bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phytomedical Potentials of Chromolaena Odorata Against Arsenic-Induced Testicular Toxicity In Wistar Rats
Authors: Ola-Davies O.E. , Oloye A.A.
Published: July 2020

The testicular, sperm and endocrine protective properties of Chromolaena odorata (CA) in arsenic treated rats were investigated using forty male wistar rats (190-200g) grouped into 4 (A to D) of ten rats each. Oral administrations for 2 weeks of 0.2ml corn oil (A), 2.5mg/kg of sodium arsenite (B), 200mg/kg ethanol leaf extract (ELE) of CA (C), 200mg/kg ELE of CA and 2.5mg/kg sodium arsenite given at 1 hour interval (D) were done. Twenty-four hours after final administrations, semen, blood biochemical and hormonal analyses were carried out after sacrifice of the rats. Results revealed that Group C’s mean scrotal circumference, Left and Right testicular weights were highest across groups and significant compared to group B values (p<0.05). Group C had significantly (P<0.05) highest mean value of sperm motility across the groups just as group A was significantly (p<0.05) higher than those of groups B and D. Significantly low Testosterone and high luteinizing hormone concentrations were observed in group B. It was concluded in this study that ethanol leaf extract of Chromolena odorata had a profound scrotal, testicular, sperm and endocrine protective properties in arsenic-treated wistar strain albino rats.

Keywords: Chromolaena odorata, Reproductive toxicity, Arsenic, Testicular, Wistar rats
Bioassay guided phytochemistry of aerial part of Laportea Aestuans (l.) chew (urticaceae)
Authors: Oguntimehin S.A. , Oriola A.O. , Obuotor E.M. , Aladesanmi A.J.
Published: July 2020

There are evidences that free radicals mediated damages play important role in the aetiology of several diseases necessitating search for  antioxidants especially from natural origin. Free radical scavenging activities of Laportea aestuans (Urticaceae) is well documented, therefore this study aims at evaluating the safety of L. aestuans and isolating free radical scavenging compound(s) from the plant extract. The aerial (leaves, stem and inflorescence) parts of L. aestuans were collected together and extracted with 80% methanol. The toxicity of the plant extract was evaluated using brine shrimp lethality assay and acute toxicity study while Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) bioautography with 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl radical (DPPH•) radical as detection reagent was used to guide the isolation of compounds from the plant extract. The LC50 of L. aestuans extract was 4276.87 µg/mL, suggesting that the extract is nontoxic. This was further confirmed by the healthiness of study rats following administration of the extract at 5000 mg/kg b.wt in the acute toxicity study. TLC bioautography showed that hexane fraction had the most pronounced radical scavenging activities. Three compounds identified as hexadecanoic acid butyl ester, heptadecanoic and octadecane were characterized using IR, 1H, 13C NMR, ESI – MS and GC – MS analysis.
Effect of maternal yeast feeding on dam performance and serum health biomarkers of Beetal goat kids
Authors: Abbas S. , Rashid M.A. , Yousaf M.S. , Ashraf S. , Rabbani I. , Zaneb H. , Tahir S.K. , Shahzad A.H. , Rehman H.
Published: July 2020

Supplementation with dietary yeast has improved digestibility and productive performance in ruminants. In this research the primary objective was to appraise the effects of dietary yeast supplementation of female goats during the transition period on milk composition and yield and on production and serum health biomarkers of their kids. Twenty-four Beetal goats (4 ± 1.2 years) were randomly assigned to three groups, which received 0, 5, and 10 grams/animal/day of live dried yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae for 60 days (30 days pre- and post-partum). All goats were fed 500 grams of concentrate with water and green fodder ad libitum. Milk samples were collected at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days post kidding. Kids were weighed on days 0, 7, 15, 22, and 30, and blood samples were collected on days 15 and 30 for serum metabolites (glucose, urea, cholesterol, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), serum total proteins, albumin, globulin, albumin to globulin ratio, serum oxidant and antioxidant activity (malondialdehyde) (MDA) and catalase), and liver enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) assessment. Milk yield was significantly (P =0.02) higher during the post-partum period in yeast-fed goats. Yeast-fed goats also produced milk containing more fat (P <0.001) and protein (P <0.001) compared with control goats. Birth weight, average daily gain, and serum health biomarkers of the kids were not influenced by the treatments. In conclusion, dietary yeast supplementation resulted in increased production performance of the dams without significant impact on their offspring.Keywords: average daily gain, catalase activity, hepatic enzymes, milk production, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, transition period
Protease inclusion in plant- and animal-based broiler diets: Performance, digestibility and biometry of digestive organs
Authors: Carvalho D.P. , Leandro N.S.M. , Andrade M.A. , De Oliveira H.F. , Pires M.F. , Teixeira K.A. , Assunção P.S. , Stringhini J.H.
Published: July 2020

