bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Has Authorship in the Decolonizing Global Health Movement Been Colonized?
Authors: Rees Chris A. , Rajesh Gouri , Manji Hussein K. , Shari Catherine , Kisenge Rodrick , Keating Elizabeth M. , Ogbuanu Ikechukwu U. , Igunza Kitiezo Aggrey , Omore Richard , Manji Karim P.
Published: June 2023

Background: Decolonization in global health is a recent movement aimed at relinquishing remnants of supremacist mindsets, inequitable structures, and power differentials in global health.
Objective: To determine the author demographics of publications on decolonizing global health and global health partnerships between low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs).
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of publications related to decolonizing global health and global health partnerships from the inception of the selected journal databases (i.e., Medline, CAB Global Health, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science) to November 14, 2022. Author country affiliations were assigned as listed in each publication. Author gender was assigned using author first name and the software genderize.io. Descriptive statistics were used for author country income bracket, gender, and distribution.
Findings: Among 197 publications on decolonizing global health and global health partnerships, there were 691 total authors (median 2 authors per publication, interquartile range 1, 4). Publications with author bylines comprised exclusively of authors affiliated with HICs were most common (70.0%, n = 138) followed by those with authors affiliated both with HICs and LMICs (22.3%, n = 44). Only 7.6% (n = 15) of publications had author bylines comprised exclusively of authors affiliated with LMICs. Over half (54.0%, n = 373) of the included authors had names that were female and female authors affiliated with HICs most commonly occupied first author positions (51.8%, n = 102).
Conclusions: Authors in publications on decolonizing global health and global health partnerships have largely been comprised of individuals affiliated with HICs. There was a marked paucity of publications with authors affiliated with LMICs, whose voices provide context and crucial insight into the needs of the decolonizing global health movement.
Os estudos de John Dewey e o construto da metacognição
Authors: Boszko Camila , Rosa Cleci Teresinha Werner da , Delord Gabriela Carolina Cattani
Published: June 2023

Por metacognição entendem-se os processos pelos quais os sujeitos regulam e controlam o seu pensamento. Embora se tenha clareza sobre sua origem, associando-a ao psicólogo americano John Flavell na década de 1970, as bases teóricas que sustentam esse entendimento ainda permanecem pouco discutidas na literatura. A partir de um movimento voltado a identificar tais aportes teóricos, estrutura-se o presente texto, de natureza teórica e bibliográfica, tendo como objetivo tecer aproximações entre o entendimento de metacognição, nos termos introduzidos por Flavell e ampliados por Ann Brown, e as discussões sobre reflexão anunciadas por John Dewey. Essa compreensão se revela importante uma vez que os estudos mais recentes no campo educacional têm enfatizado essa natureza reflexiva da metacognição, mostrando sua relevância na formação e atuação de professores, bem como nos processos de aprendizagem dos diferentes componentes curriculares.
Cemitério das Irmandades:
Authors: Duarte Larissa Bitar
Published: June 2023

O Cemitério das Irmandades da cidade de Jaguarão (RS) possui em seu espaço tumular um acervo histórico cultural e identitário que permite uma leitura dos processos culturais inseridos no século XIX, dentro desse contexto da morte, dos mitos e dos ritos fúnebres é que se desenha o espaço tumular nas questões da arte e das evidências apresentadas em seus mausoléus suntuosos e cheios de alegorias da época, diante do exposto cenário, o artigo tem o objetivo de analisar, refletir sobre a transformação do espaço cemiterial no cemitério das Irmandades criando um produto turístico cultural, onde o roteiro de visitação, promoverá a importância da preservação do bem, em que sua valorização manterá viva a memória e a identidade do povo de Jaguarão, enaltecendo a história, a arquitetura e a paisagem cultural. Para o desenvolvimento desta pesquisa a identificação, caracterização e análise da arte tumula, assim como o levantamento bibliográfico forma essenciais para a obtenção de um cenário histórico que atravessa gerações e preserva as tradições dos enterramentos.
Assessment of Perceived Health Competencies among Nursing Students and its Correlation with Self-Esteem - A Multi Institutional Study
Authors: Nazir Musarat , . Saeedullah , Ilyas Muhammad , Ali Hayat , Ali Sardar , Sultan Amir
Published: June 2023

