bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Access, successful completion and learning achievement of female undergraduate students studying mathematics at the University of Education, Winneba
Authors: Ibrahim Aminatu , Sarpong Adusei Matilda , Mereku Damian Kofi
Published: October 2023

The study aims to describe gender inequalities in female participation in mathematics education in the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The study investigated, particularly, the trends in access and successful completion (of female undergraduate students studying mathematics in UEW from 2009 to 2018. The study was based on quantitative secondary data extracted from the university’s admission and graduation records. The study therefore employed the methodology of secondary data analysis (SDA) which was adopted to replace the original questionnaire survey research which had to be abandoned as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown of the institution for nearly one year. A template was developed to capture the data from the UEW Planning Unit and others were obtained online from statistical publications to authenticate the Planning Unit data. The main findings of the study were that the trend in access for qualified undergraduate students provided by the Mathematics Education Department has been consistently high (i.e., nearly all qualified female applicants were admitted). But the proportion of female applicants ranged from 6.2% to 14.2% with a mean of 8.9% of the total applicants. The proportion of undergraduate female students actually graduating was consistently high with the females usually obtaining the middle grades (i.e., no Pass or First-class grade). It is recommended that the Department, and for that matter the University, embarks on an admission drive at the senior high school level to sensitize female students to select mathematics education for their tertiary education.
Larvicidal activity of two Ocimum species (Lamiaceae) crude leaf extracts against the larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Akinnibosun H.A , Rotimi J. , Igbinidu O.C.
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the larvicidal activity of Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum gratissimum aqueous leaf extracts against the larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito. The leaf extracts were hydrodistilled in the laboratory to obtain various concentration dosage of 500 ppm, 1500 ppm, 2500 ppm and 5000 ppm which were used in running the bioassay under laboratory conditions. The results obtained showed that the leaf extracts of the two plants exhibited larvicidal activity against the mosquito larvae. About 100 % larval mortality occurred at leaf concentrations of between 2500 ppm and 5000 ppm within 24 hr of the bioassay tests. O. gratissimum leaf extract which gave LC50 value of 920.0 ppm was more potent than O. basilicum leaf extract which produced LC50 of 1000 ppm. The results from this study suggest that aqueous leaf extract of O. basilicum and O. gratissimum are promising as larvicides against C. quinquefasciatus and could be useful as biodegradable larvicidal natural resource for the control of mosquitoes.
Lens-induced glaucoma - In a Tertiary Eye Care Center, Ethiopia
Authors: Tadesse Feven , Giorgis Abeba T. , Alemu Abiye M.
Published: October 2023

Background: Lens-induced glaucoma after untreated mature cataract is the commonest cause of secondary glaucoma in the developing world. The purpose of this study was to determine the common clinical features of lensinduced glaucoma, its management, and its outcome at Menelik II tertiary hospital, in Ethiopia.Methods and Materials: This was a retrospective study of cases that were seen at the hospital from January to December 2020. Lens-induced glaucoma patients who undergo cataract extraction were included in the study. Medical charts review was performed, and analysis was done using SPSS version 24.0 Software.Results: Forty-four lens-induced glaucoma patients were included in this study. Female participants were 65.9%. The mean age was 63.3(±Standard deviation (SD) 8.7) years. Phacomorphic glaucoma 88.6% was the leading cause. The common clinical symptoms identified were eye pain (100%), visual reduction (97.7%), and redness (38.8%). Visual acuity (3/60) or worse was reported in all patients with mean intraocular pressure of 37.3mmHg. After cataract surgery, the mean intraocular pressure reduced to 14.5± 6.55 mmHg while vision improved to better than 6/60 in 28 (63.6%) of patients. Of these, 21 (75%) patients seek medical treatment in the first two weeks of initial symptom.Conclusion: This study has identified the main cause of LIG was phacomorphic with the common clinical findings of pain, redness, and visual reduction. Early cataract extraction was associated with better final visual recovery and intraocular pressure control. An intraoperative complication was often observed in those with delayed presentation. Therefore, creating awareness among the general population and healthcare givers is key to the timely management of lens-induced glaucoma.
Evaluation Of The Synergy Effect Of Some Halide Ions In The Inhibition Of Copper Corrosion In A Hno3 Environment In The Presence Of Piroxicam.
Authors: A D Ehouman , A Bamba , Y V Kouadio , M Kalifa , A R Kouakou , K Bamba , P M Niamien , B Yao
Published: October 2023

The objective of this work is to study the effect of synergy between halide ions (Cl-, Br- and I-) and piroxicam which is a drug molecule with anti-inflammatory properties proposed as a corrosion inhibitor copper in nitric acid medium using the gravimetric method. The experimental results show that the inhibitory efficiency increases considerably with the addition of halide ions on piroxicam. The observed inhibitory efficiency reaches more than 94 % in nitric acid medium (1 M) with the addition of iodide ions to piroxicam at 323 K. The presence of I- ions considerably improves efficiency compared to Br- and Cl- ions. So the classification of the halide ions studied, in the sense of those which could help to improve the inhibitory efficacy of piroxicam is I- > Br- > Cl-, which confirms previous studies.
Disaggregated Impact of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Jibir Adamu , Abdu Musa , Bappayaya Bashir , Isah Amina
Published: October 2023

