bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA RUMAH MAKAN PADANG TALAGO BIRU PADASUKA
Authors: Nurjanah Siti , Sukmawati Rina , Muslima Muslima , Alwi Subhi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to explain the effect of product quality and service quality on customer satisfaction at Talago Biru Padasuka Restaurant where the independent variables, namely product quality and service quality, on customer satisfaction as the dependent variable. The research was conducted in Padasuka Village, Cimenyan District, Bandung City, West Java. Data collection methods used are interviews and questionnaires filled out by respondents, namely customers of the blue talagoPadasuka restaurant. Sampling of 100 respondents, in this study using convenience sampling technique. The research method of this thesis is quantitative method, the analysis used includes validity test, reliability test, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing which includes F test and T test. correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination. The results showed that with a significance of 0.000 <0.10 then there was a significant effect between product quality and service quality on customer satisfaction.
Dampak Kualitas Layanan dan Persepsi Harga Terhadap Kepuasan dan Loyalitas serta Peran Moderasi Gender (Studi Kasus Pada Nasabah Bank BRI di Yogyakarta)
Authors: Rinaldi Rinaldi
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine and explain the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction (customer satisfaction); to determine and explain the effect of price perception on customer satisfaction (customer satisfaction); to determine and explain the effect of customer satisfaction (customer satisfaction) on customer loyalty (customer loyalty) and to determine and explain the effect of customer satisfaction (customer satisfaction) on customer loyalty (customer loyalty) moderated by gender. The sampling method that will be used is the non-probability sampling method. In this study, samples were obtained that were not planned, but by chance, which were available to researchers at the time of data collection (convenience sampling). The number of samples specified in the study was 300 people, this has fulfilled the assumption of using SEM and the limitations of time and cost. The sample in this study is BRI Bank customers in Yogyakarta. Analysis tool using SEM analysis with AMOS program. The results showed that service quality had an effect on customer satisfaction (customer satisfaction); price perception has an effect on customer satisfaction (customer satisfaction); customer satisfaction affects customer loyalty and gender affects the relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty
Entomofagia: una opción nutricional y sustentable para la alimentación humana
Authors:   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Aristizábal Giraldo María Eugenia , Galindo Padilla Willian Israel ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, López Mejía Melissa ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Molina Giraldo Carlos Mario ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Arias Giraldo Sebastián ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó
Published: January 2022

La entomofagia es una práctica evidenciada desde tiempos ancestrales, en continentes como África, Asia y América; se estima que existen unos 2000 tipos de insectos consumidos a nivel global. La relevancia que tienen estas especies radica en que constituyen uno de los grupos animales con más tiempo y abundancia en la tierra, sumada a sus cualidades en la producción de bienestar y la prevención de enfermedades. Muchos grupos de insectos poseen bondades nutricionales: aporte en proteína, fibra y micronutrientes, como hierro, magnesio, fósforo y manganeso; además, tienen vitaminas A, C y D, tiamina, riboflavina y niacina. Este potencial alimento es comparable con la carne y el pescado; sirve como suplemento en casos de desnutrición, por su alto contenido de ácidos grasos y la presencia de aminoácidos esenciales. Por otra parte, los insectos suponen un gasto menor en cría y recolección, con respecto al ganado. El objetivo de la presente investigación es analizar la entomofagia como una opción viable para la seguridad y la soberanía alimentaria, considerando sus beneficios nutricionales, tecnológicos y medioambientales. A través de una revisión sistemática de literatura, se destacan las ventajas de la alimentación con insectos, focalizando el estudio de las especies: orugas (lepidópteros); escarabajos (coleópteros); abejas, avispas y hormigas (himenópteros); saltamontes, langostas y grillos (orthoptera), por su existencia en diferentes zonas de Colombia. Se dará a conocer este modelo alimentario saludable a las personas, impulsando su valor cultural y sostenible.
Firm Characteristics, Earnings Management, Tax Amnesty, and Firm Value (study in Indonesia public listed companies)
Authors: Pratama Arie
Published: January 2022

This research provided two analyses: (1) whether the firm characteristics and earnings management practices might influence the amount of tax amnesty's assets presented in the financial statement; and (2) whether the amount of tax amnesty's assets influenced the firm value. There are 86 observations obtained from Indonesian public listed companies that participate in the tax amnesty program during 2016 – 2017. This research used multiple regression to conduct each analysis. The results showed that a company with a high level of earnings management discloses more tax amnesty's assets. The result also showed that the higher the tax amnesty's assets, the lower the firm value would be. These results showed that a company that conducting earnings management utilise tax amnesty as a haven for avoiding political costs, but on the other side, the tax amnesty disclosure regarded by an investor as an act of confessions of past tax sins. Moreover, these results might contribute to the new insight into tax practices in global business.
The Influence of Participatory Budgeting to Budgetary Slack in Local Government at Majene Regency
Authors: Almagfirah Husnha , Syahadat Edy Fitriawan
Published: January 2022

This study aims to describe the relationship between participatory budgeting or participatory budgeting for budgetary slack. The population in this study were Echelon III and IV officials within the scope of the Regional Government of Majene Regency. Sampling technique is Convenience Sampling. The samples in this study were the Regional Financial and Asset Agency, the Culture and Tourism Agency, the Public Library, Archives and Documentation Service, the Cooperative, Industry and Trade Office, and the Regional Development Planning Agency with a total of 70 officials. This research was conducted with a simple regression analysis method. The results showed that Participatory Budgeting had a positive effect on Budgetary Slack. The coefficient of participatory budgeting is 11.4% with a significance level of 0.004 (<0.05).

