bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resilience, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Overseas Filipino Seafarers
Authors: Tamayo Jane Marie D.
Published: March 2021

This descriptive-correlational study assessed the level of resilience, depression, anxiety, and stress among overseas Filipino seafarers and its relationship to demographic variables such as age, marital status, length of service, position category, and family structure.  Also, it sought to find out if resilience is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Sixty-six overseas Filipino seafarers were obtained through convenience and snowball sampling in Iloilo. The data were gathered using the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21) and were analyzed using percentage, mean, Fisher Exact test, and Pearson-r product. The results showed a normal level of resilience and experience normal levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. There is no relationship between resilience, depression, anxiety, stress and demographic profiles. Moreover, resilience is negatively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. Results of the study served as a basis for resilience enhancement and distress management program for overseas Filipino seafarers.
Competence and Resolution of Issues in English for Specific Purposes Instructional Materials Preparation
Authors: Magno Nilbert L.
Published: March 2021

This descriptive-comparative research determined the teachers' level of competence and extent of the resolution of issues in the preparation of English for Specific Purposes instructional materials in terms of availability of facilities for authenticity, training of teachers, and curricular decision. A researcher-made instrument was employed to gather data from purposively sampled 41 English Teachers in a public senior high school. Using the frequency and percentage, mean, t-test, and one-way ANOVA in analyzing the results, findings revealed that the teachers' level of competence, when taken as a whole and grouped according to demographic variables, has a high level. The high level of competence can be attributed to teachers' training workshops. Meanwhile, the extent of the resolution of issues is moderate. The findings signify that stakeholders involved should always initiate certain programs for the continuous provision of instructional materials and design training-workshops to improve the level of competence and preparedness of the English teachers.
Perceived Influence of Core Values to the Behaviors of Senior High School Students
Authors: Imperial Joebel G.
Published: March 2021

The school core values influence the desirable behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of senior high school students.  This descriptive-comparative study assessed the perceived degree of influence of the school core values on the behaviors of the senior high school students as assessed by students themselves and teachers. Using a researcher-made survey questionnaire, the data were collected and were analyzed using mean and Mann Whitney. The findings generally revealed that teachers and students strongly agree on the perceived influence of core values on students’ behaviors. When results were compared according to assessors’ designation, students significantly rated higher than teachers. On the other hand, students' assessment of the perceived influence of core values to students' behaviors showed a significant difference when compared according to sex, but no significant difference in the school of origin.  The findings may be used as a basis for the formulation of a learning log in teaching Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics.
Moral Reasoning and Political Leader Preference of Senior High School Students of a Private School
Authors: Goyon Raymond P. , Legaspi Carlos Eduardo I.
Published: March 2021

Kohlberg’s moral development theory focuses on the thinking process that occurs when one makes a moral decision. Kohlberg had identified three stages of moral development: Pre-conventional, Conventional, and post-conventional. Moral reasoning, as perceived to be a factor in the decision-making, is a rational act guided by moral principles.  It is a subjective evaluation related to practical reasoning, where one justifies the idea based on how a person views various thing. Moreover, decisions rely on reasoning; moral reasoning is related to making a congruent decision when a person creates preference takes more courage in deciding whom to elect during elections. Voting preferences can be affected by certain factors such as peer influence, media influence, family influence, and church/religious community. Political leader preference is described as a judgment based on evaluations and observations through interaction with political content. It may also refer to a political or philosophical opinion on an individual pertained to be a candidate for leadership. Like the Senior High School (SHS) students, some new voters are easily swayed by some politicians. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of moral reasoning and the degree of preference for a political leader of SHS students when grouped according to sex, family monthly income, age, and church ministry involvement. Specifically, it also compares the degree of preference for political leaders when grouped according to variables and correlates moral reasoning and preference for political leaders. Likewise, it explores other factors that influence the political leaders’ preference.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance of Workers of a Manpower Agency in a Highly Urbanized City
Authors: Lagrana Lyka R. , Bayoneta Ma. Johanna Ann R.
Published: March 2021

The rapid growth of industrialization and diversification worldwide diverted the trend in the labor market to be shifted towards alternative work arrangements, also known as Non-standard Employment (NSE). In the Philippines, these alternative forms of employment of NSE can be greatly observed. Workers can be under different employment types, namely, regular, probationary, fixed-term or contractual, casual, project, or seasonal. The majority of workers under NSE arrangements fall under a fixed-term or are contractual employees. This enticed the researcher to investigate how alternative work arrangements influence or affect workers' overall job satisfaction and work-life balance, specifically for workers under contractual arrangements or those hired by service contractors or manpower agencies. Thus, the study described and correlated the level of job satisfaction and work-life balance of the manpower agency workers in a highly urbanized city in Negros Occidental.
Satisfaction of Students and Parents on School Services of Catholic Schools in Southern Antique
Authors: Laureta Alda Luz N. , Dioso Dexter Paul D.
Published: March 2021

Service quality is among the determinants that define customer satisfaction, and customer satisfaction can lead to continued customer loyalty. Understanding students' and parents' satisfaction with the student services can help the school identify their strengths and pinpoint the area that can be improved. In the Philippines, part of Catholic education is the high standard of school services. These services include the library, instructional services, information and orientation service, guidance and counseling, student organization/government and activities, student discipline, student publication, admission services, scholarship and financial assistance, food services, health services, and safety and security. Measuring the students' and parents' satisfaction level of satisfaction on school services may help maintain Catholic education's quality. Hence, the study intends to measure and compare the students' and parents' level of satisfaction with all the school services offered in Catholic schools in southern Antique for the school year 2019-2020.
Implementation of the Solid Waste Management of Barangays in a Highly Urbanized City
Authors: Go Joedcel M. , Caelian Merlita V.
Published: March 2021

