bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EASE OF USE OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: PERCEPTION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Authors: GOGO, Ella Thompson  , FOMSI, Esther Fabiawari
Published: March 2023

The aim of this paper was to ascertain the perception of teachers, students and administrators concerning the ease of using certain digital platforms that were adopted during the lockdown period necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHALGA), Rivers State, Nigeria. Descriptive Survey Research design was adopted for this study. The sample size was seven hundred and forty-two (742) stakeholders which comprised four hundred and nine (409) students, two hundred and ninety-seven (297) teachers and thirty-six (36) administrators from thirty-two (32) private secondary schools. Multistage sampling procedure was employed using different sampling techniques. Three questionnaires (Teachers’ E-learning Practice Questionnaire (TEPQ), Students’ E-learning Practice Questionnaire (SEPQ) and Administrators’ E-learning Practice Questionnaire (AEPQ)) were used to collect data. The reliability index calculated using Cronbach alpha for TEPQ, SEPQ and AEPT was 0.90, 0.78 and 0.91 respectively. The data were analysed using frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation and chi-square test of independence. The findings revealed that the digital platforms identified in this study are easy to use for teaching, learning and administrative purposes. In addition, gender influenced the perception of teachers and students at a statistically significant level. However, it was not the case for administrators. The researchers therefore recommended that there should be trainings and support available on how the digital platforms should be used to make it easy to use. In addition, at the school level, digital platforms that centralise tasks by featuring tools that help teachers to teach, students to learn and administrators to carry out their administrative duties should be adopted.
Determinants for Predicting Polyorganic Functional Changes of the Musculoskeletal System in Children with Various Degrees of Joints Hypermobility
Authors: Tonkopei Yuliia , Skyba Olha , Bondarenko Viktor , Buhaienko Tetiana , Kurnyshev Yurii , Liasota Tetiana
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim of the work was to study the presence of determinants for predicting the local structures involvement of the musculoskeletal system against the background of joint hypermobility in children.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 446 children aged from four to six years. The study plan includes: copying the data of a
comprehensive medical examination; determination of joint hypermobility by goniometry and evaluation according to the criteria of presence and degree of joint hypermobility by the method of C. Carter, J. Wilkinson – in the modification of P. Beighton; application of clinical and physiological methods (functional testing, genealogical analysis) and methods of mathematical data processing.
Results: The significance hierarchy of morpho-functional features in relation to the further development of the pathological process in children with one of the main manifestations of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia – joint hypermobility – is predicted. Determinants of predicting local involvement of musculoskeletal structures (mobility of the spine in the sagittal plane, muscles endurance of the dorsal torso surface) were determined.
Conclusions: Against the background of the study of a wide range of clinical features of several generations’ orthopaedic lesions, the fact of highly-progressing risk of scoliotic disease and flat foot was established.
Substantiation of the Program of Recreational and Health-promoting Training Sessions with Instructors Officers During their Professional Activities
Authors: Okhrimenko Ivan M. , Bilevych Nataliia O. , Kryzhanovska Olena V. , Mіroshnichenko Oksana M. , Yermak Serhii M. , Razumeyko Nataliya S. , Liakhova Nataliia
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim is to substantiate the program of recreational and health-promoting training sessions with instructor officers of higher educational institutions with specific learning environment of different ages during their professional activities.
Materials and Methods: The research was conducted in 2019-2022. Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of literary sources, pedagogical observation, programming, modeling. 140 instructor officers (men) of different age groups were involved in the research.
Results: On the basis of the analysis of literary sources, the study of the practical experience of instructional activities, we substantiated the authors’ program of recreational and health-promoting training sessions with the instructor officers, the essence of which is to increase the amount of motor activity of the instructional staff through the use of simple and available means of general physical training, taking into account instructors’ age, their state of health, the focus of the training sessions and the time of the training sessions during the day.
Conclusions: As a result of the implementation of the authors’ program in the educational process, changes were made to the organization of physical training of the instructional staff, which provide for conducting training sessions according to a “flexible” schedule depending on the academic load of instructors; the ratio of the volumes of general and special physical training has been changed, which provides for an increase in the specific weight of general physical training; recreational and health-promoting training sessions have been introduced, depending on the time of the training session during the working day.
The role of polysaccharides in sugar beet processing
Authors: de Bruijn Jan Maarten
Published: March 2023

The processing of sugar beet, in particularly the purification of the extracted raw juice, can be significantly hindered by the presence of polysaccharides like pectin and dextran in the extracted juice. The origin of these polysaccharides in beet processing, as well as how their presence in the raw juice affects processing will be explained. Preventive and process control measures can be applied in order to largely limit the risk that the content of these polysaccharides gets at a level where they adversely affect beet processing.
Analisis Tindak Tutur Perlokusi pada Kolom Komentar Akun Gosip Lambe Turah
Authors: Aryani Euis , Kirani Dwi , Yulianti Eva , Cahya Wanda , Rosadi Nicky
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini mengkaji tindak tutur perlokusi pada kolom komentar akun gosip Lambe Turah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk-bentuk tindak tutur perlokusi dan maksud dari setiap tindak tutur perlokusi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik penelitian yang digunakan yaitu teknik simak dan catat. Objek yang dikaji adalah kolom komentar berupa ujaran kebencian dalam akun gosip Lambe Turah. Adapun instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah penulis itu sendiri. Dari temuan ditunjukkan ada tiga jenis tindak tutur perlokusi diantaranya yaitu tindak tutur perlokusi representatif sebanyak 5 temuan data, tindak tutur perlokusi ekspresif sebanyak 15 temuan data, dan tindak tutur perlokusi direktif sebanyak 13 temuan data.
Exploration of Teachers' Attitudes toward Brain-Based Learning at the University Level
Authors: Fatima Fozia , Hanif Muhammad Imran , Fatima Safia , Zahoor Asiya , Fatima Sobia
Published: March 2023

