bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Research of anti-GAD and anti-IA2 autoantibodies by ELISA test in a series of Moroccan pediatric patients with diabetes type 1
Authors: Belhiba O , Aadam Z , Jeddane L , Saile R , Salih ALJ H , Bousfiha AA , Jennane F 
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Type I diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease with a prediabetic, asymptomatic period characterized by the selective destruction of insulin-producing β cells. During the pre-clinical phase, various auto-antibodies are generated against several beta cell antigens such as anti glutamate acid decarboxylase (Anti-GAD), anti tyrosine phosphatase (Anti-IA2). Today, the coupled detection of Anti-IA2 with that of Anti-GAD proves its great importance in the diagnosis and prediction of type 1 diabetes. The combined positivity for both antibodies has a specificity and a positive predictive value of 100%.
Objectives: In this work, we evaluate the diagnostic value of anti-GAD and anti-IA2 antibodies in a series based on 78 Moroccan subjects initially under 16, suspected T1D.
Results and Discussion: Our series consists mainly of 74% of newly diagnosed patients for T1D and 26% of confirmed diagnostic patients, of whom 52% are females. The mean age of diagnosis is 7 ± 4 years, the mean of HbA1c at the time of diagnosis is 11.63 ± 2.16%, and the percentage of family history in our series is 69%. The proportion of positive results for anti-IA2 antibodies and anti-GAD antibodies are, respectively, 76.92% and 62.82%, and 52.56% of patients are positive for both auto-antibodies. This study confirms that anti-GAD and anti-IA2 auto-antibodies assays can detect patients early and the autoantibodies can persist several years after diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
Conclusion: This study confirmed the diagnosis and classification of T1D (type 1A) in 87.18% of patients, and we reported that the prevalence of anti-GAD and anti-IA2 is higher in girls than in boys.
Keywords: Type 1 diabetes; autoimmunity; autoantibodies; anti-GAD; anti-IA2; ELISA; classification.
Capacity assessment for provision of quality sexual reproductive health and HIV-integrated services in Karamoja, Uganda
Authors: Marotta Claudia , Lochoro Peter , Pizzol Damiano , Putoto Giovanni , Mazzucco Walter , Saracino Annalisa , Monno Laura , Di Gennaro Francesco , Ictho Jerry 
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are crucial global health issues. Uganda continues to sustain a huge burden of HIV and AIDS.
Methods: A cross-sectional health facility-based assessment was performed in November and December 2016 in Karamoja Region, northern Uganda. All the 126 health facilities (HFs) in Karamoja, including 5 hospitals and 121 Health Centers (HCs), covering 51 sub-counties of the 7 districts were assessed. We assessed the capacity of a) leadership and governance, b) human resource, c) service delivery, d) SRH and HIV service integration and e) users satisfaction and perceptions.
Results: 64% of the established health staffing positions were filled leaving an absolute gap of 704 units in terms of human resources. As for service delivery capacity, on 5 domains assessed, the best performing was basic hygiene and safety measures in which 33% HCs scored “excellent”, followed by the presence of basic equipment. The level of integration of SRH/HIV services was 55.56%.
Conclusion: HFs in Karamoja have capacity gaps in a number of health system building blocks. Many of these gaps can be addressed through improved planning. To invest in improvements for these services would have a great gain for Uganda.
Keywords: Quality Sexual Reproductive Health; HIV-Integrated Services; Karamoja, Uganda.
Título en español.
Authors: Héctor M. Lugo  , Juan Colom  , Rafael Pietri  
Published: October 2020

Se identificaron los minerales caolín e ilita en la fracción arcilla del suelo Alonso. La concentración relativa del caolín sobre la ilita, en la fracción de 2 a 0.2 µ fue siempre mayor de 2:1 a través de todo el perfil. En la fracción fina (< 0.2 µ), la razón de caolín a ilita fue alrededor de 1:1 para los primeros 3 pies de profundidad, predominando la ilita en las profundidades más bajas. El contenido total de potasio en la fracción menor de 0.2 µ correspondió bien con el patrón de variación en el contenido de ilita. Se identificó la ilita como la única fuente mineral del potasio nativo en el suelo Alonso.
Título en español.
Authors: Manuel Soldevila  , Ismael Carlo  , Ramón F. Pérez  
Published: October 2020

