bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Growth and Neurodevelopment Outcome Among Preterm and Very Low Birth Weight Neonates Given Early Aggressive Amino Acid Therapy Admitted in the NICU of a Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Garcia-Sobrevega Ana Kristina , Santos Wilfredo R
Published: May 2022

Long-term outcomes of preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants have been the focus of published research due to improved neonatal care. One of the long-term morbidities associated with being born too early or VLBW is postnatal growth failure and neurodevelopment delay. Because of this, different strategies were implemented to address this, one of which is initiating early aggressive amino acid therapy at 3 g/kg/day within 24 hours of life with its goal to improve previously mentioned outcomes. This study aims to determine the growth and neurodevelopment outcome among neonates born preterm and VLBW who were given 3 g/kg/day of amino acid. It is important that such delays are detected early on so that appropriate interventions can be initiated to maximize the infant's capabilities. A total of 34 neonates were included in the study where baseline anthropometrics were taken and followed up at the 6th, 9th, and 12th month of corrected age. Results showed 35.2% of the participants were discharged with their anthropometrics below the target range. By the 6th month of corrected age, only 2.94% were below normal and by the 9th month of corrected age, all participants have normal for age anthropometrics. As for the neurodevelopment aspect, 4 of 34 participants (13.8%) were found to be classified as emerging risk and were referred to a neurodevelopment specialist. By the 9th month of corrected age, only 2 were classified as emerging risk and by the 12th month of corrected age, only 1 remained to be at risk for neurodevelopment delay. In conclusion, early aggressive amino acid therapy proves to have a positive effect in the growth and neurodevelopment outcome among preterm and VLBW infants. However, we would like to recommend continued monitoring of neurodevelopment in neonates from this population until 2 years of age, since some delays can be evident later on in life.
No Pain No Gain - Quest for Academic and Research Excellence
Authors: Rosales Raymond L
Published: May 2022

No pain in academic and research endeavours, no gain in university rankings. Let us look at the gain first. Any university worth its salt has a high caliber faculty who are experts in their fields of study and are effective teachers or mentors to their students. Their effectiveness in teaching are mostly informed by their continuing research activities and strong academic performance of students. As more faculty publish their studies, the higher the probability of citations. Reputation and university rankings elevate with academic and research excellence of its faculty and students. Improved university rankings are likely to translate into opportunities for larger international research collaborations and funding. As more resources become available for research, higher is the chance to participate in ground-breaking studies.
Evaluación ecocardiográfica de la rigidez arterial en la insuficiencia cardíaca con fracción de eyección preservada en pacientes mayores de 70 años
Authors:   , Medaglia Juan Renato
Published: May 2022

Debido a la disparidad de conclusiones en estudios previos, y en parte a cuestionamientos metodológicos de los mismos, se propuso estudiar la distensibilidad arterial en una cohorte de 36 individuos añosos, con diagnóstico clínico de insuficiencia cardíaca y FEy preservada, y compararlos con un grupo control. Para tal fin, se utilizó un índice representativo de la Complacencia arterial total, ya validado por Fagart et al en investigaciones previas, utilizando como método de estudio la ecocardiografía Doppler. En el análisis estadístico de los datos, no se encontró diferencia significativa en el parámetro de distensibilidad arterial elegido, aunque este hallazgo podría deberse al tamaño de la muestra. Por el contrario, se encontraron otros hallazgos significativos, entre ellos la velocidad de la onda S del TDI del anillo mitral, menor en los pacientes del grupo casos, que podría ser la expresión de un deterioro de la función longitudinal del ventrículo izquierdo, a pesar de presentar FEy preservada.
Financial Access Improvement For MSME “ Herbal Medicnine Cluster” Through Financial Reporting Assistance
Authors: Apriyanti Hani Werdi , Budiman Judi
Published: May 2022

Financial access is needed by busines, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Financial access is able to provide certainty regarding the adequacy of funding for MSMEs. There are several factors that affect financial acces. One of them is the existence of financial information from financial report which relfect the business activities. Financial institutions will usually require the financial report in determining funding decisions. Financial report is a tool that can provide information about the company's performance, as well as information related to the company's cash flow. Financial reports is needed for prospective creditors to get an overview of business activities during one reporting period, and business prospects in the future. Financial report can provide information needed by prospective creditors as a basis for consideration in funding decisions. Not all micro, small and medium enterprises have the ability to prepare financial reports. Business actors who are members of the MSME group have the same problem, namely not being able to compile financial reports. This condition can hinder business actors from accessing finance. Business actors will find it difficult to get access to the capital needed for business development. Therefore, training and assistance programs in the preparation of financial reports are needed for business actors. This program aims to provide an understanding related to the importance of financial statements, the benefits of financial statements for businesses, and to train the ability of business actors in preparing financial reports.
Self – Care Training for Wound Diabetic Foot Using Guava Leaves Decoction
Authors: Harahap Yanna Wari , Nurlaila Nurlaila , Butar-Butar Khairunnisa , Antoni Adi , Anto Anto
Published: May 2022

The complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) is diabetic ulcers. The principles of Preparation of the wound (3 M principles) are cleansing, removing necrotic tissue in the wound, choosing the right topical therapy. The aim of this community service to implementation research result about effectiveness of boiling guava leaves as wound washing for diabetic clients. The community service method was wound care diabetic training through guava leaves boil. The program have done as long as a week which the participant were diabetic client in Sidangkal public health center. Before doing community service, the client experienced on caring wound diabetic was used Na-CL, closed wound with cotton, washed every day, and used insulin as preventive diabetic complication. The result of training, the participant said the information about guava leaves boil was new information for them. And all participant also given positive response for this training. And the lead of public health center also said this program improve the knowledge of clients about caring wound diabetic foot.
Integrasi Muatan Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Materi Suhu Dan Kalor Berbantuan Media Video Pembelajaran Praktikum Sederhana Untuk Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nugraha Mohammad Fahmi , Nurfitriani Meiliana , Gumi Gumgum , Yosiva Andreani , Ismail Ismail
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the integration of environmental education content in science subjects on temperature and heat materials with the aid of simple practicum learning video media for fifth grade elementary school students. The method used is a qualitative research method with descriptive analysis techniques with library research by examining the integration of environmental education content in science subjects with temperature and heat material assisted by simple practicum learning video media for fifth grade elementary school students. Data collection is done by reducing documents in the form of reports, news and research articles both nationally and internationally related to the topic of this research article. The results of the study indicate that the integration of environmental education content can be carried out into all subjects in elementary schools, the subjects that are considered the closest to be integrated with environmental education subjects are science subjects which can be given with various kinds of learning approaches, one of which is is to use a simple practical learning approach. By using a simple practicum approach, students are expected to be able to use materials that are easy to find in everyday life to become learning materials. In addition to providing students with an understanding of science materials, this approach also has another value, namely campaigning for students about the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) program so that waste production can be reduced. The use of a simple practicum learning approach in science subjects on temperature and heat materials assisted by learning video media is expected to be an answer where in the process the science learning objectives can be achieved and can also create a generation that cares about the environment because they have been accustomed to using simple and recycled materials for the learning process.
O TRABALHO INFANTIL NA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR DE POVOADOS DOS PERÍMETROS IRRIGADOS DE ITABAIANA/SE E SEUS REFLEXOS NA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Vasconcelos Carlos Alberto , Carvalho Diana Mendonça de , Santos Wagner Sena dos
Published: May 2022

O espaço geográfico é resultado da ação humana mediante o trabalho sobre a natureza. Nesse contexto, o trabalho de crianças e adolescentes também define espaço, sendo motivado por condicionantes sociais, econômicos e ideológicos. Na agricultura esse trabalho se impõem em parte, na construção cultural e histórica, do ensinar um ofício aos filhos. Diante disso, o presente trabalho visa analisar o trabalho infantil nas áreas horticultoras irrigadas de Itabaiana/SE, especialmente nos povoados Agrovila e Cajaíba II. Esse fora desenvolvido numa perspectiva empírico-analítica, com base quali e quantitativa, embasada em revisão bibliográfica, trabalho de campo e diálogo com instituições de gerencias locais. O trabalho envolveu a aplicação de 30 questionários junto as famílias agricultoras, que validou a existência de trabalho infantil em Itabaiana, a partir do campo e das gerencias institucionais, apesar das políticas de combate, retirada e auxílio às famílias de baixa renda.
PROJETOS DE VIDA E ASPIRAÇÕES PROFISSIONAIS DE JOVENS EGRESSAS DO CURSO PRO-TÉCNICO DO CEFET-MG
Authors: Gomes Gloria Cristina Gomides
Published: May 2022

Analisam-se projetos de vida e aspirações profissionais de jovens mulheres estudantes, oriundas de classes de baixa renda, egressas do curso de extensão Pro-Técnico do CEFET-MG. Objetiva-se compreender se e como tais projetos são influenciados pela divisão do trabalho entre os sexos e seus desdobramentos, as motivações e os desafios enfrentados pelas estudantes e suas expectativas em relação ao mundo do trabalho. Para tal, realizou-se uma exegese de excertos de falas das estudantes participantes da pesquisa à luz das teorias da Divisão Sexual do Trabalho, de origem francófona, dialogando com teorias sobre juventudes e projetos de vida. Em função do isolamento social, devido à pandemia da Covid-19, foram realizadas rodas de conversa e entrevistas semiestruturadas por meio remoto, com oito egressas do Pro-Técnico, a fim de aproximar-se do objeto de estudo. Os relatos das participantes da pesquisa evidenciam que a passagem delas pelo Pro-Técnico contribuiu para a socialização com outros grupos de pertencimento e para a (re) elaboração de suas construções juvenis. Vários desafios foram evidenciados por essas meninas, tais como, rotinas de estudo com exaustivas cargas horárias; longo tempo no transporte de retorno para casa; divisão do tempo com triplas ou múltiplas jornadas - estudo, afazeres domésticos, trabalho remunerado, atividades físicas, religiosas e pessoais etc. Além disso relatam discriminações de gênero no espaço acadêmico e no mundo trabalho, como, por exemplo, seleções de vagas para estagiários exclusivamente do sexo masculino. No entanto, as jovens buscam formas de enfrentamento e de resistência. De acordo com as narrativas tanto “o trabalho faz juventudes” quanto “a escola faz juventudes”. Depreende-se no caso estudado, que também “a Educação Tecnológica faz juventudes”, pois vem contribuindo para a formação de condições juvenis femininas e de cidadãs atuantes na sociedade.
Role of Passion as a Mediator between Motivational and Individual Traits of Technology Entrepreneurs
Authors:   Associate Professor & Head, Department of Accounting & Finance , M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women, No. 20, 4th lane Nungambakkam high road, Nungambakkam Chennai, Prathiba C.S* Dr. Srividya
Published: May 2022

