bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Demographic Characteristics of Rice Farmers and its Effects on Rice Production in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria
Authors: A.A. Bichi , M. Abdulkadir , M.B. Hassan , M.S. Kanoma , S.L. Halliru , A.S. Muhammad
Published: August 2023

The study examines the Demographic Characteristics of Rice Farmers and its Effects on Rice Production in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. The different demographic characteristics of farmers which includes various socio-economic status of rice farmers is hypothesized to have significant impact on the farmers life style including the farming activities. Survey design approach was adopted using primary data source. Four hundred questionnaire were administered across the 10 wards / rice farming communities in Kura LGA using purposive stratified sampling frame. The data was subjected to descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. It was discovered that the literacy level of respondents is low; the highest percentage (39.3%) attained only secondary school as their highest educational qualification; whereas only 20% attained tertiary educational status. This could be attributed to the availability of job opportunities in the rice farming (both rainfed and irrigated) which attract the youths to venture immediately after completing their secondary education, thereby hindering them from furthering education. It is recommended among others that the rice farmers should always be encouraged to further their education through many strategies including awareness campaign.
ABORDAGEM MULTIDISCIPLINAR NO REESTABELECIMENTO ESTÉTICO E FUNCIONAL DE UM INCISIVO CENTRAL SUPERIOR ALTERADO POR TRAUMA
Authors: Pacheco Mariana de Oliveira , Alcântara Ana Patrícia , Gomes Fábio de Almeida , Costa Cecilia Atem Gonçalves de Araújo
Published: August 2023

Introdução: Um dos maiores desafios na odontologia restauradora é o restabelecimento de um único incisivo central que teve suas características alteradas por trauma. A inter-relação entre diversas especialidades é, muitas vezes, necessária e essencial para a resolução desses casos. Objetivo: este trabalho objetiva descrever um caso clínico com abordagem de endodontia, periodontia e dentística na recuperação estética e funcional de um incisivo central superior alterado por trauma. Relato de caso: Paciente MOP, 18 anos, gênero feminino, compareceu ao atendimento odontológico relatando trauma no dente 11 aos 7 anos de idade e com queixa em relação a estética atual desse elemento. No exame clínico, observou-se presença de faceta em resinacomposta com discrepância de cor, forma, volume e alinhamento gengival em relação aos dentes contíguos. O exame radiográfico demonstrou presença de raiz incompletamente formada, canal com grande amplitude e necessidade de reintervenção endodôntica. O planejamento envolveu o retratamento endodôntico e obturação com tampão apical com MTA (agregado trióxido mineral) e injeção de guta-percha termoplastificada. Em seguida, realizou-se gengivoplastia para corrigir as discrepâncias nos dentes anteriores superiores, até pré-molares. Após cicatrização, realizou-se o procedimento restaurador com confecção de nova faceta direta em resina composta. A quantidade de desgaste dental, o uso de opacificadores e controleda translucidez da resina composta foram decisivos para o equilíbrio entre cor e volume da nova restauração. Considerações finais: abordagens de mínima intervenção que tenham por objetivo a manutenção do dente em cavidade oral tem sido a principal escolha na odontologia atual. A idade da paciente e o estágio da dentição e formação das raízes foram decisivos para a seleção do plano de tratamento proposto. Assim sendo, a interdisciplinaridade foi de fundamental importância para desenvolver um tratamento estético seguro e eficaz.
Identification of modifier genes/networks of lysosomal biology
Authors:   ,   Universidad del Desarrollo, Durán Mojica Anyelo Alberto
Published: August 2023

Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are a heterogeneous group of ~70 rare inherited metabolic diseases caused by loss-of-function variants in genes encoding for lysosomal enzymes, their activators, or transport proteins. Clinical symptoms manifest during early childhood or adolescence, causing varying degrees of disability and short life expectancies. At a cellular level, LSD cells show a progressive accumulation of undegraded substrates. In a subset of LSDs, called sphingolipidosis, the primary buildup material corresponds to lipids. These diseases can affect several organs, including the liver, brain, heart, peripheral nervous system, haematologic, skeletal, gastrointestinal system, lung, muscle, and others. On the other hand, defects in processing sphingolipids have also been observed in patients with common diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. To date, the phenotypic variability observed in monogenic conditions is thought to be influenced by genomic loci variation other than in the primary disease locus. These genes are called modifiers. We harnessed the natural genetic variation between different strains of healthy mice to identify modifier genes/networks of lysosomal biology. We used a systems genetics approach. We measured the hepatic activity of 12 lysosomal enzymes and several of their natural substrates in livers derived from a panel of inbred mouse strains, followed by genetic regulators mapping by genome-wide association studies (GWAS), transcriptome associations, Bayesian integration, and pathway enrichment analysis. The GWA study identified 137 non-redundant genes associated with changes in lysosomal enzyme activities and 1744 modifiers for GSLs. Among these genes, 30 are shared between the enzymes and lipid groups. They are clustered into three pathways and associated with other nonLSD diseases. Surprisingly, they are under the regulation of ten common transcription factors, suggesting a common regulation of sphingolipid metabolism. In summary, we have identified novel regulators of lysosomal enzymes and GSL levels that may serve as therapeutic targets for LSD and implicated GSL metabolism in other diseases.
Pengaruh Insentif Terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan Divisi Sport PT Mitra Adiperkasa TBK
Authors: B Say Alfonsus
Published: August 2023