Objective: This study looks at how instructors feel about brain-based learning and analyses the impact ofdemographics on those feelings.Study Design: A standardized questionnaire was used to conduct a descriptive design using the surveyapproach.Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted from 2016 to 2018 at different universities at Islamabad, Pakistan.Materials and Methods: Through a multilevel mixed sampling procedure, 311 university instructors wereselected as a sample. This survey only included faculty members at universities in Islamabad who are majoringin the social sciences, management sciences, or arts and humanities.Results: The mean value of teachers' attitudes toward brain-based learning was 136.12. The male mean, whichis 126.24, is higher than the female mean, which is 121.06, and the difference in means was sizable. Similarly,academic qualification (p=.024), disciplines (p=.000), age (p=.001), Teaching experiences (p=.006), anduniversities (p=.006) have a significant effect on teachers' attitudes toward brain-based learning.Conclusion: Teachers at the university level were not fully confident in the use of brain-based learningprinciples because they were implementing them haphazardly and could not clearly explain why their actionswere beneficial to the teaching-learning process. The attitudes of teachers regarding brain-based learning weresignificantly influenced by their gender, age, teaching experiences, universities, teachers' employment in thepublic or private sector, their academic specializations, or their educational background.
Comparative Practices of Dentists during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rehman Bushra , Bano Vasiqa , Syed Ali Hassan , Ali Khan Afsheen
Published: March 2023

Background: China's city Wuhan originated Coronavirus disease or COVID-19 is a contagious viral impacting allsegments of life. Developed countries like America and China are also suffering due to this pandemic. Thisinfectious disease has collapsed the medical and health care system of developing and developed nations aswell.Objective: Present research study has focused on the SARS-CoV-2 impact on dental clinics, dental practitioners,and dental assistants' comparative practices. Furthermore, SARS-CoV-2 syndrome, transmission patterns, andpre-visit and post-treatments practices of dental clinics and hospitals have been also considered in light ofpolicy guidelines and standard operating procedures recommended by major global healthcare organizations.Materials and Methods: Present research study is qualitative and designed to explore the comparativepractices of dental practitioners according to PRISMA guidelines. All relevant data is obtained from secondarysources. Relevant data has been collected via different electronic databases i.e. Science Hub, Google Scholar,Research Gate, PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Embase. Peer-reviewed and high-impact factors journals arefocused on snowball sampling techniques. Major global health bodies, WHO, ADA, CDCP reports, policyguidelines, and standard operating procedures are included in this review. Data analysis is carried out in thedescriptive form. Findings: Effective SARS-CoV-2 is an infectious disease and common symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, throat soaring, fever, headache, flu, and diarrhea. Personnel having short breathing, chest pain, loss of smell, taste and reddened face symptoms are given immediate available treatment and attention by doctors. Dental practitioners and assistants working at dental clinics and hospitals are much aware of remedial andprecautionary measures to restrain the spread of SARS-CoV-2.Conclusion: Present study concludes that SARS-CoV-2 is a contagious virus. Healthcare professionals and clinicsare facing major threats of this contagious disease as these employees are the front foot fighters against thiscontagious disease. Research shows that during this unprecedented time, dentists and other health care mustcomply with global major healthcare organizations' standard operating procedures, policy guidelines, andnecessary safety measures to overcome the risk of covid-19 transmission.
Aquafaba: Nutritional Significance for Vegans. A Way towards Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Intikhab Anosh
Published: March 2023

Chickpea also known as “garbanzo bean” is a versatile legume, consumed all over the world. Other than beingconsumed as a whole legume, chickpeas and other legumes are mostly commercialized in brine or sugarsolution. This solution more commonly known as aquafaba can form stabilized emulsions owing to its uniquecharacteristics and composition. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the nutritional and functionalproperties of aquafaba along with its environmental sustainability. This wastewater is an opulent source ofproteins, carbohydrates (insoluble & soluble), minerals and other bioactive substances especially, tannins,saponins, phenolic compounds and oligosaccharides. Over the past years the food industry has shownincreased interest in product properties and functions. Studies done in this regard suggested its utilization invarious bakery products like cakes, cakes, mousse, meringues, and vegan-based mayonnaise. While using itmay be a great alternative for vegans and people with egg allergies but research regarding its use andenvironmental sustainability is needed before further large-scale production of these products is conducted.
Domestic Solid Waste Generation Rate Throughout 140 Continuous Days and Dissimilarity Between 2007 and 2021 in Erbil City
Authors: Aziz Shuokr Qarani
Published: March 2023

