bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association of Dietary Acid Load with Insulin Sensitivity Index among Apparently Healthy Nigerians
Authors: Mohammed Abdullahi , Ganiyu Aliyu G.
Published: July 2022

The possible role of regular consumption of diets with high acid forming potential in decreasing cellular sensitivity to insulin and its associated complications has been investigated. However, findings across different study groups are conflicting. It is likely that the association is affected by genetic and environmental factors that differ among different populations. We investigated the impact of diet-induced acidosis on the degree of insulin sensitivity among apparently healthy adult Nigerians. Assessment of dietary intake was done using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and the Nigerian Food Composition Table. Acid forming potential of our local diets were estimated as Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) scores. Fasting plasma glucose and insulin were measured. Degree of insulin sensitivity was calculated as Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI). About 35 (16.2%) of the study subjects were observed to have insulin resistance. Across the study groups, there was a statistically significant trend with higher intake of dietary acid associated with decreased insulin sensitivity (p for trend < 0.05). We conclude that among apparently healthy adult subjects in this study, regular consumption of diets with high acid forming potential might be linked with worsening of insulin sensitivity.
Serologic Evidence of Measles IgM Antibodies among Children in Two IDP Camps in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Moses-Otutu I.M. , Anene C.P.
Published: July 2022

Major risk factors for the spread of measles in displaced populations are: poor vaccination coverage, mass migration causing international spread of diseases and high density of refugee population in the camps. The aim of this study was to determine the serologic evidence of measles IgM antibodies among children in two IDP camps (Ungwan zawu and Hayin Nariya) situated in Kaduna South and Kaduna North. Sample population consisted of 192 consenting children in the two IDP camps. About four (4) milliliters of blood was collected, dispensed into plain containers, allowed to clot and spun at 3,000rpm for 10 minutes. The serum was separated into cryo tubes and stored at -200C. The frozen sera were thawed at room temperature for 45 minutes and screened for measles IgM antibodies using ELISA technique (EuroImmun Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG, Germany) according to manufacturer's instructions. Measles specific IgM antibodies was detected in 66 (34.4%) of the total 192 children in the two IDP camps studied. Males recorded higher percentage prevalence of 63.6% compared to females (36.4%). Measles IgM antibodies varied among the age grades, from 63.6% in children aged >5years to 3.0% in children aged <1year. attack (39.4%). From the questionnaires administered, all the participants were exposed to crowd, all the mothers were illiterates and farming was their major occupation. Inadequate vaccination, malnutrition and lack of awareness are thought to be the reason for the high IgM antibodies. Measles awareness, and high vaccination coverage in IDP camps is advocated.
Does Trichomoniasis Play Any Role in The Pathogenesis of Cervical Carcinoma?
Authors: Makun Babazhitsu , Adegboro B
Published: July 2022

Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of trichomoniasis, a common cause of vaginitis. Despite being a readily diagnosed and treatable sexually transmitted disease (STD), trichomoniasis is not a reportable infection and its control has received relatively little emphasis from public health STD control programs. It is one of the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infections worldwide. It is associated with potentially serious complications such as preterm birth and human immunodeficiency virus acquisition and transmission. Even though several studies have demonstrated the correlation between cervical cancer and trichomonas vaginalis, the pathophysiology of this relationship is still ambiguous. This review was carried out to determine the relationship between Trichomoniasis and cervical cancer.
Rhodolith beds (Corallinaceae, Rhodophyta): An important marine ecosystem of the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks
Authors: Ramah Sundy , Bhagooli Ranjeet , Kaullysing Deepeeka , Bergstad Odd A.
Published: July 2022

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First field observations of Halimeda beds at depths of 37-62 m at Saya de Malha and Nazareth banks, Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Bhagooli Ranjeet , Ramah Sundy , Kaullysing Deepeeka , Gopeechund Arvind , Bergstad Odd A.
Published: July 2022

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Sightings of sea stars (Echinodermata, Asteroidea) and a first record of crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster at Saya de Malha Bank, Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Ramah Sundy , Kaullysing Deepeeka , Bhagooli Ranjeet
Published: July 2022

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Grain size analysis and total organic matter and carbonate contents of sediments on Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks
Authors: Nicolas Arnaud , Bhiwajee Rohinee
Published: July 2022

The Mascarene Plateau is one of the least studied regions of the Western Indian Ocean. The aim of this paper is to describe the qualitative grain size characteristics and the total organic matter and carbonate contents of sediments on the two underwater banks known as the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks. Sediment samples were collected during the R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen expedition in 2018, using a Video-Assisted Multi-Sampler (VAMS). Sieving techniques and GRADISTAT software were used for granulometric analysis and grain size statistics, respectively. Total organic matter and carbonate contents were determined with the sequential weight loss on ignition method. Grain size parameters from 15 stations (depths ranging from 37 to 381 m) are reported in this study. The results showed that sand was the dominant grain size on both banks. Eleven of the 15 stations had a mean grain size of coarse sand, three stations had a mean size of medium sand and one station had fine sand. The average total organic matter and carbonate contents on the Banks ranged from 2.1 to 7.7 % and from 53.9 to 58.3 %, respectively. This study provides baseline information that will help to classify benthic habitats and better understand the ecosystem functioning and dynamics on of the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks.
Variable photo-physiological performance of macroalgae and seagrasses from Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks, Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Bhagooli Ranjeet , Soondur Mouneshwar , Ramah Sundy , Gopeechund Arvind , Kaullysing Deepeeka
Published: July 2022