Background and Objectives:Technology today plays a major role in devising a creative business idea and implementing the same. The process of translating an idea into business depends on the individual who is able to harness his individual potential and self-motivation to bring about a business venture. This paper aims at devising a structural equation model on the individual factors and motivational factors which can bring about a technological business venture. Methods: A conceptual framework has been prepared and tested with a structural equation model. The study was conducted with primary data collected from 100 techno entrepreneurs in the city of Chennai and Bangalore using a structured questionnaire. Results: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling has been used to identify the various motivational and individual factors that facilitateindividuals becoming entrepreneurs taking up businesses which use technology for its growth. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesis. Conclusions:The findings highlight the individual and motivational the factors create a spur that sets a tone to play a vital role in establishing a enterprise that is technology driven.
Analisis dan Pengembangan Fitur Aplikasi Tokopedia menggunakan Metode Design Thinking
Authors: Syabani Furqon Kautsar , Elanda Anggi , Setiyani Lila
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali informasi dan menemukan fitur-fitur yang dapat dikembangkan/ditambahkan pada aplikasi Tokopedia sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna aplikasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM), yang menggunakan pendekatan design thinking. Menggunakan model design thinking sebagai solusi pemecahan masalah diharapkan dapat membuat desain prototipe yang dapat diuji sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna akhir dan memberikan masukan kepada Tokopedia untuk mengembangkan fitur aplikasi guna meningkatkan layanan transaksi. Akan selesai. Hasil survei ini adalah rekomendasi fitur aplikasi Tokopedia: checkout, bukti pengiriman paket, pemesanan makanan, pelacakan peta, pemilihan kurir, dan checkout tanpa akun.
Pengkajian Frailty Meningkatkan Kualitas Perawatan Pada Pasien Gagal Jantung
Authors: Kurniyanti Wida Sri Kurniyanti
Published: May 2022

Pendahuluan: Frailty adalah sindroma klinis komplek yang terkait dengan penuaan dan penyakit kornis. Gagal jantungmerupakan kesehatan yang umum terjadi di dunia, begitu pula di Indonesia. Peran dari frailty dalam hal kardiovaskulertelah semakin diakui. Studi literatur ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan peran frailty assessment terhadap kualitasintervensi keperawatan pada pasien gagal jantung. Metode: Metode yang digunakan adalah Literature Review, menganalisis literatur terpilih dari Proquest periode tahun 2018 sampai dengan 2021. Literatur yang terkumpul berjumlah20 judul literatur dan terdapat 14 judul literatur yang sesuai dengan kriteria inkulusi yang telah ditetapkan. Jurnal pilihan yang digunakan dalam studi adalah jurnal yang membahas topik dengan empat kategori kata kunci, yaitu: Frailty, gagaljantung, prognosis, kualitas hidup. Hasil: Pengkajian frailty pada pasien gagal jantung semakin diakui karena prevalensinya yang meningkat disertai dengan dampak negatif yang signifikan terhadap prognosis dan kualitas hidup.Penilaian secara lebih komprehensif disertai intervensi terapeutik perlu lebih dikembangkan untuk lebih meningkatkanprognosis dan kualitas hidup pasien frail dengan gagal jantung. Rekomendasi: pengkajian frailty dapat dilakukan padasetiap pasien yang mengalami gagal jantung di setiap fasilitas layanan kesehatan.
ANALISA DEMOGRAFI, PERILAKU SEKSUAL, TEMAN SEBAYA TERHADAP SEKS ONLINE (SEXTING) PADA REMAJA PERTENGAHAN DI KOTA TANGERANG SELATAN
Authors: Sajidalloh Farhan Nafis , Chairani Reni , Anwar Syamsul
Published: May 2022

