bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The perceptions of homoeopathic doctors practicing in KwaZulu Natal on their role in the public healthcare system in South Africa
Authors:   , Majola Sindile Fortunate
Published: February 2022

South Africa has a dual healthcare system which consists of the public and private healthcare sectors. The private healthcare sector is used by a small percentage of South Africans as its services are more expensive. It makes provision for both allopathic and Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners. In contrast, the public healthcare sector employs only allopathic practitioners. Due to its services being rendered free of charge or at very low cost, it caters for the majority of the population and as a result has become overburdened. South Africa’s healthcare system is undergoing major changes in order to ease the burden on the public sector. The integration of homoeopathy into this sector is a possible viable solution. In order to facilitate integration, homoeopathic practitioners should be in agreement with this radical change and suggest ways in which this paradigm shift can be initiated. Hence, the overall aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of homoeopathic practitioners on their role in the public healthcare system in South Africa. The paucity of research on the perceptions of homoeopathic doctors suggests that this is an unexplored topic. This study therefore employed a qualitative approach based on the grounded theory method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to determine homoeopathic practitioners’ perceptions of this phenomenon. Participants were selected using snowball sampling. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were also used to guide the selection of the research participants. The participants were interviewed individually using an interview guideline. Each interview was audio recorded and transcribed prior to data analysis. Once transcribed, the data was evaluated and analyzed manually. Four commons themes emerged from the data. The prevalence, frequency and variation (in the frequency) of each theme amongst the participants was established. Further analysis revealed links between all four themes. It was evident that knowledge/awareness of homoeopathy, the homoeopathic education system and the in-practice experiences of homoeopathic doctors all influence integration. These factors represented homoeopathic practitioners’ perceptions on such integration. The identification of the factors that influence integration is a clear indication that the homoeopathic practitioners who participated in this study are aware of their role in the public healthcare system and that the majority would welcome a shift from the private to the public healthcare sector. There is thus a need for further nationwide and more in-depth research on integration.
The prevalence and impact of primary headaches on students at the Durban based campuses of the Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Authors:   , Basdav Jyotika
Published: February 2022

Background Headaches affect different proportions of many populations and are experienced by any age, gender or ethnicity group. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence of headaches in South Africa, particularly amongst the university student population. Previous studies have suggested that headaches impact on daily activities as well as family and/or social activities. Studies on the impact of headaches on students are limited. Aim of Study The aim of this research study was to determine the prevalence and impact of primary headaches amongst students at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). Methodology A quantitative descriptive cross sectional survey was used to determine the prevalence of primary headaches in the student population at DUT. A minimum sample size of 384 was calculated using a confidence level of 95% and confidence interval of five percent. All six faculties were included. The course programmes and levels were chosen by multi-stage sampling. Each willing participant was required to sign a written consent form prior to enrolment in the study. Subsequently a self-administered questionnaire was filled out. The International Classification of Headache Disorder Criteria was used to classify primary headaches. All data was captured on an Excel spreadsheet and subsequently analysed using SPSS version 23.0. Results The total of 471 completed questionnaires was received. The prevalence of primary and secondary headaches was similar (50.2%; n = 222 versus 49.8%; n = 220, p = 0.92). More participants suffered from tension type (68.5%; n = 152) headaches compared to migraines (16.2%, n = 36) and mixed migraine and tension type headaches (15.3%, n = 34; p < 0.001). None of the study participants suffered from cluster headaches. Poor vision and stress increased the risk of a headache occurrence. The main relieving factor identified was the use of medication. Other relieving factors reported were sleep and relaxation. There was no correlation between suffering from headaches across the different faculties (p = 0.65), age of the participant (p = 0.77), ethnicity (p = 0.40), marital status (p = 0.84) and gender (p = 0.35). Headaches had a negative impact on the academic activities of the affected participants, including limited concentration and a complete halt to studies. Conclusion Tension type headaches were more prevalent amongst the study population. The impact of headaches limited concentration during tests and examination periods. An increased frequency and intensity of headaches was reported during this period. Family, social or leisure activities were also neglected when a headache occurred. This study adds to the current literature on headache prevalence in the student population. It also highlights that chiropractors are not consulted for headaches by students in the South African context. The chiropractic profession can benefit by tapping into this population.
An evaluation of the culture of patient safety as a critical element of healthcare in a public hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Govender Vathanayagie
Published: February 2022

