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Water Contact, Infection and Re-Infection Rate of Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Shelleng Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Na’acha Frank Emina , Naphtali Samuel Rebecca , Chessed Godly , Nidiya Nubia Caleb
Published: August 2023

Schistosomiasis is on the increase despite intervention by the Government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) and World Health  Organization (WHO) due to the method of intervention used. The research on water contact, infection and re-infection rate of urogenital  schistosomiasis was carried out in Kiri dam and Shelleng water bodies. Urine samples were collected from the month of MarchApril 2019  and examined in the laboratory using urine microscopy for schistosoma parasite and from October-November 2019 for re-infection with  schistosoma parasite. Results generated ten (10) days after praziquentel administration indicate that the overall prevalence rate for  schistosomiasis infection was 13.3% of the 442 study participants examined. Male had the highest rate (18.0%) while female had 8.6% rate  of infection. Children that refused to take praziquentel had the highest 25.0%. Participants who adopted Washing/Bathing /Swimming/Drinking (WBSD) had the highest (17.3%). The prevalence rate was low due to the administration of praziquentel. The overall  prevalence rate for schistosomiasis re-infection was 52.0% of the 442 study participants examined. Male had the highest rate of 52.9% while female had 51.1%, the intensity of infection shows that male had high intensity of 12.7%. Children whose parents are fishermen had  the highest infection of 72.7%, the least infection rate was recorded among children whose parents are in to business (44.9%). Those  that involved in picking of snails had the highest rate of 62.6%. Participants who adopted Washing/Bathing/Swimming/Drinking (WBSD)  had the highest of 65.7%. The results obtained show that there was equal exposure to the source of infection irrespective of age gender,  parents’ occupation and education. It is recommended that integrated method of treatment of the water bodies and populace should be  carried out simultaneously.
Therapeutic Potentials of Neem Against Malaria Parasite: A Review
Authors: Osazee Faithfulness O. , Jonathan Eribe M.
Published: August 2023

Malaria presents a significant public health threat, affecting both developed and developing nations. The rise of drug resistance in  regions with high malaria prevalence has posed challenges in effectively managing the disease. Azadirachta Indica, commonly known as  the neem plant, has long been recognized as a medicinal plant in Asia and Africa, with historical usage in treating malaria parasites. The  neem plant contains various bioactive compounds, making it a popular ingredient in traditional remedies. This study aimed to assess the  effectiveness of neem leaf and seed extracts in combating malaria parasites. The information used in this review was obtained from  previously published studies sourced from various journals. The findings suggest that neem (Azadirachta indica) seeds or leaves show  promise as a potential treatment for inhibiting the malaria parasite. However, further research is required to ascertain the antimalarial  potency of the neem plant before confidently recommending it as a treatment for malaria parasites.
Phytoremediation Potential of Ficus Benjamina for the removal of Naphthalene, Acenaphthene and Phenanthrene in Contaminated Soil
Authors: Adamu Y.A. , Musa Y. , Nasir S.
Published: August 2023

This study was undertaken to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of Ficus Benjamina plant for the removal of polycyclic aromatic  hydrocarbons (PAHs): Acenaphthene (ACN), naphthalene (NAP) and phenanthrene (PHE) from contaminated soil. The plant was  transplanted into pot containing 4 kg soil spiked with the PAHs: ACN, NAP and PHE at concentrations of 1600, 2000 and 2400 mg  respectively. A separate pot with untreated soil was used as a control. Irrigation was done with 600 mL of water after every three days in  the evening hours for eight weeks. Samples of the plant and soil were collected at the end of the phytoremediation process; the plant  was washed with tap water and carefully separated into roots and shoots, dried along with the soil, ground and sieved. The sieved soil,  roots, shoots of the experimental plant as well as that of the control were analyzed for the levels of PAHs: ACN, NAP and PHE following  Soxhlet extraction with 200 mL of dichloromethane-acetone (1:1 v/v) at 60 oC for 6 hours using high performance liquid chromatography  (HPLC). The bioconcentration factor (BCF) in mg/kg and the Translocation Factor (TF) in mg/kg of Ficus Benjamina for ACN, NAP and PHE  were (1.76 and 0.47), (0.54 and 2.7) and (0.93 and 0.68) respectively. The results generated in this study have demonstrated that the  different concentrations of the PAHs (NAP, ACN and PHE) in root, only NAP was transferred to the aerial parts of the plant and this  suggests the suitability of Ficus Benjamina for the phytoremediation of NAP.
Effects of African Swine Fever infection on blood of Pigs from Selected Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Adenaike E.A.
Published: August 2023

