bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kualitas Patty Burger Menggunakan Jantung Pisang Batu (Musa balbisiana colla) Sebagai Bahan Pengganti Daging
Authors: Kalpikawati Ida Ayu , Sudiarta Ngakan Putu
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas patty burger menggunakan jantung pisang sebagai bahan pengganti daging. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen. Tahapan eksperimen yaitu pengolahan jantung pisang batu dijadikan bahan pengganti daging pada patty burger berdasarkan resep standar yang dimodifikasi sampai mendapatkan produk yang sesuai standar patty burger. Hasil produk patty burger selanjutnya diuji kualitasnya menggunakan uji organoleptic meliputi karakteristik aroma, rasa, tekstur dan warna. Uji laboratorium dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui kadar lemak dari patty burger. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata-rata penilaian panelis pada uji organoleptic adalah 81 % termasuk kriteria sangat baik.  Uji terhadap kadar lemak patty burger memperoleh nilai rata-rata 18,25 %. Meskipun nilai  total panelis terhadap kualitas patty burger menggunakan jantung pisang memperoleh penilaian sangat baik namun masih perlu ditingkatkan kualitasnya terutama dari segi  tekstur agar lebih mantap dan warna lebih cerah.

 

Kata kunci: patty burger, jantung pisang, organoleptic, kadar lemak
Correlation Between Physical Activity and Work Ability Among Computer Workers
Authors: Bhachech Kshiti Dirghayu , Jhala Mihirdev
Published: June 2023

Background and need of research: The rapid progress of civilization almost completely deprives us of the opportunity for movement and physical effort. It eliminates all these forms based on physical activity, leaving mainly monotonous activities that unevenly load the individual parts and systems of the human body. This phenomenon pertains mainly to office workers. Because of the specificity of the work performed, they are especially exposed to a risk of diseases, and that raises the problem of constructing programmed, intentional physical activity. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the association between physical activity level and the ability to work among computer workers.
Methodology: An observational study was conducted on computer workers between the ages of 30 and 50. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Work Ability Index (WAI) were filled out by 103 individuals working as computer workers and submitted through a Google form. Ethical clearance has been obtained.
Result: SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis. The data was not normally distributed, so the Spearman correlation test was applied. A positive correlation was found between physical activity and work ability in computer workers (r = 0.730, p= 0.001).
Conclusion: We found in our study that as physical activity reduces, work ability also reduces among computer workers.

Key words: computer workers, physical activity level, IPAQ, work ability, work ability index (WAI)
Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes on Herbal Versus Conventional Antidiabetic Medicines in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Wanjiru Karara Monicah , Apolot Okalebo Faith , Karimi Peter Ndirangu
Published: June 2023

Background: Patients with type 2 diabetes often seek care from herbal clinics for glycemic control. Health-related quality of life in patients treated at the herbal clinics has not been established.
Objective: To compare health-related quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes on herbal versus conventional antidiabetic therapies.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 patients with type 2 diabetes attending a conventional clinic and 37 patients receiving care in a herbal clinic in Nairobi City County, Kenya. A general questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic and clinical information from the study participants. The WHOQOL-BREF was used to assess the health-related quality of life in both group. Descriptive data analysis was performed on all variables. The HRQOL scores were compared by non-parametric Mann-Whitney test. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) analyses were used to identify the sociodemographic and clinical factors affecting the various domains of HRQOL. P-values equal or less than 0.05 were considered to be statistically significant.
Results: The mean overall quality of life scores were 50% and 75% in the herbal and the conventional treatment group respectively (p<0.001). HRQOL scores in all the domains were also higher among the patients treated in the conventional compared to those treated at the herbal clinic. The type of treatment setting was an important determinant of HRQOL across all the domains evaluated in this study.
Domain specific analysis found level of education (P= 0.010) and physical activity (P=0.001) as determinants of the physical domain of HRQOL. Microvascular complications negatively affected the psychological domain of the patient’s life (p=0.010). Gender affected both the social (p=0.037) and the environment (0.033) domains of the patients’ lives. Older age (p= 0.004) and alcohol intake(p=0.048) had significant adverse effects on the patient’s environment while residing in urban areas (p= 0.026) favored this aspect of the patients’ health.
Conclusions: We reported higher HRQOL scores among patients on conventional therapies compared to those on herbal treatments. We identified factors that can be addressed to enhance the well-being of type 2 diabetes patients in both the conventional and herbal care settings.

Key words: HRQOL; Type 2 Diabetes; Herbal; Conventional.
A luta pela terra e a educação do campo: o caso do assentamento Zé Marcolino, Prata-PB.
Authors:   , Lima Batista Geovânio
Published: June 2023