Improper management of the domestic solid waste produced has a crucial impact on the environment. The quantity, components, and generation rate (GR) of domestic solid waste have been influenced by the population number, lifestyle, income, management, etc. This research is focused on the variation of a domestic solid waste GR for a duration of 140 continuous days, and the variation of GR between 2007 and 2021 for the same domestic solid waste was studied. Furthermore, the density of the domestic solid waste formed was examined as well. The domestic solid waste samples were collected constantly from 28 June 2021 to 14 November 2021. The domestic solid waste GRs for each day of the week were observed over a period of 20 weeks. The results show that the average GR and density in 2021 were 915.56 gram per capita per day (g/C/d) and 109.40 kg/m3, respectively. Whereas in 2007, GR and the density for the same family were 620.50 g/C/d and 124.98 kg/m3, correspondingly. GR from 2007 to 2021 has increased by 147.55%. The GR on holidays was higher than on the other days of the week. The recycling of cartons, plastics and metals in Erbil City reduced the density of domestic waste by 12.47% in 2021, thereby reducing the GR and the environmental pollution.
Exploring the Constitution of Resilience in Places: A Media Place Approach to Tourism Studies
Authors: Eksell Jörgen , Mãnsson Maria
Published: March 2023

Resilience in tourism studies has mainly departed from a socioecological system theory approach and has developed knowledge in relation to different tourism contexts. This approach has consequences for the conceptualization of resilience and sets limits. Calls for theory development
on resilience see a need to take account of, for instance, politics and power relations, and conflicts over resources. As a response to this call, this conceptual article discusses the ontological underpinnings of resilience in tourism studies from an interdisciplinary approach and argues
for a media place approach to resilience. From a general socioecological system approach a tourist place is ontologically constituted as a subject with clear boundaries even if it has interactions, relations, and dependencies. The tourism place is therefore constituted as a fixed
entity in its essence, even if equilibriums can be positioned differently. However, tourism resilience is a complex issue that calls for additional perspectives. The proposed interdisciplinary media place approach follows changes and dependencies between mediatization of tourism places and
changes in the resilience of tourism places. The role of mediatization and its significance for changes in places are put at the center of the analysis. The approach assumes that a tourist place is constituted as a verb that is constantly created and re-created in a process. Additionally,
resilience in places must also be conceptualized ontologically as a fluid concept that evolves over time. To understand sudden and long-term changes in tourism place resilience, special attention must be given to nodes or flows of information that connect the media systems and constitute
places. Further, the article concludes that resilience is molded by the politics of media practices. An interdisciplinary approach brings new answers to complex questions that cannot be solved from a single disciplinary perspective.
Serological Survey of Infectious Bronchitis Virus in Chickens in Sokoto State Nigeria
Authors: Mungadi Hauwa’u Umar , Garba Sirajo , Shehu Zaid , Ahmad Umar Salisu , Jimoh Akib Adekunle , Ibitoye Emmanuel Busayo , Shuaibu Abdulmalik Bello , Zubair Rabi’at , Salman Maryam
Published: March 2023

In the present study, blood samples were collected from 400 chickens and sera harvested for serology using an IgG based indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This research aimed at determining the prevalence of antibodies to infectious bronchitis virus in chickens in sokoto state Nigeria. The samples were collected from selected areas in each of the four Agricultural zones of Sokoto State. The overall sero-prevalence obtained was 346 (86.50%). The sero-prevalence of infectious bronchitis viral antibodies in indigenous and exotic chickens was 88.72% and 84.39% respectively, chi square showed no significant relationship between the two groups, the chi value was 1.603 and P value was 0.205 (>0.05%). In young and adult chickens sampled, the sero-prevalence was 89.50% and 82.87% respectively, chi square showed significant relationship between the two age groups with chi value 3.179 and P value 0.038 (<0.05), binary logistic regression for the two age groups showed no significant association with P= 0.09 (>0.05). The result in male and female chickens tested was 86.88% and 86.17% positives respectively showing slightly higher positives in males than in females with no significant statistical relationship using chi square, chi value was 0,043 and P value 0.836 (>0.05%). This study has provided an update on sero-prevalence of IBV in Sokoto State. It was concluded that there was high sero-prevalence of IBV in the chickens sampled in the State. General survey of the virus in the entire region where Sokoto belongs (Northwestern Nigeria) or the country as a whole is recommended, so as to have a clearer picture of IB and Veterinarians probably consider vaccination as a mean of prevention of the disease, and vaccine be produced using local strains
Increase in Cases of Impersonation of Lawyers in Nigeria: Making Case for Reforms
Authors: Shaeeb Olajumoke , Adesina Ileola , Akinola Omoniyi Bukola
Published: March 2023