Aim The study evaluated the culture of patient safety and the factors that contribute and influence patient safety as a critical element, to healthcare in a public hospital in Kwa-Zulu Natal, through a predesigned questionnaire with the objectives of establishing the current status of the culture of patient safety in the said hospital, evaluating responses from nurses and doctors and other healthcare professionals, exploring the effectiveness of communication and teamwork within units and hospital. Methods The study evaluated the culture of patient safety and the factors that contribute and influence patient safety as a critical element, to healthcare in a public hospital in Kwa-Zulu Natal, through a predesigned questionnaire with the objectives of establishing the current status of the culture of patient safety in the said hospital, evaluating responses from nurses and doctors and other healthcare professionals, exploring the effectiveness of communication and teamwork within units and hospital. Results The resultant data from the predesigned questionnaire was divided into components of teamwork within and between units, hospital and supervisor management support for patient safety, communication openness and feedback regarding errors, non-punitive response to errors, hospital handover of information staffing and overall patient safety grade. The study was compared to the studies in the US and three other countries across the European continent, Netherland, Taiwan, and US [Wagner et al. 2013]. The findings as possible strengths of the study were teamwork within units, learning in the organization, feedback and communication, and manager and supervisor support for patient safety. The areas that needed attention were teamwork across units, communication openness, staffing, non-punitive response to errors and overall patient safety grade, handover of information between units. Conclusions The findings, reflective of a developing country, compared to the findings from similar studies in developed countries such as the USA and countries in transition such as Netherlands and Taiwan. In reference to the precincts that face a developing country such as South Africa, certain highlights emerged from the comparison, as areas of strength, areas requiring attention, and a preliminary insight into current practices within the South African context which can be viewed as an opportunity to sustain current good practices and inform future research.
A homoeopathic drug proving of Withania somnifera 30CH
Authors:   , Laidlaw Marisa
Published: February 2022

Introduction The purpose of this study was to conduct a homoeopathic proving of Withania somnifera in the thirtieth centesimal potency [30CH], thereafter to determine and report the symptomatology in standard materia medica and repertory format, and then compare this symptomatology to the indigenous African and Ayurvedic medicinal usage of Withania somnifera. Methodology The homoeopathic drug proving of Withania somnifera 30CH was conducted as a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at the Durban University of Technology. The intervention, Withania somnifera 30CH, was manufactured according to methods 6, 8a and 10 of the German Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia [GHP] (Driehsen, 2003). Thirty healthy subjects were recruited as provers after meeting with the inclusion criteria (see Appendix A). The provers were randomised into two groups: 80% of provers received verum and 20% received a placebo control identical in appearance to the verum. The vehicle for both verum and control was six lactose powders, self-administered sublingually three times daily by all provers over two consecutive days. The measurement of proving symptoms was two-fold: a subjective account of symptoms produced by the verum/placebo recorded daily in a journal provided, and objective monitoring by the researcher. After the proving-generated symptoms had subsided, journals were collected and data analysis commenced. The accepted symptoms were collated and reported in standard materia medica and repertory format. Results The proving of Withania somnifera 30CH produced a total of 282 rubrics, five of which were newly formulated rubrics. There were 184 Grade 1 rubrics, 98 Grade 2 rubrics and 0 Grade 3 rubrics. The majority of rubrics were represented in the MIND, DREAMS, HEAD and GENERALS sections of the repertory. Analysis of results provided insight into the similarities and differences between indigenous African and Ayurvedic medicinal usage of Withania somnifera and the relationship to other homoeopathic medicines. Conclusion Clearly observable symptomatology was produced by healthy provers in response to the administration of Withania somnifera 30CH. In addition, there was significant correlation between the proving symptomatology and the indigenous African and Ayurvedic medicinal usage of Withania somnifera.
The effectiveness of lemon and sandalwood essential oils in the treatment of post inflammatory pigmentation in african females aged 18-35 years
Authors:   , Naidoo Ronell
Published: February 2022

Post inflammatory pigmentation (PIH) is a common dermatologic disorder globally. It is most prominent in darker skinned woman of childbearing age. PIH affects the physical and physiological features of the sufferer, altering their quality of life. The high costs and safety of treatment options available for PIH are questionable, thus creating an interest in the effects of natural remedies on PIH. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of lemon and sandalwood essential oils on PIH present in African females aged 18-35 years. Objective: The study objective was to determine the progression of PIH using sandalwood and lemon essential oils and a placebo treatment by means of a Skin Analyser® machine. Comparisons were made between the oils to determine their effectiveness in the treatment of PIH. Methodology: This was a prospective, quantitative and double-blinded study with an experimental design, conducted at the Durban University of Technology. Participants were black female students, 18-35 years, with a sample size of 48. Participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. A pre-test post-test method was used and follow up consultations took place at baseline 0 weeks and thereafter at 8, 16 and 24 weeks. Results: The majority of participants were 18-22 years of age with 61.7% (n = 29) indicating the use of daily homecare treatments such as cleansers and moisturisers, while 54.3% (n = 25) reported a family history of pigmentation. Low-self-esteem was reported by 52% (n = 31), which is a concern. Improvements (facial spots, pore sizes, ultraviolet [UV] features) were noted in the skin as a result of treatment with both sandalwood and lemon oils. Significant results were demonstrated by sandalwood oil across key skin parameters (facial spot, pore sizes, UV features) Discussion: The prevalence of common factors that influence the onset of PIH such as age, race and increased hormonal factors are high within this cohort, endorsing their susceptibility to PIH development. Our data also highlights waxing as the preferred hair removal method. However, waxing predisposes women to inflammation, blockage of pores and burns, leading to PIH. Therefore, the increased incidence of pigmentation in our study may be associated with the higher usage of waxing. Overall, visible improvements were demonstrated in the skin for both oils. We observed significant physiological changes in the pore sizes as a result of both oils, as well as improved pore conditions with fewer enlarged and blocked pores. Thus, both groups showed a reduction in the prevalence of acne. Our data thus suggests that both oils may have a potential role in decreasing the development of acne and PIH.
Comparitive study on the combination of Nigella Sativa with micro-needling for post-acne scarring
Authors:   , Jacobs Moeneeba
Published: February 2022

