bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sentido de Pertenencia hacia la universidad y competencias TIC en estudiantes de Educación a Distancia
Authors: Villanueva Castro Yolanda Esther , Palomares Pérez Hilmer José
Published: January 2024

La Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios con sede en la ciudad de Barranquilla – Colombia, oferta programas de Educación Superior entre los que se incluye el de Licenciatura en Educación Infantil (LEID). Teniendo en cuenta que dicho programa se imparte bajo la modalidad a distancia, resulta importante afianzar el Sentido de Pertenencia del estudiante hacia la institución, el cual puede verse afectado por factores multicausales, entre ellos por la no apropiación de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC).  En este artículo se analizan los resultados del diagnóstico de una investigación realizada en el Programa LEID, relacionada con el nivel de empoderamiento de las TIC por parte de la población involucrada. Inicialmente se devela el rango de dominio de las TIC por parte de los estudiantes; luego se desarrolla un exhaustivo análisis de los resultados obtenidos en dicho diagnóstico y finalmente se establece la relación entre las variables en referencia. El enfoque de la investigación fue de tipo mixto y contempló un tipo de investigación descriptiva/correlacional; se consideraron principios del enfoque cualitativo/no experimental, abordado desde un alcance inductivo. Finalmente, se plantean conclusiones y recomendaciones para el cierre de las brechas reconocidas en los hallazgos de esta investigación.
La neuroeducación en la formación docente
Authors: Solórzano Álava Wilter Leonel , Rodríguez Rodríguez Alberto , García Rodríguez Reynier , Mar Cornelio Omar
Published: January 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como propósito analizar la integración de la neuroeducación en la formación de profesores, desde la perspectiva de estudiantes de la carrera de Educación. Esta nueva disciplina crea puentes entre la neurociencia y la educación para mejorar las prácticas pedagógicas. Sin embargo, faltan antecedentes sobre su implementación en la formación docente inicial en Latinoamérica y Ecuador. A través de un enfoque mixto, con técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas, se aplicaron encuestas y entrevistas a una muestra de 154 estudiantes del tercer nivel de la carrera. Se exploraron sus percepciones y valoraciones sobre si la neuroeducación debiese ser incorporada en sus programas de estudio. Los resultados indican que un 65% considera que sí debería ser un contenido obligatorio, manifestando expectativas positivas sobre cómo los conocimientos del cerebro pueden entregar herramientas para sus futuras labores. No obstante, aún persiste un porcentaje sin opinión formada, destacándose la relevancia de mayor difusión de esta nueva área para su implementación efectiva. La investigación aporta con el proyecto "Perfeccionamiento de las Prácticas Pedagógicas en las Instituciones Educativas de la Zona Sur de Manabí", dado que la neuroeducación constituye una práctica pedagógica innovadora. En conclusión, los estudiantes de Educación avalan la integración de la neuroeducación a su currículum por los aportes anticipados a su quehacer profesional.
Impactos del programa institucional Teletandem en el aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras en la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, extensión Pujilí
Authors: Barbosa Rodriguez Genesis Michelle , Oñate López Dayana Michelle , Noroña Obaco Wenceslao Rodrigo , Gina Silvana Venegas Álvarez
Published: January 2024

El Teletándem es una modalidad de aprendizaje en la que estudiantes de diferentes contextos lingüísticos y culturales colaboran a través de plataformas digitales, y se ha consolidado como una alternativa innovadora en la educación de idiomas extranjeros. Es por ello que el objetivo de esta investigación es examinar cómo inciden los roles de los docentes en la efectividad del programa institucional Teletándem en la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi. Se empleó un enfoque cualitativo. Se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada tanto a docentes como a estudiantes. Para analizar los datos, se utilizó el análisis temático con el fin de determinar los temas comunes en las respuestas de los participantes. Luego, se utilizó el método de triangulación para comparar las respuestas desde la perspectiva de docentes y estudiantes. Los resultados muestran que en los programas Teletándem, los roles del docente son multifacéticos y cruciales, lo que facilita una experiencia productiva de aprendizaje en tándem. Los profesores sirven como facilitadores de interacción, mediadores interculturales, diseñadores de actividades, fijadores de objetivos, proveedores de retroalimentación, promotores de autonomía, adaptadores y creadores de un entorno de apoyo. La ejecución efectiva de las funciones de los docentes en el programa Teletándem impacta significativamente la participación y el compromiso de los estudiantes en las interacciones. El análisis de las entrevistas realizadas en las sesiones de Teletándem ha revelado que los educadores desempeñan un papel crucial en la preparación de los estudiantes para estas interacciones, guiándolos en el comportamiento, la formulación de preguntas y la navegación en la sesión. Sin embargo, existen variaciones en los enfoques empleados por los educadores: algunos proporcionan pautas estructuradas mientras que otros optan por métodos más flexibles. Además, se ha identificado una disparidad en la claridad y delimitación explícita de los objetivos de aprendizaje, lo que influye en las experiencias de los estudiantes.
La prevención del síndrome de Burnout en los docentes a través de la respuesta resiliente
Authors: Rodríguez Reynier García , Liliana Maribel Figueroa Soledispa
Published: January 2024