The quest to accelerate the pace of development of the economy in a bid to transform Nigeria into the group of developed economies by  achieving certain macroeconomic objectives had called for increasing government expenditure in the provisions of public goods for the  people and the nation. In view of the role of public expenditures on national progress and prosperity, this study empirically examined the  disaggregated impact of the expenditures on economic growth in Nigeria for the period 1986-2021 using ARDL model as a tool for  analysis. The important findings from the study suggest that capital and recurrent expenditures on community, social and economic  services significantly boost economic growth in both short and long runs but the recurrent expenditure is negatively significant in the  short run. Similarly, recurrent expenditure on community, social and economic services is also positively and significantly related with real  GDP. Although capital and recurrent expenditures on administration and transfer are found to retard economic growth in the short  run; they turn out to significantly enhance national output in the long run. Other findings from the study revealed that capital stock  significantly promotes growth whereas labour slows down the growth across both short and long runs. The study recommends that  government should lay a solid foundation and provide a workable business ground for individuals and firms. Government should also  pay attention to finance growth enhancing spending categories such as infrastructure, research and development, education and health  that would enhance human development in the country.
Efficiency of distressed property sales in Lagos city, Nigeria
Authors: Ataguba Joseph Obaje , Ugonabo Celestine Udoka
Published: October 2023

With recourse to data obtained from the online multiple listing services (MLS) of the Nigerian Property Centre, this study evaluated the  efficiency of sale of distressed properties in Lagos city using a 6-month interval of observations protocol, comprising of listings of less  than 6 months, 7 to 12 months, 13 to 18 months, and 19 to 24 months respectively. Time-on-the-market (TOM) in this study was perceived  to be the duration (in months) from the listing date to the date of data collection. Results of selected parametric and non- parametric statistical tests indicated that there was an insignificant difference in the observation of distressed properties that have  remained on the market for at most 6 months and those with marketing time beyond 6 months. Similarly, properties listed for distressed  sales in Lagos city were found to have continuously attracted lower purchase rates in the same manner as the non-distressed properties. These results avowed the phenomenon of inefficient sale of distressed properties in Lagos city, Nigeria. It was recommended by the  study that individuals and institutions in property brokerage business in Lagos city should conduct a risk assessment of the diminishing  likelihood of distressed sales and the incremental losses associated with lengthy listing periods.
Medykamenty roślinne w szlacheckich regestrach zakupów, receptach i poradnikach medycznych w XVIII wieku
Authors: Popiołek Bożena
Published: October 2023

Herbal medicines in noble purchase registers, prescriptions and in the medical handbooks in the 18th century

“Pharmacy expenses”, prescriptions, herbariums and medical handbooks are important sources for research on the history of medicine and pharmacy. They give an idea of both the level of pharmacy and court health care, as well as cultural trends in the field of health care, which were adhered to by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth’s society, and which were largely based on plant products. However, these sources are often fragmented, undated and anonymous, scattered in various collections, which we are not able to attribute to specific persons. It is also worth paying attention to the herbariums and pharmacopoeia, printed in mass since the mid-17th century, which are a kind of guide for pharmacists and medics who prepared drugs and prescribed medications to their patients. In the court’s libraries we can find medical handbooks that contained easy-to-prepare recipes, usually based on popular herbs found in the country, and served as first aid pharmaceuticals. Although the phytotherapeutic knowledge of this period was still based on the works of ancient authors, it was supplemented by the information about treatment possibilities of the new raw materials of herbal and mineral origin, which was caused by Europe’s opening to new continents and wide trade exchange with Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Czy ziołolecznictwo ludowe jest ludowe? Na marginesie dziewiętnasto- i dwudziestowiecznych debat wokół korzeni fitoterapii
Authors: Partyka Joanna
Published: October 2023

Is folk herbalism truly folk? Exploring 19th- and 20thcentury debates on the roots of phytotherapy

The question of the direction of information fl ow related to herbal treatment has been a topic of interest for researchers for centuries. However, “infl uenceology,” which involves identifying mutual relationships and dependencies, can be misleading, especially when seeking one-way solutions as a desirable form of response to issues related to broadly defi ned cultural phenomena. The term “infl uence-ology” was coined by literary scholars criticizing the positivist methodology derived from evolutionism. This methodology focused on fi nding all possible infl uences between literary works, resulting in often unwarranted and even ridiculous conclusions, and above all, leading to the squandering of what is the essence of literature. It seems that an ethnologist tracing infl uence in the context of herbal medicine loses sight of what is the essence of folk culture. The question “Is folk herbalism folk?” assumes a historical and source nature and contains an evolutionary desire to determine a one-way infl uence. Although poorly posed, it opens up the fi eld for presenting arguments that the parties used in the discussion. These considerations are the subject of this article.
We Can’t Change the World, but We Can Change the Subject. James Joyce’s Ulysses and Finnegans Wake on the Polish Stage
Authors: Keane Barry
Published: October 2023

This article examines how theatrical adaptations of James Joyce’s novels, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake, during the 1970s became integral to the avant-garde movement in Poland. Other adaptations would evolve in the post-transition period from the 1990s to the present day, which not only explored the themes presented in Joyce’s works but also hinted at the universality of personal crises, national grievances, and the yearning for a sense of home and homeland.
Analysis of Power System Transient Stability of the Nigerian 330-kV Electricity Grid
Authors: Sefiu Atilola T. , Adejumobi Isaiah A. , Adebisi Oluwaseun I. , Osinuga Idowu A.
Published: October 2023