Indirect Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) was carried out to detect antibodies against African Swine Fever (ASF) virus and  haematological investigations were also carried out on blood samples collected from 299 pigs from selected Local Government Areas in  Kaduna State Nigeria. The serum samples from 10 pigs (3.34%) were positive by ELISA haematological investigations consisted of packed  cell volume (PCV), red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC). The mean PCV, RBC and WBC values of pigs negative for ASF  were 34.84+9.611, 6.299+6.093 9.953+5.565/ml respectively while the values of pigs positive for ASF were 32.30+6.464, 5.160+1.182 and  9.740+4.37 /ml respectively. It was observed that the mean PCV values of the sero-positive pigs and seronegative pigs were not  significantly different from the normal value, it was also observed that the sero-positive pigs had higher mean WBC count than the  normal and also mean seronegative pigs.. In conclusion, African Swine Fever infection caused increase in the mean values of PCV, RBC  and WBC count.
Detection of Malaria Parasite Infection Among Children Attending General Hospital Kawo, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Musa F.M. , Umar F.J. , Ibrahim T. , Sanusi S.B. , Muhammad J.
Published: August 2023

Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases and a great public health problem worldwide. It is one of the world’s deadliest  diseases affecting people particularly in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.  This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of malarial parasite among children attending General Hospital Kawo, Kaduna State. A total of 250 blood sample were collected from children at random for malarial parasite infection using Rapid diagnostic  test and microscopy. The result showed a prevalence of 77.6% using method of microscopy and 56.0% RDT. It was found that those  between ages of 8-10 had the highest prevalence of 44.1%. Based on gender, male had the highest prevalence of 56.6%.The high  prevalence of malaria infection recorded in this study may be attributed to the fact that the favourable environmental conditions enhance  mosquito breeding and survival. More effort, proper environmental sanitations, legal dumping of waste are needed in the  control of malaria in and within the study area, the parents also need enlightenment in the importance of early malaria diagnosis and  control. Result from this study also indicates that the blood smear microscopy seems to be better than Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for  malaria diagnosis.
Determining The Role of Thermal Radiation on Hydromagnetic Flow in A Vertical Porous Superhydrophobic Microchannel
Authors: Hamza Muhammed M. , Bello Ibrahim , Mustapha Aminu , Usman Umar , Ojemeri Godwin
Published: August 2023

The focus of this article is to scrutinize the performances of thermal radiation and superhydrophobicity on a free convection of an electrically conducting fluid across an upstanding microchannel affected by a transverse magnetic field. The plates were alternatively  heated and incorporated with suction/injection effect. The approximate expressions of the formulated differential equations have been  calculated. It is interesting to report that the heat gradient and fluid motion are significantly propelled for mounting values of thermal  radiation parameter in both case I: super-hydrophobic surface (SHS) is heated and case II: no slip surface (NSS) is heated. However, this  effect brought down the fluid temperature at the NSS, which is attributable to the direction of the heat flow. On the other hand, the  velocity deteriorates for mounting values of magnetic field factor by the Lorentz force attracting the molecules, consequently leading to  the fluid deterioration.
Detection of Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in mud skippers (Gobiformes oxudecidae) from Jones Creek, Delta State, Southern Nigeria
Authors: Ejeomo Christopher , Ufuomaefe Oghoje Stephen , Ukpebor Justina Ebehirieme , Obayagbona Nosa Omoregbe
Published: August 2023

The measurement of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was conducted with respect to Gobiformes oxudecidae (mudskipper)  specimens collected from Jones creek, Delta State. They were analyzed for 16 priority PAHs spanning through a total duration of eighteen  months which adequately captured both wet and dry seasons. The ΣPAHs varied from 0.000 to 0.106 mg/kg for mud skipper samples  within the aforesaid duration of the research. The most dominant PAH observed were chrysene and benzo(a)anthracene with amounts of  0.106 ± 0.095 mg/kg and 0.042 ± 0.030 mg/kg. The most abundant PAH in terms of its detection is chrysene accounting for 20.63% of  the 16 PAHs while the least was dibenzo(a,h) anthracene with relative abundance of 0.37%. The individual component ratio revealed that  refining operations, domestic and industrial discharges and possible storm run-off could likely be the source of contamination. The total  amounts of PAHs in the rainy season were comparatively higher than values obtained in the dry season. Distribution patterns revealed  that PAHs possessing 3 and 4 rings were dominant which confirmed the pyrogenic source of the detected PAH. The dominance of the low  molecular weight PAHs across the sampling stations was indicative of their bioavailability for uptake by biota. Diagnostic ratio among  others employed included phenanthrene/anthracene and benzo(a)anthracene/chrysene. Calculation based on these ratios to determine the PAHs emission origins suggested pyrolytic origin of the sediment associated PAHs coupled with a pyrolytic or pyrogenic  source of PAHs present in the mudskipper specimens.
Physico-Chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Maize-Pigeon Pea Based Complementary Foods Fortified with Milk and Fish powder
Authors: Anaemene Doris I. , Daramola John A. , Adejare Omotolani A.
Published: August 2023

