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Exploring the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) on knowledge creation and access in Kenyan higher education
Authors:   College Of Education and External Studies Makerere University, Ngotho Gichuru Eutychus
Published: August 2024

The adoption and utilization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Kenyan higher education institutions represent a transformative avenue in addressing challenges of access, affordability, and quality in education. While awareness of OER among faculty is growing, actual integration into teaching practices remains modest. Various factors impede widespread adoption, such as inadequate awareness, limited access to quality resources, technical barriers, and institutional support deficiencies. Nevertheless, ongoing initiatives, including the African OER Network and university specific programs, exhibit promise in promoting OER adoption. The utilization of OER in Kenyan higher education encompasses diverse approaches, from supplementing traditional materials to fostering professional development and course adaptation. Perceived benefits of OER in Kenyan higher education span affordability, accessibility, diverse content, flexibility, and lifelong learning opportunities. However, challenges encompass awareness, quality assurance, sustainability, infrastructure, and cultural alignment. Overcoming these hurdles demands strategies like establishing institutional policies, fostering collaboration, providing faculty training, creating dedicated repositories, addressing infrastructure gaps, advocating OER, and supporting research on its effectiveness. OER in Kenyan higher education significantly enhances knowledge access, fosters collaborative creation, and empowers student learning outcomes. Despite challenges, concerted efforts in policy, culture, faculty development, infrastructure, awareness, and research can effectively leverage OER to democratize education and enrich the higher education landscape in Kenya.
Local government revenue and economic welfare of the local community of kagulu in buyende district local government, Uganda
Authors:   Department of Economics and Statistics, Kampala International university, Kadili Wabomba , Gideon Mugulusi ,   Department of Planning, Buyende District Local Government
Published: August 2024

The Kagulu sub-county community still faces harsh welfare conditions, as evidenced by rising rates of poverty and restricted access to necessities such as food, water, shelter, electricity, healthcare, and education, even in spite of rising district local government revenues, which are generally acknowledged to make a major contribution to community welfare. In the Kagulu sub-county of the Buyende District Local Government, the study was conducted to look into the relationship between local government revenue and the economic welfare of the local community. Using the table provided by Krejcie and Morgan (1970) as a guide, a sample of 152 respondents was chosen from a population of 250 people for the study. A straightforward random sample method was used to choose these. Questionnaires that respondents self-administered were used to gather data. Following the collection of data, it was edited and coded and entered in SPSS computer program which was used to generate descriptive and inferential statistics. To evaluate the study hypotheses and determine the type and degree of the link between the study variables, Pearson's correlations as utilized in SPSS were employed. According to the findings, there is a substantial positive correlation (r = 0.716, Sig. Value = 0.000 < 0.01 and N = 139) between locally raised revenue and the economic welfare of the local community in Kagulu Sub-County BDLG. W = β0+ β1LR + Ϻ was the regression model that served as the study's guide. According to the model's conclusions, the study's independent variable locally raised revenue can account for up to 62.4% of fluctuations in the dependent variable; the remaining 37.6% are explained by variables or factors that were not examined in this particular study. As a result, the study suggested that initiatives be focused on strengthening accountability, such as enforcing punitive actions against those who fail to account for the locally generated earnings, in order to increase local government revenue.
Socio-economic and demographic factors on welfare among households in Mbale district, Uganda
Authors:   Department of Economics and Statistics, Kampala International university, Kadili Wabomba
Published: August 2024

In Bungokho Sub County, Mbale District, Eastern Uganda, the study examined the impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on welfare among households. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather data from a sample of 184 houses based on a descriptive study methodology. The household welfare was assessed and estimated using the Possession Score Index. Software from STATA and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences were used to process and analyze the data using regression, ANOVA, and frequency counts. The study's primary conclusions demonstrated a relationship between household employment, marital status, gender, and educational attainment and welfare in the Mbale district. The study also showed that households headed by women had lower welfare than households headed by men. The welfare of married household leaders was superior to other classifications. Household heads with ages under 35 and over 45 showed low welfare. The welfare of employed family heads, like civil servants, was superior to that of households headed by peasants and casual laborers. Compared to household heads with certificates and those without any formal education, those with higher education levels degrees and diplomas—were found to have better welfare. At the 5% level, variables including gender and household occupation were statistically significant (sig. value< 0.05). The majority of other variables, including household size, age, marital status, and education level, were not statistically significant at the 5% level (sig. values > 0.05), making it difficult to identify the degree of household welfare in the mbale district. According to the study, policy solutions that would improve access to high-quality education, community development, affordable healthcare, regulatory reforms, and basic service accessibility would all contribute to the welfare of the Mbale District. This finding suggests that the Ugandan government has to improve and expedite rural area development, particularly in the district of Mbale's less developed parts. Better rural development would therefore draw more opportunities to expand rural economic activity and raise the standard of living in the community.
Legal frameworks for encouraging research, innovation and technology transfer in Africa: Challenges and opportunities
Authors:   Associate Professor of Law, School of Law, American University of Nigeria, Yola Nigeria, Magaji BM
Published: August 2024