Faults on power system are inevitable and can occur at any time resulting into transient instability. Transient instability can cause loss of synchronism and possible damage to power equipment and consumer loads. Therefore, this study analyzed the transient stability (TS) of the Nigerian 330-kV, 34-bus power network. Power flow and swing equations describing the system steady and transient states were respectively analyzed using Newton-Rahpson and Runge-Kutta, fourth order numerical techniques to provide linear solution due to their non-linearity. Simulations were done and swing curves for different fault conditions obtained. The critical clearing time at which the simulated faults were cleared was determined. The results of load flow analyses revealed that buses 6, 10, 13, 14, and 17 with respective voltage magnitude of 0.937, 0.921, 0.938, 0.829 and 0.780 per unit violated voltage tolerance limit of 0.95 to 1.05 p.u. The system total active and reactive power losses were 57.62 MW and -70.62 MVar respectively. The obtained swing curve showed that for fault on bus 11 [line 9-11] generators 2, 3 and 7 lost synchronism after 1.0 s but other generators retained their stability. Similarly, for fault on bus 13 [line 10-14] generators 3 and 7 lost synchronism but other generators retained stability after 0.4 s. These results indicate that faults occurrence on generating stations of power system is unavoidable, but the clearance time must be short (few seconds) to avert total system collapse and loss of synchronism.
Morphology of Al-2.5%Mg/xSiCp Composite developed by Stir Casting Process
Authors: Ambali Abdulfatai O. , Oyelaran Olatunde A. , Bolaji Bukola O. , Abdulrahman Jibrilla , Abdulrafiu Suleiman O. , Temitope Araromi O.
Published: October 2023

. The research was conducted to enhance and solve the issues associated with low wettability and insufficient bonding between aluminum and silicon carbide that usually associated with stir casting process. The study used magnesium, heat treatment of SiCp and metallic (SiO2) coating on SiCp for improved Al-SiCp wettability in the manufacture of composite. The wt.% of SiCp was varied from 5 wt.% to 20 wt.% (uncoated and coated) at 5 wt.% intervals. The characterization conducted are XRD, XRF and SEM on the samples developed. XRD plots confirmed existence of Al with major peaks at 38.5, 45.11, 65.35, and 78.31; while Mg and SiCp were seen at 34.82 and 60.78 respectively. The XRF analysis revealed that major elements are within the range proposed for research with Alumina contains the highest amount of 70.05 – 86.69 wt.%, followed by Magnesium with 2.46 - 2.57 wt.%, and silicon having varying values of 0.91 wt.% for Sample A, 5.91 – 21.01 wt.% for uncoated samples B – E, and higher values of 8.43 – 24.43 wt.% for Samples F – I compared to the control sample, while all other minerals present are in such negligible proportion. The SEM/EDS results showed a fair dispersion of the SiCp particles in the samples with weight percentages of Al between 54.3 – 72.7 wt.%, Mg with 2.33 wt.% for control sample and a higher of values of 3.90 – 8.22 wt.% for composite samples, and Si with 0.10 – 1.32wt.%.  Owning to this best performance test results, the coated Al-2.5%Mg/10wt%SiCp (Sample G) may be adopted as an alternate monolithic alloy to the existing AlMn, AlMg and AlMgSi alloys for structural, heavy machineries and marine applications where light weight is required.
Development of Instrumentation System for Water Supply Network
Authors: Ajiboye Aye T. , Opadeji Jayeola F. , Adebayo Olalekan F. , Afeez Mahmud O. , Olawole Esther T. , Adesina Ayodele J.
Published: October 2023

Development of instrumentation system for water supply network is present in this study. A lot of works has been reported in the area of developing instrumentation system for water flow rate measurement. The output of most of the water flow rate instrumentation systems encountered in the literature may not be accurate because neither their sensors nor the systems themselves were calibrated.  Therefore, development of an instrumentation system with calibrated sensor is presented in this study to ameliorate the system output. To realise this system, the water flow was sensed using flow sensor, the output signal from the sensor was processed using microcontroller. The sensor was calibrated to guarantee accurate system output. The developed system was tested on a test rig comprise of source and destination water tanks linked via 4 parallel pipes. Also, the output data from the microcontroller was transferred to the computer for formatting and storage. The calibration results give minimum and maximum calibration error of 1ml and 26ml corresponding to 0.33% and 3.47% respectively. The network nodal rule of source flow rate equals the summation of the destination and leakage flow rate was validated.
COMPARISON OF IN VIVO CYANIDE EXAMINATION WITH PICRIC ACID AND PRUSIAN BLUE METHODS
Authors: Marsa Mardhatillah , Widagdo Hendro , Suhartini Suhartini
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the comparison of invivo cyanide examination by comparing the Pyric Acid method with the Blue Prusian method in the stomachs of experimental animals. It is an imental expre research. Samples of 40 white Wistar rats weighed between 100-200 g. Then the 40 rats were given lethal dose cyanide orally and divided into 2 groups: 1 group will be detected cyanide by picric acid method and 1 other group using blue prusian method. In such groups are taken gastric tissue. Consecutive examination time intervals on days 1 and 7. The results of cyanide examination with the Picric Acid method were obtained on day 1 of positive gastric tissue cyanide 94.7%, while with the Blue Prusian method on day 1 examination positive cyanide 85%. The results of cyanide examination with the PikraAcid t method on day 7 found that the gastric tissue was positive for cyanide 36.8%, while with the Blue Prusian method 35%. Both methods showed high sensitivity to cyanide examination in the gastric postmortem (P<0.05).
IMPROVING ORAL HYGIENE STATUS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN BANDUNG THROUGH EDUCATION USING “TOOTH BRUSHING VISUAL PEDAGOGY” FLIPCHART
Authors: Pramesti Josevinda Ayu , Susilawati Sri , Sasmita Inne Suherna
Published: October 2023