Undernutrition among young children during the complementary feeding is high. Quality cereallegume based complementary food fortified with fish or milk would contribute towards reduction of undernutrition in young children. There is need for information on the  animal source food that confers the best nutritional value on cereal-legume based complementary foods. This study assessed the  physicochemical and sensory characteristics of maize-pigeon pea based complementary foods fortified with either milk or fish. Two  complementary foods fortified with milk (COMPIM) and fish (COMPIF), were formulated from germinated maize, fermented pigeon pea,  carrot and date powder using NutriSurvey application. The formulated diets were evaluated for nutrients, anti-nutrients, functional and  sensory properties using standard methods and compared with commercial complementary food (CCF) and maize gruel (HCF). Data was  analysed using Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and significant means were separated via Duncan’s multiple range test at p<0.05. COMPIF  AND COMPIM were comparable in nutrient contents except in beta-carotene, lysine and methionine. Both formulated diets compared  favourably with the commercial complementary food in crude protein, ash and moisture contents but had significantly (p<0.05) lower  calcium and iron values. COMPIF had the highest lysine (0.57%) and methionine (0.21%) contents as well as lower anti-nutrients content  compared to COMPIM. COMPIF had lower Water Absorption Capacity (WAC) and viscosity than COMPIM (86.67 mg/100 g; 9.50 ml/s vs  93.75%; 13.30 ml/s). COMPIM was rated higher than COMPIF in terms of taste, aroma and overall acceptability. The maize-pigeon pea  complementary food fortified with fish was better than the one fortified with milk in terms of beta-carotene, lysine, methionine,  functional and anti-nutritional properties but was less accepted. Further work is needed to improve the organoleptic properties of  complementary foods fortified with fish.
Treatment outcome from severe acute malnutrition among children 6 to 59 months admitted to Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Bire Abrham , Shifeta Mekdes
Published: August 2023

Background:  Malnutrition continues to be a long-term year-round phenomenon, threatening under 5 children unacceptably the most. It  is responsible for 25,000 children’s hospitalization per month and nearly 50% of all under-5 mortalities in Ethiopia. The national burden  of SAM highlights the importance of addressing predictors of recovery rates.

Methodology: An institution-based retrospective cohort study was implemented from a period of august 2020- august 2021. Data were  collected using a structured questionnaire and entered and analyzed using SPSS 25. The output of both bivariate and multivariate logistic  regression analysis was presented using an odd ratio and 95% CI. A p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.

Results: Among the total study cases of 241 children, 192(79.7%) records were recovered, 15 (6.2%) died, and 20(8.3%) were defaulted.  The majority of the children, 155(64.3%) had nonedematous malnutrition. The independent predictors of mortality were pneumonia  (AOR=6.57), hypovolemic shock (AOR=0.05), presence of both pneumonia and gastroenteritis (AOR=4,463), getting third-line antibiotics  (AOR=0.23), fourth-line antibiotics (AOR=0.15) and hospital stay more than 28 days (AOR=0.12).

Conclusion: The finding of this study  attested that recovery and death rates are within the national standard. As many of the death occurred within the first week of admission,  due attention should be given to SAM patients from the first minutes of arrival. Reduction in length of the hospital stays, and  early recognition and management of complications have been unveiled to further upgrade the recovery rate.
Symmetric peripheral gangrene in a child with Plasmodium falciparum malaria and Sepsis: A case Report
Authors: Mohammed Hawi , Shimels Menberu
Published: August 2023

Symmetric peripheral gangrene is a rare clinical syndrome manifesting with bilateral distal ischemic injury leading to gangrene in the absence of large vessel obstruction or vasculitis. Factors responsible for symmetric peripheral gangrene are many and it usually follows  diseases like malaria. We reported a 6 year female child presented with fever, chills and leg swelling and admitted with the diagnosis of  severe falciparum malaria, cellulitis and sepsis. On third day, she developed symmetric peripheral gangrene of lower extremities. It needs  high index of suspicion to detect symmetric peripheral gangrene early and to offer early prompt treatment of underlying causes.
Preparation and Characterization of Carbonized Coconut Shell and Zeolite Adsorbents Blend
Authors: Oyedoh E. A. , Ayi E. M. , Salokun O.
Published: August 2023

Industrial waste water poses a serious threat to humans, animals and sustainability of the environment. The study investigated the preparation and characterization of carbonized coconut shell and zeolite adsorbents blend. Data obtained show that the blend has the following properties. Bulk Density (0.63±0.01); Moisture (3.12±0.03); pH (10.23±0.01); Iodine (124.68±0.07). From the study, the bulk density property of the ratio 1:1 blend of zeolite /carbonized coconut shell is higher compare to the others, implying better flow consistency and packaging quality of its material. Overall, the lesser the moisture and higher the ash content of an adsorbent, the more fixed and compact will the adsorbent carbon chains be and the better its adsorption properties.
Antibacterial and Bioactive Properties of Methanol and Ethanol Extracts of the Materia medica Garcinia kola (heckel)
Authors: Ojatula A. O. , Olafusi G. T. , Adetutu H. B.
Published: August 2023