Africa has been facing significant challenges in its development process, including limited access to research and innovation. However, research, innovation, and technology transfer can play a crucial role in transforming African economies and addressing key developmental challenges. Therefore, legal frameworks that encourage and facilitate these activities are essential. This paper examines the legal frameworks in Africa for encouraging research, innovation, and technology transfer. It analyses the challenges and opportunities that these legal frameworks present and provides recommendations for how they can be improved. One of the key challenges in Africa is the lack of a comprehensive legal framework for intellectual property protection. This has resulted in a situation where innovative ideas and technology are not adequately protected, leading to limited incentives for research and innovation. Furthermore, there is a lack of clarity on how intellectual property rights can be transferred from one country to another, which has created barriers to technology transfer. Another challenge is the lack of a supportive regulatory environment. The absence of clear and consistent regulations for research and innovation has created uncertainty for investors and entrepreneurs. Additionally, the lack of a regulatory framework to govern technology transfer has resulted in the slow uptake of new technologies in many African countries. The paper suggests that the legal frameworks for research, innovation, and technology transfer need to be improved to address these challenges. This includes the development of comprehensive intellectual property protection laws, the establishment of regulatory frameworks for research and innovation, and the creation of mechanisms for technology transfer. The paper concludes by stating that, legal frameworks play an essential role in encouraging research, innovation, and technology transfer in Africa. Addressing the challenges facing the existing legal frameworks will require a coordinated effort between governments, the private sector, and international organizations. By developing more supportive legal frameworks, African countries can unlock the potential of research, innovation, and technology transfer to drive economic development and address key developmental challenges.
Foreign direct investment inflow and its determinants in Uganda from 1996 to 2022
Authors:   College of Economics and Management, Kampala International University, Kampala Uganda, Ismail Ssentamu , Chris U. A Ukaidi ,   Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria., Felician Mutasa ,   Department of Economics, The Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salam- Tanzania.
Published: August 2024

Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) World-wide have been determined by a number of factors which include; Market Size, Quality of Labour Force, FDIs Regulations, Fiscal Policies, Government Expenditure, Political, Social and Economic Stability of the host country among others. This study examines the relationship between FDIs as a dependent variable and its determinants (Market Size, Human Capital, Country Risk, Domestic Capital Formation and Infrastructural Development) as independent variables in Uganda. Time Series Annual data have been used for the period between 1996 and 2022. The study used the Correlation Analysis and Error Correction Model (ECM) in analyzing both short- and long-term impact of one time series on another. The outcome indicated a significantly positive connection between Market Size, Domestic Capital Formation, Human Capital and Infrastructural Development and FDIs inflows in Uganda. But the relationship between Country Risk and FDIs is negative. The study suggests the improvement in the Quality of Labour Skills, Infrastructure Development and providing a favourable investment climate that can encourage FDIs.
Türk ve Arap Halk Hikâyelerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: BAĞMANCI Fatih
Published: August 2024

Türkler tarih boyunca fethettikleri bölgelerde yeni kültür daireleriyle karşılaşmışlar ve onlarla etkileşime girmişlerdir. Bunu yaparken o kültür dairelerinden aldıkları değerleri kendi millî ve manevi değerlerinin süzgeçlerinden geçirmeyi ihmal etmemişler ve öz yapısına uymayanları almaktan uzak durmuşlardır. Türklerin karşılaştığı büyük kültür dairelerinden biri de Arap kültürüdür. İslamiyet’in etkisiyle güçlü bir kültür olan Arap kültürü özellikle Abbasi Devleti döneminde parlak dönemlerini yaşamıştır. Halk arasında yaşayan nazım nesir karışık Arap aşk hikâyeleri 10. yüzyılda, işte bu dönemde yazıya geçirilmiştir. Abbasi Devleti döneminde yazıya geçirilen Arap halk hikâyelerinin 16. yüzyılda teşekkül eden Türk halk hikâyelerine etkisinin olup olmadığı konusu araştırıcıların ilgisini çekmiştir. Bu çalışmada Türk ve Arap halk hikâyeleri ile halk hikâyeciliği münasebeti ele alınmış ve Türk halk hikâyelerinin kendisinden beş altı asır önce yazıya geçmiş olan Arap halk hikâyelerinden etkilenip etkilenmediği konusu açıklığa kavuşturulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Relationship between tooth brushing maintenance actions and OHIS status in schizophrenia patients at Aceh Mental Hospital
Authors: Nufus Fakhrul , Reca Reca
Published: August 2024