Insentif sebagai alat motivasi yang mendorong pegawai untuk bekerja dengan kemampuan yang optimal. Insentif merupakan faktor pendorong bagi karyawan untuk bekerja lebih baik guna meningkatkan produktivitas kinerja. Pemberian insentif dimaksudkan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pegawai. Dalam penelitian ini pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Dari hasil Persamaan Linier Sederhana Variabel Independen Insentif (X) berpengaruh negatif terhadap variabel dependen Produktivitas Kerja (Y). Dengan demikian hipotesis bahwa variabel insentif berpengaruh signifikan terhadap produktivitas kerja divisi PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk Di Jakarta.
Kualitas Pelayanan Informasi dan Rehabilitasi Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat pada BNN Kota Jakarta Utara
Authors: Adelia Fika , Simamora Virgo , Abriandi Abriandi
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis kualitas pelayanan informasi dan rehabilitasi terhadap kepuasan masyarakat pada BNN KOTA JAKARTA UTARA. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan datanya menggunakan angket atau kuesioner. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah generasi-z yang diambil sebanyak 115 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling yang menggunakan kriteria tertentu untuk mendapatkan sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara menyebar kuesioner kepada responden yang telah memenuhi kriteria khusus dalam hal ini merupakan generasi-z. Metode analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan software smartPLS SEM (Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modeling) untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh secara signifikan dan positif terhadap kepuasan masyarakat.
Pengaruh Harga, Variasi Produk Dan Iklan Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Di Toko Ggg_Tanamanbuah Pada E-Commers Shopee
Authors: Vernando Hera , Bukhori Moh. , Murtianingsih Murtianingsih
Published: August 2023

Toko ggg_tanamanbuah merupakan sebuah toko online yang berjualan di e-commerce Shopee sejak tahun 2021. Ide berjualan tanaman buah secara offline bermula pada saat musim covid 2020 yang penjual-penjual tanaman banyak yang terjebak di daerah2 tertentu karena tidak bisa pulang akibat covid 19. Dengan adanya hal itu maka toko online Ggg_tanamanbuah mulai branding memperkenalkan produk-produk dari petani nganjuk dan kediri untuk di pasaran menyeluruh ke seluruh indonesia dengan memanfaatkan jasa kirim expedisi hingga awal nya ber omset 30.000 rupiah sampai 150.000.000 rupiah setiap bulan nya. Keputusan pembelian adalah suatu proses pengambilan keputusan konsumen akan pembelian yang mengkombinasikan pengetahuan untuk memilih dua atau lebih alternatif produk yang tersedia dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, antara lain kualitas, harga, lokasi, iklan, kemudahan, pelayanan, variasi produk dan lain-lain.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis 1. Pengaruh harga terhadap keputusan pembelian di toko ggg 2. Pengaruh variasi produk terhadap keputusan pembelian di toko ggg 3. Pengaruh iklan terhadap keputusan pembelian di toko ggg 4. Pengaruh harga, variasi produk dan iklan  secara simultan terhadap keputusan pembelian di toko ggg_tanamanbuah pada e-commerce Shopee. Metode penelitian ini adalah eksplanatory research dengan pendekatan survey. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada customer ggg_tanamanbuah pada e-commerce Shopee pada bulan April-Mei 2023 dengan sampel penelitian berjumlah 100 responden dengan metode non-probality sampling dengan menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan1.Harga berpengaruh sighnifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian 2.Variasi Produk berpengaruh sighnifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian 3. Iklan berpengaruh sighnifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian 4.Harga, Variasi Produk dan Iklan berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap keputusan pembelian di toko ggg_tanamanbuah pada E-commerce Shopee.
LUNG ABSCESS–A RARE COMPLICATION IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS WITH A CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER
Authors:   Department of Pulmonology and Phtysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria., Borisova Elena , Lubomirova Desislava ,   Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria., Glogovska Pavlina ,   Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria.
Published: August 2023

Nowadays, lung abscess is a rare purulent infection of the lung. In recent decades, its frequency has significantly decreased in connection with the widespread use of antibiotics. Recently, the number of patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis with central venous catheters has increased significantly. One of the most common complications in these patients is catheter-associated infections. Although rare, cases of metastatic infectious foci have also been described. We report two clinical cases of pulmonary abscess secondary to catheter-associated infection in hemodialysis patients with a tunneled catheter and provide a brief overview of the problem.
Peran Pengembangan Soft Skill Karyawan Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Pada Food And Beverage Department Raz Hotel And Convention Medan
Authors: Daud Mhd Daud Siregar
Published: August 2023

The major goal of service businesses is to deliver the best services possible to customers, with an emphasis on service and customer happiness. integrating all the operations that will impact customers and make money through services that put the demands of the client first. Service quality is a significant factor in accomplishing that objective. enhancing the performance of workers' or service providers' ideal roles within the business. It is crucial to think about the business or the strategy for enhancing employees' skills or personal growth. This study aims to determine the extent to which a person's soft talents and hard abilities may help them give better services, particularly for service providers. Efforts to build the soft skill of a service provider are equally vital to learning the items that fall under the area of soft skills. The company's responsibility is to uphold high service quality and apply the soft skill needs. This research employs a quantitative research methodology, where the source of the data is a numerical value. The goal of this study is to increase service quality by focusing on soft skill development.  Based on the coefficient of determination, the outcome indicated that the soft skill had an impact of 88.2% on the Food and Beverage Department's ability to provide quality service. This indicates that soft skills have a significant impact on enhancing service quality.
Determination of the Development Strategy for the Labuan Bajo Water Front Based on Visitor Satisfaction
Authors: Rudiyanto Roseven , Hutagalung Septian , Sandrio Laurensius , Seran Marius Yosef
Published: August 2023