The present alarming environmental world crisis is the uncontrolled generation and illegal dumping of solid waste (SW) that poses great harm to public health and the environment (Ali & Sion, 2014). Poor waste management may cause air, water, and soil contamination. The Republic Act 9003 (RA 9003) or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (ESWMA) had been in place for several years. However, its implementation was a challenge for every LGU, including in a highly urbanized city. Hence, the paper examined the level of implementation of the provisions and enforcement of prohibited acts on ESWMA of barangays as assessed by community leaders as a whole and according to their geographical location and income. Also, it explores the challenges encountered by the barangays and the recommendations of the community leaders in the implementation of RA 9003 and the local ordinance enacted by the city.
FAKE NEWS: UMA CONVERSA ENTRE GÓRGIAS DE LEONTINOS, EPICTETO E GALENO
Authors: De Aquino Resende Marcus
Published: March 2021

Tudo aconteceu em uma pequena cidade do interior de São Paulo, onde uma mulher foi assassinada na frente dos filhos. Logo surgiram as notícias nos veículos de comunicação digital, estampando em suas manchetes que a mulher havia sido morta a tiros, após uma briga, por levar bolo e não salgado a uma festa. É uma notícia tão estranha e fora do comum que não tem como evitar a pergunta: como isso seria possível? Como uma pessoa pode ser morta por não ter levado à festa o prato combinado? Certamente essa foi a pergunta de muitos leitores que se depararam com a inusitada manchete.
PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE NUMBER HEAD TOGETHER (NHT) DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA PGSD STKIP-MB
Authors: Mega Megawati , Subhanadri Subhanadri
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian  tindakan kelas, bertujuan mendeskripsikan proses keterlaksanaan dan pencapaian hasil setiap siklus tindakan melalui penerapan pendekatan NHT dalam meningkatkan motivasi berprestasi dan hasil belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Prodi PGSD STKIP-MB dengan subyek penelitian mahasiswa semester 3 kelas C pada mata kuliah pembelajaran IPA kelas rendah. Instrumen penelitian berupa lembar observasi motivasi berprestasi, lembar observasi sikap, lembar observasi keterampilan, dan soal tes hasil belajar kognitif.  Penelitian ini berhasil dilaksanakan dalam 3 siklus tindakan. Setiap siklus tindakan mencakup kegiatan perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan persentase motivasi berprestasi pada siklus I mencapai 60,71%, pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 71,40%, dan pada siklus III berhasil meningkat mencapai 85,71%. Persentase sikap pada siklus I mencapai 75,10%, pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 83,75%, dan pada siklus III berhasil meningkat mencapai 91,24%. Persentase keterampilan pada siklus I mencapai 73,75%, pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 82,50%, dan pada siklus III berhasil meningkat mencapai 92,50%. Hasil belajar kognitif pada siklus I mencapai 58,62 (kategori rendah), pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 68,96 (kategori sedang), dan pada siklus III berhasil meningkat mencapai 82,75 (kategori tinggi). Hal ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan pendekatan NHT dapat meningkatkan motivasi berprestasi dan hasil belajar mahasiswa.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN LIGHTENING LEARNING CLIMATE TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS X SMA NURUL FALAH
Authors: Hanraein Munengsih , Syarifah Lely Lailatus , Nurliana Siti , Ningsih Puji Astutik
Published: March 2021

The study aims at examining the effect of lightening the learning climate models on mathematics learning motivation in class X SMA Nurul Falah Kutabumi. This research method  was used is quasi experiment with research design of “Nonequivalen Control Group”. The population in this research were student of class X IPA1 and X IPA2 SMA Nurul Falah Kutabumi with 39 students of class X IPA1 and 30 students in class X IPA2. Class X IPA1 is an experiment experiment class treated with the lightening the learning climate, while class X IPA2 is a control class with a conventional learning model. Data collection techniques use student motivation scale by observation (questioner), in depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used quantitative descriptive statistics by comparing the average score of the posttest pretest to the learning motivation scale of the experiment class and the control class. The result showed that there was an effect of the lightening the learning climate models on students motivation to learn mathematics in class X. this can be seen from the calculation of the average score of the motivation scale. The average score of the pretest motivation scale of the experiment group was 72,55, while the control group was 72,03. The average posttest of the experiment group learning motivation scale was 80,89, while the control group was 75,58. From thes data, the average posttest score of the experiment class is greater than the control class. Besides the result of categorizing the average posttest of the experiment class learning motivation scale is better than the control class.
Dano psíquico
Authors: Leite dos Santos Celeste
Published: March 2021

O presente trabalho visa delimitar os danos psíquicos passíveis de responsabilização cível e criminal. É analisada a forma como os tipos de violência intrapessoal, interpessoal ou coletiva interferem na caracterização dos danos psíquicos. A seguir faz-se breve análise da violência contra mulheres, idosos e crianças e são apresentadas as conclusões ao trabalho.
Efecto de la natación sobre la proteinuria en nefropatía-IgA. Estudio de Caso. [Effect of swimming on proteinuria in IgA-nephropathy. A case study].
Authors: Salgado-López José Ignácio
Published: February 2021

