bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combining ability and performance of three-way maize hybrids for grain yield and resistance to maize lethal necrosis under contrasting environments
Authors: Awata Luka , Ifie Beatrice , Danquah Eric , Jumbo MacDonald Bright , Suresh LM , Gowda Manje , Marchelo-Dragga Philip , Olsen Michael , Prasanna Boddupalli , Tongoona Pangirayi Bernard
Published: March 2022

Combining ability studies have been extensively used to assess gene action responsible for various traits including disease resistance in maize. Some backcross (BC 3 F 2 ) and dihaploid (DH) lines developed through marker assisted selection have not been tested for their yield performances in hybrid combinations. A total of 16 BC 3 F 2 lines and their parental checks and 60 DH lines including lines and their parental checks were crossed to two single cross testers (CML312/CML442 and CML395/CML444) using Line x Tester design. The 152 three-way hybrids generated were evaluated for yield performance and other agronomic traits under artificial MLN inoculation, low nitrogen soil and optimum conditions in Kenya and South Sudan in 2019. Significant genotype, GxE, general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) effects ( p ≤0.01) were detected for grain yield (t/ha) and maize lethal necrosis (MLN) scores. GCA effects were preponderant over SCA effects for most traits. High broad sense and moderate narrow sense heritability estimates for all traits across management options were detected. This implied that these traits could be improved through recurrent selection. DH lines D3, D14, D57 and BC 3 F 2 lines BCL3, BCL5, BCL8 showed desirable GCA effects for MLN resistance and grain yield. DH derived hybrids DH70, DH43, DH18 and DH40; and backcross (BC) derived hybrids BH28 and BH01 demonstrated desirable SCA effects for the same traits. Deployment of these MLN resistant lines into breeding programmes should result into improved MLN resistance and increased grain yields. The superior hybrids will provide desirable options for farmers who continue to experience low average maize yields due to MLN infections.
Screening and characterization of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant Producing Paenibacilus Dendritiformis and its applicability for enhanced oil recovery
Authors: Nayarisseri Anuraj , Khandelwal Ravina , Singh Sanjeev Kumar
Published: March 2022

The biosurfactants produced by microorganisms have high demand from microbial-enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) and they have focused on a chemical surfactant for the past few decades for degrading petro-based pollutants and oil spills due to its non-toxicity and increasing bioavailability. The study aims to identify and screen potential lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by Paenibacillus species employing a design experiment based on RSM. The bacterial culture was isolated from Chilika Lake, India. The data generated from the biosurfactant stability experiments were used to fit a regression model using the parameters such as ph, temp, and salinity to predict the E24 index. R-squared value 0.91 obtained from the ANOVA model explains that the regression model was significant, and the model p-value obtained was < 0.05 and was also statistically significant. Therefore the statistical regression model obtained in the present investigation can predict the E24 index by using any combination of ph, temp, and salinity parameters. The novel isolates obtained in this research were further named Paenibacillus dendritiformis ANSKLAB02 and deposited in GenBank with accession number KU518891. The growth of this species under controlled conditions has a high potential to help in environmental clean-up and is suitable for use in MEOR applications.
Strongly Connected Ramanujan Graphs for Highly Symmetric LDPC Codes
Authors: Al-Hamdani Hussein , Almamori Aqiel , Mohan Seshadri
Published: March 2022

A number of studies focus on Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) codes to ensure reliable data communications. This study proposes an algebraic algorithm to generate strongly connected Ramanujan graphs able to provide highly symmetric LDPC codes with minimized error floor. Several Ramanujan graphs are created using GAP system software to generate a rank-efficient parity-check matrix with fixed-rate LDPC codes. We find that Ramanujan LDPC codes achieve frame error rate and bit error rate on the order of \({10}^{-5}\) and \({10}^{-6}\), respectively. Furthermore, the codes outperform QC LDPC codes and those Ramanujan LDPC codes in literature.
STRANGE DUAL CHAMBER STIMULATION
Authors:   Cardiac Rhythmology Unit, Cardiology Department B, CHU Ibn Sina, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Fadoum Hassan , Idriss Deka Ibrahim ,   Cardiac Rhythmology Unit, Cardiology Department B, CHU Ibn Sina, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Lalla Fatima Chikhi ,   Cardiac Rhythmology Unit, Cardiology Department B, CHU Ibn Sina, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Ibtissam Fellat ,   Cardiac Rhythmology Unit, Cardiology Department B, CHU Ibn Sina, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Mohamed Cherti ,   Cardiac Rhythmology Unit, Cardiology Department B, CHU Ibn Sina, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Published: March 2022

