physical Education and Sports Education Department for the Disabled students who are prospective Physical Teachers in Turkey. Methods: This research is quantitative and scanning pattern research. 340 prospective Physical Education Teachers studying at universities in Turkey were included in the study. Candidates consisted of students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Education and the Department of Physical Education and Sports Education for the Disabled. The "Occupational Anxiety Scale for Prospective Teachers" prepared by Cabı and Yalçınalp (2013) was applied to the candidates. The data obtained after the scale applied were analyzed with SPSS IBM SPSS 22.0 Pockate Program. Results: According to the results obtained, the anxiety level of the Physical Education Teacher in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Education for the Disabled is generally higher. In addition, according to the variables of department, grade, and gender, the differences between the two departments were found to be significant in some sub-dimensions. Conclusion: It has been observed that there may be some reasons for the higher occupational anxiety scores of the students of the Physical Education and Sports Education Department for the Disabled, which is a department that has just graduated in Turkey, compared to the other department. It has been observed that the candidates who have anxiety about teaching in different sub-dimensions generally have anxiety about employment. Keywords: Professional Anxiety, Physical Education, Teacher Candidates, Disabled
Rezension von: Schöbel, Gunter; Wieczorek, Alfried (Hrsg.), Der nördliche Bodenseeraum
Authors: Waibel Raimund , Schöbel Gunter , Wieczorek Alfried
Published: May 2022

Gunter Schöbel und Alfried Wieczorek (Hrsg.): Der nördliche Bodenseeraum. Ausflugsziele zwischen Rhein und Donau. (Ausflüge zu Archäologie, Geschichte und Kultur in Deutschland, Band 55.) Konrad Theiss Verlag Stuttgart 2012. 335 Seiten mit vielen Abbildungen. Broschiert € 21,95. ISBN 978-3-8062-2643-0
Türkiye’de Sert Çekirdekli Meyvelerin Üretimi ve İhracatta Rekabet Gücünün Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Duru Sinan , Hayran Seyit , Gül Aykut
Published: May 2022

Meyve, besin değeri açısından yüksek ve glisemik indeksi düşük olduğundan tercih edilen besinlerin başında gelmektedir. Türkiye’de meyvecilik sektörü, iklim koşulları sayesinde üretim ve ihracat açısından dünyada önde gelen ülkelerden biridir. Meyve çeşitleri yumuşak çekirdekli, sert çekirdekli, sert kabuklu, üzümsü ile turunçgil ve diğer meyve türleri olmak üzere beşe ayrılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, literatürde sert çekirdekli meyve kategorisinde bulunan kiraz, vişne, kayısı, erik ve şeftali-nektarin meyvelerinin Türkiye’de üretim, ihracat ve uluslararası rekabet gücü ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırma döneminde şeftali-nektarin dışındaki bütün sert çekirdekli meyvelerde üretim artışı dünya ortalamasının üzerinde gerçekleşmiştir. İhracatta ise, artış oranı bütün sert çekirdekli meyvelerde miktar bazında dünya ortalamasının üzerinde gerçekleşirken, değer bazında ise sadece kiraz dünya ortalamanın altında kalmıştır. Bu meyvelerin, uluslararası rekabet gücü analizinde ise Açıklanmış Karşılaştırmalı Üstünlükler (AKÜ), Açıklanmış Simetrik Karşılaştırmalı Üstünlükler (ASKÜ) ve Göreli İhracat Avantajı (RXA) indekslerinden yararlanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre, dönem başında en yüksek rekabet indeks değerine sahip kiraz iken, dönem sonunda kayısı en yüksek rekabet indeks değerine sahip olup, vişne dışındaki sert çekirdekli meyveler yüksek rekabet gücüne sahiptir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, sert çekirdekli meyvelerin üretim ve ihracatındaki artışın devam edeceğini ve ihracattaki artış oranının, dünya ortalamasının üzerinde seyrederek rekabet gücünün artacağını ortaya koymuştur.
Sonbahar Dönemi Yetiştiriciliğinde Kıvırcık (Lactuca Sativa L. var. Crispa) ve Yedikule (Lactuca Sativa L. var. Longifolia) Tipi Marul Çeşitlerinin Vejetatif Büyüme Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Şahin G. Tuğba , Kandemir Dilek , Balkaya Ahmet , Karaağaç Onur , Sarıbaş Şeyma
Published: May 2022