Patients with schizophrenia often neglect their oral and dental hygiene, resulting in poor oral health status. Tooth brushing as a maintenance practice is one of the efforts to improve oral hygiene in patients with schizophrenia. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between tooth brushing maintenance practices and OHIS (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified) status in patients with schizophrenia at the Aceh Mental Hospital. This study used a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 60 schizophrenia patients at the Aceh Mental Hospital, selected using proportional random sampling technique. Data on tooth brushing maintenance practices were collected through a questionnaire, while OHIS status data were obtained through clinical examination. Data analysis used the chi-square test. The statistical test results showed a p-value of 0.013, which means the p-value < 0.05, so there is a significant relationship between tooth brushing practices and OHI-S status in schizophrenia patients at the Aceh Mental Hospital.
Gambaran Tingkat Kecemasan Warga di Daerah Rawan Bencana Banjir Desa Laban Kabupaten Sukoharjo
Authors: Annisa Shinta Devi  , Hermawati Hermawati
Published: August 2024

Disasters are one of the main problems that often occur in Indonesia, many impacts are caused by disasters. One of them is flooding, which is the result of a disaster. According to data from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) in 2023, flooding occurred in Sukoharjo Regency, Mojolaban District, one of the sub-districts where flooding often occurs. Flooding has a psychological impact in the form of anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a normal reaction to situations that make a person's life very difficult. The aim of the research is to determine the level of anxiety of residents in flood-prone areas in Laban Village, Sukoharjo Regency. The research method used is quantitative descriptive. Sampling used purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 76 respondents. Data analysis uses univariate analysis. The research results showed that 48 people had mild anxiety or 80%, 7 people had moderate anxiety or 11.7%, 5 people had no anxiety or 8.3%, and no one experienced severe or very severe anxiety. The majority of residents in areas prone to flood disasters, Laban Village, Sukoharjo Regency, experienced mild anxiety, with 53 people experiencing mild anxiety.
Hubungan Pola Asuh Orang Tua dengan Perkembangan Sosial Emosional Anak Pra Sekolah di PAUD Surya Ceria Aisyiyah Kabupaten Karanganyar
Authors: Puji Rahayu  , Dewi Kartika Sari
Published: August 2024

The preschool period is an important period in a child's development, because not all children can go through a period of optimal growth and development. World Health Organization (WHO) 2019, reported that 5-25% of preschool age children experience emotional development disorders with a child population of 23,979,000. Parental parenting patterns really help children achieve normal growth and development according to their age level. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between parental parenting patterns and the social emotional development of preschool children at PAUD Surya Ceria Aisyiyah Karanganyar. This research method is correlational analytical with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study was 60 people with sampling using the total sampling technique. The results showed that the majority of mothers implemented democratic parenting as many as 48 (80.0%) and the majority of preschool children had very good social emotional development as many as 44 (73.3%). ) preschool children. The data was processed using the chis square test with a value of r  value = 0.00 so it can be interpreted that there is a relationship between parenting patterns and the social emotional development of preschool children. Conclusion: Each parent has a different parenting style and each parenting pattern can shape the child's social emotional development differently.
Pengaruh Pemberian Ekstrak Jahe terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Dismenore pada Remaja
Authors: Mila Dwi Jayanti  , Winarni Winarni
Published: August 2024

Background: Dysmenorrhea occurs when the hormone prostaglandin increases excessively during menstruation. Dismenorrhea complaints in adolescents, when untreated, can cause discomfort that interferes with daily activities and school activities. Dysmenorrhea experienced by teenagers can be overcome by consuming ginger extract. Objective: To find out the impact of giving ginger extract on decreasing the intensity of dysmenorrheic pain in adolescents at ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta University. Research methods: This study uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach with samples of 23 respondents. The measurement used the NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) and analyzed data using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. Result: It was found that of the 23 respondents before giving ginger extract the majority experienced severe pain (60.86%), and after being given ginger extract, the majority experienced mild pain (56.52%). In light of the Wilcoxon signed rank test p value <0,001 smaller than 0,05. Conclusion: at ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta University, we found that administering ginger extract reduced the severity of dysmenorrhea in adolescents.
Staatsräson vor Völker(straf)recht?
Authors: Ambos Kai
Published: August 2024

Am 20.5.2024 hat Karim A.A. Khan, der Ankläger des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs, Haftbefehle gegen den israelischen Premierminister Netanyahu und Verteidigungsminister Gallant sowie drei Hamas-Führungsfiguren in der Palästina-Situation beantragt. Die Bundesregierung argumentiert in ihrer am 9.8.2024 veröffentlichten Stellungnahme, dass Israel die echte Möglichkeit und mehr Zeit gegeben werden müsse, um selbst strafverfolgerisch tätig werden zu können. In der Stellungnahme zeigt sich eine starke, fast bedingungslose Unterstützung Israels, die einem Primat der Politik über das Recht nahekommt
Long-term marine ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake in relation to incidence of colorectal cancer subclassified by macrophage infiltrates
Authors: Ugai Tomotaka , Väyrynen Juha P. , Ugai Satoko , Zhong Rong , Haruki Koichiro , Lau Mai Chan , Zhao Melissa , Zhong Yuxue , Yao Qian , Matsuda Kosuke , Guerriero Jennifer L. , Wang Kai , Zhang Xuehong , Chan Andrew T. , Fuchs Charles S. , Giannakis Marios , Giovannucci Edward L. , Meyerhardt Jeffrey A. , Song Mingyang , Nowak Jonathan A. , Ogino Shuji
Published: August 2024