Keywords: Participative Budgeting, Budgetary Slack
Information Technology Role on Private Commercial Banks Efficiency with Cost and Profit DEA Technology
Authors: Baten Md. Azizul
Published: January 2022

IT plays a pivotal role to improve the competitiveness of the bank by providing its existing customers with satisfactory services, while at the same time bringing about a significant reduction in cost. This study measures the effect of IT factors on cost and profit efficiency of Private Commercial Banks (PCBs) in Bangladesh employing cost and profit Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method. The average cost efficiency (41.4%) was recorded higher than the average profit efficiency (18.8%) for PCBs. Prime bank was the most cost and profit efficient among PCBs. The Credit card transaction (0.000006) and Credit card expenses (0.0002) were observed positively significant for cost efficiency of PCBs and the IT personnel expenses (0.0015) and Credit card transaction (0.00008) were positively significant for profit efficiency of PCBs. IT factors were found more significant for PCBs in profit efficiency. The results attained from this study could aid government, managers and depositors to remove the hindrance of progress in Bangladesh. This type of empirical analysis could be applied in another sector of the economic market.
The Influence of Motivation, Working Environment and Career Development Toward Employees’ Loyalty
Authors: Fadhila Nada , Sulistiyani Endang
Published: January 2022

This research aims to determine the effect of motivation, working environment, and career development toward employees’ loyalty at the PT Tawada Healthcare Semarang, which is one of the regional offices of PT Tawada Healthcare. PT Tawada Healthcare Semarang Branch is one of PT Tawada Healthcare office branch, a company engaged in medical devices provider that has been established since 1999. PT Tawada Healthcare has 13 branches throughout Indonesia and also provides medical devices in many hospitals in Indonesia.The data collection method used in this research are questionnaires, literature study, and interview. Sampling method used census which all members of the population are sampled. The methods of data analysis used is Multiple Linear Regression, goodness of fit regression equation used are coefficient of determination, F test and T test. The results of this research shows that motivation, working environment, and career development have positive and significant influence on employees’ loyalty. Working environment has a dominant influence in increasing employee loyalty.

Keywords: Career Development, Employees’ Loyalty, Motivation, Working Environment.
Letalidad peatonal en Ciudad de México: análisis general desde una perspectiva de racionalidad limitada
Authors: Flores-Xolocotzi Ramiro
Published: January 2022

Considering a theoretical perspective of bounded rationality of drivers and pedestrians in pedestrian collisions, a research was carried out about pedes-trian lethality rate in Mexico City considering attribu-table causes to persons or other causes, place (intersections and non-intersections of roads), time of the day, day, month, local municipalities and year of the accident from 1997 to 2017. To the analysis was estimated a Generalized Poisson Model. With the model results, the relative risk of pedestrian death after being run over was analyzed. There are three remarkable results: Lethality and relative risk of deaths increased due to non-attributable causes of the agents. Secondly, that lethality is higher in non-intersections and that the relative risk of deaths in intersections is lower in percentage terms concer-ning non-intersections. Third, that lethality and the relative risk of deaths are greater in attributable causes of pedestrians than in attributable causes of drivers. These results may constitute part of the un-certainty and information constraints that describe bounded rationality. The conclusion is that crossing pedestrians at non-interference crossings can in-crease lethality and increase death's relative risk. Also, it was observed that causes unrelated to agent’s actions (pedestrians and drivers) cause mo-re pedestrian deaths.
Management of Glomerulonephritis through Ayurveda – A Case report
Authors: Hagone Prajkta Anil , Kuchewar Vaishali
Published: January 2022

Glomerulonephritis refers to an inflammation of the glomerulus, which is the unit involved in filtration in the kidney. Prompt diagnosis of glomerulonephritis is vital as it may rapidly lose kidney function if not treated urgently.it may present with isolated hematuria and or proteinuria. The incidence of GN varies between 0.2 to 2.5 per 100000 per year. It is a case of Glomerulonephritis which is correlated with Ushnavata. A patient 35 year old presented in the Kayachikitsa OPD with complaints of brown color urination, with burning and frequent micturition. She was also a known case of rheumatoid arthritis since 10 years. After clinical examination, she was treated with oral medication (Gokshuradi Guggul and Neeri KFT) for 7 days. She had complete relief and no recurrence up to the month of August 2019.
The Lifestyle of Breastfeeding Mother, Based on the Teaching of Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
Authors: Tabarrai Malihe , Nejatbakhsh Fateme , Hojati Moghadam Mahdi , Sorme Fateme Mohamadi
Published: January 2022