This paper investigated the antibacterial properties of methanol and ethanol extracts of bark, leaves, pod, root and seed of Garcinia kola using appropriate standard techniques. Data obtained show that the methanol extract from samples of Garcinia kola contain higher percentage concentration of phytochemicals than ethanol. Saponins (4.20±0.04) occurred highest in the bark, alkaloids (1.54±0.81) in the seed, tannins (1.96±0.17) in the pod, flavonoids (0.92±0.14) in the leaves, while the root contain highest percentage of phenol (0.44±0.11). It was observed that the bark extract of Garcinia kola was more effective in inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas auraginosa, Esherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus when compared with the extract from the leaves, pod, root and seed. The inhibition of the test extract was higher in extract from the bark, followed by the seed, root, pod and the least zone of inhibition was found in the leaves extracts. The variation in the antibacterial activities is presumed to be due to different active compounds present in the extract. Concentrations of essential organic compounds occurred most in the seed with carbohydrates been dominant, while lipids remains the least concentrated. The appreciable concentrations of phytocompounds detected in the samples of the studied bioresource, coupled with the medicinal potentials are an indication of the plant effectiveness in nutraceutical applications.
Quality assurance in Nigerian technical and vocational education and training institutions: strategies for improvement
Authors: Korter Grace Oluwatoyin
Published: August 2023

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of the global workforce. The objective is to examine some activities that promote quality assurance in TVET institutions and recommend solutions to any challenges. A hundred and fifty questionnaires were administered only 50 responses were returned. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data collected. Results showed that the National Board for Technical Education curriculum is not reviewed regularly and the time span for the review varies from department to department. Also, local content is integrated into the NBTE curriculum. TVET institutions take accreditation seriously, all programmes for departments surveyed are accredited. 96% of the academic staff give feedback to students after continuous assessment and examination. Some equipment for students’ practical are obsolete. TVET trainers do not attend conferences/workshops/seminars as regularly as expected due to lack of sponsorship. Most departments do not conduct industry needs assessment and about 90% are not in partnership with any industry for curriculum enhancement nor job placement. The study concludes, curriculum review should be done at least once in two academic sessions with more emphasis on local content. For quality assurance the accreditation pattern should be improved upon. Also, feedback mechanism must be improved. The obsolete equipment needs to be replaced through increased funding for TVET institutions. For continuous professional development, conspicuous allowance should be provided for TVET trainers for conferences/workshops/seminars. Invariably, ccollaborative curriculum development with the industries is a key to entrepreneurship, and relevance in the work environment.
Attitude and ethical behaviors of healthcare providers as antidotes of health service consumer satisfaction in Mgbuoshimini Primary Health Centre, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Isaruk Ikpoko-ore-ebirien Dike , Isaruk Justina Ikpoko-ore-ebirien Dike , George Deborah Thelma
Published: August 2023

Health service consumers' satisfaction with the services they receive has been a challenge over the past decade, and this has been attributed to many factors that diverse scholars have investigated using different variables. In this study, the attitude and ethical behaviours of healthcare providers as antidotes to health service consumers' satisfaction in the Primary Health Centre at Mgbuoshimini, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, were investigated. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used to select participants from pregnant women, nursing others, couples for family planning, and sick patients. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical tools. The results of the grand total response values were 400 (100%) and strongly agree had 190 (47.5%), agree had 160 (40%), 390 (100%) and strongly agree had 260 (66.7%), agree had 100 (25.6%), and strongly disagree had 13 (3.3%). The overall results were strongly agreed (66.7%) and agreed (25.6%); these connote that the attitudes and ethical behaviours of the healthcare providers towards healthcare service consumers in the primary healthcare facility were poor and that healthcare providers do not execute good ethical behaviour towards health service consumers in the facility, leading to low levels of health resource consumption, low patronage image promotion, and consumers' loss of confidence in the service provider. Therefore, the government should put mechanisms in place to ensure a positive attitude and favourable ethical behaviour among healthcare providers, and individual healthcare providers should also acquire soft skills to improve their attitude and ethical behaviour.
Prevalence of, disposition towards and factors associated with cohabitation among undergraduates in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Authors: Adeyera O. , Omisore A.G. , Balogun O.D. , Akinwusi M.D. , Oyekanmi O.D. , Abiodun O.M. , Adesina K.A.
Published: August 2023

Background: Cohabitation is increasingly common in tertiary institutions and is associated with reproductive health and other related  challenges. This study is designed to determine the prevalence, pattern, disposition and reasons for premarital cohabitation among  students of a tertiary institution in South West Nigeria

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 350 undergraduates selected from a university in Oyo State using a multistage sampling  technique. Data was collected via a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 22.0

Results:  Majority (90.0%) of the respondents were below 25 years and 70.0% were females. Twenty seven (7.7%) were currently cohabiting while  70 (20.0%) had ever cohabitated. A third (32.0%) were favorably disposed towards cohabitation. More males, older respondents and those  whose parents were not their source of income reported ever having cohabited.