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by social communication deficits and restricted interests. Children with ASD face challenges in oral health, necessitating education. Education with visual pedagogy using “Tooth Brushing Visual Pedagogy” flipchart can be used to improve dental health in ASD children. Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of the "Tooth Brushing Visual Pedagogy" flipchart in improving oral hygiene among children with ASD at Biruku Indonesia Foundation. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with 14 participants measured the Patient Hygiene Performance (PHP) plaque index pre- and post-education. The flipchart was used, followed by a toothbrushing session Results: A significant improvement (p < 0.05) was observed (p-value = 0.000071). Before education, plaque index varied from excellent (0.0%) to poor (21.42%). After education, excellent and good oral hygiene increased (0.0% and 71.42%, respectively), while fair and poor levels decreased (28.57% and 0.0%, respectively). Conclusion: The "Tooth Brushing Visual Pedagogy" flipchart effectively improved oral hygiene among children with ASD.
Chemical Analysis of Ethanolic Extract of Ripe Fruit, N-Hexane Fraction of Half-Ripe Fruit, and Water Fraction of Half-Ripe Fruit of Sesoot (Garcinia Picrorrhiza Miq.) with Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (Lc-Ms)
Authors: Utami Sri , Purwaningsih Erni H. , Haryono Samuel J. , Chaidir Chaidir
Published: October 2023

Garcinia is a plant belonging to the family of Guttiferae or Cluciaceae and has more than 180 famous species. Most of Garcinia species contains many prenelated xanthones, biflavonoids, and benzophenones. Using Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), the development of electrospray ionization (ESI) could be detected and could be applied to a wide range of molecular biology such as xanthones, biflavonoids, and benzophenones and their derivatives. This method with a high speed of scanning at once could be measured a high degree of multiplexing and many components can be measured with a single analysis. These results were separated and analyzed using literature software of Dictionary of Natural Product 2006. The ethanolic extract of ripe fruit (IC), the n-hexane fraction of half ripe (IIB), and the water fraction of half ripe fruit (IVB) of sesoot (G. picrorrhiza Miq.) showed that the major compounds of them were xanthones, benzophenones with their derivatives,  furanone and pyranone which were proven as cytotoxic to the brine shrimp nauplii using Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) and to the doxorubicin-resistant breast cancer cell line of MCF-7, the doxorubicin-sensitive breast cancer cell line of T47D.
The Influence Of Family Support In Exclusive Breastfeeding On Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Status In Postpartum Mothers
Authors: Yulianti Hasri , Mirong Ignasensia Dua , Kristin Diyan Maria
Published: October 2023

Background: Breast milk is the natural first food given to babies, providing all the energy and nutrition needed by babies aged 0 to 6 months. Babies who receive exclusive breast milk are babies who only receive breast milk without providing complementary foods. Coverage of babies receiving exclusive breast milk in 2020 is 66.06%. There are two provinces that have not achieved the 2020 Strategic Plan target, namely Maluku and West Papua. Meanwhile, for the East Nusa Tenggara region, the coverage of babies receiving exclusive breastfeeding is 74.5%. Objective: to determine the effect of family support in providing exclusive breastfeeding on breastfeeding self-efficacy in postpartum mothers. Research method: quantitative research type with analytical survey using a cross sectional approach with purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 88. Data analysis using statistical methods Chi square. Research results: obtained values p 0.000 < α (0.05), then there is a significant influence between family support in providing exclusive breastfeeding on breastfeeding self-efficacy status. Conclusion: there is a significant influence between family support in providing exclusive breastfeeding on breastfeeding self-efficacy status. Family support is the most important element in helping individuals solve a problem. If there is support, self-confidence will increase
The Effect Of Snakebite On Hemodynamic Disorders Of The Heart In Adults And Pregnant Women
Authors: Javier R. Mohamad , Gracienta Tiara Josephine , Nida Diana Khoirun , Salsabilla Vania Putri , Arviana Safira Dita , Fadlilah Maren Irgiwi
Published: October 2023

A snake bite is a natural defense response from a snake and can be an emergency medical situation. Snakes have a venom consisting of various proteins that can affect the functioning of the human body. The venom structure in snake venom varies between different species of snakes. Knowing the effect of snakebite on hemodynamic disorders of the heart in adults and pregnant women. This study is a Systematic Review that applies the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) method, which is a systematic approach that follows appropriate research steps and protocols.  The result of this study is the association of Snakebite with Hemodynamic Disorders of the Heart in Adult Patients and Pregnant Women" showing a major focus on heart disorders, infections, muscle and bone necrosis due to poisonous snake bites in developing countries, especially in children. Snake bites can cause immediate cardiovascular effects such as anaphylactic reactions, electrolyte disturbances, to cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest in severe cases. Effective treatment for osteomyelitis and cardiogenic shock due to snakebites involves extensive surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy tailored to culture results. The duration of therapy varies based on the type of infection, with longer treatments for chronic infections. Adequate debridement is key to successful treatment, and a variety of surgical methods can be used, including open surgery, arthroscopy, or puncture/aspiration and flushing
Atração e retenção de clientes: o caso de farmácias de manipulação
Authors: Lima Helder Danilo Fernandes , Leite Júnior Marconi da Silva , Oliveira Maria de Fátima Silva , Coqueijo Renan Felipe de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

