bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
„Nasz orzeł jest biały czy złoty?” O sporach wokół upamiętnienia i promocji Księstwa Cieszyńskiego
Authors: Studnicki Grzegorz
Published: December 2023

“Is Our Eagle White or Golden?” Some Thoughts on Disputes over Commemoration and Promotion of the Duchy of Cieszyn: The article is focused on the discussion accompanying the reconstruction of the flag of the Duchy of Cieszyn. According to the plan of the initiators of the mentioned project, this act should help to create a touristic brand called “Duchy of Cieszyn”. The flag was supposed to help in the process of promoting the Cieszyn Silesia as an attractive touristic region. A couple of days after the flag was presented, the authors of the idea had to face the accusation that they supported the Silesian separatist tendencies which are associated with the Silesian Autonomy Movement [Ruch Autonomii Śląska – RAŚ]. The article presents the arguments of both sides: the critics and initiators of the reconstructed flag. It tries to show the sources of the disputes and narrations of each of the opponents. In the middle of these arguments there are different points of view on the region and its past. They are linked with the different identity and experience of the regional past. The article also focuses e.g., on tensions between identities built around the categories of Cieszyn Silesia and Podbeskidzie which is the unofficial name of the area on the borderland between the historical regions of Lesser Poland [Małopolska] and Cieszyn Silesia. Essentially, the identity of the inhabitants of Podbeskidzie has started to develop after World War II. On the one hand it is linked with the process of cultural forgetting, on the other hand the inhabitants have various experiences of the past. The article also tries to present the opinions of a couple of representants of the Polish minority in Zaolzie [Trans-Olza] in the Czech Republic regarding the reconstruction of the Duchy of Cieszyn flag. In general, the article focuses on conflicts of memory as well as tensions between local / regional and national perspectives.
Studies on genetic diversity of caprifig: Caprifig genetic resources (Ficus carica var. caprificus L.) conservation and characterization project
Authors: AYAR Arzu , BELGE Aytekin , ÖZEN Mesut , ŞAHİN Berrin , KARACAOĞLAN Çağlar
Published: December 2023

Wild caprifig trees, varying rich genetic diversity in Turkey, constitute one of the valuable genetic resources. Caprifigs are important to protect the genetic resources to transfer the futureare used as pollinators. Fig Research Institute Directorate (Aydın/ Türkiye) is the institution primarily responsible for the protection of caprifig genetic resources. It has aimed to protect the caprifig cultivars and genotypes collected by survey and selection studies carried out in the fig growing regions of Türkiye, enrich the collection with new cultivars and genotypes, characterize them and provide genetic diversity for further breeding studies. The creation of the caprifig genetic resources plot began in the 1960s. As of 2022, the number of varieties and genotypes in caprifig genetic resources is 70. In this research; The project work has been evaluated in general terms, and the scientific studies on genetic diversity so far have been given in detail. Average fruit weight of Profichi fruits was determined between 7.71 - 49.40g. The birth of the fruits have occured between 05 March and 08 April.
El quebranto del aborto
Authors: Morfú Leandro
Published: December 2023

Nos proponemos analizar las serias consecuencias jurídicas del aborto a partir de la obra Autobiografía del hijito que no nació, de Gustavo Adolfo Martínez Zuviría, considerando los efectos adversos sobre la persona, el matrimonio, la familia, las ciencias médicas y el Estado –en cuanto comunidad política–. En relación a este último nivel de análisis, sostendremos asimismo que no solo la no punibilidad del aborto, sino también su activa difusión y práctica generalizada por parte de las autoridades e instituciones de este conllevan la destrucción de su razón de ser, en virtud de constituir una flagrante contradicción respecto a sus causas intrínsecas. Concluiremos, con una breve mención a las implicancias de la misericordia, tanto como atributo divino como también en cuanto virtud social, y a su respectiva relación con la justicia.
Analytical Study of Face Recognition Methods Using Machine Learning
Authors: Choudhary Sarswati , Pareyani Silky
Published: December 2023

Many facial recognition algorithms, as well as their adaptations, have previously been devised during the last decades. A number is indicated for standard algorithms. They are divided into two categories: appearance-based and model-based. Three distinct linear subspace analysis strategies for appearance-based processes are presented, along with a brief examination of numerous non-linear manifold analysis approaches for face recognition. Elastic Bunch Graph matching, Active Appearance Model, and 3D Model processes are discussed. A vast variety of publicly available face datasets and performance evaluation ratings are examined. Based on previous recognition outcomes, more study areas are recommended. Face recognition has piqued the interest of academics in biometrics, pattern recognition, and computer vision. Previous research in this field had a basic fault in that it was designed to recognize just single faces, resulting in a long detection time and additional time for annotation. The goal of this study is to create a face recognition system that makes use of a machine learning algorithm and principal component analysis (PCA). The study makes use of linear discriminant analysis, multilayer perceptrons, Naive Bayes, and support vector machines. Furthermore, it obtained 97% and 100% identification accuracy, respectively, using PCA and linear discriminant analysis. The extensive comprehension CNNs are the most frequent form of machine learning algorithm used for facial recognition. CNNs are a sort of artificial neural network that performs exceptionally well at image categorization. Face recognition is a popular topic in artificial intelligence. This program was widely used in our daily life. Several face recognition devices were installed on phones to protect private information and utilized on Facebook to quickly recognize when Facebook users appeared in photographs. Several face recognition algorithms have previously been developed; yet, it remains incredibly difficult in real-world situations. A basic technique for differentiating people is influenced by factors such as partial facial occlusion, illumination, and posture variance.
Problems of assessment and analysis of mortality rates in the context of the rules of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10)
Authors: Kakorina E. P. , Samorodskaya I. V. , Chernyavskaya T. K.
Published: December 2023