La proteinuria es un factor de progreso de la nefropatía-IgA (N-IgA). La actividad física (AF) favorece el incremento de la proteinuria. Por ello, tradicionalmente no se recomendaba AF a estos enfermos. Este trabajo estudia la influencia de la natación, en la N-IgA y la necesidad de una prescripción adecuada. Se diseñó como estudio de caso único dentro de los Mixed Methods. Los datos cuantitativos recogieron la carga de AF y tests de orina mediante tira reactiva. Los datos cualitativos registraron, mediante diario, la actividad cotidiana del sujeto y otros aspectos sobre su calidad de vida. Los resultados, muestran un aumento de proteinuria post-ejercicio, con un descenso en patrón repetido, sumando una menor proteinuria diaria. Mejoró también la calidad de vida: menor fatiga, reducción del dolor y rigidez artro-muscular, entre otras. Cabe pensar la idoneidad de la prescripción de natación aeróbica ligera a sujetos con N-IgA, aunque se precisa más investigación.
Anafilassi a un FANS dopo assunzione di un farmaco da banco
Authors: Giovannini Mattia , Sarti Lucrezia
Published: March 2021

The Authors report a case of an anaphylactic reaction to flurbiprofen in a 10-years old girl. The diagnosis was confirmed by an oral challenge test (OCT).
PROSJEKTBASERT UNDERVISNING I ET BÆREKRAFTPERSPEKTIV
Authors: Major Jonas
Published: February 2021

Utfordringene knyttet til begrepet bærekraft er med på å skape utfordringer for undervisningen. Den mest fundamentale utfordringen, relatert til konseptet bærekraft, er at vi foreløpig ikke vet hvordan vi skal klare å bebo planeten uten å «bruke den opp». Menneskeheten belaster kloden i dag på en slik måte at den måtte ha hatt 1.6x sin egen bærekapasitet for å opprettholde dagens befolkning uten at det blir opphopning av avfall eller at man har gjort seg avhengig av ikke fornybare ressurser. Dette problemkomplekset, som omhandler menneskenes primærbehov er koblet opp mot økonomiske systemer og sosiale systemer som har fått sine egne «bærekraftretningslinjer», men som det allikevel er viktig å påpeke at ikke har noen egenverdi om kloden skulle bli ubeboelig for mennesker. (dyr, bakterier, e.l. har liten glede av en bærekraftig økonomi, så verdien av dette forutsetter et menneskelig perspektiv).

Et problemkompleks av et slikt omfang kan ved første øyekast virke både vanskelig og meningsløst å få inn i undervisningen. Det de fleste kan enes om er imidlertid at vi har en utfordring, og vi har ikke alle svarene. En slik type konklusjon er lite verdt i en undervisningssituasjon hvor man bruker forelesninger, pensumlitteratur og eksaminering for å videreformidle- og teste forståelsen av kjent kunnskap. Det er vanskelig å lære bort ukjent kunnskap. Dette leder til at man heller må undervise i hvordan man driver med innovasjon, implementering og forskning. Når man jobber prosjektbasert, som i studioundervisningen ved arkitekturutdanninger, vil det utydelige bærekraftperspektivet kunne være et stimulerende rammeverk for inspirerte, innovative og forskningsbaserte studentprosjekter. Det krever imidlertid en forskningstilnærming, hvor det å avdekke problemer og å være kritisk også er et verdsatt utfall av prosjektarbeidet.

For å skape et arbeidsmiljø hvor studentene ønsker å utforske det ukjente må det være rom for å lage prosjekter som er kritiske til dagens modus operandi uten at det får uproporsjonale konsekvenser, som at man ikke består eller eventuelt får en dårlig karakter. Det må skapes en kultur hvor det å utfordre, eller å finne på noe nytt er noe positivt.
Utvikling av begrepstester for å evaluere læringsdesign
Authors: Jakobsen Anita Nordeng , Eggen Per-Odd , Persson Rolf Jonas , Mehli Lisbeth
Published: February 2021

Motivasjonen for å endre undervisningsopplegg er å øke studentenes læring. For å måle effekten av endringer eller identifisere vanlige misforståelser innen fagområdet matmikrobiologi har vi utviklet en begrepstest (Food Microbiology Concept Inventory). Testen ble videreutviklet fra lignende tester i mikrobiologi og forfatternes egne erfaringer.  I tillegg ble matbransjen spurt om hvilken mikrobiologikunnskap som de mener er essensiell for en kandidat med bachelorgrad i matteknologi. En spørreundersøkelse ble utviklet og sendt ut til 268 aktører fordelt på akademia, instituttsektor, industri og forvaltning. Den totale svarprosenten i undersøkelsen var 20,5%, og 56% av respondentene var fra industrien. Uavhengig av respondentenes utdanning eller arbeidsplass var det stor enighet om de fem viktigste påstandene eller spørsmålene i undersøkelsen. Disse omhandlet overlevelse og vekst av mikroorganismer (Q21), mikroorganismenes påvirkning på produktkvalitet og mattrygghet og overvåkning av disse (Q36 og Q45), mikroorganismer og sykdom (Q43), samt bruk av prosessteknologi påvirker mikrobiota (Q44). Begrepstesen ble designet for å kunne vurdere studentenes forståelse av matmikrobiologi før, underveis og etter gjennomført bachelorstudium. Første gjennomkjøring av testen viser at flere iterasjoner er nødvendig før en pålitelig metode er etablert.
El juego pedagógico en la disciplina de lengua y literatura en el 7mo grado, instituto “Miguel Larreynaga”
Authors: Ortega Pilarte Evelia María , Blandón Jirón Consuelo Lizeth
Published: February 2021