Bu araştırmada ısıtmasız serada sonbahar döneminde bazı kıvırcık ve Yedikule tipi marul çeşitlerinde, dikimden itibaren belirli aralıklarla yapılan ölçüm ve analiz sonuçlarına göre vejetatif büyüme ile büyüme sırasında gerçekleşen değişimlerin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada 4 adet kıvırcık ve 4 adet Yedikule olmak üzere toplam sekiz adet marul çeşidi kullanılmıştır. Dikimden itibaren 10’ar gün aralıklarla yapılan kantitatif büyüme analizlerinde bitki boyu, kök boğazı çapı, yaprak sayısı ile yaprak ve köklerin yaş ve kuru ağırlıkları belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, toplam bitki kuru ağırlığı, oransal yaprak ağırlığı (OYA) ve oransal kök ağırlığı (OYA) değerleri de incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; marul çeşitlerinin vejetatif büyüme özellikleri yönünden belirgin farklılıklar gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. 60. gün sonunda, marul çeşitlerinde bitki boyunun 15,18-30,2 cm, kök boğazı çapının ise 11,44-17,78 mm arasında değişim gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Kıvırcık marul çeşitlerinde yaprak sayısı yönünden istatistiksel olarak önemli düzeyde belirgin bir farklılık bulunmazken, Yedikule marul tipinde ise çeşitler arasında önemli düzeyde (p<0.05) farklılık olduğu saptanmıştır. Yedikule tipi marullarda oransal yaprak ağırlığının 0,69-0,81 arasında ve oransal kök ağırlığının ise 0,19-0,31 arasında dağılış gösterdiği belirlenmiştir.
COVID-19 Enfeksiyonunda Hematolojik ve Enflamatuvar Parametrelerin İncelenmesi
Authors: ATICI Yasemin , KAÇAROĞLU Demet , YILMAZ Ayşegül , BAKIR Fatih , BEŞİRBELLİOĞLU Bülent Ahmet , YUCEL Dogan , YILDIRIMKAYA Metin
Published: May 2022

AMAÇ: COVID-19 enfeksiyonu olan bireylerde, hastalığın şiddetini belirlemek, risk faktörlerini analiz etmek ve hastalığın prognozunu takip etmek için hematolojik ve enflamatuvar parametreler önemlidir. Bu parametreler yaş ve cinsiyete bağlı olarak değişim gösterebilir. Çalışmamızda COVID-19 enfeksiyonu olan hastaların Nötrofil/Lenfosit oranı (NLO), C-Reaktif Protein (CRP), Ferritin, Laktat Dehidrogenaz (LDH), D-Dimer ve Sistemik immün enflamasyon indeksi (Sİİ) parametrelerinin yaş ve cinsiyete göre değişimini incelemeyi amaçladık.
YÖNTEM: Mart 2019 ve Ağustos 2021 tarihleri arasında Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Ankara Hastanesi'ne başvuran ve PCR testi pozitif olan toplam 322 servis hastası (Kadın: 180, Erkek: 142) çalışmaya dahil edildi. Hastalar yaşlarına göre beş gruba ayrıldı (1.grup: 1-17 yaş; 2.grup: 18-30 yaş; 3.grup: 31-45 yaş; 4.grup: 46-60 yaş; 5.grup: 61-92 yaş). Hastaların laboratuvar sonuçları ve demografik bulguları retrospektif olarak incelendi. Gruplarda WBC, NLO, CRP, Ferritin, LDH, D-Dimer, Sİİ değerleri incelendi.
BULGULAR: Yaş grupları arasında NLO, CRP, Ferritin, LDH, D-Dimer parametreleri değerlendirildiğinde; 1. ve 2. grup karşılaştırıldığında D-dimer seviyesinde, 1. ve 3. grup karşılaştırıldığında LDH, WBC, CRP seviyelerinde, 1. ve 4. grup karşılaştırıldığında CRP seviyesinde, 1. ve 5. grup değerlendirildiğinde Ferritin, NLO, CRP seviyelerinde anlamlı fark görüldü (p<0.05). NLO, CRP, Ferritin, LDH, D-Dimer değerlerinin yaş ile korelasyonları incelendiğinde CRP, LDH ve Ferritin düzeyleri orta düzeyde korelasyon gösterirken (sırasıyla r=0.557, r=0.408, r=0.400); NLO, D-Dimer ve WBC değerlerinde korelasyon görülmedi. Cinsiyete göre değerlendirildiğinde enfeksiyonla ilişkili parametrelerin (CRP, NLO, WBC ve Ferritin) erkek hastalarda daha yüksek olduğu görüldü (p<0.05). Sİİ değerleri yaşa ve cinsiyete göre değerlendirildiğinde anlamlı fark görülmedi (p>0.05).
SONUÇ: Enflamatuvar ve hematolojik belirteçler COVID-19 enfeksiyonlu hastalarda değişiklik gösterdiğinden enfeksiyonun takibinde WBC, NLO, CRP, Ferritin, LDH, D-Dimer parametreleri ile demografik verilerin birlikte değerlendirilmesinin faydalı olacağını düşünmekteyiz.
Assessment of knowledge attitude practice towards ovarian cancer among women
Authors: Athi Nandhini U , Shanmugarajan T. S.
Published: May 2022