The existence of the Labuan Bajo Water Front is relatively new. However, the Labuan Bajo Water Front itself has become a tourist attraction in Labuan Bajo. Therefore, a study is needed to determine tourist satisfaction with the Labuan Bajo Water Front and design a strategy to increase this satisfaction, especially in the attractions, accessibility, and amenities components. The sampling technique used in this study was random sampling with a questionnaire as a data collection technique. This study used the Likert scale to analyze the level of tourist satisfaction and determine the design strategy using the importance-performance analysis (IPA) method. In this study, the data collected came from 194 respondents. The results showed that tourist satisfaction with the Labuan Bajo Water Front was very satisfied. In addition, the results of the IPA method show that the Concentrate Here Quadrant is related to cleanliness and safety; items in the Keep The Good Work Quadrant are the condition of the pier or walk board, lighthouse, road leading, footpaths in the Water Front area, ease of visiting the Water Front area, seating/rest facilities, and vehicle parking areas; items in the Low Priority Quadrant are road signs leading to the Water Front Area, trash bins, lighting, information boards, and eating and drinking facilities. The Possible Overkill Quadrant is related to tourism/entertainment activities in the Water Front Area. Thus, even though the satisfaction level of Water Front visitors is very satisfied, a destination development strategy is needed to improve quality related to cleanliness and safety.
Determination of glass ceiling barriers in Academicians
Authors: ASLAN Sinan , YEŞİLTEPE Akgün , ÖZTÜRK Aygül
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study was planned to determine the perceptions of academicians working at universities in Turkey about artificial barriers that prevent women from rising to upper levels of management.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out by reaching 394 academicians who are actively working in the Academy and who agreed to participate in the study between February 16 and March 15, 2022 via online survey method.

Results: While a difference was found between perceived glass ceiling barriers of academicians who participated in the study and their age, gender, marital status, status of having children, educational status and academic title (p0.05). Mean score of Glass Ceiling Barriers Scale for Academicians used in this study was found as 74.30±18.93 and it was found that academicians had moderate level of perceptions about artificial barriers preventing women from rising to upper levels of management.

Conclusion: The research clearly reveals the thoughts of both men and women on gender equality and provides guiding data for academics.
An estimation of the default probabilities of Spanish non-financial corporations and their application to evaluate public policies
Authors: Blanco Roberto , Fernández Elena , García-Posada Miguel , Mayordomo Sergio
Published: August 2023

We model the one-year ahead probability for default of Spanish non-financial corporations using data for the period 1996-2019. While most previous literature considers that a firm is in default if it files for bankruptcy, we define default as having non-performing loans during at least three months of a given year. This broader definition allows us to predict firms’ financial distress at an earlier stage that cannot generally be observed by researchers, before their financial conditions become too severe and they have to file for bankruptcy or engage in private workouts with their creditors. We estimate, by means of logistic regressions, both a general model that uses all the firms in the sample and six models for different size-sector combinations. The selected explanatory variables are five accounting ratios, which summarise firms’ creditworthiness, and the growth rate of aggregate credit to non-financial corporations, to take into account the role of credit availability in mitigating the risk of default. Finally, we carry out two applications of our prediction models: we construct credit rating transition matrices and evaluate a programme implemented by the Spanish government to provide direct aid to firms severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA, MENULIS DAN MENGHITUNG MELALUI REMEDIAL TEACHING BAGI ANAK TUNAGRAHITA RINGAN DI WISMA PAULO 6 YAYASAN BHAKTI LUHUR MALANG
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Ngea Stefanus
Published: August 2023

Penyandang tunagrahita seringkali mengalami keterlambatan dalam perkembangan baik fisik maupun mental sehingga memerlukan intervensi untuk mengejar keterlambatan tersebut. Program Terpadu Bhakti Luhur atau PTBL merupakan program andalan Yayasan Bhakti Luhur untuk membantu penyandang tunagrahita bisa meningkatkan ketidakmampuannya. Salah satunya adalah ketidakmampuan dalam bidang bantu diri mandi. Penelitian ini bermaksud menilai apakah latihan PTBL bisa meningkatkan kemampuan bantu diri mandi anak tunagrahita yang ada di Wisma Dewandaru Malang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif jenis penelitian pre-eksperimental karena tidak ada kelompok kontrol dengan desain one grup pretest and posttest. Penelitian ini diharapkan bisa menjadi acuan peneliti lain untuk melatih penyandang tunagrahita lain yang mengalami masalah dengan bantu diri mandi. Adapun hasil  diperoleh hasil sebagai berikut: untuk responden YT nilai pre testnya sebesar 52  dan post tesnya 65 jadi ada peningkatan 13 point, responden LS nilai pre tesnya sebesar 54,5 dan nilai post tesnya 70 jadi ada peningkatan 15,5 point, responden IS nilai pre testnya sebesar 52 dan nilai post tesnya 71,5 jadi ada peningkatan 19,5 point, responden  P nilai pre tesnya  sebesar 56,5 dan post test 77 jadi ada peningkatan 20,5 point. Jika dilihat dari keempat responden atau subjek tersebut yang mengalami peningkatan paling tinggi adalah P dengan peningkatan 20,5 point dan urutan kedua IS mengalami peningkatan 19 point, yang ketiga LS dengan peningkatan 15 point dan yang terakhir adalah YT dengan 13 point
The originality of being a skomoroch as the art of laughter in Russian folklore
Authors: Бессонова Л.П. , Ашинова Ю.А.
Published: August 2023