Se abordó el estudio del juego pedagógico con el estudiantado del 7mo grado del instituto “Miguel Larreynaga” de la comunidad Boca de Sábalo, Municipio El Castillo, para contribuir al desempeño docente y mejorar en la enseñanza-aprendizaje a través de estrategias significativas. El enfoque fue cualitativo debido a que está basado en la recolección de datos meramente interpretativos y analíticos, establecido en el entendimiento del significado de las acciones de los involucrados, lo cual enuncia lo más relevante expresado por el estudiantado, docente, y observadores. Las fortalezas más significativas del uso del juego pedagógico son: mejor asimilación de los contenidos, integración y participación activa del estudiantado, desarrollo de competencias comunicativas, la práctica de valores, desarrollo de habilidades y destrezas, y reforzamiento del conocimiento adquirido. Desde el punto de vista de la observación, se evidenció que la docente utiliza estrategias de aprendizaje lo que indica que se planifican en el plan diario, pero no de manera permanente, sino esporádicamente.
Cohesión social en dos comunidades indígenas y una mestiza de la RACCN: Tuara, Ispayulilna y El Carao
Authors: Cordón Suárez Enrique , Guadamuz Noé , Galo Sacasa Yader
Published: February 2021

Se presenta la valoración del estado de cohesión y desarrollo de dos comunidades indígenas y una mestiza, representativas de los diferentes grupos étnicos de la Costa Caribe Norte de Nicaragua (CCN). Las comunidades son: Tuara (Miskitu), Ispayulilna (Mayangna) y El Carao (Mestiza).Para la recopilación de la información se utilizó una metodología con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo. Las tecnicas de investigación fueron la entrevista y la encuesta. Estas se construyeron sobre la base de los indicadores definidos por la CEPAL (2010), y los indicadores de bienestar de los pueblos indígenas definidos por CADPI et al.(2008). Con cada una de las comunidades, solicitamos su aprobación y participación en el proceso investigativo. Se acordó la devolución de los resultados del estudio en cada comunidad y en el caso de requerir negociación y derechos de autoría, esta sería compartida entre instituto de Estudios Estratégicos y Políticas Públicas (IEEPP16) , URACCAN y la comunidad. Los resultados presentan a la comunidad de Tuara con un engranaje ya establecido de funcionamiento individual y colectivo en la comunidad, en donde toda la población goza de un buen nivel de unidad y confianza. Esto ha permitido cierto equilibrio en los procesos de desarrollo de vida y convivencia en la comunidad. Consideran que la clave de la estabilidad en la comunidad ha sido mantener redes sociales que se basan en la confianza y seguridad, lo que ayuda a que cada uno se cuide, se respeten y muestren cierto grado de solidaridad, así se superan dificultades más eficientemente. De igual manera, la comunidad de Ispayulilna presenta un sistema de vida comunal bien organizado y funcionando sobre el hecho de pertenecer a un grupo étnico bien unido y cohesionado. Se visualiza confianza, unidad y respeto entre sus miembros, en especial por sus líderes comunales y religiosos. Muchos acuerdos verbales entre comunitarios se toman y se respetan, lo cual conlleva a entender que la comunidad aún se mantiene unida. A pesar de que la comunidad dispone de abundantes recursos naturales para su sobrevivencia y definen normas de uso y protección con fines de sostenibilidad, existe la situación de invasión de colonos en su territorio que afectan sus recursos naturales. Contrariamente, la comunidad de El Carao se caracteriza por tener una baja cohesión social, ya que la gente percibe que la acción colectiva no sólo es difícil, sino que tiene baja incidencia en la construcción de una sociedad unida. La seguridad ciudadana es baja, dado que muchos de los habitantes provienen de diferentes zonas del país y se establecen de manera dispersa. Esto permite a que la relaciones vecinales no sean tan fuertes y prevalezca la desconfianza, afectando de manera significativa la posibilidad real de fortalecer el tejido social y la cohesión social entre los comunitarios.
Marcas avaliativas em imagens jornalísticas
Authors: Florek Cristiane Salete
Published: March 2021

Objetivando investigar a avaliatividade em imagens, analisamos cinco imagens jornalísticas quanto: i) ao contexto de publicação e de recontextualização; ii) à estrutura multifuncional; e iii) aos itens avaliativos. Os resultados demonstram: i) a prevalência das marcas avaliativas atitudinais de afeto; ii) presença de julgamento explícito (ideacionalmente representado) ou implícito (atribuído pelo leitor); iii) apreciação implícita e atribuída pelo leitor; iv) engajamento por expansão dialógica, realizado pelo enquadramento da foto; v) gradação como ponto de entrada para a avaliação visual. Esses resultados demonstram a importância de sistematizar categorias de análise e de considerar a avaliatividade como importante fonte de informação no estudo dos significados de textos multimodais, especialmente os que englobam linguagem visual estática.
Predicting Posttraumatic Growth among Primary Caregivers of Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia Admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Dhanoa Simplejit Kaur
Published: March 2021