En varios estudios conducidos durante los períodos inicial y de engorde con aves asaderas, y durante los períodos inicial y de crecimiento con aves de líneas ponedoras, niveles tan altos como 20 por ciento de miel de caña en dietas prácticas fueron utilizados satisfactoriamente por las aves. Se discutieron las variaciones observadas en los diferentes estudios. En este estudio se usó aserrín como camada, asignándose un área promedio de 0.19 m. 2 por ave, o sea, el doble de lo que generalmente se recomienda para condiciones (0.09 m. 2) comerciales. En esas condiciones, el nivel de un 20 por ciento de miel en la dieta causó una camada compacta y el de un 15 por ciento una semi-compacta. Estos resultados indican que de usarse una densidad poblacional equivalente a la que se acostumbra comericalmente, los niveles de un 15 y un 10 por ciento de miel en la dieta hubiesen causado una camada compacta. Es necesario determinar cual es el nivel máximo económico de miel en la dieta que no causa una camada compacta antes de poder hacer recomendaciones definitivas sobre el particular en el caso de las dietas de las aves para asar. Se evaluaron los datos en cuanto al costo del alimento y su relación con la eficiencia de su utilización. Se discutió la inconsistencia de ciertos datos obtenidos en experimentos previos y se describió una nueva técnica para la incorporación homogénea de la miel.
Studies on the Ribose-5-Phosphatase of Sugarcane
Authors: Kumar Ashok , Alexander Alex G. 
Published: October 2020

A study has been made of ribose-5-phosphatase in sugarcane. The enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribose-5-phosphate to yield free ribose and phosphoric acid. The enzyme was extracted from fresh leaf tissues of 7-month old sugarcane grown in sand culture. Fractionation of cane extracts with ammonium sulfate showed that most of the enzyme was precipitated between 35 to 60 percent saturation. The richest source was spindle tissue. Leaves + 1 and + 2 were employed for studying the enzyme's properties. Dialysis up to 72 hours against several changes of distilled water had no appreciable effect on the phosphatase activity. Optimum pH was 5.5 and the Km was 2.5 X 10-3 moles of ribose-5-phosphate per liter. Good resolution of the enzyme and other protein constituents was obtained by gel filtration on Sephadex G-200. Molybdenum and tungsten inhibited at low concentrations. Molybdenum at 0.1 µmole and tungsten at 1 µmole per ml. severely inhibited the enzyme's action. Inhibition was reversed at higher concentrations. Molybdenum action was specific. Inhibition was lost during prolonged dialysis. It is proposed that ribose-5-phosphatase is a distinctly different enzyme than the other acid phosphatases previously reported for sugarcane. It appears to be functional in the CO2 fixation pathway elucidated by Calvin.
Students' Preference for Online Course in Iran and Ghana: A Conjoint Analysis
Authors: Iddris Faisal , Rouis Sana , Reza Shahrokhi Mohamed 
Published: October 2020

There is now intense competition among tertiary education providers due to proliferation of private and public universities offering online and offline courses. The role of marketing is becoming more important among universities as competition in the environment is getting more intense. One main approach that can facilitate the universities marketing activities is understanding what determines students' online course preference. This study aims at examining the factors that influence student's preference for online education. The purpose of this research is two fold: to investigate the number of attributes that are important for a student in opting for pursuing online course and to help universities marketing effort and the understanding of what determines a student's preference for online education. Conjoint analysis was used to investigate the number of attributes in prospective students in Ghana and Iran. The results indicate that the four most important determinants of preference for online course were course suitability, quality of teaching, quality of the course and library services which are important for education strategist to consider when developing and rolling out marketing campaigns and programmes.
Keywords: Online education; Course selection; Conjoint analysis
Geological Evidence of Shoreline Erosion and Mitigation Challenges
Authors: Woode Anthony , Amoah David Kwame 
Published: October 2020

A survey was carried out along parts of the coastal stretch of Accra, the capital of Ghana, to determine the existence andthe extent of erosion. The survey was also to determine the effectiveness of the engineering solutions that have been put inplace. Coastal land forms as evidence of erosion were identified during the field survey. These include landslides of steepcoastal cliffs, coastal caves and arches, retreat of coastal cliffs, headlands, stacks and sand dunes. These pieces of evidenceconfirm earlier findings that the coastal shoreline of Accra is being eroded. The extent of erosion, however, is high in soft rocks and low in hard rocks. Several coastal protection measures have been put in place to address the effects of erosion by the sea waves and currents. These include revetments, jetties, ripraps and beach nourishment. Some of the mitigation measures however have shown signs of failure. The signs include rusted metal basket supporting cobbles of gabions, jetties causing down-current erosion of shoreline cliffs, and reduction in coconut population along the shoreline owing to human activities, such as sand winning and diseases attacks. Sand winning along the shore is lowering shoreline morphology and enhancing sea transgression and the destruction of coastal structures.
Keywords: Erosion; Coastal landform; Coastal protection; Revetments; Shoreline morphology
The Effects of Performance Appraisal on Lecturers’ Productivity: Evidence from Koforidua Polytechnic
Authors: Addy Elizabeth , Dzisi Smile 
Published: October 2020