Implantable cardiac devices (pacemaker, ICD, resynchronisation) are increasingly indicated in recent years. Complications secondary to these implants are encountered more frequently.We report the case of a 60 year old patient with a double chamber pacing device, implanted 6 months before her consultation date for a complete AVB.She was referred by her attending physician for exertional dyspnea and lipothymic discomfort following the implantation of the device.Clinical examination revealed no abnormalities. The ECG showed a spontaneous sinus rhythm at 60cpm.The interrogation of the device showed a DDDR pacing mode with the most frequent pacing mode in ASVS found at 80%.The EGMs listed were not consistent with the programmed dual chamber mode. The atrial endocavitary signals are labelled VS and the ventricular ones AP. The change of mode to VVI which should generate a ventricular drive showed us a spontaneous atrial signal coded VS. The AAI mode produces ventricular pacing with AP coded ventriculograms.A reversal of the lead connection at the box level was evoked.The patient has undergone a correct reconnection of the leads to the box with a rhythm at the end of the procedure in DDD.Follow-up telemetry 1 month after reconnection showed atrial and ventricular EGM signals appropriate to the paced and detected chamber.
ANALYSIS OF THE SECONDARY METABOLITES OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA AND THE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS ON PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS
Authors:   Federal College of Education, Technical, Umunze., I. Nwabueze Rose
Published: March 2022

Medicinal plants have assumed the basis of traditional treatment and have proven effective in human health care worldwide. There is an increasing interest in complementary and alternative therapies to treat various illnesses. The continued consumption of antibiotics with little or no impact on bacteria has negatively affected health care delivery. Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a common shrub belonging to the family Asteraceae and a perennial shrub usually cultivated as a homestead vegetable and fodder tree in various parts of Nigeria. The current study examined the effect of bitter leafs phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity on Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. The result of the phytochemical analysis performed on the root and stem bark of V. amygdalina revealed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, tannin, flavonoids, saponins, and phenol. However, the investigation revealed that tannins and phenol were mainly deposited in the plants stem bark. Also, the antimicrobial analysis conducted showed that S. aureus was more vulnerable to the ethanol, acetone, and hot aqueous extracts of V. amygdalina. At the same time. Albicans and P. aeruginosa showed sensitivity on exposure to ethanol and acetone but did not react to the hot aqueous extracts. The study concludes that the observed biological reactions indicated in the aqueous extracts of V. amygdalina validate the traditional application of this plant as an alternative antibiotic.
ASSESSING THE COOKING SKILLS OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Home Economics Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze., C. Ejeabukwa Angel
Published: March 2022

Home economics is an essential part of learning in the colleges of education in the Nigerian higher education landscape. It offers the learners the opportunity to acquire basic home training required in contemporary societies. However, little is known about the cooking potentials of students enrolled in home economics. The present study assessed the cooking skills of home economics students in colleges of education in southeast Nigeria. Ninety-seven students were recruited from home economics departments in colleges of education in the southeast. The respondents completed a self-report measure of cooking skills. The percentage analysis showed that most students (61.11%) enrolled in home economics possess high cooking skills. The findings from the study have implications for increased enrollment in home economics and effective implementation of policies geared towards the development of home economics in the colleges of education in southeast Nigeria.
CORRELATION BETWEEN ADULT LITERACY AND HEALTH PROMOTION BEHAVIOR AMONG ADULTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Adult Education Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu., Ofornagoro Nnaemeka
Published: March 2022

Health-promoting behaviors are an essential component of illness prevention and healthy living. The concept of health promotion behavior and educational literacy skills describes the multidimensional potentialities of literacy for healthy well-being. The present work examines the association between adult literacy and health promotion behavior in rural adults. A convenience sample of two hundred and eleven adults residing in the rural communities of Enugu State, Nigeria, participated in the study. The respondents comprising males and females aged 30 to 65, completed a self-report measure of the adult literacy questionnaire and the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II scale. The finding revealed a significant positive association between the variables.
CORRELATION BETWEEN PRE-RETIREMENT ANXIETY AND AGEING ANXIETY: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF WORKERS IN THE ENUGU STATE CIVIL SERVICE
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundation and Administration Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu., Joy Nkechi Njoku , C. Otuonye Kenneth ,   Department of Sociology Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu.
Published: March 2022

Aging is a fundamental biological process that is inevitable for all living things. It describes a condition of overall change in every aspect of life. Aging anxiety reflects a psychological state of uncertainties, which disrupts well-being if not controlled. In this paper, pre-retirement is assumed to be an essential factor in aging concerns among civil servants. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to assess the correlation between pre-retirement anxiety and aging anxiety. Two hundred and fourteen employees of the Enugu state civil service commission participated in the study. The respondents comprising males and females were randomly pooled from different departments, agencies, and ministries in the state secretariat. They completed a self-report measure of the Aging about Anxiety and the Pre-retirement Anxiety Scale. The finding revealed a significant positive association between the variables.
EFFECT OF ECONOMIC STRESS ON LECTURERS COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN THE POST COVID-19 CLASSROOM
Authors:   Department of Education Economics Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu., Ngozi Christiana Ekeh
Published: March 2022