Preterm neonatal care is important aspect of parenting. The main objective of this study is to find out the predictors of Posttraumatic growth among primary caregivers of newborn babies affected with hyperbilirubinemia. In this study caregivers of preterm babies with hyperbilirubinemia were studied to find out the predictors of posttraumatic growth. The sample of 300 parents was collected. The results of this study were found that diverse variables such as coping skills, personality traits and parental stress are act as predictors of posttraumatic growth among parents of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. In Conclusion, Neonate Caregivers need special psychological care as suggestions and recommendations are incorporated to prevent caregiver stress at initial stage and also need to promote mental health care professionals at antenatal and postnatal levels.
Monorail transport system concept for Smart City of CPK
Authors: Koper-Olecka Emilia
Published: March 2021

The article refers to selected challenges related to the need to ensure passenger transfer in the Smart City area in the context of the planned development of the Solidarity Transport Hub (CPK). The authors present the concept of using the modern public transport solution Innovia Monorail 300 as a potential automatic transport system for Smart City. The elaboration presents Bombardier's product - Innovia Monorail 300 system, its characteristics, aspects relevant for development, and its components. The article proposes the monorail line structure, analyzes the transport needs and capacities, presents traffic organization rules, and points out other aspects important from the system planning point of view. The legal status for the approval of the system in Polish conditions is briefly outlined.
Utilization of copper plating effluents in the degradation of the dye Sanodure Green in the presence of H2O2
Authors: Sodaitienė Edita , Kaušpėdienė Danutė , Gefenienė Audronė , Gefenas Vladas , Ragauskas Romas , Ramanauskas Rimantas
Published: February 2021

Oxidative degradation of metal complex dye Sanodure Green (SG) in the presence of H2O2 and nanostructured catalyst CuO prepared from copper plating effluents has been investigated. The activity of the CuO catalyst in the oxidative degradation reaction depended on the SG concentration, reaction time and temperature. The reaction followed a pseudo-first order kinetic model, and the rate constant was highly dependent on the increase in temperature, but only slightly on the SG concentration. Thermodynamic studies have shown that the degradation reaction of SG is endothermic. The use of copper plating effluents for the preparation of nanostructured catalyst CuO makes it possible to avoid the accumulation of difficult-to-recycle copper oxide sludge formed during effluent neutralization, and to manage copper plating and aluminum dyeing effluents more economically.
Determination of fatty acid composition and antioxidant activity in vegetable oils
Authors: Kazlauskienė Daiva , Kasparavičienė Giedrė , Nenortienė Palma , Marksa Mindaugas , Jukilaitytė Julija , Velžienė Saulė , Ževžikovas Andrejus
Published: February 2021

Studies of the composition of vegetable oils are expedient in order to achieve quality product modelling. The goal of this research was to determine the composition of fatty acids using gas chromatography (GC) and antioxidant activity using DPPH and ABTS spectrophotometric methods. Analysed oils were castor seed, sunflower seed, sesame seed, fibrous hemp seed, black radish seed and olive oils. Different classes of fatty acids were determined: polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated; omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 acids and individual constituents. The study results showed that the dominant acids in all oils were oleic and linoleic fatty acids. The best ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 acids was found in fibrous hemp seed oil – 3:1. All analysed vegetable oils demonstrated a high antioxidant activity.
Profesionales formados en gestión documental
Authors: Garcia Alsina Montserrat
Published: March 2021

Documentos electrónicos ubicados en administraciones públicas y empresas de diferentes sectores buscan profesionales de la documentación que los sepan gestionar, para continuar siendo testimonio de las actividades organizativas, y contribuir a la transparencia. Requerimiento imprescindible es conocer metodologías de diseño e implementación de sistemas de gestión documentales. Candidatos que no cumplan este requerimiento, abstenerse: peligran nuestras vidas.
Prospectiva cientificotécnica: más allá de la bola de cristal
Authors: Cobarsí-Morales Josep
Published: March 2021

La prospectiva cientificotécnica es cada vez más necesaria para las organizaciones y las sociedades de un mundo con incertidumbres crecientes. Requiere del concurso de una serie de elementos que, adecuadamente combinados, pueden dar forma a proyecciones de futuro plausibles en muy variados formatos, según las necesidades de los públicos objetivos destinatarios de los pronósticos. A este tipo de proyecciones, en cuanto que productos de conocimiento, les falta avanzar en su estandarización para lograr una mayor difusión y aceptación por parte de los potenciales usuarios, que son muchos y diversos.
Distribución integrada
Authors: Tognazzi Alberto
Published: March 2021

Tim Berners-Lee creó la World Wide Web, pieza clave que ayudó a difundir internet masivamente, el 12 de marzo de 1989. Parecía un desarrollo tecnológico como muchos otros, pero este se reveló revolucionario. La tecnología no suele ser realmente innovadora si no cambia los hábitos de sus usuarios, y el invento de Tim Barners Lee en 25 años ha revolucionado radicalmente la manera en la que nos informamos, consumimos y comunicamos entre nosotros. Ha sido disruptiva y ha generado un cambio paradigmático al mismo nivel que las mayores innovaciones de la humanidad.
¿Como tenemos la despensa?
Authors: Ollé Candela
Published: March 2021