Purpose of the study: to study changes in the structure of causes of death among those who died aged 18 years and older according to medical death certificates (MDC) and to discuss the problems of assessing the contribution of certain groups of diseases and conditions to the mortality of the population. Materials and methods. The source of information was the electronic database of the Main Directorate of the Civil Registry Office (USR registry office of the Moscow Region) of the MSS for those who died at the age of 18 and older for 2019, 2021 and 2022. one of the subjects of the Russian Federation. Results: All 3 years 99 % of deaths occur in 12 classes of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10); 3 classes (diseases of the circulatory system – DCS, nervous system – DNS and neoplasms) accounted for 70 % of deaths in 2019, 58 % in 2021 and 62 % in 2022 (the share decreased due to COVID-19). The share of DCS was 40 %, 32 % and 37.7 %; neoplasms – 15.3 % 10.9 % and 13.5 %. The greatest decrease in mortality was noted in the class of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD; 8 times: 58.4 in 2019 and 7.4 per 100 thousand in 2022). The proportion of male deaths over all 3 years was higher in the classes of injury and poisoning (IP), infectious diseases (ID), diseases of the respiratory system (DRS) and digestive system diseases (DDS). The highest age of the deceased was registered according to the classes of DNS and diseases of the genitourinary system (DGS); the youngest age in ID and IP classes. For all 3 years, more than 60 % of deaths in a hospital are registered in the classes of ID and DDS, and in 2021 and 2022 from COVID-19. Deaths at home predominate in the class of DNS and ill-defined conditions (class R). For individual codes in the classes of DCS, DNS, MBD, DGS, representing non-prohibited but unspecified causes of death, significant changes (hundreds and thousands of cases) were revealed in dynamics, which is probably due to a change in approaches to coding primary cause of death and affects the structure of mortality by classes and individual reasons. Conclusions. Significant annual changes in the number of deaths from individual causes, differences in demographic characteristics by ICD classes require clarification of the criteria for using individual 4-digit codes and subsequent analysis of mortality for clinically related groups of diseases.
Pemanfaatan Media Sosial dalam Membentuk Komunikasi Interpersonal Guru dengan Siswa Berkebutuhan Khusus
Authors: Simamora Yabet Josua , Yuliana Nina
Published: December 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menyelidiki pemanfaatan media sosial dalam komunikasi interpersonal antara guru dan siswa di SLB Nurul Iman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor penghambat dalam komunikasi interpersonal melalui media sosial di SLB Nurul Iman dan memahami dinamika siswa dalam menggunakan media sosial dalam interaksi tatap muka dengan guru. Menekankan pentingnya interaksi manusia, metodologi ini menggunakan metode studi kasus dan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Selama komunikasi, baik guru maupun siswa memprioritaskan penggunaan bahasa, menjunjung prinsip moral, dan berfungsi sebagai model dalam komunikasi mereka. Faktor penghambat bagi siswa berkebutuhan khusus termasuk kesulitan dalam berkomunikasi secara jelas, memberikan masukan, dan penanganan. Faktor pendukung melibatkan siswa yang melakukan pertanyaan, belajar dari guru, dan guru yang membimbing siswa. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa siswa berkebutuhan khusus menghadapi tantangan dalam berkomunikasi secara jelas, yang mengarah pada peningkatan keadilan dan pemahaman di antara siswa, menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang kondusif.
Assessment of Organizational Role Stress among Health Care Workers working in Sub Health Centres of Raipur District Chhattisgarh
Authors: Meshram Sanjeev Kumar , Verma Nirmal , Chandrakar Aditi , Dengani Monika , Agrawal Shubhra A , Sharma Mini
Published: December 2023

Background: Organizational-related stress is a global issue. Organizational Role Stress (ORS) is described as “The emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and physiological reaction to aversive and noxious aspects of work, work environments, and work organizations.” Studies have indicated that when compared to other professions, Health Care Workers (HCWs) are at higher risk of organizational stress with rising job expectations. Aim & Objective: To determine the Organizational Role of Stress among Health Care Workers working in Sub Health Centres of Raipur District Chhattisgarh and its association with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods and Material: A descriptive cross-sectional study among 113 HCWs was done by using a self-administered ques­tionnaire, using Pareek’s ORS Scale to determine 10 dimensions of Role Stress such as Inter-Role Distance, Role Stagnation, Role Expectation Conflict, Role Erosion, Role Overload, Role Isolation, Personal Inadequacy, Self-Role Distance, Role Ambiguity, and Resource Inadequacy. HCWs were selected by simple random sampling. Results: Role overload was the cause of the greatest role stress level among HCWs. Levels of ORS were observed to have a statistically significant association with higher among female HCWs, among unmarried, among nuclear families, those who were educated below 10th standard, and among the upper class. Conclusions: This study's findings need administrators and policymakers to establish an attractive working environment to reduce the side effects and effects of role stress and boost the HCWs' productivity.
Status of Anaemia amongst women in India: trend analysis of NFHS data
Authors: Maji Ishita , Randhawa Jaganjeet Kaur , Bakshi Disha , Gautam Diksha , Mishra Sidharth Sekhar
Published: December 2023