Evidence indicates that marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (MOPUFA) intake exerts an immunomodulatory effect to suppress the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). We hypothesized that the association of MOPUFA intake with the incidence of CRC might differ by macrophage infiltrates in tumor tissue. We utilized the Prospective Cohort Incident Tumor Biobank within the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study, both of which repeatedly assessed diets for decades of the follow-up of 125,172 participants, among whom 2,959 developed incident CRC. To spatially identify and count M1-polarized and M2-polarized macrophages in tumor tissue, we conducted in situ single-cell digital image analyses using multispectral immunofluorescence [for MRC1 (CD206), MAF, IRF5, CD86, and CD68] combined with machine learning algorithms. Using the 2,959 CRC cases, inverse probability weighting was integrated into the Cox proportional hazards models to adjust for tissue macrophage data availability in 820 cases. The multivariable-adjusted hazard ratio (with 95% confidence interval) for long-term MOPUFA intake of ≥0.25 g/day (vs. <0.15 g/day) were 0.56 (0.38-0.82; Ptrend = 0.004) for the incidence of CRC with the lowest-quartile M1-like macrophage density. There was no significant association of MOPUFA intake with the incidence of CRC with the second to fourth quartile M1-like macrophage densities (Ptrend > 0.20). The association of MOPUFA intake with CRC incidence differed by M1-like macrophages (Pheterogeneity = 0.01), but not by M2-like macrophages. Our findings of the link between MOPUFA intake and lower incidence of CRC containing low M1-like macrophage counts provide evidence for differential influence of MOPUFAs on colorectal tumors with varying immune microenvironmental features.
The Experience of Timisoara Hematology Clinic on the Management of Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients
Authors:   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, LAZAR Sandra , POPOVICI Despina Calamar ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, SARAU Oana ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, ALBA Luisa ,   Department of Hematology, Emergency Municipal Hospital Timisoara, Romania, OROS Dacian Nicolae ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, IONITA Ioana ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Published: August 2024

Objectives. One of the most prevalent types of malignant lymphoproliferative disorders is non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), which has shown an increased frequency worldwide of roughly 168% since 1975, coinciding with a decline in the age at diagnosis. Despite a ten-year improvement in overall survival, NHL accounts for approximately 3% of all cancer-related deaths. Delays in diagnosis and the emergence of related comorbidities are caused by the diverse symptomatology and symptoms associated with NHL. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess patients treated at Timisoara's Clinical Emergency Municipal Hospital who had been diagnosed with aggressive HNL. Material and methods. This cross-sectional study comprised 76 patients diagnosed with aggressive NHL between January 2020 and June 2023 who were admitted to Timisoara's Clinical Emergency Municipal Hospital. Biopsy along with histopathologic examination served as the basis for the diagnosis. As part of the first assessment, bone marrow biopsy and imaging studies (PET/CT) were carried out in addition to laboratory tests. The NHL was staged using the Ann Arbour classification. The present protocols were followed in the establishment of the treatment. PET/CT was used to assess the response to treatment. Results. In this study cohort 72% were stage 4 of NHL at the diagnosis, 16% were stage 3, 5% were stage 2, while only 2% were stage 1. B symptoms were present in 69% of cases. In patients with 4th stage of NHL, bone marrow represents the most frequent extranodal site. 57 patients finished minimum a complete chemotherapy line, from which 90% of the patients had complete (63%) or partial (24%) remission after first-line treatment. Conclusion. The importance of this study was to emphasize the heterogeneity of NHL and to evaluate the treatment response and survivance of aggressive NHL patients.
Real-World Treatment Patterns and Clinical Outcomes in Unfit AML Patients: Results of Current Retrospective Study in Romania
Authors:   Department of Hematology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ILUTA Sabina , DASCALESCU Angela Smaranda ,   Department of Hematology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, GHIAUR Alexandra Elena ,   Center of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, "Fundeni" Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, TOMULEASA Ciprian ,   Department of Hematology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, STINGU Geanina ,   Abbvie, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2024

Aim: The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) increases along with the aging population and its prognosis worsens with increasing age. Limited data is available on the real-world survival, clinical outcomes, and treatment patterns in Romanian AML patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy. Given the rapidly changing AML treatment landscape, this retrospective chart review aimed to understand historical AML treatment pathways, their associated outcomes, and the economic impact. Material and methods. Adult patients across Romania with primary or secondary AML, ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy, for whom the first-line systemic therapy (FLST) or best supportive care (BSC) was initiated between January 2015 and December 2018 were evaluated. The outcomes assessed included overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), response rates and healthcare resource utilization (HRU). Results. Of the 98 patients included, 85.7% received FLST and 14.3% received BSC as first-line therapy. The median OS was 10.0 months in those who received a hypomethylating agent as FLST and 3.4 months in the BSC group. Median PFS was 8.0, 6.4, and 3.4 for hypomethylating agents and low-dose cytarabine as FLST, and BSC, respectively. During the first line therapy the best response was stable disease and was achieved in 20.2% of the FLST patients and 14.3% of the BSC patients. HRU was generally numerically higher in patients with FLST as compared to the ones who received BSC as first-line therapy. Conclusion. The survival and outcomes of unfit AML patients in Romania remain poor highlighting the unmet need for effective treatment options in this population.
Prevalence and Regional Factors in the Development and Course of Allergic Diseases in Children in Southern Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Jumanalieva Maksudakan
Published: August 2024

