bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hanges in the occurrence of alleles of the EAB-locus of blood groups in cattle of the kholmogorsky breed due to holsteinization
Authors:   All Russian Research Institute of Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Kalashnikov Alexander E. , Yaluga Vladimir L. ,   Federal Research Center for Comprehensive Study of the Arctic named after Academician N.P. Laverov, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2022

The aim of the research was to analyze the allele pool and its changes in the EAB locus of blood groups of cattle of the Kholmogory breed using absorption crosses with bulls of the Holstein breed. The study was carried out by the method of immunological testing according to the agglutination reaction. The choice of locus is not accidental, because it is currently the most informative in terms of the nomenclature of alleles. The predominance of alleles of the Kholmogory breed (A2'O', E3'G'G'') is noted with an increase in the frequency of occurrence (G2Y2E1'Q') and the appearance of new alleles specific of the Holstein breed (O1A'2J'2K'O', B2Q 'G'G”, E'3G'Q', B1O2B', O4Y2A2', O4D'E3'F2'G'O'G”). Over the past 5 years, the index of genetic similarity between herds of Kholmogory cattle in the Komi Republic has twofold. It was revealed that in the population of Komi Republic introduced new alleles of the Holstein breed, but at the same time, part of the alleles of Kholmogory cattle, originally obtained from the breeding reserve, are conserved. Such alleles are transfered between generations of animals and may indicate the preservation of the genome structure of the original mother breed under conditions of intensive selection. As well as alleles are transmitted when using purebred, as well as Holsteinized sires of the Pechora type of breed. The gene pool of the native Kholmogory breed is unique and requires further study. Groups of antigens form a unique genetic structure of herds, which can serve to identify animals by relationship, as well as breed affiliation, as it is similarly made by microsatellite loci and SNP markers (ISAG standard). Testing was carried out as sires in the amount of >30 heads, and their breeding reserve for more than 5 years (>5925 cows of breeding herds). Groups of antigens make it possible to evaluate the change in the genetic structure of the population of the Kholmogory breed and other breeds of cattle in time slices and obtain information about the breeder's actions when focusing on specific genetic traits and their genetic variability, breeding traits and evaluate inbreeding (antigenic similarity), and not only to determine the relationship of animals
SUTURANDO CONOCIMIENTOS EN EL ARTE DE LA CIRUGÍA
Authors: Santillán Lima Juan Carlos , Pérez Ramírez Jacinto Eugenio , Diaz Piedrahita Marco Alfonso , Caichug Rivera Daniela Margoth
Published: October 2022

La práctica quirúrgica diaria siempre debe ir de la mano de la actualización de conocimientos, vivimos en un mundo, que, en el ámbito médico, cada día da pasos agigantados y nosotros como profesionales de la salud no podemos quedarnos atrás. El camino para la resolución del problema se basa en diversas habilidades, desde la observación hasta la reflexión sobre el cuadro expuesto, el aprendizaje tradicional obliga a la retención con la memoria sin un razonamiento lógico (1), viendo así al aprendizaje como algo obligatorio; es así que la lectura e investigación dentro de la formación son pilares fundamentales para un desarrollo optimo del profesional de la salud, además de la visión holística con esa mística frente a la adversidad. Adquirir competencias y estrategias de manejo de cada uno de los casos consiste en la elaboración de diseños que se relacionen con la educación, recursos bibliográficos para así favorecer el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje multicanal, que han demostrado notables beneficios en la adquisición de competencias. (2) Es importante introducir el concepto de la cirugía académica donde se conjuga la practica diaria y la docencia con una investigación constante, todas estas herramientas ayudaran al profesional a ser autocritico, comprender la historia natural de la enfermedad, pero sobre todo a desarrollar el proyecto de su vida profesional. (3) Las diversas patologías quirúrgicas que se presentan tanto en la consulta como en la sala de emergencias deben ser abordadas con la integralidad del caso, buscando una resolución temprana y el retorno a las actividades diarias en el menor tiempo posible. Suturando conocimientos expone una serie de temas comunes en la práctica diaria, tomados de guías clínicas y quirúrgicas actualizadas, como es el caso de Colecistitis Aguda con las guías de Tokio, apendicitis común entre los cirujanos que implica un riesgo relativo entre el 7-8% (4), la enfermedad diverticular con una alta prevalencia, de forma similar enfermedades de la vesícula y vía biliar; (5) entre otros temas que fueron incluidos en este trabajo una vez revisados e indagando información sobre enfermedades y traumas más frecuentes en nuestro país. ayudando así no solo a la identificación, tratamiento sino también a la formación desde las aulas, y en si a cultivar el aprendizaje. El propósito de esta obra científica es llevar de manera didáctica, los conocimientos actuales de las patológicas quirúrgicas frecuentes hacia los lectores e incentivarlos a ser parte de una nueva era de investigación médica.
AI Virtual Mouse Using Hand Gesture Recognition
Authors: Shukla Abhishek R.
Published: October 2022