Background: Ovarian cancer is the 3th most common cancer among women in India and has a high death rate than any other gynecological cancer due to late diagnosis of disease. Knowledge regarding disease and early screening is effective for prevention. Aim: This study is designed to assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice towards ovarian cancer among general women. Methods: A questionnaire based Cross sectional study was conducted among 517 women. Information on their KAP towards ovarian cancer was collected using a pre-validated questionnaire. Result: Mean age of the participants was 35.5 + 9.3 years. Although 48.3% of participants reported to have heard of ovarian cancer. 59.6% of the participants did not have adequate knowledge regarding ovarian cancer. Almost 55.5% of the participants have negative attitude towards ovarian cancer. The knowledge score were significantly associated with age, marital status, occupation, education status, marital status. Conclusion: knowledge, attitude and practice related to ovarian cancer were low among the surveyed women. Health education should be implemented to improve level of knowledge among women.
Islamic values and Asian values
Authors: Vishwakarma Shalinee , Sharma Nandini
Published: May 2022

The Paper gives an insight into the values of Asian and Islamic countries with respect to human rights. It helps in understanding the problems that are prevalent in these countries and what could be done in order to bring the concept of human rights as it exists in these countries on par with the liberal ideas of West. The paper deals with analysis of human rights in reference to Asian and Islamic values. The idea of Human Rights is regarded as the idea of West and the Asian and Islamic practices pose a challenge to this idea. The study is limited to comparison between Western values of human rights and Asian practices; the development of human rights in Islamic culture and the challenges that exist even in the modern world. The paper also puts across the views of some renowned philosophers and supporters of Human Rights as to the concept of ‘cultural relativism’, ‘the relative universality of human rights’ and the impact of difference in practices on the rights of women and other weaker sections of the society.
Predicting difficult intubation in apparently normal subjects
Authors: Rai Alisha , Sharma Nidhi , Jain S. K. , Varshney Rohit K. , Bhatnagar Supriti
Published: May 2022

One of the major problems faced by health care professionals is the prediction of airway difficulties in apparently healthy subjects. Failed endotracheal intubation is a well-known reason for increased morbidity of patients including brain damage or even death. This study is focused on parameters used for prior determination of airway for predicting difficult intubation in healthy Indian populations. This study was done on 500 healthy individuals. Neck parameters were measured including inter-incisal distance, neck circumference, thyro-mental distance and sterno-mental distance. Mallampati classification and mandibular protrusion test were also carried out. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software (V.25). MC class 3 and 4 percentages were higher in males in comparison to females. Mandibular protrusion test grade A and B percentage was higher in females while class C percentage was higher in males. The comparison of baseline values of the neck parameters (inter-incisal distance, neck circumference, thyro-mental distance and sterno-mental distance) was statistically significant (<0.05) in both genders. The purpose of the study is to find out the baseline values of parameters involved in assessing methods for difficult intubation in healthy Indian population.
Green synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and their multifaceted applications
Authors: Maheshna N. , Roopa D. , Karthick R. , Anandaram Harishchander , Antony J. Prince , Sangeetha R. K. , Anusuya M.
Published: May 2022

Herein, we have prepared TiO2 photocatalyst using simple solution evaporation method for degradation of dye contaminant. The structural and optical possessions of the prepared photocatalyst have been categorized by a series of methods such as FTIR, XRD, SEM coupled with EDAX and UV-DRS. The photocatalytic activity of the obtained TiO2 nanoparticles were investigated by monitoring the degradation of solution of Methylene Blue (MB) as model dye molecule, using simulated solar irradiation. Photo-degradation experimental results point out that the prepared TiO2 photocatalyst exhibits advanced photocatalytic action over commercially available powder TiO2. The bacterial activity of TiO2 nanoparticles monitored by using E.coli and S.aureus bacterial strains. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized sample shows a good result against gram positive bacteria. The synthesized nano materials have great prospective to contribute in the wastewater treatment and bio-medical management technologies.
reconfigurable multiband nano-antenna design for photonic applications
Authors: Sharmila P. , Gayathri A. , Priya Mohana R. , Movithasree V. , Nithya P.
Published: May 2022

The Antenna that comprises metal patches set on the Dielectric which is given by coplanar transmission line is known to be a patch antenna. It can also be known as Microstrip patch antenna. The foremost downside is the efficiency of the antenna. A M-patch antenna includes a patch i.e a radiating patch, ground plane on one side and a thin flat metallic region on the other side of dielectric substrate. There are various feed methods such as offset feed, centre feed, inset feed and quarter wave line feed. Microstrip patch antennas have better advantages over conventional antennas. In this paper we develop Multiband Antenna for photonic application. The proposed antenna is designed in a patch model. And in the patch, a cylindrical shape graphene is placed over the patch in which we use this for photonic application. And this antenna is designed in flexible material such as copper tape, Kaptonmaterial and nano materials. Nano based cylindrical antenna was not done previously.In this, we have achieved a gain of 8dB which is comparatively better with other antenna after many implementation.
Comparative study of efficacy and safety between sublay and onlay polypropelene mesh repair for incisional hernia of abdominal wall
Authors: Bhanjan Meher , Sasmita Meher , Gujaram Marandi , Dhone Pravin. G. , Neeta Rai , Poonam Taru , Pallavi Dhekale
Published: May 2022

