bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of renal complications among hypertensive patients
Authors: M G Chithra , T Lakshmi Kantham , R Meena Kumari
Published: May 2022

Hypertension is a major public health problem due to its high prevalence all around the globe. If undetected and untreated it silently damages the heart, brain, kidney and eyes. This study deals about renal complications of hypertensive patients. Aim & Objective: To assess the prevalence of renal complications among hypertensive patients. Methodology: The hospital based cross sectional study was conducted at Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital, National Institute of Siddha.100 hypertensive patients who belong to the age group of 18-70 years were included based on the inclusion criteria. The evaluation was based on the questionnaire. Results: By analysing the study reports, out of 100 hypertensive patients, 19% patients had renal complications based on their report of urine routine, serum creatinine, blood urea, and their signs and symptoms. Observation of increased serum creatinine in the population was 19% and important observation in my study was 19% of the patients had proteinuria. Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of renal complications among the hypertensive patients were considerably low (19%). Male patients with higher age group, Non vegetarian diet, stressful life and those suffering from uncontrolled blood pressure developed renal complications.
Ayurvedic Management of Prameha: A Case Study
Authors: Deva Sachin , Khandare Sunil
Published: May 2022

Prameha is becoming a fearsome disease condition in a current scenario. It is known as silent killer in today’s society. Prameha is shleshma pradhana tridoshaja vyadhi which is characterised by frequent and turbid urination. It can be divided into three types based on doshik predominance which is also subdivided into further types they are Kaphaja into 10 types, Pittaja into 6 types, Vataja into 4 types which is also Avasthanusara bheda of this vyadhi. Based on the Chikitsa aspect it can be also classified as sthoola pramehi and krusha pramehi. Clinical feature of Prameha vyadhi correlates with Diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Mellitus is Global burden due to its mortality and morbidity. Inappropriate lifestyle and diet pattern is the root cause of diabetes mellitus. Present case study deals with a 67 years old male patient with increased frequency of micturition and excessive hunger, from 6 months with FBS level of 160 mg/dl. Ayurvedic diagnosis of Prameha was made based on pratyatma lakshana and managed with Pramehahara aushadha named Mamejaka ghanavati, with medicine strict diet control and regular exercise was advised up to 30 days. Patient was withdrawn from Tab Metformin 500 once a day with controlled FBS. Maximum improvement was noticed at the end of treatment. In this single case study, an attempt was made to control prameha vyadhi by identifying and avoiding risk factors and following strict diet according to Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Management of Amavata- A Case Report
Authors: Pote Anjali Rajesh , G Dipankar Digambar
Published: May 2022

Amavata is defined as the state in which simultaneously Vata and Ama gets aggravate and localizes in the Trik Sandhis and produces stiffness all over the body. Madhava emphasizes that it is a systemic disorder where digestive and metabolic mechanism are involved.  In modern science, it is been correlated to Rheumatoid arthritis. It is the most common form of chronic inflammation potentially crippling with multisystem involvement affecting approximately 1 % of adult population. Onset is between 30 and 50 years but can occur at any age and females are more prone. In present case study, 42 years female came with the complaints of multiple joint pain especially in major joints, on and off swelling over ankle and wrist joint since a year, morning stiffness for 1 hour, loss of appetite and constipation since 6 months, able to walk with the help of walker since 1 month, difficulty in performing the daily routine activity. Assessment was done based on subjective parameters and the investigations. In the treatment intervention we advised oral medications and Panchakarma therapy for 21 days duration. After the treatment marked result were obtained in the symptoms and patient was able to walk without walker and can perform her routine activities. Before treatment, walking time with walker for 20 feet was 40 second which got reduced to 10 second without walker. Hence Ayurvedic intervention provided good results and enhanced the quality of life.
Clinical characteristics based homeopathic Remedy Profiling of COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Aphale Parth , B Sharma Dharmendra , Yeola Gunvant , Khade Prashant , Bhonde Ramesh , Dilipkumar Patil Aditya
Published: May 2022

Objective: The objective of the study was to recognize core symptoms associated with COVID-19 positivity, its impact on mental health of patients and to identify indicated homeopathic remedies for COVID-19. Methods: In this pilot study, 25 confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted at Dedicated COVID Hospital (DCH) established under Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth campus took part in survey questionnaire entitled as “Health impact survey for clinical features and patient profiles of COVID 19: Based on Homoeopathic perspective” observed by three independent observers. Based on the survey, specificity and sensitivity of symptoms was analyzed by three independent physicians to perform remedy analysis in order to identify indicated homeopathic medicines for COVID-19 in mild to moderate cases. Results: A total of 25 patients were included in study. Out of 25, 16 patients did not have any co-morbidity while 9 patients had diabetes, blood pressure or thyroid as one of the co-morbidities. The mean age of the patients was 39.4 years ± 12.6 where mean age of patients without co-morbidity was significantly lower than the patients with co-morbidities. The major symptoms were found to be fever (76%), cough (76%), shortness of breath (72%), sore throat (56%), fatigue (80%), loss of smell (40%) and Loss of taste(48%). Likelihood ratio of a positive test was found to be higher for Loss of smell, Loss of taste and Cough. Mixed and contrasting responses were reported by the study subjects on mental health impact. Majority of patients showed mild negative impact on mental health. In remedy analysis total 6 homeopathic medicines were observed with most commonly indicated being Carbo vegetabilis (70.66%), Antimonium tartaricum (10.66%), Arsenic album (9.33%) and Bryonia alba Linn. (4%) in 30C potency. Conclusion: The observation from current study demonstrate that fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, loss of smell and Loss of taste are most common symptoms associated with COVID-19 and Carbo vegetabilis, Antimonium tartaricum, Arsenic album and Bryonia alba Linn. are most frequently indicated homeopathic medicines for COVID-19.
A case study on Ayurvedic management of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura w.s.r to Tiryaka Raktapitta
Authors: Chaudhari Atul L , A Kumbar Prakash , Krishna Rinjin G , Kajalben Patel
Published: May 2022