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные со скоморошеством как об уникальном явлении в культурно-исторической реальности и важнейшем элементе русского устного народного поэтического творчества. Анализируются истоки скоморошества, различные факторы, способствовавшие его развитию на протяжении ряда веков. Прослеживаются особенности новаторского мастерства скоморошества, связанные с литературными, театральными и музыкальными жанровыми формированиями. Комплексный подход и опора на достаточно обширную научную литературу помогают уточнить понятия, относящиеся к поставленной теме и сформулировать обоснованные выводы об идейно-эстетическом содержании скоморошества как уникального явления смеховой культуры.

The article aimed to study the work of skomorochs (minstrels) and their influence on the lifestyle of the people in Russia. The relevance of the study lies in the expansion of literary and historical knowledge of being a skomoroch in order to understand the history of culture of laughter. The study analyzes the folklore (works of calendar and ritual poetry, skomorochs, epics, fairy tales) and identifies the monuments of ancient Russian literature, in which one can see the attitude of the people and the authorities to skomorochs at various stages of history. The significance of their creative activity in the public life of the people, as well as in the choice of moral principles, is determined. It is traced how the attitude of representatives of the ruling class and the church to skomorochs changed, which led to the appearance of new forms in folklore: spectacular theatrical performances. Their peculiarities are shown on the example of the folk drama "The Imaginary Gentleman".
Linguistic methods of analysis of artistic discourse
Authors: Мартиросьян Е.Г. , Самарская Т.Б.
Published: August 2023

Статья посвящена определению понятия дискурса в лингвистике сквозь призму разных подходов с выявлением особенностей каждого. Особое внимание уделенолингвистическим методам анализа художественного дискурса, приведена схема анализа, выявлены основные языковые средства. Анализ художественного дискурса не только дает читателю представление о работе его собственного языка, но и побуждает его заново задуматься о природе этого сложного когнитивного и социального феномена, который мы называем дискурсом.

The article aimed to describe artistic discourse and linguistic methods of its analysis. For many years, discourse analysis has been less an explicit "theory" than a practical and empirical approach to support fieldwork on relatively obscure languages and cultures. One area of early work that attracted attention in general and humanistic circles was the intercultural study of stories and narratives. Later, the main problems included the discourse of teaching and education, with a sociological bias, as well as the organization of conversation. Discourse is a term widely used in the humanities. Its study involves an analysis of the functioning of the language and the processes associated with it. Discourse finds its application in such fields as linguistics, literary studies, semiotics, sociology, philosophy, ethnology and anthropology.
ՕՊԵՐԱՏԻՎ-ՀԵՏԱԽՈՒԶԱԿԱՆ ԳՈՐԾՈՒՆԵՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԱՐԴՅՈՒՆՔՆԵՐԻ ՕԳՏԱԳՈՐԾՄԱՆ ՀՆԱՐԱՎՈՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐՆ ՈՒ ՈՒՂՂՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԸ/ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ И НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ РЕЗУЛЬТАТОВ ОПЕРАТИВНО-РОЗЫСКНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ/POSSIBILITIES AND DIRECTIONS OF USAGE OF RESULTS OF INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES
Authors: Simonyan Andranik
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to identification and analysis of the role and significance of results of investigative activities, as well as the identification and analysis of the possibilities and directions of using them.
Studying the existing inputs related to the topic in the professional literature, as well as concluding that the main directions of using the results of investigative activities are derived from the goals and issues of investigative activities and are based on the principles of investigative activities, we have proposed a comprehensive and logical way of classifying the main directions of using the results of investigative activities. Although the conclusions of the article are not exhaustive, they derive from requirements of the legislation and have practical significance.
As a result of the analysis of the legislative regulations regarding the use of the results of investigative activities, we have concluded that collection, coordination and analysis of operative information, i.e. compilation of an investigative informational base, should be considered an important direction for increasing efficiency of usage of results of investigative activities. The possibilities of the latter can equally be used both in the detection of crimes and in the processes of their prevention, disruption and disclosure, as well as for the purpose of solving other problems faced by agencies conducting investigative activities.
In conclusion, directions of using results of investigative activities, as well as problems solved through them, are diverse and derive from the general goals of investigative activities and criminal proceedings.
МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ПОДХОДЫ К ФОРМИРОВАНИЮ ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛЬНОГО КАРКАСА В ЦИФРОВОЙ СРЕДЕ/METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO FORMATION OF AN INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT/ԹՎԱՅԻՆ ՄԻՋԱՎԱՅՐՈՒՄ ԻՆՍՏԻՏՈՒՑԻՈՆԱԼ ՇՐՋԱՆԱԿԻ ՁԵՎԱՎՈՐՄԱՆ ՄԵԹՈԴԱԲԱՆԱԿԱՆ ՄՈՏԵՑՈՒՄՆԵՐԸ
Authors: Minasyan Karine
Published: August 2023