A luta pela terra no Brasil inicia-se desde a nossa colonização com a formação do latifúndio e a exploração de negros e índios, isso se aprofunda com a constituição do campesinato espoliado pela opressão e da terra pelas oligarquias agrárias. Toda nossa história vai ser marcada pela relação conflituosa e pela busca dos camponeses por ter terra para viver, plantar e morar como afirmação de sua identidade. Através do processo de organização dos trabalhadores e trabalhadoras do campo, a luta pela reforma agrária, tornou-se uma bandeira central ao longo dos tempos. Na década de 1990, observamos no País a luta pela terra se articular cada vez mais com a luta pela Educação, e daí emergir a concepção da Educação do Campo, como contraposição ao modelo hegemônico de escola existente no meio rural. Esse processo vai ocorrer também no Assentamento Zé Marcolino no Cariri Paraibano, campo de pesquisa e objeto do nosso estudo, que teve como objetivo geral identificar a formação e organização do Assentamento na luta pela terra e pela escola, e qual a percepção que os diferentes sujeitos: lideranças, professoras e assentados tem sobre a organização e a escola. A abordagem qualitativa na perspectiva descritiva (Minayo, 1997), orientou todo o percurso metodológico num diálogo permanente com o método dialético. A revisão da literatura nos ajudou a entender melhor essa relação, dentre os autores consultados destacamos: Arroyo e Fernandes (1999); Caldart (2002 e 2012); Fernandes(2006); Freire (2011) Gohn(1997); Silva (2002, 2009). O trabalho de campo nos possibilitou uma aproximação do contexto social, político e educacional dos moradores, no qual utilizamos instrumentos como observação, questionário e entrevistas semiestruturadas com lideranças, educadoras e famílias assentadas. O que identificamos é que a luta pela educação do campo tem possibilitado, através da organização do Assentamento e do protagonismo das mulheres, gerar grandes transformações na comunidade, que conseguiu construir sua própria escola, através de parceria e da formação de mutirões. O referido espaço vem possibilitando que as crianças do primeiro ciclo do ensino fundamental, tenham acesso a uma educação contextualizada, vinculando sua prática ao universo da cultura da comunidade.
A poesia do repente como recurso didático na sala de aula: Zé de Cazuza, o mestre da poesia, "Só pela fá vale a vida".
Authors:   , Josedilma Albino Queiroz Maria
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho mostra através do poeta Zé de Cazuza em seu livro, Poetas Encantadores a importância da presença da poesia do repente como recurso didático na sala de aula do ensino fundamental e médio das escolas do município da Prata/PB. Ao percebermos a ausência dessa obra nos conteúdos programáticos das escolas supracitadas, criamos o nosso problema de pesquisa: por que a obra do poeta Zé de Cazuza está ausente nas escolas de ensino fundamental e médio do município da Prata/PB? A partir de então e, partindo para os nossos objetivos, desenvolvemos uma pesquisa de cunho metodológico qualitativo para melhor compreender o conteúdo e a forma da obra do poeta, no intuito de demonstrar o quão rico e significativo é esse trabalho lírico para ser utilizado como recurso didático nas escolas de ensino fundamental e médio do Cariri Ocidental Paraibano.
Educação ambiental no contexto do ensino da geografia no Cariri Paraibano.
Authors:   , Salustiano Rodrigues Aparecida
Published: June 2023

A desvalorização do Meio Ambiente é consequentemente da relação do ser humano com a natureza, pode se explicado pela falta nas abordagens nos conteúdos escolares dessa temática, uma vez que é de extrema relevância tratar a respeito da temática ambiental, seja ela tanto desenvolvida em ambientes de educação não- formal como formal, ou seja, em associações, assentamentos rurais e também nas salas de aula para buscar sensibilizar a consciência de forma crítica dos sujeitos sociais. Nessa perspectiva a pesquisa intitulada, “Educação ambiental no contexto do ensino da Geografia no Cariri Paraibano”, tem por objetivo geral verificar como a Educação Ambiental está sendo desenvolvida no ensino de Geografia na Escola Cônego João Marques Pereira - Serra Branca. Nesta pesquisa foi utilizado pressupostos da pesquisa qualitativa descritiva. Deste modo, na primeira fase da pesquisa foi feita uma revisão bibliográfica e na segunda fase foi realizada a pesquisa de campo. Mediante o exposto no decorrer desta pesquisa verificou-se que as temáticas ambientais no ensino de Geografia são trabalhadas de forma transversal, contudo, ainda é insuficiente, pois é um trabalho isolado, individual e fragmentado realizado por alguns professores. Os PCN’s apesar de suas orientações de trabalho sobre a Educação Ambiental ainda não estão sendo consultados pelos professores, já que alguns até desconhecem as suas orientações. Foi identificado que a forma como vem sendo trabalhada a temática na escola, ainda está longe de desempenhar seu papel de conscientização dos alunos e criar uma postura ambientalmente saudável. Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciam que a escola pesquisada, necessita avançar no sentido de desenvolver uma prática educativa de forma contextualizada e interdisciplinar entre a disciplina Geografia e as demais disciplinas para que haja um ensino significativo e o desenvolvimento de uma EA crítica e reflexiva contribuindo para a sensibilização dos sujeitos do ensino-aprendizagem para as questões ambientais.
O uso das tecnologias na turma da EJA na Escola Municipal de Ensino Infantil e Fundamental Ministro Alcides Carneiro em Livramento-PB.
Authors:   , Campos Barreto Rayla
Published: June 2023

