bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
G. HICKES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF GERMANIC STUDIES IN GREAT BRITAIN AT THE END OF THE 17th AND THE BEGINNING OF THE 18th CENTURIES
Authors: Guermanova Natalia
Published: August 2023

The article analyses the contribution of G. Hickes (1642–1715), the author of an Anglo-Saxon grammar and Linguarum vett. septentrionalium thesaurus grammatico-criticus et archæologicus, into the intellectual life of his time. Gathering around him the group of ‘Oxford saxonists’, he promoted the study of the AngloSaxon language and culture, the publication of texts in ancient Germanic languages and their translation into Late Modern English. In the context of the history of comparative linguistics, his works, in which Anglo-Saxon was considered alongside other Germanic languages, testify, in spite of their deficiencies, to the emergence in that early period of such important concepts as a parent language and a family tree. His achievements include the first description of Anglo-Saxon dialects and poetry. Taking into consideration Hickes’ attainments, one might find it strange that many of his contemporaries viewed his research and that of other Oxford saxonists in a critical light. The first reason lay in the intellectual climate of his time. In an age when most British intellectuals saw their historical roots in the culture of Ancient Greece and Rome, the scholars suggested a principally different interpretation of the roots of the British nation. In fact, they contributed to the emergence of a new AngloSaxon identity. Secondly, their contemporaries found strange and pedantic their scholarly methods of textological analysis, which, actually, were quite close to modern ones, and the dry style of their works, the abundance of terms and complicated syntactic structures. The third explanation is the practical bias of most prescriptive grammars of the 18th century, which looked for criteria of correctness not in historical records, but in contemporary usage.
GERMAN DEVERBATIVES: FROM TAXIS FUNCTIONS TO THEIR ACTUALIZATION
Authors: Arkhipova Irina
Published: August 2023

This article is devoted to the issue of taxis functions-potencies and functions-realizations of German deverbative nouns. Functions-potencies of deverbatives consist in their ability to take part in the actualization of various taxis categorical values of simultaneity and non-simultaneity (primary-taxis and secondarytaxis). Functions-realizations of deverbatives demonstrate when they function in statements with adverbial prepositions and in interaction with the taxis environment, constituted (in addition to prepositions) by verbs, as well as by various explicators (durative-aspective, phase, iterative, conditional). The study found that, in combination with the temporal prepositions während, bei, in, mit, nach, vor, seit, bis / bis zu, deverbatives of various lexical and derivational semantics actualize the primary taxis categorial meanings of simultaneity, precedence and following. When used with prepositions of other adverbial semantics (instrumental, conditional, final, causal, concessive, consecutive), German deverbatives show the ability to actualize secondary-taxis meanings of simultaneity (conditional, instrumental, final, causal, concessive, etc.). Prepositions of different semantics are prototypical components of the taxis environment and act as certain taxis markers. The ‘inventory’ of implemented taxis functions is quite diverse and variable. In addition to prepositions, it is determined by such constituents of the taxis environment as phasic verbs, as well as iterative, phasic and durative-aspect adverbials. Under the conditions of functioning in various taxis environments (in particular, phase-taxis, iterative-taxis, durative-taxis, etc.), German deverbatives realize various conjugate taxis meanings (iterative-primary-taxis, phase-primary-taxis, durativeprimary-taxis).
Influence of Extension Communication Techniques on Crop Farmers’ Productivity in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Stanley Odinaka , Harry A.T , Emah G.N
Published: August 2023

The study examined the influence of extension communication techniques on crop farmers’ productivity in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of crop farmers, ascertain extension communication techniques accessible by crop farmers, assess the perception of farmers on the effectiveness of extension communication techniques, examine extent of utilization of information on extension communication techniques to improve productivity; and, finally, determine factors that militate against effective use of extension communication techniques in the study area. The population of the study is 184 registered crop farmers. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 144 respondents from the sample size. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. The reliability of instrument was 0.89 coefficients. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentage, mean and inferential statistics such as regression analysis were used to analyse the data collected. Results revealed that majority (58.3%) of the respondents were between 41-50 years; 58.33% were male; 47.22% had secondary education; 46.53% were married; 50.6% had household size of 6-10 persons; 51.39% had farm size of 1-3 acres of farmland; 91.67% had farming experience of 11 years and above; 29.17% had income bracket of ?90,000 and above per annum. The major extension communication techniques used in the area include: home training/phone calls (82.64%), town crier (80.56%), radio (47.22%) and village drum (43.06%). Lack of farmers’ participation on programme development ( ? =2.84), some extension practices run contrary to farmers' needs and customs ( ? =2.79), lack of trust on extension agents ( ? =2.81), irregular training and visit by extension agents ( ? =2.76) and high cost of adopting new innovations ( ? =3.01) were identified as the major constraints. It was recommended, among
Soil Conservation Practices among Vegetable Farmers in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Elenwa C. O. , Elenwo C. E. , Ebin I.
Published: August 2023