The relevance of the study is related to global trends in the development of information technologies, their rapid penetration into all spheres of human activity and, in this context, the state policy for transition to a digital economy.
Based on the theoretical approaches of the institutional neoclassical theory, which is based on the analysis of transactions, this article develops a methodology for formation of an institutional framework in the context of digital transformation. The process of applying the proposed methodology is modeled and some examples of its application in the healthcare sector are given. The presented methodology uses the typology of transactions based on social relationships proposed by J. Commons, taking into account the specifics of the digital environment, which requires special attention to issues of national digital sustainability and reliability of transaction mechanisms based on the use of information technologies. The article describes a step-by-step method for identifying and analyzing transactions based on a transaction matrix, and also provides an example of analyzing and identifying the institutions required for a particular industry, depending on the type of transactions.
FLIP BOOK BASED DIGITAL MODULE GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING PRACTICE REPORTS FOR TOURISM POLYTECHNIC
Authors: Yuke Hernawati  , Abdul Rozak  , Yusida Gloriani
Published: August 2023

This research was conducted with the aim to find out how the process of developing Flip Book-based learning media and aims to produce Flip Book-based learning media products. This learning media is made to facilitate teaching and learning activities for educators and students. With this learning media students are more enthusiastic in teaching and learning activities. This research is a Design Based Research (DBR) development research which refers to Sugiyono's development model, which uses seven steps in research, namely 1) Potential and Problems, 2) Data Collection, 3) Product Design, 4) Design Validation, 5) Improvement Design, 6) Product Testing, 7) Product Revision. Data collection techniques in this study used validation questionnaires, namely validation of material experts and media expert validation as well as student and lecturer responses. Data collection techniques in this study consisted of interviews (interviews) with students or lecturers of the Indonesian Language Course
Melanoma maligno em peixe beta “Betta splendens”: relato de caso
Authors: Garcia Lopes Matheus , Alves Bartolomeu Bruno , Neves Teodoro Ananda , Da Silva Cruvinel Carolina , Rodrigues Rosado Isabel , Neves Boeloni Jankerle , Gabellini Leonel Alves Endrigo
Published: August 2023

As neoplasias em peixes são pouco conhecidas, mas sabe-se que esses animais manifestam tumores muito semelhantes aos que afetam os mamíferos. A etiologia varia entre fatores físicos, químicos, ambientais, virais, biológicos e hormonais, e frequentemente está relacionada à poluição aquática. O objetivo do trabalho foi descrever um caso atípico de melanoma maligno em peixe beta.  Um indivíduo da espécie “Beta splendens” macho, foi atendido com uma massa irregular de crescimento rápido e progressivo, na região caudodorsal ao olho direito. Para o diagnóstico foi realizada biópsia e amostras foram enviadas para cultura bacteriana e fúngica e para exame histopatológico. O peixe foi anestesiado em imersão com propofol e cetamina, a massa foi excisada e o peixe alocado em um aquário destinado a recuperação anestésica. Minutos depois o animal veio a óbito. Não houve crescimento em ambas as culturas. Os achados microscópicos mostraram proliferação neoplásica mesenquimal com células neoplásicas infiltradas na musculatura adjacente e guelras, levando ao diagnóstico de melanoma maligno. Conclui-se que o melanoma deve ser incluído na lista de diagnósticos diferenciais para nódulo cutâneo em peixes.
Cuidados paliativos na psicologia hospitalar
Authors: Santos Aline , Amaral Fernanda Manuela , Souza Júlio César , Nascimento Deídre
Published: August 2023

Os Cuidados Paliativos se tratam de uma abordagem multidisciplinar voltada para o cuidado integral de pessoas que enfrentam doenças graves, incuráveis ou progressivas, com foco na qualidade de vida e no alívio dos sintomas, sendo essencial a contribuição da psicologia durante tal processo. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir sobre a atuação do profissional da psicologia hospitalar no acompanhamento do paciente em cuidados paliativos. Essa pesquisa é uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática, com caráter descritivo e bibliográfico. Os resultados mostram a atuação do profissional nos cuidados paliativos, identificam os aspectos trabalhados pelo psicólogo para auxiliar o paciente a lidar com a morte e apresentam a necessidade da prática do autocuidado do profissional.
Análise das respostas cardiopulmonares agudas de homens não treinados e atletas de endurance, em exercícios aeróbio e de força
Authors: Gonelli Pamela , Regazzo de Melo Maycon , Edmundo Sobral Junior Joel , Imaculada de Lima Montebello Maria , De Castro Cesar Marcelo
Published: August 2023

A avaliação do condicionamento físico é um procedimento importante para análise do desempenho atlético, para a saúde e a prática de exercício. O objetivo foi analisar as respostas agudas de homens não treinados (GHNT) e atletas de endurance (GHAE). Participaram 12 (GHNT), idade 23,08±0,98 anos, e 17 GHAE, idade 24,53 ± 0,69 anos. Realizaram: teste cardiopulmonar máximo (TCP) em esteira e de uma repetição máxima (1RM) no supino, agachamento e rosca; exercício submáximo aeróbio (ESA) na velocidade do limiar ventilatório; exercícios submáximos de força (ESF), três séries de oito a 12 repetições, a 70%1RM. Foram analisadas as variáveis cardiorrespiratórias. Na análise estatística foram realizados, Shapiro-Wilk e o teste t de Student. Os resultados mostraram que a demanda cardiopulmonar foi maior nos ESA em relação aos ESF, e o mesmo tipo de exercício não teve diferença de resposta entre os grupos. A sobrecarga cardiorrespiratória do ESA foi adequada e do ESF foi baixa para treinamento para aptidão cardiorrespiratória.
Universidades Promotoras de Saúde: o que fazem e para quem fazem?
Authors: Miranda de Souza Keity , Castro Ennes Lucas Mateus , Bandeira de Oliveira Alcemira , Scantelbury de Almeida Gilsirene , das Neves Toledo Noeli , Chase da Silva Nair
Published: August 2023