Lawyering and legal practice require proper certification by the regulatory bodies in the legal profession in line with extant legislations. It is getting worrisome to see persons not called to the Bar rendering services to undiscerning clients, albeit illegally. The vice of impersonation is on the increase within the Nigerian legal market. Cases of fake lawyers across the Nigerian legal hemisphere are being reported almost on a monthly basis. This paper reconciles the extant provisions dealing with the impersonation of lawyers in Nigeria by virtue of section 22 of the Legal Practitioners Act 2004. It further examines contemporary impersonation practices in other jurisdictions and the Nigerian Legal market. The paper ends with suggested reforms such as a review of the provisions of extant statutes in this respect and a call for other socio-legal alternatives towards curbing the menace
Pengaruh Pemberian Air, MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) dan Garam NaCl terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Tanaman Cabai (Capsicum Annuum L.)
Authors: Selvia Selvia , Indah Amelia Jupani  , Dea Sartika  , Indayana Febriani Tanjung  , Febry Ramadhani
Published: March 2023

Capsicum annuum L. merupakan tanaman yang sangat populer di Indonesia. Perawatan tanaman cabai perlu dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan tanaman dan kualitas buah. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode praktik langsung (drill method) dan didukung oleh studi literature dari beberapa ahli. Metode ini memberikan latihan-latihan terhadap materi yang dipelajari tentang Ekologi Tumbuhan. Pada Pengamatan ini dilakukan 3 Perlakuan yaitu menggunakan air, MSG (Monosodium glutamate) dan Garam NaCl. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian air, MSG, dan Garam NaCl pada tanaman cabai memiliki pengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman yang meliputi tinggi tanaman, jumlah dan panjang daun
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing dalam Praktikum terhadap Kemampuan Psikomotorik Peserta didik
Authors: Yopansius Hefri  , Erna Suhartini
Published: March 2023

enerapan pembelajaran pada kelas 5 di SDN 007 Sungai Kunjang selama ini belum pernah menerapkan model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing sehingga banyak siswa tidak bisa belajar dengan mandiri, para siswa bergantung pada guru dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh model inkuiri terbimbing dalam praktikum pada keterampilan psikomorik siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel dari penelitian ini merupakan siswa kelas V A sebanyak 24. Variabel penelitian ini ada 2 yakni, variabel bebas dan terikat. Inkuiri terbimbing (bebas) dan keterampilan keterampilan psikomotorik (terikat). Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan instrument penilaian yang dilakukan ketika pembelajaran sedang berlangsung. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan adanya pengaruh model inkuiri terbimbing, hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai koefesien korelasi 0,552 artinya antara model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing (X) dan keterampilan keterampilan psikomotorik (Y) terdapat pengaruh yang cukup kuat. Koefisien regresi 0,314.. Setelah dianalisis dengan tabel uji koefisien dan hipotesis ditemukan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,04 < probabilitas 0,05 dengan demikian Ha diterima dan H0 ditolak. Kemudian model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing dalam praktikum berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan psikomotorik siswa sebesar 0,314 atau sama dengan 31,4%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, bisa dinyatakan ada pengaruh model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing dalam praktikum terhadap keterampilan psikomotorik siswa.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty for unicondylar knee osteoarthritis
Authors:   Southern Medical University Zhujiang University, Xu Zhiteng , Li Renbin
Published: March 2023

Review question / Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing outcomes following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty for patients with unicondylar knee osteoarthritis. Condition being studied: Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease in elderly population and its treatment strategies consist of non-operative treatment and surgery. Arthroplasty is a main surgery for this condition, while the optimal selection between unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty remains debatable. We aim to collect RCTs comparing these two techniques in treatment of knee osteoarthritis and make a meta-analysis in order to provide high level of evidence for future decision-making for this issue.
Inequidad en la educación rural en Colombia: revisión de literatura
Authors: Ortega Bravo Esmeralda Elena , Solano León Ernesto de Jesús
Published: March 2023

La presente revisión de literatura busca identificar el abordaje de las inequidades entre educación urbana y rural en Colombia, ubicando vacíos y proponiendo líneas de investigación y diseño de políticas públicas. Se adoptó una estrategia flexible de recuperación de materiales con artículos de cuatro bases de datos de libre acceso. Los hallazgos sugieren que la investigación en Colombia es incipiente si se compara con los avances latinoamericanos sobre este problema, pero se puede considerar que el posconflicto, y las brechas tecnológicas puestas de plano por la pandemia de Covid-19, animan a reconsiderar la educación y el desarrollo rural desde los conceptos de equidad e inclusión. Se encuentra una potencialidad teórica de trabajo a partir del concepto de lucha por el reconocimiento como una forma de promover la participación de las comunidades rurales por poner en juego sus reales necesidades en contexto de políticas educativas diseñadas a medida de las ciudades.
Es mía, no es tuya. conflictos por la posesión territorial sobre las doctrinas en el nuevo reino de granada (primera mitad del siglo XVII)
Authors: Álvarez Tobos Martín Ernesto
Published: March 2023