Background: The prevalence of allergic diseases in children worldwide has increased rapidly over the past 30 years. This study aimed to identify regional factors influencing the development and course of allergic diseases for further prevention, control, and reduction of the risk and frequency of complications.
Methods: To investigate the issue, 104 studies by different authors and countries, as well as topics related to allergy in children, air pollution, and regional factors of detection and prevalence of this disease in Kyrgyzstan, were selected. Of these, 52 studies were noted and analysed, which met the selection criteria and were of direct importance in this topic.
Results: This study of allergic diseases in children found that more than 35% of children worldwide suffer from allergic diseases. Of these, allergic rhinitis occurs in 12% of children, atopic dermatitis is less common, but its incidence is 10-20%, and bronchial asthma, according to statistics, covers more than 14% of children.
Conclusion: The results of the study helped to investigate the prevalence of allergic diseases relative to the region of residence, the impact of environmental pollution, geographical significance, and the effect of smoking on the development of allergies in children.
The Third Epidemic of Blindness: Early ROP Screening vs. KIDROP Conventional Screening of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Neonates- A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Biradar Vijayakumar , Kolkar Yalaguraswami , Charki Siddu , Nair Gayathri Mohan , Lavanya Pidikiti , Biradar Sunil , Patil M.M.
Published: August 2024

Aim: To assess the benefits of initiating early Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening compared to conventional KIDROP screening and study the incidence, severity, and risk factors of ROP.
Methods: Preterm neonates born with weight < 2000 g and/or < 36 weeks of gestation admitted to the Level III-A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), BLDE (Deemed to be University), Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, were enrolled in the study. The in-house retina specialist performed Early ROP screening at 10-14 days of life, depending on the gestational age at birth. Subsequently, KIDROP conventional screening was done at 3 to 6 weeks of life by the Karnataka Internet Assisted Diagnosis for Retinopathy of Prematurity (KIDROP) team once weekly. ROP findings were recorded as per the standard ICROP norms. The data was analyzed for gestational age, birth weight, and systemic factors predisposing to ROP.
Results: The incidence of Early ROP was 14% (7/50). Of the neonates diagnosed with ROP, 43% had a gestational age of < 30 weeks, and 86% had birth weight in the group 1000- 1500 g. The incidence of type 1 ROP is 28.5% (2/7). The significant predictors of the increased risk of ROP were birth weight, gestational age, prolonged oxygen therapy, synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV), sepsis, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and nutrition, including MOM & Parenteral Nutrition.
Conclusion: Early enrolment of neonates for ROP screening in the NICU itself ensures early diagnosis and timely intervention and also ensures compliance and routine follow-up of these neonates. 14% had early ROP, which suggests the need to redefine the ROP screening criteria.
Determination of in situ NPK fertilization for rice growth in intensive farming system
Authors: Wijaya Rahmi , Budianta Dedik
Published: August 2024

Rice fields that were intensively cultivated by the application of chemical fertilizers for a long time may experience declining rice production, as the soil ages. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the fertility of the paddy soil for rice cultivation. Site-specific balanced fertilization is determined based on soil test results that represent the in situ soil chemical properties. This study aims to analyze the fertility level of paddy fields and determine the optimal amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizers for rice growth, considering the soil fertility status in Marga Cinta, Belitang Madang Raya District, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur of South Sumatra, Indonesia. The study employed a random sampling method, with a total of 6 samples collected by drilling at a depth of 0 - 30 cm, and then composited. The results revealed that the fertility of the paddy soil at the study site was relatively low, with an average pH of 5.32, organic carbon content (C-Organic) of 0.67%, cation exchange capacity (CEC) of 9.85 cmol/kg, base saturation of 21.05%, total nitrogen (N-total) of 0.10%, available phosphorus (P-available) of 1.87 mg/kg, and exchangeable potassium (K-exchangeability) of 0.10 cmol/kg. Based on these findings, the recommended fertilization amounts are 199.89 kg/ha of urea, 147.91 kg/ha of SP-36, and 28.45 kg/ha of KCl.
The stingless bee species Trigona spp. on various species of flowering plants in Baturaja City, Ogan Komering Ulu District, South Sumatra
Authors: Febriani Elsa , Pujiastuti Yulia
Published: August 2024