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura is an autoimmune disorder which is characterized by destruction and decrease in the number of platelets count due to the presence of autoantibodies directed against platelet.  There are two types of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura i.e. acute and chronic forms which are characterized by mucocutaneous bleeding such as oral mucosa, heavy menstrual bleeding or gastrointestinal bleeding and low platelet count with normal peripheral blood cells and smear. Clinical features of ITP are ecchymosis and petechiae or thrombocytopenia incidentally found on a routine CBC. Bleeding disorders are explained in classics under the heading of Raktapitta.  ITP can be correlated with Tiryaka Raktapitta as in this disorder. It is tridoshaja vayadhi and its manifestation will be subcutaneous bleeding. In this study, a 45 years old female patient had complaints of bleeding from gums and heavy menstrual bleeding for 4 years was treated with Guduchi Kwatha and Aamlaki churna, Shatavari churna, Vata churna, Nimba Arka, fresh Papaya patra swarasa for 6 months. Significant improvement was observed in patient condition and blood reports and platelet count is stable without any allopathic medications.
Evaluasi Identifikasi Kanker Serviks Berdasarkan Data Risiko Perilaku dengan Data Mining
Authors: Kusuma Edi Jaya , Nurmandhani Ririn , Handayani Sri
Published: May 2022

Kanker Serviks merupakan salah satu jenis kanker yang disebabkan oleh Human Papillomavirus atau HPV. Di Indonesia, kasus kemunculan kanker serviks berada di peringkat ke-2 dibawah kanker payudara. Kebutuhan akan deteksi dini kanker serviks sangat diperlukan, terlebih kemunculan kanker serviks dapat dikenali ketika kondisi kanker memasuki stadium akhir. Dengan pemanfaatkan teknologi serta berdasarkan data perilaku, penelitian ini mengusulkan identifikasi dini kanker serviks menggunakan kombinasi seleksi fitur information gain dan data mining. Implementasi dilakukan pada dataset Cervical Cancer Risk Behavioral. Metode information gain mampu menghasilkan 9 fitur utama yang akan digunakan dalam tahap evaluasi dengan data mining. Dari hasil evaluasi beberapa model data mining diketahui metode Naive Bayes mampu memberikan performa terbaik dengan pencapaian 93,21% akurasi, 96% sensitivitas, dan 83,33% spesifisitas. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunakan skema 9 atribut berdasarkan bobot information gain mampu memberikan peningkatan kemampuan model data mining dalam mengidentifikasikan kemunculan kanker serviks.
STUDY OF ACYLTRANSFERASE CONTENT IN DAIRY PRODUCTS
Authors: Bahdanava L. , Efimova E. , Dmitruk E. , Virina S. , Bahdanau I. , Smolyak T.
Published: May 2022

The article presents the results of studies to determine the content of acyltransferase in various groups of dairy products.
INVESTIGATION OF EFFECT OF BUTTERMILK IN COMBINED CREAM MIXTURE ON SOUR CREAM STORAGE STABILITY AND STABILITY
Authors: Chekanowa J. , Skokowa O. , Melekh T.
Published: May 2022

The effect of 10% and 40% buttermilk in the combined cream mixture on the storage capacity of sour cream with 10% and 20% fat by weight was investigated. Studied acid formation, intensity of hydrolysis and oxidation of different fat sour cream lipids based on mixtures of different component composition, development of fermenting lactic microorganisms of ready-made products depending on change of oxidation-reduction potential in the course of storage in standard temperature condition (4±2)оС within 45 days is also analyzed.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALITY OF MILK AS RAW MATERIAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHEESE
Authors: Golubenko T. , Razanova E.
Published: May 2022