The mouse is one of HCI's (Human Computer Interaction) incredible inventions. A wireless mouse or a Bluetooth mouse still uses devices because a battery is needed for power and a dongle is needed to connect the mouse to the PC.Therefore, they are not totally device-free. The proposed AI virtual mouse system can solve this problem by using a webcam or built-in camera to record hand motions and identify hand tips using computer vision. The system's algorithm makes use of the machine learning algorithm. The computer can be controlled digitally and cando left-click, right-click, scrolling, and computer cursor functions based on hand motions without the need for a physical mouse. Deep learning is the basis for the hand detection method. As a result, by eliminating human contact and the requirement for external devices to operate the computer, the suggested strategy will stop the spread of COVID-19.
Factors Affecting Undergraduates’ Difficulties in Writing Thesis
Authors: Rizwan M.S.M. , Naas A.R. Fahmithah
Published: October 2022

Undergraduates faced difficulties when the students were in the process of writing a thesis in order to obtain a bachelor's degree This study was aimed to examine the factors affecting undergraduates’ difficulties in writing thesis and identify the dominant factors. This study based on the primary data gathered through questionnaire survey based on a five point Likert scale from a sample of 80 undergraduates of Faculty of Management and commerce of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka academic year 2014/2015. Descriptive quantitative design was used in this research. For the data analysis, this study used descriptive analysis and graphical presentation by using SPSS software and Excel to analyze. The result revealed that mainly, there are three factors affecting undergraduates’ difficulties in writing thesis, they are Psychological, Socio- cultural and Linguistics factors. (1) undergraduates’ difficulties in psychological factors 3.55 as a mean value., (2) undergraduates’ difficulties in sociocultural factors 3.25 as a mean value. (3) undergraduates’ difficulties in linguistic factors 3.48 as a mean value. From the three factors it is concluded that psychological factor is the highest difficulties faced by undergraduates. Finally, it was found that first, dominant score of psychological factor is the self-esteem (35.14%) and they were difficulty in gaining the data of thesis (3.79) and difficulty in choosing the title of thesis (3.71). Second, dominant score of socio-cultural factor is the students-lecturer relationship (34.32%), and they were communication problems with supervisors (3.39). Third, dominant score of linguistic factor is the diction (34.64%), and they were difficulty choosing the right vocabulary (3.65) and difficulty using punctuation, capitalization (3.61).
Glycosides Isolated from Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Excell (Phyllanthaceae) Upregulated Cell-mediated Innate Immunity
Authors: OFOKANSİ Martha Nneoma , ISİOGUGU Ogechukwu N , PETER Ikechukwu E , AGBO Matthas , OKOYE Festus B.c. , AKAH Peter A
Published: October 2022

Intracellular pathogens are mainly eliminated by cell-mediated immunity offered by phagocytic cells like neutrophils, macrophages and monocytes. Two tannin glycosides, 1-O-galloyl-6-O-luteoyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1) and 3-O-methylellagic acid 3'-O-α-rhamnopyranoside (2) were isolated from the ethyl acetate fraction (EF) of the methanol leaf extract of Phyllanthus muellerianus. The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated by 1H-NMR and by mass spectroscopy. The effects of the isolated compounds on phagocytic competence of macrophages and neutrophils using in vitro models were evaluated. Compounds 1 and 2 significantly (p
Quercetin Based Standardization Of Polyherbal Anti-Gout Remedy And İts Molecular Docking Study Against Anti-Gout And Anti-İnflammatory Protein Targets
Authors: SHAUKAT Ayisha , HUSSAİN Khalid
Published: October 2022

A five-herb containing traditional homemade medicine is extensively used to treat gout but has not been standardized for quercetin content. Therefore, the current study describes a reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method for quercetin determination in traditional herbal remedy. The elution was carried out using aqueous 2.0% acetic acid, acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran (55:40:5, V/V/V) as mobile phase at flow rate of 0.8 mL/min and detection was performed using diode array detector operated at 370 nm. The response of the detector was linear in the range investigated (2.5-160.0 µg/mL) with R2 = 0.996. Results of recovery (98.26-103.22%, SD
Development of Innovative Cosmetic Formulations to Help Fungal Treatment and Testing the Efficiency of Formulations
Authors: YENER Gülgun , ACAR Caner
Published: October 2022

In the fungus of hands and toenails, the thickening of the nail and its yellow color are the first signs of attention. Fungus on the nails of the hands and feet is often caused by Trichophyton rubrum dermatophyte. They have antifungal properties due to the components found in lavender oil, geranium oil and tea tree oil structures. Oral antifungal agents used for treatment of nail fungi have serious side effects especially on liver. Therefore, topical applications have been given importance in recent years. However, in topical applications antifungal agents have difficulties in sending to the target area. For this reason, nanoemulsion technology was preferred in the study. Nanoemulsion formulations of essential oils were prepared using ultrasonication method. Centrifugal and thermal test were applied as preliminary stability to the formulations and the pH value, viscosity, droplet size and polidispersity index of the formulations passing this step were measured and organoleptic controls were performed. Antifungal efficacy and release studies were performed on the formulations F4P3-I (pelargonium), F4P3-L (lavender), F4P3-C (tea tree) and F4P3-K (mixture) which were successful as a result of all the tests. According to the study, it was concluded that F4P3-I, F4P3-L, F4P3-Ç, F4P3-K formulations may help in the treatment of fungi.
Phytochemical Analysis and Screening of Acetylcholinesterase and Carbonic Anhydrase I and II Isoenzymes Inhibitory Effect of Heptaptera triquetra (Vent.) Tutin Root
Authors: ÇİÇEK KAYA Ayşe , ÖZBEK Hilal , YUCA Hafize , YILMAZ Gülderen , BİNGÖL Zeynebe , KAZAZ Cavit , GÜLÇİN İlhami , GÜVENALP Zuhal
Published: October 2022