Los repositorios digitales de acceso abierto tienen como objetivos aumentar la visibilidad y la difusión de la producción de las universidades y/o instituciones, y preservar y garantizar su accesibilidad en el futuro, además de facilitar su autoarchivo. La UOC participa desde el año 2001 en Racó, Tdx, Recercat y Mdx, coordinados por el Consorci de Biblioteques Universitàries de Catalunya (CBUC) y el Centre de Supercomputació de Catalunya (CESCA).
Te doy mis ojos
Authors: Lalueza Ferran
Published: March 2021

En los últimos cinco años, el Gobierno de España ha reducido en un 83% el presupuesto dedicado a la publicidad institucional que combate la violencia de género, pasando de los 8 millones de euros invertidos en 2009 a los 1,3 millones previstos para este 2014. Este sustancial ahorro apenas equivale al incremento que ha experimentado la partida dedicada a promocionar las Loterías y Apuestas del Estado durante el mismo período. ¿Una comparación demagógica?
'Digital detox'
Authors: Creus Amalia
Published: March 2021

“Atención, está entrando en una área libre de tecnología electrónica. Por favor, no utilice su teléfono móvil. Se prohíbe el uso de dispositivos inalámbricos”. El cartel, pintado a mano, cuelga en la entrada de un bar en la Union Square de San Francisco. Es una tarde de diciembre de 2012 y los centenares de jóvenes que acuden al encuentro tienen muy claro el espíritu de la fiesta: “Desconecta tu móvil para volver a conectar”.
Voces silenciadas en el múltiplex
Authors: Martínez Martínez Silvia
Published: March 2021

Tras la proclamación por parte de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas hace ya más de veinte años del Día Internacional de la Libertad de Prensa, el 3 de mayo se ha convertido en cita ineludible de reflexión sobre la situación de los medios de comunicación en el mundo. Este año, la inminente ejecución de la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo que ha silenciado varias cadenas de Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT), no ha venido sino a acentuar los ecos de una decisión judicial sin precedentes. Una situación que ha encendido la alarma en el sector audiovisual y entre la propia audiencia por los posibles efectos sobre una oferta comunicativa plural.
#LaRojaSÍpuede: deporte, política y merchandising
transversal (I)
Authors: Cabeza Sílvia
Published: March 2021

Este año la rápida eliminación de la selección española en el Mundial de Brasil contrasta con la euforia despertada por sus triunfos en las pasadas Eurocopas de fútbol de 2008 y 2012, como también en el Mundial de Sudáfrica de 2010. En aquellos momentos se hablaba de la victoria incontestable del mejor equipo. No obstante, el presente ha cambiado la percepción de la realidad. Si bien la hazaña futbolística puso sobre la mesa la relación directa entre el deporte y la aparición de un neonacionalismo español (atractivo para algunos sectores catalanes), hoy en día la escena política es radicalmente opuesta.
Intra-abdominal Abscesses by Burkholderia cepacia in Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Series
Authors: Dhanawat Aditya , Gupta Partisha , Mohanty Lalatendu , Maheshwari Guncha
Published: March 2021

Burkholderia is a gram-negative bacillus causing infections in immunocompromised patients. It is commonly seen in the tropics and is known to mimic tuberculosis clinically. Six patients were reviewed who were admitted in our hospital between July 2018 to June 2019 after obtaining their consent. All the six patients were uncontrolled diabetics with HbA1c levels between 8.2-13.9% who presented with fever more than 2 weeks and had abdominal symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain or loss of appetite. Some also had respiratory symptoms like cough, chest pain and breathlessness. All of them had leucocytosis (neutrophilic). Mild transaminitis was also observed. CT abdomen revealed presence of multiple hepatic and splenic abscesses in all the patients. Chest X-ray revealed bilateral pneumonia in five patients. Burkholderia cepacia was found in the blood of four patients, sputum of one patient and splenic pus aspirate of one patient. Four patients were treated with meropenem and rest with ceftazidime. All of them responded well to treatment and became asymptomatic. Ultrasonography abdomen at follow-up was negative for any intra-abdominal abscesses. They were also put on long term oral co-trimoxazole. The clinical presentation of Burkholderia closely mimics tuberculosis as it predominantly affects immunocompromised and causes a long-duration multi-systemic illness. There has been several case series of intra-abdominal abscesses caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei but infections by Burkholderia cepacia in the abdomen is a rare finding. The diagnosis of burkholderia is often delayed due to its inconspicuous nature, lack of clinical suspicion and often mimicking tuberculosis clinically.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF LEAVES, STEM AND FRUIT PARTS OF TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS
Authors: Kakade Nirmala R , Jagdale Vikas M , Jiwade Ganesh R
Published: February 2021

The comparative phytochemical analysis of leaves, stem and fruit powder of Tribulus terrestris was carried out by using preliminary phytochemical screening. To identify the phytochemical constituents, present in water and ethanol extracts of Tribulus terrestris leaves, stem and fruit, a preliminary analysis was done by using different testing methods of Frothing test, Mayer’s test, Hager’s test, Foam formation test, Lead acetate test, Molisch’s test and Ferric Chloride test. The phytochemical analysis study showed the presence of 3.903%, 1.725% and 2.259% terpenoids & phenolic in leaves, stem and fruit parts of Tribulus terrestris respectively. The study showed the presence of 16.574%, 15.943% and 10.168% alkaloids and 0.240%, 0.160% and 0.230% Q. alkaloid & N-oxides in leaves stem and fruit extracts respectively. 2.888%, 0.825% and 2.679% fats and waxes and 76.395%, 81.347% and 84.672% fibers were observed in leaves, stem and fruit extracts of this plant respectively
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF TRANSDERMAL PATCH OF PLUMBAGIN FOR ANTI-FUNGAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Sharma Aman , Agarwal Abhinav
Published: February 2021