Esse estudo procurou identificar os programas de fidelização que as farmácias de manipulação adotam para evitar a perda de seus clientes, os quais constituem o capital social mais importante das organizações atualmente. A pesquisa foi baseada nos conceitos teóricos do marketing de relacionamento com o cliente e realizada através de uma pesquisa quantitativa aplicada com os diretores e farmacêuticos responsáveis pelas farmácias estudadas. Os resultados demonstram que programas de fidelização são utilizados nas empresas estudadas, sendo, contudo, aplicados ainda de forma incipiente pelas mesmas.
Remediación de suelos del botadero cerro San Cristóbal mediante los microorganismos (Bacillus cereus) en Pampas Tayacaja
Authors: Chavarría Marquez Esmila Yeime , Chávez De La Torre Merly Yadira , López Yupanqui Gloria María , Orellana Reyes Diana Estrella , Pérez Hijar Jack Brando , Rodas Riveros Nick Maykol , Sanchez Moratillo Luis Alberto
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es restaurar el suelo contaminado por botaderos mediante el microorganismo Bacillus cereus. La metodología, comprende 5 muestras de suelos contaminados por botaderos, donde se realizarán experimentos, los cuales serán contrastados mutuamente y se determinará si el microorganismo biorremediador es eficiente o no para la restauración de un suelo contaminado. En los resultados muestra, que una mala práctica del manejo de residuos sólidos son los botaderos ilegales que ocasiona una contaminación de los suelos, este problema aqueja el distrito de Pampas, específicamente en el cerro San Cristóbal, en la investigación se analizó  una muestra del cerro San Cristóbal donde el pH, temperatura y textura  inicial es de 7.5 pH , 22 C° y arcillosa,  respectivamente, mediante el método de remediación  con la bacteria Bacillus cereus  el pH permuta y baja a 6.6 pH, la temperatura también cambia  a 21° y la textura cambia a franco-arenosa, estos como resultados finales. Conclusión, se logró comprobar que la bacteria Bacillus cereus, muestra resultados favorables para la inhibición de contaminantes procedentes de los residuos sólidos, es decir, son buenos restauradores de suelos contaminados, por ello se logró que el pH, temperatura y textura cambien favorablemente.
Perubahan Nutrisi dan Kualitas Fisik Jagung Akibat Pengeringan pada Vertical Corn Drier
Authors: Latief Muhammad Fadhlirrahman , Amal Ichlasul , Aini Fitria Nur
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perubahan nutrisi dan karakteristik fisik jagung akibat pengeringan menggunakan vertical corn drier. Penelitian dilaksanakan di pabrik pengering jagung PT. Surya Pangan Indonesia di Kabupaten Gowa, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, dengan pengambilan data dilakukan pada bulan April-Mei 2023. Analisis deskriptif serta uji T tidak berpasangan digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk menginvestigasi dampak pengeringan terhadap komposisi nutrisi dengan menggunakan near-infrared (NIR) dan sifat fisik jagung. Hasil analisis menunjukkan perubahan karakteristik nutrisi dan fisik jagung sebelum dan sesudah pengeringan. Berdasarkan analisis proksimat, terjadi peningkatan signifikan pada kandungan bahan kering (80.61% menjadi 85.79%), sedangkan kadar air menurun drastis (26.23% menjadi 14.55%). Kandungan protein dan lemak kasar mengalami sedikit kenaikan, masing-masing dari 8.04% menjadi 8.08% dan 3.76% menjadi 3.65%. Kandungan serat kasar juga meningkat dari 1.78% menjadi 1.90%. Namun, terdapat penurunan signifikan pada kandungan vitamin C (193.08 mg/kg menjadi 179.94 mg/kg) dan energi (4743.5 kkal/kg menjadi 4656.5 kkal/kg). Selain itu, karakteristik fisik jagung juga mengalami perubahan perubahan signifikan (P<0.05) pada biji rusak dan benda asing,. Nilai kerapatan tumpukan (KT) meningkat dari 683.33 kg/m3 menjadi 756.33 kg/m3, sedangkan berat jenis (BJ) meningkat dari 1.033 kg/m3 menjadi 1.933 kg/m3. Hasil ini memberikan pemahaman lebih lanjut tentang dampak pengeringan pada kualitas nutrisi dan karakteristik fisik jagung, yang relevan bagi industri pengolahan jagung dan pertanian dalam pengembangan metode pengeringan yang optimal untuk menjaga kualitas produk jagung yang dikeringkan.
Pandemi Döneminde Doğum Sonrası Depresyon ve İlişkili Faktörler; Kesitsel Bir Araştırma
Authors: TAŞ Havvanur , ŞİMŞEK Zeynep
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Doğumsonu depresyon, yaygınlığı ve anne ve bebek sağlığı üzerinde tehlikeli sonuçları nedeniyle öncelikli bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Bu çalışmada pandemi döneminde ölçekten elde edilen doğum sonrası depresyon prevalansı ve ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel tipteki bu araştırmanın örneklemini pandemi döneminde doğum yapan ve bebeği 1-12 aylar arasında olan çevrimiçi yöntemle ulaşılan 137 anne oluşturmuştur. Veri toplamada “Sosyo-demografik Bilgi Formu” ve “Edinburg Doğum Sonrası Depresyon Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Ölçekten alınan toplam puanın normal dağılım göstermesi nedeniyle; analizlerde değişkenin tipine göre pearson korelasyon testi, t testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi ve çoklu regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Annelerin yaş ortalaması 30,13±4,77’dir. Pandeminin yaklaşık birinci yılının sonunda doğum sonu depresyon prevalansı %45,4’dür. Aylık kazancın yetersizliği, annenin gebelik öncesinde ve gebelik sırasında ruhsal hastalık öyküsünün olması, bebeğin 4-6 ay arasında olması ve annenin sadece biyolojik ailesinden duygusal destek alması depresyon puan ortalamasını bağımsız olarak yükseltmektedir (p
Türkiye’de Petrol ve Doğalgaz Fiyatlarının Makro Ekonomik Göstergeler Üzerindeki Etkileri
Authors: BAYRAÇ Hüseyin Naci , ÇEMREK Fatih
Published: October 2023