The photosynthetic performance of macroalgae and seagrasses related to their body parts, depth and colours from the poorly-studied Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks on the Mascarene Plateau was investigated in this study. Two seagrass (Thalassodendron ciliatum and Halophila decipiens) and seven macroalgae species (Caulerpa cupressoides, Acrosorium ciliolatum, Dictyosphaeria cavernosa, Halimeda opuntia, Ulva sp., Udotea orientalis and Udotea palmetta) were collected using the five Van Veen grabs attached to the Video-Assisted Multi-Sampler (VAMS) from 29-79 m depths in May during the FAO EAF-Nansen Research Programme 2018. The photosynthetic performance was measured using a Diving-Pulse-Amplitude-Modulated (D-PAM) fluorometer and the parameters included effective quantum yield at photosystem II (PSII) (ΦPSII), relative maximum electron transport rate (rETRm), photosynthetic efficiency (α), photoinhibition (β), saturating light level (Ek), and maximum non-photochemical quenching (NPQmax). All photo-physiological parameters varied significantly in T. ciliatum and C. cupressoides across their body parts. However, variation with seawater depths was not significant for NPQmax and β in the seagrass, and ΦPSII, rETRm and β in the macroalgae. Photo-physiological functioning of the leaf of T. ciliatum was optimal at 40 m. The photosynthetic performance of the frond and stolon of C. cupressoides decreased and remained unchanged, respectively, at 79 m when compared to that at 29 m. The whitish lobes of H. opuntia at 31 m exhibited significantly lower photosynthetic performance, in terms of ΦPSII, rETRm,α and Ek, than the greenish lobes. These findings provide a first insight of seaplant body parts-, depth- and colour-related photo-physiological performance from the Mascarene Plateau.
Photo-physiology of healthy and bleached corals from the Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Bhagooli Ranjeet , Soondur Mouneshwar , Ramah Sundy , Gopeechund Arvind , Jeetun Sruti , Kaullysing Deepeeka
Published: July 2022

This study presents the first report of variable photo-physiology of healthy-looking and bleached corals from the upper mesophotic waters of the Mascarene Plateau. In May 2018, during the FAO EAF-Nansen research expedition cruise, coral bleaching was visually observed. Five coral species from Saya de Malha Bank, namely Heliopora coerulea, Favites sp. and Porites sp. from 27 m and Acropora sp. and Lithophyllon repanda from 30 m, and three coral species from the Nazareth Bank, namely Acropora sp. and Galaxea fascicularis from 36 m and Stylophora-like species from 58 m were studied using the Video-Assisted Multi-Sampler (VAMS) and collected using a Van Veen grab. Chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters such as effective quantum yield at photosystem II (ΦPSII), relative maximum electron transport rate (rETRm), photosynthetic efficiency (α), photoinhibition (β), saturating light level (Ek), and  maximum non-photochemical quenching (NPQm) were measured using a Diving-Pulse-Amplitude-Modulated (D-PAM) fluorometer to study variable photo-physiology in bleached and non-bleached corals. All photo-physiological parameters varied significantly among coral species tested and between coral conditions, except for β. The interaction between species and coral conditions was only significant in the case of β, but generally not significant. A two-way ANOVA indicated significant effects of depth and coral conditions in Acropora sp. on almost all photo-physiological parameters, except for β, and the effect of depth on rETRmax and α, and the effect of depth along with its interaction with coral conditions on Ek. ΦPSII did not differ in bleached and healthy-looking coral parts of Porites and Lithophyllon from 27 m, Galaxea and Acropora from 36 m while it decreased significantly in Heliopora and Favites at 27 m, Acropora from 30 m, and Stylophora-like at 58 m. NPQm did not change for Porites, Acropora (30 m) and Galaxea but it tended to increase for Heliopora, Acropora (36 m), Lithophyllon, Galaxea, and decrease for Favities, Acropora (30 m) and Stylophora-like. The thermally tolerant coral Porites exhibited normal photo-physiology even in bleached conditions while the bleached parts of Favites, Acropora (30 m) and Stylophora-like corals exhibited photo-physiological dysfunctioning. This study revealed that the seven studied corals from the upper mesophotic waters of the Mascarene Plateau are not spared from the bleaching phenomenon and exhibit variable photo-physiology in bleached and non-bleached conditions. Further studies are warranted to thoroughly understand the coral bleaching patterns and severity during summer periods at the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks.
Acercamiento a las dinámicas sexo-afectivas en los equipos deportivos: Sobre la normalización de la vulnerabilidad
Authors: Blanco-García Marta Eulalia
Published: July 2022