Background: Perceived health competency is a measure that predicts the behavior and outcome of individuals and enhances the self-confidence level of health care providers, while self-esteem is the skills and emotions that show the individual how to respect and not underestimate themselves. Aim: To determine the prevalence of perceived health competencies among nursing students and to investigate its relationship with self-esteem. Method: The study was conducted in the ten nursing institutes of Khyber Pukhtankhwa from December 2022 to February 2023. The design was cross-sectional analytical having sample size of 358 using sample random sampling method. The instruments used to assess perceived health competency were the perceived health competence scale (PHC) and the Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire. Pearson correlation was used for association of self-esteem and perceived heath competencies. Results: Among the participants, the majority of the students were male (58.1%) compared to female students (41.9%). The level of perceived health competencies among majority (72%) nursing students was higher (72%). The level of self-esteem among majority (78%) of the participants was average. Furthermore, the findings revealed that health competency (behavior) were strongly associated with self-esteem (r = 0.089), while outcome was moderately correlated with self-esteem (r = 0.039). Conclusion: Nursing students health competencies (behavior) were higher among nursing students, which are strongly correlated with self-esteem, which will promote health-promoting behaviors among nurses. Furthermore, postgraduate students outclass other students in self-esteem and health competencies. Practical implication: Nursing students with low perceived health competence may be at risk of low self-esteem. Low self-esteem affects the health-promoting behaviors of students, which will affect their academic and clinical competencies and, in the long term, affect the quality of care and patient outcomes. Keywords: Self-esteem, health education, health behaviors, perceived health competencies, health promotion, nursing students
Developing a problem-based learning module on organs of movement of animals and human theme, humans and the environment sub-theme, for thematic learning to improve fifth-grade students' critical thinking
Authors: Wakhidiani Dian , Dwi Yulianti  , Widodo Sugeng
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to develop a valid problem-based thematic learning module on the theme of organs of movement of animal and human, sub-theme of humans and the environment, practical and effective in improving students' critical thinking. The type of research and development used refers to the R&D theory of Borg and Gall. The population of this research was Sriwijaya 1 Public Elementary School, Bandar Mataram District, Central Lampung Regency with a target of 2 educators. The sample of this study was 31 students in class VA and 32 students in VB at Sriwijaya 1 Public Elementary School Sub-district who were selected through purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques in the form of observation, questionnaires, and tests. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive and quantitative analysis. Then quantitative analysis with t test and proportion test to test the effectiveness. The results of this study indicated that thematic teaching materials based on problem-based learning models developed using Borg and Gall's R&D steps of thematic learning for fifth graders of Elementary School. Theme 1 with sub-theme 2 were feasible and effective in improving students' critical thinking.
COI gene analyses of the Daghestan pine vole (Microtus daghestanicus Shidlovsky, 1919) population from northeastern Turkey
Authors: ÇETİNTÜRK Derya
Published: June 2023

Daghestan pine vole (Microtus daghestanicus Shidlovsky, 1919) is spread in Caucasia, Turkey and Northwestern Iran and distribution of this species is limited to Northeastern Anatolia in Turkey. Few molecular studies on M. daghestanicus have been performed so far, and it was analysed in this study with the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) region and compared with other Terricola species (Microtus subterraneus and Microtus majori) and other Microtus species found in its distribution area (Microtus arvalis and Microtus mystacinus). For this purpose, mean genetic distance values and fixation index values were calculated. Also, Bayesian Inference tree and Median-joining network were constructed. The acquired results showed that M. daghestanicus was clearly separated in the Pleistocene Period and was closer to M subterraneus than M. majori in the subgenus Terricola.
Rediscovery of an ancient herbarium for Turkish botanical history: Bolu Girls Village Institute Herbarium
Authors: İKİNCİ Nursel
Published: June 2023

Bolu Girls’ Village Institute Herbarium (Bolu Kız Köy Enstitüsü Herbaryumu) was founded in 1953 by Muhittin Fehmi Özgen. It is one of the earliest herbaria of the Turkish Republic. The herbarium was part of the natural history collections of the school which also included insects, minerals, and fossils. The herbarium initially contained around 2500 specimens within 72 cardboard boxes. Additionally, specimens from this herbarium were sent to İstanbul University Department of Biology Herbarium (ISTF) and around 600 specimens to the herbarium of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E). In 2006, we received 567 plant specimens in five boxes. The plants were mainly collected from Bolu and neighboring provinces between 1953 and 1958. The herbarium collection contains one bryophyte specimen and three seedless vascular plants. The remaining taxa belong to gymnosperms and angiosperms. The herbarium labels were prepared both in Latin and Turkish. Majority of the specimens have identification up to family and genus level and a small number of them up to species level. This herbarium remained largely unknown to Turkish botanists. Therefore, we think it is valuable to provide detailed information about the history and the content of the herbarium. The information given here not only will contribute to our knowledge about the natural history collections of Turkey but also to the education history of the Turkish Republic.
THE NIN-LIKE PROTEIN (NLP) FAMILY IN COMMON BEAN: GENOME-WIDE IDENTIFICATION, EVOLUTION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSIS
Authors: BÜYÜK İlker , OKAY Aybüke , AKSOY Taner , ARAS Sumer
Published: June 2023