Soil conservation requires that organic matter be returned to the soil on a continual basis. The study examined soil conservation practices among vegetable farmers in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria with the specific aim to: describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the vegetable famers in the area: identify the types of vegetables grown; ascertain the types of soil conservation practices available and adopted for the production of vegetables, examine the benefits of soil conservation practices to vegetable farmer and identify the constraints to the use of soil conservation practices in vegetable production in the study area. Data were collected with the use of questionnaire and 106 respondents were selected from six communities using the purposive sampling method. The data were presented and analysed using frequency, percentage, mean score and correlation analysis. The study revealed that majority (52.8%) were female, were married, (53.8%) and 47.2% had SSCE. The mean age was 31.8 years; household size mean was 4.9 while the mean years of farming experience was 7 years. The type of vegetables grown were; Pepper (87.7%) Okra (84.9% ), Maize (84.0%), fluted pumpkin ( 73.6%) Cucumber (73.6%), Water melon (72.6%), Garden egg (65.1%), Water leaf (59.4%) among others. The types of soil conservation practices available were; shifting cultivation (82.1%), multi-cropping (72.6%), manure application (66.0%) and crop rotation (56.6%). Benefits of soil conservation practices in were; improved soil structure (70.8%), increased productivity (64.2%) and protect soil from erosion and nutrient loss ( 58.5%). Major constraints to the use of soil conservation practices in the study area were; lack of information (71.0%), lack of incentives (57.5%), inadequate soil conservation skills (50.0%) and lack of technical knowhow (37.7%). The result from the regression analysis showed that gender (-0.024 ) , house hold size (-0.135) and maritals
Central Bank of Nigeria Regulatory Policies and Non- Performing Loans in the Nigerian Banking Industry
Authors: Duruechi Anthony H. , Chigbu Sussan U. , Ukpong Utitofon Morgan
Published: August 2023

This paper examined the nexus between Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulatory policies and banks’ non-performing loans in Nigeria between the periods 1990 to 2021. Regulatory policies were captured using monetary policy rate, liquidity ratio and loan-to-deposit ratio as shown in the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical bulletin 2021 edition, while the non-performing loans data was generated from the World Bank publications. The secondary data were analyzed by the use of vector error correction mechanism (VECM) and the pairwise granger causality tests. Results from the data analysis showed that CBN regulatory policies although influences non-performing loans by way of long run relationship has an insignificant effect on non-performing loans in Nigerian banks. Notably, data analyses further revealed that only loan-to-deposit ratio granger causes non- performing loans. Hence, it was concluded that Central Bank of Nigeria regulatory policies have an insignificant impact on banks’ non-performing loans in Nigeria. Thus, it was suggested that in order to effectively manage and reduce the incidents of non-performing loans in Nigerian banks, the apex regulatory body (CBN) should work towards improving on the effectiveness of its regulatory policies especially when it comes to the use of monetary policy instruments in addressing the problems of non-performing loans in Nigerian banks. Stakeholders should from time to time carryout periodic reviews of monetary policy instruments with a view to strengthening monetary policy tools that rely on market forces to transmit their effects.
Differential Temperature Modelling (DTM) for the Determination of Molecular Masses of Strong Acids (Per Chloric and Sulphuric Acids)
Authors: Odokwo E.O. , Ogunyemi B.T
Published: August 2023

The molecular masses of two (2) strong acids: per chloric (HClO 4 ) and sulphuric (H 2 SO 4 ) have been determined using an experimental guided thermochemical model. The exothermic spree of strong acids was exploited at various percentage dilutions ranging from 10% to 50% using standard procedures. The differential temperature, ?T and other thermochemical parameters (basic constants, kb 2 and thermohydrobasic constants, ?T- 18kb 3 ) were measured and theoretically manipulated. The ?T (HClO 4 ) / o C: 6.0, 11.0, 18.0, 22.0, 27.0 and ?T (H 2 SO 4 ) / o C: 20.0, 48.5, 56.0, 72.0, 84.0 at constant pressure and volume, showed a steady increase in differential temperature within the percentage dilution range. The basic constants: 0.051, 0.093, 0.152, 0.185, 0.228 were obtained for per chloric acid and 0.149, 0.361, 0.417, 0.536, 0.625 were obtained for sulpuric acid at constant pressure and volume. The thermohydrobasic constants: 5.082, 9.326, 15.264, 18.670, 22.896 were obtained for per chloric acid and 14.643, 35.509, 41.001, 52.716, 61.501 were obtained for sulphuric acid at constant pressure and volume. The inverse of the gradient of the plot of basic constants, Kb 2 versus thermohydrobasic constants, ?T – 18Kb 3 affords the molecular masses of 101.00±0.51 a.m.u and 98.04±0.04 a.m.u for per chloric acid and sulphuric acid respectively.
An Integrated Assessment of Phthalic Acid Esters and Phenolic Compounds as Priority Concern Pollutants in Raw and Conventionally Treated Water in Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Gosomji Andrew Dewan , Adebisi Quazim Babs , Rufus Sha’Ato
Published: August 2023