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic created a considerable impact on the educational system of every society. The prolonged movement restriction had made a significant gap in the academic calendar and caused an unprecedented relapse in learning. More so, the economic impact of the pandemic prompted a change in the socio-economic lifestyle of many people. In particular, the economic stress associated with the coronavirus could be having a devastating impact on teaching and learning in academia. Thus, the present study examined economic stress as a determinant of the lecturers commitment to academic activities in the post-Covid-19 classroom. A convenience sample of one hundred and two respondents pooled from three public tertiary institutions in Enugu State, Nigeria, participated in the survey. They completed a self-report measure of the economic stress scale and lecturer commitment questionnaire. The simple regression analysis performed on the data demonstrated that economic stress positively predicted the lecturers commitment to academic activities. Precisely, the finding revealed that economic stress explained 63.7% of the variation in lecturers commitment to educational activities.
EFFECT OF FARMING INSECURITIES ON FARMING MOTIVATION AMONG FARMERS IN UZO-UWANI, ENUGU STATE OF NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Agriculture Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu., Ezeaku Innocent
Published: March 2022

Food production in Nigeria and other African countries has been hampered by persistent insecurities that cut across all aspects of society. The increasing rate of varying forms of attack in the farmlands has generated considerable concern about farmers motivation to partake in farming. The present paper examined the variation in farmers motivation based on Nigerias growing farming insecurities. The study was conducted in the farming communities of Uzo-uwani in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two hundred and ninety-eight farmers randomly pooled from some volatile communities in the study location participated in the study. The respondents completed self-report measures of farming motivation. The regression analysis conducted on the data revealed a positive interaction between farming insecurities and farming motivation. Thus, the study concluded that farming insecurity is a significant predictor of farming motivation and recommended integrating psychologists and counselors in the fight against farming violence.
EFFECT OF RISING INFLATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL MOTIVATION AMONG THE YOUTH IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Economics Federal College Education, Eha Amufu., Nnorom Uchechukwu
Published: March 2022

Over the years, entrepreneurship has assumed a ubiquitous part of the business ecosystem. Perhaps, it contributes positively to national economies and has been widely considered among the primary engines of economic growth and job creation. Thus, understanding the possible determinants of the variation in entrepreneurial motivation among the youth is vital for helping the government and policy-makers adopt adequate measures to support the creation and development of new ventures. In recent years, the turbulent economic realities in Nigeria dominated by financial criseshave affected entrepreneurship development. Thus, this paper investigated the effect of rising inflation on entrepreneurial motivation among youths in southeast Nigeria. A convenience sample of three hundred and twenty-two undergraduates pooled from five tertiary institutions in the southeast participated in the study. The study results underscored rising inflation in the country as a significant macroeconomic determinant of entrepreneurial motivation among the youths.
EFFECT OF TYPE A BEHAVIORAL PATTERN ON COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL AMONG NIGERIANS
Authors:   Department of SociologyFederal College of Education, Eha Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria., G. Otuonye Kenneth
Published: March 2022

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been widely alleged to be the highest health crisis in many decades. In response to the widespread disease, the World Health Organization and various world governments instituted evidence-based preventive measures to control the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Consequently, there are indications of negligence and deliberate disregard of these measures by most individuals. The present study examined type A behavioral pattern as a personality disposition that could account for the variance in compliance to the COVID-19 safety protocols. A convenience sample of four hundred and forty-eight respondents pooled from different locations in Enugu and Ebonyi states, Nigeria, participated in the study. The result of the simple regression analysis confirmed the hypothesis of the study. Thus, it was concluded that TABP is a significant predictor of compliance to the safety protocols relative to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result provided valuable data for managing the spread of infectious diseases.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AS A PREDICTOR OF CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of English Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu., Onwubuariri Cynthia , N. Anyanwu Mariagoretti ,   Department of English Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu.
Published: March 2022

The English language is an essential element of the educational landscape of Nigeria. It describes the instrument of effective teaching and learning at every academic level. Consequently, communication in the classroom has been fraught with challenges due to numerous reasons. Thus, the purpose of this present study was to examine English proficiency as a scarcely explored variable that could determine the variation in classroom communication in tertiary institutions. A convenience sample of two hundred and thirty undergraduates (n=230) was randomly selected from Enugu and Anambra states as the respondents. Data for the study was collected using a self-report instrument assessing English proficiency and classroom communication. A linear regression model was performed on the data, and the result revealed that English proficiency is a significant predictor of classroom communication. Thus, it is concluded that English proficiency is an essential determinant of student-teacher classroom interaction. The practical implications are discussed.
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIOLOGICAL CONSTITUENTS OF SOME LEAFY VEGETABLES SOLD IN RURAL MARKETS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Biology Federal College of Education, Technical, Umunze., N. Okafor Patience
Published: March 2022