Esta pesquisa de cunho quantitativo e qualitativo foi realizada na Escola Municipal de Ensino Infantil e Fundamental Ministro Alcides Carneiro, localizada no município de Livramento – PB, tendo como objetivo conhecer o contato dos (as) alunos (as) da EJA com os meios tecnológicos digitais dentro da sala de aula, ou seja, se os alunos fazem o uso desses recursos. Com isso, quis refletir diante a minha pesquisa a importância do uso das tecnologias digitais, mas que sirva de conhecimentos para muitos professores (as) os quais não se dão conta de que a sua metodologia de ensino pode ter inovaçõespara que os alunos possam alcançar uma melhor aprendizagem e desenvolvimento na sua formação. Pelo fato das tecnologias representarem algo inovador, levanta questionamentos acerca da possibilidade de ser algo que venha a atrapalhar o ensino, pelo possível abandono do livro que é a principal ferramenta de trabalho na aula. Mas foi referindo a isso que propus esta pesquisa refletindo sobre a importância que as tecnologias digitais têm frente aos alunos (as), sem deixar de lado o livro, pois se trata de uma peça fundamental para o aprendizado e a formação dos educandos (as). Os recursos tecnológicos digitais e não digitais podem ser conjuntamente dentro da sala de aula como uma forma de inovar no método de ensino e aprendizagem. Diante disso pelas observações que pude fazer na sala de aula com os (as) alunos (as) busquei perceber se as tecnologias estão sendo utilizadas na EJA, posta como ferramenta metodológica no ensino para desenvolver e melhorar o aprendizado dos alunos (as), e não obtive nenhum conhecimento de que ocorra o uso das tecnologias, embora os alunos (as) tenham afirmado e deixaram bem caro no questionário que fazem o uso das mesmas e que aprendem.
PELATIHAN PENCAPAN ZAT WARNA ALAM DENGAN HASIL OPTIMAL DAN WAKTU YANG SINGKAT PADA PENGRAJIN KAMPUNG BATIK KAUMAN SURAKARTA
Authors: Subiyati Subiyati , Rosyida Ainur , Haryana Sri
Published: June 2023

Untuk meningkatkan jumlah penjualan batik di Kampung Batik Kauman maka perlu diupayakan adanya variasi jenis produk dan efisiensi dalam pembuatannya. Salah satunya dengan membuat produk kain printing/cap bermotif batik dengan zat warna alam yang  mudah dan cepat dalam pembuatannya sehingga biaya produksinya lebih murah. Produk  kain cap  ini  lebih   diminati  dan  memiliki  daya  saing   di  pasar domesti   dan  global   karena   produk   yang   dihasilkan   bersifat   ramah lingkungan. Selain itu dalam produksinya dapat mengurangi pencemaran, khususnya lingkungan perairan mengingat Kampung Batik Kauman berada ditengah-tengah pemukiman dan di jantung kota Surakarta.  Untuk  itu  pada  kegiatan  PkM  dilakukan pelatihan  pembuatan kain cap yang diikuti 20 pengerajin batik dari Kampung Laweyan. Pelatihan dimulai dengan penjelasan oleh mahasiswa mengenai bahan, peralatan, resep, dan tahapan dalam pencapan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan praktek  proses persiapan pada kain yang akan dicap, pembuatan pasta cap, dan proses pencapan pada kain. Diakhir pelatihan, peserta diberikan kuesioner untuk membuktikan keberterimaan ketrampilan pencapan  yang telah diperoleh dalam pelatihan. Hasil pengisian kuesioner menunjukkan 100% peserta menyatakan pelatihan yang diikuti dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilannya. 100% menyatakan hasil pelatihan dapat diterapkan untuk pengembangan usaha dan 89% peserta pelatihan  dapat melakukan sendiri pembuatan kain cap. Hasil pencapan dinilai sebagian besar pengerajin kualitasnya belum memuaskan karena dari hasil penilaian peserta hanya 32% saja yang menyatakan kualitas hasil pencapannya baik dan 68% peserta yang menilai ketuaan warna hasil pencapan cukup tua. Untuk itu masih perlu dilatihkan kepada pengerajin cara peningkatan kualitas hasil pencapan agar pembuatan kain cap zat warna alam benar-benar dapat diterapkan dalam pengembangan usahanya.
PERENCANAAN KAMPUNG PRODUKTIF SEPRIH CILACAP UTARA MELALUI PENDAMPINGAN PENULISAN PROPOSAL SPONSORSHIP
Authors: Tarigan Roy , Ulikaryani Ulikaryani , Ariawan Radhi , Laksana Nur Akhlis Sarihidaya , Sodikin Jenal
Published: June 2023