Acne is one of the leading skin disorders resulting in a debilitating physical appearance and psychological distress. Studies have shown that acne, and acne scarring are more common amongst women (76%) than men (24%). The need for acne scarring treatments is ever-rising. Post-acne scarring is a common, permanent, distressing, disfiguring skin disorder, which results from poor healing of active acne vulgaris. Post-acne scarring usually persists for a long time, even after the acne lesions have disappeared, due to its disfigurement leading to visible scarring, and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Acne scarring is more than a cosmetic concern, but rather, a medical problem, as it causes psychological problems. The growing interest in the use of botanical ingredients in modern aesthetics has grown phenomenally. This trend had led the researcher to using micro-needling in combination with oil from medicinal plant (Nigella sativa), with the aim of providing further insight in the growing interest and use of botanical ingredients. The aim of the study was to determine whether Nigella sativa, along with microneedling, would provide better results when compared to micro-needling alone. The addition of the botanical oil was used in order to act as a synergist for micro-needling by improving post-acne scarring. Thi study employed quantitative research approach with qualitative elements, making use of purposive sampling. A total of 50 female participants with post-acne scarring were recruited into the study, however only 42 completed the study. Participants were consulted and a participant demographic information sheet, post acne scarring grading scale and photographic images were taken at baseline with the Visia Skin Complexion Analyser®. The participant’s pain intensity scale, information sheet and satisfaction survey provided descriptive data. Data saturation was achieved after analysis of the results. The results that emerged from the study indicated an improvement in both the control and experimental group. The results of this study provided valuable insight into the use of botanical oils, combined with micro-needling. It is important to note that there is lack of research in South Africa in this area, especially on males, as studies have indicated that men have exhibited the same effects as females in relation to scarring. Results from the study indicated improvement in both the control and experimental group, however a significant improvement in scarring along with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation was observed within the experimental group. This is indicative of the fact that the addition of the Nigella sativa oil helped to elicit a significant improvement, when combined with micro-needling. What further emerged from the study was the importance and use of a quality of life questionnaire, particularly in post-acne scarring, as limited research and studies exist. It is important to monitor acne, especially within a clinical setting
МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ПІДХОДИ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ РОЗЛАДІВ АУТИСТИЧНОГО СПЕКТРА В ІСТОРИЧНОМУ КОНТЕКСТІ ТА НА СУЧАСНОМУ ЕТАПІ
Authors: Бурлачук Леонід Фокович , Лисенко Ірина Павлівна , Завязкіна Наталія Володимирівна
Published: February 2022

У статті розглянуті основні етапи формування підходів щодо визначення та вивчення розладів аутистичного спектра (РАС). РАС розглядається як розлад нейророзвитку, який характеризується соціальними та комунікативними дефіцитами та повторюваною поведінкою. Здебільшого РАС дебютують у ранньому дитинстві та мають значний негативний вплив на особистість дитини, членів її родини та якість життя загалом. За частотою РАС займають четверте місце серед різноманітних видів хронічної нервово-психічної патології в дітей. В Україні зареєстровано понад 7000 дітей та підлітків із РАС. Незважаючи на те, що з часом поведінка осіб із РАС може бути адаптована до життя в суспільстві, ці розлади справляють значний вплив на якість життя, соціальну взаємодію та майбутнє як дітей та дорослих, так і їхніх родин. За даними більшості досліджень, у разі своєчасної та ранньої комплексної діагностики та психологічної корекції, ці розлади можуть бути пом’якшені і більшість таких дітей можуть досягти рівня соціалізації, необхідного для життя в суспільстві. Сучасні уявлення щодо причин і механізмів РАС базуються на численних даних, які свідчать про наявність вираженої патології на різноманітних рівнях організму, від психічного та нейрофізіологічного до нейрохімічного й анатомічного, а також на результатах генетичних досліджень. У психологічній світовій практиці наявна значна кількість емпіричного матеріалу, корекційних методів та методик допомоги дітям із розладами аутистичного спектру. Описані методи корекційного впливу різняться залежно від теоретичних позицій дослідників, їхніх поглядів на етіопатогенез аутизму. Незважаючи на це, більшість із них може бути взята за основу розробки ефективної вітчизняної системи корекції та реабілітації дітей з аутизмом із метою забезпечення адекватного психолого-педагогічного супроводу цієї категорії осіб. Питання про РАС розглядаються більш ніж півстоліття. Залежно від наукового напряму, їх верифікують як симптом, синдром, хворобу або патологію розвитку. Це відображено й у міжнародних класифікаціях хвороб, де аутистичні розлади визначено серед найрізноманітніших порушень розвитку.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ КОПІНГ-СТРАТЕГІЙ У ЛЮДЕЙ ІЗ РІЗНИМ СТАВЛЕННЯМ ДО ВІРУСУ COVID-19
Authors: Казакова Єлизавета Сергіївна
Published: February 2022