Dünya üzerinde tüketilen enerjinin yaklaşık üçte ikisinden fazlası petrol ve doğalgaz tarafından karşılanmaktadır. Petrol ve doğalgaz gibi fosil kökenli enerji kaynaklarının ekonomideki sektörlerin ana girdisi olması nedeniyle enerji fiyatlarındaki dalgalanmalar, enerji bağımlılığı yüksek olan ülkelerin ekonomik büyüme, cari açık, enflasyon, faiz, reel döviz kuru ve istihdam gibi makroekonomik göstergeler üzerinde zincirleme etkiler yaratmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye ekonomisinde Ham Petrol Fiyat ile Doğalgaz Fiyatının GSYİH, Tüketici Fiyat Endeksi ve Sanayi Üretim Endeksi gibi makroekonomik göstergeler üzerinde yaratacağı etkileri belirlemektir. 2010-2020 dönemi için aylık veriler kullanılarak ve söz konusu seriler arasındaki ilişkiler Eşbütünleşme analizi ve Granger Nedensellik Analizi ile araştırılmıştır. Uzun dönemde GSYİH ile Doğalgaz Serisi ve Petrol Fiyatı serisi arasında negatif yönlü ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Uzun dönemde petrol fiyatının % 1 artması GSYİH üzerinde % 0,000971 azaltmakta ve doğalgaz fiyatının % 1 artması ise GSYİH’yı % 1,29 oranında azaltmaktadır. Uzun dönemde SÜE ile Doğalgaz Serisi ve Petrol Fiyatı serisi arasında negatif yönlü ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Uzun dönemde petrol fiyatının % 1 artması SÜE’yi % 0,193221 azaltmakta ve doğalgaz fiyatının % 1 artması ise SÜE’yi % 8,595656 azaltmaktadır.
Keselarasan Kewirausahaan dan Pekerjaan dengan Faktor Motivasi Distributor: Analisis Peluang Multi-Level Marketing
Authors: Pratama Mohammad Mirza , Saputra Geri Barnas
Published: October 2023

Makalah ini meneliti faktor-faktor motivasi yang mempengaruhi distributor dalam terlibat dengan perusahaan Multi-Level Marketing (MLM). MLM sering dianggap sebagai skema Ponzi, skema piramida, penipuan keuangan, atau rencana kaya ilegal terkait lainnya. Tulisan ini mengkaji pengaruh pemahaman yang baik tentang kualitas dan produk inovatif yang berkaitan dengan kepuasan distributor dalam MLM. Paradigma penelitian deskriptif menggunakan metode quantitative dan convenience sampling digunakan dengan ukuran sampel 200 responden. Data dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan statistik SPSS 26.0 baik untuk statistik deskriptif maupun regresi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas produk, inovasi, dan metode mengidentifikasi perbedaan antara MLM dan skema Ponzi terungkap sebagai prediktor yang lebih penting sebagai faktor yang berkontribusi atau menentukan motivasi distributor dalam pemasaran multi-level, dan cara bisnis dapat memanfaatkan dorongan ini untuk menarik dan mempertahankan distributor. Studi ini mengungkapkan bahwa MLM telah terbukti menghasilkan lapangan kerja bagi individu, memungkinkan mereka untuk diberdayakan secara finansial dengan memberi mereka sumber pendapatan yang mengurangi kemiskinan.
Efeitos de diferentes tempos de recuperação durante treinamento intervalado de alta intensidade utilizando peso corporal sobre variáveis ​​psicofisiológicas
Authors: Fernandes Machado Alexandre , Gomes de Souza Vale Rodrigo , Ferreira Costa Leite Carine Danielle , Barros dos Santos Andressa Oliveira , Rica Roberta L. , Baker Julien S. , Gobbo Stefano , Bergamin Marco , Sales Bocalini Danilo
Published: October 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar diferentes tempos de recuperação das respostas psicofisiológicas durante sessões de HIIT utilizando o peso corporal. Todos os voluntários realizaram três sessões de HIIT utilizando o peso corporal com diferentes tempos de recuperação de 60 segundos, 30 segundos e 15 segundos. Os tempos de recuperação foram atribuídos aleatoriamente com intervalo de 48 horas entre as sessões. Foram avaliadas as seguintes variáveis: frequência cardíaca (FC), percepção subjetiva de esforço (PSE), percepção de recuperação (RPS), número total de movimentos na sessão (TAM) e concentração de lactato. Não houve diferenças na FC absoluta (p = 0,057) e relativa (p = 0,066) entre as sessões de 60 e 30 segundos, porém, os valores absolutos (p = 0,001) e relativos (p = 0,002) da FC nas sessões de 15 segundos sessão foram superiores a 60 anos. Considerando o número de movimentos, a sessão que utilizou o período de recuperação de 15 segundos (p = 0,001) apresentou valores inferiores às sessões de 60 e 30 segundos que não diferiram entre si . Os valores de PSE da sessão de 60 segundos foram inferiores (p = 0,028; p < 0,001) aos das sessões de 30 e 15 segundos, respectivamente, que diferiram em ordem (p < 0,001). A carga de treinamento das sessões de 60 e 30 segundos não diferiu (p = 0,649) entre si, mas ambas foram menores (p = 0,001) que a sessão de 15 segundos. Os achados do presente estudo mostram que as variáveis ​​PSE, SPR e TAM para o período de recuperação de 15 s tiveram resposta significativamente diferente para a recuperação de 60 e 30 s, porém, a concentração de lactato entre as diferentes condições (60 s, 30 s e 15 s) após a sessão de treino de recuperação não produziu um resultado significativamente diferente.
Palavras-chave: HIIT, corpo inteiro, treinamento intervalado, tempo de recuperação.
Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors The Effect Salvia Hispanica L Seed Extract on Blood Sugar Levels in Rats with Moderate Physical Activity
Authors: Trisnadi Reza Adityas , Ambardini Rachmah Laksmi , Kushartanti BM. Wara , Hardianto Deni , Sutapa Panggung , Manil Karakauki , Amran Amran , Auliana Rizqie , Utami Danarstuti , Utami Desy Yunita , Riyana Ardi , Astuti Ari Tri , Trisnadi Setyo , Widiyanto Bagas , Trisnani Syafinda Meisari , Ulayatilmiladiyyah Nur , Sarosa Hadi , Wahyudin Pratama Kukuh , Ali Syed Kamaruzaman Syed , Sonjaya Azhar Ramadhana , Permadi Asep Angga , Arifin Zainal
Published: October 2023