The addition of protease to broiler diets may complement the action of endogenous enzymes and improve protein digestibility. Here, the authors evaluated the effect of adding protease to broiler diets that contained animal-based meal on bird performance, digestibility, and biometry of digestive tract organs. Four treatments, which contained animal- or plant-based meals with or without supplementary protease were compared, namely basal vegetable feed (BVF), BVF + protease (BFP), basal vegetable feed + animal by-product meal (BFA), and BFA + protease. In the first experiment, 320 one-day-old Cobb 500® chicks were allocated to eight replicates with 10 birds per replicate. The experimental period was seven days, and nutrient metabolizability was evaluated. In the second experiment, 720 one-day-old Cobb 500® chicks were assigned to treatments in a similar manner, with six replicates and 30 birds per replicate, but the experimental period was 42 days. Significant differences (P <0.05) were observed between treatments for nutrient digestibility, weight gain, feed consumption, average final weight, food conversion, viability, and biometry of the pancreas. Treatments with animal-based meals had the highest digestibility. Birds fed these meals grew faster in the pre-starter phase and consumed less feed between 1 and 21 days. However, between 1 and 42 days old, broilers fed plant-based diets had better feed conversion, and the group that did not receive protease supplementation had a better liveability rate.Keywords: additive, exogenous enzyme, nutrition, organ biometry, poultry
Genetic evaluation and selection correlated response of growth traits in Japanese quail
Authors: El-Attrouny M.M. , Manaa E.A. , Ramadan S.I.
Published: July 2020

Objectives of the current study were to i) investigate effects of selection for bodyweight at four weeks old on bodyweight (BW) and bodyweight gain (BWG) across four generations; ii) estimate correlated response to selection for BW and BWG at different ages; and iii) document best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) of genetic trends for BW and BWG across four generations of selection. A total of 3540 chicks from 444 sires and 885 dams were used to estimate heritabilities, and genetic and phenotypic correlations for growth traits, including BW at 0, 2, 4, and 6 weeks, and BWG between 0 and 2, 2 and 4, 4 and 6, and 0 and 6 weeks. The selection effects, correlated responses and genetic trend for BW and BWG across generations were quantified by applying the animal model. Estimates of heritability for BW and BWG ranged from 0.22 to 0.42 and from 0.18 to 0.23, respectively. Ranges of genetic and phenotypic correlations for BW varied from 0.31 to 0.92 and 0.05 to 0.65, respectively. Moreover, estimates of genetic and phenotypic correlations for BWG at different ages were from 0.12 to 0.72 and 0.17 to 0.60, respectively. Bodyweight and BWG estimates after four generations of selection were significantly higher than those of the base generation. Moreover, contrasts of generation means were significant across the four generations. The genetic trends across the generations clarified that BLUP estimates for BW and BWG gradually increased with the advance of generations until the fourth generation.

Keywords: best linear unbiased prediction, bodyweight, heritability, selection, genetic trend
Percepción de la violencia psicológica hacia la mujer en la relación de pareja y sexismo en adolescentes en acogimiento residencial: comparación con un grupo de adolescentes no institucionalizados
Authors: Jimeno Jiménez María Verónica , Cantero López María José
Published: July 2020

La exposición a la violencia durante la infancia puede normalizar las percepciones de este tipo de conflictos. La intervención temprana es clave para evitar que esas actitudes se reproduzcan o padezcan en la juventud y adultez. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar y comparar la percepción de violencia hacia la mujer en la relación de pareja y el sexismo de adolescentes acogidos en hogares tutelados con otros no institucionalizados. A una muestra de 112 adolescentes entre 11 y 18 años (30.4% varones y 60.6% mujeres), el 34.8% en acogimiento residencial y el 65.2% no institucionalizados, se les administró la escala de percepción de violencia psicológica en las relaciones de noviazgo juvenil heterosexual (VEC) y la escala de detección de conductas sexistas en la Adolescencia (DSA). Los resultados indicaron que la percepción de violencia correlaciona con el sexismo hostil, benevolente y total. Además, los adolescentes en acogimiento residencial obtuvieron puntuaciones inferiores en percepción general de violencia de género y sus dimensiones de amenazas, aislamiento, descalificaciones y presión sexual; y puntuaciones superiores en sexismo hostil, benevolente y total.
Forensic Evaluations of Sexual Offenders
Authors: Silaghi Adriana Roșu , Roșu Șerban
Published: July 2020

In this paper, my aim is to show the paraphilic disorders described in DSM-5 by highlighting their contribution to sex offences, the psychological profile of the sex offender, the most frequent sex offences, how the severity of paraphilias is being assessed and the individual’s sexual interest.
Maternal Transferability of Trauma and Psychosomatic Nation in Sorayya Khan’s Noor
Authors: Awan Hamza Rauf , Syeda Fatima
Published: July 2020