La sociedad demanda profesionales preparados, capacitados, poseedores de valores; además de una adecuada salud mental. La carrera de Educación de la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, a través de su proyecto de investigación: "Perfeccionamiento de las Prácticas Pedagógicas en las Instituciones Educativas de la Zona Sur de Manabí", se dirige hacia una propuesta de mejoramiento para la salud mental y emocional dirigida a los profesionales de diversos ámbitos. Se propende a una mirada innovadora, pertinente, actual y contextualizada, que responde a las necesidades de la provincia y del cantón. El objetivo fue: Diseñar acciones resilientes como forma de prevención ante la aparición del síndrome de Burnout en los docentes de colegios fiscales.  Se aplicó una metodología para un estudio descriptivo, prospectivo y transversal en 25 docentes; los que se hallaron sensiblemente afectados: agotamiento físico y mental, falta de motivación absoluta, sensibilidad a la crítica, pérdida de energía, descenso en la productividad laboral y estrés. En la teoría hubo divergencia de las opiniones, considerándose el síndrome de Burnout como una patología mental crónica o aguda, la investigación permitió valorarla como aguda, en tanto que se intervenga en pos de la salud mental. Conclusivamente, el diseño de acciones en forma de sistema encaminado a la prevención del síndrome de Burnout en los docentes a través de la resiliencia.
Thematic Village Development Policy Model Based on Environmental, Social, and Economic Aspects as Part of Sustainable Development
Authors: Yuliyanti Lucia Aries , Ciptadi Gatot , Kurniawan Andi , * Koderi
Published: January 2024

A thematic village is a style of village development that uses the resources that already exist in the area to improve the welfare of the community. The development of thematic villages can consider economic, social, and environmental factors. This paper examines thematic village development strategies as part of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. To gather information for this mixed method study, both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used, using field observation, interviews, and documentation study methods and quantitative with SEM analysis. The research findings show that the community’s desire to maintain and showcase the potential of the area and the human resources they have nurtured over the years while improving their economic conditions was the beginning of the creation of thematic villages. Collaborative urban planning and development provides communities with greater opportunities and space to participate in shaping the future of their city in ways to make it more vibrant, humane, and sustainable. The results of the SEM analysis indicate that realizing thematic villages toward sustainable development requires collaboration of community participation with technological innovations that can reduce environmental impacts.
Epidermoid Cyst of the Canal of Nuck: A Rare Differential for Inguinolabial Mass: A Case Report
Authors: Sharma Praveen K , Faizal Afwaan , Prabhu Ajay Lucas Rubben , Mathapati Pavankumar
Published: January 2024

Epidermoid cysts of the canal of Nuck are an uncommon surgical cause of female inguinal enlargement when the processus vaginalis fails to close during embryologic development. The canal of Nuck, formed by the processus vaginalis in the inguinal canal, is a homolog of the processus vaginalis in men. The canal of Nuck should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a non reducible groin mass is observed in women and girls. Ultrasonography (USG) is the primary imaging modality that accurately and reliably diagnoses these groin masses. The incidence of pathologies is mainly encountered in young girls and is lower in adults. Various pathologic disorders related to the failure of processus vaginalis obliteration can occur, including the herniation of intraabdominal structures such as the uterus, fallopian tube, ovary and hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck. Hernias are often suspected in paediatric patients with lumps in the inguinal region. Here the authors, present a case of an epidermoid cyst of the canal of Nuck in a two-year-old female identified by USG and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The two-year-old female underwent surgical treatment, and subsequent histopathologic evaluation of the cystic lesion revealed an epidermoid cyst. Due to its rarity, the epidermoid cyst of the canal of Nuck is commonly misdiagnosed as a typical groin mass.
An Uncommon Site of Cutaneous Leiomyoma on the Heel of the Foot
Authors: Bhargava Abhilasha , Jajoo Suhas , Jajoo Bhushan
Published: January 2024

Leiomyomas are common benign tumours of smooth muscles, often occurring in the uterine muscle wall. These growths usually appear during a woman’s reproductive years and are not malignant. Leiomyomas are quite common and impact a large percentage of women worldwide. Occasionally, leiomyomas can be located in the extremities and cause pain due to compression effects. Typically, foot leiomyomas appear as a lump or mass in the soft tissue of the foot that grows slowly. They are normally painless, but pain or discomfort occurs when the growth affects or compresses the surrounding tissues or nerves. Although the precise cause of leiomyomas is unknown, it is thought that hormone changes, genetics, and other unidentified factors play a role in their incidence. Cutaneous leiomyomas are most often benign, and surgical removal can benefit patients in terms of pain management or symptom relief. Leiomyomas of the foot are uncommon. The present case report illustrates the clinical, radiographic, and pathological findings of a rare subcutaneous leiomyoma in the foot. The authors present the case of a 50-year-old woman who visited the Outpatient Department (OPD) complaining of swelling over the back of her left heel. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the ankle depicted the characteristics of the swelling, which was confirmed as leiomyoma through Immunohistochemical (IHC) tumour markers {Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)}. The lesion was surgically excised, and histopathology of the excised sample revealed leiomyoma.
Development Prospects of Apple Farming in India
Authors: Ripin  , Khandelwal Khushi , Gupta Muskan , Mishra Saket , Ekka Shashi Kant , Kujur Reena , Lakra Johnson
Published: January 2024