Phthalate acid esters (PAEs) and phenolic compounds (PCs) exist in water bodies due to the discharge of polluted wastewater from industrial, agricultural and domestic activities into water bodies. They also occur as a result of natural phenomena. These compounds are known to be toxic and inflict both severe and long?lasting effects on both humans and animals. They act as carcinogens and cause damage to the red blood cells and the liver, even at low concentrations. For this cause, this research was carried out to assess these compounds as priority concern pollutants in raw and conventionally treated water (CTW) in Plateau State, Nigeria. Raw and treated water samples were collected from Pankshin, Shendam and Jos dams. A combination of High Performance Liquid Chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was used to analyze the two categories of pollutants. The results obtained showed that almost all the PAEs were above the given permissible limit (PL) as given by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The PCs were however below the given PL. it was discovered that out of the 12 PAEs and PCs detected, only 3 (1 PCs and 2 PAEs) were still detected in the CTW samples, proving that the method of treatment considerably reduced the concentrations of the pollutants. However, the reoccurrence of some of the contaminants proved the method of treatment was not completely effective. It was then recommended that other sophisticated method be utilized.
Environmental Sustainability Reporting and Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Akwuobi Bridget Udekwesili
Published: August 2023

Environmental sustainability is the art or science of measuring, disclosing, and being accountable to internal and external stakeholders for organizational performance towards the goal of sustainable development. This study was carried out to examine the relationship between environmental sustainability reporting and financial performance of consumer goods firms in Nigeria. In order to determine the relationship between environmental sustainability reporting (ESR) and financial performance, environmental sustainability reporting was proxy using Kinder Lydenberg Domini (KLD) social-environmental performance rating system while financial performance on the hand was proxy using return on equity (ROE), net assets per share (NAPS) and return on assets (ROA). The study adopted Ex Post Facto Design and data were collected from the annual reports and accounts of consumer goods firms in Nigeria spanning from 2016-2020. The study employed OLS regression model as a statistical test tool. The findings of the study indicate that environmental sustainability reporting (ESR) has significant and positive relationship with financial performance (ROE, NAPS & ROA) of consumer goods firms in Nigeria at 5% significant level. Thus, the study concludes that environmental sustainability reporting ensures firms performance in Nigeria. Thus, the study recommended that the management of environmentally-sensitive firms in Nigeria should sustain and enhance environmental sustainability reporting since it has positive and significant relationship with financial performance
Financial Strategies for Sustainability of Enterprises in Nigeria: The Manufacturing and Trading Sector Outlook
Authors: Udo Okey Okoro , Agbai Edward Perekebina
Published: August 2023

Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political development, most of the country’s SMEs no longer operate by their fifth anniversary. Many owners lack knowledge of the financial strategies required for the long- term performance and growth of their enterprise. The aim of this qualitative multiple case study was to gain an in-depth understanding of financial strategies that SMEs owner-managers can adopt to enhance the sustainability of their business operations in Nigeria. This study was grounded in entrepreneurship theory and Porter’s model of competitive strategy. Qualitative data were collected from semi structured interviews, observational field notes, and reflections. The participants were six SME owner-managers who employ between 10-99 employees within the manufacturing and trading sectors. Thematic analysis of data produced (a) using available financing options, (b) entrenching strategic financial practices, (c) adopting effective long-term financial planning, (d) embracing entrepreneurial resilience, and (e) taking advantage of technology. The findings revealed the need for SME owner-managers to be dynamic in their financial strategy practices. By doing so, SME owner-managers may be able to sustain their businesses, which may promote positive social change through job creation, wealth distribution, technological innovation, grassroots development, and enhancement of gross domestic product.
Impact of Customer Loyalty on Organizational Performance
Authors: Obafemi Olumuyiwa Olugbenga , Onyebuchi Obiekwe , Omoyebagbe Oiku Peter
Published: August 2023