Ignored or less voiced representation of victimized mothers may appear in the form of certain explicit psychological reactions within generations. Maternal trauma may seep through generations resulting in a psychologically paralyzed nation. The main concern of this paper is to study Sorayya Khan’s novel Noor to unearth treachery and to unfold unspoken traumas (PTSD) inflicted specifically upon mothers during violent incidents. Mothers have always been the carriers of distortion, loss, violence, abuse and acute callousness, transmitting confused and anxious situations to the next generation. Sorayya Khan’s first novel, Noor, addresses such violence and prejudice, thereby reflecting how such intense traumatic experiences actuate the suffering of mothers. This epic piece of art brings forth the hushed voices of both mothers and children who are marginalized, forgotten, oppressed, traumatized, subjected to dislocation and exposed to violence and sexual assault against the backdrop of war. This research tends to unveil the ways in which mothers have been subjected to trauma to cripple the sound psychological foundations of the community/nation. The main purpose of this essay is to address certain essential questions such as: what in fact trauma is, how war affects the life patterns of society, how the trauma inflicted upon women (Mothers) becomes an irresolvable disorder, how trauma can act as a catalyst for the disruption of all sectors of the society, and finally how inherited trauma gives birth to a traumatized nation. The focal point of this research is to examine and explore the issues faced by the fallen ones (Mothers) during times of war and how these issues become precursors for the future lives of the characters, thereby resulting in a hollow nation.
Modelagem Matemática na Educação Básica: um olhar para o currículo
Authors: Huf Samuel Francisco , Burak Dionísio , Pinheiro Nilcéia Aparecida Maciel
Published: July 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo explicitar formas de organização curricular que respaldam a implementação da Modelagem Matemática na Educação Básica. Nesse sentido, as questões norteadoras são: O que se mostra sobre a Modelagem Matemática na Educação Básica, em relação à organização curricular, em um conjunto de artigos analisados? Qual forma de organização curricular respalda as necessidades para a adoção da Modelagem Matemática na Educação Básica? No encalço dessas questões, realiza-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica de natureza qualitativa a partir de artigos disponíveis nas bases Scopus, Scielo, Portal de Periódicos da CAPES, Web of Science e Science Direct. As análises evidenciam inquietações a respeito do currículo por autores que buscam utilizar a Modelagem Matemática no âmbito da Educação Matemática. Os resultados apontam as teorias curriculares crítica e pós-crítica como as que mais se aproximam dos objetivos de formação dos estudantes por meio da Modelagem Matemática.
Palavras-chave: Modelagem Matemática. Currículo. Educação Matemática.
Determination of Stability Constants and Thermodynamic parameters of Cefotaxime –Fe(III) Complex at Different Temperatures
Authors: Ikpeazu O. V. , Otuokere I. E. , Igwe K. K.
Published: July 2020

Cefotaxime, a β-lactam antibiotic, has a structure which enables it to act as a chelating agent. The formation of Fe(III) complex with cefotaxime has been studied colorimetrically at an absorption maximum of 480 nm at different temperatures. The data showed that Fe(III) and cefotaxime combine in the molar ratio of 1:1  at pH 7.4 with ionic strength maintained using 0.1M KNO3. The stability constants of the complex were calculated to be 1.56 - 1.90 x 104 by continuous variation method and 1.34 - 1.71 x 104 by mole ratio method at 25 and 40 oC respectively. ∆HƟ values for the complex were calculated to be -1.02 x 104 and -1.05 x 104 J by continuous variation method and mole ratio method respectively. ∆GƟ of the complex were calculated to be -2.44 – (-2.51) x 104 J by continuous variation method and -2.41- (- 2.48)  x 104 J by mole ratio method at 25 and 40 oC.  ∆SƟ of the complex were calculated to be 2.44 - 2.51 x 104 J/K by continuous variation method and -2.41 -2.48) x 104 J/K by mole ratio method at 25 and 40 oC respectively. Cefotaxime is a good chelating agent and can be an efficient antidote in the therapy of copper overload or poisoning.
Re- Enforcing Factors Related to Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages amongst High School Students in the North Central Province, Liberia
Authors: Nyan Gono Joseph , O. Akinboye Dora
Published: July 2020

This study endeavored to establish trends in the re-enforcing factor related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages among high school students in Liberia, using an experimental research design. A sample of 440 students from two selected schools was determined using Cochran’s formula. A sixteen item questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.70 was administered to the 440 students to identify those who drink alcohol. Applying G Power formula, 84 students were randomly selected out of the 170 students who drink alcohol as participants. Another validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.76 was used to collect data from the field. Descriptive statistics and t-test were used to analyze the data. The study concludes that the use of the Alcohol and Life Skills Training Model, which was employed to the experimental group is an effective educational tool to prepare students to make responsible decision about abstaining from drinking alcoholic beverages than the HIV/ AIDS Model which was employed to the control group. It is therefore recommended that the Government of Liberia should adopt the Alcohol and Life Skills Training Model into the National High School Curriculum in order to prevent and control the consumption of alcohol by students in high schools. Secondly, researchers and the Ministry of Education in conjunction with other Ministries such as Health and Youth should conduct further research on a wider scale on alcohol consumption among the youth, including the in-school and the out of school adolescents in Liberia.
Currículo de Ciências dos três primeiros anos do Ensino Fundamental: o uso de livros de literatura infantil.
Authors: Queiroz Lívia da Silva , Gomes Maria Margarida Pereira de Lima
Published: July 2020