Este artículo ofrece un acercamiento a las dinámicas sexo-afectivas en equipos deportivos jóvenes, con la intención de señalar la tolerancia y normalización observada hacia prácticas de abuso y acoso sexual. Así pues, dentro de una investigación enmarcada en la sociología del deporte, se expone el estudio de estas lógicas que pueden promover la perpetuaciónde espacios deportivos de vulnerabilidad, sustentados en unos fuertes sistemas de obediencia y exposición del poder, así como una característica intensidad y expresión emocional. Este artículo reflexiona en torno a las dinámicas sexo-afectivas en equipos deportivos jóvenes.
Stavovi učitelja o primeni naučnog metoda u razrednoj nastavi
Authors: Bajić Milica P. , Kozoderović Gordana V. ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Education in Sombor, Marić Mia R.
Published: July 2022

The application of the scientific method in lower elementary grades, through problem-solving, introduces students to the stages of scientific research it- self. Bringing the process of science and scientific thinking closer to students is a great challenge for teachers of today. The aim of our research was to determine the attitudes of teachers towards the application of the scientific method in teaching, as well as to deter- mine whether there is a significant statistical difference in the attitudes of teachers who applied the scientific method in their work, compared to those who did not. The Socio- Demographic Questionnaire and the Questionnaire for Measuring Teachers’ Attitudes were applied as the research instruments. In order to determine the factors of the Questionnaire, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used and the existence of three factors was estab- lished. Comparison of the mean values of each group of factors, in particular, between teachers who used the scientific method and those who did not, was performed using the t- test for independent samples or the Wilcoxon test. The research was conducted on a sample of 100 teachers from four primary schools in the municipality of Novi Sad. The obtained results indicate that teachers are not sufficiently acquainted with the possibilities of apply- ing the scientific method. They believe that they need additional professional training on how to apply the scientific method in teaching and that better equipped classrooms would facilitate the implementation of this method in teaching.
Rancangan Implementasi Perma+ Dalam Layanan Bimbingan Dan Konseling Untuk Pencegahan Bullying Dan Peningkatan Wellbeing Siswa
Authors: Miftahul Huda R. Roy , Ardiyan Lidya
Published: July 2022

Bullying  menjadi salah satu dari tiga dosa besar Pendidikan yang harus ditanggulangi dan dicegah. Tujuan Pendidikan agar siswa mencapai kemandirian dan kebahagiaan hidup tentunya akan tercapai jika Bullying  bisa dicegah. Kajian literatur digunakan karena keterbatasan peneliti melakukan penelitian langsung pada lingkungan nyata. PERMA+ menjadi salah satu pendekatan psikologi positif yang dapat dikembangkan dalam rancangan implementasi dalam layanan bimbingan dan konsleing di skeolah dalam mencegah Bullying  dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan-wellbeing.  PERMA+ Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning, Accomplishment.+kesehatan fisik dan Nutrisi, menjadi elemen-elemen yang dikembangkan melalui layanan bimbingan dan konseling. Setiap elemen memberikan kontribusi tersendiri melalui tema dan materi yang disampaikan menjadi strategi implementasi yang dirancang dan dapat dikembangkan dan dicobakan lebih lanjut di sekolah-sekolah
Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Di Sekolah Dan Kesiapannya Untuk Menghadapi Era Disrupsi
Authors: Irfan Ilmy Muhammad
Published: July 2022

Guru dituntut tampil ideal dalam segala hal baik di depan siswa maupun saat bersinggungan dengan komunitas di sekitar lingkungan persekolahan. Era disrupsi yang kini sedang dihadapi memaksa guru untuk menyesuaikan diri secara gesit. Sebab, perubahan yang terjadi di dalamnya sangat cepat sehingga pola-pola lama dalam sistem kehidupan dengan segera tergantikan dengan pola-pola baru. Memang yang paling terdampak pertama kali adalah bidang bisnis. Akan tetapi, institusi pendidikan pun dengan segera akan juga terkena imbas dari perubahan yang sangat cepat dari era disrupsi ini. Artikel ini berusaha mengkaji tentang bagaimana seharusnya guru menampilkan dirinya dengan beragam kompetensi sehingga benar-benar dapat bertransformasi menjadi sosok guru teladan yang dapat menggerakkan orang-orang di sekitarnya ke arah kebaikan. Terlebih pada kondisi sekarang yang segalanya perlu penyesuaian sesegera mungkin agar tidak lantas tergantikan perannya oleh keberadaan produk-produk teknologi seperti artificial intellegence, dan semacamnya. Dalam penelitian ini pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan berbasis pada studi kepustakaan (library research). Temuan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa guru PAI di era disrupsi harus meningkatkan berbagai kompetensinya (kepribadian, profesional, pedagogik, sosial) agar bisa terus eksis di tengah tantangan kehidupan karena gencarnya penggunaan teknologi yang ternyata di samping bisa meningkatkan produktivitas karena bisa mempermudah kerja manusia juga memiliki peluang untuk dimanfaakan dalam hal-hal negatif
Ressonância Magnética no estudo do Locus Coeruleus e a relação com o processo cognitivo de atenção: revisão sistemática
Authors: Bulhões Margarida , Ribeiro Maria Margarida , Veiga Luísa
Published: July 2022

Introdução: A degeneração progressiva dos neurónios do Locus Coeruleus associada à diminuição de recetores adrenérgicos, alvos da Noradrenalina, conduz a uma diminuição da função cerebral, provocando uma baixa resposta hemodinâmica e atividade neuronal. A disfunção noradrenérgica pode, ainda, interromper a capacidade de monitorizar estímulos externos e alterar o processo cognitivo da atenção, como acontece na Doença de Alzheimer e na Doença de Parkinson.