This paper utilized a theoretical approach to examine the impact of customer loyalty on organizational performance. The paper identified some benefits of customer loyalty as increase profitability, business growth, enhanced firm effectiveness and reduced cost of operations. Some drivers of customers loyalty identified are: improved product quality, extended warranties, reduction in marketing and service cost, honest and quality feedback, improve brand image. The paper concluded that that customer loyalty is vital for improved organizational performance as sales volume accrued from repeated purchases helps to increase market share and improves profitability of the organization. In addition, customer loyalty intention serves as firm growth strategy and competitive advantage over rivals in the market arena. It is recommended among others that managements should make customer intention a key part of their strategy to achieve organizational growth. Besides, since attraction and retention of customers contributes significantly to overall organization’s performance, managements should ensure that they preset and offer high quality products, and quality service delivery to their customers as these will ensure reduced risks of the customers witching brands to competitions product. In addition, organizations should put in place effective customer’s intention programs such as longer warranties, new ands, and recognitions to enhance their chances of retaining their valuable customers.
Industries Wise Differences in Management Strategy and their influence on Performance: A study of Manufacturing and Service Industries in Nigeria
Authors: OBINNA Geoffrey B.E. , BAYO Princewill .L.
Published: August 2023

This study investigated whether or not there are variations in strategy (managing and non- managing) among small business industries currently operating in Nigeria. In every location in the world, the definition of industries and the sectors that comprise those industries are identical. For the purposes of this study, we have focused on oil companies, consumer durables, industrial products, software developers, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, banks, automobile manufacturers, and the service industry. The survey was drafted and distributed to the most senior executives of major corporations (the data for which was collected from the databases of those companies). SPSS was performed to analyze the 105 replies in order to determine the efficacy of the various marketing strategies employed by businesses operating in a number of market sectors. The same characteristics were then utilized to investigate the relationship between these strategic parameters and the overall performance of industries. As a performance metric, the organizations and industries were evaluated based on their level of profitability. Then, a cluster analysis was conducted to determine whether or not there is a pattern beyond the industry component that unites the various businesses that comprised the study's sample firms. The findings of the study indicated that there are a large number of strategic parameter differences between industries, and the study also revealed that the performance-influencing factors are unique for each of the various industries. Cluster analysis also showed that the strategic parameters of the different industries are very different.
International Trade and Economic Growth in Nigeria: 1986 - 2019
Authors: Okore Okore Amah , Nwadiubu Anthony Odinakachukwu
Published: August 2023

The paper sought to test the impact of international trade on economic growth in Nigeria. The research adopted the causal research design. Time series data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin from 1986 to 2019 were used to determine the impact of international trade on economic growth in Nigeria. Economic growth was proxied by Gross Domestic Product while international trade was proxied by trade openness, export, and exchange rate as a moderator. Trend analysis was employed in the analysis and the hypothesis was tested at 5% level of significance. To get a more robust estimate of the effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable, the log of the variables were taken. The unit root test result showed that the log of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Trade Openness (TOP) and were stationary at level while the log of Exchange Rate (EXCHR) and Export (XP) were stationary at first difference. Consequently, we applied the ARDL model in the analysis. The results showed that Exchange rate and trade openness had negative and significant impact on economic growth while export had positive and significant impact on growth. Nigeria could gain more from international trade if the economy and the production structures becomes responsive and more adaptable to changes both internally and externally on the basis of international economic system. In ever changing and highly competitive global environment, Nigeria needs to continually re-examine, revise and re-evaluate sources of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) in order to develop appropriate policy strategies, that can lead to maximum national benefits from international trade.
Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Toby Adolphus Joseph , Dibiah Samuel
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the relationship between financial inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. The study examined the Central Bank of Nigeria quarterly data from 1981Q1 to 2017Q4 with the E-views software package (version 9.0). The Vector Auto Regression (VAR) methodology was used to analyse the data, while Block Exogeneity Wald test was used to test the hypothesis. The specified models included stationarity tests, reduced form VAR estimate and structural analysis. The Augmented Dickey Fuller Test indicates that the study variables are stationary at first difference or I(1). The VAR roots plot in relation to unit circle indicates that our specified reduced form VAR models are stable. The Lagrange Multiplier (LM) diagnostic tests indicate that our specified VAR models are correctly specified. The results from the granger causality Wald test show that, at 5% significance level, conglomerate of indicators of financial inclusion; currency in circulation, currency outside bank, quasi money jointly have a causal influence on real GDP, but individually, only the effect of currency outside bank ratio is statistically significant. The study recommends that the Central Bank should as matters of policy persuade commercial banks to key into the federal government financial inclusion programmes by increasing their presence in the rural areas and reducing the cost of using financial services. This would give more rural adult population access to formal financial services and significantly reduce the degree of monetization of the economy.
Financial Indiscipline and Lack of Accountability in Public Sector in Enugu State
Authors: Prof. Ubesie M.C. , Okoh Isaac Chibuzo , Ejike Chinedu Raphael
Published: August 2023