Vegetables are a ubiquitous part of everyday meals in Nigeria and have been widely recognized as an essential source of nutrients and dietary fiber for proper health development and wellbeing. The demand for vegetables has increased considerably in recent years. However, research has linked vegetable intake with various pathogenic bacteria that are of public health concern. The purpose of the current study was to isolate and identify the bacterial composition of bitter leaf, fluted pumpkin, and scent leaf commonly sold at various markets in Anambra State. These bacteria were examined with the standard microbiological methods. The serial dilution technique was applied. The result revealed that the samples collected from different sellers containedvarious microbial loads. Bitter leaf contained a higher load of bacteria, while the pumpkin leaf contained a moderate load of bacteria. The lowest plate count was recorded for the scent leaf. The bacteria isolated from the samples were Bacillus, Pseudomonas species, Erwinia spp, and Streptococcus. Thus, it is concluded that the vegetables sold in the rural markets contain a massive number of bacteria above the world health organization recommendation. Indeed, there should be proper washing of vegetables with clean water and disinfecting the bacteria with sodium chloride to safeguard the health of the final consumer.
PREVALENCE OF HEALTH COMPROMISING BEHAVIORS AMONG TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE ENUGU STATE OF NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Physical and Health Education Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu Physical and Health Education., Onyema Nwogu , Onyekwere Ogechi ,   Department of Physical and Health Education Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu.
Published: March 2022

Health compromising behaviors are detrimental behaviors that have been implicated in increased mortality and morbidity in every society. Although peculiar to all ages, gender, economic and social status. There is a growing indication that risky health behavior is more prevalent in adolescents. Notably, there is no known recent data on health-compromising behavior among adolescents in Enugu state. Thus, the current study examined the prevalence of risky behaviors among tertiary education students in Enugu state. Four hundred and eighty-nine undergraduates pooled from tertiary institutions participated in the study. The participants completed a self-report measure assessing their health-compromising behavior. The result showed physical inactivity 53.7% represented the highest rate of risky behavior identified among the students, followed by alcoholic use with an overall rate of 51.9%. Also, smoking 48.6% and self-medication 43.7% assumed an elevated rate of health risk behavior among the cohort, while unsafe sexual behavior rated 21.4%, and fighting 17% were rated the least prevalent health risky behavior among the students.
POLITICAL DISTRUST AS A PREDICTOR OF ILLEGAL MIGRATION AMONG THE YOUTH IN THE ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Political Science Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze., Nnaemeka Cheta
Published: March 2022

Illegal migration is a global phenomenon that substantially burdens the home and host country and exposes migrants to numerous dangers. The trend is perversive among young people. While researchers have identified multiple reasons for illegal youth migration, disbelieving in the political system has not received much literature attention. The present study examines illegal migration among the youth based on political distrust. Five hundred and twenty-eight youths (n=528) were conveniently selected from different locations in the Anambra States as the respondents. Data for the survey was collected using a self-report measure assessing political distrust and intention to migrate. Linear regression analysis was conducted on the data, and the result showed that political distrust statistically significantly predicted illegal migration among the youth in Anambra State. The study concludes that political distrust is a significant contributory factor in youths irregular emigration in Anambra State.
RESEARCH BEHAVIOR IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UNIVERSITIES AND POLYTECHNICS STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH-EAST OF NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundation and Administration Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu., Omego Uzoma , Onah Paschal ,   Department of Educational Foundation and Administration Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu.
Published: March 2022

Research in Nigerias institutions of higher learning, including the universities and polytechnics, has consistently proved to be below expectation given the importance of research to the growth and development of the country. Although, the constraints impeding the realization of research goals in the higher education ecosystem have mainly been captured in the literature. However, there is a growing concern about the research behavior of scholars in higher education in Nigeria. Thus, the primary purpose of the current study is to compare research behavior between the university and polytechnic lecturers in southeast Nigeria. Ninety-six academic staff pooled from public tertiary institutions in the Enugu and Ebonyi States of Nigeria completed a self-report measure. The mean, standard deviation score, and t-test result revealed a statistically significant difference between the university and polytechnic scholars on research behavior. Thus, the result indicated that university lecturers have more positive research behavior than their polytechnic counterparts.
THE ROLE OF PBWORKS IN ENHANCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WRITING SKILLS
Authors:   Department of English Language Education Federal College Education, Eha Amufu., N. Anyanwu Mariagoretti
Published: March 2022

English is a ubiquitous part of the educational landscape of Nigeria and represents the most crucial subject in the school curriculum. English as a second language in Nigeria has been fraught with several challenges encompassing speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Perhaps, writing skill is a complex part of English that impedes education development in many instances. The present study examined PBworks as an online tool that could enhance the writing skills of undergraduates. Ninety-four undergraduates enrolled in a public higher institution in Enugu state participated in the study. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, and the analysis indicated that PBworks significantly improved writing skills. Also, it was found that the online tool contains features capable of promoting collaborative learning among users.
SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AS A PREDICTOR OF READING CULTURE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of English Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze., I. kpalike Bridget
Published: March 2022