En la primera mitad del siglo XVII, se adelantaban la evangelización en la región centro oriental del Nuevo Reino de Granada. Para llevar a cabo ese proceso, se congregaba a la población nativa en un espacio en donde no solo se enseñase la doctrina cristiana, sino que se agrupase a los aborígenes al amparo del concepto de “policía” cristiana”; ese espacio era la doctrina. En su manejo, eran nombrados miembros tanto de las órdenes religiosas como del clero secular, quienes ostentaban su titularidad. Sin embargo, se presentaron ocasiones en que personal de ambos cleros o personas del mismo sector religioso entablaron pleito por su posesión, debido a que esa dirección representaba un símbolo de estatus social, de control de los indios, y de prestigio eclesiástico. En este artículo se analizarán procesos en donde sacerdotes y religiosos se confrontaron por la posesión de las doctrinas, la participación de los actores que se involucraron en ellos, y sus consecuencias a nivel social y religioso. Así, se comprenderá la complejidad del proceso de adoctrinamiento, en donde la religión no solo se movió por intereses pastorales, sino intereses personales, corporativos, sociales y monetarios.
ભારતમાં અસંગઠિત કામદારો અને સામાજિક સુરક્ષા યોજનાઓ
Authors: Chandarana Rita Chandrakant
Published: March 2023

ભારતમાં ગરીબાઈ અને બેકારીના પ્રશ્નોને હલ કરવા માટે અગત્યનું સ્થાન ધરાવતા અસંગઠિત ક્ષેત્રમાં ગ્રામ્ય અને શહેરી વિસ્તારના પુરુષ કામદારો, સ્ત્રી કામદારો અને બાળ કામદારો મોટી સંખ્યામાં રોજગારી મેળવી રહ્યા છે. વર્તમાન સમયમાં આ ક્ષેત્ર રાષ્ટ્રના ૯૦% કરતાં વધારે શ્રમ દળને રોજગારી પૂરી પાડી રહ્યું છે. પરંતુ આ ક્ષેત્રમાં કામ કરતાં કામદારો નીચું વેતન, નીચું જીવન ધોરણ, કામના વધારે કલાકો, અસુરક્ષિત અને બિન આરોગ્યપ્રદ કામના સ્થળનું વાતાવરણ, સંરક્ષણાત્મક સુવિધાઓ અને તેને માટેની યંત્રણાઓનો અભાવ, વેતન તફાવત વગેરે જેવી સમસ્યાઓનો સામનો કરી રહ્યા છે. ભારત સરકારે નીચું જીવન ધોરણ ધરાવતા વર્ગની સુરક્ષા માટે કેટલીક યોજનાઓ જાહેર કરી છે. અહીં પ્રસ્તુત અભ્યાસ આ યોજનાઓનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરવાના ઉદ્દેશથી રજૂ કરવામાં આવ્યું છે.
INSIGHT ON CHILDREN’S EVALUATION OF TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors: Santhi P. , Divya D.
Published: March 2023

An effective integrated marketing communication tool is the television advertisement which is used to promote the products and services to persuade consumers to buy. The entertainment element is fabricated with advertisements. Nowadays, due to advancements in media, no distinction is seen between advertisements and entertainment. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of television advertisements on the perception, attitude and buying behaviour of children belonging to various growth stages. The study is descriptive in nature. Coimbatore city is selected as the study area. A non-probability sampling procedure namely the convenient sampling method was used. The sample size consisting of 120 children watching television advertisements was studied, in which 40 children belonged to the preoperational stage, 40 children to the concrete operational stage and 40 children to the formal operational stage. For the purpose of the study, primary data were obtained through interview schedule and the secondary data were collected from books, journals and websites. The Cronbach alpha value proved the reliability of primary data. The findings show that a well informative television advertisement would promote good value among the children and it would benefit the children as well as the parents. Entertainment features in the advertisement would create interest among children of all growth stages. The beliefs children have about advertisements helped them to evaluate various advertisements.
Burden of Cancer in the Working Age Population in the Context of Economic Inequalities in the European Union
Authors: Jakubowska Agnieszka
Published: March 2023

The aim of the presented research is to assess the degree of burdening the EU economies with the effects of cancer in the context of the limitations diagnosed of the labor market potential in the Member States. Particular attention was paid to the problem of existing inequalities in the level of burdening national economies with the effects of premature mortality due to cancer observed in the relationship between the "old" and the "new" EU. The extent to which EU economies were burdened by the long-term effects of cancer was measured by the number of prematurely lost years of healthy life for people of working age. The hypothesis of a persistently high level of inequality was verified on the basis of an analysis of the convergence process in the group of EU-27 countries in the years 1990-2019. The results obtained indicate that the level of health limitations caused by cancer is strongly differentiated in the EU-27 group. The inequalities observed concern, in particular, the relationship between the "old" and "new" Europe and indicate a high burden of health consequences for the inhabitants of Central and Eastern Europe. The analysis of catching up process by the countries with the least favorable situation (the highest level of cancer burden), carried out in the EU-27 group, did not show a real effect of reducing disproportions in the level of the parameters analyzed.
ET-traps: A Potential Therapeutic for Use in Human Complications of the Heart and Kidneys
Authors: Jain Arjun , Jain Ira
Published: March 2023