Internet merupakan sarana yang biasa digunakan oleh semua orang baik remaja maupun  dewasa diantaranya mencari informasi dan berkomunikasi. Banyaknya akses yang mudah di dapat membuat internet disalah gunakan. Kegiatan tukar menukar konten berkonotasi seksual merupakan bagian dari aktivitas seksual dimana remaja melakukannya melalui media social. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan status demografi, prilaku seksual dan teman sebaya terhadap seks online (sexting) pada remaja SMA di Kota Tangerang Selatan. Responden dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 394. Metode penelitian ini yaitu observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional dan multivariat regresi linear dengan aplikasi spss dan smart PLS. sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tekhnik multistage random sampling. Hasil penelitian didapatkan hubungan yanag signifikan antara status demografi, prilaku seksual dan teman sebaya terhadap seks online dengan nilai p<0,05. Variabel yang paling berhubungan terhadap seks online adalah perilaku seksual dengan nilai R square 0,983
DETERMINAN KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI BERDASARKAN POLA KONSUMSI: MODEL PREDIKSI DENGAN SISTEM SKORING
Authors: Insani Arrafi , Ramadhani Hardilah Ayu
Published: May 2022

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit dengan kejadian terbesar di Kecamatan Aek Kuasan pada tahun 2019. Studi Pendahuluan menunjukan bahwa ada pola konsumsi yang berisiko pada hipertensi pada masyarakat. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan faktor risiko hipertensi berdasarkan pola konsumsi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dengan desain studi Cross-sectional yang dilaksanakan pada Agustus 2021 di Kecamatan Aek Kuasan. Hasil di analisis secara bivariat dan multivariate dengan analisis ROC. Didapatkan Total responden sebanyak 180 orang dewasa dengan  rentang umur >18 tahun, yang diambil dengan cara random sampling. Hasil studi menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan antara konsumsi garam tinggi, sering konsumsi junk food, sering konsumsi makanan diasinkan, serta sering konsumsi makanan dibakar terhadap hipertensi (p<0,05). Melalui model sistem skor, seluruh risiko diubah menjadi skor. Hasil AUC dari total skor didapat sebesar 0,725 (95% CI: 0,648-0,803). Sensitifitas dan spesifisitas dari total skor diapat sebesar 0,478 dan 0,858 dengan titik potong sebesar 1,5. Kesimpulan studi ini bahwa ada hubungan antara pola konsumsi makanan terhadap kejadian hipertensi. Saran bagi tenaga kesehatan untuk melaksanakan kegiatan deteksi dini dan promosi kesehatan mengenai pola konsumsi dan hipertensi.
Non-Contact Vital Sign Monitoring During Sleep Through UWB Radar
Authors: HUSAINI MUHAMMAD
Published: May 2022

This paper presents a non-contact vital sign monitoring-based UWB radar during sleeping for detecting human respiratory rate and heart rate.
photoQR: A novel ID card with an encoded view
Authors: Canessa Enrique , Tenze Livio
Published: May 2022

photoQR: A novel ID card with an encoded view

Livio Tenze, Enrique Canessa

There is an increasing interest in developing techniques to identify and assess data to allow an easy and continuous access to resources, services or places that require thorough ID control. Usually, in order to give access to these resources, different kinds of documents are mandatory. In order to avoid forgeries without the need of extra credentials, a new system –named photoQR, is here proposed. This system is based on a ID card having two objects: one person’s picture (pre-processed via blur and/or swirl techniques) and one QR code containing embedded data related to the picture. The idea is that the picture and the QR code can assess each other by a proper hash value in the QR. The QR without the picture cannot be assessed and vice versa. An open source prototype of the photoQR system has been implemented in Python and can be used both in offline and real-time environments, which effectively combines security concepts and image processing algorithms to obtain data assessment.
Contributor-Aware Defenses Against Adversarial Backdoor Attacks
Authors: Dawson Glenn , Umer Muhammad , Polikar Robi
Published: May 2022

Deep neural networks for image classifi cation are well-known to be vulnerable to adversarial attacks. One such attack that has garnered recent attention is the adversarial backdoor attack, which has demonstrated the capability to perform targeted misclassifi cation of specifi c examples. In particular, backdoor attacks attempt to force a model to learn spurious relations between backdoor trigger patterns and false labels. In response to this threat, numerous defensive measures have been proposed; however, defenses against backdoor attacks focus on backdoor pattern detection, which may be unreliable against novel or unexpected types of backdoor pattern designs. We introduce a novel re-contextualization of the adversarial setting, where the presence of an adversary implicitly admits the existence of multiple database contributors. Then, under the mild assumption of contributor awareness, it becomes possible to exploit this knowledge to defend against backdoor attacks by destroying the false label associations. We propose a contributor-aware universal defensive framework for learning in the presence of multiple, potentially adversarial data sources that utilizes semi-supervised ensembles and learning from crowds to fi lter the false labels produced by adversarial triggers. Importantly, this defensive strategy is agnostic to backdoor pattern design, as it functions without needing—or even attempting—to perform either adversary identifi cation or backdoor pattern detection during either training or inference. Our empirical studies demonstrate the robustness of the proposed framework against adversarial backdoor attacks from multiple simultaneous adversaries.
Conducta adaptativa y educación de alumnado con discapacidad intelectual en la Región del Maule (Chile): Una aproximación a su compresión
Authors: Núñez Núñez Teresa , Montero Centeno Delfín
Published: May 2022