To compare the efficacy and safety between sublay and onlay polypropylene mesh repair for incisional hernia of abdominal wall. Department of General Surgery from January 2018 to December 2021 in BHIMA BHOI MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WESTERN ODISHA. It is a randomized controlled trial. In this study a total of 144 (72 in each group) patients were observed. The patients were randomly allocated in two groups by random method. Patients in group-A was subjected to onlay polypropylene mesh open repair procedure and patients in group-B was subjected to sublay polypropylene mesh open   repair procedure for incisional hernia repair in abdominal wall. Post-operatively all patients were kept under observations for 7-10 days in surgery ward and observed for complications if any. Post-operatively all patients were followed at 20 days, 2nd months, 6th month and 9 months to confirm the efficacy and safety of the procedure. The mean age of patients in Group-A was 30 years± 2.16 and 32 years ± 3.71 in Group-B. In group-A 28 patients were male and 44patients were female where as in group-B 27 patients were male and 45 patients were female.
Inteligencias múltiples y profesiones: retos de la educación superior
Authors: Vivas Viachica Elgin Antonio , Montenegro Morales Adriana Leonor
Published: May 2022

La búsqueda e importancia de la calidad educativa es un tema que a menudo escuchamos, observamos y leemos en los diferentes medios de comunicación, instituciones y organismos dedicados a la educación. Las investigaciones realizadas por reconocidos especialistas en educación como Howard Gardner, Ken Robinson, Eduard Punset, Daniel Goleman y Alvin Toffler plantean la urgencia de transformar las instituciones educativas. A partir de la realidad antes expuesta, surge la pregunta clave para esta investigación: ¿La educación universitaria considera las inteligencias múltiples en las políticas de ingreso y en el currículo? Para contestar esta interrogante se utilizó como base teórica el concepto de inteligencias múltiples de Howard Gardner, considerando que el coeficiente intelectual está inmerso entre las inteligencias múltiples. En esta primera etapa de investigación se seleccionaron los grupos de clase que atendieron los investigadores en el periodo 2018-2019. Se retomó el test de inteligencias múltiples, que fue puesto en línea para que los participantes procedieran a contestarlo de forma individual. La prueba contiene una batería de 35 preguntas cerradas y fue contestado por 69 estudiantes de diferentes profesiones. Los resultados desprenden algunas consideraciones importantes: la primera, referida a que los estudiantes promedios participantes poseen diversidad de inteligencia múltiple marcada, pero sin relación con las profesiones; acorde con la metodología de Gardner se debe alcanzar los cuatros puntos para poseer una inteligencia marcada. El otro elemento importante para considerar es que los estudiantes podrían expandir más sus tipos de inteligencias en condiciones favorables. El hecho de no encontrar inteligencias sobresalientes podría significar estudiantes que han desarrollado su potencial, en ámbitos y campos desfavorables. El otro elemento importante es el hecho de soslayar las inteligencias múltiples como variables que consideren las inclinaciones profesionales de los estudiantes.
Empoderamiento de mujeres rurales de la comarca Chacraseca del municipio de León-Nicaragua, para la construcción de una cultura de género, mediante el dispositivo metodológico implementado por el Centro de Promoción, Asesoría en investigación Desarrollo y formación para el sector Agropecuario (PRODESSA)
Authors: Velásquez Erick Joel
Published: May 2022

En el presente trabajo, en el marco del proyecto “Desarrollo Económico y Social Sostenible de las familias de Chacra Seca y su entorno”, durante el período 2009 – 2015, se muestra la utilidad que tienen las herramientas metodológicas implementadas por el Centro de Promoción, Asesoría en Investigación, Desarrollo y Formación para el Sector Agropecuario PRODESSA, para la construcción de una cultura de género. Se sistematiza particularmente el proceso desarrollado con mujeres dedicadas a las actividades domésticas, debido a la prioridad para este proyecto, partiendo del contexto en que, dedicadas mayormente a las actividades domésticas, representan un sector vulnerable por la condición de género desigual, arraigada en nuestra cultura. Más de 400 mujeres participaron de este proceso de las 12 comunidades que constituyen la Comarca de Chacraseca. La manera en que se conforman los grupos en el territorio, la frecuencia de las reuniones, el rol del facilitador en las distintas fases del proceso analítico colectivo, las distintas estrategias de conducción de grupos de reflexión y de gestión, han permitido a las mujeres organizadas desarrollar habilidades de pensar y actuar sobre su realidad, incidiendo con esta nueva dinámica en la organización y toma de decisiones en el hogar, así como en procesos de aprendizaje colectivo que les ha hecho más activas, propositivas y protagonistas de su propia gestión de cambio. Se ha fortalecido su capital social y humano de manera que lo identifican y utilizan como recursos para enfrentar nuevas problemáticas estratégicas de las mujeres, poco retomadas por ellas.
Descripción de la biodiversidad asociada a los senderos ecoturísticos de la reserva de recursos genéticos de Apacunca
Authors: Guerrero Quintero Lester , Santana Aguilar Blas
Published: May 2022