Objetivos: A investigação procurou unir estudos estruturais e funcionais do Locus Coeruleus, incluindo estudos pupilométricos na avaliação da atenção seletiva visual, que atendessem à resposta cerebral bem como à progressão da doença, com a finalidade de correlacionar o processo cognitivo de atenção com a imagem obtida por Ressonância Magnética do Locus Coeruleus.

Materiais e Métodos: A estratégia de pesquisa foi desenvolvida para encontrar todos os potenciais artigos relevantes num conjunto de fontes, como: as bases de dados bibliográficas de biomedicina; bases de registos de ensaios clínicos randomizados e quase randomizados; repositórios científicos e sites agregadores de bases bibliográficas.

Resultados: Estudos que avaliaram o Locus Coeruleus por Ressonância Magnética demonstram variações morfológicas dependentes da idade e estudos funcionais, juntamente com testes pupilométricos, apresentaram alterações na neuromodulação percutindo-se na seletividade da atenção.

Conclusão: A compilação da análise dos estudos forneceu dados para o estudo do Locus Coeruleus e a relação com o processo cognitivo de atenção. Cientificamente, todos os aspetos morfológicos e funcionais sugerem possibilitar a análise da disfunção noradrenérgica sob o campo da imagem de Ressonância Magnética para compreender a incapacidade do Locus Coeruleus em monitorizar estímulos externos e alterar o processo cognitivo da atenção.
MR-ONLY como imagem de referência na verificação do posicionamento em Radioterapia
Authors: Marques João , Caetano Marco , Stroom Joep , Greco Carlo
Published: July 2022

Introdução: Os sistemas de planeamento utilizam a informação das densidades eletrónicas, necessárias para o cálculo de dose provenientes da TC. Uma tendência recente é o uso da RM como única modalidade, usando as imagens de RM para criar uma TC sintética. Um fluxo de trabalho no qual todas as etapas pré-tratamento são realizadas na RM é favorável. O objetivo do estudo é validar a técnica MR-Only como imagem de referência na verificação do posicionamento em Radioterapia.

Metodologia: Foram incluídos 13 doentes com tumor cerebral e 15 doentes com tumor retal, seguidos no Serviço de Radioterapia do Centro Clínico Champalimaud, de outubro de 2019 a junho de 2020. Com base no registo automático de 80 CBCT comparou-se os desvios entre as imagens da TC de planeamento e da TC sintética (MR-Only).

Resultados: No registo das imagens do reto, a variação que se obteve foi inferior a 1,4mm longitudinal, 1mm lateral e vertical. A variação nas translações foi de -0,2±0,3mm lateral, -0,3±0,4mm vertical e de     -0,4±0,7mm longitudinal. As rotações foram inferiores a 0,4º, sendo a variação verificada 0,0±0,2º pitch, 0,0±0,1º yaw e de 0,0±0,1º roll. No cérebro foi inferior a 1,3mm longitudinal, a 0,6mm vertical e a 0,4mm lateral. A variação verificada foi de -0,2±0,2mm lateral, -0,3±0,2mm vertical e de -0,4±0,5mm longitudinal. Nas rotações, obteve-se uma rotação máxima de 0,3º, sendo a variação verificada -0,2±0,1º pitch, 0,1±0,1º yaw e de 0,0±0,1º roll.

Conclusão: Foi validado o registo da imagem da TC sintética com a imagem de verificação CBCT. Os desvios encontrados nos registos entre a TC de planeamento e a TC sintética da RM sugerem que é justificado o uso da técnica MR-Only como imagem de referência.
OBESITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: An Analysis for Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Members: A Comparison between Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions
Authors: ÖCAL Ayşe , ERGEÇ Etem Hakan
Published: July 2022

The increasing global trend in obesity rates is mainly linked to various social, economic, and medical determinants. Besides economic growth being named in the literature as one of the main motivations that trigger people to gain weight, culture-based motivations might also impact obesity. Although Islam suggests a healthy lifestyle and disciplined eating behaviour, many Islamic countries face high obesity rates. Using the fixed effects model, we examined the relationship between obesity rates and economic growth in the context of the Obesity Kuznets Curve Model by comparing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation member countries in Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions for the years between 1975 and 2016. We also estimated a second model for Africa by comparing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation members and other countries outside the organisation. The results show that Obesity Kuznets Curve Model is valid for both Organisation of Islamic Cooperation members in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. On the other hand, the impact of economic growth is insignificant for the countries outside of the organisation in Africa if the economy continues to grow.
Proposed Marketing Strategy for Commercial Single Branding Product of PT Agriculture (Case of Urea Fertilizer)
Authors:   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, Litsbarki S.E. Mirza Rezia
Published: July 2022