Este estudo tem como finalidade compreender que normas e padrões regulam o currículo de Ciências dos três anos iniciais do ensino fundamental a partir do uso de livros de literatura infantil. Entende-se o currículo como construído social e historicamente em decorrência de disputas no interior de comunidades disciplinares (GOODSON, 1997), resultando na valorização de certas formas de saber (POPKEWITZ, 2014). Concebe-se os livros como objetos escolares que carregam vestígios da cultura escolar (BENITO, 2010). Metodologicamente, analisa-se transcrições de entrevistas realizadas com quatro professoras e livros de literatura infantil. Os resultados vêm indicando que o uso desses objetos se articula a práticas subversivas, revelando o caráter inventivo da atuação docente (VIDAL, 2005) para articular textos literários e o currículo de Ciências.
O ensino de Zoologia em escolas da Superintendência Regional de Ensino de Caratinga/Minas Gerais
Authors: Moreira Natália Siqueira , Matos Ione Maria de
Published: July 2020

Objetivou-se analisar as metodologias e recursos didáticos utilizados no ensino de Zoologia em escolas da SRE de Caratinga e elaborar propostas que colaborem para o processo ensino-aprendizagem. Questionários semiestruturados foram aplicados a 28 professores que lecionam Ciências e/ou Biologia no sétimo e segundo anos dos ensinos fundamental e médio respectivamente, em 29 escolas estaduais de 7 municípios. A maior parte desses professores realizam o ensino pautado na memorização do conteúdo, utilizam principalmente o livro didático, não fazem relação eco evolutiva das espécies animais, faltam espaços para a realização de atividades práticas e recursos metodológicos. Propostas foram elaboradas e compiladas em um caderno de sugestões com estratégias para o ensino de Zoologia e disponibilizado aos professores e a SRE de Caratinga.
Conteúdo de parasitologia nas provas do ENEM: uma análise de 22 anos (1998 a 2019)
Authors: Lima Pinheiro Jessica , Antunes Uchôa Claudia Maria , Machado Pereira Bastos Otilio , Barbosa Alynne da Silva
Published: July 2020

Informações sobre parasitos são mediadas para os escolares no ensino médio e acabam sendo utilizadas como conteúdo nas provas do ENEM. Neste estudo as questões do ENEM que abordaram assuntos de Parasitologia foram avaliadas. Para tal, foram recuperadas provas do ENEM desde o ano de sua criação até 2019, incluindo ENEM tradicional e PPL (Pessoas Privadas de Liberdade). Dentre as questões recuperadas, 22 abordaram o conteúdo de Parasitologia. A maioria, 19, estavam inseridas na Macroárea Ciências de Natureza e suas Tecnologias. Mais de 80% das questões utilizaram a linguagem escrita com contextualização do assunto no enunciado, porém, nem sempre era necessário ler os textos do enunciado para responder as perguntas. Informações sobre hospedeiro, profilaxia e transmissão foram as mais exigidas. O predomínio dos temas esquistossomose, malária e doenças de Chagas nas questões, reforça a necessidade de se englobar outros parasitos, e a contextualização e interdisciplinaridade no conhecimento exigido das questões.
MUDANÇAS INSTITUCIONAIS E SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIAS: uma análise do sistema de comissões brasileiro
Authors: Vasquez Vitor , De Freitas Géssica
Published: July 2020

As comissões brasileiras eram tidas como instituições pouco relevantes. Contudo, recentemente, passaram a ser interpretadas como lócus de análise e alteração de projetos. Esta reavaliação, no entanto, não esclareceu se, ao longo do tempo, houve momentos de mais ou menos protagonismo das comissões, tampouco se isto foi resultado de transformações promovidas por partidos e deputados. Este artigo visa preencher essa lacuna, ao identificar e analisar as consequências de 27 mudanças institucionais (1989-2018), a partir de Projetos de Resolução que alteraram o Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados. Investigamos essas proposições, considerando quatro tipos de alteração: denominação, quantidade de comissões, número de membros e organização interna dos trabalhos. Nossos resultados demonstram que as mudanças institucionais aumentaram o número de comissões e buscaram aprimorar seus procedimentos internos, visando ampliar o grau de especialização do sistema, expandir sua participação no processo legislativo e tornar mais eficiente as atividades desenvolvidas no seu interior.
O FINANCIAMENTO PARTIDÁRIO E A ESTRATÉGIA DE DOAÇÕES NA ARENA ELEITORAL
Authors: Dolandeli Rodrigo dos , Tanaka Marcela
Published: July 2020

O artigo busca compreender a dimensão do financiamento partidário, enquanto variável dependente, articulando-a ao papel do partido político. Assim, questiona-se a importância do repasse partidário no processo eleitoral, especificamente para candidatos a deputado federal, como também quem seriam os maiores beneficiados, e se existe diferença entre as instâncias partidárias nacionais e subnacionais na distribuição dos recursos. Os resultados, encontrados através de dados descritivos e de análise de regressão logística binária, apontam para a importância do capital político do candidato no recebimento dos recursos partidários. Além disso, encontramos que a lógica de distribuição partidária é diferente nas esferas nacionais e subnacionais e que variáveis socioeconômicas, como gênero e profissão, também tiveram impacto em ambos os modelos.
O SINGULAR PLURAL: entre habitus, disposições, campo e contextos
Authors: Boaes Giovanni
Published: July 2020