One of the plant-specific transcription factor families that play an important role in responses to nitrogen deficiency is NODULE INCEPTION-like (NIN-like) proteins (NLPs). However, the properties and evolutionary relationships of NIN genes in P. vulgaris, which enable nodule formation naturally, have not been studied yet. 12 Pvul-NIN genes have been identified in this study and the approximate positions of these genes have been determined. At the same time, several biochemical and physicochemical properties of NIN-like proteins have been elucidated. Comparisons between both monocot and dicot, but also nodule binding and non-nodule binding species were considered when investigating the evolutionary relationships of NIN genes. 16 duplication events (14 segmental and 2 tandem) have been shown to play a role in the expansion of the NIN gene family in P. vulgaris. In addition, comparative expression analysis of NIN genes was performed by processing publicly available RNAseq data and different levels of Pvul-NIN gene expression under both salt and drought stress were detected, suggesting the roles of Pvul-NIN gene for abiotic stress response. Expression levels of NIN genes have also been investigated in different plant tissues and have been shown to be intensely expressed in nodules and root tissues. This is the first study on the in-silico detection and characterization of Pvul-NIN genes to examine gene expression levels in common bean. The results could therefore provide the basis for future studies of functional characterization of Pvul-NIN genes.
Asfalt Kaplamalarda Bitüm Oranına Bağlı Olarak Sıkıştırma Sıcaklığının Etkisinin Marshall Deneyi Parametreleri ile İncelenmesi
Authors: ARAZ Nazlı Gül , AKSOY Atakan , ASLAN Mustafa Taha , İSKENDER Erol
Published: June 2023

Asfalt kaplamaların sıkıştırma sıcaklığının kontrol altına alınması kaplamadan beklenen performansın sağlanması açısından en önemli konulardan birisidir. Tasarım ve üretim aşamalarında ne kadar dikkat edilse de serme ve sıkıştırma aşamalarında karışım sıcaklığında bir miktar homojensizlikler ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada aşınma tabakası tip 1A’ya göre dizayn edilmiş yoğun gradasyonlu asfalt kaplamalar için optimum bitüm içeriği %5,1 olarak hesaplanmış, bu değerinin altında ve üstünde (4,8; 4,9; 5,0; 5,0; 5,2; 5,3; 5,4) bitüm oranlarında hazırlanan asfalt karışımlar 143 °C ve 137 °C sıkıştırma sıcaklığında imal edilmiştir. Asfalt karışım örnekleri pratik yoğunluk, akma, stabilite ve Marshall oranı parametreleri ile değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, 143 °C sıkıştırma sıcaklığında 137 °C’ye göre daha yüksek Marshall stabilite değerlerinin elde edilebildiği, optimum bitüm oranından daha yüksek artan değerlerde bitüm oranının artmasıyla akma değerlerinin artmakta olduğu ve 143 °C sıkıştırma sıcaklığında 137 °C değerine göre daha düşük akma değerleri oluştuğu gözlemlenmiştir. Stabilite değerlerindeki standart hatanın 143 °C sıcaklıkta daha düşük olduğu, sıkıştırma işlemi yapılırken, homojenlik anlamında, düşük sıcaklıklarda daha çok dikkat edilmesi gerektiği anlaşılmıştır.
Intervenciones Psicoeducativas en Adultos: un análisis de la experiencia vivida desde la comunidad
Authors: Garcés Brito Nicolas Ignacio , Hernández Labarca Isidora Mariela , Liaño Mussa María Jesús , Rogers Alcalde Catalina María , Tanida Becerra Kyomi Isidora
Published: June 2023

El siguiente trabajo busca comprender la percepción de una comunidad parroquial sobre la implementación de psicoeducaciones basada en la promoción de salud mental, mediante la intervención de talleres, diálogo participativo y la interacción persona a persona. Se destaca la necesidad de la promoción de salud mental en sus diferentes dimensiones como un tema imperante, debido a los preocupantes índices del deterioro de la salud mental en los últimos años, acentuados posterior a la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2. Para ello, se planificaron diez talleres basados en las necesidades educativas pesquisadas de la comunidad y se evaluaron los resultados, a través de una encuesta diseñada por los encargados de dichos talleres. Los resultados permiten el desglose en conceptos de la experiencia vivida por la comunidad, exponiendo un aprendizaje significativo y un aumento de la autopercepción de bienestar de los misma. Es por ello que se sugieren las intervenciones psicoeducativas como una herramienta óptima para la promoción de salud mental.
Climate variability and agricultural productivity in Uganda
Authors:   School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Babyenda Peter , Kabubo-Mariara Jane ,   School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; executive director of PEP, Nairobi, Kenya, Odhiambo Sule ,   School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Published: June 2023