La Reserva de Recursos Genéticos Apacunca, es un lugar protegido desde 1996, su objetivo es preservar una especie de maíz: Zea nicaragüenses lltis & Benz, que es endémico de Nicaragua y solo se encuentra en esta área. Es una llanura de humedales con predominio de bosque tropical seco y bosque ribereño. Los guardaparques y pobladores de la Reserva han identificado y establecido trochas o rutas que atraviesan la zona para comunicación entre las comunidades, abastecimiento de bienes, fines agropecuarios, vigilancia y otras actividades. Se realizaron tres visitas in situ de tres días para recorrer los senderos e identificar: Las especies más representativas de flora y fauna. Lugares apropiados para el avistamiento de aves. Zonas para el apareamiento o anidación de la biodiversidad y Áreas de descanso, recreación y alimentación. Después de recorrer las 3 rutas: El Papalonal, El Guaco y Zona de Avistamiento de Aves. Las especies más comunes observadas fueron: 11 especies de flora y 33 especies de Fauna.
Comercialización y evaluación financiera de 17 casos de estudio de productores forestales de madera rolliza y leña proveniente de plantaciones de Eucalyptus camaldulensis en la Comunidad de Cristo Rey, Quezalguaque, Nicaragua
Authors: Nieto Margarita , Villalobos Roger , Escobedo Adriana , Jhonson Andrea
Published: May 2022

El presente artículo hace énfasis es la comercialización y rentabilidad de las plantaciones de eucalipto de la Comunidad Cristo Rey, Quezalguaque; mediante el proyecto Finnfor CATIE, como parte del desarrollo económico y social. Logrando incrementar los ingresos familiares y generando empleo a la comunidad; gracias al manejo y aprovechamiento racional de los recursos. Para ello se crearon parcelas permanentes en plantaciones de eucalipto, considerando 4 categorías de manejo. Las variables evaluadas fueron: volumen/ha; oferta y demanda de madera en rollo y de leña. Los resultados obtenidos indican que el mayor volumen/ha lo alcanzó la parcela 13 (“manejo regular”, año de plantación 2008) con 66,7 m3/ha. De las 17 propiedades en estudio (inscrita en INAFOR) se registró 87 ha para un volumen de 3016 m3 de madera de eucalipto dirigida para la construcción (alfajillas, soleras, pilares y varillas) y usos dendroenergéticos. La comunidad cuenta con un área de 296 ha de eucalipto, que representa una oferta de 9266 m3. Los mayores ingresos los obtuvieron las parcelas 5 y 17 pertenecientes a la categoría madera rolliza con sistemas silvopastoriles. La categoría buen manejo la parcela 1, es considerada la más rentable con una relación beneficio/costo= 6,07; VAN=2064 y un TIR= 95 %.
Contribución de investigaciones realizadas en la Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías UNAN-León, al desarrollo territorial
Authors: Arcia Ramírez Martha , Sandino Montes Marcos , Molina Membreño Adalila
Published: May 2022