Hyperglycemia is a condition in which the body experiences an increase in the level of sugar in the blood and is a clinical manifestation of diabetes type. This unusual exercise can cause insulin resistance in patients with diabetes. Chia seeds contain a lot of antioxidants, which makes them effective in reducing oxidative stress caused by hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study is to show the difference in the effect of the extraction of chia seeds and moderate exercise high blood sugar in T2DM. limit. and STZ injection. This research method is experimental and post-test control group design only. The number of samples is 15 male wistar rats aged 3-4 months with a weight of 180-200 grams repeated for 7 days, divided into 3 groups at random, that is the treatment group P0 as control, P1 received injection which. STZ and moderate exercise. and chia seed extract dose of 4.5 mg/kg body weight, P2 for STZ injection, for moderate exercise and chia seed extract dose of 13.5 mg/kg body weight/day. The duration of treatment is 7 days. Blood samples are taken from v. Ophthalmica on day 14. Monitor GDS level by spectrophotometer method. The data were analyzed by Anova test. The results of the study showed that the average blood sugar at P0: 128 ± 2.5; P1: 206±3.5; P2: 43.8±1.9. The results of the ANOVA test obtained a P value of 0.000 and the results of the LSD post hoc test between groups obtained a P value of 0.000 (<0.05). The conclusion of the study is that there is an effect of giving chia seed extract doses of 4.5mg/kgBW and 13.5mg/KgBW and moderate exercise can reduce blood sugar in time.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, chia seeds, blood sugar, moderate exercise
Reactive response of peripheral blood neutrophils of school-age adolescents with scoliosis
Authors: Dychko Danil , Dychko Elena , Nekhanevych Oleh , Dychko Vladislav , Klimenko Yulia , Shaida Nataliia , Shaida Oleksandr , Radziejowska Maria
Published: October 2023

Scoliosis adversely affects the physical and mental health of children and adolescents. The scoliosis deformity develops faster during the period of intensive growth and development, which, in the absence of treatment, can lead to numerous disorders in many body systems, including the immune system. Study of the impact of the reactive response of peripheral blood neutrophils in adolescents (15-17 years old) with and without scoliosis. The reactive response of peripheral blood neutrophils of adolescents in two groups (experimental and control) was evaluated according to the indicators of the peripheral blood neutrophils reactive response rate, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the neutrophil, leukocyte shift ratio; the neutrophil-to-monocyte ratio: lymphocyte-to-granulocyte ratio, leukocyte to ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) ratio; non-specific reactivity index. Statistical processing of the obtained results involved well-known methods of variable statistics. The peripheral blood neutrophils reactive response rate in boys with scoliosis decreased by 25.0%, while the lymphocyte-to-granulocyte ratio increased by 6.53%, the leukocyte to ESR ratio increased by 33.33%, while the neutrophil-to-monocyte ratio increased by 1.37% compared to the control group. The reactive response of peripheral blood neutrophils in adolescent girls with scoliosis is higher according to the neutrophil reactive response rate and the neutrophil shift rate by 25.0%, according to the lymphocyte-to-granulocyte ratio —by 16.97%, and lower according to the neutrophil-to-monocyte ratio by 13.10%, according to by the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio — by 16.75%, according to the leukocyte shift ratio — by 16.46%, according to the leukocyte to ESR ratio — by 4.76%. It was found that the reactive response of peripheral blood neutrophils in adolescents with scoliosis, depends on gender and individual specifics of the reactive response: boys were found to have an increased reactive response of peripheral blood neutrophils was found compared to the reactive response of neutrophil granulocytes in girls. It is appropriate to continue research in this direction with the involvement of a larger category of respondents in a wider age group.
Keywords: adolescents, scoliosis, cellular reactivity, neutrophils, granulocytes.
A DENÚNCIA SOCIAL NO PERCURSO ENUNCIATIVO DO GÊNERO ROMANCE-REPORTAGEM
Authors: Venceslau de Lima Luis Carlos
Published: October 2023