A fertilizer firm with management responsibilities for subsidiarized businesses is PT Agriculture’s Company. PT Agriculture will become an activist holding in August 2020. The business of PT Agriculture is still working toward a number of strategic objectives, such as corporate transformation, decarbonization, and sustainability initiatives. The PT Agriculture Company had over 100 product brands prior to the restructuring function, which led to bad market circumstances as a result of multiple brands being offered in the same marketing territory. Due to the fact that each PT Agriculture Company group has a unique strategy, this leads to a silo mentality that is not consolidated. The company’s flagship urea product, produced by PT Agriculture, has been designated the Urea Fertilizer Brand. The right marketing strategy is necessary for PT Agriculture’s business to be able to commercialize items that could end up representing the company’s products and compete in the market. Companies must be aware of both internal and external business situations in order to conduct a company analysis. External analysis examples include the PESTEL analysis and Porter’s Five Forces. In the internal analysis, VRIO and the Diamond Model are utilized. The results suggest that PT Agriculture’s Company should concentrate on its advantages. Then, PT Agriculture’s Company must improve its marketing plan from upstream to downstream. To be more specific, regarding the product urea.
INCREASE IN AVERAGE CROP AND LEANNESS OF EUCALYPTUS (EUCALYPTUS PELITA) AT PT ITCI HUTANI MANUNGGAL, KUTAI KARTANEGARA REGENCY
Authors: Kamarubayana Legowo , Yahaya Zuhdi , Hasanuddin Hasanuddin
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the slenderness and current annual increment) both in diameter and height of the area. The expected results of this study can provide information about plant leanness and plant growth in Ekaliptus (Eucalyptus pelita) at PT ITCI Hutani Manunggal Kutai Kartanegara Regency. Also, as a consideration in determining the type of plant that is suitable for or better for growth than plants Ekaliptus (Eucalyptus pelita), both at the planting site used for this research and at other locations.

The sample used in this study was 40 trees in a purposive way. Height measurement tools use the Haglof vertex, while diameter measurement tools use the phi band. The results of measuring the dimensions of 40 Eucalyptus plants at PT. ITCI Manunggal Hutani Kutai Kertanegara Regency shows that the average height is 13.38 m with a coefficient of variation of 16.37%, while the average diameter measurement is 10.04 cm with a coefficient of variation of 24.37%. The average increase in height is 4.48 m, and the average increase in diameter is 3.35 cm. Plant Ekaliptus (Eucalyptus pelita) growth between diameter and height has unstable slenderness
Effects of fermentation and wrapping materials on nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of watermelon (Citrillus lanatus) seeds.
Authors: Akele E O , Akinyosoye F A , Oyetayo V O
Published: July 2022

Purpose: This study aimed at evaluating the effects of fermentation on minerals, anti-nutrients, and proximate properties of seeds of watermelon subjected to fermentation.

Methodology: Three containers were used for the fermentation process viz: calabash, plastic, and foil paper. The dehulled, sorted and washed watermelon seed were boiled until soft and divided equally into the different containers and fermented for nine days. The mineral, proximate and anti-nutritional properties of the fermented samples were compared with ogiri samples purchased from the market.

Findings: There was increase in protein values of the fermented samples as follows calabash (37.55%), foil paper (35.51%) and plastic (35.51%) compared to the sample bought from the market (35.30%) and with significant difference across samples at 95% confidence level.  Samples fermented in plastic had the highest moisture content (13.89%) and there was a significant difference among other samples with the sample fermented in calabash had the least value (11.24%). The sample in foil had the highest value (26.85%) of fat while the sample bought from market have the least (25.72%). Potassium was highest in value ranging from 41.65mg/100g to 27.45mg/100g while cupper with values ranging from 0.30mg/100g to 0.08mg/100g was least across the samples. For anti-nutrients, flavonoid has the highest (2.20mg/100g) while alkaloid was the least in value (0.49mg/100g). Samples fermented had better results in terms of mineral, proximate and anti-nutritional properties as compared to sample bought from the market. Results from this study revealed that fermentation significantly increase the nutrient and reduce the anti-nutrient contents of water melon seeds. Results from this study revealed that this unconventional substrate may serve as alternative to melon and ugba seeds for the production of ogiri, an indiginous condiment.

Recommendation: Watermelon seed as an unconventional substrate could be used as an alternative to oily seeds in the production of ogiri condiment, as well as a healthy and cheap source of protein. Conversion of watermelon seed to ogiri is a form of turning waste to wealth, thus creating job opportunities thereby reducing poverty.
Sustainability Initiatives among Top Companies in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Remeithi Fatima Al , Omani Hamda Al
Published: July 2022

Purpose: Any organization needs to sustain its performance both in the short and long term. Sustainability is a concept that focuses on financial, social and environmental aspects of management which gained a lot of attention recently. Lean production on the other hand is a philosophy that is focused on the elimination of waste. The purpose of this paper was to highlight the sustainability initiatives taken by the top companies in the UAE and how implementing the sustainable solutions and best practices in the UAE links with lean practices. Various current sustainable practices and initiatives were evaluated to examine whether they are aligned with lean management or not. This research aimed to provide useful insights to sustainability and quality practitioners in the UAE into various sustainability initiatives in UAE the challenges to implementing the initiatives and how they relate to lean concepts.