Si se considera que la investigación universitaria se orienta a la transformación humana y científica, las acciones desarrolladas en el marco de la misma deberían ejercer cierta incidencia a nivel social, incluidos los propios investigadores. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las investigaciones realizadas por docentes y egresados de la Facultad de ciencias y Tecnología y su incidencia al desarrollo del municipio de León, periodo 2013-2015. Es un estudio con enfoque mixto, descriptivo y retrospectivo. Se recolectó la información haciendo; revisión documental, encuestas a los investigadores, beneficiarios y entrevistas a los beneficiarios de los resultados de investigación, los datos se procesaron en; EXCEL, SPSS y ArcGIS. Se encontraron 283 investigaciones realizadas en las 9 carreras que ofrecía la Facultad; de éstas, 260 fueron realizadas por egresados y 23 por docentes, en 23 municipios de 11 departamentos del país, teniéndose mayor presencia en el Departamento de León, en instituciones universitarias (37.9%), seguidas de comunidad (28.6%), empresas privadas (21.4). El 26% recibió financiamiento, el 89.5% fueron presentadas en más de algún evento Científico. Los resultados de las investigaciones han contribuido en mayor parte a la universidad, sobre todo en lo académico, ya que permitió a docentes y estudiantes, involucrase en procesos investigativos y participar en eventos científicos. Siendo su contribución limitada al desarrollo del municipio de León, debido a la poca divulgación y transferencia de los resultados a los beneficiarios.
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Public Institutions in Rwanda: A Case of Rwanda Biomedical Center
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Kigali, Rwanda, Nzeyimana Abie
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this research was to assess the role of supply chain management practices in the performance of the public institution in Rwanda a case of Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) as The study specifically looked at role of Strategic supplier partnership, customer relationship and information sharing on organization performance of RBC. The study was important to RBC, public institution in Rwanda and other private institutions. To elaborate on role of supply chain management practices in the performance of the public institution the related literature, the researcher was guided by the study objectives. The study was guided by theory of constraints and information sharing theory. The research design was used as descriptive while the population is 450 employees of Rwanda Biomedical Center and the sample size was 82 respondents. Purposive and simple random sample procedures were used for data collection. The researcher obtained primary data using a questionnaire and analyzed it using qualitative and quantitative methods. Descriptive studies were used to examine the data, and inferences were drawn from the data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential data analysis, with tables, charts, and percentage studies showing that they all had a substantial impact on Rwanda Biomedical Centre's performance. For instance, strategic supplier partnership (0.305, p < 0.05); customer relationship (0.482, p < 0.5) and information sharing (0.183, p < 0.05) were all significant affecting the performance of Rwanda Biomedical Centre. The study further found that there was variation of 66.5% on the Customer Relationship, information sharing, strategic supplier partnership at 95% confidence interval. This shows that 66.5% changes in performance of public institution in Rwanda. According to the findings, Rwanda Biomedical Centre/effectiveness RBC's is aided by smart supplier partnerships, customer relationships, and information exchange. Managers are advised to increase the organization's performance through cultivating supplier relationships. Managers must also build a clear channel of communication and collaboration between suppliers and customers in order to be effective. Keywords: Supply Chain Management Practices, Performance of Public Institutions, Rwanda Biomedical Center, Rwanda
LEITURA DE IMAGEM INTERDISCIPLINAR – HOMENAGEM AOS MORTOS PELO CORONAVÍRUS
Authors: Leite Gildo William
Published: May 2022

A imagem aqui apresentada foi retirada de um jornal do Espírito Santo, A Gazeta (Figura 6.1). Esse veículo de informação também disponibiliza suas colunas de forma digital, acessível pelo endereço: www.agazeta.com.br. A matéria é datada de 16 de novembro de 2020 (segunda-feira), porém, o ato representado na imagem ocorreu em 21 de junho de 2020.
Leitura de Imagem com Enfoque CTS: um entreato da imagética fixa e em movimento
Authors: Agatha Parrilha da Silva josie , Silva Júnior Nelson , Gervânio de Azevedo Melo Marcos , Kleber Favreto Elemar
Published: May 2022

ensino de ciências é uma área que busca ampliar o conhecimento sobre os fenômenos naturais, possibilitando que o ser humano seja capaz de se relacionar melhor com o meio em que habita. Tal relacionamento deve servir de base para a constituição de uma sociedade mais justa, democrática e livre, evitando o negacionismo da ciência, a proliferação de fake news e a banalização da educação. Este livro procura explorar a integração entre os saberes, indo além da mera especialidade das disciplinas, mas não repousando sobre a superficialidade do senso comum, discutindo, portanto, aspectos que abordam questões filosóficas, científicas, tecnológicas, sociais e artísticas, aproximando o leitor do que podemos caracterizar como enfoque Ciência/Tecnologia/Sociedade (CTS). Assim, a interdisciplinaridade é o que move as considerações dos autores dos ensaios aqui apresentados, que, ao analisarem imagens que fazem parte do cotidiano social, investigam a própria realidade em que elas são apresentadas. Organizamos o resultado dessas análises em três partes: Parte I - Leitura de Imagem Interdisciplinar, que apresenta seis capítulos com leituras de imagens sem movimento; Parte II - Leitura de Imagem Interdisciplinar com enfoque CTS, que contempla seis capítulos com análises com ênfase no enfoque CTS, em imagens com e sem movimento; e Parte Final, composta pelo décimo terceiro capítulo, intitulado “Imagens do Brasil: a fotografia na relação Arte e Ciência”, que apresenta um ensaio sobre a mostra fotográfica Imagens do Brasil, realizada no IX Workshop Paranaense de Arte-Ciência, em outubro de 2021.
Analysis of Search and Rescue Tactics in Single-Story Single-Family Homes Part II: Kitchen and Living Room Fires
Authors:   UL's Fire Safety Research Institute, Weinschenk Craig , Regan Jack
Published: May 2022