У статті розглядається актуальна проблема для всього всесвіту, а саме: зіткнення суспільства з умовами карантинних обмежень внаслідок пандемії COVID-19. Ситуація, яка торкнулась абсолютно кожної людини, зумовила необхідність вивчення психологічних особливостей способів подолання та вирішення особистістю проблемних питань, що виникли внаслідок пандемії COVID-19. У статті, метою якої є вивчення особливостей копінг-стратегій у населення щодо ситуації навколо захворюваності на COVID-19, надається характеристика основних копінг-механізмів та копінг-стратегій, завдяки яким чоловіки та жінки справляються зі стресом та стресовими ситуаціями; пропонується розгляд взаємозв’язку вибору чоловіками та жінками тих чи інших копінгів залежно від ставлення до ситуації навколо пандемії. Результати показали, що, незважаючи на те, що карантинні обмеження тривають вже другий рік, є люди, які вважають коронавірусну хворобу надуманою загрозою для життя та що її значення перебільшене; є люди, які вважають COVID-19 реальною загрозою для населення, але лише для тих, у кого слабкий імунітет; ті, хто вважає загрозу COVID-19 дуже небезпечною, і лише деякі особистості з опитуваних сприймають COVID-19 як реальну загрозу для всього населення та вважають, що слід дотримуватися карантинних обмежень. У дослідженні показано, що чоловіки більш емоційно дестабілізовані у вирішенні складних питань, пов’язаних із поширенням коронавірусної хвороби COVID-19, аніж жінки. Результати респондентів щодо копінг-механізмів та способів подолання труднощів показали, що в межах актуальної ситуації навколо пандемії COVID-19 частіше використовуються такі копінг-механізми: «конфронтаційний», «втеча-уникнення», «планування вирішення проблеми», «позитивна переоцінка». При цьому найменш виразними в цих умовах є такі, як «самоконтроль», «дистанціювання» та «пошук соціальної підтримки». Показано, що чоловіки та жінки здебільшого вибирають різні копінг-механізми для подолання стресових ситуацій у межах карантинних обмежень, але і є ті копінг-механізми, які обидві групи досліджених використовують однаково.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНОГО СПРЯМУВАННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПРАВООХОРОННИХ ОРГАНІВ У СИСТЕМІ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ
Authors: Хоміч Юрій Григорович
Published: February 2022

Статтю присвячено дослідженню функціональних особливостей діяльності правоохоронних органів у системі публічного управління. Уточнено визначення правоохоронної функції держави як відносно самостійного, унормованого законами України і відокремленого напряму діяльності спеціально уповноважених державою органів та посадових осіб державної влади, інститутів громадянського суспільства та окремих громадян у сфері правоохорони та забезпечення правопорядку у суспільстві. Показано сучасний функціональний зміст правоохорони у контексті державно-управлінських реформ і подано сутність правоохорони як інтегрованого комплексу специфічних заходів держави із підтримання правопорядку в ній. Уточнено зміст поняття «функціональне забезпечення право охорони» через установлення особливостей реформування системи правоохорони на рівні держави. Розглянуто проблеми систематизації загальних функцій держави, визначення місця правоохоронної функції у системі державних функцій, встановлено її внутрішній зміст у контексті із правоохоронними органами. Систематизовано сучасні підходи до розуміння інституційної дихотомії понять «правоохоронна функція держави» і «правоохоронні органи держави» із позицій нормативного трактування. Проаналізовано наявні дослідницькі підходи до системної реформи органів влади, що забезпечують реалізацію правоохоронної функції. У статті з позицій публічно-управлінського концепту розкрито раціональну модель правоохоронної функції держави, критерії віднесення державних органів до правоохоронних, удосконалення механізму управління правоохоронною системою. Обґрунтовано новий підхід до змісту правоохоронної функції держави як суб’єкта публічної сфери та на цій основі детерміновано сутність правоохоронного змісту публічної діяльності, що реалізується тільки державою. Доведено, що з позицій функціональності правоохоронна функція виступає об’єктивно необхідним напрямом діяльності всього державного механізму, адже як держава, так і соціальна структура будь-якої спільноти не можуть виконувати свої функції без інструментів правозабезпечення.
СТАБІЛЬНІСТЬ ПУБЛІЧНО-УПРАВЛІНСЬКОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ: КОНСТИТУЦІЙНО-ПРАВОВИЙ ЗМІСТ
Authors: Юхно Ірина Валеріївна
Published: February 2022