Uganda’s climate is changing in terms of rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, leading to extreme meteorological conditions such as prolonged drought, floods and landslides. Yet the majority (68%) of Ugandans rely largely on rain-fed agriculture, which is affected by climate variability. This study therefore investigates the effect of climate variability on agricultural productivity in Uganda by combining long-term climate data, sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and six waves of the Uganda National Panel Survey (UNPS) spanning the period 2009 to 2019. Trends and the regression analysis estimated with panel data confirm the existence of climate variability, as well as the vulnerability of farming households across Uganda. The empirical results indicate a significant U-shaped impact of precipitation variability on agricultural productivity. This tends to suggest that, as variability in precipitation intensifies, farming households will adapt to the changing precipitation and thereby improve their productivity. The regional and crop-specific analysis show that, relative to other regions of the country, Eastern Uganda is likely to be the region affected the most, while beans and banana are likely to be affected more by climate variability compared to other crops such as maize and cassava. The study thus recommends measures aimed at encouraging farmers to adapt and increase agricultural productivity. There is a need to strengthen the provision of extension services and inform farmers about climate variability
Evaluating households’ willingness to pay for private water supply services in Wakiso District, Uganda
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa., Ssebaggala Moses , Karuaihe Selma ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Published: June 2023

Accessing water supply services remains a serious challenge in Wakiso District in Uganda, where most households travel long distances to collect water – a process that threatens their health, productivity and economic wellbeing. Although addressing this challenge requires huge financial investment, the value households attach to accessing private water supply services at their premises is not clear. This study used data from 243 households to determine their willingness to pay (WTP) for private water supply services. The analysis applied the Heckman model to check for sample selection bias, and the contingent valuation method (CVM) to estimate the WTP. The mean WTP was estimated at UGX 203.07 (USD 0.06) per 20 litre jerry can. Socioeconomic and demographic factors that influence WTP were also determined. These findings could guide the design of policies on sustainable water supply and cost recovery in the long run.
Impact of the adoption of residue retention on household maize yield in northern Zambia
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa., Maseko Sulinkhundla , Karuaihe Selma ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa., Jourdain Damien ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa and Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD).
Published: June 2023

Evaluating the impact of agricultural practices helps policymakers and farmers in their decisionmaking. In Zambia, most households depend on agricultural activities, in particular maize production. This paper examines the impact of the adoption of residue retention on households’ maize yield in northern Zambia. We used the propensity score matching (PSM) method. By using the probit model, we also determined the factors that influence the adoption of residue retention. The results show that adopting residue retention has a positive and significant net effect on household maize yield. Residue retention traps moisture in the soil and improves soil structure. This suggests that a greater focus on this aspect is required to encourage more farmers to adopt residue retention to improve maize yield. Government policies can be structured to promote residue retention among smallholder farmers.
Burkholderia cepacia Vertebral Osteomyelitis Following Cesarean Section: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Kalash Suha , Kanafani Zeina A.
Published: June 2023

The Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) initially emerged as an important opportunistic pathogen in patients with predisposing lung disease. Bcc infections outside the respiratory tract are less common, although their incidence has been increasing particularly in immunocompromised patients. We herein describe the case of a healthy young woman who started experiencing low back pain 2 weeks after an uncomplicated cesarean section. She was found to have vertebral osteomyelitis at T12-L1. CT guided biopsy was performed, and cultures grew Bcc. She was treated with 3 weeks of meropenem and 5 weeks of oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole with good response. No surgical intervention was warranted. We also performed a review of the literature on other existing reports. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of Bcc vertebral osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient following an obstetric procedure.
Aloe Vera for Protects Skin Tissues from The Damaging Impacts of Ultraviolet Radiation
Authors:   Medical Biophysics - Biomedical Equipment, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology-October 6 University. Giza, Egypt., Ahmed Dr. Hala M. , Nasr Eldin Dr. Mohamed S. ,   Radiology and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology-October 6 University. Giza, Egypt.
Published: June 2023

When Overexposure to sun UV radiation leads to skin damage and increases the risk of skin cancer; thus, it is a factor in aging, which accelerate skin aging and increases the risk of skin cancer. To determine the Photoprotective potential was evaluated by biomechanical measurements of tissue and histopathological examination of the skin. Showed The skin group irradiated with exposed for 4 h to UV (UV lamps, wavelength 365 nm, power 6 W) without Aloe vera showed significant biomechanical measurements of tissues and histopathological change and showed skin necrosis of dermal collagen. The Treatment with Aloe vera protected skin tissues against UV exposure for 4 h to UV light (UV lamps, wavelength 365 nm, power 6 W damage by biomechanical measurements of tissues restoring histopathological changes. The extracted Aloe vera is shown.
Legal Framework on Compensation for Wrongful Conviction in Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis with Washington and England Laws
Authors: Aamer Amina , Ayub Khaliq , Khan Rimsha
Published: June 2023