The study was taken up to assess the changing trend in prevalence and severity of anaemia in women of reproductive age over the last 15 years by analyzing National Family Health Survey (NFHS) factsheet data and to draw a comparison between the prevalence of anaemia across different states/UTs of India. NFHS 3, 4 and 5 factsheets have been referred for the same. An increase in the prevalence of anaemia from 53% to 57% in all women aged 15-49 years is seen, 50.4% to 52.2% in pregnant women and 53.2% to 57.2% in non-pregnant women between NFHS 4 and 5. West Bengal has the highest prevalence of anaemia, followed by Tripura (67.2%) and Assam with 65.9% among women of 15-49 years. NFHS 5 data shows an increase in the prevalence of anaemia in all women by 4%, 1.8% in pregnant women and a increase by 4 % in non-pregnant women. Anemia Mukt Bharat campaign launched in 2019, was expected to reduce or inert the anaemia burden, but NFHS 5 data indicates a surge in anaemia incidences significantly across women of all age groups over the last five years. Hence, there is a need for revamping and implementing the programmes in a better way.
Prevalence of infodemic as a factor affecting COVID-19 vaccination acceptance: Literature survey and monitoring in Nigeria
Authors: Saleh Idris Ibrahim , Salman Abdulsalam Abiodun
Published: December 2023

Accelerated production of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) vaccines restore hope in the fight against the infection however, vaccination rejection persisted globally due to infodemic. This is because infodemic of COVID-19 vaccine brought about fake news; deception and misinformation that influence vaccine refusal and that has play a major role in decreasing the vaccination uptake among the general public. World health organization (WHO) viewed infodemic challenges as a top ten global threat to vaccination success as vaccine misreporting has kept trending in all media including social media, print, news releases, websites, etc. It is for the above reasons that the paper explored prevalence of infodemic as a factor affecting COVID-19 vaccination acceptance: literature survey and monitoring in Nigeria. This paper highlighted the concept of infodemic on COVID-19 vaccination acceptance. To achieve the main purpose of the study, the paper cross-examines infodemic as factor affecting COVID-19 vaccination acceptance in Nigeria and proffer solutions towards infodemic challenges and monitoring. The study concludes that effective information flow and monitoring toward successful vaccination be designed to combat infodemic in Nigeria. The study recommended that advanced information management technology be deployed for health workers just like in other develop countries as COVID-19 disease is universal crisis, centralized information management sharing be provided to prevent unacceptable and doctored information, public should be guided by health authorities and practitioners through education, sensitization and campaigns, provision of independent integrated platform for data-sharing and management to overcome the infodemic among others.
Relationship between information retrieval skill and electronic library use among LIS undergraduates in universities in Southern Nigeria
Authors: Akpojotor Lucky Oji , Anaehobi E. S.
Published: December 2023

The study investigated the relationship between information retrieval skill and electronic library use among library and information science undergraduates in universities in Southern Nigeria. One research question guided the study while one research hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 10,345 library and information science (LIS) undergraduates from ten federal, seventeen state and eight private universities in Southern Nigeria. The study adopts purposive and quota sampling technique to determine the sample size of 1, 006 used for the study. Two instruments: “Undergraduate Information Retrieving Skills Questionnaire (UIRSQ)” and “Undergraduates’ Electronic Library Use Questionnaire (UELUQ)” respectively were used for data collection. The overall reliability indexes for the two instruments were .94 and .89 respectively using Cronbach’s alpha. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) and simple linear regression was used to analyze the data. The findings specified that there was a moderate positive relationship between LIS undergraduates’ information retrieval skills and their electronic library use. The study further typified that there was a significant relationship, f(df; 1,981) = 228.80, p<0.05.between information retrieval skill and electronic library use among LIS undergraduates. However, the study recommended amongst others that university library management in corroboration with university management should have a well – organized electronic library information retrieval training and retraining for LIS undergraduates frequently through seminars, workshops, conferences to equip them with the needed proficiency towards utilization of electronic library resources for a gigantic academic prowess.
Internet connectivity and power outages in university electronic libraries in Nigeria
Authors: Efenedo Grabriel , Edegbo Wilson O.
Published: December 2023