У статті досліджено поняття стабільності публічно-управлінської діяльності з позицій конституційно-правового змісту. Проаналізовано напрями конституційної реформи, визначено особливості суб’єктності органів влади у процесі реформ. У статті обґрунтовано розвиток суспільних відносин в Україні в умовах конституційного реформування, розкрито інституціональні й теоретичні засади трансформаційного процесу в публічному управлінні. Розвинуто авторську класифікацію особливостей конституційного регулювання окремих складників публічного управління в Україні, на цій основі запропоновано авторський підхід до розвитку нових форм публічно-управлінської діяльності. Проаналізовано особливості конституційних змін, реалізованих у 2014–2021 роках в Україні, з позицій суспільних потреб. Розроблено рекомендації щодо удосконалення засад нормативно-правового, організаційного та інституціонального забезпечення реалізації демократичних основ публічно-управлінської діяльності в умовах трансформації українського суспільства. Визначено критерії стабільності публічно-управлінської діяльності (ПУД) в умовах конституційного реформування. Обґрунтовано залежність результатів конституційного реформування від напрацювання програмних цілей реформування, наявності відповідного «конституційного традиціоналізму», наявності політичного сприйняття реформ. Стабільність ПУД запропоновано визначити як: абсолютно стабільну (гранично стабільну систему); абсолютно стабільну систему публічного управління (або гранично стабільну систему); умовно стабільну систему публічного управління; нестабільну систему публічного управління. Доведено, що саме стабільність управління забезпечує можливість досягнення програмованого результату. Обґрунтовано концептуальну модель транзитивної моделі сталого розвитку публічного управління, в основі якої закріплено концепт стабільності публічно-управлінської діяльності. Доведено, що консервативна по суті модель публічного управління в процесі реформ має показувати стабільний стан функціонування, що може бути визначено на основі критеріального аналізу складників реформ.
The Relationship between Physical Activity with Increased Learning Concentration Among Students at Senior High School 3 Denpasar
Authors: Putra I Putu Yudi Pramana , M. Widnyana  , I Dewa Gede Alit Kamayoga  , Ni Luh Putu Gita Karunia Saraswati  , Anak Agung Gede Eka
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Physical activity is any body movement caused by the work of skeletal muscles system and increases the expenditure of effort and energy. The energy is used as fuel to perform motion and function. Nutrition and oxygen throughout the tissue will be better with increased physical condition which showed by increased in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Increased concentration will occur when the two energy substances in the human brain effect and fastering body's circular system.

Objective: To determine the relationship between physical activity with increasing concentration on students in learning at senior high school 3 Denpasar.

Methods: The sampling technique in this study was consecutive sampling. This study used an observational method with a cross sectional design. This research collects data from 122 students at senior high school 3 Denpasar which will measure the level of physical activity and concentration.

Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between physical activity with increase in learning concentration on students at senior high school 3 Denpasar (r=0,737; p<0,05).

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship with a positive value between physical activity with an increase in learning concentration on students at senior high school 3 Denpasar. If physical activity increases, the concentration of learning will also increase
Analysis of Efficiency Of KDT-OAT and Removal Preparations on The Recovery of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Duha Kristin Berlianta , Lestari Ramadhani Nasution Sri , Girsang Ermi , Suyono Tan
Published: February 2022

Background: Tuberculosis is one of the 10 most common causes of death and is the single most common cause of infection and causes illness every year in millions of people. The etiology of tuberculosis is the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis. These germs have a size of 0.5-4 microns x 0.3-0.6 microns with thin rods, straight or slightly bent, granular or have no sheath, but have a thick outer layer consisting of lipoids (especially mycolic acid). Based on data from the Riset Kesehatan Dasar in 2018 conducted by the Kementerian Kesehatan RI, the prevalence rate of pulmonary TB by doctors in Indonesia in 2018 was the same as in 2013 which was 0.4%. Based on the OAT guidelines used in Indonesia, there are two OAT drug preparations, namely OAT-KDT or (FDC) and the Kombipak package. Comparison of the efficacy of this drug in curing pulmonary TB also varies. Objective: To determine the efficacy of KDT-OAT and removal preparations on the cure rate of pulmonary TB. Methods: This type of research is a retrospective cohort study, which is a time-period approach. This study was conducted in October-November 2020. Results: There was no significant difference in treatment outcomes in pulmonary TB patients who received OAT-KDT or OAT-release preparations.
Cultural, Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Challenges as Perceived by Nigerian Post-graduate Students in a Public Academic Institution in Malaysia
Authors: Hashim Azirah , Yazdi-Amirkhiz Seyed Yasin , Suleiman Mohammed Nuruddeen
Published: February 2022

This study explored Nigerian post-graduate students’ perceptions of intercultural communication challenges faced in the wider socio-cultural context of society as well as in the setting of a higher education institution in Malaysia. Core findings of two focus group interviews with fourteen Nigerian students are reported. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and coded. Inductive qualitative analysis was used to determine categories and themes which emerged in the focus groups’ data. The main highlights discovered were the issues of local media’s indiscriminate generalizations and biased coverage of activities of Nigerians. The informants also referred to Malaysians’ natural proclivity for silence and their poor responsiveness in communicative interactions, the language barrier as well as religion-induced discriminations as factors contributing to the inefficacy of intercultural communication. The findings are discussed with reference to the macro-cultural patterns of world cultures as well as the culture-specific qualities of the Malaysian society.
Gender Equality in Elementary Education: A Dream or Reality
Authors: Dar Parvaiz Ahmad
Published: February 2022