Conclusion: Cohabiting is practiced among  university students and is socially acceptable to many. Concerted efforts geared towards sensitization and awareness programs to  educate students on the adverse consequences of cohabitation should be embarked upon by concerned stakeholders.
Congenital heart diseases: Pattern of clinical presentations in children less than 2-years of age in a pediatric practice in southsouth Nigeria
Authors: Osarenkhoe O.J. , Aiwuyo O.H. , Osaghae D.
Published: August 2023

The increase in the prevalence of congenital heart disease remains a major contributing factor tochildhood morbidity and mortality in Africa. The study describes the clinical features of children withCHD that presented to a general pediatric hospital, to improve on early recognition and management ofthe diseases. The prevalence of CHD from the study was 2 per 100 (30 per 1577 or 1 in 52) i.e. (2/100 or20/1000). A higher incidence in females (53.3%) with M: F = 1:1.14, the majority presented withdifficulty / fast breathing (70%), cough(40%), other presenting symptoms are poor weight gain (26.7%),delayed milestones(13.3%). On examination, 60% had dyspnea, 56.7% had murmur. Packed cell volumefor acyanotic heart disease ranged 28-30%, and 50-61% for cyanotic heart disease. The majority hadcomorbid bronchopneumonia (46.6%), and heart failure (23.3%). Echocardiographic findings revealedVSD in 26.7%, 20.0% had PDA and tetralogy of Fallot in 6.7%, Transposition of Great Arteries in 3.3%,and Dextrocardia in 3.3%. The outcome showed that 30% had no symptoms on follow-up, 23.3% werereferred for surgery, 10% dropped from follow-up and 3.3% died. These findings which are comparable tothe findings of other researchers showed that congenital heart disease has a place in childhood morbidityand mortality, therefore appropriate attention should be directed to improve on early recognition andmanagement of the diseases.
Biologic quality of households' drinking-water in an urban local government area of Oyo State, Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Israel O.K. , Olotu A.A. , Idowu A. , Ojewuyi A.R. , Odusan M.O. , Adeniji O.A.
Published: August 2023

Background: Inadequate access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities is a global public health issue with several associated  illnesses, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. It is imperative to understand the availabilities of these facilities, to provide  baseline data for policy design and implementation. This study assessed access to WASH facilities. It also examined the factors associated with drinking-water contamination by coliform organisms in households within Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, Oyo-State, Nigeria.

Methods: Cross-sectional design was employed and a two-stage cluster-sampling method was used to recruit eligible respondents from  100 households. Interviewer-administer, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Chi-square test and binary logistic  regression were used for inferential statistics.

Results: Mean age of respondents was 40.5±16.7years, 81.0% of the households practiced  open defecation, and 78.9% of those with toilet facilities used pit latrines. The most common water source was borehole (71.6%); available  within 5 minutes walking distance to residence of 68.0% of study participants. Sixty-three percent of the households had high  drinking water coliform counts. High drinking-water coliform counts were influenced by the presence or absence of toilets facilities  (OR=4.61, CI=1.22-1.68), types of toilets (OR=2.63, CI=3.22-5.34), and water sources (OR=0.12, CI=0.47-0.68).

Conclusion: Access to good  quality water and basic sanitation facilities is sub-optimal in the study setting despite being an urban community. Authors advocate for  more vibrant and intentional government efforts at ensuring equitable access to WASH facilities in the Nigerian communities. This is to  fast-track the nation's journey towards the actualization of the sustainable development goal (SDG)-6.
Rate of perceived exertion and cardiovascular response of community dwelling older adults to six-minute walk test
Authors: Osundiya O.C. , Ajepe T.O. , Ileyemi B.A. , Jaiyeoba A.D.
Published: August 2023

Objectives: This study was designed to determine the rate of perceived exertion, cardiovascular responses of community dwelling older  adults to six minutes' walk (6MWT) and possible gender difference.

Methods: One hundred and three apparently healthy community dwelling older adults, aged 60 years and above participated in the  study. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and cardiovascular responses (blood pressure, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SPO2 ) and  pulse rate) were measured pre and post 6MWT.

Results: There was a significant increase (p = 0.01) in RPE among all participants after the 6MWT. There was no significant difference  (p>0.05) in all the cardiovascular parameters pre and post 6MWT but with a significant difference in SPO2 between male and female  participants. 

Conclusion: Among older adults, rate of perceived exertion after a 6MWT was sort of hard with possible influence on the  Systolic Blood Pressure following 6MWT. Female participants showed higher oxygen saturation than males.
Toll-Like receptors-2 and-4 levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats
Authors: Aliyu Chiroma Fatima , Musa Chiwar Hassan , Yahaya Usman , Kabiru Dallatu Muhammed , Anka Abubakar Ibrahim , Shamsuddeen Haruna , Yakubu Ibrahim , Abubakar Akuyam Shehu
Published: August 2023

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Haematological Perspective of Some Mosaic Laws
Authors: Christian Serekara Gideon , Lemchi Chiamaka Mercy
Published: August 2023

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Some Coagulation Parameters, Fibrinogen, Protein C and Antithrombin III among Pregnant Women Visiting the Antenatal Clinic in University of Calabar
Authors: Okoli Adaku O. , Okpokam Dorathy C. , Ada-Kooffreh Mbang , Akwiwu Euphoria C. , Udo Atim
Published: August 2023

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Microbial Load And Public Health Risks of Contaminated Keypads of Selected Automated Teller Machines of Some Banks in Abraka-Nigeria
Authors: Okolosi-Patani Omotejohwo Emily , Shalom Ahwinahwi Ufuoma , Isioma Clifford
Published: August 2023