This paper focuses on the role of power supply to e-library equipment most especially as it affects internet connectivity for effective library utilization in Delta State University E-libraries. A survey was carried out on the number of e-library equipment of the operating points of the Delta State University Libraries as well as the frequency of power supply in one of her campuses at Oleh. The results revealed that in Abraka main campus, out of 150 Internet connected computer systems, only 30 were Internet active. In the teaching hospital e-library, out of 20 Internet connected computer systems, only 15 were Internet active while in Oleh campus e-library out of 62 Internet connected computer systems, only 20 were Internet active. Also, power availability at Oleh Campus E-library is put at an average of 2.2 hours while non-availability is at an average of 5.8 hours out of the Eight (8) hours considered. This results indicate poor performance of equipment and operations of e-library in Oleh Campus. Solutions towards improvement and long serving equipment are proffered.
Value Added Tax (VAT), Inflation, and Manufacturing Sector Output in ECOWAS Sub-Region
Authors: Abere Benjamin Olusola , Abu Imran Enike
Published: December 2023

This study was focused on the value added tax, inflation, and manufacturing sector output in ECOWAS countries. The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between value added tax (VAT) and inflation on manufacturing sector productivity in ECOWAS countries The National Bureau of Statist ics and the CBN statistics bulletin and World Bank Data bank were utilized to provide aggregate time series data for the years 2000 to 2022 the research study views ten (10) ECOWAS countries such as; Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin, Cape Verde, Liberia, Mauritania, Senegal, Sierra-Leone, and Mali. Panel ARDL model, and panel GMM estimator method was used to analyze the data. The results of our Panel GMM reveals that that exchange rate's coefficient had a negative relationship with manufacturing Productivity. The depreciation of the Naira to the US Dollar exchange rate discourages firm productivity. Value added tax and inflation coefficient had a negative relationship with manufacturing Productivity. Based on our findings we therefore recommend that as far as the banks are concerned, the authorities should ensure that it regularizes the implementation of Value Added Tax in order that it may not be accused of discriminating practices against banks. The Government should apply strictness in the enforcement activities of Value Added Tax just as it has done to the financial institutions in recent years. By this market force should be allowed to determine the Value Added Tax chargeable, but with or close monitoring.
Bioprospecting in Nigeria: Efficacy of the Regulatory Law
Authors: Bekederemo Dickson Bruce
Published: December 2023

The quest for superfluous wealth led to the emergence of myriad of ailments some of which defiled laboratory remedy. In view of this, molecular biologists decided to look beyond the four corners of the laboratory and scout for biodiversity materials, mostly in developing countries, in order to extract its medicinal compound to cure some of these ailments. This is otherwise known as bioprospecting. This paper tends to examine the sustainability of environmental resources through bioprospecting activities or the adverse effect of bioprospecting on the environment and make recommendation accordingly.
Integration of the 4Cs in a CLIL-based textbook for geology students: A case study
Authors: Đorđević Marija
Published: December 2023

Even though the CLIL method of foreign language teaching has been present for more than thirty years, the lack of adequate CLIL-specific teaching material on the market remains an undiminished challenge. One of the reasons may be the scrutiny under which the authors, language teachers, of a CLIL textbook would find themselves, since they would have to grapple with both the linguistic and non-linguistic matter equally. The textbooks “English language for geology students 1 and 2” are an attempt to fully cover a specific subject matter, in this case geology, all the while focusing on fostering student autonomy and intercultural competence. The textbooks follow the principles of the CLIL method in a novel and innovative way, putting special focus on the last of the 4Cs: culture, through geomythology and comic strips. The paper is divided into four parts: introduction, a discussion on CLIL teaching materials, structure and content of the chosen textbooks and concluding remarks. The author will attempt to provide an overview of the textbooks within the CLIL context and to show how they manage to cover the criteria set by CLIL in assuring a stress-free learning environment in which students can acquire skills necessary for success outside the walls of a university classroom.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Picture and Picture terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Kelas III
Authors: Purba Fita Sari , Napitupulu Rio Parsaoran , Simanjuntak Melvin M
Published: December 2023