The study examined the financial indiscipline and lack of accountability in public sector in Enugu State. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the effect of financial indiscipline in public sector on economic sustainability of Nigeria, determine the effect of lack of accountability in public sector on economic sustainability of Nigeria and ascertain the level of accountability and financial discipline in public sector in Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was used for this study. The study was conducted in Enugu. The population of the study was 2084. The sample size of the study was 313 which was determined through the use of Freund and Williams (1986) statistical sampling formula. The collected data was analysed through the use of Mean score while Z-score was used to test the hypotheses. The finding of the study showed that Financial indiscipline in public sector has a significant effect on economic sustainability of Nigeria, that lack of accountability in public sector has a significant effect on economic sustainability of Nigeria and that the level of accountability and financial discipline in public sector in Nigeria is significantly low. The study concluded that financial indiscipline and lack of financial accountability is prevalent in the public sector economy of Nigeria and this significantly affect economic sustainability in Nigeria. The study among others that for financial indiscipline to minimized in the public sector, accountability mechanisms must be strengthened to reduce the level of corruption in the country. The nation’s annual budget must be an instrument of accountability, a stewardship report of what was done in any given financial year and just a reflection of how money was allocated, unspent and subsequently returned to the coffers of the government or even wasted
Gender Issues in Disaster: Understanding the Problems Involved for Women Vulnerability, Sustainability, and Awareness in Nigeria
Authors: Shehu Maimuna , Adamu Karimatu Umar
Published: August 2023

The study investigates the gender issues in disaster and analyses the relationships between vulnerability sustainability and awareness following a qualitative method on the basis of secondary sources. The study notes that the women living in coastal areas are facing more difficulties due to the complexity of atmosphere where their activities are not properly recognized in disaster planning and management. However, the study showed that women, particularly belong to the poor families are primarily responsible for their domestic roles due to culturally dominated labor division. The study also recommended that women should be involved in emergency planning and disaster management process through ensuring their active participation. The inclusion of greater number of women in the emergency management profession could help in the long term to address disaster risks. Since, the underlying cultural, social, and economic patterns that lead to a low socio-economic status of women and thereby generate their specific susceptibility to disasters. Though, such initiatives have not addressed like their entire adverse impact on socio-economic status in recent literature, the present study is an initiative to address the women’s involvement in preparedness and capacity building at the community level as well as household level which the vulnerable women are striving with the frequent disasters to sustain in the planet.
Sustaining the Gains of HYPREP Remediation in Ogoni: A Community Focus
Authors: Baala Gawuga Thompson , Nwinkol Barinaadaa
Published: August 2023

Since the 2016 flagged-off of soil remediation in Ogoni, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has concluded work in at least sixteen (16) remediation sites across the four local government areas of Eleme, Gokana, Khana and Tai. This is part of twenty-one (21) Lots in phase 1 batch 1 of the Project work performance status published in December 2021. Thus, the efforts of Government in addressing the environmental issues in Ogoniland and other parts of the Niger Delta in general should be sustainable. What becomes of the gains of HYPREP soil remediation after the exercise is of concern to this paper. Using the Stakeholders theory, the study argues that preservation of a healthy environment and ecological balance is everybody’s concern. To promote environmental awareness among the people, the need for active and sustainable involvement of the various stakeholders is important to sustainable environmental remediation. These stakeholders are the host and impacted communities, public, media, environmental groups, corporations and the government. The study uses both primary and secondary sources of data based on a qualitative research design in drawing conclusion that community engagement must be sustained in a manner that outlived the remediation project/clean-up. The study recommends mass sensitization and mobilization of the locals on the aftermaths of the project, what to expect and such friendly environmental disposition which may engender a sustainable healthy environmental and ecological balance in Ogoniland and beyond.
The Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Effluents using Biomass Based Modified Activated Carbon
Authors: Suleiman Hadiza Ado , Isah Salamatu Surajo
Published: August 2023

Modified coconut shell based activated carbon was used as a precursor in this study to remove heavy metals Lead (Pb), Aluminium (Al), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), and Cadmium (Cd) from industrial effluent using the thermal process of pyrolysis and carbonization for 2 hr and impregnation ratio of 1:2 with phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) and sodium hydroxide( Na O H) for three different biomass particle size at 600 0 c temperature using Znlc 2 as an activating agent. A maximum activated carbon yield of 68g was obtained for the coconut shell. The optimum activation temperature, impregnation ratio, time, uptake capacity and removal rate were determined. The results of this work illustrates that high-quality activated carbon can be locally manufactured from coconut shell waste, and a scale-up of this production will go a long way in reducing the tons of coconut shell waste generation in the country.
Effect of telerehabilitation in patients with orofacial pain during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Santos Alcylene Carla de Jesus dos , Oliveira Amanda dos Santos de , Gutierrez Cintia Moraes , Nakamoto Fernanda Cardoso , Mode Letícia Neves , Leonardis Margarete Nobilo , Ferreira Lais Silva , Cunha Taisi Antunes da , Biasotto-Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted public and private health services, replacing face-to-face care with tele-rehabilitation as an alternative to assisting the population. Despite studies on the influence of self-efficacy on adherence, implementation of the therapeutic plan and health promotion behaviors, there is little national scientific data on the impact of telerehabilitation on self-efficacy and health care for patients with orofacial pain. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of telerehabilitation on self-efficacy and health care of patients with orofacial pain during the COVID-19 pandemic1,2.​
Effect of oculomotor exercises added to the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction: case report
Authors: Mode Leticia Neves , Nakamoto Fernanda Cardoso , Ferreira Lais Silva , Santos Alcylene Carla dos , Nobilo Margarete , Cunha Taisi Antunes da , Gutierrez Cintia Moraes , Biasotto-Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida
Published: August 2023

Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is of multifactorial etiology, considered the most common chronic musculoskeletal cause of orofacial pain and with an estimated prevalence in the world population of approximately 31% in adults and the elderly and about 11% in children and adolescents1. Convergence insufficiency (CI) is characterized by the inability of the eyes to perform the adduction movement together, to focus on a nearby object2. The literature shows that there is anatomical and physiological evidence of a connection between the oculomotor apparatus and the stomatognathic system, and there are significant associations between convergence insufficiency, pain and severity of TMD2. The aim of the study was to identify the effects of oculomotor treatment added to TMD treatment on decreasing muscle pain, increasing mandibular range of motion and improving ocular convergence.
Nurses' role in raising public awareness of organ donation
Authors: Castro Ronaldo Santos de , Vador Rosana Maria Faria , Meneses Thalita Martins Ferraz
Published: August 2023

Nurses are important in changing the stigma about organ donation with their technical knowledge, communication skills and proximity to family members; it is their responsibility to change family refusal, which is mobilized by the feeling of loss, fear, religion and lack of knowledge. This work aims to recognize the reliable internet tools and applications available with information related to organ donation that can assist nurses in reducing family refusal.
Incidence of daytime sleepiness in asthmatic patients using the Epworth scale
Authors: Bittencourt Cynthia , Stella Thamiê , Farah Felipe , Peres Ivan , Stirbulov Roberto , Sampaio Luciana M Malosá
Published: August 2023

Daytime sleepiness is a common symptom in sleep disorders, including sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Asthmatic patients can also have difficulties controlling the disease even with adequate treatment. It is therefore important to carry out a study to assess the incidence of daytime sleepiness in these patients. The aim of this study is to assess the incidence of daytime sleepiness in asthmatic patients using the Epworth sleepiness scale. The methodology of this work consists of a cross-sectional study with a consecutive sample of 21 individuals (mean age 46.4 ± 13.6 years), including 15 women. These patients were selected from the pulmonology outpatient clinic for the treatment of Difficult Control Asthma (DCA) at Santa Casa de Misericórdia in the State of São Paulo. The Epworth sleepiness scale was used, and the participants also underwent nocturnal polysomnography. The results showed an average sleep efficiency of 72.9% (standard deviation of 15.9), indicating that the patients had a reasonable amount of sleep, close to the recommended actual time of 85%. The distribution of sleep time between the NREM and REM stages showed a slight predominance of NREM sleep (14.5%) over REM sleep. Peripheral oxygen saturation during sleep was 93.8% in the NREM stage and 83.0% in the REM stage. There was a high number of micro-awakenings (83.2%). When analyzing the Epworth sleepiness scale, it was found that 42.85% of the participants obtained a score of 0-9, 14.38% obtained a score of 9-12, 9.52% obtained a score of 12-15 and 33.34% obtained a score of more than 15. In conclusion, we can state that the Epworth sleepiness scale can be applied to patients with difficult-to-control asthma to assess the presence of daytime sleepiness.
Playfulness and physical activity: Physical, cognitive and social training, a letter ma quality of life
Authors: Castro André Lemos Albuquerque de
Published: August 2023

The experience was carried out at the Apeú health academy, a primary care space, with the aim of promoting body practices and physical activity in health promotion and contributing to care and healthy lifestyle. Thus combating DCNTS and space evasion, we seek alternative means of encouraging the modality of physical, cognitive and social practice of space participants. In order to guide, prevent and solve possible diseases, in addition to providing new meetings and approaching users. We seek to innovate our means of attending to bodily practices and physical activity in July, experiencing playfulness in activities without losing the improvement and quality of life.
Therapy of hospitalized schizophrenic patient with Fournier Syndrome: Experience report
Authors: Caetano Vitoria Almeida , Rodrigues Maria Eduarda Silva , Silva Maria Luiza Almeida , Silva Maria Luiza Soares , Santos Mateus Dias , Esteves Kênia Alencar Fróes
Published: August 2023