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent bioactive mediator that induces vasoconstriction and promotes vascular remodeling. Previous studies indicate that ET-1 plays an important role in the pathophysiology of humans. This includes various cardiovascular and renal complications. Some humans with chronic heart failure might also have chronic renal failure. The organ damage in heart and kidneys increases with age. While symptoms of organ damage will vary according to the affected organ, the patient will likely need special management, including a restricted diet and/or a therapeutic. The ET-traps, a patented technology, are a novel molecular construct, which has been shown to significantly sequester the increased levels of ET-1 found in different disease states. ET-traps have been found to be a potential therapeutic for ameliorating different pathologies related to elevate ET-1 levels, such as disruptions in the heart and kidney functions. Hence, the ET-traps could effectively tackle serious health conditions associated with disruptions in the endothelin system. This paper discusses the potential application of ET-traps as a therapeutic for use in human complications of the heart and kidneys.
The Effect of Montelukast in Children with Asthma Predictive Index Negative Episodic Viral Wheezing
Authors: Aydogdu Ayse Kirmizitas , Fidan Cihan
Published: March 2023

Background: The effectiveness of montelukast for wheezing in young children is not clear. We aimed to evaluate whether the use of montelukast in the treatment of wheezing affects the number of attacks in children aged 1 to 6 years. Methods: This is a single center study. It was conducted between August 2019-2020. Children with aged 0-6 years old with a wheezing complaint who applied to the pediatric allergy and immunology outpatient clinic were included in the study. Modified asthma predictive index of the patients were evaluated. It was classified as Episodic Viral Wheezing (EVW) or Multiple Trigger Wheezing (MTW) based on the type of wheezing. Montelukast treatment was started and the number of attacks was checked during five months. Results: The total of 141 children who applied with wheezing complaints were included in the study. The majority of the patients were boys (n = 99). The mean age of the children was 4.2 ± 1.5 years. The median number of attacks before treatment was 2 (2-3). In 2.8% of the patients, eczema, in 12.8% of them, rhinitis and in 26.7% of them, elevated eosinophils were detected. IgE levels were 148.25 ± 279.20 IU/mL. According to the number of attacks before treatment, there was a significant decrease in the number of attacks in followup (p < 0.001). Conclusion: In this study, montelukast has been shown to reduce the number of EVW attacks and we believe montelukast may be a potential treatment option for EVW in preschool children.
Is Anosmia-Ageusia in COVID-19 Patients Associated with Neuro-Philic Virus Mutant and Mild Respiratory Involvement?
Authors: Zorlu Duygu , Bulut Ali , Hızmalı Lokman , Sahin Yahya
Published: March 2023

Introduction and Objective: In COVID-19, sudden onset anosmia-ageusia can be observed in patients, regardless of other rhinologic symptoms or prominent nasal symptoms. In our clinical follow-ups, it has drawn our attention that patients presenting with anosmia-ageusia have milder pulmonary symptoms and milder progression. It was thought that this group of patients were infected with neurosensitive SARS-CoV-2 and the study was planned based on this hypothesis. We present our results to contribute to the literature because our study may be a practical screening approach in patient follow-up, may provide predictions of disease progression, and isolation period can be determined. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in March 2020, by interviewing recorded patients via phone. Patients’ anosmia-ageusia characteristics, hospitalizations, and recorded Thoracic Computed Tomography (CT) reports were evaluated. The reports were analyzed by a single physician and CT positivity was reported and grouped as mild, moderate and severe. Results: A total of 1438 patients were included in the study. Of the patients, 47.8% were male and 52.0% were male, while the mean age was 44.33 ∓ 16.01 years. In terms of educational levels, patients were found to be elementary (25.6%) and high school (20.7%) graduates at most. Discussion and Conclusion: Hospitalization rates of patients presenting with anosmia-ageusia were lower and their disease progression were milder. We suggest that there are mainly neuro- or pulmonary-sensitive variants of the virus. This characteristic is of great importance for the long-term follow-up of these patients and predictions of complications. Patients presenting with a sudden development of anosmia-ageusia should be considered as positive patients. Quarantine and isolation periods should be extended in these patients, keeping in mind the prolonged RT-PCR positivity as well. Besides, it should be noted that these patients are more likely to develop central nervous system complications and they should be followed up.
Description of Nurse's Attitude in Caring for Violent Behavior Patients
Authors: Ariandi Ashar , Abdullah Rusli , Harun Basmalah , Ahmad Ekayanti H. , Zainuddin Ricky
Published: March 2023

Predisposing factors become the cause of violent behavior originating from clients such as lack of attention which usually occurs in childhood, having low emotional abilities such as someone who is easily angry, has anxiety disorders, depression, family relationships that are not going well, losing someone beloved. While precipitation factors such as hopelessness, helplessness, and lack of confidence. Interviews and observations are the methods used in this study. The attitude of nurses in caring for patients with violent behavior is included in the good category (82.5%) as evidenced by the score on the interview sheet. Based on the results of observations regarding the attitude of nurses in caring for patients with violent behavior, nurses have carried out in accordance with the theory based on the level of attitude as evidenced by the interview sheet.
Drivers, Enablers, Barriers and Technologies (DEBT) For Low-Energy Public Housing Delivery in Nigeria
Authors: Yusuf Abdullahi  , Akande Oluwafemi Kehinde
Published: March 2023