Trigona bee (Trigona spp.) is a species of honey-producing bee that does not have a sting (Stingless bees). This bee is small in size and plays an important role as a pollinator of flowering plants. Research was conducted from June to July 2021 in Baturaja City, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra. The purpose of this research was to study the species of Trigona bees (Trigona spp.) visiting various flowering plants and the species of flowering plants visited by these bees. The research method involved purposive sampling and direct observation in the field. Observations were made by identifying bee species present on several flower plants. Trigona bees predominantly used plants in the flowering phase as a food source due to their abundant nectar and pollen production. The field observations revealed 11 species of flowering plants favored by Trigona bees, namely Kembang kertas (Zinnia elegans), Jambu air (Syzygium aqueum), Air mata pengantin (Antigonon leptopus), Kelengkeng (Dimocarpus longan), Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon), Cabai (Capsicum annuum), Seri (Muntingia calabura), Palem (Dypsis lutescens), Matahari (Helianthus annuus), Santos lemon (Xanthostemon chrysanthus), and Belimbing (Averrhoa carambola). The most commonly found species of Trigona spp. was Heterogona itama, observed on the bridal tears flower (Antigonon leptopus).
Assessing the Quality of Compost Tea Made from Swamp-Growing Lotus Plants
Authors: Tri Putri Nur  , Susilawati  , Priatna Satria Jaya , Marsi  , Gofar Nuni
Published: August 2024

Lotus is a wild plant in wetlands that have not been widely used but has great potential to be developed as compost tea. Therefore, this research aims to evaluate the content of compost tea made from wild lotus found in wetlands, which has not been sufficiently used but has great potential to be developed as compost tea. It was conducted by testing several methods and compositions of compost immersion, namely A1, A2, A3, and A4 at Aeration 1:5, Aeration 1:10, Non-aeration 1:5, and Non-aeration 1:10, respectively. The results show that the pH value increased until day 8 of immersion and then decreased on days 9 and 10, with a range of 8.0-8.44, in the recommended range. Furthermore, the total dissolved solids in the 1:5 water ratio were lower than the 1:10 of compost and water. The content of nutrients (C-organic, N-total, and P-available), bacteria population, actinomycetes, fungi, and humic acid concentration were higher in aeration treatments for both 1:5 and 1:10 compost and water ratios. In addition, humic acid functional groups in compost tea for all treatments were detected, including OH-phenolic, C=C, C=C, COOH, CH3, secondary amides, and tertiary amides with different wavelengths. Based on these results, it can be concluded that aeration treatment provides better results for the observed variables than non-aeration.
Keywords: Compost tea, humid acid, liquid organic fertilizer, lotus, nutrient content.
Soil Development and Land Suitability for Cacao on Sandstone and Pumice Breccia in the Semilir Formation in Ponjong District, Gunungkidul Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Candani Dewi Madu , M. Nurcholis
Published: August 2024

The parent material of the Semilir Formation, which consists of breccia pumice and sandstone, was located in the villages of Sawahan and Umbulrejo, Ponjong district, and it influences the genesis and soil types. This study utilized survey and laboratory analysis methods. Two soil profiles were studied: the first profile was located in Sawahan Village with breccia pumice as the parent material, while the second profile was in Umbulrejo Village with sandstone as the parent material. The research results indicated that soils developed from breccia pumice had diagnostic horizons of umbric epipedon and argillic endopedon with an advanced soil development stage. Soils developed from sandstone had diagnostic horizons of umbric epipedon and cambic endopedon with a young soil development stage. This affects the chemical properties of the soil. Soils formed from pumice breccia tend to have base saturation of less than 50% with low exchangeable bases, while soils formed from sandstone have base saturation of >50% with high exchangeable bases. Soils developed from breccia pumice and sandstone have soil classification as Typic Paleudults and Typic Dystrudepts. These soil types are suitable for cocoa plant cultivation; however, they require mechanical conservation through terrace construction and improved drainage by incorporating organic  materials or compost into the soil, which can significantly enhance soil porosity, enabling better water retention and drainage.
Enhancing Rice Cultivation Efficiency in Tidal Lowland of Delta Saleh, Indonesia: Precision Farming Practices for Water Management and Soil Health Improvement
Authors: Mardiansa Edwin , Budianta Dedik , Sodik Imanudin Momon
Published: August 2024

Tidal lowland is a marginal land characterized by low pH, deficient  nutrients, and salinity. Despite these challenges, El Niño phenomenon often occurs during the second planting season, resulting in long droughts. However, tidal lowland must be used for cultivation due to the need for rice and the land should be treated accurately. Therefore, this research aimed to address the issues by improving the efficiency of rice cultivation on tidal lowland through precision farming practices. A survey and land analysis were conducted in tidal lowland of B typology in Delta Saleh, Indonesia, from March 2023 to June 2023. In this precision farming practice, water management was highly prioritized, starting from tertiary channels such as optimizing sluice gate operations and monitoring water levels in channels and groundwater. Additionally, pH, CEC, and C-Organic analysis were also carried out in rice cultivation, as showed by the  equation Y = 0.15 - 0.001 pH + 0.000 CEC + 0.000 C-Organic. The highest production yield was 2.05 tons/ha in P5, with the SEW-10 value during cultivation activities being 778 cm and the number of days above -10 reaching 84. Moreover, the efficiency of rice cultivation was improved through precision agricultural practices by using valve sluices and levees.
Eugene Korn. Israel and the Nations: The Bible, the Rabbis, and Jewish-Gentile Relations
Authors: Lux Richard C.
Published: August 2024