Requirements for the quality of "raw milk" used for processing into dairy products are different. Depending on the purpose, type and technology of production of various dairy products, milk must have certain properties. The most important dairy product in human nutrition is cheese. Cheese contains all the nutrients of milk in concentrated form. It is a source of biologically complete protein, rich in fats and vitamins. The calcium and phosphorus salts it contains help to strengthen bone tissue. In this regard, cheeses should be included in the daily diet of various categories and age groups of the population, especially in regions with a difficult ecological situation. When producing any kind of cheese, an important place is given to the composition and properties of milk, processed raw materials. There is a special concept - "Cheese milk", so the organization of cheese production should begin with the study of milk, the characteristics of its properties and composition. In terms of density and acidity, milk from cows of all groups at different periods of calving met the requirements of DSTU for premium milk. The density of milk was in the range of 1.027-1.028 g / cm3, acidity 16.50-17.45 ° T, mass fraction of fat 4.11-4.43%, protein 3.25-3.29%. With an increase in the amount of fat in milk, the protein content decreased, the highest fat content was observed in cows of the fourth group (4.43%), while the group had the lowest protein content - 3.25%. The lowest indicators in terms of fat content of milk were in cows of the second group (4.11%), and in terms of protein content - the highest in the first group (3.29%). The higher the fat utilization, the lower the milk consumption per kg of cheese derived from it. They were the smallest in cows of autumn (7.29 kg) and spring (7.43 kg) calving, and the highest in cows of winter (8.05 kg) and summer (7.96 kg) calving. At the same time, the difference between the minimum and maximum indicators was 0.76 kg or 10.4%. Low milk costs per 1 kg of cheese obtained from it were found in autumn (7.29 kg) and spring (7.43 kg) calving cows, high in winter (8.05 kg) and summer (7.96 kg) calving cows.
BIOLOGICAL VALUE OF EDIBLE HEN EGGS SOLD ON THE MARKET OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Authors: Gordynets S. , Charniauskaya L. , Yakhnovets J.
Published: May 2022

The article presents the results of studies on the biological value of chicken eggs of various weight categories, developed at one of the domestic poultry farms in accordance with two regulatory documents. It has been established that eggs from modern poultry crosses have a high biological value, since they do not contain essential amino acids limiting the biological value and a balanced composition of essential amino acids. INAC of food chicken eggs samples differs from the standard by 0.35-0.47 units. The utilitarian coefficient of the amino acid composition is in the range of 0.68–0.77, the indicator of comparable redundancy is quite close to the standard and is 0.1–0.16. Of the studied weight categories, eggs of the highest category have the highest amino acid balance.

The high percentage of satisfaction of the daily requirement for essential amino acids (by 40.3–62.7 % with the consumption of 100 g of egg mass), as well as the high balance of the amino acid composition, allow us to conclude that modern chicken eggs sold on the market of the Republic of Belarus, are a valuable food product that provides consumers with all vital essential amino acids.
EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES CONTENT IN THE SAMPLES OF FUNCTIONAL FERMENTED MILK PRODUCTS
Authors: Golovach O. , Zhabanos N. , Furik N. , Babitskaya M. , Smaliak T.
Published: May 2022

The article provides the results of studies on the level of exopolysaccharides synthesis in fermented milk bioproducts made using lactic acid and probiotic cultures: the samples «Bifi-mult» made with the use of four consortium cultures, included in the dry concentrated starter culture «Probylact-6» the samples «Bifitat» made with the use of two consortium cultures included in the dry concentrated starter «Probylact-2», bio sour cream samples obtained using three consortium of microorganisms for the production of starter culture for bio sour cream.
THE USAGE OF THE POLYSPECIES CONCENTRATED STARTED CULTURE «OPTIMA» TB-M FOR QUARK PRODUCING WITH USING THE ACID-RENNET METHOD
Authors: Furyk N. , Lipen V. , Vasylenko S. , Novikava E. , Davydouskaya V. , Zhabanos N.
Published: May 2022

With the using of concentrated starter cultures «Optima» TV-M we have manufactured of quark by the acid-rennet method at two milk processing enterprises of the Republic of Belarus, at one enterprise – it was carried out twice. We used two batches of frozen and one batch of dry polyspecies concentrated starter cultures. The production was carried out on a Tewes Bis line. The productions were carried out in accordance with the technological documentation of the manufacturing plant. We obtained quark that corresponded to the requirements of STB 315 in terms of physicochemical and organoleptic indicators.
DEVELOPMENT OF A BACTERIAL STEERING STERE FOR A FODDER BALANCING CONCENTRATE «ECOBALANCE» FOR REGULATING MICROBIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN COW'S PEREASTERS AND INCREASING DAIRY PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: Soglaeva A. , Titova O. , Zhabanos N. , Furik N.
Published: May 2022

Researches of physiological and biochemical characteristics of microorganisms from the Republican collection of industrial strains of starter cultures and their bacteriophages were carried out. Strains of Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus fermentum was selected. Consortia of microorganisms for use in the starter culture to regulate microbiological processes in the proventriculus of cows was developed. The effect of various components of the filler on the ability of lactic acid microorganisms to develop in their presence was investigated. The procedure for introducing and mixing technology of the starter culture and dry components of the feed concentrate has been worked out.
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR MANUFACTURING OF NEW RANGE OF ICE CREAM AND SWEET CURD PRODUCTS WITH REDUCED CONTENT OF CARBOHYDRATE AND CALORIE
Authors: Sotchenko O. , Voitekhovich E.
Published: May 2022

The article presents the results of research in development of a new range of ice cream and sweet curd products with reduced carbohydrate and calorie content, including those with reduced sugar content, replacing sugar with sweeteners and low-lactose products. Based on the studies carried out, technical requirements were established for the quality and safety indicators of a new range of ice cream, masses and curd cheeses and amendments were developed to the state standards СТБ 2283-2016 and СТБ 1467-2017.
TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE PRODUCTION OF LIQUID DAIRY PRODUCTS FROM COMBINED DAIRY RAW MATERIALS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF FARM ANIMALS
Authors: Dmitruk E. , Efimova E. , Virina S.
Published: May 2022

The article presents the results of research on the technological process of production of liquid dairy products from combined dairy raw materials of various types of farm animals. The preferred modes of pasteurization and homogenization of combined dairy raw materials to obtain a finished product that meets the requirements of the TNPA are established.
DETECTION OF MARKERS OF LATENT TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION IN ULTRAPASTEURIZED MILK PRODUCED IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Authors: Lysenko A. P. , Kuchvalskiy M. V. , Yakobson E. I. , Krasnikova E. L. , Pritychenko A. N.
Published: May 2022

The genome of tuberculosis mycobacterium (MTB) was detected in ultrapasteurized milk from countries that have and do not have free status from bovine tuberculosis. Also cell wall deficient (CWD) MTB were isolated from all milk samples, that indicates latent tuberculosis infection in herds supplying milk to dairy enterprises.