La conducta adaptativa, siendo uno de los criterios de diagnóstico de la discapacidad intelectual, es un concepto poco o nada difundido en el ámbito escolar, a pesar de que su contenido, que incluye habilidades para la vida diaria, es reconocible en diversas áreas del currículo ordinario y en el trabajo habitual del profesorado. Este estudio exploratorio tuvo como objetivo reunir datos empíricos, tanto sobre la comprensión de la conducta adaptativa como su enseñanza por parte del profesorado. Para ello se emplearon tres muestras de conveniencia de escolares y profesorado de alumnado con discapacidad intelectual de la Región del Maule (Chile). La primera de ellas, de escolares (n=359) sirvió para elaborar un listado lo más representativo posible de ítems del constructo, después de aplicarles la Escala de Diagnóstico de Conducta Adaptativa (DABS). Una segunda muestra de profesores (n=76), permitió explorar la importancia en su práctica docente de las habilidades adaptativas del listado anterior. En un tercer momento, se llevaron a cabo entrevistas semiestructuradas con otra muestra de profesores (n=17), focalizadas en su conocimiento de la conducta adaptativa, sus prácticas pedagógicas en este terreno y su valoración sobre las propuestas curriculares chilenas sobre este particular. Entre los principales hallazgos se encuentran la importancia que otorgó el profesorado a la conducta adaptativa práctica, conceptual y social -sobre todo esta última-, para fortalecer el comportamiento independiente y la participación del alumnado con discapacidad intelectual, aunque en sus prácticas pedagógicas no dispongan de orientaciones precisas dentro del currículo ordinario de educación parvularia y básica y sería precisa una mayor colaboración con las familias en la enseñanza de las habilidades adaptativas.
Modelo para evaluar el desarrollo de la tercera misión universitaria. Un enfoque desde el aprendizaje organizacional.
Authors: Herrera Jiméne Alfonso
Published: May 2022

El desarrollo de la tercera misión universitaria es una tendencia en la gestión de las universidades. Tal misión está relacionada con la transferencia del conocimiento y está asociada con el apoyo y desarrollo del emprendimiento. Para las universidades el desarrollo de esta tercera misión requiere de capacidades dinámicas como el aprendizaje organizacional, constructo estudiado en la literatura principalmente en organizaciones no educativas. La presente investigación propone y valida, con ecuaciones estructurales, un modelo que mide la capacidad de las universidades en el desarrollo de la tercera misión, en términos de resultados de emprendimiento, tomando como variable mediadora el aprendizaje organizacional.
El uso de recursos virtuales en educación superior y el rendimiento académico en tiempos de pandemia.
Authors: Cepeda Astudillo Lexinton Gualberto , Mayorga Albán Amalín Ladaysé , Pomboza Floril Margarita del Rocío , Radicelli García Ciro Diego
Published: May 2022

En el presente estudio se analiza la incidencia de la utilización de recursos virtuales en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de estudiantes universitarios en el contexto de la pandemia y su rendimiento académico. Se trabajó con dos grupos de estudiantes de una misma carrera en cinco asignaturas diferentes. El estudio se realizó en la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Se trata de una investigación no experimental de tipo correlacional. Se compararon las calificaciones de cinco asignaturas diferentes de un grupo de estudiantes que trabajó de manera presencial antes de la pandemia que principalmente utilizaban para el proceso académico el salón de clases y se comparó con las calificaciones de las mismas asignaturas de otro grupo de estudiantes en tiempos de pandemia, que únicamente utilizaron los recursos virtuales para el desarrollo de todo el proceso académico. Concluyendo que el grupo de estudiantes que trabajó en tiempos de pandemia con el apoyo total de recursos virtuales obtuvo un mejor rendimiento académico y una dispersión menor de promedios que el grupo de estudiantes que culminaron sus estudios antes de la pandemia y que utilizaron únicamente el salón de clases para sus actividades académicas en la Universidad. En esta investigación no se realizó un análisis del nivel de conocimientos de los distintos grupos de estudiantes, únicamente se analizó el rendimiento académico.
Economics of Pepper fruit (Dennettia-Tripetala) production in Nsukka Agricultural Zone, Enugu state Nigeria.
Authors: Paulinus Uke , Miriam Mgbakor , G.C.E Okechukwu
Published: May 2022

This research work dealt with the Economics of Pepper Fruit Production in Nsukka Agricultural Zone, Enugu State. Despite the preference of pepper fruit to other
vegetable fruits, its pharmaceutical and organoleptic properties, enough has not
been written on it. The specific objectives were to examine the socio-economic
characteristics of pepper fruit farmers, examine the production practices of pepper
fruit, examine the level of income generated, determine the factors limiting pepper fruit production, identify the possible measures to improve the production
practices. Random and purposive sampling techniques were used to administer a
structured questionnaire to 120 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using
frequency, percentage and gross margin to determine the profitability of pepper
fruit production. The results show that (65%) of the respondents were males with
an age bracket of (24-65years) with a mean of 40 years. The findings show that
majority of the respondents have 5-15 years of farming experience with a mean of
7.75. The result also shows that many of the respondents do not have beyond secondary education qualification, rather are literate (40%). The results of the budgeting analysis showed a gross margin of N42,400 and a benefit-cost ratio of N1.4
so for every N1 made,a profit of 4kobo is realized. Pepper fruit is therefore profitable. The result also shows that net profit is N17,600, a gross ratio of 0.7. The
major problems confronting pepper fruit farmers in the zone, were land tenure,
poor storage facilities and poor marketing channels. It is therefore recommended
that the establishment of low-interest rates for land procurement loans be enacted.
State bibliography "Journal Articles Chronicle": history, present and prospects of development (dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the publication)
Authors: Gutsol Galуna , Doiar Larуsa
Published: May 2022