The cultivation of apples in India has observed significant growth and transformation over the years, becoming a crucial component of the country's horticultural landscape. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of apple production in India, highlighting key factors influencing its cultivation, challenges faced by growers, and the economic impact on the agricultural sector. The review begins by exploring the historical evolution of apple cultivation in India, tracing its origins and the introduction of different apple varieties. It examines the geographical distribution of apple orchards across the country, emphasizing the diverse agro-climatic zones that contribute to the cultivation of this temperate fruit.
Decision Tree for 305-Day Milk Yield in Cross-bred Cattle
Authors: Sharma Rohit , Chaudhary J. K. , Hada Renuka , Gaur Parth , Sharma Smriti , Singh N. Shyamsana , Tolenkhomba T. C.
Published: January 2024

Cows' Lactation Milk Yield (LMY) is a crucial factor in animal breeding operations. Investigating the influence of potential environmental factors on lactation milk yield is of paramount importance and in order to identify the various factors influencing lactation milk yield, dairy cattle records were analysed using the regression tree approach. Age, Parity (P), Lactation Length (LL), and Calving Season (CS) were taken into account as explanatory variables while 305-day Milk Yield (MY) as a dependent variable. Decision tree study revealed that Lactation Length, followed by Parity, Age, and Calving Season, had the greatest impact on the 305-d milk output of cross-bred cows. The regression trees use the tree to represent the recursive part. Each terminal node or leaf of the tree represents a cell of the section and has just added a simple pattern applied to it in this cell. It was evident from nodes (branches) in regression tree, that cows with parities of 1 and 4 (node 11) produced less milk than cows with parities of 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (node 10). More milk was produced by cows older than 4.3 years and whose calving seasons were spring and summer (node 40). With the use of the regression tree method, we were able to extract sub-homogenous groups based on the explanatory variables from records of cross-bred cattle and determine the combinations of environmental conditions that produced the maximum 305-d milk yield.
Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: Challenges & Possibilities
Authors: Mafara Rabiatu, M. , Abdullahi Shehu, Suleiman
Published: January 2024

The paper examined the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Challenges and Possibilities. It is a known fact that, the current technological explosion affecting all faceted of human endeavor does not exempted the education sector, hence, owing to this reality, different forms of technologies are currently in used in order to improve on the pedagogical or operational skills of both teachers and students with the hope of bringing improvement in teaching and learning process. Therefore, the adoption of emerging technology such as Artificial Intelligent (AI) in education system becomes imperative. Interestingly to note was that, AI has been in the education technology space for a while, but its adoption has been greatly slow. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning forced the industry to shift and the technology helps streamline the student education process by offering access to suitable courses, bettering communication among students with their tutors thereby bridging the gaps of learning shortage occasioned by the pandemics. It was in line with this development that, this review paper discussed the sub-field of Artificial Intelligence applications and these were: Machine learning; Speech recognition; Expert system; Natural language processing; Robotics; Vision and planning. Moreso, the paper explained Artificial Intelligence and its application in education owing to its significance to educational development in this 21st Century. It further highlighted the broad classifications of Artificial Intelligence for Educational Adoption and these are: Students focus, Teacher’s focus and Institutional focus. Additionally, Educational advantages of its adoption are identified and they include:  It makes it possible for easy collaborations between the teachers and the students in or outside the classroom setting and It has the capability of providing real-time data and algorithm of any kinds depending on the request of the user. Major challenges which include Difficulties in using AI in an enable classroom to address the digital divide and avoid exacerbating existing inequalities that already in existence and Lack of adequate infrastructure, such as reliable internet connectivity, electricity, and devices, that are essential for the delivery and use of AI-based educational solutions. Lastly, Conclusion are made as regard the discussed around the adoption of AI in education.
Cytogenetic Toxicity and Infertile Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Cucumis melo Seeds (Cucurbitaceae) in Male Zonocerus variegatus Cell Model (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae)
Authors: Abdoul Ngnaniyyi , Akwanjoh Seino Richard , Tonleu Dongmo Ingrid
Published: January 2024

Background: The Muskmelon, a variety of Cucumis melo L, is popular in Cameroon for its high nutritional and medicinal values. However, the cytogenotoxic and infertile properties of this species is yet to be evaluated. During this study, phytochemical analysis by colorimetric dosage of dry extracts of C. melo was carried out and the cytogenetic toxicity properties evaluated.