It was found that ultrasmall (less than 0.22 μm) thermally stable protective forms of MTB were present in milk. They can restore viability as CWD MBT and possibly play a role in the induction of oncogenesis and other pathological conditions.

The existing criteria determining the status of herds do not allow the detection of latent tuberculosis infection, since persistent CWD (L-) forms of MBT do not cause the development of macroscopic changes and hypersensitivity to tuberculin. To identify the real situation in the herds, it is necessary to use PCR and to inoculate special nutrient media with blood and milk mixed with mycobacterial growth stimulants.
EFFICACY OF THE DRUG «SULFAPRIMUM 48 BT» AGAINST THE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS OF CARP
Authors: Herasimchyk V. A. , Koshnerau A. G. , Degtyarik S. M. , Polaz S. V. , Slabodnitskaya G. V.
Published: May 2022

Significant economic damage to pond farms is caused by infectious diseases of bacterial etiology of carp. When conducting therapy and chemoprophylaxis, it is necessary to take into account the sensitivity of the causative agents of bacterioses to antibiotics used in farms, to which resistance is gradually developing in bacteria. Therefore, the search for new highly effective and harmless means of treatment and prevention of aeromonosis is an urgent prob-lem of modern fish farming. The use of the veterinary preparation «Sulfaprimum 48 BT» for carp aeromonosis allows to obtain a high therapeutic effect and does not adversely affect the fish organism.
Оролбуйи худудларида ёш ҳайвонларнинг колибактериоз ва сальмонеллёз касалликларини кечиши
Authors: Элмуродов Б , Исмоилов У
Published: May 2022

Мазкур макрлада ёш уайвонлар орасида куп учрайдиган колибактериоз ва сальмонеллёз касалликларни кузилар орасида кечиши тугрисида маълумотлар келтирилган.
Паррандалар микоплазмоз ва сальмонеллёз касалликларининг патоморфологияси
Authors: Киямова З
Published: May 2022

Мацолада паррандаларнинг микоплазмоз ва сальмонеллёз касалликларининг кечиши, клиник белгилари ва патоморфологик узгаришлари ёритилган. Паррандалар организмида кечадиган патологик узгаришлар ва уларни дифференциал диагностикаси буйича маълумотлар келтирилган.
Қорақалпоғистон республикаси худудларида спонтан тейлериозни даволашдан олинган самарадорлик
Authors: Отегенова Ш , Джумамуратов А
Published: May 2022

Мақолада спонтан сигир думериозини даволаш бўйича ўтказилган тажрибалар натижалари келтирилган, бупарвалекснинг юқори самарадорлиги аниқланган
Разработка реагентов для иммуноферментного анализа (elisa) используемых при диагностике бруцеллёза и других инфекционных болезней
Authors: Саидов А , Абдалимов С , Рузимуродов М
Published: May 2022

В представленной статье приводятся данные по интерпритации норм и параметров характеризующие исследуемые сыворотки крови крупного рогатого скота при использовании отечественных реагентов для иммуноферментного анализа (ELISA) предназначенных для диагностики бруцеллёза.
Нодуляр дерматит билан касалланган қорамолларни даволаш
Authors: Турсунов С
Published: May 2022

Макрлада кррамолларнинг нодуляр дерматшпини даволаш схемаси буйича утказилган тажриба натижалари баён этилган. Нодуляр дерматит касаллигини даволашда 40% ли глюкоза эритмаси антибиотиклар ва боища кумаклашувчи препаратлар билан биргаликда кулланилганда юцори даволаш самарасига (83,3%) эга эканлиги аникуанган.
Соғин сигирлар туёқ касалликларининг этиологик омиллари
Authors: Худоёрова Ф , Хамдамов Х
Published: May 2022

Мақолада соғин сигирларда некробактериялар этиологиясини ўрганиш натижалари келтирилган. Таклиф этилаётган этиология республикамизнинг турли ҳудудларида юқори маҳсулдор сутли қорамол боқиладиган фермер хўжаликларида синовдан ўтказилди.
Гўштдор-сержун совлиқларнинг йил фасллари бўйича клиник кўрсаткичлари
Authors: Шаюсупов Б , Рўзибоев Н
Published: May 2022

Мақолада йиртқич қўйларнинг клиник кўрсаткичлари йилнинг қайси фаслидан қатъи назар, физиологик меъёр даражасида эканлиги, бу эса ёзда юқори иссиқликка чидамлилигига олиб келганлиги аниқланган.
Лечение ожоговых ран у собак
Authors: Шнякина Т , Щербакова Т
Published: May 2022