Reading is a ubiquitous part of everyday life and an essential component of the educational ecosystem of every society. However, the reading culture in Nigerias context has been fraught with many challenges, including the ever-increasing innovations in mobile technology. The present study examined smartphone addiction as a variable that could account for variations in reading culture among undergraduates. Five hundred and fifty-two undergraduates enrolled in three public higher education institutions in Anambra State participated in the survey. The respondents completed a self-report measure of the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) and Reading Culture Scale. The simple regression analysis performed on the data revealed smartphone addiction as a positive predictor of reading culture. Indeed, the result showed that smartphone addiction explained 43.1% of the variance in reading culture. The practical implications and recommendations are discussed.
ROLE OF GENDER AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY ON STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARDS STATISTICS
Authors:   Department of Mathematics Federal College of Education, Technical, Umunze., Obienyem Chike
Published: March 2022

Statistics is an essential subject in the educational landscape of Nigeria and a critical topic in the development of scientific reasoning. Perhaps, the students confront statistics with varying attitudes. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the variations in attitude towards statistics based on gender and academic self-efficacy. One hundred and twenty-eight undergraduates pooled from different public universities in the Anambra State of Nigeria participated in the study. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The participants completed a self-report measure of Survey of Attitude toward Statistics (SATS-36), initially developed by Schau (2003), and the College Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (CASES) created by (Owen & Froman, 1988). A multiple regression analysis was performed on the data, and the result established a statistically significant interaction between the independent and dependent variables. It was concluded that gender and academic self-efficacy are essential determinants of the variation in attitude towards statistics. The study recommends that relevant persons consider this interactional effect of the variables.
EVALUATION OF SEXUALITY AND ITS IMPACT ON 80 OUTPATIENTS FOLLOWED FOR A DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Authors:   Laboratoire Des Neurosciences Cliniques et Sante Mentale, Centre Psychiatrique Universitairede Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc., Choujaa Hafsa , ElKardi Salma ,   Laboratoire Des Neurosciences Cliniques et Sante Mentale, Centre Psychiatrique Universitairede Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc., Rsini Hanane ,   Laboratoire Des Neurosciences Cliniques et Sante Mentale, Centre Psychiatrique Universitairede Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc., Agoub Mohamed ,   Laboratoire Des Neurosciences Cliniques et Sante Mentale, Centre Psychiatrique Universitairede Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc., Attouche Nadia ,   Laboratoire Des Neurosciences Cliniques et Sante Mentale, Centre Psychiatrique Universitairede Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc.
Published: March 2022

Sexual disorders are a major part of depression, making patient care difficult to manage by stopping antidepressants due to their unwanted sexual effects. We aim in this study to assess sexual function in patients with a major depressive disorder and study the sociodemographic, clinical, and sexual characteristics associated with sexual dysfunction, through a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study involving 80 outpatients followed in a psychiatric hospital in Ibn RochdUniversity Hospital and having been evaluated through the Female Sexual Function Index (for sexual function) scale and the Hamilton Depression Scale (for the severity of depression).The mean age was 37.1 years with extremes ranging from 18 to 58 years. The majority of women were aged between 29 and 39 years old, having a level of secondary education 53% and 47.5% with average socio-economic conditions. The depression was of medium intensity for most patients (50%), with an average duration of 5.8 months. Marital discord was reported by 48,7% of patients. No patient reported any sexual dysfunction in her partner. Sexual function was impaired in 60% of patients. Sexual desire is the most impaired phase in our patients 77,5%, followed by orgasm disorder among 60% of patients, then sexual dissatisfaction in 53.33% of patients. We found that the alteration of the overall sexual function and other phases were significantly correlated with the severity and duration of the depressive episode but not with the existence of marital discord.Satisfaction with sexual life is an important factor affecting the quality of life. Patients rarely deal with problems in sexual life, so questions about this area of life should not be overlooked during a medical and psychiatric interview.
EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAM ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF STAFF NURSES REGARDING PREVENTION OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT GANDHINAGAR
Authors:   Group Director Nursing Apollo Hospitals., Banerjee CAPT Usha , Mohan Singh Hari ,   Principal, Apollo Institute of Nursing, Gandhinagar (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals)., Patel Vijesh ,   Assistant Professor, Apollo Institute of Nursing, Gandhinagar (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals)., S.S. Morris Basemath ,   Nurse Educator, Apollo Cancer Center Chennai.
Published: March 2022