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The role of third parties in the enforcement of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation: complaints, participation, judicial review and private enforcement
Authors: Hornkohl Lena
Published: August 2023

This article analyses the role of third parties in the enforcement of the Foreign Subsidy Regulation (FSR). It focuses on competitors, customers, and suppliers – market participants directly affected by distortive foreign subsidies – as a special form of third parties. Third parties might have a vested interest in the enforcement of the FSR against subsidy beneficiaries because they could be affected by the distortive effects of foreign subsidies. Third parties may also be of value in the FSR enforcement through detection, involvement in Commission procedures, or through private enforcement measures. Consequently, the article investigates complaints, participation in Commission FSR proceedings, judicial review, and private enforcement in national courts. It draws some conclusions and comparisons with third party enforcement in other areas of EU law, notably EU State aid, competition, merger control and trade law, but it works out the unique approach for third party enforcement of the FSR. Despite the FSR’s gap-filling function, it deviates significantly from third party enforcement in other areas of EU law, as it only provides limited options for such third-party enforcement.
TEORI KONTRUKTIVISME DALAM PEMBELAJARAN LALU LINTAS UDARA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Arya Dimas , Valguna Putu Agus , Suparji Suparji , Sumbawati Meini Sondang
Published: August 2023

Teori belajar kontruktivisme merupakan proses belajar mengajar yang mengaktifkan pembelajar untuk membangun pengetahuan dan keterampilan melalui pengalamannya secara langsung. Program studi lalu lintas udara menuntut peserta didik untuk memiliki teknik dan solusi yang berbeda-beda dalam menangani masing-masing kasus dalam pemanduan lalu lintas udara yang tentunya tetap didasari dengan faktor keselamatan. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskripsi dimana menganalisa dan menjabarkan hubungan teori konstuktivisme terhadap pembelajaran lalu lintas udara dengan melihat dari pengertian kontruktivisme, hakikat pemanduan lalu lintas udara, hubungan kontruktivisme dan pembelajaran lalu lintas udara serta menghubungkan ciri-ciri pembelajaran konstruktivisme dengan kegiatan pembelajaran lalu lintas udara. Dengan meneliti 72 taruna/siswa lalu lintas udara didapat hasil yaitu terdapat kesesuaian teori konsturktivisme dengan pembelajaran lalu lintas udara yang membutuhkan peran aktif siswa untuk mengembangkan ilmu serta keahliannya dalam memandu lalu lintas udara sehingga dapat menciptakan keselamatan dan keamanan disisi ruang udara.
PENGARUH DISTANCE LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR APPROACH AND AREA CONTROL PROCEDURES TARUNA PRODI LLU POLITEKNIK PENERBANGAN SURABAYA
Authors: Sudrajat Sudrajat , Maharani Sukma Meita , Utomo Wasito , Margolang Julfansyah
Published: August 2023

This research is a quasi-experimental research with a quantitative descriptive research approach, which aims to: (1) To determine the difference in the results of Practicum Learning conducted online with direct practicum in the APP Laboratory at D3 LLU XII cadets of Aviation Polytechnic Surabaya (2) To determine the effect of distance learning Aproach and Area Control Procedures for the motivation and learning outcomes of D3 LLU XII cadets of Aviation Polytechnic Surabaya (3) To find out the causal relationship between practical teaching methods in the laboratory and online practicums on the learning outcomes of D3 LLU XII cadets.The results obtained are that there is an influence of the distance learning method on the cadets' learning outcomes in the Approach Control Procedural course which includes planning, implementation, results and evaluation. The conclusions of this study are (1) LLU XII cadets in the planning and preparing category have a high average, namely in the category of determining the preparation of learning to be used, the percentage is 73% and the category feels they have the responsibility to attend learning, the percentage is 54%, (2 ) LLU XII cadets in the implementation category have a high average, namely in the category of implementing strategies in exercise according to each learning style, the percentage is 57% and the habit category for supporting and overcoming problems in learning gets a percentage of 60% (3) LLU XII cadets in the Outcomes and Evaluation categories, the average percentage is high, namely in the Habits After Finishing Learning category, a high percentage of 67% is obtained and the self-evaluation category for learning outcomes has a balanced percentage in the high and medium categories, namely 50% versus 50%.
Natural history of neuronopathic form of Hunter syndrome in children: observational cohort study
Authors: Osipova Liliya A. , Kuzenkova Ludmila M. , Podkletnova Tatyana V.
Published: August 2023