Methodology: The study employed secondary research as the data collection approach using a systematic review of relevant journal articles. The research explored various sustainability initiatives laid down by the UAE government. It also investigated the relationship between sustainability and lean practices and their effect on organizational performance.

Findings: The study determined that lean production was an effective means through which an organization can realize numerous benefits including costs reductions, increased, operational efficiency and higher waste management.

Recommendations: Through this research study, it was established that lean production has strong potential of influencing achievement of objectives associated with sustainability. The first recommendation is on policy reforms. The second recommendation is on training and development programs in corporations in the UAE.
Stress Factors and Job Performance of Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Authors: Obinna-Akakuru Annabel .U. , Njoku Uzoma B. , Agunanne Victoria Chinwendu , Nelson-Okata Ezinne , Onwujialiri Onyinyechi I.
Published: July 2022

This study examined stress factors on job performance of lecturers in Imo State. Nigeria. Six specific purposes, six research questions and six hypotheses guided the work. The study employed inferential survey research design. The population of this study consisted of all lecturers in the tertiary institutions in Imo state which are eight thousand, three hundred (8,300). The sample size for this is 382, determined using the Taro Yamane formula. The researcher applied a random sampling technique to ensure that all selected groups have an equal chance with the other sample that is not selected. The instrument for data collection is a structured questionnaire tagged “Stress as a factor of Job Performance of Lecturers’’. The validity of the research instrument was determined by two specialists in Health Education and one specialist in Educational Measurement and Evaluation, from Alvan Ikoku FCE Owerri and Imo State University Owerri, respectively, while the reliability coefficient over time of the instrument for data collection was established through test retest method of Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (PPMCC) statistics which gave a reliability coefficient of 0.94. The research questions were answered using, mean, and standard deviations presented in tables, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. Findings indicated amongst others that physical, psychological and psycho-social stressors are factors on job performance of lecturers in tertiary institutions in Imo State. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made, which includes amongst others that there is a need to create recreational activities for lecturers to ease job stress. Also, Seminars, workshops and conferences on occupational health services should be organized periodically for lecturers so as to improve their knowledge on occupational stress and related issues.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Kualitas Kehidupan Kerja (Quality of Work Life) terhadap Keterlibatan Pegawai (Employee Engagement) Serta Implikasinya pada Kepuasan Kerja Pegawai
Authors: Lisabella Margaretha , Hasmawaty Hasmawaty
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional dan kualitas kehidupan kerja (quality of work life) terhadap keterlibatan pegawai (employee engagement) serta implikasinya pada kepuasan kerja pegawai. “Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua pegawai tetap atau pegawai waktu tidak tertentu (PWTT) dengan jumlah 142 orang yang bekerja di Rumah Sakit Pertamina Prabumulih. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 105 sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap employee engagement pegawai Rumah Sakit. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan quality of work life terhadap employee engagement pegawai. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap kepuasan kerja. Terdapat pengaruh positif quality of work life terhadap kepuasan kerja pegawai. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan employee engagement terhadap kepuasan kerja pegawai. Employee engagement tidak dapat memediasi pengaruh antara kepemimpinan transformasional dengan kepuasan kerja. Employee engagement dapat memediasi pengaruh antara quality of work life dengan kepuasan kerja pegawai Rumah Sakit Pertamina Prabumulih.
Pengaruh Reward dan Punishment terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT Matahari Department Store (Studi Kasus pada MDS 338 Palembang)
Authors: Octario Octario
Published: July 2022

This study aims to analyze the effects of reward and punishment on employees' performance at PT Matahari Department Store 338 Palembang. A total of 133 samples was determined deploying the Slovin formula. Data were collected through questionnaires and observations. This study applied multiple linear regression to analyze the data. The results of the investigation show that each reward and punishment has no significant effect on employees'performance. Likewise, simultaneously reward and punishment have no significant effect on employees'performance. This empirical evidence can provide benefits for PT Matahari Department Store 338 Palembang. To improve employees'performance, the leader of the company can ignore reward and punishment factors.
Penerapan Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Melalui Media Leaflet Interaktif
Authors: Hariawan Hamdan , Zurimi Suardi , Tidore Martini
Published: July 2022

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus continues to increase every year. The incidence of its complications also increases if not given the right action as a form of prevention. One form of management and prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus is to improve patient self-care. One of the factors that affect the self-care of diabetes mellitus patients is the communication of health workers towards the self-care of DM sufferers. The output was the implementation of DSME socialization activities and the implementation of DSME by Health Center officers to diabetes mellitus patients through interactive leaflet media. The results of this Community Service are in the form of socialization to health center officers regarding how to conduct Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) using interactive leaflet media. The application of DSME socialization is in the form of counseling to health center officers about DSME which contains self-care for diabetes mellitus patients which includes an explanation of the definition of diabetes, causes, management, and prevention of complications.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Website Menggunakan Elementor pada Produk Bumdes Banjarworo, Kabupaten Tuban sebagai Sarana Promosi
Authors: Dina Nasa Zata , Firdaus Aji Akbar , Yunardi Riky Tri
Published: July 2022