Esta revisão integrativa teve como objetivo analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre o público-alvo e as ações desenvolvidas pelas Universidades Promotoras de Saúde. A revisão foi realizada em estudos nas bases de dados Pubmed, LILACS, Web Of Science e MEDLINE via BVS, indexados no período de 2018 a 2023. Conforme as evidências encontradas na literatura, as ações das Universidades Promotoras de Saúde são direcionadas principalmente a comunidade acadêmica, com destaque para o corpo discente. Outrossim,  as evidências demonstram a variedade de ações desenvolvidas por elas nos campos da saúde mental, saúde sexual, saúde oral e saúde corporal, bem como ações focais de prevenção a doenças, empoderamento da comunidade e a construção de ambientes saudáveis.
Adecuación de la evaluación en entornos virtuales de Enseñanza Aprendizaje
Authors: Fuentes Barillas Karla Margarita
Published: August 2023

Esta investigación muestra el proceso de adecuación de la evaluación en Entornos Virtuales de Enseñanza Aprendizaje en la Universidad Católica de El Salvador. Se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo y con enfoque cuantitativo, aplicando una encuesta por medio de un cuestionario con preguntas cerradas y abiertas, dirigida a estudiantes que se encontraban cursando asignaturas de quinto ciclo en las diferentes carreras de la Universidad. De igual forma, se seleccionó a docentes que impartieran asignaturas para el mismo nivel educativo. Se indagó sobre las actividades de evaluación más frecuentes en el contexto de clases virtuales y su contribución al aprendizaje significativo de los estudiantes durante el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19; finalmente, se investigó sobre los desafíos que los docentes afrontaron durante la adecuación de la evaluación.

Los principales resultados de la investigación muestran que se replicó el mismo proceso y tipos de evaluación presencial en modalidad virtual. A partir de esto se plantea la necesidad de repensar el proceso de evaluación del aprendizaje cuando se emplea la tecnología como medio para su realización, en donde se procure formar habilidades para la vida personal y profesional, así como una conciencia de compromiso con la sociedad.
IoT-Based Smart Battery Management and Monitoring System for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Insia Khaleque , Ahmed Abir , Jahan Effat , Ahmad Sharif , Barua Sreejon , Ali Imran , Hazari Md. Rifat , Mannan Mohammad Abdul
Published: August 2023

The growing popularity of electric vehicles on a worldwide scale leads to further research to monitor their performance. The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology will make it easier to integrate the automated real-time monitoring system with the current electric vehicle technology. The great majority of electric vehicles use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Use of lithium-ion batteries creates an overcharging situation in the battery, which significantly decreases battery life. It also increases the possibility of disastrous safety risks due to fire. This paper develops an IoT-based battery management system to minimize hazardous situations. The battery monitoring system (BMS) notifies the user about the condition of the battery in real time.
Narrativa oral de Huitzometl, Jalisco, México
Authors: Zúñiga Preciado Nohemí Yesenia
Published: August 2023

Narrativa oral de Huitzometl, Jalisco, México, es una reflexión metodológica y analítica sobre la recolección de tradición oral en la comunidad de Huitzometl, Jalisco, México. El libro describe cómo se desarrolló la investigación, desde la selección del tema hasta el análisis de los cuentos, leyendas y anécdotas recuperados en el trabajo de campo, al mismo tiempo que va descubriendo las relaciones identitarias y los rasgos regionales relevantes para el contexto cultural entre Colima y Jalisco.
Don Milani. Per una discussione sulla legalità
Authors: Dalla Chiesa Nando
Published: August 2023

Nell’editoriale il Direttore Nando dalla Chiesa presenta il numero 2/2023, sorto dalle riflessioni e dagli stimoli emersi nel corso del convegno dedicato a don Milani e all’eredità di “Lettera a una professoressa”, tenutosi presso l’Università degli Studi di Milano il 24 maggio 2023.
Rileggendo oggi “Lettera a una professoressa”
Authors: Massa Riccardo
Published: August 2023

L’articolo riporta la relazione inedita tenuta dal professore Riccardo Massa nel 1989 nell’ambito di un convegno intitolato “Don Milani e la formazione docente”. Massa si interrogava sull’attualità del pensiero di don Milani e su come “Lettera a una professoressa” si collocasse nella pedagogia della contestazione relativamente sia al filone marxista sia a quello cattolico. Il testo è introdotto da una ricca nota di Jole Orsenigo, professoressa di pedagogia generale e sociale presso l’Università di Milano-Bicocca.
L’assassinio di Piersanti Mattarella e l’approvazione della Legge Regionale 51/80. Alle origini dell’educazione antimafia nella scuola italiana.
Authors: Dovizio Ciro , Biasco Valeria
Published: August 2023