The article is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the publication by the Book Chamber of Ukraine of the state State bibliography "Journal Articles Chronicle". A historical excursion was made during the founding of the journal, which became the second state bibliographic index after the "Books Chronicle". The preconditions for the creation of the "Journal Articles Chronicle" are analyzed; principles of its formation; transformation of thematic sections in different periods of life of our state; quantitative and qualitative characteristics of periodicals, publications of which are reflected in this edition of the state bibliography; the names of publications from which publications were reflected in the chronicle for many years are given; the negative factors influencing the issue of the magazine are considered.
Scientific and journalistic study of transformational processes of modern reading in the digital society
Authors: Sheyko Vasyl , Kukharenko Natalia
Published: May 2022

Senchenko M. From the Gutenberg era to the Zuckerberg era… Advantages and disadvantages of the perception of printed and electronic text / Mykola Senchenko, Oksana Senchenko. - Kyiv: Lira-K, 2021. - 128 p.
Corporate activity of domestic agrarian libraries on formation of the integrated branch information resource: a condition and prospects
Authors: Kapralyuk Oksana
Published: May 2022

The article analyzes the activity of the National Scientific Agricultural Library of NAAS as a coordination and methodological center of the network of agricultural libraries in the issue of corporate interaction with the subordinate network. The main achievements of the National Scientific Agricultural Library of NAAS and the network of agricultural libraries in this direction are described. In particular, in the issue of cataloging and work on the corporate project "AgroCARS" on the exchange of analytical bibliographic records of periodicals and continuing publications on agricultural topics, the formation of an electronic distribution resource of agricultural libraries of Ukraine online. The corporate interaction of the National Scientific Agricultural Library with the subordinate network for compiling bio- and bibliographic indexes is considered. Thus, the dynamics of the formation of indexes of the series "Academicians of NAAS", "Correspondent Members of NAAS" and "Bibliography of agricultural scientists" were analyzed. The cooperation of agrarian libraries on the formation of a bibliographic index series of foreign publications entitled "Foreign agricultural book in the funds of NSАL NAAS, SRI and universities of agricultural profile" was studied. In total, 11 bibliographic indexes were prepared and published in this series. The importance of raising the professional level of librarians, especially those who take part in corporate interaction, is noted. The role of the National Scientific Agricultural Library in improving the professional competence of librarians has been clarified, first of all, through conducting annual advanced training courses for librarians and a conference. The work carried out by the Main Libraries of Territorial Associations of Agricultural Libraries in matters of corporate interaction is reflected. In particular, scientific libraries of Sumy National Agrarian University, Zhytomyr National Agroecological University, Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and Lviv National Agrarian University. The problems that arise in the "participants" of corporate interaction and ways to solve them are presented.
Books by Professor Jędrzej Śniadecki of Vilnius University: materials on the study and attribution of book marks
Authors: Yakubova Tetyana
Published: May 2022

The aim of the research is to provide bibliological and historical information related to the biography, library and books of Jędrzej Śniadecki. The books of the scientist were conserved in the funds of the libraries of the St. Vladimir's University, the Volyn Lyceum in Kremenets, the Berdychiv Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites, the Royal Library "Regia" (the library of the Polish king Stanislav August Ponyatovsky). The works of bibliologists K. Taramanova, N. Berezkina, who studied his works, are analyzed.

The article systematizes digital information about the presence of a certain number of books with various marks, book and proprietary, of the scientist from the funds of the Department of Library Collections and Historical Collections of the Institute of Bibliology of the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine.

Books with donative inscriptions of the author for the book collection of Kremenets gymnasium, which is now in the fund of the above-mentioned Department, are marked.

The information resources that were used for attribution of Śniadecki's autographs are analyzed. A significant bibliological material has been investigated, which reveals information about the scientist's books in the funds of the libraries of Ukraine, in particular in the libraries of Kharkiv, Lvіv and Kyiv. Books by Jędrzej Śniadecki contain unique book marks that have perspectives for further bibliological research.
The relevance of information and analytical work of the library in the modern environment
Authors: Medvedeva Valentina
Published: May 2022

The article investigates the role of information and analytical work of the library in modern conditions today.

Attention is paid to various aspects of the activities of library institutions with a developed infrastructure for the formation and analytical and synthetic processing of documents. Emphasis is placed on the production and distribution of information and analytical products and services, where the role of information and analytical activities is growing rapidly, and information produced in society is high quality, efficient, reliable and meets the needs of modern society.