Introduction. Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, Hunter syndrome) (mucopolysaccharidosis type II, MPS II) is a progressive multisystem disorder. Neurodegenerative course characterizes the severe (neuronopathic) form of MPS II. Pathogenetic therapy for the severe form of the disease is under development, and symptomatic neurological treatment is to be improved. Natural history data are required for rationalization of symptomatic care and assessment of emergent treatment effectiveness.
The aim of the study. To describe the course of neurodegenerative disease in children with neuronopathic form of MPS II.
Materials and methods. Fifty eight boys with established diagnosis of MPS II were included in the study. The course of the disease in 42 patients was classified as neuronopathic. Data on complaints, anamnesis and neurological examination obtained from medical documentation and within the framework of this study, as well as descriptions of video-EEG monitorings, performed in National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health, were used.
Results. The spectrum and chronology of neurological symptoms in children with severe Hunter syndrome were described. 64% of patients were found to achieve the level of phrasal speech at any time of the development. Laughter or crying paroxysms in children with neuronopathiс MPS II were judged to be a manifestation of pseudobulbar affect. Burden of sleep disorder was demonstrated to increase through the course of the disease. Absence of epileptic seizure was significantly more frequent than epilepsy manifestation during the first two years after epiactivity appears on EEG (75 vs 25%; p = 0.046).
Conclusion. Obtained natural history descriptions of severe MPS II cases are intended to be used in optimization of neurological care for patients and in assessment of emergent treatments’ effectiveness in real clinical practice.
Impacto de la importación en el rendimiento empresarial de las industrias textiles de Nigeria
Authors: Igwe Okereke Ikpo , Fiel-Miranda Juneth Lourdes , Miranda Asterio T.
Published: August 2023

This study reviews the impact of importation on business performance of the Nigerian textile industries. The business performance was assessed using some key performance index such as: revenue growth, sales growth, profit level, contribution to Gross Domestic product (GDP), employment rate, and customer satisfaction. This study further brings into the fore the condition of the textile industries in Nigeria. A case analysis and exploratory related approach was employed for data interpretation. Data were collected from the Central bank of Nigeria, the World Bank, National Bureau of Statistics, and other related literature. The findings indicated that the textile industries in Nigeria are declining in their business performance owing to the low patronage from the consumers who are dissatisfied with the quality of their products. The industries are confronted with some challenges and limitations which include: the lack of funds, poor infrastructure, international trade policies, and consumer buying behavior.
DETERMINAN FAKTOR FINANSIAL DAN NON FINANSIAL DALAM PENERAPAN KONSERVATISME AKUNTANSI PADA PERUSAHAAN SUB SEKTOR MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN
Authors: Dewy Sekar Melati
Published: August 2023

The financial report represents of company's financial status, and its preparation necessitates the application of accounting conservatism principles. However, the utilization of this principles remains limited in Indonesia. There is assumption that it is because financial factors (financial stress, capital intensity, and profitability) and non-financial factors (institutional ownership and managerial ownership). This research aims to examine the influence of financial factors and non-financial factors on accounting conservatism within the food and beverage sub-sector companies. The research employs a quantitative approach, population of companies within the food and beverage sub-sector, with a sample of 26 companies selected using purposive sampling technique.

Based on the research findings, the regression analysis equation for panel data is derived as: KA = 0.055968 + 0.004050 FS + 0.047040 CI – 0.534471 PR – 0.096629 IO + 5.452554 + e. The Fixed Effect Model (FEM) is chosen. During the testing of classical assumptions, it is found that the regression model has a normal distribution, no multicollinearity, displays homogeneity, and no signs of autocorrelation. Result from this study concluded that financial stress, capital intensity, institutional ownership, and managerial ownership do not significantly affect accounting conservatism. But, profitability has a significant negative impact on accounting conservatism.
O manuscrito 512: a cidade perdida da Bahia
Authors: De Carvalho Wagner Ribeiro
Published: August 2023

A pesquisa analisa, através da Filologia e por meio da Análise do Discurso de Linha Francesa; a edição crítica do manuscrito 512 que é um dos arquivos manuscritos da época do Brasil Colonialista, atualmente guardado no acervo da Biblioteca Nacional do Rio de Janeiro. Este manuscrito é a base do mais famoso mito arqueológico nacional, “a cidade perdida da Bahia”, e sua importância dentro dos estudos filológicos e de mitos brasileiros é de extrema relevância. Tal documento apresenta caráter expedicionário, e consiste em um relato de um grupo de bandeirantes, embora sua autoria seja anônima, na busca das minas de prata de Muribeca, na qual ficaram dez anos vagando nos sertões da Bahia O documento que hoje traz o subtítulo de “Relação histórica de uma occulta e grande povoação antiquissima sem moradores, que se descobriu no anno de 1753”, narra o encontro destes bandeirantes com ruínas de uma cidade desconhecida até então, havendo uma similaridade de data e localização com a prescrita pelo bandeirante João da Silva Guimarães que percorrendo os desconhecidos sertões da Bahia entre 1752 e 1753, teria noticiado a descoberta das procuradas minas de prata de Robério Dias, justamente na região dos rios Paraguaçu e Una. Neste trabalho, apresentar-se-ão a edição do manuscrito setecentista e uma proposta de análise discursiva das condições de produção, da memória e do interdiscurso; a partir do trabalho filológico de fixar a materialidade do texto, seguido do estudo discursivo para trabalhar o sujeito e a história como elemento constitutivo do sentido.
JOB SATISFACTION AND JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBERS OF OMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES: BASIS FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING
Authors: Cabiao Doryl Sequeña
Published: August 2023