Fournier's syndrome is described as a necrotizing fasciitis, localized in the perineum and abdominal wall, which originates in the region of the scrotum and penis in men, in the region of the vulva and groin in women. This syndrome is an aggravation of a condition caused by Gram-positive, Gram-negative or anaerobic bacteria, which can progress to death.
Historical series of the number of organ, tissue and cell transplants performed in the Northeast Region from 2012 to 2021: A comparative study
Authors: Oliveira Pedro Leno Negreiros de , Rodrigues Marcelo Cavalcante , Santos Suelene Gonçalves dos
Published: August 2023

In recent decades, transplants have had a profound impact on the care of end-stage patients with various types of diseases. Organ, tissue and cell transplants are medical procedures that involve replacing damaged organs, tissues or cells with healthy ones from a donor.
The insulating and debiasing techniques and the objective impartiality of the judge in civil proceedings
Authors: Machado Luan Theodoro
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Impartiality is linked to the balance of process and due process and can be classified under two biases: subjective and objective. The first reflects on the judge's relations with the parties. The second relates the magistrate to the object of the case. Currently, the only hypotheses of breach of impartiality are provided for, exhaustively, in Articles 144 and 145 of the Code of Civil Procedure and deal with impediment and suspicion. However, taxativity limits the hypotheses of bias, which is why it is proposed to use the techniques of debiasing and insulating. Objective: Initially, it is proposed the analysis of the "biases of cognition. From there it will be necessary to understand that debiasing combats biases through pedagogical instruments and insulating removes biased subjects from the judicial activity. In this sense, the question arises about how the techniques act to ensure the objective impartiality of the judge in the civil process? Justification: According to the report of the Justice Confidence Index in Brazil, from 2013-2017, it was found that trust in the Judiciary fell to 24% in 2017. Hence also the importance of the present study that aims to apply the techniques of debias in favor of the recovery of the credibility of the judiciary, which is intended from the stoning of the psychological profile of the judge. Methodology: In short, the research developed used a qualitative approach, the bibliographic review procedure and the inductive-deductive logic, in order to carry out a theoretical survey on the problem presented and apply it to the content studied. Secondary sources were also used, especially publications in books, academic studies and scientific articles. Conclusion and result: After completing the research, it is possible to infer that the techniques presented can be applied in the control of the judge's bias. This happens to the extent that the technique allows the expansion of the hypotheses of the CPC.
Impacts caused by the exotic invasion Megathyrsus maximus (Jacq.) B.K.Simon & S.W.L.Jacobs (Poaceae) on the vegetation of the atlantic forest
Authors: Araújo Kelianne Carolina Targino de , Reis Daniel Oliveira , Mendonça Diego de Andrade , Jesus Lara Fabian Rodrigues de , Fabricante Juliano Ricardo
Published: August 2023

The introduction of exotic species has led to the simplification of native biota, as well as causing various other negative effects on natural and man-made ecosystems. The process responsible for causing this problem is called biological invasion (BI). Among the species responsible for promoting BI is the grass Megathyrsus maximus (Jacq.) B.K.Simon & S.W.L.Jacobs. The aim of this study was to assess the impacts caused by the invasive exotic species on the composition, richness and diversity of the native vegetation of the Atlantic Rainforest. The work was carried out in the Serra de Itabaiana National Park, Sergipe. To assess the impacts, 40 1m² plots were plotted, half of which were installed in an invaded environment (AI) and the other half in an environment not invaded (ANI) by M. maximus. All herbaceous and semi-woody species were counted in these plots and statistical analyses (composition, richness, diversity and comparisons) were carried out using this data. We sampled 676 individuals distributed among 43 species in the IA and 943 individuals distributed among 90 species in the ANI. Diversity was 2.52 in AI and 3.83 in ANI. Similarity between the environments was 0.13 and dissimilarity was 0.18. According to the tests carried out, there are significant differences between the environments for all the variables tested. The results presented suggest that the presence of M. maximus causes changes in the composition and a decrease in the richness and diversity of native species in invaded environments. Public policies aimed at controlling the species are therefore suggested.
Profile of IL-1 beta, INF-gamma, IL-4 and IL-17 in patients with COVID-19
Authors: Pereira Clayrton de Barros , Pedra Yuri Felix , Dellalibera-Joviliano Renata
Published: August 2023