Results: Qualitative analysis revealed the seeds of the species to contain alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, triterpenoids, tannins, saponins, anthocyanins and sterols while quantitative analysis on the other hand indicated 46 ± 0.71 Gallic Acid Equivalent, 29.44 ± 0.87 Tannic Acid Equivalent and 5.87 ± 0.67 Quercetin Equivalent respectively for total phenols, for total tannins and for total flavonoid. The treatment of male individuals of Zonocerus variegatus with various concentration of the aqueous extracts of the seeds of C. melo revealed that increasing concentrations (0, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 µg/ml) of the aqueous extract resulted in significant and proportional regression of the meiotic index and chiasma frequency. Chromosomal abnormalities were also induced in Anaphase-1.

Conclusions: These results indicate that the aqueous extract of C. melo seeds can be used to selectively eliminate orthopteran pests. It could be used in the fight against gonadal cancer, as the extract has been shown to be more effective in reducing the pool of dividing gonadal cells. Consumers of C. melo seeds are advised to use this plant with caution, as it can alter spermatogenesis and other processes.
Geochemical and Isotopic Constraints on the Recharge and Salinization Origin of Groundwater Aquifers in El Rina–Nihayaat, South Sinai, Egypt
Authors: Eissa Mustafa
Published: January 2024

The Sinai Peninsula is located in the arid regions of Egypt where groundwater is the sole source for drinking and irrigation and future development. Regular assessment of the geochemical processes governing the groundwater quality is important in arid regions and paleo-aquifers. This research focuses on investigating the groundwater sustainability of the Upper Cretaceous Aquifer (UCA) located at El Rina–Nihayaat area, Southwestern Sinai Peninsula. The study aims to evaluate the main source of groundwater recharge and investigate factors deteriorating groundwater quality. The study is based on the geochemical and isotopic analyses of 31 groundwater samples tapping the UCA. The groundwater flows toward the Gulf of Suez. The groundwater salinity ranges from 1078 mg/L to 13090 mg/L indicating brackish to saline water. Two main water types have been delineated: Cl-Na and Cl-Ca indicating the final stage of groundwater evolution and leaching and dissolution of aquifer matrix of marine origin. The spatial distribution of the groundwater salinity and major ions (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, SO42-, and Cl-) increase toward the Gulf which coincides with the direction of the groundwater flow, while bicarbonate increases toward the upstream watershed. Most of the groundwater samples tapping the UCA are depleted with the isotopic content of the stable isotopes where they range from -4.43 ‰ to -6.37 ‰ for δ18O and -28.3 ‰ to -40.2 ‰ for δ2H. The groundwater samples are depleted relative to the recent rainwater and enriched to the Nubian Sandstone located underneath the UCA indicating mixing from both source(s). The mixing estimated percentages from the recent rainwater using calibrated geochemical NETPATH model range between 48.6% to 88.5% while the upward Leakes from the Nubian water ranges between the recent rain and the paleo-Nubian water ranges between 48.6 % and 88.5 % from the meteoric rainwater, while the upwelling recharge from the paleo-Nubian groundwater ranges between 11.5 % to 51.4 %. The factorial analyses indicate three main factors governing the geochemistry of groundwater in the UCA: including water-rock interactions, meteoric recharge from annual precipitation, and upward leakages from the underneath paleowater. 

Further exploration for the UCA is recommended to determine the promising zones receiving a considerable amount of the recent rainfall.
Genetics and Epigenetics from Physical Activity: Ghana Active Schools’ Programme and Ambidextrous Organisational Practices
Authors: Antwi James , Kusi Frank Appiah , Shum Wing Hong , Mohammed Sumaila
Published: January 2024

Aim: In this paper, we examine how ambidextrous organisational practices can be used to advance the management of public basic schools in accepting behaviours that can improve physical activities of children.

Methodology: Drawing on extant literature and desk review of policy documents including school reports, we examine physical activities in public basic schools in Ghana and then explore three key developmental systems – managerial responsiveness, healthcare variation and educational development and highlight four areas from these systems; organisational processes, infrastructure development, human resource improvements, and stakeholder collaboration where policy makers can focus their efforts to improving physical activity in school children in Ghana.

Findings: The findings demonstrate a seeming absence of structures for physical activity in public basic schools in Ghana - presenting severe consequences, especially for the healthy growth of children, proper integration of children into society, learning processes, and developing talents for future sporting activities in general. Again, the analysis shows that the Ghana Education Service’s implementation guidelines for physical activity in public basic schools are not yielding the needed results - thus provoking policy dialogues in managerial practices for effective implementation of those guidelines. Next, we propose the promotion of physical activity in public basic schools in Ghana through sustainable and pragmatic approaches drawing from ambidextrous managerial practices to strengthen organisational capacity in the schools for improvements in movement behaviours, lifestyle changes, active learning, and physical activity levels of school children.