Nesta palestra, proferida em junho de 2018, junto ao GRESP da Universidade Federal da Paraíba, o autor compara alguns elementos da sociologia praxiológica de Pierre Bourdieu com a sociologia em escala individual de Bernard Lahire. Tendo como eixo norteador a questão da singularidade, procura colocar em tela os conceitos de campo e habitus de Bourdieu frente aos conceitos de “homem plural” (disposições) e “mundo plural” (contextos) de Lahire.
ANÚNCIO DE DESPEDIDA: poesia para Fernando
Authors: Silva Vagner Gonçalves da
Published: July 2020

O autor expressa a estima e a saudade do amigo por meio da poesia.
Pattern of Orbito-Ocular Traumas at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital- A 4-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: Chaha K , Annongu T I , Audu O , Igbudu TJ , Gbanan DN
Published: July 2020

Severe orbito-ocular morbidities occur in eye injuries and the causes of these injuries vary with communities. The final outcome of orbito-ocular morbidities depends on early hospital intervention. The aim of the study therefore was to carry out a demographical analysis of orbito-ocular traumas at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. This was a retro-prospective study. Folders and radiographic images of eye injury patients in the accident and emergency department of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) between 2013 and 2015 were assessed. Data was analysed and results presented in tables and pictorial form. It was noted in the study that the mean age±SD of patients was 29.3 17.4 years. Males were mostly affected (80%) and students topped the list (32.5%). Road traffic accident (RTA) was the major cause of orbito-ocular injury (47.5%) and the major orbito-ocular morbidity was blunt or closed ocular injury (37%). We therefore recommended improved surveillance, adequate road safety measures and increased awareness on the need for early ophthalmologic intervention in order to mitigate the incidence.
Baseline Eyeball Biometrics on Computed Tomography in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria
Authors: Annongu I T , Mohammad H , Chia M , Chaha K , Magaji G O
Published: July 2020

Variations in ocular sizes exist in the population and this may be congenital or pathological. Reference values are therefore essential in management of ophthalmic pathologies in the fields of Ophthalmology and Neurology. The aim of the study was to establish computer tomography (CT) scan reference values of ocular sizes in Makurdi, north central Nigeria. To avoid unjustifiable radiation dose, data obtained for this study was on 111 patients referred on account of other medical conditions, to the Radiology department for CT brain scan using Philip Brilliance 16. Measurements were taken at mid-ocular axial slices with maximum anterior-posterior and transverse dimensions. The mean  ± 2 SD) ocular sizes in anterior-posterior(AP) and transverse diameter(TD) for both eyes were 22.1mm ± 1.88mm and 22.9mm ± 1.20mm respectively. The right eye was 21.9mm ± 2.33mm and 22.9mm ± 1.09mm and the left eye was 22.3mm ± 1.24mm and 23.0 ± 1.30 mm in both AP and TD respectively. The measurements were slightly higher on the left. The mean ocular measurements were higher in males and were statistically significant in the transverse measurements on both sides (P<0.04). Adult eye size was attained at age group 11-20 years and subsequently at age >70 years, there was slight reduction in ocular dimensions. Established ocular sizes on CT therefore showed that males had slightly larger eyeballs in comparison to females and there was some reduction of ocular sizes with age.
Functional Disability and Depression among Internally Displaced Persons in North-East Nigeria
Authors: Nwoga C N , Dakwak S J , Agbir T M , Audu M D , Goar S G , Tungchama F P , Davou F J , Okonoda K M , Obindo J T , Maigari Y T
Published: July 2020

A common factor in the development of mental disorders, including depression, is exposure to trauma. Boko Haram crisis has ravaged the North East part of Nigeria and has left indelible traumatic effect on the inhabitants especially the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who fled their homes for survival. Previous studies reported high rates of depression and disability among IDPs. We set out to investigate the prevalence of depression, disability and correlates among the IDPs in two selected camps in Yobe state. We carried out a cross sectional study among 422 adult IDPs selected through a systematic sampling method. One hundred and ninety two (45.5%) were males. The mean age of the subjects was 39.4±18.50 years with range of 18-80 years. Of the 422 IDPs, 166(39.3%) had probable depression and 76(18.0%) had definite depression. Factors significantly associated with diagnosis of depression were; age (p=0.028), marital status (p=0.001), living condition (p=0.001), general health (p=0.001) and WHODAS 2.0 scores (p=0.001). Logistic regression revealed that age <20years (OR=8.4;p=0.001), being an IDP in the camp irrespective of the living condition (OR=3.6;p=0.001), being single/unmarried (OR=10.0;p=0.048) and comorbid PTSD predicted diagnosis of depression. Having a disability score in the severe range (OR=5.7;p=0.001) strongly correlated with having depression in the study. There is a high rate of depression among IDPs in North-east, Nigeria. Having a diagnosis of depression correlated well with the severity of disability in study. We recommend regular psychiatric services as part of routine medical services to IDPs as health cannot be complete without mental health.
A Clinicopathologic Review of Fibroadenoma in Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Ngbea J A , Vhritehire R A , Ojo B A , Akpor I O , Nyaga T , Ugbaje B A , Gyenger T D , Jegede O O
Published: July 2020