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by progressive memory loss, deterioration of other cognitive functions, and inability to perform activities of daily living. Inhibiting the AChE enzyme causes Ach accumulation in cholinergic synapses and is expected to increase cognitive functions. Carbonic anhydrase enzymes (CAs) are ubiquitous in all living organisms. They have crucial physiological and pathological roles. CA inhibitors bind to catalytic zinc ion in the active site of CA isoenzymes and block their activity. The clinical use of CAIs had been established as antiglaucoma, anticonvulsant agents, diuretics, and anti-obesity drugs, in the management of mountain sickness, gastric and duodenal ulcers, neurological disorders, osteoporosis, and tumors. To evaluate the bioactive profile of dichloromethane extract prepared from Heptaptera triquetra root, isolation studies, AChE, and hCA I and II inhibitory activities were performed. According to isolation studies, one fatty acid, coniferyl palmitate (1); four sesquiterpene coumarins, umbelliprenin (2), badrakemin acetate (4), colladonin (5), karatavicinol (6); and two sterols, stigmasterol (3a), β-sitosterol (3b) were isolated. The dichloromethane extract and all isolated compounds showed high potency against all enzymes (except badrakemin acetate for AChE) when compared to standards. Umbelliprenin (2) with IC50 value of 31.500 nM against hCA I, colladonin (5) with IC50 value of 36.473 nM against hCA II and stigmasterol (3a), and β-sitosterol (3b) mixture with IC50 value 9.000 nM against AChE demonstrated the best activity.
A Prospective and Cross-Sectional Study on Quality of Life among Postmenopausal Women in a Coastal Semi Urban area of India
Authors:   Assistant Professor of Statistics (Biostatistics), Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Vasudevan Senthilvel , Senthilvel Sumathi ,   Associate Editor of International Journal of Medical Sciences and Nursing Research, and Formerly Assistant Professor of Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita Deemed University, Kochi, Kerala, India..
Published: October 2022

Background: Menopause is the natural process in a woman. Some hormonal changes will happen during the period of menopause. In this study, our main objectives were to find the association between the classifications of demographic variables and the various scores of domains and to find the association of various predictors variables of different domains of quality of life among post-menopausal women. Materials and Methods: We have conducted a prospective and cross-sectional study on Quality of Life (QOL) among one hundred and fifty Postmenopausal Women in Coastal Semi Urban area of Kerala India in the year 2018. Data was collected by using Menopause Specific quality of Life – 29 questionnaire with 7 Likert scale (0 – 7). The association between various scores of domains of QOL scores and selected socio-demographic variables by using analysis of variance test analysis and the association of various predictors of different domains of quality of life of post-menopausal women by using bi-variate logistic regression analysis. Data were analysed using SPSS 21.0 version. Results: Overall mean age of post-menopausal women was 55.7 ± 4.8 (Range: 50 – 65) years. Higher QOL scores were showed higher risk. In our study, using MENQOL scores showed significant associations with p–value<0.05 in QOL based on body mass index, educational status, socio economic status, number of siblings, and marital status. Conclusion: From study findings, we have concluded that low and normal body mass index, higher educational status, upper to lower middle socio-economic status, a smaller number of siblings, and un-marital status were increased the quality of life and reduces menopausal symptoms problems among post-menopausal women. So, further effective intervention programs are needed in this study areas of the population to develop/increase the quality of life among post-menopausal women. Key Words: post-menopausal women, symptoms, quality of life, prospective and cross-sectional study, coastal area
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Problem-Solving Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Pada Materi Pola Bilangan
Authors: Suna Ramla , Mohidin Abdul Djabar , Katili Nancy , Abdullah Abdul Wahab , Majid Majid
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of using the Problem-Solving learning model on students' Creative Thinking Ability with Number Patterns. This study involved 40 students as the research sample consisted of two classes, every 20 students in class A and 20 students in class B. The research method used was Experimental research with Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The data collection technique was obtained through the pre-test and post-test results, and the data analysis technique used the covariance analysis test. The analysis results show that the creative thinking ability of students who are taught using the Problem-Solving model is better than the creative thinking skills of students trained using the direct learning model.
La organización de los servicios de atención a la dependencia en Europa
Authors: Joseba Zalakain
Published: October 2022