Hampir seluruh masyarakat tidak memiliki kesiapan dalam menghadapi situasi pandemi, secara khusus masyarakat Kampung Seprih 005/001 Kebonmanis. Pembatasan aktivitas mengakibatkan menurunnya kegiatan perdagangan warga. Pengetahuan yang terbatas dan pengalaman yang belum memadai, menghambat perkembangan usaha dagang warga yang notabene penghasilan setiap bulannya tidak tetap. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, solusi yang dibutuhkan untuk peningkatan perekonomian warga adalah kegiatan kewirausahaan bersama di lingkungan Kampung Seprih. Kegiatan wirausaha bersama ini dapat terlaksana dengan memanfaatkan lahan warga yang belum produktif. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah menggambarkan potensi usaha mandiri Kampung Seprih menjadi Kampung Produktif Seprih dan memberikan pelatihan serta pendampingan penulisan proposal sponsorship kepada warga secara khusus GEMA (Gerakan Pemuda Nol Lima) Kampung Seprih. Kampung Produktif Seprih digambarkan pada denah pekerjaan yang terbagi menjadi 4 area, yaitu lahan produksi, lahan peternakan, lahan pertanian, dan lahan ruang baca (perpustakaan warga Kampung Seprih). Kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan penulisan proposal sponsorship dilaksanakan selama 12 kali pertemuan dan diikuti oleh pengurus dan anggota GEMA. Proposal sponsorship dikirimkan ke PFmuda 2022 melalui aplikasi yang tersedia pada tanggal 18 Mei 2022 pukul 19.44 WIB. Harapan dari Penulis dan tim beserta GEMA Kampung Seprih adalah proposal tersebut lolos dan didanai kegiatan selanjutnya. Namun jika hasilnya belum sesuai rencana, maka GEMA dapat mengajukan proposalnya ke instansi lain dengan bekal pelatihan yang sudah diterima.
Prevalence of coronary artery stenosis on computed tomography angiography of the coronary arteries in stable patients with zero coronary calcium score in Angola
Authors: Morais Humberto , Lourenço Preciosa , Martins Carlos , Cardona Lorette , Gonçalves Mauer Alexandre da Ascensão
Published: June 2023

Coronary artery calcium is a component of atherosclerosis and a marker for the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD). It can be quantified based on non-contrast computed tomography (CT) using coronary calcium score (CCS) according to the Agatston method. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CAD in a population with a zero CCS, using 64-slice CT in Angola. A total of 204 patients were included in the study. Of the total sample, 60.3% of the patients were male. The mean age was 56.46±9.19 years. The mean CCS of the cohort was 44.4±117(range, 0–889). Among 204 patients, CCS was zero in 136 (66.7%) patients, and 68 (33.3%) patients had a CCS ≥1. Compared to CCS ≥1, patients with CCS=0 were younger (age 54.7±9.3 years vs. 59.9±7.9 years, p <0.001) and the proportion of women was significantly higher (47.1% vs. 25.0%, p 0.002). Patients with CCS zero had also less history of diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and smoking in the past. Of the 136 patients with CCS=0, one (0.7%) had obstructive CAD, and 16 (11.8%) had non-obstructive CAD. Our results suggest that the absence of calcium was associated with a very low probability of significant stenosis of the coronary arteries.
Food insecurity among households with children during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Houghtaling Bailey , Haynes-Maslow Lindsey , Andress Lauri , Hardison-Moody Amnie , Grocke-Dewey Michelle , Holston Denise , Patton-Lopez Megan , Pradhananga Nila , Prewitt T. , Shanks Justin , Webber Eliza , Byker Shanks Carmen
Published: June 2023

Understanding impacts of the COVID-19 pan­demic among households with children is neces­sary to design appropriate public health responses that protect food and nutrition security. The objec­tive of this research was to understand predictors of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic among households with at least one child (<18 years), including whether foods reported as out-of-stock were associated with the likelihood of food insecurity. An online survey using validated measures and open-ended questions was distrib­uted to a convenience sample in five states—Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, and West Virginia—during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic (April through September of 2020). Predictors of food insecurity (race/ethnicity, age, marital status, education, federal nutrition assistance program participation, number of adults and children in the household, rurality, and missing foods when shopping) among households with children during the COVID-19 pandemic were modeled using logistic regression (p < 0.05, a priori). To further illuminate household experiences during this time, two researchers independently coded open-ended survey question data using inductive and deductive approaches to construct themes. Households with children had increased odds of experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic if they had the following characteristics: Hispanic ethnicity; age between 25 and 44 years; additional adult household members; economic hardship; SNAP/WIC participation; being widowed, divorced, or separated; and report­ing foods not available when shopping. Partici­pants described mainly negative changes to dietary patterns and practices as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also described food security chal­lenges and ideas for improving food security. Con­sistent with other data collected and analyzed dur­ing the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study contributes findings that emphasize the need for enhanced public health responses and emer­gency preparedness measures that protect food and nutrition security. Because of the increased short- and long-term consequences including exposure to adverse circumstances, impaired learning, risks to mental health, and poor health outcomes, ensuring an adequate food supply is especially important for households with children.
Praise in Verses: Constantinople Patriarchal Academy Professors on Constantine Brâncoveanu
Authors: Tsiotras Vasileios
Published: June 2023

The Constantinople Academy professors and Patriarchate lay dignitaries, Antonios Spandones, Iakovos Argeios, Antonios Byzantios and his brother Chourmouzios composed elegant epigrams in poetic dialect to praise the ruler of Wallachia Constantine Brâncoveanu (1654‒1714) during his reign (1688‒1714). The aim of this study is to present and analyze this specific group of epigrams found so far, either in print or in manuscripts, since their existence or content, was only partially known to earlier scholars. In particular, their authors, their transmission and content, as well as the characteristics they attribute to the ruler, and also the motives behind their composition are elucidated. The writing of epigrams indicates the close connection existed between him and the Patriarchal Academy: The Wallachian ruler sought to create a circle of Greek intellectuals in Constantinople, who praised him as the Maecenas of Letters, the defender of the Orthodox Church, and the successor of the Byzantine emperors.
Dealing with the Aftermath of the Serbo-Turkish Wars of 1876 and 1877–1878. The Costs of the Border Politics of the Principality of Serbia
Authors: Dymarski Mirosław
Published: June 2023