No abstract is available.
Validación y estudio piloto de una escala para la competencia en seguridad digital del profesorado en centros educativos desde un enfoque PLS-SEM
Authors: Villén Contreras Rafael , Rodríguez Moreno Javier , Agreda Montoro Miriam
Published: August 2024

Given the current challenges and issues, such as the risks and threats inherent in the use of the internet and smart devices, it is essential to be competent in digital security and behave ethically in digital environments. Therefore, the study aimed to design and validate the COSEDI instrument based on the European Framework for Digital Competence for Citizens (DigComp). To achieve this, an analysis based on structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was conducted, employing a non-experimental and quantitative methodology. The representative sample consisted of 497 teachers from the public education system in Andalusia, with a pilot study involving 60 teachers, who were excluded from the final analysis. The results demonstrate the validity and reliability of the instrument by illustrating the causal relationships between the constructs of data and privacy protection, device protection, environmental protection, and health and well-being protection. This is further supported by the inclusion of observed variables, as evidenced by the values of factor loadings and significance. Thus, the model supports the idea that the four latent variables influence each other, with the relationship between data and privacy protection and device protection being the strongest and most significant, while the weakest relationship is observed between the protection of personal data and environmental protection.

Ante los retos y desafíos actuales, como son los riesgos y amenazas inherentes al uso de internet y los dispositivos inteligentes, se hace indispensable ser competentes en seguridad digital y comportarnos éticamente en los entornos digitales. Por ello, el estudio ha tenido como objetivo diseñar y validar el instrumento COSEDI, basado en el Marco Europeo de Competencias Digitales para la Ciudadanía (DigComp). Para ello, se ha realizado un análisis basado en el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales (PLS-SEM), con una metodología de corte no experimental y cuantitativa. La muestra representativa ha quedado conformada por 497 profesores del sistema educativo público de Andalucía. Los resultados muestran la validez y fiabilidad del instrumento a través de la demostración de las relaciones causales entre los constructos de protección de datos y privacidad, protección de dispositivos, protección medioambiental y protección de la salud y el bienestar, así como la pertenencia de las variables observadas que los conforman, a través de los valores de las cargas factoriales y significancia. Por tanto, el modelo avala la idea de que las cuatro variables latentes tienen una influencia las unas sobre las otras, siendo la relación entre la protección de datos y privacidad y la protección de dispositivos la más fuerte y significativa, mientras que la más débil se da entre la protección de datos personales y protección medioambiental.
Propuesta neuroeducativa para un aprendizaje tecno-activo de la enseñanza de las ciencias: un cambio universitario necesario.
Authors: Ballesta Julio , Sosa Medrano Isarel , Gómez Pérez Isabel A. , Ayllón Blanco Mª Fernanda
Published: August 2024

In the field of science education, there is a lack of neuroeducational guidelines and resources. This is because it is a relatively new area of study. It is important to investigate whether these guidelines and resources can improve university-level teaching. To address this issue, a constructivist neuroeducational approach was taken using inquiry-based learning. This involved the integration of various resources into a set of activities for 77 future professionals in primary education.
The proposal’s effectiveness was evaluated using three questionnaires: 1) two ad-hoc content questionnaires and 2) a reliable (αCronbach = 0.968) and validated (KMO = 0.934) neuroeducational scale based on Likert scale by measuring the main dimensions. The study was based on a pre-experimental pretest-posttest design using Wilcoxon non-parametric tests, achieving a large effect size (mean values: pretest = 4.17 ± 1.40; posttest = 6.55 ± 0.53; z = 7.568; p < 0.001; r = 0.862), highlighting the importance of emotions in enquiry using novelty, which enhanced attention and the development of executive functions, resulting in an effective, feasible and practical proposal.

En la enseñanza de las ciencias existe una ausencia de orientaciones neuroeducativas y de recursos afines por ser un área reciente, siendo necesario comprobar si pueden mejorar la enseñanza universitaria. Para ello, se realizó una propuesta neuroeducativa constructivista a través de un aprendizaje basado en la indagación, en donde se utilizaron diferentes recursos integrados en una serie de actividades, para 77 futuros profesionales de la educación primaria.
La efectividad de la propuesta se valoró mediante el empleo de tres cuestionarios: 1) dos cuestionarios ad-hoc de contenido y 2) otro basado en una escala neuroeducativa tipo Likert fiable (αCronbach = 0,968) y validada (KMO = 0,934), en donde se midieron las dimensiones más notorias. El estudio se basó en un diseño pre-experimental pretest-postest utilizando pruebas no paramétricas de contraste (Wilcoxon), logrando un gran tamaño de efecto (valores medios: pretest = 4,17 ± 1,40; postest = 6,55 ± 0,53; z = 7,568; p < 0,001; r = 0,862), destacándose la importancia de las emociones en la indagación, utilizando la novedad, lo que potenció la atención y el desarrollo de las funciones ejecutivas, dando como resultado una propuesta efectiva, viable y práctica.
The Relationship Between Self-Management and Medication Adherence In Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients At The Sukarahayu Health Center, Subang Regency
Authors: Pipit Ardiansah  , Rosiah Rosiah  , Minanton Minanton
Published: August 2024