Este artículo compara las fórmulas utilizadas para organizar los servicios de atención a la dependencia en varios países europeos, fundamentalmente, Francia, Alemania, el Reino Unido, los Países Bajos y Suecia. El trabajo se centra de forma preferente en los servicios para las personas mayores en situación de dependencia o con necesidad de cuidados de larga duración. El sistema vigente en cada país se describe en relación con siete aspectos específicos: el alcance de los servicios (gasto, cobertura e intensidad); la organización territorial y competencial; la coordinación entre los sistemas sociales de atención a la dependencia y el sistema de salud; las fórmulas de acceso a los servicios; el contenido de la cartera de servicios y prestaciones; las cuestiones relacionadas con las organizaciones proveedoras de la atención y con el personal; la financiación de los servicios; y, por último, la inspección, la evaluación y la garantía de la calidad.
Sensibilización y captación de familias para el acogimiento de personas menores de edad: ¿qué estrategias funcionan?
Authors: Mendieta Arantxa
Published: October 2022

La preferencia por el acogimiento familiar frente al residencial cuenta con un enorme consenso legal, científico y profesional. Sin embargo, los datos oficiales sugieren que el cambio de modelo no acaba de implantarse, pues aún es elevado el número de niños y niñas acogidos por el sistema de protección que permanecen en atención residencial. La presente revisión internacional, realizada por el SIIS Servicio de Información e Investigación Social para el Gobierno de Navarra, analiza la literatura y las experiencias más relevantes en el fomento del acogimiento familiar y establece una serie de recomendaciones orientadas a la mejora de las futuras estrategias de captación de familias acogedoras.
Gizarte-prestazio mugagabeetatik enplegura: lanerako sarbidea, enplegu- politika aktiboak eta lan-intentsitatea
Authors: Mato-Díaz Francisco Javier , Miyar-Busto María
Published: October 2022

En este artículo, se analiza los efectos de los programas de rentas mínimas en la participación en el mercado laboral y en los servicios de activación laboral. Los datos proceden del salario social básico asturiano, un programa autonómico que tiene duración indefinida y una trayectoria lo suficientemente larga para poder ser analizado. Este programa es el que presenta un mayor parecido con el primer programa estatal de rentas mínimas, introducido por el Gobierno español en 2020 (el ingreso mínimo vital). El análisis de supervivencia muestra que las personas que consiguen contratos a tiempo completo tienen mayor probabilidad de abandonar el programa de rentas mínimas que aquellas que no consiguen un contrato de ese tipo, aunque la mayoría de las personas que consiguen al menos un contrato permanecen de todos modos en el programa. Un elemento determinante para la salida del programa es la intensidad del trabajo. Así, aunque el programa es compatible con algunos empleos, los resultados sugieren que incrementar la compatibilidad entre empleo y prestaciones económicas sería crucial para facilitar la salida del programa. Además, el análisis de los elementos que definen la probabilidad de conseguir un contrato de trabajo sin dejar de cobrar la prestación muestra que las políticas de activación laboral elevan esa probabilidad, pero posteriormente no influye en la salida del programa.
HIF‑1α protects PC12 cells from OGD/R‑induced cell injury by regulating autophagy flux through the miR‑20a‑5p/KIF5A axis
Authors: Cao Jing‑Wei , Tang Zhan‑Bin , Song Ji‑He , Yao Jia‑Lin , Sheng Xiao‑Meng , Su Zhi‑Qiang
Published: October 2022

Hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF‑1α) has been reported to play a key role in protecting neurons from ischaemic injury. However, the exact molecular mechanisms remain largely unclear. PC12 cells were exposed to oxygen glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) conditions to mimic ischaemic injury in vitro. The expression of the HIF‑1α mRNA, miR‑20a‑5p, and kinesin family member 5A (KIF5A) mRNA was tested using qRT–PCR. Levels of the HIF‑1α, LC3I/II, P62, LAMP2, cathepsin B (CTSB) and KIF5A proteins were determined
using western blotting. The CCK‑8 assay was conducted to assess PC12 cell viability. DQ‑Red‑BSA and LysoSensor Green DND‑189 dyes were employed to measure the proteolytic activity and pH of lysosomes, respectively. The interaction between miR‑20a‑5p and HIF‑1α or KIF5A was verified by performing chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and/or dual‑luciferase reporter assays. TUNEL staining was adopted to assess PC12 cell death. GFP‑LC3 and RFP‑GFP‑LC3 probes were used to examine the autophagy status and autophagy
flux of PC12 cells. A rat middle cerebral artery occlusion‑reperfusion (MCAO/R) model was established to investigate the role of the HIF‑1α/miR‑20a‑5p/KIF5A axis in ischaemic stroke in vivo. OGD/R exposure initiated PC12 cell autophagy and injury. HIF‑1α expression was substantially increased in PC12 cells after OGD/R exposure. Overexpression of HIF‑1α reversed the effects of OGD/R on reducing cell viability, blocking autophagy flux and inducing lysosome dysfunction. These rescue effects of HIF‑1α depended on KIF5A. HIF‑1α
negatively regulated miR‑20a‑5p expression by targeting its promoter region, and miR‑20a‑5p directly targeted and negatively regulated the KIF5A mRNA. Overexpression of miR‑20a‑5p abolished the effects of HIF‑1α on rescuing OGD/R‑induced injury in PC12 cells. The effects of the HIF‑1α/miR‑20a‑5p/KIF5A axis were verified in MCAO/R rats. HIF‑1α protects PC12 cells from OGD/R‑induced cell injury by regulating autophagy flux through the miR‑20a‑5p/KIF5A axis.
Risk Factors Related to the Event of Hypertension in Pregnant Women in Rsia. St. Khadijah 1 Makasaar
Authors: Fauziah Agusti
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with the incidence of hypertension in pregnant women at RSIA.St.Khadijah 1 Makassar. This type of research is observational analytic with a cross sectional design, which is a study to study the dynamics of the correlation between risk factors and effects by using an approach, observation or data collection all at once (Point Time Approach). This study was conducted to explain the factors associated with the incidence of hypertension in pregnant women at RSIA.St. Khadijah 1 Makassar. This research was conducted at RSIA. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between maternal age and the incidence of hypertension in pregnancy. Hypertension (preeclampsia-eclampsia) increases at a young age due to the imperfection of the organs in a woman's body to reproduce, in addition to psychological factors that tend to be less stable in adapting to pregnancy. Factors that influence hypertension in pregnancy are the condition of young primigravida and repeated deliveries.
Diabetes And Chronic Renal Failure: A Relationship
Authors: Bahjat Murad , Ahmed Mustafa Hussain , Hassan Musab saad
Published: October 2022