Model pembelajaran picture and picture adalah pembelajaran yang menggunakan gambar sebagai media dalam proses pelaksanaan pembelajaran di kelas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model picture and picture terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada subtema 3 Menyayangi Tumbuhan pada kelas III SD Negeri 094155 Rambung Merah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan desain Quasi Eksperimental Design. Desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Pretest-Postest. Sampel dalam penelitian kelas eksperimen ini adalah siswa kelas III-B SD Negeri 094155 Rambung Merah. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan dari data penelitian diperoleh hasil uji hipotesis dengan uji- t, dimana t hitung = 3,688 jika nilai signifikan (2-tailed) < 0.05, maka terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara hasil belajar siswa pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Hasil dari penelitian ini nilai signifikasi (2-tailed)= 0.001 maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat di simpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model picture and picture terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada subtema 3 Menyayangi Tumbuhan pada kelas III SD Negeri 094155 Rambung Merah.
Pengaruh Variasi Dosis, Waktu Kontak dan Kecepatan Pengadukan terhadap Adsorpsi Merkuri dengan Menggunakan Adsorben dari Lumpur IPA PDAM
Authors: Kasman Monik , Hadrah Hadrah , Riyanti Anggrika , Raudhati Emelda , Handayani Lucya
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bahwa adsorben lumpur PDAM IPA teraktivasi lebih banyak menyerap merkuri dibandingkan tanpa aktivasi. Pengujian dilakukan dengan 5 variasi dosis lumpur aktif yaitu 1 gram, 2 gram, 3 gram, 4 gram dan 5 gram dan setelah diaktivasi hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi dosis adsorben maka semakin besar pula potensi penurunan konsentrasi merkuri dalam air. Limbah dan meningkatkan konsentrasi merkuri dalam limbah efisiensi penghapusan 95%. Bahan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah limbah pengolahan air minum di PDAM dari kolam pengolahan lumpur PDAM Tanjung Sari Kota Jambi, bahan kimia HgSO4 dalam bentuk padat, Aquades, Larutan NaOH dan Larutan HNO3 pekat. Waktu yang digunakan adalah variasi 15, 30, 45, 60 dan 75 menit, dimana semakin lama waktu kontak maka kemampuan adsorben dalam menyerap adsorbat semakin besar sehingga meningkatkan efisiensi merkuri sebesar 91%. Semakin tinggi kecepatan pengadukan, semakin baik efisiensi penghilangan merkuri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan efisiensi penyisihan sebesar 95%, dan efektivitas lumpur IPA PDAM sebagai adsorben sangat baik dengan aktivasi (TAVB) terlihat pada efisiensi penyisihan hingga 95%, karena aktivasi adsorben meningkat. daerah pori daerah adsorpsi. Model isoterm yang cocok untuk penelitian adsorpsi lumpur IPA PDAM adalah Isoterm Langmuir. Rata-rata persentase penurunan pengaruh ketiga dosis, waktu kontak, dan kecepatan adsorben terhadap sisa lumpur aktif mempunyai kemampuan menyerap merkuri sebesar 93%, sehingga hasil tersebut dapat menunjukkan bahwa lumpur limbah PDAM IPA dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku. Adsorben dalam pengolahan limbah logam berat seperti merkuri. Hal ini dimungkinkan karena lumpur PDAM IPA dengan aktivasi telah menyerap merkuri sehingga permukaannya tertutup dan pori-porinya mengecil.
Meningkatkan Kreativitas dan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa/i Sekolah Dasar Melalui Metode Fun Learning
Authors: Hutahaean Resliana , Berlianti Berlianti , Sinaga Rini Yanti
Published: December 2023

Pengembangan kreativitas sangat penting dikembangkan sejak usia dini karena kreativitas sangat berpengaruh sekali dalam pengembangan aspek-aspek perkembangan anak pada bangku Sekolah Dasar, apabila kreativitas anak tidak dikembangkan sejak dini maka kemampuan kecerdasan dan kelancaran dalam berfikir anak akan ikut berpengaruh juga. Sedangkan membangunkan kepercayaan diri pada sangat penting untuk dibangun dalam fase pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Karena dengan cara ini, seorang anak bisa tampil lebih imajinatif,kreatif, bahagia, ceria dan empatik. Kedua sikap ini berperan sama penting seiring perkembangan dan pertumbuhan anak. Untuk mendukung dan menumbuhkan sikap ini bagi Siswa/i UPT SD Negeri 060938, maka dilaksanakan melalui metode Fun Learning dengan recreation group (kelompok rekreasi). Metode ini merupakan salah satu jenis kelompok dalam tahap penyelesain masalah pada social group work. Dalam kelompok rekreasi maka kelompok anak akan diberikan permainan dan edukasi yang mampu mengembangkan kedua sikap yang diharapkan dalam pengabdian ini. Tahapan pelaksanaanya sesuai dengan tahapan pertolongan yang pekerjaan sosial yang secara umum digunakan yaitu engagement (pendekatan), assessment, perencanaan, implementasi, evaluasi, dan terminasi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini diadakan dalam 4 bulan. Di akhir pelaksanaan program, siswa-siswi ini terus diupayakan mampu melanjutkan pengembangan kreativitas dan pengembangan diri sikap ini melalui kegiatan mereka selama di Sekolah Dasar.
Relationship between Covid-19 School Reopening Managerial Strategies and Effective Administration of Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State
Authors: M. INUWA Mohammed , FASASI K. M.
Published: December 2023