The significance of the role of information-analytical subdivisions of the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine is analyzed.

The leading role of information-analytical subdivisions of the library institution in the process of providing information needs of modern users is substantiated on the example of VNLU activity. Experience of information and analytical work of the Service of Information and Analytical Support of Public Authorities (SIAS), the National Law Library (NLB), the Fund of Presidents of Ukraine (FPU) on the analysis of a wide range of issues related to the process of informatization of Ukraine. A number of urgent problems that significantly slow down the further development of information and analytical work of the library in the country are analyzed.

Based on the experience of cooperation of analytical units of the NBUV with government agencies, we can talk about the feasibility of involving them in the productive development of the information society in modern conditions. The VNLU Service of Information and Analytical Support of Public Authorities has considerable experience, which results in numerous information and analytical products that have received significant evaluation from consumers.
A famous figure of Ukrainian document science (to the 70th anniversary of the birth of Yu. Palekha)
Authors: Kukharenko Natalia , Solyanik Alla
Published: May 2022

In the bright constellation of representatives of Ukrainian document science is the name of Yuri Ivanovich Palekha - one of the founders of domestic document science, candidate of historical sciences, professor, talented lecturer, methodologist and organizer of higher education, educator of the new generation document analysts and information managers, a man of tireless energy and high responsibility for training.
Anti- Alzheimer’s and Anti- Oxidant Activity of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Fruit Extract in Mice
Authors: V Lalitha , M Rajalakshmi , A Mohamed Fiaz , M Vishali
Published: May 2022

The present study was designed to investigate the anti-alzheimer’s activity of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba fruit in mice. The two exteroceptive models, scopolamine (1mg/kg) and diazepam (1mg/kg) induced amnesia were used to study the anti-alzheimer’s effect of ethanolic fruit extract of Cyamopsis tetragoloba (CTFE) at the oral dose of 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg in Wistar albino mice. Piracetam (400mg/kg) was used as a standard drug. After completion of the 10 days respective treatments, scopolamine induced amnesia model showed the better activity in all the three; Elevated plus maze, Radial arm maze and Y maze parameters. The CFE at a dose of 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg, improved memory in a dose dependent manner. In scopolamine and diazepam induced amnesia model, biochemical parameters like lipid hydroperoxide (P<0.05) and malondialdehyde (P<0.01) levels were significantly decreased with administration of CFE (400mg/kg) when compared to scopolamine control. Whereas, acetylcholinesterase (P<0.01) level was significantly increased when compared to scopolamine control on administration of CFE (400mg/kg). In-vivo antioxidants like superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione and catalase were decreased on inducing amnesia by scopolamine and diazepam when compared to normal group. Treatment with 400mg/kg of CFE significantly increased the levels of superoxide dismutase (P<0.05), reduced glutathione (P<0.05) and catalase (P<0.05) when compared to negative controls. From the results it was concluded that the ethanolic fruit extract of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba elicits anti-alzheimer’s activity in experimental animal models.
Role of Clinical Pharmacist in the Management of Anemia in Dialysis Patients
Authors: Farhan Mahdi Hani Al
Published: May 2022

Background: Anemia management is complicated in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. Clinical pharmacists have been involved in the care of ESRD patients in various settings. Aims of the study: The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic and pharmacoeconomic outcome of a clinical pharmacist- implemented anemia management in dialysis patients through a randomized, controlled, open label design clinical study. Methods: The study was carried out over a period of three months at renal /hemodialysis unit of King Hussein Medical Center at the Royal Medical Services. A total 203 patients of both genders on hemodialysis were randomized into an intervention or control arm, 102 patients were allocated to the intervention arm and 101 patients to the control arm. In the intervention arm, patients received physician-pharmacist collaborative care. In the control arm, patients received usual care. Results: In this study, clinical pharmacist interventions had a positive impact on achieving target goal of Hb concentrations among HD patients. The percent of patients who achieved target Hb and Hct at the end of the study was 87.2% in the intervention arm versus 36.6% in the control arm, p = 0.02). Patients in the intervention arm used less epoetin α, leading to a savings of 5723.4 JD. The average amount of epoetin α vials used in the intervention arm was significantly lower than that in the control arm (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Clinical pharmacists can positively contribute to the care of ESRD patients and reduce the gaps in current patient care.
Osteochondroma of the Pubic Symphysis: Unusual Location
Authors: Faiz S. , Tadsaoui S. , Roukhsi R. , Mouhsin A. , Athman E.
Published: May 2022

We report the case of a left pubic osteochondroma in a 55-year-old man, without any particular pathological history, which revealed itself as a painful left laterotesticular induration. This induration increased in volume and bothered the patient during daily activities. The CT scan was in favor of a left pedunculated pubic osteochondroma pushing back the spermatic cord. Surgical resection of the tumor confirmed the diagnosis of an osteochondroma.
Urachus Pathology: Infected Urachal Cyst
Authors: Faiz S. , Tadsaoui S. , Roukhsi R. , Mouhsine A. , Atmane E.
Published: May 2022