Conclusion: Practical approaches are needed to enhance the physical activity for children and this requires the initiation of active schools’ programme in public basic schools – and clearly learning from best practices in the last decades, examples from other countries provide a really useful approach in the years ahead.
Effect of Beet Root (Beta vulgaris), White and Red Radish (Raphanus sativus and Raphanus longipinnatus) Juice Extract, on Salt Induced Hypertensive Wistar Rats
Authors: Essien E. F.  , Anyika-Elekeh J. U.
Published: January 2024

Background: Hypertension is one of the major global health challenges with high prevalence and undesirable complications, and is a major cause of premature death worldwide.

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of juice extracted from beetroot (BR), red radish (RR) and white radish (WR) tubers on experimentally induced hypertension in 10-week-old Wistar rats.

Methodology: Total of 35 rats was randomly divided into seven (7) experimental groups A - G with 5 rats each. Rats in group A were not induced (normotensive group). All the rats in groups B-G were induced with hypertensive agent. Group B was not treated (negative control), groups C-G were treated simultaneously with a dose of 800 mg/kg body weight (orally) of BR, RR, WR, BR+RR combination, and standard drug (5mg Amlodipine) respectively. The study lasted for a period of 28 days during which the blood pressure and heart rate (HR) of each of the experimental rats were measured at 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28th day using Stethoscope technique. The interpretation of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were made from pulse tracings using Aneroid Sphygmomanometer. The mean blood pressure (MBP) was calculated from SBP and DBP.

Results: The BR, RR, WR and combination of BR+RR, did decrease the number of heart beats/minute from 192.00/minute to 208.80/minute which is within the normal base line, whereas the untreated rats recorded increase from 192.00/minute to 246.80/minute. The result showed that the hypertensive rats recorded higher (P<0.05) mean values of SBP, the treated groups altered the rise from 110.40 mmHg to 100.40mmHg with the standard drugs, followed by the white radish treatment group, the combination of BR+RR, before RR, lastly the BR group. For DBP, at week 4, same impact reflected again, but week 2 and week 3 had WR to have the best effect, followed by BR +RR, then RR before the standard drug and then Beetroot.  The BR + RR juice performed better than the individual RR and BR juice groups, suggesting possible synergistic effect.

Conclusion: The 3 juice extracts had demonstrated varying degrees of protection, provided scientific evidence of their anti- hypertensive activities in an experimentally induced hypertension. Further studies are hereby recommended to isolate the specific biomolecule active agent(s) and investigate the mechanism of action.
Influence of Planting Geometry on Growth, Phenology, and Yield of White Maize in Padma-Washed Lands
Authors: Biswas Md. Mahirul Islam , Ullah Md. Jafar , Mannan Muhammad Abdul , Tasnim Mahrupa , Mamun Muntaseer Al , Begum Hasina
Published: January 2024

This study was carried out at the Singair Upazilla of Manikganj during rabi 2015-16 to evaluate the optimum plant spacing of white maize varieties. There were three plant spacing viz. S1 (50 cm x 25 cm), S2 (60 cm x 25 cm) and S3 (70 cm x 25 cm) and two white maize varieties viz.V1 (PSC-121) and V2 (KS-510). The study was conducted using a factorial randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The variety, V1 (PSC-121) exhibited superior performance, displaying higher plant height, cob length, cob breadth, number of rows cob-1, number of grains row-1, total number of grains cob-1, 100-grain weight, grain yield plant-1, and grain yield ha-1. However, the variety, V2 (KS-510) took more days to reach key growth stages and showed lower performance in several yield attributes. Plant spacing also played a significant role, with S3 (70 cm x 25 cm) producing the maximum plant height, cob dimensions, and grain yield per plant but showed the lowest grain yield ha-1. Conversely, S1 (50 cm x 25 cm) resulted in the highest grain yield, stover yield, and biological yield, despite lower plant height and cob dimensions. The interaction between variety and plant spacing revealed interesting outcomes, such as V1S3 demonstrated the tallest plants, V2S3 exhibited higher stover yield, and V1S1 achieved the highest grain yield, biological yield, and harvest index. The study was found no significant variation in days to 1st tasseling, days to 1st silking, days to maturity, and harvest index across different plant spacing treatments. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights into optimizing yield performance in white maize cultivation by considering both the choice of variety and appropriate planting geometry / plant spacing.
Comparative Study on Laboratory and Field Performance of Electronic Planter for Large Seeds
Authors: Mansuriya Vipal , Bhatt Yogesh Chandra , Mishra Abhinab
Published: January 2024

In Precision planting the placement of single seed in the soil at the desired plants spacing is very important. With this objective a seven-row electronic planter for large seeds like ground nut, soyabean and maize was developed using inclined plate type seed metering mechanism. The metering unit was synchronized with the forward speed of tractor with the help of micro controller-based circuit. The developed metering unit was tested in the laboratory using opto- electronic sensor and on field for Ground nut, maize and soyabean at the forward speeds of 2.5, 3 and 3.5 km/h. The seed to seed spacing, seed rate and seed breakage was calculated for laboratory and field and the results were statistically analyzed and compared. The field and laboratory readings show more deviations in ground nut as compared to maize and soyabean. The optimum condition for operation was found to be 3.5 km/h for ground nut and maize seeds and 3.0km/h for soyabean.
Influence the Adoption of Improved Production Technology among Mustard Growers in the Jaunpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Nigam Akanksha , Mishra N. K. , Yadav Pradeep Kumar
Published: January 2024