This study examined the relationship between COVID-19 School Reopening Managerial Strategies and Effective Administration of Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study comprised 322 principals and 5734 classroom teachers in Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State, giving a total population of 6056. The sample size is 705 comprising of 130 principals and 575 teachers. This study adopted a correlational research design. Two self-structured instruments were used for data collection for the study. The two two self-structured questionnaires tagged “Covid-19 School Reopening Managerial Strategy Questionnaire (COVID-19 SRMSQ) and “Effective Administration of Post Basic Secondary Schools Questionnaire” (EAPBSQ) were used in collecting data for the study. Cronbach Alpha Statistic was used to ascertain the internal consistency of the items of the instruments. An overall reliability coefficient of 0.86 and 0.83 were obtained for the both instruments. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions using the real limit of numbers. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the null hypotheses 1 & 2. While, Multiple Regression Analysis was in testing hypothesis 3. The findings of the study revealed that there is significant relationship between wearing of face mask and effective administration of Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State (r – value = 0.304, p <0.05). There is a significant strong correlation between adherence to social distance and the effective administration of post-basic schools in Adamawa State (r = 0.543, p < 0.05). The results revealed that wearing face mask and adherence to social distance are significant predictors of effective administration of Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State, F(5, 703) = 33055.330, p < 0.05. Since the p – value (0.000) is less than 0.05 alpha level, we can conclude that the null hypothesis should be rejected. This means that wearing face mask and adherence to social distance significantly predict effective administration of Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations among others were made; government should make provision for free face mask to teachers, students and visitors within the school premises so as to further curtail the spread of the dreaded covid-19 pandemic within schools and its host community. Government should make provision for safety materials (hand sanitizers; also known as hand antiseptic, hand disinfectant, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, hand rub, soap and water) for promotion of better hygiene (hand Sanitization) culture in secondary school in the state for the purpose of removing common pathogens (disease-causing organisms) in order to remove all types of germs from hands.
Parental Pressure and Academic Performance of Students of College of Arts and Sciences of Notre Dame of Midsayap College, Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines
Authors: Collado Hiechelle Mae P. , Mahinay Jr. Sergio D. , Amaca Almira C. , Cabaňa Erica C. , Calibayan Christine C. , Canoy Novie Joy G. , Meguiso Maricel J.
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to determine the level of parental pressure of college students and its relationship to their academic performance. It made use of the descriptive correlational research design to describe the characteristics of the respondents in terms of sex, age, year level, and person or persons who raise and take care of their family; the parental pressure they experienced; the academic performance they accomplished; and the strength and direction of relationship between parental pressure and academic performance. This study was conducted in Notre Dame of Midsayap College, Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines during the second semester of academic year 2022-2023. It included as respondents thirty-two purposively selected honor students at the College of Arts and Sciences. They were 21 to 28 years old, majority of whom were females, and mostly graduating students. Either their father, mother, brother or sister or both raise and take care of their family. Findings revealed that the respondents had experienced high level of parental pressure with respect to expectations, rewards and penalty, support and encouragement, and setting rules and standards; while they experienced moderate level of parental pressure with respect to monitoring, and comparison. Moreover, they strongly agreed that the acts or practices of their parents of explaining to them the importance of sacrifices to earn a career, of reminding them of their studies as preparation for their future work, and of expressing joy when they perform well in their studies had put pressure in them to do well in their study. A few of the respondents had accomplished excellent academic performance although most of them had accomplished good academic performance. There is a weak and negative relationship between parental pressure and academic performance, implying either that too much parental pressure could cause negative effect on the academic performance of their children, or that the very low academic performance of children could prompt parents to put more parental pressure over them. Nonetheless, the strength and direction of relationship between these variables was not significant, implying that the observed relationship occurred merely by chance, and not true to the population of interest – the college students.
DESENVOLVIMENTO, CARACTERIZAÇÃO E ESTUDOS PRELIMINARES DE ESTABILIDADE DE UMA EMULSÃO INOVADORA COM AÇÃO FOTOPROTETORA
Authors: Sousa Pereira Nayara , Laranjeira dos Santos Allex , Pereira das Virgens Alane , Alves de Oliveira Silva Lorena
Published: December 2023

A pele está continuamente exposta à radiação ultravioleta (UV), que se acredita ser o principal mediador exógeno dos danos. O presente estudo teve por objetivo desenvolver, caracterizar e realizar estudos preliminares de estabilidade de um sistema emulsionado com ação fotoprotetora, bem como avaliar aspectos físico-químicos. Para o desenvolvimento do dermocosmético foi utilizada a plataforma simuladora da BASF We create chemistry. Ao homologar o login, foi direcionado para a página de criação de novos projetos, foram selecionados os ativos e as concentrações que garantem a proteção UVA/UVB e LV. Concluímos que durante o desenvolvimento da emulsão fotoprotetora, ficou evidente que vários fatores devem ser levados em consideração, haja vista que a eficácia e a qualidade do cosmético estão diretamente relacionadas aos componentes da formulação, de modo que a escolha dos ingredientes (dióxido de titânio, óxido de zinco e silicone) em uma emulsão, foi determinante para garantir resultados satisfatórios nos testes, tais como estabilidade e capacidade fotoprotetora. Portanto, são necessários novos estudos, onde devem realizar mais testes físico-químicos para que sejam avaliados os padrões de qualidade do produto desenvolvido, com o intuito de corroborar e assegurar os resultados apresentados, para definir sua segurança e eficácia.
A história de dois apelos para banir o termo "lepra" e a dura lição para a América Latina
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

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A demonstração, no campo, de estigma criado pelo homem
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

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Social factors operating against effective leprosy control in the highlands of Papua New Guinea
Authors: KERR J. M.
Published: December 2023

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Detecção de complexos imunes circulantes na hanseníase utilizando C1q humano e eqüino
Authors: KLEEMANN TERESA A E. , FERRI RUBENS GUIMARAES , CHAVES JUNIA , IRULEGUI IONE , COPPI VAZ CELIDÉIA A.
Published: December 2023