Chronic renal failure is a severe clinical problem that has some significant socioeconomic impact worldwide and hemodialysis is an important way to maintain patients ' health state, but it seems difficult to get better in a short time. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is featured by a progressive decline of kidney function and is mainly caused by chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. CKD is a complex disease due to cardiovascular complications and high morbidity; however, there is no single treatment to improve kidney function in CKD patients. The aim of the study is to evaluate the relationship between chronic renal failure and diabetes, as intensive glucose control can slow the loss of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and possibly progression to the end stage of the disease.  The study will focus on finding the percentage of kidney failure in the community, its causes, clinical symptoms and treatment.
Dança circular e biodança: promoção de saúde e qualidade de vida
Authors: Mercado Lobo Lucas M. , Diaz Godinho Gabriel , Arent Suzin Gisele , da Silva Corralo Vanessa , de Resende Silva Débora T. , Puhle Josiano Guilherme
Published: October 2022

Cada vez mais se buscam alternativas visando à melhora da saúde e da qualidade de vida da população, tendo em vista as diversas transformações e situações onde o mundo atual se encontra. Nesse sentido, a Agenda 2030 para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável, proposta durante a Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas no ano de 2015, trata a saúde e bem-estar como um dos objetivos a serem desenvolvidos ao nível mundial. No Brasil, através do Sistema Único de Saúde, a promoção de saúde está diretamente ligada ao desenvolvimento de ações pautadas na melhora da qualidade de vida dos indivíduos, das quais se destaca a Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares, instituída no ano de 2006. Dentro dessa política é possível identificar práticas corporais responsáveis por promover e afetar de maneira positiva inúmeros aspectos que compõem a saúde do ser humano, onde se destacam as sessões de Danças Circulares e de Biodança, que buscam por meio do movimento e da dança estabelecer vivências significativas para cada indivíduo.
An Assessment of the Transition to Virtual Learning in the OECS
Authors: Emmanuel Royston , Anthony Germain
Published: October 2022

This project employed a descriptive survey design to understand the characteristics of education systems and practitioners in the OECS in the application of virtual teaching as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings outline some of the major challenges associated with regional efforts to successfully integrate ICTs in education. There appears to be consensus that Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) can well support ambitions for improving equity of access to education, as well as the quality and the relevance of education. What this assessment reveals, is that there is wide disparity in the region with respect to approaches to adopting and adapting to VLEs. // This paper places emphasis on the importance of teachers’ online pedagogical skills and technological skills as essentials to the successful implementation of technological interventions. It also explores the question of what constitutes an effective VLE and applied a technology matrix to evaluate the effectiveness of e-platforms employed during the transition to online instruction in the OECS. Broadly, this research presents a snapshot of what the experience has been in the OECS region with the rapid transition to online learning. Generally, the findings reveal that as was the case with many other countries the education systems of the OECS were inadequately poised to transition smoothly to online learning.
When Going Against the Tide Becomes the Norm: The Case of CILL at the University of Mauritius
Authors: Rampersad Rubina Devi , Ittea Reena , Gunness Sandhya
Published: October 2022