Lo scritto delinea il contesto storico in cui prese forma la legge regionale siciliana n. 51/80, che per la prima volte introdusse nelle scuole programmi di studio incentrati sulla mafia. A una rico-struzione delle ragioni che portarono all’omicidio del presidente della Regione Sicilia, Piersanti Mattarella, all’indomani del quale la legge vide la luce, segue una nota bibliografica sulla storia dell’educazione alla legalità nelle scuole italiane.
Preliminary response of some soya beans varieties (Glycin max) grown on underlying soil of Tamarindus indica
Authors: Mohammed Umar Aminu , Itas Hussaina Ahmad , Adamu Uzaifa H. , Abubakar Bashir Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Soya beans is an important crop with lots of nutritional and economic benefits. This study aimed to find out the implication of growing the crop on an underlying soil of Tamarindus indica. A complete randomised block was employed on three varieties of soya beans (TGX-713-09D, TGX1835-10E, TGX1951-3F) with three replications. Days to germination and germination percentage were observed. The days to germination recorded for the three soya beans varieties did not differ significantly, even though TGX-713-09D variety with 6 days had the highest days to germination while both TGX1835-10E and TGX1951-3F recorded 5 days. The underlying soil of Tamarindus indica had a mean average of 6 days to germination compared to the control which recorded 4 days. The germination percentage for the three soya beans varieties also did not differ significantly. Where both TGX-713-09Dl and TGX1835-10E varieties recorded 89% compared to the 78% recorded by TGX1951-3F. When the treatments were compared, the control had the highest germination percentage (93%) while the underlying soil of Tamarindus indica had 78%. On the contrary, the underling soil of Tamarindus indica did better in terms of plant height, stem girth and number of branches with the values 15.61cm, 2.27cm and 5.33 respectively as against the control which recorded 15.56cm, 2.10cm and 5.11 respectively. Best soya beans variety in terms of plant height, stem girth and number of branches was TGX1835-10E with the values 15.83cm, 2.38cm and 5.50. This study here by recommends planting soya beans close tamarind trees and also recommend the variety TGX1835-10E to farmers.
Effect of avocado seed extract on lipid profile and atherogenic index in cyclosporine-treated rats
Authors: Babatola Leye J , Adebayo Adeniyi , Ifijeh Joseph , Oboh Ganiyu
Published: August 2023

Hypertension is a global health issue because of its high prevalence and its association with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This work evaluated the anti-dyslipidemic potential of aqueous extract of avocado seed (APE) (50 – 100 mg/kg) in adult male wistar rats. Twenty-five rats were used for this work and divided into five groups of 5 rats each (n= 5). Group 1 (normal control), group 2 (cyclosporine alone), group 3 (cyclosporine + 5 mg of lisinopril), group 4 and 5 (cyclosporine + 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg b.wt of extract respectively). Treatments lasted for 7 days and the rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation. Plasma samples from the rats were used for lipid profile analysis such as; total cholesterol, triglyceride, and high density lipoprotein. The results showed significant (p < 0.05) increase in triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), and total cholesterol (TCH), as well as significant (p < 0.05) decrease in HDL and atherogenic index in cyclosporine only treated rats compared with the normal control group. However, treatment with aqueous extract of avocado seed (APE) caused a significant decrease in TG, LDL, and total cholesterol, with concomitant increase in HDL concentration and atherogenic index in a dose-dependent manner. The findings of this study suggest that avocado seed extract has anti-dyslipidemic potential which could be useful in the management of hypertension and other diseases arising from dyslipidemia.
Isolation and identification of fungi in onion bulbs obtained from markets in Awka metropolis, Anambra state, Nigeria
Authors: Ikeh Mulumba Ifeanyi , Ishar Cornelius Orjighjigh , Eriobu Cynthia Chinyere , Nnatuanya Ifebunandu Okwudilichukwu
Published: August 2023

Onion is one of the most important spice crops cultivated for its nutritious content for consumption and economic value globally. The study was carried out to investigate the fungi microbes associated with spoilage of onion bulbs around Awka metropolis. Onion bulbs with visible signs of spoilage were collected from four different markets in Awka namely; Eke Awka, Amaenyi, first and second markets Ifite and were cultured for the presence of fungi. A total of twenty (20) onion samples, five (5) from each study site were used. Samples were examined using various culture media, and Germ tube test. Data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and chi-square test. The fungal organisms isolated were Saccharomyces spp, Fusarium spp, Rhizopus spp, Mucor spp, Aspergillus niger and Candida tropicalis. The fungus, Aspergillus niger had the highest percentage distribution of 30% while Candida tropicalis and Mucor spp had the least percentage of 10% each. The mean total colony count for fungi was highest in second market Ifite (66.80 ± 5.16) but lowest in Amaenyi market (45.60 ± 6.73). Some of the isolated fungi in this study have serious public health importance while others fasten spoilage of the onion bulbs. It is recommended that both farmers, marketers and consumers should take precautionary measures in preventing contamination and consumption of fungi contaminated onion.
Biochemical and histopathological assessment of transgenic cowpea in male Wistar rats
Authors: Ozojiofor Ugochukwu
Published: August 2023