This study explores how mustard growers in the Jaunpur district adopt new technologies, with a particular emphasis on how much improved production technology is adopted thanks to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Jaunpur. India's most common occupation, agriculture, has difficulties like decreased crop yields and the requirement for sustainable methods. KVKs, which were founded in 1973, are essential for distributing agricultural innovations and offering vocational training. Purposively undertaken in Jaunpur, the study investigates the socioeconomic aspects that impact the adoption behavior of mustard growers. The assessment of adoption level indicates that 41.66% of participants belong to the medium adoption category, underscoring the necessity of customized interventions. The results provide insight into the dynamics of technology adoption among mustard farmers and highlight the function of KVKs in advancing environmentally friendly farming methods.
Knowledge and feelings of people before cardiac catheterization procedure / Conhecimento e sentimentos de pessoas pré-procedimento de cateterismo cardíaco
Authors: Santos Wallison Pereira dos , Nóbrega Bianka Fernandes , Sousa Mailson Marques de , Silva Glaydes Nely Sousa da , Torres Valdicleia da Silva Ferreira , Moraes Camila Abrantes Cordeiro de
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: identificar o conhecimento e sentimentos de pessoas sobre o cateterismo cardíaco. Método: estudo descritivo, abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 12 pacientes em hospital referência em cardiologia, no município de João Pessoa, no período de novembro a dezembro de 2021. Os dados foram coletados através de entrevista gravada e semiestruturada, os dados analisados pela Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: a partir das entrevistas foram construídas três categorias temáticas: C1 - Conhecimento do procedimento de cateterismo cardíaco, C2 - Falta de orientação dos cuidados que envolvem o cateterismo cardíaco e C3 - Sentimentos à realização do cateterismo cardíaco. Os dados evidenciam um conhecimento insuficiente e limitado que podem se relacionar com o surgimento de sentimentos negativos. Considerações finais: Percebe-se a necessidade de orientações e informações, bem como o planejamento e construção de tecnologias educativas para as pessoas que irão realizar o cateterismo cardíaco, com a finalidade de promover um pré, intra e pós-exame seguro.
Perception of pregnant women regarding the performance of nurses in prenatal care / Percepção de gestantes quanto à atuação do enfermeiro no pré-natal
Authors: Araujo Severino Laíssa , Machado Renata Evangelista Tavares , Martins Thalyta Cássia de Freitas , Coelho France Araújo , Machado Daniel Rodrigues
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: identificar a percepção de gestantes quanto à atuação do enfermeiro no pré-natal. Método: pesquisa fenomenológica que entrevistou 10 gestantes de um município de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Os depoimentos foram organizados em categorias e analisados segundo a fenomenologia social de Alfred Schütz e literatura temática. Resultados: emergiram as categorias “Assistência centrada em ações técnicas”, “Fragilidade na comunicação entre enfermeiro e gestante” e a expectativa de “orientações qualificadas desenvolvidas mediante atividades coletivas”. Considerações finais: os resultados suscitam a necessidade de valorizar os aspectos subjetivos e comunicacionais no pré-natal, para além das ações técnicas, com vistas a efetivação do vínculo entre os atores, ampliação da adesão e da qualidade do pré-natal. Para tal, recomenda-se atividades de educação permanente.
Emotion–focused therapy
Authors: Greenberg L.S.
Published: February 2004

In an Emotion‐focused approach emotion is seen as foundational in the construction of the self and is a key determinant of self‐organization. As well as having emotion people also live in a constant process of making sense of our emotions. Personal meaning is seen as emerging by the self‐organization and explication of one's own emotional experience and optimal adaptation involves an integration of reason and emotion. In this framework therapists are viewed as Emotion coaches who work to enhance emotion‐focused coping by helping people become aware of, accept and make sense of their emotional experience. Emotion coaching in therapy is based on two phases: Arriving and Leaving. A major premise is that one cannot leave a place until one has arrived at it. Three major empirically‐supported principles of Emotion Awareness, Emotion Regulation and Emotion Transformation that guide emotion coaching are discussed. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Emotion regulation therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
Authors: Mennin Douglas S.
Published: February 2004

Generalized anxiety disorder is increasingly being recognized as a considerable mental health concern. However, it remains a poorly understood and insufficiently treated chronic disorder. Recent conceptualizations have highlighted the role of emotion acceptance, utilization and management as a core feature of the disorder. An emotion regulation perspective may shed light on treatment approaches to GAD. An integrative approach to treating GAD, entitled Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) is presented through the case of a young woman. ERT addresses cognitive, emotional and contextual factors of GAD and is divided into four phases: (1) psychoeducation, monitoring and developmental history; (2) skills training in somatic awareness and emotional knowledge, utilization and regulation; (3) use of these skills to confront core thematic issues using experiential exposure exercises; (4) and progress review, relapse prevention and termination processing. ERT was shown to successfully treat symptomatic, functional and qualitative aspects of the case presented, suggesting a future direction for therapeutic investigation of GAD. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Emotion‐focused treatment of unipolar and bipolar mood disorders
Authors: Power M.J. , Schmidt S.
Published: February 2004