A pre- experimental study was conducted to assess the to effectiveness of planned teaching program on the knowledge of staff nurses regarding prevention of medication administrative error in selected hospital at Gandhinagar. The general system model was used as conceptual framework. A quantitative approach with pre- experimental study design was used to achieve the objectives of the study. The sample consisted of 45 from selected areas of Gandhinagar The purposive sampling techniques was used to collect the sample. The Result show that there is significant effect on knowledege of staff nurses regarding prevention of medication administrative error. This study therefore, offers an encouraging. The mean and SD of pre-test was 5.725 and 16.25 whereas the mean and SD of posttest was 1.3957 and 1.1036 Thet value was 0.05. The study reveals that the effectiveness of planned teaching program on the knowledge of staff nurses regarding prevention of medication administrative error in selected hospital at Gandhinagar has maximun effect and Staff nurses can to improove the knolwdge other topics.
SOME NEW SELENIATO DERIVATIVES AND ADDUCTS ORGANOSTANIC CONTAINING SNR2 RESIDUES (R=ME, BU, TBU) AND HALOSTANNIC: SYNTHESIS, INFRARED AND 119SN NMR STUDIES
Authors:   Universite Cheikh Anta Diop, Faculte des Sciences et Techniques, Departement de Chimie, Dakar, Senegal., Diallo Waly , Traore Bocar ,   Universite Cheikh Anta Diop, Faculte des Sciences et Techniques, Departement de Chimie, Dakar, Senegal., Seye Dame ,   Universite Iba Der Thiam, UFR des Scienceset Technologie, Departerment de Physique-Chimie, de Thies, Senegal., Abdou Khadir Diop Cheikh ,   Universite Cheikh Anta Diop, Faculte des Sciences et Techniques, Departement de Chimie, Dakar, Senegal., Sidibe Mamadou ,   Universite Cheikh Anta Diop, Faculte des Sciences et Techniques, Departement de Chimie, Dakar, Senegal.
Published: March 2022

Seven new selenato and hydrogenoselenatoadducts and derivativesorganostannic containing SnR2 (R=Me, Bu) residues, SnR2Cl2 (R=Bu, tBu)andhalostannic containing SnCl2 molecule have been synthesizedin methanol or ethanol solution in room temperature or at reflux. The complexes have been studied by infrared and 119Sn NMR spectroscopies.The suggested structuresfor the organotin (IV) compounds are discrete or dimer in which the seleniateligandsaremonodentate (for one of them) and monochelating or bichelating for the others SnR2Cl residues aretetrahedral and SnR2 residues are linear.Then, in the case of halostannic adducts, the suggested structuresare based in the process of an oxydation of tin (II) atom to tin (IV) atom. The initial SnCl2molecule become SnCl4. A dimerization of the molecule formular and rearrangementhave been considered, giving an ionic structure with one cation component and one molecule component stabilized by the ammonium cation. When the ammonium cations in hydrogen bonds are involved, supramolecular architectures may be obtained.
CRISPR-CAS9, THE GENETIC SCISSOR
Authors:   Mahidol University International Demonstration School., Mcfadden Mersey , Laohasiripanya Napas ,   Mahidol University International Demonstration School.
Published: March 2022