Wrongful convictions are a pervasive problem in Pakistan's criminal justice system, leaving victims without adequate redress for the injustices they have suffered which inevitably undermines the credibility of the country's criminal justice system. The objectives of the study at hand were to identify the key features of compensation frameworks, their effectiveness to redress the harms of wrongfully convicted persons and to recommend some appropriate legislative designs in the context of the criminal justice system in Pakistan. The qualitative research methodology was adopted and a comparative analysis of compensatory statutes of the US and UK has been taken into consideration. This study not only contributes to the literature on wrongful convictions and compensation but is also momentous for policymakers and legal practitioners, other stakeholders in Pakistan and other jurisdictions grappling with this issue. This study concludes streamlined monetary compensation, counseling and support services to redress the harms that are caused to innocent persons due to wrongful convictions. Additionally, the compensation process for wrongful convictions should be easily accessible, timely, and non-adversarial.
Academic Motivation and Engagement: A Correlational Study of Students’ Perspective at Secondary School Level
Authors: Muhammad Noor , Siddique Ahsaan , Jabeen Sofia , AKhtar Muhammad Sohail
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the quantitative correlational study was to investigate the association between students' academic motivation and academic engagement. This study included 600 10th-grade students who were selected at random from 20 secondary schools in the district Lahore. The data from selected students were gathered using two research instruments. The independent sample t-test, Pearson r, and linear regression were used to analyze the data. As r =.781 (p > 0.01), the findings demonstrated a strong and significant correlation between academic motivation and students' academic engagement. As a result, students' academic engagement was positively impacted by academic motivation. Academic motivation and academic engagement of students differed significantly by gender. Policy makers, teachers, and scholars are advised to pay particular consideration to each learner's level of academic engagement since it affects students' engagement with schoolwork.
Examining US Strategic Interests in South Asia: A Decade-Long Study of Triangular Relations (US-Pakistan-India) in the Post-Cold War Era
Authors: Elahi Muhammad Manzoor , Khan Ahmed Raza , Rizvi Aatir
Published: June 2023

This study is devoted primarily to the security priorities of the US towards South Asia in the post-Soviet decade of the 1990s. Indeed, the world witnessed the end of Cold war with the demise of Communist USSR. The United States, therefore, nourished more enthusiastically its inherent desire of a ‘New World Order’. For this purpose, South Asia again became a ‘land of desire’ for Washington to consolidate its preponderance in the strategically vital region of Asia. The research, therefore, delves into a decade long post-cold war security environment of South Asia by analyzing the US policies towards India and Pakistan. The study uses a qualitative methodology that includes a systematic review of existing literature and primary sources, including official documents and statements to identify the important factors that have influenced US strategic partnerships in South Asia and concludes that contemporary Indo-US strategic partnership has its roots since the end of cold war.
Incorporating BIM into the Academic Curricula of Faculties of Architecture within the Framework of Standards for Engineering Education
Authors:   Building Information Modelling and Management Master Program, SVU, Syria, .. Lara ,   Tishreen University, Syria,   Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Thákurova 7, Prague 6, Czech Republic, .. Rana , Dlask Petr
Published: June 2023

Governments and the architectural, engineering, and construction industry (AEC) around the world have paid great attention to the application of Building Information Modeling in their projects due to the many advantages it offers, which called on educational institutions to include BIM in their curricula and to qualify new graduates with the competencies and expertise necessary to keep pace with development and to supply the cadres of AEC companies.This research presents educational frameworks and current approaches to integrating BIM into educational curricula around the world, and critical success factors for integrating BIM into education. In this research, an educational BIM framework was proposed based on the research and studies presented in the BIM and Education field and a detailed work plan based on engineering standards (ABET – NARS) for the BIM integrating process in the Faculty of Architecture - Damascus University. The work plan was based on a gradual transition for BIM integration, starting from the first year to the fifth year within three levels.The proposed framework was verified by the academics at the Faculty of Architecture - Damascus University through conducting qualitative interviews to evaluate and improve the framework Comments were taken into account when developing the final proposal. At the end of the research, many recommendations and future directions were presented.
Global Economic Outlook: Scenario Analysis for 2023 and Tendencies
Authors: Colares Jose Carlos De Souza , Neves Henrique De Castro , De Souza Jose Lopes , Piana Bruno Botelho , Souza Edney Costa
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this article was to map the most likely scenario for the year 2023, given the economic prospects in the world, and to project tendencies. To this end, a documental analysis was carried out based on studies made available by organizations and institutes specialized in global economic analysis. The applied method was the exploratory and the technical procedure was the bibliographic and descriptive, using a quali-quantitative technique to analyse and qualify the data. To operationalize the research, the material obtained was manipulated for subsequent tabulation and construction of graphics and tables using the Microsoft Excel application. Among the main elements used to identify the economic impacts, we can quote: (i) the COVID-19 pandemic, (ii) the main tendencies of the economy in the post-pandemic world, (iii) the economic policies adopted by countries in combating to the crisis, and (iv) the behaviour of wage dynamics in this context. The results showed that the economic crisis aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a global economic recession, severely affecting the cost of living. In the field of tendencies, there was the expectation of low economic growth and restrictive policies that are causing an increase in interest rates. In the labour market, the outlook is for a low supply of workforce with repercussions on wage dynamics, which should remain below the values practiced before the health crisis. The possible solution will depend on the willingness of the countries to promote cooperation to provide priority assistance to the most vulnerable classes and the ability to stabilize prices, avoiding greater pressure on inflation and interest rates, with a direct impact on wages.
EFFECT OF MOBILE MONEY ON THE SAVING BEHAVIOR OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD: EVIDENCES FROM DINAJPUR DISTRICT OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Yeasmin Rozina , Hossen Maruf , Azad Fariha , Devnath Subrata , Shoikot Shakiul , Ahmad Babor
Published: June 2023