Prior full-scale fire service research on the residential fireground has focused the impact of ventilation and suppression tactics on fire dynamics. This study builds upon prior research by conducting 10 experiments a purpose-built single-story, single-family residential structure to quantify the im- pact of how search and rescue tactics are coupled with ventilation and suppression actions and timing. Each fully furnished structure included four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open-floor kitchen and living room. The structures were instrumented to quantify post-ignition toxic gas and thermal conditions. Temperature, velocity, and pressure were measured to evaluate the fire dynamics. Gas concentrations and heat fluxes were measured to quantify toxic and thermal exposures. Across this series of experiments, the impact of isolation of fire and non-fire compartments, the timing of search actions relative to suppression actions, and the influence of isolation, elevation, and path of travel during rescue were examined with respect to firefighter safety and occupant tenability. Similar to previous experiments in both purpose-built and acquired structure, the data showed that prior intervention locations lower in elevation and/or behind closed doors had lower toxic gas and thermal exposures compared to locations at higher elevations or locations that were not isolated. Lower elevations were also shown to have lower toxic gas and thermal exposures during the removal of occupants as part of rescue operations. For scenarios where search operations occurred prior to suppression, isolation of spaces from flow paths connected to the fire compartment was shown to be effective at reducing the thermal operating class for firefighters and the toxic and thermal exposure rates compared to spaces that were not isolated. Following isolation, exterior ventilation was found to further reduce the toxic gas and thermal exposures in the protected space. Suppression, from either interior and exterior positions, was effective at reducing the thermal operating class for searching firefighters and the rate of thermal exposure increase to occupants. Following suppression, additional exterior ventilation increased the rate at which gas concentrations returned to pre-ignition levels.
A new sedge record for the flora of Gujarat, India
Authors: Meena S. , Pandey R.
Published: May 2022

The present paper deals with a sedge species Scleria lithosperma (L.) Swartz new to Gujarat state. The paper also envisages brief citation, description, flowering and fruiting time followed by ecological notes, critical notes and specimens examined.
Studies on the Genus Dryopteris Adans. (Pteridophyta- Aspidiaceae Sensu Lato) from Mizoram (North East India)
Authors: Benniamin Asir
Published: May 2022

The paper deals with nine species of Dryopteris Adans. occurring in Mizoram. Artificial key for identification, correct nomenclature, diagnostic feature and photos of all the nine species have been provided to facilitate easy identification.
Comparing Outcomes in Cemented and Press-Fit Hemiarthroplasty
Authors: Brand Jordan , Ani Lidia , Rankin Kelsey A. , McLaughlin William M. , Joo Peter Y. , Li Don T. , Riedel Matthew , Leslie Michael
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

Arthroplasty has become the standard of care for displaced femoral neck fractures in the geriatric cohort. However, details regarding optimal implant design and fixation strategy continue to be debated. We sought to determine whether cemented or press-fit hemiarthroplasties were more advantageous in terms of revision surgery, contralateral hip fractures, hospital length of stay, mortality rates, and survival.

Methods:

All geriatric fragility hip fractures at a level 1 trauma center (2014 to 2019) were retrospectively reviewed for the fracture pattern, fixation methodology, and outcome, yielding 707 femoral neck fractures treated with hemiarthroplasty (309 cemented and 398 press fit). The final follow-up was either date of death or final encounter. Major end points were revision surgery, contralateral fracture, and death. A Z-score test of two proportions was used for dichotomous variables, and a two-tailed t-test was used for continuous variables. Cox proportional hazard was used for revision surgery–free survival between groups, adjusting for age, sex, and American Society of Anesthesiologists status.

Results:

Patients who underwent press-fit hemiarthroplasty had a significantly higher rate of revision surgery (7.8% vs 3.9%; P = 0.006). Press-fit cases had a trend toward a decreased risk of contralateral fracture (13% vs 9.8%; P = 0.12), although this did not reach significance. Both groups had similar length of stay (P = 0.08) and death rates (P = 0.39). Of those who died, there was a trend toward longer survival in patients who received a press-fit hemiarthroplasty (413 vs 615 days; P < 0.001). There was a trend toward longer survival without repeat surgery in the cemented group without reaching significance (hazard ratio, 0.66 [0.34 to 1.23]; P = 0.201).

Conclusion:

In this study, we found a markedly longer survival time after press-fit hemiarthroplasty, which we believe reflects surgeons' tendencies to cement the femoral prosthesis in patients with more comorbidities. However, press-fit hemiarthroplasties were more likely to result in repeat procedures on the same hip. Displaced geriatric femoral neck fractures may benefit from a cemented rather than press-fit hemiarthroplasty.
Digital Technology Experiences of BSED-Science Students in A State University
Authors:   Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, Philippines, B. Rubas Jeruel , M. Palacio Jessely , M. Doblon Quinnie , Mae Golez Cristine , G. Pening Alvin John , M. Lugas Mark Robe , C. Villanueva Jason
Published: May 2022