In the modern society, gene editing technology is a part of our lives. Genome editing refers to a series of technologies that allow doctors to manipulate an organisms DNA. These technologies allow for the addition, removal, or modification of genetic material at specific parts in the genome.Therefore, it is crucial to understand the process and the influence of it. In this study, our main focus will be on the gene editing technology named CRISPR-Cas9, which is short for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. The CRISPR-Cas9 system is connected with the protein 9. The medical society is thrilled about this technology because it is more time efficient, more precise, and more inexpensive than other methods. In this paper, we will start with general information about the CRISPR-Cas9 system then move on to a more complex concept. For instance, what will happen if CRISPR modifies non-targeted genes, how CRISPR can assist in curing disease, and the relationship of CRISPR and Covid-19 vaccine. Moreover, we will discuss how CRISPR is associated with the world in the topic of positive and negative effects as well as enhancement in the future.
EFFECT OF LOAD ON GAIT
Authors:   Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Government Thanjavur Medical College & Hospital, Thanjavur, India., S. Suganthi , G.K Scindia ,   Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Madurai Medical College & Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai, India.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Material Handling is one of the major activities performed by the workforce in the present scenario in industries. Our study aims to do the experiment with 22 different subjects and to collect the data using MiniSun IDEEA3 Gait Analysis instrument and to analyse the parameters Speed, EE and Stride length and find preventable measures to reduce fall risk. Material and Methods: Gait analysis experiment has been done with the subject with backpack and double pack with load of 5 kg and 10 kg. In the Industrial scenario, from construction site to cement industry, workers are carrying the load from one place to another. For instance, the typical scenario includes the transferring the load in backpack. All experiments were done in the institutegymnastic. Our study methodology deals with the conditions of experimentation, how sensors, recorder and sub recorder attached to subject body and how its working. This includes subject experiment conditions such as subject is walking on even surface and stairs with 5 kg backpack, 10 kg backpack and 5 kg double pack. When subject walks, data gets collected in recorder from sub recorder through wirelessly. Results: When subject walks with 10 kg backpack load gait parameters shows the worst condition i.e. prone to fall. However, if 10 kg backpack load distributed to 5 kg each side front and rear i.e. called double pack result shows a reliable change i.e. a safe limit to prevent the fall risk. So rather than preferring a backpack, double pack would be recommendable to prevent fall risk. The reason behind speed reduction is shorter steps with carrying load as compare to no load, which fails to maintain minimum unimpaired walking speed 55m/min. But greater than 75 m/min suggested to exceptional life expectancy. But not prove to be best in reduced fall risk while carrying. When load increases, speed get decreases, energy expenditure increases, stride length decreases. These all-gait parameters indicate a significant change that is the major cause of fall during manual material handling in industries. Conclusion: So those with high BMI if carry material in manual material handling industries, the Speed and EE will be major and considerable factor to fall. Thus Speed and energy expenditure needs to be investigated with Influence of walking speed, external load, energy expenditure and power on gait characteristics, to find the relationship between the risk of injury to kinematic changes due to external load on speed, energy expenditure and power.
COMPARISON OF LIVE BIRTH RATE IN IVF PATIENTS WITH SEVERE OATS AND NORMOZOOSPERMIC IN MALE FACTOR INFERTILITY
Authors:   Jr. Embryologist, Radha Hospital and Candor IVF Centre, Surat , Gujarat, India., Vadher Karan , Bhatiya Ankita ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Smt.L.P.Patel Institite of Medical Laboratory Technology, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Guajart, Anand., Thakkar Minal ,   Professor, Shree P.M.Patel Paramedical College of Science & Technology, Anand, Gujarat, India., Borkhataria Bhavana ,   Sr. Embryologist, Radha Hospital and Candor IVF Centre,Surat , Gujarat, India., Dameliya Jaydev ,   Gynaecologist, Radha Hospital and Candor IVF Centre,Surat , Gujarat, India.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Infertility is defined as the inability of couples to have a baby after one year of regular unprotected intercourse, affecting 10-15 percent of couples. Aims & objective: The present study aimed to compare of live birth rate in IVF patients with severe OATS and Normozoospermic in male factor infertility. Methods: It is retrospective case record review of patients undergoing ICSI from 2018-2020 in a specialty fertility center. Infertile patients presenting at the Radha Hospital, CANDOR IVF Center, Surat were diagnosed for the study. Sample of male partner was diagnosed for different sperm parameters and select Normozoospermic and severe OATS patients. Results: Total 100 infertile patients were considered for study, out of which 50 were or Normozoospermic and 50 patients with Severe OATS. The Fertilization Rate ( 95% and 87.5%) , Blastocyte Rate(67.5% and 58.8%) , Implantation Rate (39.9% and 28.9%), Pregnancy Rate (64% and 58%), Missed Abortion Rate (16% and 8%), Live Birth Rate (32.9% and 21.9%) in Normozoospermic and in severe OATS patients. Conclusion: This study concludes, Fertilization Rate, Blastocyst rate, Pregnancy Rate, implantation Rate & Live Birth Rate are Slightly or mild higher in Normozoospermic compare to Severe OATS. While Missed Abortion Rate is higher in severe OATS. Overall, a negative relationship is observed between semen quality (Severe OATS) and Fertlization Rate, Blastocyst Rate, Pregnancy rate, Implantation Rate, Missed Abortion Rate and Live Birth rate.
APPLICATION OF LEAN MANUFACTURING TOOLS AND ICT TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY LEVELS AND REDUCE COSTS IN THE BREWING INDUSTRY IN ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Authors:   Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/I.T.Ensenada, Ensenada Baja California, Mexico., Romero Samaniego Elizabeth , Armando Villareal Gonzalez Raul ,   Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/I.T.Ensenada, Ensenada Baja California, Mexico., Jose Garcia Avila Hector ,   Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/I.T.Ensenada, Ensenada Baja California, Mexico., Carlos Leal Nodal Juan ,   Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/I.T.Ensenada, Ensenada Baja California, Mexico., Manuel Esponiza Figueroa Juan ,   Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/I.T.Ensenada, Ensenada Baja California, Mexico., Lopez Rodriguez Rogelio ,   Facultad de Ingenieria y Negocios, San Quintin, Baja California, Mexico.
Published: March 2022