Mobile money is now extensively acknowledged in Bangladesh. This study tries to explore the ultimate effect of the mobile money use on the saving behavior in the rural low income households. For this purpose, this study applies cross sectional data of 200 samples. The data is collected from direct interview using simple random sampling in the sadar upazila of Dinajpur district. Logistic model and the two stage least square model are applied to identify the factors and effect of mobile money adoption on the saving behavior. The findings reveal that mobile money service adopters have higher degree of propensity to save compared to the non adopters. It also notifies that mobile money service adopter has 2 times higher propensity to save than non adopters. Moreover, rural residents have also higher propensity to save compared to the urban. This study suggests the mobile money services should be properly managed to stable financial inclusion in accordance with income groups, regional and social diversity. This may also helps to reduce the differences among the rural- urban and different income groups also by moving towards achieving sustainable goals.
Adoption of Innovative Extension Advisory Services for Management of Problematic Soil (Acidic Soil) in Niger State
Authors: Ibrahim Mohammed , Salihu Ibrahim , Abubakar Abdullahi , Osunde Akim
Published: June 2023

The paramount means of sustaining crop management is a "healthy" soil. This implies that a healthy soil will produce healthy crop that have optimum vigor and are less susceptible to pests. This necessitated the conduct of this study, which examined the adoption of innovative extension advisory service on management of problematic soil (acidic soil). Multi-stage sampling techniques was used to select 180 project farmers; primary data were elicited from the respondents with interview schedule from June to July 2021. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. The results how that mean age was 44 years and average household size of 14 persons. Majority (97.2%) were married while about 65% had no formal education. The most extension advisory services adopted by maize farmers for management of problematic soil were agric, lime and NPK with the mean value of (X ̅=4.0), application of agric. lime 3 weeks before planting with the mean value of (X ̅=3.9) ranked first and second respectively while for soybean spacing 5cm by 75cm (X ̅=3.9) was mostly adopted. The major problem faced by the respondent in the study area in terms of innovation adoption was low income level of the respondents which was economic factors with the agein value .739 and banditry attacked with agein value of .611 which was cultural factors. The study recommended that OCP Africa should be encouraged by the project coordinators to establish one of their One Stop Shop across the study areas to enhance the utilization of this innovation.
A prospective and observational study on maternal and fetal outcome in antepartum hemorrhage at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Mandal Ratan , Nopany Sripriya , Pan Avijit , Das Brahmarshi , Dey Tania , Hoque Injamam
Published: June 2023

Background: Antepartum hemorrhage (APH) in our country is a frequent problem due to various reasons. This event affects maternal physical and mental health, fetal health, family health, social impact, and countries burden at large. We have conducted the study to find out the precise effect on maternal and fetal health.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to find out the socio-demographic variables of study population and analyze mother and fetal outcome and complications of antepartum bleeding in Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, Midnapore Medical College and Hospital.

Materials and Methods: This prospective and observational study done for 1 ½ year (April 2021–September 2022), estimated sample size of 100 fulfilling study criteria. Data collected included maternal age, parity, gestational age, delivery pattern, complications after delivery, and fetal complications.

Results: In the present study, 92% of patients were booked, maximum number of women presented at 34–36+6 weeks of gestation (34%) followed by 37–39+6 weeks of gestation (28%), mean age of population was 20–24 years, commoner in multipara (66%), stillbirth occurred in 14% of cases, 51% had associated risk factors, 21% suffered from postpartum hemorrhage, 70% of patients required blood transfusion, 91% delivered by cesarean section, zero maternal death, 67% were premature, and 81% were low birth weight.