Observou-se a presença de complexos imunes circulantes (IC) em soros de pacientes de hanseníase virchowiana com e sem eritema nodoso. Estes IC foram detectados por sua reação com o componente CA do complemento, após prévia concentração dos IC por poletileno-glicol (PEG) e solubilização em tampão borato. A presença dos IC foi confirmada por redução e alquilação dos IC seguida de nova difusão contra C,q.
Reação Dimorfa com comprometimento ósseo nas extremidades superiores, em paciente com endocardite-bacteriana
Authors: FLEURY Raul Negrão , PERNAMBUCO José Carlos de Almeida , OPROMOLLA Diltor Vladimir de Araújo
Published: December 2023

Um paciente de 54 anos, com o diagnóstico de Hanseníase dimorfa internado no Hospital para tratamento fisioterápico, apresenta quadro infeccioso sistémico de evolução subaguda, associado as manifestações inflamatórias agudas nas extremidades superiores com comprometimento ósseo. Este comprometimento caracterizou-se por lesões tipo periostite em falanges e metacarpos e áreas sugestivas de erosões ósseas. Falece em colapso tóxico-infeccioso e Insuficiência cardíaca congestiva. A autopsia evidencia Endocardite bacteriana trombo-ulcerativa e comprometimento de pele, nervos periféricos e tecido ósseo por granulomas tuberculóides onde a baciloscopia foi positiva (+). Ainda no tecido ósseo, principalmente em localização subperiosteal há fibrose cicatricial, desorganização e neoformação óssea. E discutida a relação entre o processo de Endocardite bacteriana e a reativação da hanseníase dimorfa.
Cell mediated immunity in patients with virchowian hanseniasis before and after treatment with transfer factor
Authors: LESER Paulo Guilherme , MARGARIDO Leontina , BELDA Walter , SARTORI Saul G. , HARES Wajih Abud , FREIRE Carlos Alberto Reis , FLEURY Raul , MONTENEGRO Mario Rubens , LESER Walter , NASPITZ Charles K.
Published: December 2023

Cell mediated immunity (CMI), bacterial index (BI), morphological index (MI), skin and lymph nodes biopsies were evaluated in 15 patients with virchowian hanseniasis before and after treatment with transfer factor (TF) obtained from human spleens. The patients were divided in 3 groups: group I (control) received only sulforiti, group II received sulfone plus TF and group III received only TF. There was no difference in the numbers of peripherical T and B lymphocytes of patients and normal controls. Before the treatment with TF, there was an impaired response of the patient's peripheral lymphocytes to PHA stimulus, in the presence of autologous or homologous plasma. This depressed response was corrected after treatment With TF in the patients of group III. In none of the patients a positive Mitsuda reaction was observed before and after treatment with TF. The  improvement of the MI observed in group IH, treated only with TF was remarkably similar to the patients treated only with sulfone. This work points out that TF has a role in the treatment of patients with virchowian hanseniasis, based on the improvement of CMI, MI, on histopathology of skin biopsies and clinical conditions.
Escolhemos o termo Mycobacterium hansenii
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

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Positioning of borderline and indetermined groups in the hanseniasis classification
Authors: PEREIRA JUNIOR Antonio Carlos , GURFINKEL Andréa Cabral de Menezes
Published: December 2023

The authors discuss the present conceptions of the hanseniasis classification, establish the main clinical, histological, bacterioscopic and immunological characteristics of the borderline and indeterminate groups. They also believe that the borderline group is genetically pre-determined and show the importance of the indeterminate forms and its evolutionary aspects. They try a schematic process of classification from the Rabello's polar conception and conclude stating that the closing of the borderline groups within itself, with special characteristics, oscillating in a defined spectrum without touching the extremes T and V (L).
An inquiry into the adoption of the term Mycobacterium hansenii
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

An inquiry was made among various organs of the Public Health Service of the State of S. Paulo, Brazil, members of the Scientific Council and Editorial Board of "Hansenologia Internationalis", and Professors of Dermatology, Bacteriology, Neurology, Pathology and Preventive Medicine of Brazil, having in view the possibility of using the term Mycobacterium hansenii in that periodical, as a substitute for Mycobacterium leprae. The results were considered favorable to the change and led to the adoption of the new term by the Institute of Health, which publishes the periodical. The First Congress of Hansenology of the Endemic Countries and the Third Brazilian Congress of Hansenology, held in Rio de Janeiro, November 1980, were informed of the change and resolved to introduce Myco. hansenii as a synonym for Myco.leprae, upon a recommendation of their Workshops on Bacteriology. Appeals are made to the International Committee of Systematic Bacteriology and Societies of Bacteriology of the whole world to study the grave moral, social, medical and preventive problems caused by the  bacteriological stigma" in endemic Christian countries.
Lack of wrinkle formation in the fingertips of patients with hansen's disease. Confirmation of previous observations
Authors: SHESKIN Jacob , SABATTO Shabtai , YOSIPOVITZ Zvi , ILUKEVICH Alexis
Published: December 2023