An outline is presented of the SPAARS approach to emotion and emotional disorder. The model is then applied in general to issues of therapy, in particular, how Cognitive Behavioural approaches need to be adapted and to further issues in relation to mood disorders. Next is presented an account of unipolar depression together with a review of some of the implications of multi‐level theories of emotion for working with individuals with unipolar depression. An account is presented of bipolar disorders together with an outline of how psychological approaches can be adapted to working in an emotion‐focused manner with such disorders. A case study is included of someone with a bipolar disorder, which illustrates a number of relevant points for working with an emotion‐focus. Copyright © 2004 John Wily & Sons, Ltd.
Understanding the meaning of the ‘journey’ to budget travellers
Authors: Obenour William L.
Published: February 2004

The purpose is to construct a hermeneutic understanding of the significance of the journey to budget travellers. Narrative interviews were gathered from budget travellers. This research confirms the complexity, holistic reflections and personal travel history associated with the journey. The participants' narratives indicated the primacy of personal authenticity instead of cultural authenticity. The sight became a landmark to distinguish the destination, participants' geographical placement and some of their travails on their journeys. The nomothetic significance of the journey involved the meaning themes of personal development and liminal encounters and meaning factors of styles, visual cues and problem solving. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley &Sons, Ltd.
Cross‐cultural tourist behaviour: a replication and extension involving Hofstede's uncertainty avoidance dimension
Authors: Litvin Stephen W. , Crotts John C. , Hefner Frank L.
Published: February 2004

Hofstede's five cross‐cultural dimensions have been broadly applied in the literature. Money and Crotts recently applied the dimension of uncertainty avoidance to a matched sample comprised of low uncertainty avoidance German and high uncertainty avoidance Japanese tourists, finding their behaviours consistent with those behaviours predicted by Hofstede. This study both replicates and extends their research across a representative sample of first time leisure visitors to the USA representing 58 nations. It was found that visitors from high uncertainty avoidance cultures exhibited behaviours consistent with those of the Japanese in the Money and Crotts research, whereas visitors from low‐uncertainty avoidance cultures behaved similarly to their German subjects. Such findings, across a broad sample population, validate the original research through a more rigorous test of its propositions, provide increased confidence regarding their generalisability, and further contribute to our understanding of the influence of national culture on tourist behaviour. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley &Sons, Ltd.
Stakeholders, the natural environment and the future of Caribbean cruise tourism
Authors: Lester Jo‐Anne , Weeden Clare
Published: February 2004

Given the sheer complexity of effectively managing the web of potential stakeholders in any tourism development it is argued that for the future of Caribbean cruise tourism, the task is compounded by several key issues that warrant discussion. These include the economic dependency of the Caribbean region on tourism, the inequity of power relations between the various stakeholder groups and the lack of proven collaboration within this fragmented region of culturally diverse islands.

This paper addresses these issues, discussing the importance of collaboration and planning for development, highlighting the disparate needs of the different stakeholders involved and drawing attention to the continuing paradox between maximising the opportunities presented by Caribbean cruise tourism whilst effectively managing its sustained development. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley &Sons, Ltd.
Committed to share: commitment and CMC use as antecedents of knowledge sharing
Authors: van den Hooff Bart , de Leeuw van Weenen Femke
Published: February 2004

Knowledge sharing is an important process in modern organizations, as successful knowledge sharing can result in shared intellectual capital, an increasingly important resource. In this paper, we study the influence of organizational commitment and the use of computer‐mediated communication (CMC) on knowledge sharing. In knowledge sharing, an important distinction is made between knowledge donating and knowledge collecting. Based on relevant literature, we hypothesize that commitment and CMC use are both positively related to both knowledge donating and knowledge collecting. We also hypothesize that CMC use positively influences commitment. On the basis of two case studies our conclusion is that CMC use is an antecedent of organizational commitment, and that such commitment, in turn, influences the willingness to both donate and collect knowledge. Further analyses lead to the conclusion that it is important to distinguish different processes of knowledge sharing (donating and collecting), different levels of commitment and knowledge sharing (organizational and departmental), and different modes of CMC use in order to get a full grasp of the relationship between commitment, knowledge sharing and CMC use. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
From function to process: a logistics‐based framework for transforming Tetra Pak business support
Authors: Näslund Dag , Karlsson Sture
Published: February 2004