For centuries girls were not treated equal to boys in many ways. The education of girls has become one of the most important concerns of 21st century not only at local level but also at the national level. Efforts by the government are on to ensure gender equality but government initiatives alone would not be sufficient to achieve this goal. Society must take initiative to create a climate in which there is no gender discrimination and girls have full opportunity to receive good quality elementary education without any barrier. The female literacy rate is also lower than the male literacy rate. The ground reality is deprivation and exploitation of girls especially from rural areas and those belonging to deprived sections of the society. Education is a powerful tool of social transformation. Hence, education for girls has to be paid special attention. Greater access for education must be ensured in the educational system. Gender sensitivity must be developed. A watch has to be kept on dropout rate of girls and corrective measures should be taken to check the dropout rates. There is no denying the fact that education of girls have made considerable progress in almost every aspect, but they still have to struggle against many handicaps and social evils in the male dominated society. The study found that there are 222 children in the age group of 06-14 years who are out of school from a single education zone. Taking this thing into consideration it seems a dream to achieve 100% literacy rate at elementary level if time bound steps are not taken to solve this problem. Hence, the study will help all stakeholders to become aware of the present situation and issues prevailing in the education zone Khag and can play an active role in solving these problems effectively and fruitfully.
Language Choice among the Punjabi Sikh Community in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Authors: Kaur Sheena , Singh Bishen Singh Gurcharan , David Maya Khemlani , Shanmuganathan, Thilagavathi , Dumanig Francisco
Published: February 2022

When a minority group interacts and comes into contact with individuals from the dominant language, they tend to choose a commonly understood language. Language choice is forced to negotiate their own identity and cultural practices with their dominant culture. This can create a conflict, as in the case of the Punjabi community, who try to adopt new cultural norms and maintain their own identity when living in a dominant cultural group. With the growing number of Punjabis in Sabah, specifically in the capital city of Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia, this situation presents an excellent case for advancing our knowledge about the challenges that the process of assimilation and enculturation may have on the Punjabi community living in a society which predominantly is of a different culture in Sabah. This study thus addresses the impact of social integration among a small population of the Punjabi Sikhs living in Kota Kinabalu. Data is collected using a questionnaire and interviews with several community members. The study draws implications on how a minority group adapts to the dominant culture and provides possible avenues for future research.
The Survey on Deployment of E-Resources in District Central Public Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: The User’s Perspective
Authors: Srinivasa Rao Muppidi , V. Dhana Raju
Published: February 2022

The Future Public Libraries are filled with Electronic resources. All the public libraries in India need to improve the e-resource to meet the user information needs. Implementation of Information Communication Technology in the district central public libraries have to instruct their subordinate public libraries in the district., The utilization of the Internet, and conduction of the Digitization process in the district central public libraries in the state. The Community has to give their support to the implementation of information communication technologies and develop the electronic resource in the Central Coastal district public libraries in Andhra Pradesh. Sometime in the future, a public library is a room with a bookshelf and a computer terminal per person. The shelves are mostly bare of books and instead stuffed with old conventional documents. The Indian government had initiated to development of the public library system. Chadavadam makistam (We Love Reading) concept was initiated by the government of Andhra Pradesh, to improve the reading habitation in school level children.
Continuance intention of mobile payment Using modified extending model of acceptance and use of technology
Authors: Handayanto Eko , Ambarwati Rita
Published: February 2022

Mobile payment (m-payment) is payment using information technology system. Nowadays, the system is growing familiar to pay online shopping in Indonesia. There are almost a half of Indonesian population using m-payment for business transactions. One of m-payments which is growing popular called DANA. Introducing information technology into a business is important to make transaction easier than traditional one. This phenomenon has been studied based on the extension of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2). The research’s aim is to analyse the effect of UTAUT2’s variables on sustainability m-payment usability and the role of user’s experience as a moderator. All DANA users as the population of this study and the sample are 100 DANA users in Malang, East Java. Simple linear regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) completed to examine relevance hypothesis.  The results shows that the statement of price saving orientation and information quality are not reliable, there is a significant positive effect both of hedonic motivation and habits on continuance intention, and  experience does not moderate the effect of hedonic motivation on continuance intention.
Conversational Cohesion in Students’ WhatsApp Chat within Online EFL Learning
Authors: Mukaromah Naela Hidayatul , Wui Fitriati Sri , Sakhiyya Zulfa
Published: February 2022

The pandemic of COVID-19 has shifted physical learning mode into online learning. The phenomena led communication technology to assist the implementation of online learning. For some reasons, WhatsApp Messenger becomes a commonly-used technology to discuss learning materials. However, the flow of students’ conversation or discussion via WhatsApp chat rose a problem of text relation in creating meaningful conversation. The analysis of conversational cohesion, thus, needs to be taken into account. This study aims at analyzing conversational cohesion on students’ written chat in WhatsApp group within online EFL learning in Indonesia. Two series of students’ conversation in WhatsApp group became the research object. The study found that students’ written chat applied all types of cohesive devices appropriately; either grammatical or lexical cohesion. Meanwhile, the distribution of appearance for each type differs one another. Reference obtains the most occurrence in the conversation while lexical cohesion is the most rarely applied. It is highly expected that future research may pay attention to the realization of students’ conversational cohesion in any sorts of technologies as learning media for students in various educational levels or grades.
O CORDÃO DA BICHARADA: A PARTICIPAÇÃO DE CRIANÇAS NA BRINCADEIRA DE RUA NO CARNAVAL DE JUABA-CAMETÁ/PA
Authors: Almeida Ivone Maria Xavier de Amorim , Valente Elizete Tenório
Published: February 2022