In response to transformation of educational landscape, schools all over the world have begun using digital technology to boost students’ interest and academic performance. Students have been exposed to new learning methods that involve technology. However, excessive and irresponsible use of digital technology may lead to more dangers than benefits. Some of these disadvantages such as poor academic performance, academic failure, or unsatisfactory grades (Flanagan, 2008) prove that an increased amount of time that the youth spend on these activities poses negative effects to their online learning. This prompted the researchers to conduct a study on the advantages and drawbacks of digital technology. It used an explanatory-sequential research design and utilized convenience sampling for the quantitative phase using questionnaire. There were 15 participants randomly selected from 100 BSED students Major in Science for the qualitative phase and were also interviewed using Guide Questions. The qualitative data was evaluated using thematic analysis, while the quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistical analysis and exploratory factor analysis using Jeffrey's Amazing Statistics Application (JASP). Findings revealed that students use various digital technologies for both educational and non-educational purposes, such as smartphones and Google Classroom, and Facebook and Mobile Legends, respectively. The impact of digital technology on students' online learning can be either favorable or detrimental, depending on the students' experiences, perspective or attitude, and utilization.
Modular Learning Efficiency: Learner’s Attitude and Performance Towards Self-Learning Modules
Authors:   Santo Niño Elementary School, San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines,, C. Bacomo April Clarice , P. Daculap Lucy ,   Tinintinan Elementary School, Araceli, Palawan, Philippines, O. Ocampo Mary Grace ,   Araceli National High School, Araceli, Palawan, Philippines, D. Paguia Crystalyn ,   Inagawan Sub Elementary School, Puerto Princesa City, T. Pentang Jupeth , M. Bautista Ronalyn ,   College of Education, Western Philippines University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippine
Published: May 2022

Learner’s attitude towards modular distance learning catches uncertainties as a world crisis occurs up to this point. As self-learning modules (SLMs) become a supplemental means of learning in new normal education, this study investigated efficiency towards the learners’ attitude and performance. Specifically, the study described the learners’ profile and their attitude and performance towards SLMs. It also ascertained the relationship between the learner’s profile with their attitude and performance, as well as the relationship between attitude and performance relevant to SLMs. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed in the study with 88 non-randomly chosen participants from secondary schools in West Philippines. The learners’ GWA (general weighted average) was used to determine their performance and a survey questionnaire for their profile and attitude. Frequency counts, percentage, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data gathered with the aid of Jamovi software. Results revealed a strong correlation between attitude and performance, but there was no link between learner’s attitude and performance as to the learner’s profile. It was affirmed that attitude is a compelling factor that is related with performance. Hence, this research has broader ramifications that can direct the Bureau of Learning Delivery to orient the module writers to further contextualize the learning materials that can compound learner’s disposition and academic performance.
Ijuanderer: An Augmented Reality-Based Gamified Local Tourism and Cultural Heritage Promotion and Preservation
Authors: T. Bautista Joel , H. Vizmanos Anthony James , A. Sta Maria Razel , T. Mercado Jonathan
Published: May 2022

iJuanderer AR: An Augmented Reality-based Gamified Local Tourism and Cultural Heritage Promotion and Preservation aims to add museum setups using augmented reality (AR) technology, and improves visitor experience and remote visiting of museums through a companion website. Its first phase, or exploratory phase features Tarlac and its provincial museum and showcases tourism information for dining, accommodation, heritage sites, and natural spots. The museum, “Diwa ng Tarlac” translated in English as “Essence of Tarlac” was chosen as the host of the scanned artifacts and as the location for the testing for external user acceptance (external UAT). The acceptance test scores were measured using a Likert-type scale and the average score for all screens is 4.23. Thus, to address the comments gathered from the UAT in Diwa ng Tarlac, systems improvement was done and implemented for the final roll-out of the iJuanderer application.
The Relationship between Parental Involvement and Academic Motivation of Grade 11 and 12 Senior High School Students
Authors:   St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc. Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines, Amante Ellen Louise Guinaling , Gindap Rey Almer Libuangan , Varquez Arwin Ancla , Maureal Angelo Fementera , Torres Danrey James Dumayo , Masepequiña James Niel Caupit , Arig Ruth Enanoria , Galang Grant Dominie Maglao , Pableo Chan-Chai Porol , Pogpog Jenmmy Bansi , Granada Cherylyn Olaco , Magnanao Jaymans Mañacap
Published: May 2022

The goal of this research is to know the correlation between parental involvement and academic motivation among Grades 11 and 12 senior high school students. The descriptive-correlational approach was used in this research. Furthermore, a universal sampling technique was used, resulting in 206 respondents out of the 796 total population. The parental involvement rating scale and academic motivation scale were applied to quantify parental involvement and academic motivation, respectively. The mean was utilized to determine the extent of parental involvement and level of academic motivation. Moreover, Pearson R was employed to test the significance of both parental involvement and academic motivation. The study concluded that parental involvement was sometimes evident among parents of students. In the same way, the academic motivation of senior high school students in Grades 11 and 12 was moderate. Lastly, parental involvement and academic motivation have proven to have a significant but low-to-negative relationship. This means, that when parents show high involvement in students' academic learning, this results in students having less motivation academically; this also happens vice versa. It is recommended that parents and students talk about their preferences regarding how parental involvement is enforced to have better academic motivation. Teachers should also communicate with their student’s parents to inform them of their child's preferences regarding their participation in learning.