Термические ожоги у животных II, III и IV степени представляют серьезную проблему, занимающую центральное место в ветеринарии и комбустиологии. У сельскохозяйственных животных ожоги чаще возникают при пожарах в животноводческих помещениях, а у домашних животных (собак, кошек) – при ошпаривании кипятком или другими жидкостями. В районах, где ведутся боевые действия, возможны термические ожоги при применении зажигательных снарядов, зажигательных составов и др. В настоящее время, несмотря на достигнутые успехи в лечении ожогов, ожоговой болезни, смертность среди пострадавших остается высокой. Этому способствует возникновение болевого шока и ожоговой токсемии, а также Развитие патогенных организмов на поверхности ожоговых ран в виде влажной коагулированной биологической ткани при температуре тела животного обеспечивает оптимальные условия для интенсивного роста микроорганизмов. Только учтите, что раневой процесс при ожоговой травме имеет три фазы (по И.И. Кузину): фаза воспаления (расплавление некротических масс и очищение раны от продуктов распада поврежденных тканей и загрязнений), фаза регенерации (образование и созревание грануляционной ткани) и стадии организации и эпителизации рубца. На разных стадиях заживления ожоговых ран применяются разные принципы лечения, от которых зависит выбор местных средств лечения ожогов. После оказания первой помощи в первую фазу заживления ожоговой раны следует предотвратить распространение бактериальной инфекции, для чего применяют антибактериальные препараты и антисептики. В дальнейшем, когда рана очистится от некротических тканей, следует обратить внимание на влияние на процесс заживления и использовать средства, способствующие быстрой регенерации тканей.
Поэтому лечение должно включать обезболивание и быть направлено на борьбу с инфекцией и интоксикацией организма, а также учитывать особенности заживления ожоговых ран в разные фазы раневого процесса. Следовательно, цель
исследование заключалось в поиске оптимального сочетания лекарственных веществ и препаратов, отвечающих этим требованиям.
Оролбуйи ҳудудларида ёш ҳайвонларда колибактериоз ва сальмонеллёз касалликларининг кечиши
Authors: Элмуродов Б , Исмоилов У
Published: May 2022

Мазкур мақолада ёш ҳайвонлар орасида кўп учрайдиган колибактериоз ва сальмонеллёз касалликларни қўзилар орасида кечиши тўғрисида маълумотлар келтирилган.
Влияние химического состава и некоторых свойств почвы (пастбища) и воды на распространение гельминтозов
Authors: Юлдашев Н
Published: May 2022

Установлена зависимость распространения гельминтозов от химического состава, степени засолённости и некоторых других физико-химических показателей почвы (пастбища) и воды разных климато-географических зон (регионов)
Global Pandemic and Work Organizations: Impacts of Covid-19 on Work in Nigeria
Authors: Badom Porbari Monbari , Girigiri Barinem Wisdom
Published: May 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has spread round the world with relative influence on various spheres of life in different countries. Nigeria is not an exception to countries where its debilitating effect is felt on humans in diverse ways. This had thus given the government a cause of concern and the federal government in the bid to contain the spread had enforced a compulsory lockdown, closure of the nation’s boundary and airports. This had no doubt affected the work organizations that mostly rely on trade and migrations. This study therefore examined the impact of COVID-19 on work in Nigeria. Considering that intellectual response in this area is scanty and this study therefore filled the gap in knowledge. The study is qualitative and thus collected data through secondary method of data collection, and thus relied on robust content analysis of secondary data for its analyses. The study concluded that COVID-19 has adverse impacts on the employment of workers of most organizations as workers lost their jobs and some were suspended. Most work organizations had their workers’ welfare also affected by COVID, and work organizations both in the private and public sectors have their productivity hampered by COVID-19 pandemic.
ESTRATÉGIAS PEDAGÓGICAS PARA REALIZAÇÃO DE ATIVIDADES COM OS ESTUDANTES DIAGNOSTICADOS COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL
Authors: Evangelista Morais Luisa Maria , Alves Julião Kátia Karoline , Alves Julião Raquel , Cabral Rolim Ronnielle , Rocha Silva Maria Helenice
Published: May 2022

Desde os primórdios da existência humana na Terra, os seres apresentam suas individualidades e suas características únicas o que os tornam diferentes. Cada diferença tende a separar as pessoas em grupos, desde aqueles que apresentam ou não deficiências. E, dentre essas deficiências, pode-se citar as deficiências intelectuais, que com o avanço da medicina torna-se cada vez mais fácil identificá-las, quais os seus tipos e como trabalhá-las nos diferentes âmbitos, inclusive no escolar. Assim, esse estudo objetiva realizar um levantamento bibliográfico sobre os tipos de deficiências . A metodologia utilizada para elaboração deste artigo é realizada a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, referentes ao objeto de estudo. Com esse estudo foi possível aprofundar um pouco mais o conhecimento quanto ao tema, entender o que significa a deficiência intelectual, ou seja, seu conceito. Foi possível aprender sua classificação, possíveis causas e diagnósticos clínicos e como a escola pode atuar para promover a aprendizagem dos deficientes cognitivos. Conclui-se, portanto, que apesar dos estudos sobre as deficiências intelectuais, ainda é necessária uma forma de diagnóstico que não enquadre as pessoas em números e que leve em consideração as particularidades de cada pessoa. Além disso, é importante que os profissionais da educação e a escola sejam mais bem preparados para lidar com esses alunos e prepará-los para a vida social. Assim, esse estudo objetiva realizar um levantamento bibliográfico sobre os tipos de deficiências intelectuais e como a escola pode atuar em alunos com tal deficiência.
Optimum Stocking of Urban Trees
Authors: Richards Norman
Published: May 2022