Conclusion: As most of the cases presented late, already complications had occurred. Thus, APH is known to be associated with maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Complications can be minimized by early detection and by proper and prompt management. Proper equipped obstetric and neonatal wards with multidepartmental management facilities can improve mother and perinatal well-being. Routine antenatal visits, timely cesarean sections, timely referral, and correction of anemia with good ICU and NICU facilities can lower the maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.
Knowledge about occupational exposure to needlestick injuries and its prevalence among health-care providers of a tertiary care teaching hospital - A cross-sectional study
Authors: Ahir Vijay , Jasani Pratik , Nimavat Jaykumar , Dadwani Roma
Published: June 2023

Background: Needlestick injury (NSI) is an occupational health hazard and it is most common among health-care workers (HCWs). In India, 20,000 incidents of NSIs are estimated annually by the ICMR.

Aims and Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of NSIs, knowledge of NSI prevention, and factors affecting NSIs among HCWs.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at C U Shah Medical College and Hospital, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India, from July 01, 2022, to August 31, 2022. The study population included resident doctors and nursing staff working at the hospital. Out of 116 resident doctors, 110 were selected according to their convenience. Similarly, out of 187 nursing staffs, 150 were selected. Total study participants were 260. Data were collected using personal interviews through pretested, close-ended structured questionnaire which was filled by interviewer. The data extracted were tabulated; statistical analysis was performed; and frequencies, percentages, and prevalence were calculated using Microsoft Excel version 21.

Results: This study found that the prevalence of NSIs was 58%. Knowledge regarding occupational exposure to NSIs as well as its preventive measures were high among study participants. Awareness about its reporting and post-exposure prophylaxis following NSIs was low among study participants.

Conclusion: Display of standard operating procedures in high-risk clinical setting and periodic training of preventive measures among health-care providers will make them more attentive to NSIs.
Analysis of adverse drug events collected through active surveillance in pediatric patients of a tertiary care teaching hospital of Anand district
Authors: Bhatt Riddhi , Gajjar Bharat , Tandon Krutika
Published: June 2023

Background: Pediatric population is vulnerable to the development of adverse drug events (ADEs). Despite that, ADEs are less reported through passive surveillance methods. Less data are available to establish the effectiveness of active surveillance methods.

Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to analyze the ADEs collected through active surveillance in pediatric patients.

Materials and Methods: Prospective and observational study of 1 year was conducted in pediatric wards of Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand. The patients of age ranging from 1 month to 18 years (and caregivers) were asked about the development of new symptom which was unintended and harmful after the administration of medicines. The patients who developed the ADEs after admission or who were admitted with ADEs were included in the study. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel for descriptive analysis.

Results: Out of total 550 admissions, 35 ADEs (6.36%) were captured in 29 patients through active surveillance, whereas during the previous 4 years 17 ADEs (0.35%), out of 4846 admissions were reported through passive reporting. Out of 35 ADEs, the most common suspected drug group was antimicrobial agents (12, 34.29%) and the most common system affected was skin (15, 42.86%). Causality assessment by the World Health Organization – Uppsala Monitoring Center scale suggested that 62.86% ADEs were of possible type and by Naranjo’s scale 68.57% ADEs were of possible type. Based on the Hartwig and Siegel adverse drug reaction severity assessment scale, 71.43% ADEs were mild and 77.14% ADEs were of not preventable category by modified Schumock and Thornton criteria.

Conclusion: Active surveillance method is better at identifying ADEs than passive reporting. Strengthening of pharmacovigilance systems will help in the medication safety in the long run.
COATED POLYMERS -A REVIEW
Authors:   Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Marguta Alina , Mazurchevici Simona-Nicoleta ,   Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Nedelcu Dumitru ,   Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
Published: June 2023

The coating of polymers with different particles has become an important research direction due to the substantial increase in properties and implicitly the use of products in several industrial fields. The objectives of this review paper focus on polymers coating with different ceramic and metal micro particles. Thus, during the first part are presented the main methods of coating (with method detailing, advantages and disadvantages, usage materials and potential industrial applications). After this part the APS - atmospheric plasma spraying technology is detailed because it is one of the most used method. Going forward there are presented some studies from technical literature that analysed different aspects of powders coating onto biodegradable substrates (like polymer) such as structural and morphological analyses, tribological and adhesion tests, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, influence of process parameters and their optimization and so on. Thus, the present paper aims to briefly resum researchers' concerns on the coating of polymer-based materials, which has reached in the last period the attention due to their capability and functional applications.
BIOMIMETIC CELLULAR STRUCTURES FOR TURBINE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Authors:   Romanian Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbine COMOTI, Mandoc Andrei Cristian , Maier Raluca Lucia ,   Romanian Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbine COMOTI, Opran Constantin Gheorghe ,   University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Curti Vicenzo Delle ,   University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Lamanna Giuseppe ,   University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Published: June 2023