The article addresses the financial costs and economic consequences of the Serbo-Turkish War of 1876–1878 for the Serbian state based on documents from the files of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of National Economy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Principality (Kingdom) of Serbia. The author analyses sums spent on the war with Turkey, compensations paid for war losses and requisitions, the costs of supporting the refugees, and also compensations for Muslim land owners expropriated as a result of Serbia’s incorporation of the territories of the Sandžak of Niš and part of the Sandžak of Pirot (existed in 1877–1878). The idea of building the Serbian nation state was realized first of all through territorial expansion, which became the political priority of the state. It generated enormous expenditures, which ruined the public finances of Serbia and resulted in the country’s economic and social stagnation.
A Dual Perspective Study: The Italian-Albanians’ Political Activity in the Focus of the Relations Between Vienna and Rome (1895–1897)
Authors: Dushku Ledia , Qesari Edon
Published: June 2023

At the end of the nineteenth century, both the Kingdom of Italy and Austria-Hungary, which were members of the Tripartite Alliance, were diplomatically involved in the Albanian National Question. Albeit their geopolitical rivalries, both Great Powers were willing to assume the common sponsorship of a future independent Albanian State. Sometimes antagonistically, Vienna and Rome tried to befriend the nationalistic impulses of the Albanians, including those of the Italian-Albanian community (known as the Arbëresh) settled in Italy since the late fifteenth century. This article investigates how between 1895 and 1897, both Austria-Hungary and Italy tried to gain the support of the Italian-Albanians in function of their respective foreign policies. In the late nineteenth century, different intellectuals from these communities envisioned nationalist programs for an independent Albania. Some of them found support in the imperialistic segments of the Italian governmental establishment; others were willing to cooperate and forged stronger contacts with Vienna. Yet, regardless of their frictions, both Great Powers succeeded in preserving an equilibrium between their contesting interests for controlling the Albanian nationalist movement.
Data Management Documentation in Citizen Science Projects: Bringing Formalisation and Transparency Together
Authors: Thuermer Gefion , Guardia Esteban González , Reeves Neal , Corcho Oscar , Simperl Elena
Published: June 2023

Citizen science (CS) is a way to open up the scientific process, to make it more accessible and inclusive, and to bring professional scientists and the public together in shared endeavours to advance knowledge. Many initiatives engage citizens in the collection or curation of data, but do not state what happens with such data. Making data open is increasingly common and compulsory in professional science. To conduct transparent, open science with citizens, citizens need to be able to understand what happens with the data they contribute. Data management documentation (DMD) can increase understanding of and trust in citizen science data, improve data quality and accessibility, and increase the reproducibility of experiments. However, such documentation is often designed for specialists rather than amateurs.
This paper analyses the use of DMD in CS projects. We present analysis of a qualitative survey and assessment of projects’ DMD, and four vignettes of data management practices. Since most projects in our sample did not have DMD, we further analyse their reasons for not doing so. We discuss the benefits and challenges of different forms of DMD, and barriers to having it, which include a lack of resources, a lack of awareness of tools to support DMD development, and the inaccessibility of existing tools to citizen scientists without formal scientific education. We conclude that, to maximise the inclusivity of citizen science, tools and templates need to be made more accessible for non-experts in data management.
E-Learning Games Enjoyment to Pupils’ Learning Behaviors in Mathematics Classroom
Authors: Abion Leila Mae , Alcantara Ma. Loida , Ching Delon
Published: June 2023

One of the hardest courses for students to grasp is mathematics, yet it’s a crucial ability to have. In order to figure out why students behave in a certain way when studying mathematics, researchers must look for the factors that influence their behaviors. This study helped by presenting the Grade 6 students’ learning behaviors in mathematics and their enjoyment of e-learning games. With thirty (30) grade six students as respondents to the adapted-modified survey questionnaire, the study’s objectives for the academic year 2021–2022 were successfully met through the descriptive-correlational research design and purposive sampling technique. The findings demonstrate a positive significant relationship between interest, confidence, motivation, and usefulness that is consistent with students’ learning behavior in mathematics and the enjoyment of e-learning games in terms of concentration, goal clarity, feedback, challenge, autonomy, immersion, social interaction, and knowledge improvement. Findings showed that e-learning games were helpful at increasing students’ interest in the subject. This means that using e-learning games as a good teaching tool can help to enhance and enhance students’ learning behavior. Taking into account the limitations on a specific subject, the study suggests further scrutiny on the enjoyment of e-Learning games as applied in other disciplines.
Rifampicin-Amlodipine Interaction: A Case Report of Hypertension Exacerbation
Authors: Sinchana Bojamma P.K  , Akhil Narne
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Rifampicin, a first-line anti-tubercular therapy drug, is a strong inducer of hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP). Amlodipine and metoprolol, two anti-hypertensives that are CYP substrates, have the potential to interact pharmacologically with rifampicin. Therefore, individuals with hypertension receiving rifampicin-based anti-tubercular therapy are at risk for worsening hypertension.