This investigation was prepared to evaluate productivity levels because in 2018 there were low rates due to inadequate planning in the manufacturing stages of a brewing industry, located in the city of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Starting in 2019 and 2020, even with the presence of Covid19, productivity rates increased. Said increase in productivity was due to the application of lean manufacturing tools, such as the Value Flow Map (MFV), Kanban and Kaizen, managing to generate an efficient fluid process, and thereby increasing levels of competitiveness. In addition, an automated system was used using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to control time and improve the flow of the production process. With the analysis of the aforementioned tools, the stages of the production lines with the highest incidence of causes that caused, in certain manufacturing stages, poor productive performance of personnel and machinery were determined, indicating levels less than 50% and thus costs of production increased, generating great concern in the directive, managerial and supervisory personnel. In addition to the lean manufacturing analysis, an automated system was designed and applied, controlled by ICT, to help detect when the process flow was not optimal, indicating the moments in which the machines performed technical stoppages and stopped the production line. The investigation was carried out in 2020, even with the presence of Covid19, the industry where the analysis was carried out continued operating normally with the safety and hygiene protocols.
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF PPKM, 5 M AND VACCINATION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REDUCING COVID-19 CASES IN DKI JAKARTA
Authors:   Research Scholar, Public Administration, Faculty Of Economics And Business, EsaUnggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia., Dwi Putranti Puspita , Cholifihani Muhammad ,   Lecturer, Public Administration, Faculty Of Economics And Business, EsaUnggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia., Puspita Dewi Maya ,   Lecturer, Public Administration, Faculty Of Economics And Business, EsaUnggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia., R. Hidayat Yahya ,   Lecturer, Public Administration, Faculty Of Economics And Business, EsaUnggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia., S. Bratakusumah Deddy ,   Lecturer, Public Administration, Faculty Of Economics And Business, EsaUnggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Published: March 2022

DKI Jakarta is one of the areas that has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia. The central government and local governments are trying to make various efforts and policies to deal with Covid-19. Various policies and efforts have been made by the DKI Jakarta government to control the spread of Covid-19. The Government Policy timeline, including the Implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM), Policies for washing hands, wearing masks, maintaining distance, avoiding crowds and maintaining a distance (5M) and vaccination policies. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of effective policy implementation on the reduction of positive cases. This study uses a quantitative method with stratified random sampling. The results showed that the implementation of the PPKM, 5 M and vaccination policies had a positive and significant impact on the decline in cases in DKI Jakarta.The managerial implication in this case is that improving the quality of these factors is the basis that must be met by the Government, and it requires a response, quick and maximum action, also by developing collaboration and strengthening the structure of the bureaucracy.
DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY
Authors:   Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research., Leleesh Mayanglambam , Somani Rani ,   Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research., Kumar Dilip ,   Associate Director, Max Lab, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi-India., Basu Payel ,   Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research., Renuka Oinam ,   Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research., Thanglienzo Grace ,   Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research., Kumar Sarath ,   Associate Director, Max Lab, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi-India.
Published: March 2022

Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a group of permanent and progressive disorders affecting movement and posture that result from injury or insult to the developing brain. It is the most common motor disability of childhood, with a worldwide incidence of 1.5 to 3 per 1000 live births. Children with cerebral palsy posses a significant higher risk of dental disease due to the greater difficulty for them to perform effective oral hygiene and care. Dentists dealing with them should possess thorough knowledge of this condition and their implications in order to formulate safe and effective dental preventive and treatment plans.This article will help the dentist to understand all the aspects related to the dental management of patients with cerebral palsy and apply it in clinical practice.
A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCES AND QUALITY OF LEARNING RECEIVED BY DISTANT LEARNERS IN TIME OF COVID - 19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Faculty, Dr. Ramon De Santos National High School., D. Constante Rhodel , B. Austria Angela ,   Faculty, Dr. Ramon De Santos National High School., C. Tiniola Reyna ,   Faculty, Dr. Ramon De Santos National High School.
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has a tremendous effect on many aspects of human lives and turns the normal and usual way of living into a new normal. The new normal in education brought new and strange experiences in the academe due to the sudden closure of school which led to the mandatory implementation of distance learning. In this regard, this study was conducted to explore the learning experiences and the quality of learning as perceived by the distant learners. The purposive sampling technique was utilized by the researchers and identified 25 junior high school students where data had been collected. Considering the safety protocols and the participants of the study which are minors, the data were collected from recorded interviews using messenger and audio recording applications. Experiences encountered by distant learners, learning strategies to cope with distant learning, and Quality of learning acquired based on the perception of distant learners were the themes that emerged in the study. This study showed that distance learning provides learners with new and unique learning experiences that the students must adapt to. Adaptation of learners in the demand of distance learning has been achieved by the learners through individual learning strategies and relied on the support given by friends and members of the family. Furthermore, the study also revealed that the quality of learning that students acquired in distance learning are not comparable with the quality of learning acquired by the students in physical or face-to-face classes. Results of this study convey that educational institutions may consider recalibrating the strategies in giving quality education in distance learning that could equate if not surpass the quality of learning that students acquired in the face-to-face learning setup.