Em meio à profusão de gêneros discursivos que vemos atualmente, nas mais diferentes esferas, o romance-reportagem tem obtido um lugar de destaque ao revelar internacionalmente diversos bestsellers no gênero, além de inspirar a produção de filmes, documentários e podcasts. Entretanto, sua análise comumente ainda permanece limitada entre acepções sobre as suas instâncias narrativas ou seu caráter unicamente denunciativo, herança do jornalismo. Numa tentativa de fugir dessa polarização teórica, o presente ensaio propõe uma discussão sobre as características e peculiaridades do enunciado no romance-reportagem, e como a atitude denunciativa do autor se converte em escolhas linguístico-discursivas no cerne da unidade da obra. Como referência a essas discussões, tomaremos como aporte teórico os conceitos de enunciado-enunciação desenvolvidos por Bakhtin e o Círculo para refletir sobre a construção do percurso enunciativo nesse gênero do discurso, a partir dos traços constitutivos que lhes são próprios, assentados na prototipicidade de um romance-reportagem, e não sob a ambiguidade do que não é: romance ou reportagem.
Ruralidade e Alfabetização financeira no interior do Ceará
Authors: Silva dos Reis Maria Vanessa , Campos Robério Telmo
Published: October 2023

Considerando a crescente complexidade de transações financeiras diárias ante panoramas macroeconômicos sempre mais desafiadores, a evidência  do analfabetismo financeiro, não apenas, suscita pontos importantes para a política, mas, também, tem implicações no comportamento financeiro daquele que vive na zona rural de  economias emergentes, pois são alvos fáceis da assimetria de informações. Este estudo  tem como locus de pesquisa a zona rural do Município de Capistrano – Ceará, com vistas a analisar o nível de alfabetização financeira do meio rural, uma vez que estes possuem participação significativa na economia local e brasileira. Com efeito, pretendeu-se alcançar este objetivo por meio da identificação dos perfis socioeconômico e demográfico da pessoa rural capistranense, da análise do perfil financeiro e da mensuração do nível de alfabetização financeira. A coleta de dados se deu por meio de demanda direta de campo, com a aplicação de 175 questionários no ambiente sob análise. Como método, recorreu-se à análise de clusters, com a hipótese, constante na literatura internacional, de que o cidadão residente no meio rural possui baixa propensão a integrar o grupo com alto nível de alfabetização financeira. Os resultados demonstraram que os pesquisados guardam baixo nível de alfabetização financeira, partindo da formação de três grupos homogêneos na análise de agrupamentos (baixo, médio e alto nível de alfabetização financeira). Tais resultados tornam-se relevantes para o desenvolvimento de estratégias ou ações focalizadas para o meio rural e suas especificidades.
Microbiological and Nutritional Analyses of Soybean Cake (Awara) and Camel Milk Cheese (Chukwui) Local Snacks, Vended in Kano Metropolis- Nigeria
Authors: Idris, A.  , Dabo, N.T. P.
Published: October 2023

A study on the microbiological and nutritional composition of soybean cake (Awara) and camel- milk cheese (Chukwui) vended in Kano metropolis was carried out between September 2014 and March 2015. Two hundred samples were subjected to microbiological evaluation using standard procedures. Selective media were used to isolate some specific pathogens, and antibiotic sensitivity profiles of the isolates were determined using the disc-diffusion method. Proximate analyses were also carried out on 50 representative samples using the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC. Results obtained indicated that soybean cake had mean aerobic mesophilic bacterial count of 1.37×103 cfu/g, mean fungal count of 2.37×104 cfu/g and mean coliform count of 17.65 cells/g compared to camel-milk cheese which had higher aerobic mesophilic bacterial count of 4.50×104 cfu/g, mean fungal count of 5.93×104 cfu/g and mean coliform count of 42.70 cells/g. Pathogenic bacteria isolated from the samples include Escherichia coli 13(50.00%), Staphylococcus aureus 8(30.77%) and Salmonella typhi 5(19.23%). S. aureus exhibited the highest antibiotic resistance compared to the other pathogens isolated. Proximate analysis revealed that soybean cake had higher mean percentages for moisture, protein, fat, fibre and ash than Camel-milk cheese. The isolation of some pathogenic agents from these snacks point to a potentially negative implication on public health, this suggests the need for more hygienic vigilance in the preparation and handling of these snacks.
Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Mangifera indica Extracts
Authors: Mohammed, A. H.  , Na’inna, S. Z.  , Yusha’u, M.  , Salisu, B.  , Adamu, U.  , Garba, S. A
Published: October 2023

Mangifera indica leaves are used for the treatments of various ailments in folklore medicine. This research was aimed to determine phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of leaves extracts of Mangifera indica. Powdered leaves of Mangifera indica were extracted with water, ethanol and chloroform solvents via percolation method. The extracts were tested for antibacterial activity against clinical isolates of Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi A and Salmonella Paratyphi B using agarwell diffusion method. The extracts were further subjected to phytochemical tests for the presence of secondary metabolites using standard procedures. Results of the sensitivity test showed that highest zone of inhibition was observed in ethanolic extract with 13mm for S. Paratyphi A, 11mm for S. Paratyphi B, and 10mm for S. Typhi, followed by aqueous extract with 11mm for S. Paratyphi B and 10mm for S. Typhi. S. Paratyphi A, was resistant to both aqueous and chloroform extract of M. indica while S. Paratyphi B was onlyresistant to chloroform extract. Results of phytochemical screening indicated the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, tannins and phenols.