This study ventured on discovering the association between job satisfaction and job performance among academic staff members at Oman College of Health Sciences. Respondents were generally satisfied when it comes to the work environment, relation and cooperation, training and development, adequacy of resources, and job security. Respondents were unsure if they were satisfied or dissatisfied with job autonomy, corporate culture and environment, remuneration and reward, and amenities. Respondents demonstrated strong task and contextual performance. Respondents demonstrated a low level of unproductive work behavior. There was no significant difference in work satisfaction among faculty members based on gender, civil status, rank, educational achievement, or length of service. When faculty members were divided into groups based on college branch and country, there was a considerable variation in work satisfaction. There was no statistically significant link between academic staff members' work happiness and job performance. The findings of this study might be used by college officials as a foundation for policy-making and program planning for basic education schools, increasing teachers' work performance and job happiness, as well as administrators' professional progress toward better education. This will serve as the foundation for establishing teacher development programs that will lead to teacher professional growth. It will also aid them in identifying particular demographic traits of instructors that may impact work performance and job satisfaction.
 

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Reporte de caso de fucosidosis en un niño mexicano y revisión de la literature
Authors: Morales Grecia Elizabeth Monge , Galán María del Carmen Chima , Gutiérrez Eduardo Augusto Ordoñez
Published: August 2023

Se presenta caso clínico de masculino de 2 años y 3 meses, padres sin consanguinidad, que presenta rasgos faciales toscos, retraso en el lenguaje, a los 10 años con catarata bilateral, se inició protocolo de estudio de enfermedades lisosomales, se solicitó panel genético que reportó variante de significado incierto FUCA1 :c212C>T en estado homocigoto, sin embargo por medio de los predictores in silico, considera la variante deletérea. Se realiza también revisión de la literatura de fucosidosis. La fucosidosis es una enfermedad rara autosómica recesiva de depósito lisosomal causada por mutaciones en el gen FUCA1, que codifica la enzima alfa-lfucosidasa, la cual cataliza la escisión de los residuos de fucosil de los glicoconjugados completos. Con la actividad reducida o ausente la degradación de glucoproteínas y glucolípidos fucosilados se altera en los lisosomas y más de 20 sustratos fucosilados se depositan en diferentes tejidos, lo que conduce a síntomas variables que afecta diversos órganos y al sistema nervioso.
PERAN EKSTRAKURIKULER BELA DIRI SILAMBAWIQRI DALAM MENERAPKAN NILAI KARAKTER KEBANGSAAN
Authors: Nuryani Ridho , Damanhuri Damanhuri , Fitrayadi Dinar Sugiana
Published: August 2023

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This study aims to find out 1) How to foster national character values ​​in students through the Silambawiqri extracurricular 2) What is the role of the Silambawiqri extracurricular in preventing delinquency adolescents and the negative influence of foreign culture on students at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang City 3) What obstacles and challenges are faced in the Silambawiqri extracurricular activities at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang City. The method used in this research is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that the way to cultivate national character values ​​in students through the Silambawiqri extracurricular is the application of seven national character values, namely: religious values, discipline, responsibility, respect for achievement, national spirit, hard work and creativity. It can be concluded that the role of the Silambawiqri extracurricular in minimizing juvenile delinquency at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang City can be concluded that it has enough roles by paying attention to several aspects, namely the good adaptability of students, the Lalubawiqri extracurricular has also become a place for students who have an interest in local arts and culture and self-defense. In addition, students are also considered to have a high social sense. The challenges and obstacles that occur in Silambawiqri extracurricular activities at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 City of Serang are time management and availability of training equipment needs.
SUATU TINJAUAN MONITORING DAN EVALUASI (MONEV) KETERBUKAAN INFORMASI PUBLIK PERANGKAT DAERAH PROVINSI BANTEN
Authors: Mahmud Toni Anwar
Published: August 2023

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The implementation of public information disclosure in Banten Province has been running for 11 years. Compliance with the implementation of information disclosure is supervised by the Banten Province Information Commission which carries out monitoring and evaluation (monev) of regional apparatus in the Banten Provincial Government every year. This research method uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection is done through interviews along with scientific findings. Data comes from interviews. The results of the research show that the monitoring and evaluation carried out in 2022 resulted in only 81.83% of regional apparatus developing their website and the aspect of announcing public information, only 77.5% of regional apparatus. In terms of qualifications, out of 32 regional apparatuses, there are 13 regional apparatuses with informative qualifications, 1 regional apparatus with qualifications towards informative, 17 regional apparatuses with moderately informative qualifications and 1 regional apparatus with less informative qualifications. Monev every year which is carried out by the Information Commission has not had an impact on the compliance of regional apparatus in announcing and serving public information. There needs to be innovation from the Information Commission to give a deterrent effect to regional apparatuses who are ignorant of the obligation to announce and serve public information. With regard to the frequent changes and transfer of employees due to rotation, employee mutation. The Banten Provincial Information Commission can work together with the Human Resources Development Agency and the Banten Province Personnel Agency to provide education and training to every state civil apparatus in the Banten Provincial Government so that each apparatus has an understanding of their obligations to implement the UU KIP.