The urachus is a fibrous residue of the allantois that disappears after birth. In some cases, it may persist, which is called urachus abnormalities. This persistence of the urachus is manifested by abdominal pain and can be signalled by complications, of which infection is the most common complication. Infection can be misunderstood and confused with other pathologies, especially when associated with abdominal pain. In our case, we report an observation of an infected urachal cyst, revealed by febrile abdominal pain and swelling.
Solitary Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Parotid Facial Nerves in a Child with NF1: Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Lrhorfi Najlae , Lahfidi Amal , Ismail Halfi Mohamed , Allali, Nazik , Chat Latifa
Published: May 2022

Plexiform neurofibromas (PNF) are benign tumors originating from peripheral nerve sheaths; generally associated with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) usually involving a long segment of a major nerve trunk and extending into the nerve branches and they result in the so-called bag of worm’s appearance. The MRI features of neurofibromas are characteristic and can be helpful in the evaluation of a mass in a patient with known NF1.Theyhave mostly a predilection towards the limbs, in contract less than a dozen cases in all literature report a juxta-parotidien PNF.
Premature Rupture of Membranes: Interventionist or Expectant Attitude? At the Maternity Ward of Sominé Dolo Hospital in Mopti Mali
Authors: Mariko Seydou , Bagayogo Nanko S , Coulibaly Pierre , Samassekou Mama K , Traore Abdoulaye , Saye Amaguiré , Haidara Mamadou , Kassogué Djibril , Thera Tiounkani A
Published: May 2022

Context: The premature rupture of membranes regardless of the term of pregnancy can compromise the outcome. The objective was to describe the management of premature rupture of membranes in the maternity unit of Sominé Dolo Hospital in Mopti. Methods and Results: The 12-month study from January to December 31, 2018 was conducted in the maternity ward of Sominé Dolo Hospital in Mopti. This was a prospective analytical study of the case / control survey type including 63 cases (sick) of women who had presented a premature rupture of the membranes matched to 63 controls (not sick) of pregnant women admitted just before or just after the cases. During our study period. The frequency of premature rupture of membranes in relation to all live births during our study period was 4.63% or 63 cases / 1362. Spontaneous delivery after expectation was 74.6% in the group of cases, or 47/63, against 84.1% in the group of controls, or 53/63. The onset was 11.1% in the group of cases with a p value = 0.006. Cesarean section before labor was 14.3% in the group of cases, i.e. 9/63 against 15.9% in the control group, i.e. 10/63. Conclusion: The management of premature rupture of membranes is discussed and our team had opted for the expectation given the high proportion of premature rupture of membranes at term in our study.
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on the General Population in Morocco
Authors: Chtibi M. , Hanine I. , Raissouni M. , Belbachir S. , Ouanass A.
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Currently, we are going through an exceptional sanitary crisis due to the appearance of SARS-COV2, the containment being an act of social distancing is taken as a preventive measure to decrease the spread of the virus. It is undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic affects not only physical health but also mental health and well-being. The objective of our study is to evaluate the impact of the virus in the general population in Morocco, including stress and sleep disorders. Methodology: To develop this work, we used an anonymous questionnaire based on, in addition to individual status and conditions, scales assessing stress and sleep. The PSS-10 (Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale) for perceived stress and ISI (C. Morin's Insomnia Severity Index) for sleep disorders were chosen. Results: We collected 1240 participants, the median age of our participants is 29 years (25-34), with a female predominance of 89.5%. Most of our participants at this stage would have already known someone who had not already contracted the virus with a percentage of 71.7%. Regarding the evaluation of perceived stress, 66% had moderate stress, 16% had mild stress and 13.70% had severe stress. For sleep, 34.7% would have had mild insomnia, 32.3% moderate insomnia, 9% severe insomnia and 24% would not have had insomnia. Female gender, being divorced, living in a rural area, and knowing someone close to you who has had the virus were found to be factors influencing perceived stress. For insomnia, being 18 to 29 years old and female increases the risk of insomnia. Conclusion: The assessment of perceived stress and sleep disturbances concluded that there was a clear impact of the pandemic on the lives of the general population in Morocco.
Megacolon, Rare Mode of Revealing an Isolated Pheochromocytoma: Role of Catecholamines, A Case Report
Authors: Kimbembe Rolly Junior Louzolo- , Lafqih Maryame Ben , Rafi Sana , Mghari Ghizlane El , Ansari Nawal El
Published: May 2022

In the early 50s, some authors had already described the effects of catecholamines on the intestine, by the continuous infusion of noradrenaline into rabbits causing significant dilation of their colon. Most of the time, high levels of circulating catecholamines in secreting pheochromocytomas, can disturb the intestinal function giving a protean clinical presentation of the pheochromocytomas. As a result of these catecholamines, their morbidity and mortality are mainly of cardiovascular origin, but digestive morbidity and mortality is also significant due to severe cases of complete intestinal paralysis mediated by catecholamines, which can lead to extreme digestive pictures.