Background:  Breast-feeding is considered a global standard. Certainly special strategies have an important role in mother’s success in exclusive feeding of the neonate and preservation of the mother’s health.   Healthy lifestyle in mothers can be one of the most effective measures to achieve this success. Unfortunately, due to the great attention to the growth and nutrition of the child in the first year of birth, mother's life style is neglected during lactation. Considering the widespread acceptance and interest in complementary medicine, it seems logical to search in Persian Medicine documents to find a guideline regarding the proposed issue. In Persian Traditional Medicine, a lot of attention has been paid to the lifestyle for all lifetimes, including lactation. In the present study, the views of Avicenna -renowned Iranian scientist- were discussed about the life style of mothers during lactation. Material and Methods: In this study, Al-Qanun fi al-tibb by Avicenna (11th) and for thorough discussion also reviewed the views of a later Iranian scientist, Kholase al-hekma by Mohammad Hossein Aghili Alavi Khorasani (18th) were studied to collect all of information about life style of mothers during lactation. Furthermore, a search in PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Sid, Iran doc was done to get related data about this field from 1990-Jan-1 to 2018-Dec-30. Conclusion: Healthy lifestyle during lactation has six main axes. These six axes include air, nutrition, physical activity and massage, sleep and wakefulness, evacuation of harmful substances and maintaining essential ingredients, and psychic movement and repose. In order to the mother would be able to produce adequate milk for the infant and her health would be preserved.
Comparing the Ultrasonography Diagnostic Value with Standard Radiography in Detecting Nasal Fractures
Authors: Mohammadifard Mahyar , Karimi Ghasem , Eslamirad Afshin , Poorbagher Shahri Ali Mohammad , Golbooyi Mohammad Hasan
Published: January 2022

Background: Nasal bone fractures are the most typical kind of facial injuries. In recent years, ultrasonography has been suggested as an alternative method for detecting maxillofacial fractures. It can eliminate the risk of radiation exposure, especially in children and pregnant women. The objective of present study was to compare the diagnostic competency of conventional radiography with ultrasonography in the diagnosis of nasal injuries specially, fractures. Method: In prospective research, 331 patients with a history of midfacial trauma were enrolled. Following clinical examination, radiographs were obtained in lateral and occipitomental views. Ultrasonography was performed by an experienced sonologist, blinded to clinical findings in right and left lateral sides in addition to nasal dorsum. Images were analyzed by an experienced radiologist. Sensitivity, specificity and predictive values of radiology and US were determined by comparing their results with findings of the clinical examination as the gold standard. Results: In assessment of nasal fractures the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography were 97.79% and 97.66%, respectively; while for radiography these two factors were 81.21% and 86.66%, respectively. Based on the Chi-square test, ultrasonography was notably greater to radiography in diagnosing nasal fractures (P<0.001). Conclusion: Compared with radiography, ultrasonography had a higher sensitivity and specifity in detecting nasal fractures and seems to be an adequate method for the diagnosis of nasal fractures.
Role of Picchavasthi in the Management of Grahani w.s.r Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors: Nakka Padma Priya , Madikonda Praveen Kumar , B Johar
Published: January 2022

‘Grahani’ is chronic disease of Annavaha srotas related to Agni. Ayurveda considers it as a Tridoshaja vyadhi, which occurs due to the depletion of jataragni by samana Vayu, pachaka pitta and kledaka kapha. It is characterised by indigestion, altered stool consistency and disturbed bowel habits. The symptoms of Grahani resemble those of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is a very common digestive disorder which is affecting nearly 10 to 20% of the population around the world. Young women are affected more often than men. Scientific research has linked it to stress and anxiety but as yet the exact cause of the disease is unknown. Treatment in contemporary system gives symptomatic relief and sometimes result in side effects also. The present study is an observational study using Piccha vasthi which was prepared as per the reference given in Susruta Samhita Chikista Stana with slight modification. Ingredients include Shalmali kanta chooran, Krishna tila pisti, Gritha, Madhu, Dugdha used for piccha vasthi in a quantity of 160 ml given continuously for 14 days. It gave good symptomatic relief to the patient and noticed no recurrence even after a year.
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION BY 1-3 STAR RATED HOTELS IN KENYA
Authors: Kariuki Daniel Karani  , Mwenda Lilian K Mugambi  , Wachira Anita Wanjugu 
Published: January 2022

Purpose: The study aimed to assess the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on innovation by 1-3 star rated hotels in Kenya.

Methodology: This study considered positivism philosophy, quantitative measurement paradigm. The study targeted 111 hotels (1-3 star rated) through census, of which 3 respondents per hotel (CEO, Finance manager and Operations manager) were considered, from the hotels’ list provided by the Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA). A cross sectional survey was conducted where the self-administered questionnaire was used. Both the reliability and validity tests were done before the data analysis. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of Excel and SPSS version 25.0. The hypotheses were presented and tested using multiple analysis and accepted at 95 percent confidence level.