Case Details: We report a case of a 63-year-old female patient, who developed accelerated hypertension after initiating rifampicin. Later, up to four antihypertensive drugs were administered as part of a gradual increase in dosage but did not successfully lower blood pressure to a desirable level. After clinical pharmacist intervention, Tab. Amlodipine+Metoprolol 5 mg+50 mg was discontinued and the blood pressure measurements gradually improved.

Conclusion: We postulate that rifampicin diminished the therapeutic effect of amlodipine and metoprolol and hence recommend that prudent monitoring for worsening hypertension should be carried out in hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease receiving anti-tubercular therapy.
Comparison of Pharmacovigilance and Herbovigilance Regulatory Guidelines at the Global level
Authors: Kajal Kumari Arpana
Published: June 2023

Pharmacovigilance is the most cutting-edge technology in the medical field, the most advanced technologies in the medical field. It focuses on identifying, evaluating, analyzing, and preventing pharmacological side effects based on identification evaluation analysis and prevention of pharmacological side effects based on long-term and short-term drug exposure. Through the monitoring of drug safety, pharmacovigilance science seeks to enhance patient safety and population welfare.
Every nation has regulatory organizations examining case reporting data and examines case reporting data and actual drug-related toxicological concerns. All adverse international unfavourable events in the country are centred at Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC). UMC determines judgments based on their investigation connected to numerous aspects of every case report, from Herbovigilance to the Pharmacovigilance drug program. The World Health Organization (WHO) was assisted by UMC when making worldwide decision-making on a global scale.
Rezension von: Kapff, Dieter; Wolf, Reinhard, Steinkreuze, Grenzsteine, Wegweiser
Authors: Waibel Raimund , Kapff Dieter , Wolf Reinhard
Published: June 2023

Dieter Kapff und Reinhard Wolf: Steinkreuze. Grenzsteine, Wegweiser. Kleindenkmale in Baden-Württemberg. Hrsg, vom Schwäbischen Heimatbund. Konrad-Theiss-Verlag Stuttgart 2000. 175 Seiten mit rund 200 Farbbildern. Gebunden DM 49,80. ISBN 3-8062-1460-3
Rezension von: Brunotte, Alexander; Weber, Raimund J. (Bearb.), I-M
Authors: Setzler Wilfried , Brunotte Alexander , Weber Raimund J.
Published: June 2023

Alexander Brunotte und Raimund J. Weber (Bearb.): Akten des Reichskammergerichts im Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart. I-M. Inventar des Bestands C 3. (Veröffentlichungen der Staatlichen Archivverwaltung Baden-Württemberg, Band 46/4). Verlag W. Kohlhammer Stuttgart 2000. 840 Seiten. Pappband DM 97,80. ISBN 3-17-016384-1
Rezension von: Reutlinger Geschichtsblätter, NF 38 (1999)
Authors: Wrobbel Sibylle
Published: June 2023

Reutlinger Geschichtsblätter, Neue Folge 38, Jahrgang 1999. Herausgegeben vom Stadtarchiv Reutlingen und vom Reutlinger Geschichtsverein 2000. 647 Seiten mit 176 Abbildungen. Gebunden DM 63,-. ISSN 0486-5901
The Balance of Payments and International Investment Position of Spain in 2022
Authors: Alves Pana , Jiménez Martínez Patricia , del Portillo Miguel Gregorio , Simón Gil María Isabel
Published: June 2023

Rationale

The balance of payments and international investment position (IIP) are important because of the information they provide on economic relations with the rest of the world, which affect the national economy. Their analysis is of even greater interest in the light of recent events, such as the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy prices.

Takeaways

•In 2022 the Spanish economy’s net lending fell, owing largely to the deterioration in the energy trade balance. The services balance performed favourably, particularly in the case of travel services, which returned to pre-pandemic levels.

•The negative net IIP continued to correct in 2022, standing at 60.5% of GDP, the lowest level in 18 years, thanks to GDP growth, the positive amount of financial transactions with the rest of the world and positive valuation effects.

•Spain’s outward foreign direct investment and inward foreign investment in Spain recovered their pre-pandemic levels, with a notably strong performance by the non-financial corporations sector.
Dual education – a premise for increasing the competitiveness of future economists
Authors: Gusuvati Aliona , Habasescu Mariana
Published: June 2023

The article considers the model of dual education. The main goal consists in presenting the benefits of implementing this model at the level of the first cycle of university studies, as well as some limits of this process. The focus being oriented towards specialists in the economic field, mainly those from the "Business and Business Administration" specialty, the institution researched in the field of higher education being the Academy of Economic Studies from Moldova. The methodology used: in the process of developing the article: several types of research methods were used: 1. qualitative method – observation; analysis of existing practical and theoretical data; 2. quantitative method.
THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON PRODUCTIVITY – EVIDENCE FROM THE ACADEMIC STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, NIGERIA
Authors: Rufus B. Akindola, , Idowu Philip Ajewole, , Abimbola  , Oluremi
Published: June 2023