The research aim is to investigate cellular structures inspired from nature, in order to improve the internal structural resistance of turbine system components (e.g. hydroelectric and gas turbine blades, OGV-Outer Guide Vanes, nacelles, gearboxes) with reduced mass. The investigations were conducted at laboratory level, utilizing two 3D printing technologies to acquire the desired cellular structures which were further tested for tensile, bending and impact resistance. The first selected technology was Fused Deposition Modelling with Continuous Filament Fabrication to obtain 3D printed parts, which can be reinforced with continuous carbon, glass, or Kevlar fibers. The second technology used is Digital Light Processing 3D printing, which uses photopolymer liquid resin that cures under digital light source. The main motivation of utilizing the 3D printing technologies is the desire of implementing rapid prototyping in the final manufacturing of the turbine system components with structural topological optimization and improved structural and dynamic efficiency through biomimetic inspired structures. Conventional polymeric composite manufacturing technologies are sometimes restrictive in the geometries they can produce, and there is a chance that additive manufacturing can step in and help create internal structures that could not be obtained through conventional manufacturing methods. New developed structural architectures could be manufactured for a specific application through 3D printing which allows for a high level of customization parameters, including the possibility to use continuous carbon, glass and Kevlar fiber to create the geometrical pattern. All these, combined with conventional composite manufacturing technologies, could lead to obtain better end results.
CLAW FOR ROUND BALES
Authors:   Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Muscă Anghelache Gina Diana , Căpățână Gigel Florin ,   Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Potîrniche Maria Aurora ,   Dunarea de Jos University of Galati
Published: June 2023

The claw for round bales is an attachment to the base machine of a front loader. This is used in agriculture for handling of big sized straw bales. Arms opening respectively, closing, are performed with different speeds to allow claws removal from bales stack without damaging the nearby bales. The strong construction ensures handling of big sized bales. The needed force during transport is provided by two hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic safety valve. For making the transport systems used in agriculture, it is useful to make computer aided simulations, to obtain some virtual models for such equipment. This paperwork presents how the claw for round bales handling can be designed, starting from needed parameters (bale size, bale weight, lifting capacity, etc.) and farmer’s requirements. We went through the stages of computer aided engineering taking into account various requirements of the farmers. The claw for bales handling is attached to a front loader or a tractor based upon the equipment fleet the farmers own. The parametric modeling of the claw type attachment for round bales was done by using NX 7.5 specialized software. This software uses powerful tools for modeling, allowing the use of the most efficient techniques for advanced modeling – from explicit modeling of solids and surfaces to parametric and direct modelling.
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, MODELLED BY MEANS OF COLOURED PETRI NETS WITH COMPLEX COLOURS AND FUNCTIONS
Authors:   University of Oradea, Pop Alin , Blaga Florin-Sandu ,   University of Oradea, Ursu Mircea-Petru ,   University of Oradea, Hule Voichiţa ,   University of Oradea, Faur Monica ,   University of Oradea
Published: June 2023

The automated manufacturing systems are frequent within the modern manufacturing systems. This paper shows how the coloured Petri nets are used to assess a robotic manufacturing system, considering several versions of it. The system is made of three machines, and the workpieces are moved through the system by means of a conveyer-type transferring device. Three typed of workpieces are manufactured in this system. the modelling and simulation are made by means of coloured Petri nets. Within the first version, each workpiece type is manufactured on one machine. The loading and evacuation of the workpieces is made by means of an industrial robot for each machine. Within another version, a gantry-type robot serves all the three machines. Also, this paper analyses the case when the manufacturing of one workpiece is made on two machines. These versions were modelled by means of complex coloured Petri nets. The simulations were meant to point out any bottlenecks that may occur within the operation of the system. Using the time factor allowed to assess the system versions also for efficiency. Finally, the paper confirms that modelling and simulation with coloured Petri nets are very useful to assess the performances of the robot manufacturing systems.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE DISPLACEMENTS, EQUIVALENT ELASTIC STRAIN AND EQUIVALENT STRESS OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT AT DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES
Authors:   Constanta Maritime University, Stan Liviu-Constantin , Juganaru Daniela-Elena ,   Constanta Maritime University
Published: June 2023

This study presents the sizing calculation and the FEM analysis of the propeller shaft for three different operating modes. The propeller shaft has the role of supporting the engine and transmitting its rotating motion and is the most requested element in the structure of the shaft line. In scenario 1, a "fixed support" type constraint is applied at one end and the maximum torque given by the motor at the other end is applied to lock the propeller. Than to simulate scenario 2, apply the maximum thrust force to the propeller at one end, and the "fixed support" constraint will be inserted at the end of the engine. And the 3 th scenario was the operating of propulsion system in normal mode. Comparing the results from the simulation of the three scenarios, it is observed that the maximum values recorded for displacement, equivalent elastic strain and equivalent stresses were recorded at the engine operation under normal conditions. In conclusion, although the scenarios were a bit exaggerated, the propeller shaft withstood the efforts, falling within the limit of elasticity. This demonstrates that the calculation method of propeller shafts is correct, and safe, as long as their size is not oversized.