Results: The findings revealed that entrepreneurial leadership and hotel innovation are positively and statistically related (β=0.669, p=0.000). This led to the rejection of the null hypothesis that; the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on innovation by 1-3 star rated hotels in Kenya is not statistically significant. The study concludes that hotel leadership plays a critical role in fostering hotel innovation. In this respect, the leadership offers hotel employees opportunity for learning new things; ensures employees attain the necessary skills and tools to perform their jobs; encourages employees to make mistakes and learn from the mistakes; is focused and guided towards the overall organizational goals; encourages teamwork among the employees in order to boost on their brainstorming abilities; empowers the employees through career development and provides protection of the employees’ innovations.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Based on the study findings, the study also recommends leaders be involved in enhancing staff capacity, and this would mean Hand holding of staff to upscale them in knowledge. Likewise, staff members need to be allowed and encouraged into free sharing of knowledge among themselves. The study also recommends interdepartmental transfers meaning better understanding of the business.
An Examination of Adult Female and Male Offending within the Context of Strain
Authors: Mandatori Flavia , Fitch Chivon
Published: January 2022

The comparison of offending rates for males and females has received attention in the past few decades as part of the increasing interest in the narrowing of the gender gap in criminality. To extend previous gender-based research on criminal behavior, the current study is designed to examine gender differences in offending within the context of economic strain. Pearson’s correlation and independent samples t-test analyses were computed to determine the impact of economic strain variables on male and female offending. Consistent with previous research, findings emphasized correlations between economic strains and male and female arrest trends, in addition to highlighting significant gender differences in the type and magnitude of strain experienced. The current study adds to the extant body of gender-focused strain scholarship by providing valuable insights into gender differences in economic-based and drug offending. Such research is essential to implement effective policies and guide future research.
Forecast of global crude oil market in 2022
Authors: Doan Tien Quyet
Published: January 2022

Reputable organisations in the world like Wood Mackenzie and EIA forecast that the price of crude oil in 2022 will average USD 74 - 75 a barrel as the Covid-19 pandemic is under control along with the recovery of the world's major economies. Global oil demand is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by the second half of 2022, reaching more than 100 million barrels per day, of which the Asia-Pacific is the highlight of growth with consumption in Q4/2022 of about 37 million barrels per day. It is forecasted that supply will continue to follow demand movement and OPEC+ to keep the increasing production momentum, averaging around 2 - 3 million barrels per day in 2022.
TECNOLOGIAS DE PRODUÇÃO E CONTROLE DE QUALIDADE DE VACINAS: UMA REVISÃO
Authors: Fernandes de Lima Jackellyne , Ribeiro de Morais Sandra , Oliveira Thiago Levi Silva
Published: January 2022

A descoberta da vacina aconteceu a partir dos estudos do britânico Edward Jenner em 1796. Desde então, as vacinas representam uma das opções mais eficazes usadas no controle e erradicação de doenças como a varíola, poliomielite e várias outras. O processo de obtenção de um imunizante inclui diversas operações produtivas e um rigoroso controle de qualidade. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica usando os descritores vacinas, imunização e tecnologia de vacinas, por intermédio dos bancos de dados Scielo, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Bireme e Lilacs. A busca incluiu as publicações que evidenciam a importância das vacinas e Programa Nacional de Imunização (PNI) do Brasil, além dos processos tecnológicos empregados na produção e controle de qualidade do imunizante. A partir da seleção criteriosa dos estudos de maior relevância, constatou-se que para que uma vacina seja produzida é necessário pesquisa, investimento, tempo e o uso de diferentes tecnologias divididas principalmente em sete categorias: vacinas atenuadas, vacinas inativadas, vacinas conjugadas, vacinas recombinantes, vacinas combinadas, vacinologia reversa e vacinação terapêutica. Independente da tecnologia, uma nova vacina requer testes pré-clínicos e clínicos que certificam a eficácia e segurança do imunizante antes de serem utilizadas na população. Após aprovação, a produção dos lotes de vacinas requer um rigoroso processo de controle de qualidade dos imunizantes, que inclui testes físico-químico, microbiológicos e biológico. Entretanto, percebe-se a necessidade de políticas públicas e mais investimentos em pesquisas para garantir as condições necessárias para obtenção de novos imunizantes diante de doenças emergentes.
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS ONCOGENESIS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Hudu SA , Aliyu UM
Published: January 2022