Stress is part of the inevitable stimuli to productivity, efficiency and effectiveness showcased by employees in organisations. It is a universal phenomenon and part of the prices to pay for effective productivity in establishments. This is essentially because without going through stress, it will be difficult to have any meaningful input expected of workers as well as the attainments of the aims, objectives and goals of an organisation. However, exposure of employees to a high level of stress ironically jeopardises the chances of their optimal productivity; hence, loss to the organisation. University Lecturers are part of the employees that are mostly affected by excessive stress. Thus, this paper critically examined the impact of stress on productivity among the academic staff of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. Examined in this paper are the definitions of the basic concepts, factors responsible for excessive stress among university Lecturers and the impact of such on their productivity. Out of 200 questionnaire distributed, the researchers were able to retrieved 52 from the respondents which were used for the analysis of the study. The statistical analysis of this project work and plots were all carried out using python3 package. All the data analysis, data manipulation and static and interactive visualizations were done using different open source libraries in python which include numpy, pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, sklearn, graphviz, dtreeviz, plotly, cufflinks, statsmodels and scipy. The findings revealed that work overload, excessive pressures, overcrowded classes, meeting deadlines, administrative duties, students’ unrest, cultism, lack of motivation, accommodation challenges and lack of conducive environment have been associated with the factors that are responsible for the exposure of lecturers to excessive stress which invariably have negative impact on their productivity. Thus, vital recommendations are made on better means by which the university Lecturers can better manage stress.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BOOKLET BERBASIS REPRESENTASI PADA TOPIK DUALISME GELOMBANG PARTIKEL
Authors: Pakiding Andi Yosua , Marianus Marianus , Tumangkeng Jeane Verra
Published: June 2023

This study aims to develop a representation-based booklet learning media on the topic of particle wave dualism. The development of learning media is a series of processes or activities to produce a learning media based on development theory. This research was carried out at the Physics Department, Manado State University, for students in the fifth semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The type of research used is research on the development of R&D (Research and Development) 4D model (define, design, development, and dissemination). The instruments used to collect research data are validation sheets and questionnaires. To analyze the research data used descriptive percentage analysis technique. Material experts give an assessment of the booklet by 85% and media experts by 98.52% with valid or appropriate criteria. Students in the small group trial gave a positive assessment response to the indicators asked by 100% and in the large group trial it was 98.09%. The results showed that the booklet developed was suitable for use as a medium for learning physics among students.
Micronutrients deficiency among ulcerative colitis patients
Authors: Ali Amjad , Shah Mustaqeem , Shahzad Arslan , Khan Hayyan Tila , Mahmood Rashad
Published: June 2023

Background and Aim: Malnutrition is a significant concern in inflammatory bowel disease with incidence varied from 18% to 62% among ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the ulcerative colitis patients for micronutrient status. Patients and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 56 ulcerative colitis patients in the Endoscopic Unit of Dr. Fida Painless & General Hospital, Peshawar for the duration from April 2022 to April 2023. Newly diagnosed ulcerative patients confirmed by colonoscopy and histopathology were enrolled. All the patients were divided into three different categories based on disease severity: Group-I (mild), Group-II (moderate), and Group-III (severe). Each individual underwent complete physical examination, laboratory investigations, and colonoscopy. Serum was obtained and tested for selenium, iron, copper, and magnesium levels. SPSS version 27 was used for data analysis. Results: Of the total 56 UC patients, there were 21 (37.5%) male and 35 (62.5%) female. The overall mean age was 34 years. Based on histopathological examination, the grading of disease severity were as follows: Group-I (mild) 4 (7.1%), Group-II (moderate) 28 (50%), and Group-III (severe) 24 (42.9%). UC patients group and healthy group had similarity in terms of age and gender.
Identificación de factores humanos para conseguir la preñez de cerdas inseminadas artificialmente
Authors: Villarroel-Barrios Elizabeth
Published: June 2023

Debido a que la carne de cerdo tiene alta demanda, las granjas porcinas implementan la inseminación artificial para producir en mayor proporción esta proteína; sin embargo, es valioso tomar en cuenta muchos aspectos en el momento de la detección del celo e inseminar oportunamente para lograr los objetivos de producción. En este artículo presentamos los avances de una revisión bibliográfica sobre la identificación reiterada de errores o descuidos, incurridos por factores humanos, que no favorecen la preñez de las cerdas inseminadas con cualquiera de las distintas técnicas o en los procedimientos realizados para la colecta y valoración del semen. Para ello se ha considerado varios tipos de documentos (artículos y tesis de grado principalmente) en repositorios universitarios, en revistas indexadas y en bases de datos reconocidas. En dichas revisiones, se constata que el personal encargado de realizar cada uno de los procesos para inseminar, no sólo debe tener un conocimiento profundo y actualizado sobre las características de los reproductores o sobre el análisis del esperma porcino, sino que también debe saber sobre las distintas etapas del estro de la cerda y el momento óptimo para inseminar; factores importantes para conseguir la preñez esperada y aumentar los índices reproductivos en las granjas. En ese sentido, la disminución en el porcentaje de cerdas gestantes inseminadas artificialmente, se atribuye a fallas relacionadas directamente con este proceso, al desconocimiento de factores específicos en cada uno de los pasos para inseminar y a la insuficiente preparación de las personas que lo realizan; por ello es importante que éstas tengan un alto nivel de capacitación que les permita implementar y desarrollar las distintas técnicas de inseminación para mejorar y aumentar la producción porcina
La temprana recepción del funcionalismo en la sociología argentina. Un análisis comparado de Gino Germani y José Enrique Miguens (1945-1960)
Authors: Vila Esteban
Published: June 2023