The significance of performance appraisal as a major and pivotal human resource activity required for the growth, development and success of any organization can hardly be overemphasized. Unfortunately, in most public sector organizations, this fundamental activity is not given due importance. The ultimate corollary of this scenario appears in the shape of slow progress and lower productivity of the employees and of the organization as a whole. It is therefore important for organizations to have a performance improvement plan as a guide to where we are now, wherewe want to be and how we will get there. The study looks at the performance appraisal process, compliance by lecturers and its effects on lecturer productivity at Koforidua Polytechnic. . Data was obtained from staff (79) and students (470) of Koforidua Polytechnic usingstratified sampling technique. The study revealed that the performance appraisal process in Koforidua Polytechnic is closely linked to sound policies that conform to standards.The study indicated that performance appraisals have not mproved lecturer’s productivity from the perspective of students which is in contrast with appraisal reports generated from2006 to 2010. The resolution to this controversy lies in providing adequate feedback to students as management takes action on students’ concerns. This paper also revealed the extent to which performance appraisal by students has affected lecturer’s productivity with analysis onits importance to the polytechnic, strengths and weaknesses and as well provided improvement measures.
Keywords: Performance appraisal; Productivity; Employee; Effectiveness; Organization.
Assessing the Strength of Lightweight Concrete using Oil Palm Shells (OPS) as Coarse Aggregates
Authors: Asinor Adamtey Simon , Anim Ofosu Samuel 
Published: October 2020

The usage of concrete spans the length of civilization and in modern day construction environment, concrete remains one of its major materials. As a result of high cost of construction and construction materials especially in Ghana and other developing countries in West Africa, different efforts have been made to find alternative local building materials to substitute wholly or partly some of the constituents of concrete. This paper looks at the potential of oil palm shells (OPS) as coarse aggregate in lightweight concrete by mainly assessing the compressive strength of OPS concrete and also establish the best mix ratio for OPS concrete. The coarse aggregate of the mix ratios 1:2:4 and 1:3:6 were replaced with OPS and their densities and compressive strengths determined on the 7th, 21st and 28th days of the concrete maturity. It was found that OPS can be used to replace coarse aggregate up to 75% in 1:2:4 mix ratio and up to 50% in 1:3:6 mix ratio. It is therefore recommended that the best mix ratios are 1:2:2:2 and 1:3:3:3. Single storey residential buildings, offices and footbridges are some of the recommended structures that OPS concrete could be suitable for.
Keywords: Lightweight concrete; oil palm shell aggregates; density; concrete cubes; concrete maturity
EDITORIAL MEMBERS
Authors: Dwomoh Frank Agyen 
Published: October 2020

Editor-in-ChiefProf. (Mrs.) Smile DzisiKoforidua Technical University, GhanaManaging EditorDr. Frank Agyen DwomohKoforidua Technical University, Ghana

Editorial Advisors
Prof. Christopher SelvarajahSwinbume University of Technology, AustraliaProf. Mathew TsamenyiBirmingham University, UKProf. Ndao MomarMcGill University, CanadaProf. Raghavan VijayaMcGill University, CanadaProf. P.R. BanerjeeLondon Col. of Management Studies, LondonDr. Joel Osarcar BarimaLondon Col. of Management Studies, LondonDr. P. R. DattaLondon Col. of Management Studies, LondonDr. Rosemond BooheneUniversity of Cape Coast, GhanaProf. Benjamin SimpsonMcGill University, Canada Prof. Agnes KhooUniversity of Leeds, UK Prof. Mawutor AvokeUniversity of Education, Winneba, GhanaProf. D. Kofi MerekuUniversity of Education Winneba, Ghana

Dr. William Gyedu-Asiedu
Koforidua Technical University, Ghana Dr. Joseph Onumah- MensahUniversity of Ghana, GhanaDr. Angelina O. DanquahUniversity of Ghana, GhanaDr. George Owusu-DapaahKumasi Technical University, GhanaDr. Patricia Owusu-DarkoKumasi Technical University, GhanaDr. J. B. Hayfron-AcquahKwame Nkrumah University of Science andTechnology, Ghana