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a member of the Papillomaviridae family which infects squamous cells and mucous layers of humans. Cancer-causing expression of high-risk HPV-infected cells is an unsuccessful, terminal occasion since most disease cells contain incorporated HPV genomes and do create virus descendants. If the reconciliation of high-risk HPV genomes without a doubt addresses an outcome of HPV E6/E7-incited genomic instability, it gives the idea that such a replication procedure may put high-risk HPVs in a difficult situation contrasted with the generally low-risk HPVs that infect the anogenital mucosa. Low-risk HPV E6 and E7 proteins add to the virus life cycle; however they have a significantly lower changing expression and do not incite genomic instability. Low-risk HPV E7 proteins tie to pRB at a diminished proficiency and do not instigate pRB destabilization. HPV E6 proteins don't proficiently communicate with p53 and are uncouth for p53 debasement. High-risk HPVs can as often as possible continue in an infected host cell at a low duplicate number for quite a long time, regularly without causing clinically obvious injuries. A modest number of basal epithelial cells have attributes of immature microorganisms and continually produce differenciated squamous epithelial cells to keep up the trustworthiness of the epithelium for the duration of the existence of the organic entity. The review aimed to sum up the present status of information in regards to the role of the HPV virus in oncogenesis.
PATTERN OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) USE AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Authors: Jimoh AO , Faragai AY , Sani Z , Tukur UM , Hudu SA
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular diseases worldwide. The frequency of utilization of CAM is increasing worldwide, and is well documented in both African and other global populations. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of CAM use among hypertensive patients. Methods: The study was conducted at the department of medicine of Murtala Muhammad General Hospital of Kano State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted, on 208 patients, using a semi structured questionnaire on the use of CAM among hypertensive patients. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and SPSS V16. Result and Conclusion: The frequency of CAM use in this study was (67.8%) and the use of CAM was significantly associated with marital status, duration of diagnosis, knowledge of antihypertensives and ability to pay for drugs, p<0.05.
CHLOROQUINE A POTENTIAL DRUG CANDIDATE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SNAKE BITE: A STRUCTURE BASED VIRTUAL SCREENING FOR MULTI-TARGET PROFILING
Authors: Yunusa A , Adamu HI , Chika A , Jimoh AO , Tukur UM , Adamu AA , Zauro RA , Aluefua OF , Bello SO
Published: January 2022

Background: Considering the diversity in the pharmacological actions of chloroquine, it is likely that other potential mechanisms may exist in its action against other targets. Anti-snake-venom treatment is very expensive, out of reach and have several adverse effects because of the foreign protein involved, hence need for a cheaper, safer, readily available and more effective drug. Materials and Methods: PASS ONLINE target identification, molecular docking and pharmacophore modelling approach were employed in the structure based virtual screening against multiple snake venom proteins. Results: Six (6) snake venom proteins were selected from the PASS online screening software as potential targets for chloroquine; snake acetylcholinesterase, snake venom cardiotoxin, interferon 2A, tumor necrosis factor alpha, snake hemorrhagic metalloproteinase and snake phosphodiesterases. Chloroquine demonstrated excellent binding affinities (when compared to the co-crystalized ligands) against the six snake venom proteins. Additionally, it fits into the active pockets of the six targets. Again, chloroquine interacts with the amino acid residues of the snake venom proteins at its pharmacophore site. These findings showed the ability of chloroquine to effectively bind to these targets thereby inhibiting their effects. Conclusion: Though several studies have attempted to repurpose chloroquine for other indications. This study was the first to predict the activity of chloroquine against snake venom targets.
Research on Microvideo Character Perception and Recognition Based on Target Detection Technology
Authors: Lei Yue
Published: January 2022

With the rapid development of the Internet short-video platform, microvideo is increasingly attracting users because of its small traffic and time period. However, the content of microvideo on the Internet is complex, with illegal information. This research is an improved algorithm based on target detection technology, aiming at the characteristics of difficult character recognition in microvideo. The algorithm combines Gabor wavelet transform algorithm and 2D principal component analysis (PCA) algorithm and makes full use of video perception technology to realize character recognition in microvideo. Through MATLAB simulation analysis, it can be seen that the accuracy of the optimization algorithm proposed in this paper is 86.34% and the recognition time is 34.28s. Compared with the traditional PCA algorithm and artificial neural network (ANN) algorithm, the optimization algorithm proposed in this paper has better recognition rate and recognition efficiency.
 
Received: 28 October 2021 | Revised: 15 December 2021 | Accepted: 21 December 2021
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
Family Stressors and Depression among women in the Ketu-South Municpalitry in the Volta Region of Ghana: Counselling Implications
Authors: Fia Stephen Doh , Losha-Woyram Slyvestor
Published: January 2022

This study investigated the influence of family stressors on depression among women in the Ketu-South Municipality in the Volta Region. The study used the descriptive survey design. The census method was used to select a sample of 70 women for the study. The Family Inventory of Life Events and Changes (FILE) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI II) were used to collect data  for the study. The data collected were analysed using means, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co- efficient,  and  Linear  Multiple  Regression.  The  study  revealed  that  the  prominent family  stressor  among  the  women  experiencing  depression  in  the  Ketu-South Municipality is loss of family members (overall mean of 4.22). In addition, the study revealed  that  family  stressors  significantly  contribute  to  depression  among  women (R=.749,  p=.039)  with  loss  of  family  members  being  the  highest  contributor  to depression  (Beta=2.123,  p=.037).  The  study  recommended  that  family  stressors should be controlled among women living with depression by the government and non-governmental agencies.
Demographic Factors and Online Sexual Behaviours of Tertiary Institution Students in Osun State, Nigeria: Counselling Implications
Authors: Omoyemiju Michael Adeniyi
Published: January 2022