This article describes a logistics‐based framework for organizational change of service organizations. This framework is based on the key concepts of modern logistics: systems thinking for a holistic approach to business; process orientation for structure of the organization; and process management for continuous change and improvement. The development of logistics as a research and practitioner discipline means that logistics can now contribute outside the traditional field of logistics—to change service organizations. This article is based on a case study, in which the framework was developed. Thus, the article is based on action research as main research method. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Knowledge auditing and mapping: a pragmatic approach
Authors: Burnett Simon , Illingworth Lorraine , Webster Linda
Published: February 2004

Increasingly the knowledge and skills of employees are seen as valuable assets that may be utilised in order to gain competitive advantage at an organisational level. This paper seeks to describe the process, methods and resulting outcomes of a knowledge audit and map carried out within a tax department in a multinational oil exploration and production company. Although the department had employed systems for managing information, there was a desire to build on this to develop and apply systems and processes to manage and exploit knowledge embedded in staff. By using questionnaires and interviews, the audit and map process aimed to provide a critical first step in introducing knowledge management into the department, and establishing a plan of action. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Personality, self‐esteem, and self‐construal as correlates of forgivingness
Authors: Neto Félix , Mullet Etienne
Published: February 2004

The relationship between forgivingness (enduring resentment, sensitivity to circumstances, and overall propensity to forgive) and a number of personality dimensions relevant to forgivingness was examined. These dimensions were self‐esteem, shyness and embarrassment, on one hand, and self‐construal and perceived loneliness, on the other hand. The main relationships between forgivingness and personality concerned the interpersonal dimensions of personality: shyness, embarrassment, independence from others, and interdependence with others. However, the intra‐personal, strictly self‐referential concomitants of these dimensions (self‐esteem and loneliness) were not much linked to forgivingness. Furthermore, each personality factor had a distinct link with forgivingness: independence made the resentment still more enduring, shyness and social embarrassment exacerbated the sensitivity to circumstances, and interdependence increased the willingness to forgive. These findings throw light on the double aspect of forgiveness as intra‐ and inter‐individual and on the relative independence of these aspects. The observed pattern of relationships varied notably (and significantly) as a function of the participants' genders. It could be therefore important, in future studies, to compute systematically correlation coefficients or assess main effects separately for women and men. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Linking motivation to personality: causality orientations, motives and self‐descriptions
Authors: Deponte Antonella
Published: February 2004

This study examines how motives and personality traits differ in people with distinct causality orientations, which refer to the predominant way a person interprets the events that initiate his/her own behaviour. First, a validation of the General Causality Orientation Scale for the Italian language was conducted on 702 undergraduate students. Then, in order to test the hypothesis that causality orientations correspond to different motive patterns and self‐descriptions, relations between the GCOS and other constructs were analysed through correlational analysis applied to smaller sub‐samples. The conclusion is that the autonomy orientation represents an active and creative way of interacting with the social environment. Conversely, the control and impersonal orientations indicate a lower degree of adjustment and psychological well‐being. Conclusions are drawn about the causality orientation theory as a link between personality and motivation. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Personality, expectations, and response strategies in multiple‐choice question examinations in university students: a test of Gray's hypotheses
Authors: Ávila César , Torrubia Rafael
Published: February 2004

The relation between personality and type of error made in multiple‐choice examinations when correction for guessing is applied was investigated across two studies. Our general hypothesis was that disinhibited subjects (those scoring high on the Sensitivity to Reward (SR) scale and/or low on the Sensitivity to Punishment (SP) scale) would make more incorrect responses and fewer omission errors (blanks) than inhibited subjects (those with high SP and/or low SR scores). The meta‐analyses of 19 examinations in study 1 confirmed our hypotheses for SP, SR, and extraversion. Regression analyses on effect sizes revealed that SP differences were obtained in examinations with low marks, whereas SR differences were obtained in examinations with more responses and fewer questions. Study 2 showed that a low‐mark expectation increased omissions in high‐SP subjects, whereas a high‐mark expectation increased incorrect responses in high‐SR subjects. These results suggest two different mechanisms mediating inhibition/disinhibition: one associated with aversive motivation, and the other with appetitive motivation. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The Needs and Benefits of Applying Textual Data Mining within the Product Development Process
Authors: Menon Rakesh , Tong Loh Han , Sathiyakeerthi S. , Brombacher Aarnout , Leong Christopher
Published: February 2004

As a result of the growing competition in recent years, new trends such as increased product complexity, changing customer requirements and shortening development time have emerged within the product development process (PDP). These trends have added more challenges to the already‐difficult task of quality and reliability prediction and improvement. They have given rise to an increase in the number of unexpected events in the PDP. Traditional tools are only partially adequate to cover these unexpected events. As such, new tools are being sought to complement traditional ones. This paper investigates the use of one such tool, textual data mining for the purpose of quality and reliability improvement. The motivation for this paper stems from the need to handle ‘loosely structured textual data’ within the product development process. Thus far, most of the studies on data mining within the PDP have focused on numerical databases. In this paper, the need for the study of textual databases is established. Possible areas within a generic PDP for consumer and professional products, where textual data mining could be employed are highlighted. In addition, successful implementations of textual data mining within two large multi‐national companies are presented. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.