Promotions of urban tree planting tend to ignore the broader tree management concept that optimum stocking usually is not the maximum possible, but rather, depends on site-specific benefits and costs of trees in relation to the greenspace resources that can support growth. Based primarily on observations in Syracuse, NY, this paper discusses adaptation of forestry concepts of stocking to three general categories of urban tree conditions: urban woods, where forest stocking concepts are directly applicable; urban savanna and street tree strips, the largest area component in most communities; and trees in paving, where stocking depends on adequate quality spaces.
Paint-On Application of Acephate for Aphid Control on Crape Myrtle
Authors: Doughty S.C. , Pollet D.K. , Constantin R.J. , Wells D.W. , Koonce K.L.
Published: May 2022

Orthene 75 S™ (acephate) in a 3:1 and 4:1 (v:v ratio) water slurry was painted on the trunks of row-planted, seedling crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, for control of the crape myrtle aphid, Tinocallis kahawaluokalani. The amount of slurry banded on the trunk was based on the trunk diameter of test plants. Evaluation of the treatments was made by periodic counts of aphid populations. Treatments showed four weeks control of aphid populations after apparent absorption through the bark. No phytotoxicity was observed as a result of any treatments.
Strategies for Reducing Water Input in Woody Landscape Plantings
Authors: Smith A.M. , Rakow D.A.
Published: May 2022

One meter (3 ft.) tall whips of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Emerald' (pubescent), Fraxinus pennsylvanica (glabrous), Malus 'Klehm's Improved Bechtel' (pubescent) and Malus "White Angel (glabrous) were used to evaluate the role of pubescence in plant water relations. All plants received the same watering regime and drying cycle. The Fraxinus showed a trend in which the pubescent cultivar maintained less negative predawn water potential. In Malus, the pubespent trees had less negative predawn water potintials. A comparison of four mulch types (shredded bark, fine bark, wood chips and medium grade gravel) to bare soil controls, showed that all mulch types resulted in less evaporational water loss. The shredded bark and medium grade gravel providing the greatest reduction in evaporational water losses. The pubescent Fraxinus cultivar 'Emerald' and a 4 cm (1.6 in.) layer of shredded bark mulch resulted in the least negative water potentials.
Control of Peachtree Borer using Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Authors: Gill Stanton , Davidson John , Raupp Michael
Published: May 2022

Peachtree borers, Synanthedon exitiosa, in 10 cherry laurel shrubs growing in a landscape setting were treated with the nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae (strain All). Ten infested cherry laurel were controls in the trial. Nematodes were applied in April using a backpack sprayer. Applications of entomopathic nematodes significantly reduced (66%) the number of living larvae associated with the plants.
Susceptibility of Maples to Root-Knot Nematodes
Authors: Santamour Frank
Published: May 2022

Seedlings of 19 maple (Acei) species, representing 11 of the 23 botanical sections recognized in the genus, were inoculated with the common root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne arenaria (two races), M. hapla, M. incognita and M. javanica, and 10 species with M. querciana, the oak rootknot nematode. Some major landscape species, such as A saccharum and A. pseudoplatanus, were tolerant or resistant to all nematodes. Most of the other widely grown maples were susceptible to at least one of the common nematodes. Susceptibility to M. hapla appeared to be related to the sectional classification of maples. None of the maple species tested was susceptible to the oak root-knot nematode.
Use of Municipal Tree Maintenance Standards
Authors: O'Brien Patrick , Joehlin Kenneth
Published: May 2022

Performance by municipal tree maintenance crews represents a concern for the urban forest manager seeking to optimize service to the public. Computers can assist if job performance standards are incorporated into tree inventory software. Collection of accurate field data is critical if valid conclusions are to be drawn. Likewise, work statistics must be presented in a manner easily understood by all concerned. Suggestions regarding the use of published municipal tree maintenance standards are discussed in this report. It highlights areas of data collection, presentation and workload forecasting.
Effect of Trunk Injection of Uniconazole on the Growth of Norway Maple and Green Ash over Four Years
Authors: Arron Geoffrey , Bremner Lori , Cormack W. Barclay
Published: May 2022