Fibroadenomas have been reported as the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumours of the female breast and are most common in women in their 20s and 30s. The clinical course and diagnosis of fibroadenoma as a benign breast lesion remains favourable except in cases of benign proliferative disease which has increased risk for breast cancer in about 0.01%. This retrospective study was to determine the prevalence of fibroadenoma in female breasts. A six year review of all patients with clinicopathologic diagnosis of fibroadenoma was carried out. A total of 110 cases of fibroadenoma constituting 39.9% of benign breast disease were reported within the study period. The age range of cases was 10-70 years with a peak incidence at 20-29 years. The study showed a high prevalence of fibroadenoma in our centre. Fibroadenoma was the most common benign tumour of female breast in Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria. We therefore recommend routine mammographic screening of high risk groups and histologic assessment of all breast lumps. This will aid early detection, intervention and reduction in the associated, though small, incidence of breast cancers.
Evaluation of Growth of Toxigenic Strain of Aspergillus flavus on Turmeric-Based Media at Different Water Activities
Authors: Uteile F R , Godwin-Egein M I , Okereke V C
Published: July 2020

Climatic conditions of the rain forest ecological zone of Nigeria favour the growth of Aspergillus flavus and subsequent aflatoxin production. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of water activity (0.85, 0.9, 0.95, 0.98 and 0.995 a ) on the lag phase prior to growth and mycelial growth of a toxigenic strain of A. flavus on turmeric-based media at 28±2oC after 12 days incubation period. Four different varieties; UT14, UT25, UT35 and UT46 obtained from National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI), Abia State and used in the preparation of the different media. A toxigenic strain of A. flavus isolated from turmeric in Port Harcourt was used in the experiment. The experiment was a 5 x 4 factorial laid out in completely randomized design (CRD), replicated three times. Results showed that regardless of the variety, no growth was observed at 0.85 a at 12 days of incubation. The shortest lag phase prior to growth was obtained at 0.995 a and the longest obtained at 0.90 a Optimal growth was observed at 0.98 a in three varieties (UT14, UT25and UT46), UT35 had marginal optimal growth at 0.995 a . Minimal growth of the A. flavus strain was obtained at 0.90 a at 28±2oC in all varieties. This result could be useful in the storage of turmeric, as this food product could be stored at moisture content of < 85%.
Morphology, Protein Profile and the Level of Infestation of Bedbugs (Hempitera: Cimicidae) in the Halls of Residence of a Higher Institution in Lagos.
Authors: Kemabonta K A , Ajiboye M O
Published: July 2020

Morphology, protein profile and the level of Bedbug infestations were carried out at a University in Lagos, Nigeria after an outcry of high infestation by the students in halls of residence. Three bedbugswere each collected from nine halls of residence for morphological characterization of adults and to carry out protein profile analysis usingSodium Dodecyl Sulfate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Coomassie staining method. Level of infestation of Bedbugs was carried out in two female halls A and Busing blood smeared on the walls. All bedbugs found were Cimex hemipterus. 29.8% of the rooms in Hall Bhad no bedbug infestation, 23.9%, 20.2%, 15.4% and 10.6% had low, average, high and very high levels of bedbug infestation respectively while in A hall, it was 21.4%, 30.5%, 24.4%, 14.5% and 9.2% respectively. In A hall, 4.6%, 16.8% and 0.8% had one, two and three out of the four mattresses in the room infested with bedbugs respectively while 56.5% had all the four mattresses infested with bedbugs. In B hall, 1.6%, 16.0% and 0% had one, two and three mattresses infested with bedbugs respectively while the remaining 52.7% had all the four mattresses in the room infested with bedbugs. There was a significant relationship between the level of infestation and the number of mattresses infested in each hall (P < 0.01).The protein profile analysis of bedbugs did not show the protein bands clearly because of the low soluble protein content of Cimex hemipterus and the detection limit of Coomassie stain.
Teaching potential of integrated learning technologies Smart, Stem and Steam
Authors: Aniskin Vladimir Nikolaevich , Korostelev Aleksandr A. , Lvovna Busygina Alla , Kurochkin Anatoly V. , Sobakina Tatyana G.
Published: July 2020