The study examined the dimension of online sexual behavior of tertiary institution students  in  Osun  State,  Nigeria.  It  also  investigated  the  predictive  contribution  of demographic factors on online sexual behavior of students. Descriptive correlational design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of all tertiary institution  students  in  Osun  State.    A  sample  of  1600  students  was  selected  to participate in the study.  Online Sexual Behaviour Scale (OSBS) was the instrument designed and used to collect data for the study. Frequency counts was used to answer the  research  question  while  linear  regression  analysis  used  to  test  the  research hypothesis. The findings showed that  34.1% of students sampled have experienced partnered-arousal with another person while 48.5% of them have experienced non- arousal.  Only  17.4%  of  them  have had  experience  of  solitary  arousal  with  another person. The result also showed that place of residence was the strongest predictor of online sexual behaviour among students (B = 12.164; t = 10.091; p < 0.05). This study concluded that demographic factors were predictive factors of online sexual behaviour among tertiary institution students. Thus, appropriate counselling implications were made,  and  it  was  recommended  that  counselling  psychologists  and  sex  educators should develop a comprehensive programme that will specifically promote safe online sexual practices among students.
Cylindrical Glands and Egg Sac Silk of Giant Wood Spider, Nephila pilipes
Authors: Sawarkar A. S.
Published: January 2022

Different types of silk glands are located inside the abdomen of spider. Three pairs of cylindrical glands are developed in female giant wood spider, Nephila pilipes. In the present study, attempt have been made to explain the anatomy and histology of cylindrical glands and details of its spinning field with the help of scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The microscale topology and surface nanostructure of egg sac silk threads was studied with advance techniques of atomic force microscopy (AFM).It is concluded that, in female spider, cylindrical glands and egg sac silk produced by them plays a very important role in successful perpetuation of species. Roughness analysis of egg sac silk suggested that this biomaterial has high toughness that may be suitable for dissipating high amounts of mechanical energy. This silk is having high and stable mechanical performance. Hence, successful large scale production of this beautiful and strong, naturally pink colored spider silk will definitely open a new gate in textile sector.
Chemiluminescence Studies Using Some Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs with Benzoyl Hydroperoxide
Authors: Priti Mishra  , W. B. Gurnule
Published: January 2022

The oxidation of luminol with benzoyl hydroperoxide (BzOOH) in alkaline medium was studied. The reaction occurring between luminol and benzoyl hydroperoxide in alkaline medium leads to the production of nitrogen gas with simultaneous emission of CL. The effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like diclofenac sodium, analgin & paracetamol has also been studied. The time dependence of the CL intensity of luminol and benzoyl hydroperoxide at different temperature and the CL emission spectra of the reactions have been recorded for better understanding of the reaction.
Euonymus Tingens Wall (Celastraceae): A Future Plant with Highly Economic Value in Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Rajni Kant  , Kapil Kharkwal  , Kumar Ambrish
Published: January 2022

Euonymus tingens Wall is a temperate dendriform plant species, collected from Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It is found that this plant is related with the local people daily needs and now a day it is also demanded by the some industries. This plant is used by the local as timber, dye, fuel and fodder. So number of plant individuals decreases or there is decline in the populations of plant in the area.
Synthesis and Characterization of New Azastilbenes-Oxindole Conjugated Chromophoric Frameworks
Authors: Rupashri K. Kadu
Published: January 2022

We herein report the synthesis of conjugated chromophoric molecule possessing aza stilbenes and oxindole frameworks under catalyst-free condition by the reaction of 4-amino benzene sulfonic acid with isatin, 5-Bromo Isatin and 5-Iodo Isatin. All the newly synthesized compounds were well characterized by using different spectroscopic techniques like FT-IR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy. The developed method was found to be efficient, which have tolerated halogen functional groups. Furthermore the developed method afforded pure compounds just by a filtration process by skipping aqueous work-up extraction and column chromatography purification steps. The synthesized new azastilbenes-oxindole conjugated chromophoric frameworks possesses diverse functionality which might be useful for further chemical transformations to prepare a variety of libraries of derivatives desirable for a variety of applications..
Nano TiO2/SiO2: An Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for the Synthesis of α-aminophosphonates
Authors: Hanmant M. Kasralikar
Published: January 2022

Nano TiO2/SiO2 acts as a Lewis acid, which is Nano TiO2 supported on SiO2 was found to be an effective and reusable catalyst for the Kabachnik–Fields reaction of benzhydrylamine, substituted benzaldehyde and dialkyl phosphites using ethyl alcohol as solvent, when stirred for 1hr at room temperature. Convesion of 88-94% were obtained.
Green Pesticides for Pest Control – A Comprehensive Experience of Farmers in Bhandara Dirstrict (M.S), India
Authors: Padmavathi S Rao  , Shweta P. Udapure
Published: January 2022