Este artigo é resultante das coletas de dados realizadas na localidade de Juaba, na cidade de Cametá no período de 2018-2019, vinculadas ao projeto “Festas, Brincadeiras, cortejos, procissões e Atos Devocionais: estudos sobre manifestações populares na amazônia paraense”, cujo objetivo se centra na investigação da participação de crianças no cordão da bicharada no carnaval de Juaba. O Cordão da Bicharada é considerado um bloco carnavalesco que homenageia a fauna da Amazônia através do uso de fantasias confeccionadas pelos moradores locais. A apresentação do cordão da bicharada é marcada pelo entusiasmo e alegria dos participantes – adultos e crianças – e com uma visualização estética totalmente peculiar. Toda a fundamentação teórica utilizada na construção dos argumentos reflexivos sobre o tema advém da etnocenologia, acionando as categorias conceituais espetacularidade e teatralidade como mote na compreensão da participação dos integrantes – em especial, as crianças - no cordão da bicharada.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL PARA ALUNOS DOS CURSOS TÉCNICOS
Authors: Reis Orimar Batista dos 
Published: February 2022

Este trabalho tem como objetivo realizar uma abordagem sobre a necessidade de inserção de temas ambientais nos cursos técnicos, em especial no de metalurgia. Em geral, os docentes dos cursos técnicos não discutem com seus educandos sobre os problemas ambientais relacionados às atividades desenvolvidas nas indústrias e atividades produtivas. No caso das indústrias, a discussão a respeito da temática ambiental é importante, pois, esse assunto tem uma interrelação direta com as atividades desenvolvidas pelos técnicos, pois, a indústria se utiliza de recursos naturais para o desenvolvimento de suas atividades, gerando resíduos, os quais devem ser tratados e dispostos de forma adequada, para que não haja contaminação do solo, do ar e da água, da região onde a empresa se encontra instalada. Portanto, é relevante que os alunos tenham além de conhecimentos técnicos, uma conceituação ambiental, de forma que se tornem cidadãos críticos e atuantes na melhoria de vida da sociedade.
EFEITOS DO TREINAMENTO DE FORÇA NA MELHORA DA BIOMECÂNICA DA CORRIDA
Authors: Arruda Igor André , Machado Christiane Salum  , Salles Valério Geraldo de  , Pereira William Valadares Campos 
Published: February 2022

A corrida de rua é hoje um dos esportes mais praticados no mundo, sendo a grande maioria atletas amadores, e muitos deles buscam, assim como atletas profissionais, uma forma de melhorar a biomecânica da corrida e consequentemente a sua performance para se ter menos desgastes em suas provas. Várias são as metodologias de treinamento para atingir esse objetivo, uma dessas formas é o treinamento de força, que tem se mostrado importante para a melhora da performance dos atletas, diminuindo a incidência de lesões e melhorando o rendimento. O objetivo desse trabalho é analisar na literatura as várias metodologias de treinamento de força e sua relação com a melhora da biomecânica da corrida, dando ênfase em possíveis benefícios na economia da corrida de rua. Os resultados mostraram que o treinamento de força se mostrou importante para a melhoria de desempenho de corredores de endurance. Melhoria essa que parece estar relacionada às adaptações neuromusculares geradas pelo treinamento de força, independente das manifestações e tipos de forças treinadas.
INCLUSÃO DE PORTADORES DE NECESSIDADES EDUCACIONAIS ESPECIAIS PARA ALÉM DO ÂMBITO ESCOLAR: UMA IDEIA EM CONSTRUÇÃO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Moura Luciana Santos de
Published: February 2022

A inclusão de pessoas com necessidades educacionais especiais para além dos muros escolares é uma problemática que precisa ser enfrentada diariamente, uma vez que os espaços externos, apesar da utopia de inclusão societária, são fragmentados e direcionados a poucos sujeitos por diversos fatores, entre eles a situação financeira, a classe social e a classe racial. Sendo assim, a marginalidade é duplamente favorecida àqueles que ocupam um lugar de vulnerabilidade. O princípio da equidade vem justamente minimizar os preconceitos, trazendo como lema o tratamento diferente para sujeitos diferentes em problemas situacionais. Uma vez que, a educação inclusiva é um direito de todos os sujeitos, comprometendo-se a ofertar aprendizagem e participação sem adicionar nenhum tipo de prejuízo psicossocial, potencializando o que há de melhor no sujeito, afim de garantir um melhor desempenho e autonomia para além das instituições educacionais. Dessa forma, busca -se a emancipação do sujeito ao dar vozes àqueles que sob olhares alheios, são fardos pesados para a sociedade.
BENEFÍCIOS ADVINDOS DA ERGONOMIA E DA PRÁTICA DA GINÁSTICA LABORAL
Authors: Carvalho Neto Mário Reis 
Published: February 2022