The welfare of the community on all fronts is one of Indonesia's national ideals. The village, as the smallest community in the state society, is often the forgotten part of the effort to achieve this. Therefore, legislation that regulates village problems is made in the hope that the welfare of the village community can be achieved. One of the things regulated in the law on villages is the BUMDes. BUMDes itself is an agency that plays an important role in improving the village economy. In this article, we will discuss the role of BUMDes as an economic driver using the Banjarworo Village case study. The research method used in this article is a qualitative research method with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, field observations, and literature studies through books, journals, and related websites. After the data was collected, data triangulation from the three data collection techniques was carried out to obtain the validity of the data used in this paper. The results obtained are that BUMDes can play an effective role in improving the economy in Banjarworo Village because they can develop MSMEs in the village by increasing branding and expanding the marketing reach of the products produced.
PM VÍTIMA: A POLÍCIA MILITAR DO PARANÁ PROTEGENDO O SEU MAIOR PATRIMÔNIO
Authors: Lopes Dias Alexandre
Published: July 2022

A criminalidade vem aumentando a cada dia, tomando proporções que expõem os militares estaduais a ocorrências de diversas naturezas e, em consequência, ao contato com os mais diversos tipos de criminosos, os quais, dependendo do seu nível de periculosidade, proporcionam momentos de risco a integridade física e a vida destes profissionais e das suas famílias. A Polícia Militar do Paraná percebendo este cenário desfavorável que proporciona insegurança aos seus profissionais, refletindo diretamente no atendimento à sociedade, e muitas vezes colocando em dúvida a qualidade da segurança pública realizada pela corporação, criou o setor PM Vítima. Inserido na Diretoria de Inteligência da corporação, mais precisamente na seção de contrainteligência, desempenhando ações de segurança ativa, o setor é formado por policiais dedicados exclusivamente para prevenir e, se necessário for, repremir atos de ameaça e homicídios tentados e consumados contra qualquer policial militar, em virtude da sua função. Ficando demonstrado, através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, que a criação do PM Vítima trouxe mais tranquilidade e segurança para toda a tropa, fazendo com que as equipes policiais militares atuem com a certeza de que não estão sozinhos, existindo aqueles que irão lhes proporcionar a proteção necessária contra possíveis represálias que possam sofrer em consequência das suas ações legalmente constituídas.
Goal Orientations, Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Problem-Solving: A Mediational Analysis
Authors: Bibi Aisha , Ahmad Mushtaq
Published: July 2022

This study investigates goal orientations, and self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies, particularly for differential equations (DEs) based problem-solving. Two adapted self-designed questionnaires for goal orientations, and SRL and an assessment test containing five self-developed DEs tasks were distributed among 430 students studying in inter-colleges. Collected data was further examined through SPSS and Smart PLS software. Initially, direct effects of goal orientations (mastery, performance, and avoidance goal) and SRL (elaboration and critical thinking) were considered. Findings revealed that mastery, avoidance goals, and elaboration had a significant direct effect on DEs’ problem-solving. However, no such effect was observed for performance goals and critical thinking. Similarly, it was revealed that only elaboration had the role of mediation for both mastery and performance goals. Likewise, in the case of critical thinking, no significant effects were observed. The current study confirmed that goal orientations and SRL strategies influence DE problem-solving. Therefore, educators and teachers may structure their classroom activities to review and incorporate these learning strategies, which will enhance students’ internal motivation, resulting in significant improvement in their problem-solving ability.
Design Guidelines for Vegetative Approach Application to Mitigate Riverbank Landslides in Mangkang Wetan and Mangunharjo Villages, Semarang Coastal Area, Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Santy Paulla , Kurniati Rina
Published: July 2022

The Semarang coastal area is vulnerable to floods, land subsidence, and landslides, including Mangkang Wetan and Mangunharjo villages. The community villages struggle with flooding every year because of the riverbank landslides. The government’s efforts to improve the critical embankments have not yet reached these villages. The community prevents landslides by a conventional method, such as using sacks filled with sand. However, this effort did not make it significantly effective. Therefore, this study proposes a vegetative approach as an alternative effort to reduce the landslide possibility and provide directions for riverbank management. This approach emphasizes soil conservation by applying a suitable plant type to reduce the landslides possibility. Determining the design guidelines for the vegetative approach starts by analyzing the physical condition of the village and the river to specify zone types; then continues by analysis of the appropriate vegetation types. Afterward, determine the design direction for each zone and recommend a suitable type of vegetation. The analysis results show two strategies related to the possible application of a vegetative approach. The do-nothing strategy is for locations that cannot physically intervene because there is no river border. In contrast, the do something strategy is applied to locations that physically allow for a vegetative approach at the river border. However, no single effort can prevent landslides, so it needs to combine mechanical and vegetative approaches that adjust to the physical characteristic of the river and the soil type.
Quality Evaluation of Color and Texture of the Dabai Fruit (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) at Different Temperatures and Times of Blanching
Authors: Shamsudin Rosnah , Ariffin Siti Hajar , Zainol Wan Nor Zanariah , Azmi Nazatul Shima , Abdul Halim Arinah Adila
Published: July 2022