Described as the “single great new development in education” (Wedemeyer, 1981:60), distance education would further expand with the advent of technology and the internet in the 1990’s. It can be argued that Covid-19 in 2020 has acted as another catalyst for bringing online and blended learning to the front scene (Zhao, 2020). At the University of Mauritius, distance education and online learning were introduced at the University of Mauritius in 1991 and 2001 respectively. Since 2014, online and blended learning is under the purview of the Centre for Innovative and Lifelong learning: CILL provides infrastructural and pedagogical support for the development of online and blended learning and has the autonomy to initiate projects. This has led to the creation of a sub- culture at CILL where CILL would continue to operate on the margin/periphery of the mainstream activities of the UoM. Innovations at CILL included innovative modes of delivery, assessment and adopting an entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial culture of collegially approaching the Industry for customised training programmes and corporate training solutions. These innovations were most of the time being limited to the activities of CILL. Covid-19 has since 2020 led to a reversal of the situation. Covid-19 has highlighted how many of the innovations introduced by CILL some 25 years ago have ensured robustness and resilience of the Centre’s activities in the face of disruptions caused by the pandemic. Post-lockdown, some of the models would be deployed to the whole of the University. This paper, through exploratory desk research, will explore how these innovations paved the way for preparedness at CILL and how these were escalated to University-wide level, where ‘going against the tide’ becomes the norm.
Opportunities and Challenges of On-Line Learning to Learners in TVET Institutions during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kiaritha Hannah , Kimani Lucy , Mutiku Johannes Kioko
Published: October 2022

Learning in TVET institutions in Kenya has traditionally been done face-to-face. However, the Covid-19 pandemic paralyzed learning countrywide and the learners’ experienced physical separation from their peers and trainers. In order to build resilience in learning in TVET institutions, learning was done on-line. The study sought to establish the opportunities and challenges of on-line learning to learners in TVET institutions in Kenya during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was learners at Kabete National Polytechnic, in Kenya. Stratified, random and purposive sampling methods were used to obtain the sample. Data was collected using a questionnaire and interviews. The findings of the study identified the challenges of on-line learning as lack of internet connectivity and technological skills, poor delivery of practical skills among others. The opportunities included; learners became responsible for their learning process, innovative, acquired technological skills among others. The study recommended collaboration among TVET institutions around the world in order to build resilience in education and ensure access of education and training to all. It also recommended sponsorship of female student in STEM courses to enhance equity and gender equality.
The Role of Mobile Learning in Supporting Community Health Workers’ Continuous Learning: A Case of a Village Health Teams Training APP
Authors: Mwebaze Moses M
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to assess the role of mobile learning in supporting Community Health Workers referred to as Village Health Teams in Uganda. Continuous learning with a smartphone application (App). The study aimed to objectify the concept of using Mobile learning to support CHWs’ training, which is presently considered to be irregular, and underfunded. A Mobile App prototype is used as a study tool to digitize training content on the subject of diseases, reproductive health, sanitation, and family wellbeing. The study involved 41 respondent participants categorized as CHWs, paramedical students, and Community Health Leaders. The variables for the study included the prevalence of smartphone devices, ease of Mobile App use, challenges of the existing approach to training and information delivery, App accessibility issues, and anticipated technical challenges. Despite the conspicuous challenges of mobile technology, the study findings suggest that mobile learning is a favorable alternative to support the training of CHWs. The identified advantages relate to geographic convenience, numerous mobile services, ease of access, update, storage, and sharing of content. However, imminent challenges include the availability of devices among CHWs, lack of electricity, unreliable network, and lack of internet data. Interventions by stakeholders to mitigate challenges are highlighted and mobile learning recommendations are expanded.
Learning Design for Indigenous Learners
Authors: Nichols Mark
Published: October 2022

How can learning design approaches, typically reflecting Western values and methods, reflect the aspirations of indigenous learners? In 2021 Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s leading provider of online, distance vocational learning, contracted the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) to inform the development of courseware that supports ākonga Māori (learners of Māori descent) to achieve their learning aspirations. // The research, which applied a Māori-centred approach, investigated the perspectives of credible Māori academics and sources of knowledge and information, and ākonga Māori through interviews and focus groups with learning designers. Research questions were: What are the learning experiences of ākonga Māori in Open Polytechnic online courses? To what extent does the Open Polytechnic meet the learning needs and aspirations of ākonga Māori and their whanau (families)? How can Open Polytechnic courseware best support the learning needs and aspirations of ākonga Māori? // The final research report includes several key insights for advancing our learning design in ways that better reflect indigenous ways of being and knowing, and learning, which in turn enrich the perspectives and achievement of all learners. Issues of method and the importance of indigenous learning design will be addressed in the paper alongside the major outcomes of the project.
Improving Access to Qualitative Education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs): How National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Could Key in
Authors: Obaka Abel I.
Published: October 2022

This paper investigates how access to qualitative education for persons with disabilities (PWDs) can be improved through the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The paper is anchored on Moore's theory of distance education. It employs qualitative survey research and findings show that majority of respondents believe that NOUN can fast-track access to education for PWDs. Also, the majority of respondents are of the opinion that one of the fastest means of removing the stigma against PWDs is their inclusiveness and integration through their unfettered access to Open and Distance Learning (ODL). However, the majority of the respondents are of the belief that PWDs may face challenges in accessing ODL due to endemic poverty and cultural distortions. The paper, therefore, concludes with recommendations for advocacy on the importance of ODL for the education of the PWDs as well as for the government to provide enabling environment to support ODL education in Nigeria by institutionalizing ODL education for PWDs. It also recommends the improvement and development of relevant information and communications technology (ICT) and more open educational resources (OER) for accessibility and inclusion of PWDs in ODL education delivery architecture. They must be combined with appropriate content and pedagogy as well as legislation to institutionalize the education of PWDs through ODL as offered by NOUN.
Assessing Students’ Attitudes on OER-based Open Schooling for Non-Residents Bangladeshis (NRBs) in the Middle East Countries
Authors: Yeasmin Sabina , Rahman Md. Mianoor , Murthy CRK
Published: October 2022