In a 4-year field study, Norway maple {Acer platanoides) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) trees (average dbh at time of treatment: 22.4 and 13.4 cm, respectively) were trimmed to a uniform height and trunk injected with the growth regulator uniconazole in the spring of 1988. The rates of application were 0.1 g and 0.2 g a.i. per cm trunk diameterforthe maple and ash, respectively. The growth of the trees, in terms of increase in height and in trunk diameter, was determined each fall until 1991. Growth of the ash was significantly inhibited for the four years (43% in height and 33% in diameter). Increase in trunk diameter of maple was significantly inhibited (43%), but there was no significant inhibition of increase in height. Some injection holes in the maple bled after application, but none bled in the ash. No bark damage was seen in the ash, but in the maple some bark cracks were observed.
Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Surat Di Universitas Islam Kebangsaan Indonesia (Uniki) Berbasis Web
Authors: Vikki Zakial , Niesa Chaeroen
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun sistem informasi pengelolaan pada Universitas Islam Kebangsaan Indonesia (UNIKI). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, dan wawancara. Penelitian diawali dengan identifikasi masalah, studi literature, pengumpulan data yang dilakukan melalui aktifitas observasi secara detail dan wawancara dengan pihak yang terlibat serta mengumpulkan berbagai dokumen terkait.  Langkah berikutnya melakukan analisis kebutuhan, dilakukan dengan membuat dokumentasi kebutuhan   sistem   yang   akan   dibangun serta   merancang   dan   mengimplementasikannya   menggunakan   bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database MySQL, kemudian dilakukan pengujian, meliputi proses pengujian dengan data riil yang sudah ada guna menemukan kesalahan antarmuka, penulisan kode program, dan algoritma program. Sistem pengelolaan surat ini memiliki item seperti klasifikasi surat, surat internal, data surat masuk, data surat keluar dan disposisi surat, sistem ini membuat pengelolaan surat dan pengarsipan lebih efektif.
Financial Lending Institutions in the Tourism Sector in Kenya.
Authors: Dr. Ednah Koskei Maureen Moragwa Ogwoka;
Published: May 2022

This study sought to examine the financial lending institutions in the tourism sector. According to World Travel and Tourism Council, one out of every 13 workers are employed directly or indirectly in the tourism sector. Financial injections in the tourism industry have been on the rise in the twenty-first century since numerous financial lending institutions in the world. In conclusion, financial lending institutions are investing in the tourism industry more due to its great growth potential. Investors in the tourism and hospitality establishments access financial aid from international, regional and local institutions. Loan security gives financial lending institutions the courage to lend out capital, making institutions such as MIGA very instrumental in the tourism sector. This study recommends that the government of Kenya, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, should provide guarantors’ services to investors who are seeking financial aid for growth in the tourism industry.
Influence of the Glass Cliff Phenomenon on the Effectiveness of Women Senior Managers in Organisational Development in Kenya.
Authors: Dr. Peter Koome; Dr. David Gichuhi. Esther Kalekye;
Published: May 2022

This study sought to understand the influence of the glass cliff phenomenon on the effectiveness of women senior managers in organisational development. Specifically, the study examined the influence of promotion processes on the effectiveness of women senior managers. Using a descriptive survey design, registered and active non-governmental organisations in Nakuru County participated in the study focusing on women senior managers. A self-administered questionnaire, both open and closed-ended questions, was used in collecting data. Quantitative data collected was sorted and cleaned, and the analysis was undertaken through the use of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. Pearson correlation and Chi-square tests were used to determine the influence between the study variables. On the other hand, thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. The study established that there is a positive relationship exists between promotion processes and the effectiveness of women senior managers (r=0.619; p<0.05). Furthermore, the chi-square results indicated a statistically significant association between promotion processes and the effectiveness of women senior managers (χ2=36.905; p=0.000). The study concludes that women are promoted into senior management positions where the organisation is failing. Women are not promoted into risky positions as compared to their male counterparts, but contextual gender factors such as patriarchy contribute to the women feeling that their positions are risky. This study recommends that a comparative study should be conducted to compare the influence of the glass cliff phenomenon on the effectiveness of women senior managers in developed and developing countries.
The Impact of E-Information on Procurement Performance in Geothermal Development Company in Kenya.
Authors: Richard Wachira Gichuhi.
Published: May 2022

This study sought to evaluate the impact of e-information on procurement performance in Geothermal Development Company in Kenya. The theory adopted in this study was Actor Network Theory. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. Target population included the total number of employees working in procurement and logistics departments in GDC Nakuru region. There are a total of 170 procurement as well as logistics employees in GDC. Multi-stage sampling method was used where 97 respondents were selected as the study respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The instrument was tested for validity and reliability where Cronbach’s alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument. The alpha values for all the variables were above 0.8 well above the recommended threshold of 0.7. Thus the instruments were deemed reliable for data collection in the study. Data collected was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings were presented in form of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and presented in tables accompanied with relevant discussion. The study concluded that e-information was shown to have a positive relationship with procurement performance. The study recommends that GDC should make use of online communication channels. The study showed that e-informing is significantly related with procurement performance. Thus, ensuring utilization of online channels of communication will go a long way in improving procurement performance in the company.
Influence of Household Income Level on Secondary School Dropout in Kenya.
Authors: Zabron Bundi Motungo; Daniel Nzengya. Dickson Kabiru Maina;
Published: May 2022