The Dabai fruit (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) is seasonal in Sarawak. The flesh is often blanched in hot or lukewarm water to make it creamier and softer before being served as a snack or side dish. The fruit was blanched at temperatures ranging from 60°C to 100°C, with 10°C increments, for up to 10 minutes, whereby the quality changes in color and texture were investigated. Notably, the L parameter has remained unchanged during the blanching process, indicating that the dabai fruit’s dark color is retained. The parameters a*, b*, chroma (C), and total color difference (TCD), on the other hand, have increased significantly as the temperature and time of blanching are increased. However, the change in firmness was not substantial due to the slight variations in firmness as the temperature and time increased. From these findings, it can be inferred that the temperature and duration of blanching have significantly changed the dabai fruit’s color except for the firmness of the fruit. These findings would be useful in designing thermal processes and related calculations for the dabai fruit.
Anxiety Among Cancer Patients at Selected Hospital of Haryana
Authors: Ahlawat Poonam , Nair Rathish , Kumari Devi A Right
Published: July 2022

The experience of being diagnosed with and treated for cancer is extremely stressful for most individuals involving a series of threats during diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of the study was to explore the anxiety among cancer patients. The study involved 100 cancer patients. Data was collected by using standardised tool i.e. state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI). Participants reported moderate low state-trait anxiety (36% and 34% of cancer patients were in moderate low anxiety level in state-trait anxiety inventory respectively). The mean score for state-trait anxiety inventory was 92.74 with S.D ± 29.94 and mean percent as 57.96. The state anxiety was found associated with demographic variables that were: religious activities (34.15) and importance of religious activities (21.33) and clinical variables were found to be associated with duration of diagnosis (26.23) and stage of disease (27.02) at 0.05 level of significance. The trait anxiety was found associated with demographic variables (14.13), marital status (10.90); clinical variables were found to be associated with diagnosis (42.89), duration of diagnosis (27.64) and stage of disease (32.61) at 0.05 level of significance. So, it can be concluded that as duration and stage of disease increases stress level decreases and it was also affected by gender, marital status, diagnosis, duration and stage of disease.
Pain Behaviours and Personality-Debridement of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Authors: M Varkey Simmy
Published: July 2022

Pain behaviours may vary with personality types though this aspect is not considered while rendering care during painful procedures. This may lead to under- or over-estimation of pain. This study examined the effect of personality on pain behaviours during debridement of diabetic foot ulcers. Association between domains of pain behaviours and personality combinations of clients undergoing wound care of diabetic foot were studied using frequency, percentage and chi-square value.
Patient Satisfaction: Key Strategies for Better Health Care Outcomes
Authors: Parashar Anil , Rawat Varsha , P Peter Pastin
Published: July 2022

Patient satisfaction is the key indicator for evaluation of health care system and measuring quality of care. It affects the quality of care and health outcome. Patient satisfaction is an alternate but an effective indicator to measure the success of nurses and health setting. Patient satisfaction is affected by various factors such as communication skill, interpersonal relationship, quality of care and behaviour of staff. Strategies like effective communication, transparency of health care-related information, empathetic hospital environment and prioritising quality outcome can be used for improving patient satisfaction. Meanwhile, nursing care is major component of healthcare services because nurse spends more time with patient in health care organisation. Therefore, measuring patient satisfaction with nursing care could be effective in improving quality of nursing services.
Effectiveness of Health Education Package of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) Scheme by Ante-Natal and PostNatal Mothers in a District Hospital of Faridabad (Haryana)
Authors: Sinha Poonam
Published: July 2022

The Government of India had launched the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) Scheme in June 2011 to benefi t pregnant women during their ante-natal, intra-natal and post-natal period including the new-born up to age of one year. In this quasi-experimental (pre-test, post-test, control group design) study, a total of 60 mothers (30 each in experimental and control group) attending ante-natal clinic at district hospital, Faridabad were enrolled using simple random sampling (lottery method). A self-developed, pre-tested and validated tool based on knowledge and utilisation about JSSK scheme was used for data collection. Mean post-test knowledge scores of experimental group and control group were 22.4 and 12 respectively with a mean difference of 10.4. The obtained mean difference was found to be statistically signifi cant as evident from the ‘t’ value of 3.96 at 0.05 level of signifi cance. The mean post-test utilisation score of experimental group (23.57) was higher than the mean post-test utilisation scores of control group (20.6) with a mean difference of 2.97. The obtained mean difference was found to be statistically signifi cant as evident from the ‘t’ value of 3.96 at 0.05 level of signifi cance. Chi value computed between knowledge scores and utilisation scores of JSSK Scheme and selected demographic variables indicated that there was no signifi cant association. This shows that health education package was effective in enhancing the knowledge of participant mothers regarding JSSK health scheme so that they were able to utilise the scheme in a better way. There is a need of IEC activity to increase the knowledge of benefi ciaries to enhance the utilisation of JSSK health services.