The immune response to SARS-CoV-2 is mediated by several soluble chemotactic factors, including cytokines whose levels vary at different stages and types of infections. Clinical evidence shows that "cytokine storm," in which the body has high levels of several pro-inflammatory cytokines, is common in several patients with severe COVID-19. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the inflammatory response mediated by the cytokines IL-1 Beta, INF-Gama, IL-4 and IL-17 in patients with COVID. Sandwich-type immunoenzymatic assays (ELISA sandwich) were performed to determine the serum cytokine concentration of a group of 11 patients with RT-PCR confirmed diagnoses compared to a control group (n=11). The samples were evaluated in duplicate and the statistical analyses of the results considered the measures of central tendency with the mean (Md). Thus, we found the results related to the different cytokines: IL-beta (patient = 138 pg/mL; control = 50 pg/mL); Interferon-gamma (patient= 104.25 pg/mL; control= 55 pg/mL); IL-4 (patient= 92.25 pg/mL; control 44 pg/mL); IL-17 (patient= 94.5 pg/mL; control 57 pg/mL). Understanding the variation in the levels of these mediators during pathology, through the analysis of the partial results of the project, is essential to elucidate the profile of the inflammatory response of patients with COVID-19.
Evaluation of the technical and economic feasibility of the implementation of an agroenergy cooperative condominium in pig farms in the region of Medianeira-PR
Authors: Melo Camila Bonatto de , Uliana Marciana P. , Furtado Andréia Cristina
Published: August 2023

The advancement of agricultural and industrial practices has resulted in a greater demand for energy, increasing the search for renewable sources. One solution is the production of biogas from pig waste. However, small farms face challenges in biogas production due to lack of technical assistance and improper handling, but cooperative agro-energy condominiums can mitigate these difficulties. In this context, this study aims to analyze the technical and economic feasibility, considering two scenarios of the implementation of a condominium between five rural properties located in the city of Medianeira-PR. With a herd of 9250 pigs in the finishing cycle, the estimated daily production of waste is 42.55 m3, enabling the production of 1128.23 m3/day of biogas. The two scenarios establish the transportation of the residual biomass produced in the rural properties, by means of a tanker truck, to a central biodigester to produce biogas and then the generation of electricity. In the first all the amount of manure available will be used and the biogas produced will be destined to the generation of electric energy and in the second will be generated only the amount necessary to supply the electrical consumption of the five properties, which is 420 kWh / day. Thus, in the first scenario, the total generation of electricity is 1690.10 kWh/day, four times higher than the energy consumed in the properties, causing the waste of the surplus produced. In the second scenario, only 12.77 m3/day of the disposed manure was used and the remainder, which will remain on the property, after treatment will be used as biofertilizer in the crops of the farms. As a result of the economic analysis, a payback of 9 years was obtained for the first panorama and 3 years for the second, this being the most viable scenario for implementation with a NPV of R$320,893.06 and an IRR of 103%.
Analysis of the action of multicomponent physical exercise in postural control of elderly women and its effects after a period of detraining
Authors: Freitas Alisson Monteiro de , Lima Elora dos Santos Silva de , Santos Luis Eduardo Peixoto Rosa dos , Ferreira Caroline Razera , Politti Fabiano
Published: August 2023

The practice of physical exercises has been an important alternative to minimize the effects of age on postural control, however, there is a possibility that the interruption of training (detraining) may contribute to the performance of static balance returning to pre-training values. The aim of this study was to analyze the action of multicomponent physical exercise on postural control of elderly women and its effects after a period of detraining. The postural control of 31 women aged between 60 and 80 years was evaluated on a force platform in the following conditions: static position with and without visual afferent (open eye and closed eye); static position with the use of a foam on the platform with and without visual afferent. These variables were used to analyze the effects of two types of training for elderly women, which were divided into two groups: Multicomponent Group (GM): training with strength, aerobic, balance and flexibility exercises and Control Group (CG): training with aerobic exercises and flexibility. All participants were submitted to a period of 16 weeks of training, which was performed three times a week (total of 48 sessions). Postural control was analyzed before and after the training period and with 6 weeks of detraining. In the analysis of variance (ANOVA) it was possible to verify that the training provided a significant difference (F=24.72; p < 0.0001) in the frequency of oscillation between the groups studied (multicomponent group vs control group). The multicomponent group showed a significant decrease in the frequency of oscillation after the training period (p <0.05), however, the values observed after the detraining period were not different from those observed in the pre-training period (p>0.05). In this study it was possible to observe that the sixteen-week training with multicomponent exercises improves the postural control of elderly women. However, these effects are not maintained after a six-week detraining period.
The Importance of Integrating Financial Incentives and Command and Control Instruments to Protect Water Quality
Authors: Rigonato Mariana Beraldi , Mello Kaline de , Valente Roberta Averna
Published: August 2023

Managing water resources is the most crucial challenge of the 21st century (UNESCO, 2018). Command and Control instruments, such as the 2012 Native Vegetation Protection Law, impose forest conservation and restoration mechanisms in order to protect water bodies, however, it is not enough to prevent deforestation (MELLO et al., 2018). Thus, Payments for Environmental Services (PES), a voluntary financial incentive, have been identified as a potential tool for adopting conservation practices to promote the protection of water resources and ensure public supply (SONE et al., 2019; LOPES et al., 2020). Thus, the main objective of this work is to assess how environmental command and control policies and financial incentive policies can be integrated as watershed management strategies to enhance the supply of water environmental services.