Self-management refers to an individual's ability to control aspects of himself, including physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral. Adherence to medication in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients is essential because, if not done regularly, it can cause drug resistance, recurrence of the disease, and even death. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-management and medication adherence in Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients at the Sukarahayu Health Center. This research is a type of quantitative research; the research design uses cross-sectional. The sample in this study consisted of 67 respondents, and the sampling technique used was accidental sampling. Data collection used a questionnaire on self-care activities and medication adherence, and data analysis was conducted using the Spearman rank test.The results of the study showed that most respondents had good self-management which was 80.6%, and some respondents had very compliant medication adherence, which was 85.1%. Statistical tests showed a relationship between the self-management variable and medication adherence (p-value 0.001). Conclusion: There is a relationship between self-management and medication adherence in Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients at the Sukarahayu Health Center, Subang Regency. It is hoped that researchers can further explore appropriate efforts or actions for adherence to taking pulmonary tuberculosis drugs.
O filme “Eu, Tu, Eles” e os relacionamentos não monogâmicos: entendimento dos Poderes Legislativo e Judiciário
Authors: Marques Douglas
Published: August 2024

Os relacionamentos não monogâmicos, apesar de existirem na vida cotidiana dos brasileiros, conforme retratado no filme “Eu, Tu, Eles” e corroborado por diversas notícias jornalísticas, não são tutelados pelo Estado, tanto pelo Poder Legislativo quanto pelo Poder Judiciário. Confirmar esta afirmação foi o objetivo geral deste artigo. Para isto, em um primeiro momento foi mostrado de maneira breve como a sociedade se comporta neste assunto de acordo com matérias jornalísticas, bem como, a maneira como o Legislativo trata a situação. Em seguida, houve a descrição do filme “Eu, Tu, Eles” e, por fim, foi relatada a maneira como o Judiciário e a doutrina civilista enxergam o tópico. Quanto à metodologia, a pesquisa será básica, exploratória e descritiva, qualitativa, com método de abordagem dedutivo por meio da técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica, com o método de abordagem indutivo por meio da técnica documental em relação ao filme analisado e com o método hipotético-dedutivo. Por fim, o objetivo foi alcançado e a hipótese confirmada.
Examining the Role of Stressful Events, Behavioral Brain Systems, and Ego Strength with the Mediating Role of Impulsivity in the Tendency Toward Addiction Among Youth in Yasuj
Authors: Mosaei Sisakht Fatemeh , Maredpour Alireza , Ramezani Khosro
Published: August 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the mediating role of impulsivity in the relationship between stressful events, behavioral brain systems, and ego strength with the tendency toward addiction among the youth in Yasuj. Methods and Materials: This study employed a descriptive-correlational design and used structural equation modeling. The statistical population comprised all youths aged 18 to 30 years in Yasuj in 2022. Based on the Krejcie and Morgan (1987) table and using multi-stage cluster random sampling, 384 youths from Yasuj were selected for the study. Data were collected using the Holmes and Rahe (1960) Life Stress Events Questionnaire, the Markstrom et al. (1997) Ego Strength Psychosocial Scale, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (1950), the Carver and White (1994) Behavioral Inhibition/Activation Systems Scale, and the Waid and Butcher (1992) Addiction Proneness Scale. After data collection and extraction, participants' scores were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient, multiple regression, and path analysis via SPSS-24 and AMOS software. Findings: Pearson's correlation coefficient results showed a significant positive relationship between life stress events and the tendency toward addiction among the youth in Yasuj (P < 0.01). There was a significant negative relationship between the behavioral inhibition system and the tendency toward addiction among the youth in Yasuj (P < 0.01). There was a significant positive relationship between ego strength and its components and the tendency toward addiction among the youth in Yasuj (P < 0.01). There was a significant positive relationship between the behavioral activation system and the tendency toward addiction among the youth in Yasuj (P < 0.01). There was a significant positive relationship between impulsivity and the tendency toward addiction among the youth in Yasuj (P < 0.01). Additionally, the results of the path analysis for the study's indirect hypothesis indicated that the mediating role of impulsivity in the relationship between the independent variables (stressful events, behavioral brain systems, and ego strength) and the dependent variable (tendency toward addiction) was confirmed. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, strategies can be developed to prevent the youth from tending toward addiction by enhancing ego strength and identifying life stressors and behavioral activation systems.