Immersion of a hand in water at 38 — 40°C for half an hour was performed in two phases with a one year interval in 38 patients with Hansen's disease and 20 controls. In all 20 controls wrinkles were produced. However, 32 of the 38 patients failed to show wrinkles in the fingertips. In 12, who participated in both phases, results of the second test confirmed those of the first. This may be an indication of irreversible damage. Due to the small number of individuals tested, no conclusions may be drawn in reference to groups and types of the disease. Provided that these results can be confirmed in larger groups of patients, this method could prove to be a tool in the diagnosis of Hansen's disease. Since the test is very easy to perform, it would be of great value in areas far from specialized medical centers.
Reação de mitsuda e seu antígeno - subsídios para a bibliografia
Authors: Michalany Jorge , Michalany Nílceo Schwery , Petri Valéria
Published: December 2023

São apresentados alguns subsídios, sobretudo históricos, para a literatura da reação de Mitsuda e de seu antígeno, bem como sobre os resultados e significado dessa extraordinária reação. Apesar dos grandes progressos da moderna imunologia, a reação de Mitsuda constitue ainda o melhor método para o diagnóstico das formas da hanseníase e para o prognóstico da moléstia, tanto em doentes como em indivíduos sadios.
Prevalência de Hipomineralização Molar Incisivo (HMI) em crianças brasileiras e investigação com doenças respiratórias ou partos prematuros
Authors: Rédua Renato Barcellos , Valentim Flavia Bridi , Campos Fernanda de Souza , Serrão Karen Marques , Bernardino Ítalo de Macedo
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is described as a qualitative enamel development defect that affects at least one permanent molar and may or may not affect the permanent incisors. The prevalence reported in the world literature ranges from 2.8% to 44%. Its etiology is still unclear, with prenatal, perinatal and postnatal factors often associated. Objectives:  evaluate the prevalence of HMI in patients attented at a Dental School in the city of Vitória-ES and its association with causal factors. Methods: 302 children aged between 5 and 14 years were clinically evaluated under ideal conditions at the Children's Clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry of MULTIVIX and a questionnaire was applied. Results: 66 children (21.85%) had HMI. There was no significant difference between the sexes and there was no association with childhood respiratory diseases and preterm birth. Conclusion: High prevalence of MIH was found in Brazilian children and no association with respiratory diseases or premature births. It is suggested that further studies be carried out with standardized criteria to determine the prevalence and its relationship with causal factors.
Employees Job Anxiety - Challenges and Strategies to Deal at a Private Hospital in Kolar - A Case Study
Authors: Raghu Suneetha , D’Souza Linus Benedicta
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Job Anxiety among employees in a private hospital setting can have a number of negative effects on both individuals and the organization as a whole. It can lead to decreased Job satisfaction, increased burnout, decreased productivity, and reduced patient safety and treatment quality. Furthermore, untreated anxiety can lead to absenteeism, high employee turnover, and higher healthcare expenditures for the firm. The goal of this analysis is to explore employee Job Anxiety in the context of a private hospital and propose appropriate techniques. Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive statistics and stratified random sampling were employed. The methodology includes the study Plan, study setting up, sources of data, participants, gathering data process, size of the sample, sample plan of action, questionnaire framework, and data analysis. Finding/Result: As a result, there is an important desire to investigate and propose targeted techniques aimed specifically at addressing and mitigating staff Job Anxiety in private hospitals. Such initiatives should take into account the unique features of the private hospital setting, including healthcare personnel's different roles and responsibilities, organizational culture, and available resources. By filling this knowledge gap, private hospitals can help their staff's mental health, increase Job satisfaction, and improve patient care outcomes. The data analysis of this study verified that there is no significant difference in Job Anxiety levels among Male and Female employees at a private Hospital. Originality/Value: The worth of staff Job Anxiety and methods for dealing with it in a private hospital are important because of their contribution to knowledge and potential consequences for improving the general wellness of healthcare personnel and the facility itself. Paper Type: Case study-original research findings
Mathematical Modeling of Dynamic Supply Chains Subject to Demand Fluctuations
Authors: Davizon Yasser A. , Amillano-Cisneros Jesus Mateo , Leyva-Morales Jose Belisario , Smith Eric D. , Sanchez-Leal Jaime , Smith Neale R.
Published: December 2023

This research work aims to develop the mathematical modeling for a class of dynamic supply chains. Demand fluctuation corresponds to product demand volatility, which increases or decreases over a given time frame. Industrial engineering practitioners should consider the function that applied mathematical modeling plays in providing approximations of solutions that may be used in simulations and technical implementations at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels of an organization. In order to achieve proper results, two mathematical models are presented in this paper: In addition to a finite-dimensional system of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) for coupled dynamic pricing, production rate, and inventory level, which properly integrates Lyapunov stability analysis of the dynamical system and simulations, there is an infinite-dimensional Partial Differential Equation (PDE) production level modeling system available. Infinite and finite-dimensional systems incorporate a dynamic pricing approach in the mathematical modeling. The main research goal of this work is to explore the dynamic nature of supply chains applying PDE and ODE methods, with proper analytical analysis and simulations for both systems.