At the current stage of digitization of the Russian economy, educational institutions urgently need new, more advanced and effective training technologies that help improve the quality of training of highly competent and competitive specialists who comply with the social order of society digital. These technologies should promote the introduction of robotic and cyber-physical systems in the training of future specialists. The article shows that SMART, STEM and STEAM integrated learning technologies that encompass the theoretical and practical components of educational programs with the help of special technological equipment: robotic complexes, virtual learning tools and cyber systems, can be used as technologies in the digital education. It is proven that the practical application of mathematical, physical, engineering and technological knowledge, modeling and design of robotic cybernetic devices and others, allow us to more effectively solve the tasks of the competition-oriented educational paradigm, create additional conditions for the development and realization of the personal potential of the students. The integrative didactic potential of SMART, STEM and STEAM technologies is determined, ensuring the achievement of the synergistic effect in the educational process and increasing the productivity of education subjects through the combination of the individual means of the technologies studied in a single system. The advantages of digital education are analyzed, which are optimized using the integrative teaching potential of SMART, STEM and STEAM technologies. Based on the characteristics of the integrative didactic potential of SMART, STEM and STEAM technologies, it is concluded that they are promising in the era of the digitization of Russian education and viable to use them in order to maintain the effectiveness of the educational process.
Theoretical methods for measuring chemo-physical properties of nucleic acids during the oxidation of DNA and the incidence of cancer
Authors: Imanzadeh Mehdi , Zare Karim , Monajjemi Majid , Shamel Ali
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this papers is to investigate theoretical methods to measure the chemo-physical properties of nucleic acids during DNA radicalization and cancer incidence. For this purpose, structures consisting of DNA nucleotides were considered and all structures were optimized using DFT at the CAM-B3LYP / 6-31G level and spatial parameters such as bond length, HOMO and LUMO orbitals, and thermodynamic parameters were obtained, as well as NMR spectroscopy. The results showed that the guanine base had better conditions for oxidation compared to other bases. Also in the NMR calculations using the GIAO method we were able to examine the single and double chain structure in different states when it is natural and abnormal. Therefore, in this work, we try to find a normal relationship between chemical displacement and the rate of natural state DNA aberration, by studying the comparison of isotropic and anisotropic parameters with respect to DNA bases such as adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine. It was concluded that the skewness (η) is between (0.1) and the skewness is between (1-1), which can be correlated with the abnormalities of the DNA base from the normal to abnormal state. It was also found that the phosphate group oxygen atom in the abnormal form showed most of the changes in these parameters compared to the natural form.
Hubungan Penggunaan Sumber Informasi Kampanye Dan Partisipasi Politik Pada Kasus Pilpres 2014 Di Kecamatan Cibinong Bogor
Authors: Martha Layung Paramesti , Saleh Amiruddin , Rangkuti Parlaungan Adil
Published: July 2020

Indonesian presidential election campaigns had been held by the candidates and the campaign team respectively from June, 4th-July, 5th 2014. This study was aimed to know the extent of utilization of communication channels both mass media and social media (new media) as source of information, compared with interpersonal communication channel, and how the level of utilization of the information sources by voters during the political campaign influenced the level of political participation in Cibinong. This study had been conducted in September-Oktober 2014 at Sub-District of Cibinong, Bogor Regency. A number of 200 people were chosen as respondents by using purposive sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed with Spearman’s Rank correlation test. Results showed that political participation in the engagement of campaigns as well as the surveillance were poor, while the participation in voting was quite good. In the variable of demographic characteristics, a negative significant correlation was found between political affiliation and the campaign engagement and so between the birthplace and voting engagement. On the contrary, the variable of age, income, and education had no correlation with all dimensions of the campaigns engagement. All dimensions of demographic characteristics including sex, birthplace, and environment had  a significant negative correlation with political participation. The indicator of sex and birthplace had a significant negative correlation with the amount of source of information use. The in dicator of birthplace also had a significant negative correlation with the frequent of accessing campaign sources of information. The utilization of campaign sources of information had a significant positive correlation with political participation in the dimension of the engagement in the campaign, voting, and surveillance for the election. Keywords: Political participation, source of information use, political campaign
Komunikasi Pada Pelatihan Adaptasi Perubahan Iklim (Program Pelatihan CDCCAA Di Kecamatan Panguragan Kabupaten Cirebon)
Authors: Noorfajria Afnida Shoffati , Lubis Djuara P , Fitri Resfa
Published: July 2020

Farmers have local wisdom passed down from generation to generation as a guide in farming activities. However, the existence of climate change makes them must be able to adapt to new agricultural patterns. They are required to know in advance the appropriate planting season in order to avoid crop failure later. Nonetheless, the farmers who are figure most susceptible to this problem are precisely not to have such knowledge. For these reasons the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) create a training program that is devoted to improving the adaptability of farmers in the face of climate change named CDCCAA (Capacity Development for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture and Other Relevant Sectors). The present study was aimed to evaluate the factors that influence of the communications programs that are indicated by the farmers' knowledge about climate change, the attitude of farmers facing climate change and the farmers tendency to act after the training. Based on the survey of 50 trainees in the Panguragan Subdistrict Cirebon Regency, and SEM analysis it is known that the individual characteristics significantly influence the communication process CDCCAA training program, and cosmopolity factors have also significant influence on the behavior of farmers against the risk of climate change. In addition, the communication process not significantly influence with attitudes to climate change risk, and assessment of training rogram not significantly influence with communication process also.Keywords: climate change, process of communication , adaptation
Terpaan Iklan Televisi Dan Sikap Ibu Rumah Tangga Di Pedesaan Terhadap Makanan Olahan Pabrik
Authors: Dianah Amalia , Panjaitan Nurmala Katrina , Mulyani Eko Sri
Published: July 2020

TV food advertisements are designed to cultivate positive portrait of the food advertised. Married rural women have dominant role in providing food for family and more possibility to make TV as the main source of information about food. The study aimed to examine the exposure of TV advertisements about industrial processed food on married rural women, the attitude of married rural women towards industrial processed food, and to analyse relationship between the exposure of TV advertisements and the attitude towards industrial processed food. Based on a survey conducted on 104 married rural women with children,who were TV audience and aged 20-60 in Curugbitung Village, Nanggung District, Bogor Regency, it was known that TV food advertisements exposure of respondents were moderate (56%) and high (44%), while their attitude towards industrial processed food were positive (27%) and neutral (73%). A highly significant positive correlation (r = 0.254, p < 0.01) between TV food advertisements and attitude towards industrial processed food on respondents was revealed by Spearman’s rank test. The results implicated that food TVadvertisements were not respondents’ main source of information about food. Analysis of total food TV content and interpersonal information channel of married rural women would be necessary. Keywords : attitude, exposure, processed food, rural women, TV advertisement
Problems and Crisis of Islamic Education Today and in The Future
Authors: Nurdin Hisbullah
Published: July 2020