Now-a-days, open educational resources (OER) have been very powerful tool for imparting education in a cost-effective way for the students of diverse location. In line with this, Open School of Bangladesh Open University implements programmes for the non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) in the Middle East countries for skilling them using the OER. The aim of the present study is to assess the attitudes of students towards OER-based open schooling for the NRBs. The study used a survey approach to determine attitudes of 93 students towards OER-based open schooling. Attitude towards OER-based learning scale developed was used to collect the data. The findings of the study have been analyzed and discussed in details in the paper. The findings of the study reveal that there exists no significant difference in attitude towards online learning with respect to geographical dispersion. The findings of the study further reveal that use of self-integrated technologies has a significant effect on students’ attitude towards OER-based learning.
New Thematic Directions in History at the University of Dar es Salaam, 1990s to 2017
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam, Masebo Oswald
Published: October 2022

This article makes a modest attempt to analyze scholarly themes that have evolved in the Department of History of the University of Dar es Salaam in the recent past. Production of historical knowledge has been one of the most dynamic undertakings at the University of Dar es Salaam from its inception in the 1960s to the present. Political, economic, and labour histories were the main themes that defined the essential contents of historical scholarship from the 1960s to the 1980s. A cursory look at history publications, postgraduate dissertations and theses, curricular reviews, and new degree programmes produced in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s sheds light on new thematic directions that have recently evolved to complement the pre-existing ones. They include histories of environments, medicine, social identities, diplomacy, war, cultural heritage and tourism. Historians and postgraduate students have articulated these themes through creative and critical reading of archival and oral sources to uncover thoughts, actions, and lived experiences of Tanzanian in their homes, communities, and workplaces. These themes have enabled the University of Dar es Salaam to continue with its historic agenda of rendering visible the ideas and practices of Tanzanians, and Africans more generally, as they interacted with their changing physical and cultural environments and as they engaged with the external world. The article has six sections. The first and second sections introduce the recent thematic directions and situate them in the historical contexts in which they evolved. The third and fourth sections analyse the content of the themes in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, and their methodological and theoretical bases respectively. The fifth section considers changing curricular reviews and innovations that have signified new thematic directions in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. The sixth section concludes the article.
The African Renaissance and Struggles for the Third Phase of Nation-Building in Africa: The Experience of Tanzania
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam, Mpangala Gaudens P.
Published: October 2022

Since independence most countries in Africa have experienced two phases of nation-building. These include the nationalist phase and the neo-liberal phase. The third phase entails struggling for neo-nationalism and democratic developmental societies. The movement of struggles for a neo-nationalist approach, entailing independent democratic socio-economic development, has been viewed by some African historians and other scholars as an African Renaissance. Historically, renaissance is conceptualized as a movement and struggle for changing political, socio-economic and cultural system of a society. The struggle for change in Tanzania, which started during the first two phases and continues through the current third phase, provides a typical example of African renaissance in the context of nation building.
Ethical aspects in the publication of scientific manuscripts: A literature review
Authors: Canova Barrios Carlos Jesús
Published: October 2022

Scientific publication is the pillar for the dissemination of knowledge, and in the case of health professions, its objective is to report experiences that allow improving the quality of care provided to patients. However, in recent decades there has been an increase in unethical behaviors linked to the production and publication of scientific manuscripts, which makes it essential to make researchers in training, new and experienced, aware of what these behaviors are and make some suggestions to prevent them. Based on the above, this article carries out a narrative literature review with the aim of grouping in a single document, the core ethical aspects in the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of scientific articles
Aspectos radiológicos de um pneumomediastino espontâneo associado à infecção por Sars-CoV2: um relato de caso
Authors: Mauro Alicia Arioli , Trevisan Anna Luiza Lobo , Barbosa Hynara Layanne Mendonça , Valentin Marcus Vinicius Nascimento
Published: October 2022