The objective of the current study is to improve the patient compliance and sustained drug release action by herbal medicine which can be achieved by developing alternative drug delivery system. The matrix type transdermal patches containing plumbagin were prepared by solvent evaporation method with different ratios of polymers (HPMC 50cps, PVP K29-32 and EUDRAGIT RS-100). In these matrix type transdermal patches, the PEG (Polyethylene glycol) was used as plasticizer and DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide) used as a penetration enhancer. The formulated patches were evaluated for physicochemical parameters like thickness, weight variation, % moisture content, % moisture uptake, % flatness, folding endurance and drug content. In vitro drug release studies were carried out by using the Franz diffusion cell. The cumulative % of drug released in 10 hours from the six batch formulations were 95.66%, 94.2%, 97.33%, 90.13%, 83.75% and 85.71%, respectively. On the basis of in-vitro drug release, formulation (HE-2) was found to be better than other formulation and these were selected for further evaluation such as anti-fungal activity and stability studies.
Physical Characteristics and Mineral Composition of Bread Produced from Blends of Wheat and Defatted/Undefatted Cashew Kernel Flours
Authors: Ifeoma Barber, Lucretia , T. Emelike, Nkechi Juliet , Dumlebabari Deebom Maureen
Published: February 2021

The present study was aimed at assessing the physical characteristics and mineral composition of breads produced from blends of wheat-defatted/undefatted cashew kernel flours. Cashew kernel was processed into flour and thereafter divided into two portions. One portion was left undefatted while the other portion was defatted using a hydraulic press. Bread was prepared from the blends of wheat and defatted/undefatted cashew kernel flours using 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, of wheat flour to defatted cashew kernel flour (DCF) and wheat flour to undefatted cashew kernel flour (UCF), respectively and 100% wheat flour as control. Mineral composition and physical characteristics of the composite breads was determined using standard methods. The study revealed a significant (p<0.05) increase in the calcium (12.21-24.60 mg/100 g), iron (1.08-5.13 mg/100 g), potassium (4.13-19.63 mg/100 g), sodium (0.27-0.55 mg/100 g), zinc (0.05-2.25 mg/100 g) and magnesium (4.29-23.72mg/100g) contents as the proportion of defatted and undefatted cashew kernel flour increased. Defatting resulted to a significantly (p<0.05) higher increase in the mineral contents of the bread samples. Physical characteristics of the composite bread showed a decrease in the height (8.00-5.20 cm), length (12.30-11.25 cm), width (8.00-7.45 cm), loaf volume (682.50-505.00 cm3) and specific volume (2.62-2.08 g/cm3) as amounts of defatted and undefatted cashew kernel flour substitution increased. Weight of the bread increased as substitution with 10% defatted and undefatted cashew kernel flour. Beyond the 10% level, a decrease in bread weight was observed. The findings of the present study therefore showed that wheat flour bread supplemented with 10% UCF cashew kernel flour produced bread of higher mineral content than 100% wheat flour bread and this level of UCF substitution did not have adverse effect on the bread’s physical characteristics.
E-Commerce Based Marketing Strategy of Seaweed Processed Products of Aulia Sari Bandung, West Java
Authors: Faridah S. , Nurhayati A. , Rizal A. , Suryana A. A. H.
Published: February 2021

This study aims to analyze the efficiency and marketing strategy of e-commerce seaweed processed products at Aulia Sari Bandung. The research was conducted with a survey method with a snowball sampling technique to 45 respondents consisting of producers and consumers of the products. The survey results were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The research was conducted at Aulia Sari Bandung on Jl. Inspeksi Pengairan No. 3 Cipamokolan Bandung City, West Java from July to November 2020. The data sources used are primary and secondary data. Primary data obtained by interviewing informants. Secondary data were obtained from regular consumers or second informants and literature studies related to this research. Data analysis was performed using analysis of SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). The results showed that the coordinates of Aulia Sari Bandung are at position X, Y = 0.37; 0.10, which means that it is in quadrant I position by supporting aggressive strategies which means having opportunities and strengths than can be utilized maximally. Some alternative strategies that can be done are maintaining the quality of production, improving and facilitating services using Whatsapp and Go-Food, increasing promotion and sales via Instagram and Facebook, maintaining marketing from Whatsapp and Go-Food to obtain maximum benefits, and improving product promotion and marketing through online marketing media to make it look attractive.
Evaluation of GeneXpert MTB/Rif Assay and the Conventional Methods for Detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Gombe State
Authors: Maori Lynn , Muhammed Kabiru , Ibrahim Garba
Published: February 2021

Background: Tuberculosis is a global health problem associated with high morbidity and mortality. Rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis is essential for early disease management.

Aim: This study evaluated the performance of gene expert MTB/ RIF assay for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampin (RIF) resistance with conventional methods.

Methods: A total of 130 sputum samples from suspected tuberculosis patients were examined from July 2019 to August 2019.