Islamic strategies and tactics must be more effective and efficient, meaning pedagogical, sociological, and cultural. Therefore, the Islamic breath in the person of a Muslim is essential to be able to move the behavior reinforced with extensive knowledge so that he can provide appropriate and useful answers to the challenges of the development of science and technology, and in Islamic education will not be separated from Islamic principles sourced from the basic principles of the Koran. Planning for future education must include three main characteristics of a society, namely: the future of socio, the future of techno, and the future of bio. Besides, Islamic education strategies in facing future challenges include: (1) Building an actual Islamic Education paradigm; (2) Carry out Affective Education; and (3) Improving the quality of teaching staff.
Basic of Learning Theory
Authors: Muhajirah Muhajirah
Published: July 2020

In general, the term learning is understood as the teacher's conscious effort to help students so that they can learn according to their interests and needs. The more aware and professional a teacher is in educating, the better the quality of students and vice versa. Another term that is combined with learning in this article is theory. In a general sense, the method is often associated with a set of concepts, ideas, and procedures that can be learned, analyzed, and verified. So, learning theory is a collection of thoughts, ideas, systems in which how to practice the learning process between teacher and student and other elements related to learning activities. Learning theory itself can be interpreted as a theory that contains procedures for how a teacher applies teaching and learning activities, which will later be used to students both inside and outside the classroom.
Efficacy of Ayurvedic Interventions in Hypothyroidism
Authors: Dixit Amit K , Sarkar Mrinmoy , Nair Parvathy G , Puia Lalrin , Bora Manajit , Gaidhani Sudesh N , Hazra Jayram
Published: July 2020

Thyroid disorders have been one among the most challenging and most common endocrine disorders that we confront worldwide. Major thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter/iodine deficiency, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and thyroid cancer. Among these, hypothyroidism is arguably the most challenging as its multifarious clinical presentation often goes unnoticed. Hypothyroidism can be attributed to the deficiency of thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), in the body. Mild or subclinical hypothyroidism refers to the condition where peripheral thyroid hormone levels are within normal range, but serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are mildly elevated. Data to date are scarce that include direct experimental, pharmacological, or preclinical types of evidence of treating hypothyroidism with Ayurvedic and herbal drugs. The scope of this manuscript covers the utility of conventional Ayurveda or herbal drugs in ameliorating the pathophysiological symptoms of hypothyroidism. Treatment strategies have been evolving since the early and mid-twentieth century, starting from using the whole thyroid extract to the modern-day thyroxine monotherapy by L-thyroxine. Despite these advances, there remains a considerably large population who endure the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Various assortments of formulations are available for such conditions in Ayurveda system of medicine since the very early days of civilization. In Ayurveda, though there are not any direct reference of thyroid, Galaganda and Gandamala, which possess symptomatic similarities with thyroid disorders, have been mentioned frequently in the texts. With the present data available, it is concluded that natural resources around can be utilized for the prevention and amelioration of hypothyroidism in mammals.
Citação de dados científicos: scoping review
Authors: Silveira Lúcia da , Barbosa Ares Dall'Agnol , Ferreira Manuela Klanovicz , Caregnato Sônia Elisa
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Para acompanhar a evolução dos estudos relacionados a dados científicos, investigou-se o significado das citações a eles, buscando responder: 1) Quais as motivações dos pesquisadores para citar dados científicos?; 2) Quais as práticas de citação de dados apresentadas nas áreas cobertas pelo presente estudo?; 3) Quais as análises métricas para citação de dados? Método: Caracteriza-se como pesquisa do tipo qualitativa e descritiva, sendo uma revisão de literatura do tipo Scoping Review, com busca às bases de dados Emerald, LISA, LISTA, Scopus e Web of Science.Resultados: Como motivação, identificaram-se estudos sobre a correlação do incremento de citações às publicações tradicionais ao citarem os dados que as embasavam, muitos confirmaram a correlação, outros não, surgindo também a hipótese de causa comum: qualidade da pesquisa associada a mais recursos. Quanto às práticas, a comunidade está ciente que as citações atuais a dados não estão padronizadas, surgindo a tendência para a adoção de um padrão de citação que atenda às demandas de diferentes tipos de dados. Esta falta de padrão dificulta a análise métrica de citação a dados científicos, que ainda precisa ser explorada em pesquisas, tendo em vista que há uma repetição em utilizar as mesmas técnicas da citação tradicional para essa nova fonte de informação.Conclusões: Promover o avanço da ciência é a principal vantagem em disponibilizar dados, mas existem dificuldades técnicas e de atribuição de crédito que precisam ser enfrentadas em conjunto pelos pesquisadores, instituições, agências de fomento, repositórios de dados e equipes editoriais de publicações.Citação de dados científicos: scoping review