Cowpea is one of the most consumed legumes in Africa. Recombinant DNA technology has been used to insert foreign genes into plants genome thereby creating a new generation of plants with desired traits. Such plants possess improved seed quality, yield and resistance to pests and pathogens. The aim of this work is to assess the safety profile of an improved variety of cowpea by examining its effect on the liver and kidney.Native cowpea and improved variety of cowpea, IT89KD, were fed to Wistar rats which were divided into 3 groups. One group was fed poultry feed with 50% native cowpea and the second group was fed poultry feed with 50% improved cowpea variety while the control group was fed standard rat chow. At the end of 40 days feeding period, improved varieties group were found to have higher protein content than normal variety. Also, there was elevation in the following liver enzymes, Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Aspartate transaminase (AST) and bilirubin in the group fed with improved variety. The presence of black arrowheads and inflammation in liver and kidneys of rats fed with Genetically Modified(GM)cowpea was observed. This suggests that caution should be applied in the use of GM Cowpea as feed for Wistar rats and food for man.
High performance liquid chromatography analysis of tea-infused alcohol - a potential substance of abuse in Nigeria
Authors: Abba Chika , Okonkwo Nwachukwu , Nwankwo Kingsley , Eze Peter , Awegbe Chigozie
Published: August 2023

In Nigeria, tea infused with locally distilled gin is often sold as a tea-alcohol blend and consumed as a recreational beverage, which has been linked to substance abuse. The purpose of this research is to assess the effects of solvents on the phytochemical compositions of tea-infused gin and hot water tea infusion. A commercial tea was extracted with locally distilled gin as well as hot distilled water. After drying, the extracts were subjected to HPLC fingerprinting analysis at a UV detection wavelength of 254 nm. HPLC analysis showed that hot water extracted 28 metabolites and locally distilled gin extracted 24 metabolites. Both extracts had two significant main peaks with similar retention times. The results of this study show that hot water tea contains similar phytocomponents as alcoholic blended tea. This implies that aqueous tea infusions and tea-alcohol blends may both provide health benefits from tea. Those with alcohol addiction and alcohol-related health problems should avoid tea-alcohol mixtures and enjoy aqueous tea infusions instead
Generation of cellulose from Saccharum officinarum pseudostem bagasse and its application as solubility enhancer in albendazole solid formulation
Authors: Nnamani Didacus , Momoh Mumuni , Esezobo Sam
Published: August 2023

Formulations of poorly aqueous soluble drugs in different polymers based on solid dispersion method have been used to improve its solubility and drug bioavailability. The aim of this study was to formulate albendazole solid dispersion utilising cellulose obtained from saccharum officinarum pseudostem bagasse and characterised. Herein, a 32 factorial design was used to factor out 9 combinations of the generated cellulose (GC) and lactose. In each case, the combination was blended with albendazole, processed using solvent-evaporation technique and adjuvant into a solid dispersion form (SD). The SD was granulated with starch and lubricated with magnesium stearate. Thermal analysis based on differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transmission infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR) were carried out on the cellulose, drug and the granules. The micromeritic properties of the granules, and drug entrapment efficacy and dispersion-number of aqueous constitution of the granules were determined. The DSC result showed amorphous GC and granules. FT-IR analysis showed no compatibility or interaction problem based on the functional peaks observed. The granules exhibited micromeritics properties (p > 0.05); rate of consolidation < 0.43 and Carr’s indices < 23.53, drug entrapment efficacy > 93 % and dispersion-number < 4.33. The granules dissolution rates after 10 and 60 mins were > 94.11 % and > 68.52 % respectively. These granules properties peaked with the GC and lactose combination at 20 % each. Albendazole formulation based on the cellulose obtained from sugarcane showed a promised alternative for improved dissolution and possible bioavailability enhancement.
Salud, mujer y familia. Los cimientos históricos del programa materno-infantil de Salvador Allende
Authors: Ayala Ricardo , Thulin Markus
Published: August 2023

El artículo presenta una reconstrucción de la política cultural de salud en Chile, con énfasis en el programa materno-infantil, como dispositivo que entrelaza género, política y salud en la promoción de discursos de desarrollo industrial y de una nación saludable. El trabajo se basa en fuentes de archivos originales, a través de las cuales se adoptó un énfasis en las continuidades del programa durante las décadas y regímenes políticos, desde principios del siglo XX hasta el gobierno de la Unidad Popular. Como se muestra en el artículo, la educación sería clave en al menos tres áreas del desarrollo de la medicina social: instrucción, formación profesional y educación popular.
Maestras zacatecanas “de pega, de patente y de bombo” y su impacto social: hacia un legado emancipador en los primeros años del siglo XX
Authors: Gutiérrez Hernández Norma , García García Ana María del Socorro
Published: August 2023

El presente texto tiene como hilo conductor a las maestras zacatecanas de finales del siglo XIX y los primeros años del XX. De esta manera, el trabajo recupera, a partir de fuentes primarias y secundarias, la cultura escolar que definió a estas profesoras, sobre todo sus saberes y algunas prácticas educativas. En torno a esto, se alude a un plan de estudios asimétrico, a partir del cual hay una incipiente toma de conciencia de género en algunas de ellas, también como resultado del “asomo” del feminismo desde el último tercio de la centuria decimonónica. En sintonía con lo anterior, la investigación también refiere, a partir de una serie de artículos de tinte católico en la prensa local (escritos con seguridad por una pluma masculina), el impacto de las profesoras zacatecanas en el escenario social, no tan sólo en términos cuantitativos, al presidir las plazas rurales en la entidad, sino los cambios cualitativos sobre su formación educativa y actuar social en los albores del nuevo siglo, a diferencia de lo que les definió en las décadas previas. Así, se advierte una mayor presencia de las maestras zacatecanas en el ámbito público, detonante que incidió de manera gradual en un desdibujamiento del modelo magisterial femenino del siglo XIX.