This study sought to examine the extent to which household income level influences the dropout rate from day secondary schools in Murang'a East Sub-County. This study employed structural strain theory and school dropout and poor family socialization theory and drop outing. The study took pragmatic research philosophy and a descriptive research design to study the phenomena in Murang’a East Sub-County. Using questionnaires, data relating to socio-economic data were collected from about 300 dropouts from Murang’a East Sub-Sub-County who were selected using a convenient and snowballing sampling technique.  The research established that the level of household income has a bearing on secondary school dropout from Murang’a East Sub-County. The research concludes that secondary school drop outing has a significant drawback to the educational goals and objectives. Secondary school education continues to be a vital investment despite the challenge of drop out. Most of the students who drop out of secondary schools are social and economic reasons. The study recommends that the government should increase the allocations to the most vulnerable students. Also, the CBOs and NGOs to step in and offer such students the supply of social amenities such as sanitary towels. More efforts should be focused on sensitizing the importance of secondary school education and advocating for child labour to be dealt with fiercely.
The Relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s Mission Objectives and Its Activities in Vihiga County in Kenya.
Authors: Margaret Namubuya Amudavi
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to analyse the relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s (RSP) mission objectives and its activities in Vihiga Sub-county County (formerly Hamisi district). The contingency theory guided this study, which shows how factors interact in an interdependent manner to produce either positive or negative results. The analysis adopted a descriptive survey research design where the relationship between the NGO’s mission objectives and its activities was investigated. This study applied two approaches: qualitative and quantitative, to collect data. The analysing unit was made up of the RSP staff and field officers, key informants and twelve Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), six from each of the two divisions of Vihiga Sub county. The study used both probability and non-probability. Data was obtained through focus group discussions, questionnaires, and observation schedules. Data collected was processed and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Tables and figures were used to summarise the findings. The study revealed that RSP is meeting its objectives. However, it still faces the challenge of matching its mission and its operations on the ground. If the decisions made affect some staff, this can be a point of contention within the organisation. Furthermore large percentage of respondents was of the view that the organisation structure is closed.
The factors militating Against Effective Functioning of Students’ Leadership in Model National Secondary Schools in Kenya.
Authors: Professor T.T. Bhengu; Dr S.D. Bayeni. James Onkoba;
Published: May 2022

The study investigated the factors that militate against the effective functioning of students’ leadership. This study was guided by an interpretivist research paradigm. This qualitative study explored how the views of principals, teachers, students and student leaders illuminated the discussion in the broader literature around issues of student leadership, in particular on how schools facilitate the democratic processes of elections and functioning of Student leadership. Fifteen one-hour, semi-structured interviews were conducted with three council students, eighteen non-student councils, three principals and three teachers from the three Model National Secondary Schools. Three focus group discussions were conducted comprising six students from each school. This study utilised two non-random sampling: purposive and convenience sampling. The study concluded that leadership functioning is faced with a myriad of challenges. Most of these challenges, I can argue, relates to skills and knowledge deficits among school principals. These principals have found it difficult to let go of their past practices and adopt new ones that will be consistent with the new realities of 21st-century leadership and management. The study recommended that in order to obtain a supportive environment for effective functioning of student leadership there should be intensive training that may be provided by the employer, the Ministry of Education. Ministry of Education needs to develop training guidelines for student leadership to build the capacity of student leaders.
Maternal and caretaker's knowledge of HIV infections and the existence and benefits of early infant diagnosis (EID) services at Kericho county referral hospital, Kenya.
Authors: Hellen NGENO;  , Purity LANGAT  , Wesley BOR
Published: May 2022

This study was a cross-sectional analytical survey of the Maternal and caretaker's knowledge of HIV infections and the existence and benefits of early infant diagnosis (EID) services at Kericho county referral hospital in Kenya. Data was collected using pretested questionnaires administered to the postnatal HIV positive mothers and or caretakers of HIV exposed children. Data were analysed using SPSS software version 18.0. Moreover, it was presented using Chi-square and Logistic Regression analysis. Of the 254 respondents, 201 (79.1%) were biological mothers to the children; the rest were caretakers. The children were aged between 1 and 18 months, with a mean age of 9.62 months. Most respondents' knowledge of adult HIV infection is about what HIV is, routes of transmission, diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of paediatric HIV infection was, however, inadequate with only 132 (52%) respondents who knew the approximate rate of HIV transmission from mother to child and 130 (51.2%) who knew about the availability of paediatric Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Both adult and paediatric HIV knowledge was better with an increasing level of education. The younger respondents were also more knowledgeable than, the older ones. Children who had utilised EID were only 75 (29.5%). In conclusion, EID knowledge is still lacking in Kericho County, and it influences the utilisation of these services. EID services and education on the availability should be decentralised where feasible. They should be included as an essential service at all levels of healthcare delivery to reach more children. Further research needs to be done on how to leverage HIV knowledge to increase the uptake of services and alleviate impediments to utilising services. Improving maternal education is strongly recommended, as it would enhance EID uptake.
Factorial Design and Model for the Effect of Anti-Poaching Rules and Laws a Case Study in South Africa, India, and Kenya.
Authors: Grace Chepkorir Chumba
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study is to use factorial design to investigate the effect of anti-poaching rules and laws in the reduction of illegal poaching of wildlife, and find a model for adequate description of the various observations in the data for the number of poached wildlife. Two-factor factorial design with mixed factors (country as the random factor and wildlife) as the mixed factor was used for the presentation and analysis of the data of the yearly number of poached wildlife for the period 2014 – 2017 recorded by KWS statistics in Kenya, South Africa and India. It resulted that the campaign on the ant-poaching rules and laws helped in the reduction of killed wildlife. There was also an indication that the effect of anti-poaching rules and laws in the reduction of poached wildlife in Kenya is different from that in South Africa and India. Also a mixed effect model was found to be adequate in the description of the various observations in the data for the number of poached wildlife as about 99% of variability in the mixed effect model on the number of poached wildlife is explained by the country (factor A), type of wildlife (factor B) and country-type of wildlife interaction.