Results: Fifty-nine patients 59(45.4%) were males and seventy-one 71 patients (54.6%) were females. Seventeen patients (13.07%) had tuberculosis. Of the 17 Confirmed tuberculosis patients, 6(35.2%) were ZN positive, 11(64.7%) were GeneXpert positive and 17(100%) were positive to TB Culture. One sample showed false-positive GeneXpert result. The GeneXpert assay achieved 47.1% sensitivity, 97.3% specificity, 72.7% Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and 92.4% Negative Predictive Value (NPV) while ZN Staining method had 35.3% Sensitivity, 97.27% Specificity, 100% PPV and 91.1% NPV. GeneXpert detected 5(29.41%) Rifampicin resistant TB. The risk factors associated with tuberculosis in this study had HIV (17.6%), Malnutrition (13.8%) and Overcrowding (15.3%).

Conclusion: GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay is a helpful tool for rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment of TB. However, the use of Genexpert does not eliminate the need of conventional microscopy, culture and anti-tubercular sensitivity that are required to monitor the progression of treatment.
Second Order Rotatable Designs of Second Type Using Central Composite Designs
Authors: Chiranjeevi P. , Benhur K. John , Babu B. Re. Victor
Published: February 2021

Kim [1] introduced rotatable central composite designs of second type with two replications of axial points for 2≤v≤8 (v: number of factors). In this paper we have extended the work of Kim [1] for second order rotatable designs of second type using central composite designs for 9≤v≤17.
Social Isolation in Times of COVID-19: Effects on Adolescents' Mental Health
Authors: Ciampo Luiz Antonio Del , Ciampo Ieda Regina Lopes Del
Published: February 2021

Introduction: The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus forced the adoption of several measures for individual and collective protection measures,  including isolation, which interrupted direct social contact and started to draw the attention of researchers due to its potential risk of damage to  people’s mental health, notably for the most sensitive groups, such as adolescents.

Aim: This article presents some emotional repercussions observed in groups of adolescents, after six months of social isolation.

Methodology: Literature retrieved through Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, Scielo, and Cochrane Library databases related to the mental health of adolescents during the period of social isolation determined by the coronavirus pandemic, published between January and July 2020.

Results: The studies have found manifestations ranging from mild symptoms, such as boredom, inattention, agitation, irritability, fatigue and excessive worries to those of greater magnitude, such as worsening cognitive performance, exaggerated fear and varying degrees of anxiety and depression

Conclusion: The data allow us to state that social isolation has immediate effects and probably also in the medium and long term, on the behavior and emotional health of adolescents. Both healthy teenagers and those who already have a change in the pre-existing emotional state must be carefully observed and supported during the most critical moments of this global crisis.
Thermal Diffusion and Diffusion Thermo Effects on Casson Nanofluid Flow in the Presence of Chemical Reaction with Inclined Magnetic Field
Authors: Akaje T. W. , Olajuwon B. I.
Published: February 2021

Present paper studies the thermal-diffusion and diffusion-thermo effects on Casson nanofluid flow in the presence of chemical reaction with inclined magnetic field. A similarity analysis was used to transform the system of partial differential equations, together with boundary conditions into a system of dimensionless couple ordinary differential equations. A robust spectral collocation method has been adopted to obtain the solution of the transformed flow equations with corresponding boundary conditions. The impact of various controlling parameters on dimensionless velocity, temperature and nanoparticle concentration are presented graphically and discussed. The effect of the flow pertinent parameters on skin friction, Nusselt number and Sherwood number are presented in tabular form. Finally, an increase in Prandtl number and thermophoresis parameter reduce the temperature field of the flow, while increase in Eckert number enhanced the temperature profile.
Novel Organo Phosphonate-1,2,3 Triazole Derivatives: Molecular Properties Prediction
Authors: Telu Jhonsee Rani , Kuntala Naveen , Anireddy Jaya Shree , Pal Sarbani
Published: March 2021

In the present scenario drug discovery and development processes are expensive and time consuming. To resolve this, we utilised the Lipinski’s rule (Ro5) methodology, which appears to be useful in defining drugability. In the present investigation, we reported the synthesis and evolution of antibacterial activity of title compounds and according to Rule of 5 series, twenty novel ((R)-dimethyl (hydroxy(4-((1-(2-nitrophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy)phenyl)methyl)phosphonate-1,2,3-triazole derivatives were subjected to molecular properties prediction, drug likeness by Molinspiration (Molinspiration, 2020) and Molsoft (Molsoft, 2020)  software.
Evaluation of Host Plant Resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in Banana Hybrids
Authors: Sankar C. , Soorianathasundaram K. , Kumar N. , Karunakaran G. , Sivakumar M.
Published: February 2021

The reaction of twenty four new synthetic banana hybrids were selected and evaluated for resistance to M. incognita under artificially inoculated pot conditions. Known susceptible (Grand Naine) and resistant (Yankambi KM5) banana varieties were included as reference cultivars. Responses of banana hybrids to M. incognita infection was assessed by the nematodes population in roots, number of galled roots, percentage of galled roots and root gall index on a scale of 1-5, where 0 = 0 galls and 5≥100 galls. The result showed that seven banana hybrids, H 904, H 911, H  921, H 924, H 926, H 943 and H 952 were found to be tolerance to M. incognita and the remaining were rated as moderate susceptible and susceptible. The total phenols, peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, phenylalanine ammonia lyase chemical and enzyme contains in roots were higher in tolerance genotypes viz-a-vis susceptible ones.