Este artículo estudia la recepción de Talcott Parsons y Robert Merton en Argentina entre 1945-1960. Primero, el texto reconstruye la circulación local de sociólogos norteamericanos desde comienzos del siglo XX para luego centrarse en la época en la cual comenzó la divulgación local de los funcionalistas, es decir, el primer gobierno peronista. Después, el análisis se concentra especialmente en dos sociólogos: Gino Germani y José Enrique Miguens. Ambos fueron destacados receptores de la sociología de Parsons y Merton, cuyas recepciones se reconstruyen de forma comparada, mostrando sus apropiaciones y usos hasta comienzos de 1960.
The Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus Infections and Association with Oro-Pharyngeal Cancers among Tertiary Students in Ghana
Authors: Adenuga Bayo Yusuf
Published: June 2023

Studies have shown sufficient evidence to associate a subtype of Human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 with oro- pharyngeal cancers and these organisms are typically transmitted through sexual contact making HPV the world’s most common sexually transmitted infection. Fortunately, quadrivalent and bivalent vaccines for HPV infections have shown some evidence of effectiveness in reducing the incidence of oro-pharyngeal cancers (OPC). The knowledge level of people concerning HPV infection, related cancers and vaccines can influence the incidence and prevalence of the infection and its consequences.
Application Study of "Blockchain + OTC Market" Model
Authors: Zhang Xuan
Published: June 2023

Blockchain technology has a broad application prospect and application value in the financial industry due to the characteristics of decentralization, programmability and information immutability, and the traditional financial industry is facing new opportunities and challenges. The application scenarios of blockchain technology in OTC market fund registration, electronic contract and data exchange and management are selected to analyze their respective status, application value and compliance, to summarize the application value of blockchain technology in OTC market, to effectively play the innovative effect of "blockchain + OTC market" in the financial industry, and to explore the new application path of blockchain technology.
Study on Health Effect and Health Equity of Long-term Care Insurance Pilot Policy in China
Authors: Luo Xiu , Yang Panpan , Li Yibing
Published: June 2023

Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is an important measure to actively cope with the aging population in China. In this paper, CHARLS data is used to study the health effects of pilot policies of LTCI through DID model and PSM-DID model, and Dagum Gini coefficient is used to analyze the sources of differences in health equity between urban and rural areas. Results show that the implementation of LTCI has an improvement effect on self-reported health status, but the results after propensity score does not significantly support the conclusion of the improvement effect. In addition, the health inequality mainly comes from the internal differences respectively existed in urban and rural areas, and the difference in self-reported health status of the elderly in the treatment group is more obvious. Therefore, future institutional design should focus on policy coverage of the population and improving services.
Research on the Development Trend of Wenzhou Digital System
Authors: Wang Xujun
Published: June 2023

The digital environment is improving day by day. All walks of life, such as agriculture, industry, trade, transportation and so on, closely embrace digitization. Data resources are increasingly becoming an important factor in economic and social development, and the proportion of digital economy in GDP is increasing year by year. At present, Zhejiang Province is in the second stage of digital reform, in the process of promoting the standardization and systematization of digital reform. The construction of digital standard system in Wenzhou is mainly concentrated in 2021-2025, which is the second stage of digital transformation and reform in Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou has made outstanding achievements in the application of public data, which mainly covers 16 aspects such as transportation, medical and health care, life service and credit service, with a total of 26 kinds of applications. In order to promote the transformation and utilization of public data and incubate new industries, Wenzhou has built South Zhejiang Science and Technology City. Realize industrial agglomeration, function integration, factor intensification, industry and city integration, create an intensive highland, and promote the deep integration of industry and data.
Does Green Finance Promote Green Technology Innovation in China
Authors: Gao Tingting
Published: June 2023

This paper selects the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2008-2019 (due to the lack of data in some regions, this paper excludes the data of Tibet, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), uses data envelopment analysis to calculate the level of green technology innovation in China, and constructs a spatial Dobbin model on this basis to explore whether the development of green finance can promote the improvement of the level of green technology innovation in China. The empirical analysis shows that: first, green finance will promote the improvement of the level of green technology innovation in the region; Secondly, green finance does have a spatial spillover effect on green technology innovation, and the development of green finance in this region will restrain the development of green technology innovation in neighboring areas to a certain extent.
Influence of Site Fertility on N and P Resorption Efficiency in Native Tropical Tree Species Planted on Coal Mine Spoil
Authors: Singh Arvind
Published: June 2023

Nitrogen and Phosphorus resorption efficiency were studied along fertility gradient in eight native tropical tree species planted on coal mine spoil. The N and P resorption efficiencies decreased with increasing spoil fertility in all the tree species. The legumes and non-legumes potentially differed in terms of N and P resorption efficiently. The leguminous species had a higher efficiency for P resorption and a lower efficiency for N resorption than the non-leguminous species.
Schefflera Agasthiyamalayana, A new species of Araliaceae from Southern Western Ghats, India
Authors: Manickam V. , Murugan Chidambaram , Sundaresan V. , Jothi G.
Published: June 2023

Schefflera agasthiyamalayana V.S. Manikam, C. Murugan, V. Sundaresan & GJ. Jothi sp. Nov., is described and illustrated. The new species appears to be related to Schefflera venulosa (With. & Arn.) Harnes, from which it is easily distinguishable by inflorescence and fruits.