O trabalho ininterrupto pode provocar problemas nas esferas física, psicológica e social para os empregados. A competitividade nos vários setores acaba por exigir a produtividade; em decorrência, o profissional, por um lado se empenha para a consecução dos objetivos da empresa, por outro, esquece-se de sua própria saúde. Danos são causados à saúde em geral e os afastamentos para tratamento são uma constante. Sob esta ótica, a Ergonomia e a Ginástica laboral, como parte de um plano fisioterapêutico, se configuram como grandes aliadas aos trabalhadores para minimizar os danos que se apresentam à sua saúde. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é fazer uma revisão de literatura acerca dos benefícios advindos da Ergonomia e da prática Ginástica Laboral. Para tanto, a metodologia escolhida foi a revisão de literatura, em que a construção o texto se deu através da consulta às bases de dados e outros textos relacionados ao tema em questão. Os resultados evidenciaram que a ergonomia estuda, desenvolve e aplica regras e normas que viabilizam a organização do trabalho de modo que seja compatível com as características físicas e psíquicas do funcionário. A ginástica laboral também tem se mostrado como favorável no ambiente de trabalho de modo a contribuir para a melhoria das condições psíquicas e sociais dos funcionários. Conclui-se que a Ergonomia e a Ginástica Laboral, quando implementadas, promovem a melhoria da qualidade da saúde dos funcionários.
ESTUDO COMPARATIVO DA TEMPERATURA DE PREPARAÇÕES SERVIDAS EM DUAS UANs DISTINTAS
Authors: Nascimento Bárbara Letícia Dias da Silva , Leal Fernanda Santos , Nascimento Renata Quartieri
Published: February 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo confirmar a importância do controle da temperatura, sobretudo das preparações frias em duas UANs distintas: uma do tipo institucional, servindo funcionários de uma indústria, e a outra do tipo comercial, sendo um restaurante popular. Durante 14 dias foram avaliadas, e comparadas, as temperaturas aferidas ao meio dia dos dois tipos de saladas servidas em cada UAN. De acordo os critérios do artigo 47 da Portaria CVS 5/2013, a maioria das temperaturas se apresentou irregular, sendo as do restaurante popular as mais inadequadas devido à grande demanda. A fim de melhorar o controle das temperaturas que foram encontradas fora do regulamento, conclui-se que a quantidade de preparações em cubas deve ser ajustada de forma que o resfriamento pós-preparo seja completo e proporcional. Consequentemente, necessita-se adequar a utilização e a temperatura dos equipamentos durante a espera até a distribuição para atender as boas práticas e a legislação que garantem a segurança alimentar.
NAVEGANDO NO MAR DO USO DAS LIVRES CRIAÇÕES: BREVES REFLEXÕES SOBRE O DOMÍNIO PÚBLICO NA PROPRIEDADE INTELECTUAL
Authors: Oliveira Angelo da Silva
Published: February 2022

Com o avanço da tecnologia novas formas de proteção têm surgido no campo da Propriedade Intelectual. O domínio público representa um contrapeso ao processo de ampliação de conteúdos protegidos por direitos de exclusiva, um mecanismo democrático que busca o equilíbrio entre a proteção e o acesso. Ele não pode mais ser tratado como algo meramente residual, ao contrário, deve ser reconhecido com um instituto jurídico próprio, com proteção positiva, que assegurem, efetivamente, a livre utilização e circulação do conhecimento científico, técnico e artístico.
JOVENS CONCLUINTES DE ENSINO MÉDIO E O MERCADO DE TRABALHO
Authors: Silva Geraldo Leandro Rocha , Santana Zionel
Published: February 2022

A globalização da educação nacional, especificamente da escola, pode ser equiparada à promoção ou um espaço de habilidades e competências que possam formar cidadãos críticos, capazes de pensar e, ainda, de se profissionalizarem; motivou-se pela tendência internacional de países que, recentemente, modificaram seus sistemas educacionais, com propostas de currículos diferenciados, não deixando de visar soluções para a sociedade do capital em situação de crise (PIOLLI; SALA, 2020). Torna-se necessário o preparo de jovens concluintes que não têm interesse ou não têm condição do ingresso ao Ensino Superior, necessitando ingressar e ser aceito pelo mercado de trabalho. De acordo com Vilhena (2019), é preciso uma aproximação do Ensino Médio, enquanto representação da educação, para que os jovens estabeleçam laços de confiança e intensifiquem sua credibilidade neste veículo enquanto projeção para o futuro e para a conquista do mercado de trabalho. O tema vem de encontro às necessidades de capital humano no mercado de trabalho, com habilidades e competências para suprir as demandas empresariais. Já se motivava pelos indícios e testagens da reforma curricular e antes da sua regulamentação de obrigatoriedade de cumprimento do cronograma proposto; ou seja, antes da Portaria nº. 521/21.A proposta deste estudo se justifica e se faz relevante pois, um currículo complementar social sugerido para profissionalização ou capacitação de jovens concluintes do Ensino Médio, por meio de desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências demandas para a melhoria de seu capital intelectual, pode representar o êxito para a empregabilidade daqueles que almejam o ingresso no mercado de trabalho.