Nigeria, as a developing country, has vast and varied energy resources, both renewable and non-renewable. In spite of these resources, an estimated 75% of her population of close to 200 million faces serious energy poverty problems due to shortfalls in energy supply compared to its energy demand. Consequently, a large portion of the population lives without access to adequate electricity. Hence, the country encounters unprecedented struggles with incessant power outages, unemployment, a low human development index (HDI), and poverty. This paper examines the drivers, enablers, barriers, and technological considerations for low-energy integration in the provision of housing for Nigeria's huge population. The objective is to harness the varied energy resources to aid in the delivery of environmentally friendly and sustainable housing in a developing economy such as Nigeria. This is critical in light of rising energy costs, environmental degradation, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption. Reduced energy use in housing is highlighted as a critical issue in environmental management. The paper highlighted several factors that need to be appropriately addressed for a paradigm shift to low-energy integration to achieve sustainable housing delivery in Nigeria. It recommends the application of energy conservation measures in mass housing construction, the full exploitation and promotion of renewable energy resources, and energy efficiency practices in housing provision, among others. The paper concludes that these should be given adequate attention during planning, designing, and delivering sustainable housing.
Improve Waste Heat Recovery and Performance of Organic Rankine Cycle Analysis for Exhaust Gas from A Marine Diesel Engine Using Biofuel from Algae
Authors: Zalina Mat Nawi  , Siti Kartom Kamarudin  , Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah
Published: March 2023

Marine diesel engines are commonly used as a propulsion system in ships. The waste heat generated from marine diesel engines is one of the key disadvantages of this system. This study aims to improve the recovery of waste heat generation. It presents the performance analysis of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for exhaust gas in a marine diesel engine using different types of biofuels production methods from selected microalgae via mathematical modelling. The microalgae are from species of Synechococcus PCC 7002, Nannochloropsis oculata sp, Chlorella protothecoides, and Dunaliella sp. A marine engine with an exhaust gas of 9086.61 kg-h-1 is taken as a case study. While the conventional diesel engine has a performance efficiency of 30-40% with a power output of 35-200K, this study has indicated that the marine diesel engine in the ORC via biofuel from algae shows higher performance at approximately 51% with a net power output of approximately 160kW obtained for each biofuel. Later, the thermal efficiency of the ORC system with exhaust gas from the marine diesel engine as waste heat recovery is improved to 61% with a net power output of approximately 353kW after the heat integration. Biodiesel presents the highest mass flow rate (1.12 kg-s-1) compared to others. This study proved that biofuel from microalgae can achieve the highest performance in the ORC system with the lowest mass flow rate of biofuel compared to those in conventional fuel.
A Reliable Architecture for IoT-based Aquatic Monitoring System of Coral Reef and Algae
Authors: Afida Jemat  , Sera Syarmila Sameon  , Azimah Abdul Ghapar  , Thirukumaran Ramachandran  , Surizal Nazeri
Published: March 2023

The coral reef population worldwide faces degradation issues due to various human-related factors such as pollution, overfishing, collecting live corals for the aquarium market, warm climate, thermal stress and ocean acidification. These factors lead to an imbalance in the natural ecosystem where the coral reef and algae reside. Coral reefs are susceptible to the changes in their natural ecosystem. This work aims to study the optimum condition for the coral reef and algae to healthy flourish. The main factors that influence the growth and survival of coral reefs and algae are also studied. Thus, this paper presents a proposed monitoring system-based IoT to monitor the coral reef and algae ecosystem. The system also intends to introduce a regulatory mechanism which can regulate the main factors identified to maintain an optimum condition for the coral and algae to prosper. In order to support the intention, a reliable network system and communication are needed to ensure that accurate information can be obtained. The system consists of sensors, microcontrollers, and a web application for monitoring real data of three different parameters most affected the ocean water: pH, temperature and salinity.
Structural and Morphology Changes in PrMnO3 Manganite Induced by Ba (x=0.33) Doping
Authors: Nor Asmira Amaran  , Norazila Ibrahim  , Zakiah Mohamed
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we discuss the structural and morphology properties of the solid-state prepared Pr0.67Ba0.33MnO3 perovskite manganite X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses were utilised to examine the structure, morphology, and chemical composition. The compound exhibits a single phase with an orthorhombic perovskite structure with a Pnma space group without any impurities. The refined cell parameters are a = 5.504 Å, b = 7.778 Å, and c = 5.528 Å (α = β = γ = 90° and a ≠ b ≠ c), therefore the cell volume is 236.723 Å^3. The tolerance factor is used to predict the stability of the Pr0.67Ba0.33MnO3, which is τ = 0.9241. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) reveals that the Mn-O bonds appear at 600 cm^(-1). In addition, morphology SEM revealed that the grain sizes are heterogeneous, and the grain shapes are irregular. Using EDX technique, the percentage elemental composition of Pr, Ba, Mn, and O was determined. The values of the atomic percentages for each element are almost identical to the ratios of the elements during sample preparation.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption for Cost Engineering Consultant; Case Study of Southern China
Authors: Mariati Taib  , He Quanhua  , Nooriati Taib
Published: March 2023