A COVID-19 tem gerado grandes problemas de saúde pública, sendo uma doença com características diversas ainda não totalmente elucidadas. O objetivo deste trabalho é demonstrar um caso de Pneumomediastino Espontâneo associado a infecção por SARS-Cov2 e tentar compreendê-lo com base no que há descrito na literatura. Como metodologia, foi feita análise de dados da história clínica e dos achados radiológicos de um paciente infectado pelo vírus SarsCov-2 que evoluiu com Pneumomediastino, além de uma revisão bibliográfica baseada nas plataformas PubMed, Scielo, EBSCO, ELSEVIER, Europe PMC e WHO. No caso exposto, o paciente apresentou Pneumomediastino Espontâneo devido à infecção pelo vírus e apresentou evolução clínica favorável, sem necessidade de drogas vasoativas ou ventilação mecânica; sendo que a intercorrência referida parece estar relacionada à ruptura dos alvéolos e ao vazamento do seu conteúdo aéreo, ainda que seu mecanismo fisiopatológico seja desconhecido. Dessa forma, vê-se que essa doença gera manifestações diversas e, também por ainda ser recente, são necessários estudos para elucidar melhor seus mecanismos e características.
El Tribunal Constitucional declara inconstitucionales los preceptos de la Ley de caza de Castilla y León relacionados con la caza
Authors: Ouro del Olmo Mar
Published: October 2022

1. Introducción
1.1. Marco normativo y objeto de la controversia
1.2. Litigiosidad histórica de la legislación cinegética castellanoleonesa
2. Sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional
2.1. Fundamentación jurídica
2.2. Fallo del Tribunal
2.3. Voto particular
3. Perspectiva europea
4. Conclusión
5. Bibliografía
The 5 changes in land use and cover in the Caatinga in the last decades
Authors: Buriti Catarina de Oliveira , Barbosa Humberto Alves
Published: October 2022

A study coordinated by the MapBiomas project highlighted changes in land use and cover in the Caatinga in the period 1985-2020. To carry out the study, around 150,000 images from Landsat satellites were analyzed , with a resolution of 30 meters, available over a period of 35 years. Annual information was collected on twenty-five land use and land cover classes in the biome. In this post, we will highlight the main results of the study, which mapped the changes in the land cover of the Caatinga , in the last decades.
Sustainable Development of Health Resorts in Poland
Authors: Bernat Sebastian
Published: October 2022

The objective of this article is to prove the legitimacy of implementing sustainable development in health resorts. The main focus is on health resorts in Poland, but the European context was also taken into account. Particular attention is devoted to public space and landscape that have been changing in recent years primarily as a result of measures described as revitalization or regeneration. Furthermore, examples of pro-environmental initiatives conducted in Polish health resorts over the last five years are presented. With the responsible use of the considerable natural, cultural and landscape assets health they are usually “equipped” with, health resorts can be a model for sustainable development. The article is based on an analysis of literature, source documents (legislation, reports, revitalization programmes, development plans) and websites as well as field observations (direct inventory). It is important, however, to implement remedial measures and build and maintain the image of health resorts as tranquil places with unique landscapes of therapeutic value and attractive public spaces.
Network Model of Revitalization in the Cittaslow Cities of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship
Authors: Strzelecka Elżbieta
Published: October 2022

The aim of this article is to present a network model of a revitalization of small towns unique in Poland and even in Europe . Fourteen small towns in the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship, thanks to their membership in the Cittaslow City network and the establishment of the Polish Cittaslow Association, received significant funds for their development under the Supralocal Revitalization Program of the Network of Cittaslow Cities for 2014–2020. This program is based on a hybrid model of urban development, which was created from the overlap of financial models (ERDF, ESF funds, own funds) and the so-called “social” revitalization model on developing in Poland Cittaslow model oriented to a good quality of life. This is an example of the efficient use by the network of cooperating cities of economies of scale in competing with other urban centers for development measures. Thanks to the unified diagnosis of existing problems in the physical, economic and social space of these cities (delimitation areas, delimitation indicators: unemployment rate and share of people using social assistance in the area revitalized in relation to the entire city), differentiated urban activities were undertaken in integrated financial projects that concerned the restriction of various social dysfunctions, including the problem of unemployment.
Cooperation between Convention Bureaus in Light of Empirical Research
Authors: Latuszek Natalia , Dembińska Monika
Published: October 2022

The stakeholders’ cooperation in region (micro level) is recognized the basic source of cities’ competitive advantage in the meetings market. Though the cooperation also occurs between destinations (at the mezzo level), the existing studies rarely present it from this perspective. Cities on the meetings market are represented by specialized organizations, namely convention bureaus (CBs), whose function is to build and develop relations. The article aims to identify the significance of this function in the CBs operation, in face of progressive competitive processes. To achieve the research goal, an internet survey was conducted, addressed to the managers of the convention bureaus. The obtained data has been analyzed applying the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The results of the study indicate a low priority for cooperation with other convention bureaus.
The Expansion of a Company’s Activity and the Interests of Local Government Units and Financial Institutions
Authors: Kotlińska Janina , Kotliński Grzegorz
Published: October 2022

The development of business operations requires coordination of many activities undertaken by entities from various sectors of the economy. Among them, financial institutions and local governments play a significant role. The implementation of development plans of enterprises requires coordination of cooperation with them. During this process, the interests of all parties are reconciled so that the implementation of the plans becomes possible and beneficial. The aim of the study is to identify potential barriers and to set out possible levels of cooperation between companies that declare their intention to expand and their financial institutions and local government authorities, competent for the aims of development plans. The study contains observations and considerations of the authors, supported by a literature query in the field of the undertaken topic.