Eco-chemicals isolated from plant parts such as leaves, barks, fruits, seeds etc contribute in production of Green pesticides. Generally, most of the plants have the capacity to produce numerous secondary metabolites which are unpalatable to insect pests. Till today several farmers in Indian villages unknowingly used to collect and prepare crude extract of leaves, seeds and flowers of many plants for pest control. They were in fact not aware of the scientific reason behind it. Farmers belonging to nearby villages of Bhandara are also regularly using some plant extracts as pesticides in vegetable and cereal crops. In view of this, in the present investigation 15 biopesticide potential plants were identified, isolated and mode of preparation of biopesticide were gathered by interaction with local farmers. The mode of preparation of biopesticide and their action on specific pests were discussed in the present investigation.
A Convenient Green Protocol for the Synthesis of 4-Arylmethylidene-3-substituted-isoxazol-5(4H)-ones catalysed by Dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP)
Authors: Nitishkumar S Kaminwar
Published: January 2022

Isoxazolemotif containing heterocyclic compounds are important for their wide range of biological activities. Therefore, in the present article, I report a convenient and green protocol for the synthesis of 4-arylmethylidene-3-substituted-isoxazol-5(4H)-ones by the one pot three component reaction of aldehydes, β-keto ester and hydroxylamine hydrochloride catalyzed by Dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP).

1 (a-i) 2(a-b) 3 (4a-f), (5a-i)
Scheme 1: Reagent and conditions:(i) Dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP), H2O (5 mL), 70- 800C, 6 to 25 min.
Eco- Friendly Applications in Presence of Biosynthesized Metal Nanoparticles
Authors: Nimish Kumar  , Ajay Rathore  , Vijay Devra
Published: January 2022

Green chemistry has proven to be an effective way to synthesize metal nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are very important for the development of sustainable technology for the future, for humans and the environment. The synthesis of nanoparticles from plants is a green chemical approach that combines nanotechnology and plant biotechnology. The plant extract is used for the bio-reduction of metal ion to produce nanoparticles. Plant metabolites have been shown to play an important role in reducing metal ions to nanoparticles and aiding their subsequent stability. Conventional methods for synthesis of nanoparticles uses harmful chemicals, generate serious attention to the development of ecological processes. Therefore, green synthesis uses extracts from biological sources from plant sources, which are superior to conventional methods. Over the past decade, it has been shown that many biological systems, including plant extract such as Steams, leaves, latex, flower, seeds can convert inorganic metal ion into metal nanoparticles. The many plants and plant parts have been used successfully in the synthesis of several green Metal nanoparticles such as Ag, Cu, Fe, Au, Pd Nanoparticles have been confirmed by various instrumental techniques. NPs are widely used in areas such as magnetic devices, photocatalysts, microelectronic devices, anti-corrosion coatings, biomedical and electrocatalysts. Here we report the biosynthesis of FeNPs and their catalytic activity was tested for degradation kinetics for Malachite green dye (MG).
Significance of Black Tea: A Brief Review
Authors: Swapnil Jaiswal  , Dr. Jayati Chatterjee Mitra
Published: January 2022

Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water and it is also a very popular beverage in middle eastern cultures. Numerous studies have shown that a variety of teas may boost the immune system, fight off inflammation and even ward off cancer and heart disease. Black tea inculcates its vitality due to the aflavin and thearubigins particularly, which is a very important polyphenol of black tea which holds the functions like antioxidant, cancer suppressor and inhibitor of pathogenic micro-organisms. The beneficiary actions of black tea particularly on living cells perform the actions on heart disease and liver disease were also reported. Majority of these beneficial effects of both green tea and black tea are linked to its catechins specifically (-)epigallocatechin-3 gallate. Modern research certifies the international standards and should be performed to detect the major vital measures of green and black tea to illuminate the mode of action..
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO PERFIL POLÍNICO DA CARGA DE PÓLEN TRANSPORTADA POR TRÊS ESPÉCIES DE ABELHAS (HYMENOPTERA: APOIDEA) VISITANTES DE MIRTILO (VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM) EM GUASCA, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA
Authors: Hernandez Alejandra Ardila , Benavides Marlene Lucía Aguilar-
Published: January 2022