Digital construction has paved its way into the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries with the technological revolution, which significantly change the design, construction, and management processes. The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) presents a valued collaborative technology that eliminates most communication related challenges of the industry. The Chinese government has emerged as a major force promoting BIM adoption, by implementing policies and promoting efforts with government support. Yet, the adoption rate is still unsatisfactory particularly for China cost engineering industry. This paper examines the drivers and barriers of BIM adoption and consequently review its impact on the current BIM implementation processes. This study also investigated their awareness and acceptance level of BIM adoption. The main respondents are the cost engineering practitioner specifically in the area of Guangxi. The UTAUT and TAM model are adopted, to analyse on individual intention and behaviour by distributing online questionnaires. This analysis reveals that the practitioners have poor awareness of BIM and have no willingness to learn new BIM knowledge independently. At present, the proportion of BIM actual use in projects is relatively low, and no single post-construction maintenance project applied BIM technology. The main influencing factors for BIM adoption are measured based on the Performance Expectation, Effort Expectation, Generation Gap, Social Influence, Managerial Attitude and Facilitating Conditions. This paper contributes to the strategic suggestions that puts forward the role of user, consultants, governments that may facilitate the advantages of BIM technology adoption. This paper identified that successful implementation include the role of consultants on their readiness and acceptance, followed by adequate technology education and training.
Multiple Partial Discharge Signal Classification Using Artificial Neural Network Technique in XLPE Power Cable
Authors: Muhammad Izwan Abdul Halim  , Nur Zahirah MohdRazaly  , Mohamad Nur Khairul Hafizi Rohani  , Norfadilah Rosle  , Wan Nurul Auni  , Afifah Shuhada Rosmi  , Muhammad Zaid Aihsan  , Mohd Aminudin Jamlos  , Abdullahi Abubakar Mas’ud
Published: March 2023

According to partial discharge (PD) damage in the electrodes that are not entirely bridging, the presence of PD in the high voltage (HV) power cable might lead to insulation failure. PD defects can damage cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables directly, which is one of the most critical electrical issues in the industry. Poor workmanship during cable jointing, aging, or exposure to the surrounding environment is the most common cause of PD in HV cable systems. As a result, the location of the PD signals that occur cannot be classified without identifying the multiple PD signals present in the cable system. In this study, the artificial neural network (ANN) based feedforward back propagation classification technique is used as a diagnostic tool thru MATLAB software in which the PD signal was approached to determine the accuracy of the location PD signal. In addition, statistical feature extraction was added to compare the accuracy of classification with the standard method. The three-point technique is also an approach used to locate PD signals in a single line 11 kV XLPE underground power cable. The results show that the statistical feature extraction had been successful classify the PD signal location with the accuracy of 80% compared to without statistical feature extraction. The distance between PD signals and the PD source affected the result of the three-point technique which proved that a lower error means a near distance between them.
Komunikasi Terapeutik Perawat Dalam Menunjang Kesembuhan Pasien Anak Di Rumah Sakit Bhakti Medicare Cicurug
Authors: Zuliansyah Aris
Published: March 2023

Therapeutic communication is effective in influencing human behavior and implementing health services in hospitals. The nurse's ability and understanding in therapeutic communication is considered to be lacking. This study aims to determine the stages of nurse therapeutic communication in supporting the recovery of pediatric patients, through observation, interviews, documentation and triangulation techniques. The results showed that the pre-interaction and work stages were going well, but there were still deficiencies in medical language and the screening and termination stages had been running quite optimally.
Incidência de Uso de Recomendações da Participação Social na Atuação da Burocracia Federal
Authors: Koga Natália Massaco , Couto Bruno Gontyjo do , Palotti Pedro Lucas de Moura
Published: March 2023

Trata da Incidência de uso de recomendações da participação social na atuação da burocracia federal. Nessa nota de pesquisa, a autora e os autores apresentam os resultados preliminares do survey respondido por 2.180 servidores civis da administração direta em 2019, destacando a percepção dos informantes sobre o uso de recomendações provenientes das instâncias participativas. A partir desses dados, foi possível traçar o perfil dos servidores que fazem uso desse tipo de evidências e propor algumas hipóteses capazes de explicar essas características (Koga, Couto e Palotti, no prelo). O artigo reacende a discussão sobre efeitos da participação social e, com isso, ajuda a delinear o contexto atual, que será mais detalhado nos textos seguintes.
A XVI Conferência Nacional de Saúde (8a +8) : contextos e desafios
Authors: Avelino Daniel Pitangueira de , Silva Lucas Raimundo de Oliveira da
Published: March 2023

O artigo tem como objeto A XVI Conferência Nacional de Saúde (8a +8): contextos e desafios. Contrastando com os outros casos pesquisados nesta edição, essa conferência, concluída antes da adoção de medidas restritivas decorrentes da covid-19, cumpriu com razoável previsibilidade os cronogramas e objetivos planejados. Além de descrever seu processo de organização, os autores também ensaiam uma análise preliminar sobre a influência das suas deliberações sobre os instrumentos de planejamento na área da saúde, elaborados no mesmo período (Avelino e Silva, no prelo).