Introdução: As abelhas são responsáveis ​​pela polinização de muitas das plantas consumidas pelo homem e de plantas silvestres. As espécies do gênero Bombus são de grande interesse porque nativas da região, que toleram condições de baixas temperaturas, têm uma língua mais comprida que permite polinizar flores com uma corola estreita e longa, além de sua capacidade de realizar "polinização por zumbido" que pode liberar pólen de plantas com anteras de deiscência poricida. A caracterização do tipo polínico coletado pelas abelhas ajuda na identificação de suas preferências florais, além de contribuir no conhecimento das abelhas silvestres como potenciais polinizadores de culturas de importância econômica. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer as fontes de pólen coletadas por duas espécies nativas do gênero Bombus (B. atratus e B. hortulanus) e abelhas da espécie Apis melífera presentes na fazenda Macuira, Guasca, Cundinamarca, Colômbia. Material e métodos: Para isto, as três espécies foram coletadas visitando flores de Mirtilo (Vaccinium corymbosum). Os grãos de pólen foram tratados quimicamente pelo método de acetólise, e as lâminas foram confeccionadas utilizando-se gelatina glicerinada como meio de inclusão. A identificação dos tipos polínicos foi feita sob microscópio, baseando-se na coleção de referência de lâminas de pólen do grupo de pesquisa “Biodiversidade e Ecologia de abelhas silvestres” da Universidade Militar Nueva Granada, assim como em catálogos especializados em morfologia polínica de espécies de diversas floras. Foram realizadas análises qualitativas e quantitativas dos tipos polínicos, determinando-se a frequência de ocorrência no período estudado e sua dominância na amostra analisada. Resultados: Em relação aos resultados, foram encontrados 23 tipos polínicos pertencentes a 14 famílias de plantas. Sendo com maior frequência grãos de pólen da família Ericaceae, concordante com o local do estudo com a cultura do mirtilo, que é o recurso com maior disponibilidade na fazenda. Com este estudo encontramos que as abelhas estudadas, especialmente as nativas são visitantes potenciais polinizadoras da cultura do mirtilo, mas que precisam de outras fontes de alimento de espécies florais nativas presentes no fragmento da floresta andina encontrado no local de estudo. Conclusão: Foi possível perceber a contribuição para gerar estratégias de conservação das espécies nativas de abelhas encontradas em florestas andinas. Financiado por VICEIN PIC-CIAS 3357.
Identification of Key Nodes in Equipment System Network based on Function Chain
Authors: Huang Cheng , Gang Li Yong , Wang Ying
Published: January 2022

With the rapid development of modern military technology, the combat mode has been upgraded from traditional platform combat to system-level confrontation. In traditional combat network, node function is single and which is no proper assignment of tasks. The equipment system network studied in this paper contains many different functional nodes, which constitute a huge heterogeneous complex network. Most of the key node identification methods are analyzed from the network topology structure, such as degree, betweenness, K-shell, PageRank, etc. However, with the change of network topology, the identification effect of these methods will be biased. In this paper, we construct a nodal attack sequence, Consider the change of the number of effective OODA chains in the equipment system network after the nodes in the sequence are attacked. And combined with the improved Gray Wolf optimization algorithm, this paper proposes a key node evaluation model of equipment system network based on function chain - IABFI. Experimental results show that the proposed method is more effective, accurate, and applicable to different network topologies than other key node identification methods.
Treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Authors: Kim In-Cheol
Published: January 2022

Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a syndrome consisting of typical symptoms and/or signs of heart failure (HF) due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction (ejection fraction ≤40%) caused by various underlying cardiac diseases. We report conventional and recently established pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments of HFrEF in this review article.Current Concepts: So far, various pharmacologic treatments have been proven beneficial in reducing HFassociated hospitalization or cardiac death. The mainstay of the treatments is renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors, which are sympathetic nervous system blockers on top of the diuretics to relieve symptoms of systemic or pulmonary congestion. Recently, new treatment targets for natriuretic peptide and sodium-glucose cotransporter have emerged in HFrEF, allowing the use of these novel drugs in addition to the optimal conventional medications. Device therapies, such as implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization therapy, can improve the outcome in a special population. Heart transplantation is the final treatment for patients with advanced HF. However, due to the limitation of the donor pool, mechanical circulatory support is necessary.Discussion and Conclusion: Current guidelines recommend using the four pillars of medications in HFrEF, including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (angiotensin-neprilysin inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers), beta-blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, and sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors. Appropriate device therapy, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation can enhance survival in advanced HF patients. Balanced treatment, including conventional and newer therapies, is necessary.
‘Bem-feitinho’: produção artesanal e afirmação cultural de mulheres indígenas em Boa Vista/RR
Authors: Martes Nathalia Bianca Da Silva , Cavalcante Olendina De Carvalho
Published: January 2022

O presente trabalho resulta de uma pesquisa feita com mulheres indígenas, membros da Associação Cultural Indígena Kapói, que saíram de suas comunidades de origem, na Guiana, e hoje residem no contexto urbano da cidade de Boa Vista, capital de Roraima, onde utilizam o artesanato indígena como instrumento de geração de renda e afirmação cultural. A produção de artefatos põe em relevo as técnicas e conhecimentos apreendidos na vida comunitária e os critérios do fazer bem-feito, comuns a outros povos indígenas das terras baixas sul-americanas, e necessárias ao novo universo social que valoriza um produto esteticamente bemfeito para venda.
A Noção de Pessoa Ocidental como Fundamento do Amor Romântico
Authors: Fernandes Rhuann , Rezende Claudia Barcellos
Published: January 2022

Partindo da ideia de que as experiências emotivas são articuladas às dinâmicas sociais e a significados culturais, a proposta deste artigo é questionar a noção de pessoa ocidental e o seu pressuposto de universalidade no que se refere às emoções, em especial o amor. Nesse sentido, indagamos se noções outras de pessoa produzem concepções distintas sobre esse sentimento. Com isso, desnaturalizamos o conceito de pessoa que é familiar nas sociedades ocidentais e, ao mesmo tempo, evidenciamos como essa categoria foi determinante para noção de amor romântico, ainda presente no senso comum ocidental, sendo ilustrado por filmes, novelas, músicas e desenhos.