Dr. John Bonney
Koforidua Technical University, GhanaDr. Albert Kojo SunnuKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GhanaDr. Frank BamfoKoforidua Technical University, GhanaDr. K. Owusu AcheampongKoforidua Technical University, Ghana

Dr. Mawuko Dza
Koforidua Technical University, Ghana

Dr. John Owusu
Koforidua Technical University, Ghana

Mr. Samuel Antwi
Koforidua Technical University, Ghana Editorial AssistantsMrs. Patricia CrentsilMr. Solomon Ernest MensahMr. Emmanuel D.TettehMr. Emmanuel Opoku Debrah
Factors Affecting the Use of Andragogical Principles in Adult Education Programs in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Bakare Tewo V. 
Published: October 2020

The argument that adults deserve to be treated differently in the teaching/learning milieu has been brought to the forefront by many researchers and adult educators, spearheaded by Malcolm Knowles’ notion of andragogy. Knowles asserted that adults require certain conditions to learn. Generally, literature has also supported the idea that teaching adults should be approached differently from that of adolescents. There are several adult education programs in the Lagos State of Nigeria. This study examined the level of awareness of, and factors that affect the use of andragogical principles in these programs; facilitators and learners’ perception of their roles in teaching/learning, as well as method used. Some 361 participants from six different Adult Education programs and 132 facilitators were used for the study. Interviews and Sit-in-observations, together with the questionnaire, were used to gather data. Chi-squared statistical analysis revealed that facilitators were mostly aware of, but did not make use of andragogical principles in helping adults to learn due to several factors. Suggestions made for improvement include that appropriate training for adult educators be encouraged, as well as expanded use of technology to facilitate adult learning towards national development.
PENGAJARAN ANAK DALAM PERSPEKTIF HADITS (Implementasi Rasulullah dalam Mendidik Anak)
Authors: Yani Maryani 
Published: October 2020

Konsep pengajaran anak dalam Islam ialah usaha untuk membimbing dan mengembangkan potensi manusia secara optimal agar dapat digunakan dalam memerankan dirinya sebagai pengabdi dan khalifah Allah SWT yang setia Kegiatan mengajar dan mendidik anak sesuai dengan Al-Qur’an dan Sunnah Rasul secara implisit merupakan amalan jariah, bagi orang tua, guru dan aktivis.
Kegiatan mendidik anak sesuai dengan Al-Qur’an dan Sunnah Rasul tersebut merupakan suatu ilmu yang diambil manfaatnya oleh orang lain, dalam hal ini di ambil manfaatnya oleh kalangan anak-kanak. Orang tua dan guru mengajar dan anak menjadi mengerti karenanya. Sedangkan bagi anak dengan pendidikan tersebut akan membentuk menjadi anak muslim yang shalih shalihah.
BUDAYA MADRASAH DALAM PENERAPAN MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Sumarto Sumarto 
Published: October 2020

Budaya madrasah memiliki perbedaan, karena budaya madrasah memiliki ciri-ciri khusus dibandingkan dengan sekolah yaitu dalam kepemimpinan berbasis nilai dan pengembangan mutu madrasah adalah konsep lembaga pendidikan yang berbasis agama Islam, keberadaannya muncul dikarenakan hasrat kuat masyarakat Islam untuk berperan serta dalam pendidikan dan motivasi keagamaan yang kuat dari para orang tua untuk meningkatkan pendidikan agama anak-anaknya dibandingkan dengan bersekolah di sekolah umum pada biasanya serta adanya anggapan di masyarakat bahwa menyekolahkan anak perempuannya di madrasah merasa lebih aman dengan kata lain madrasah dianggap sebagai benteng moral bagi siswa-siswinya. Begitu juga dengan mata pelajaran yang diperoleh oleh para siswa-siswinya tidak hanya mendapatkan pelajaran agama sebagai ciri khas dari madrasah tetapi juga mendapatkan mata pelajaran umum sebagaimana di sekolah umum biasanya.
Budaya madrasah merupakan bagian dari penerapan manajemen pendidikan Islam, karena manajemen pendidikan Islam adalah suatu proses pemanfaatan sumber daya yang dimiliki (umat Islam, lembaga pendidikan atau lainnya), baik perangkat keras maupun lunak. Pemanfaatan tersebut dilakukan melalui kerja sama dengan orang lain secara efektif, efesien dan produktif untuk mencapai kebahagian dan kesejahteraan baik di dunia maupun di akhirat. Dalam tulisan ini disampaikan bagaimana budaya madrasah dalam penerapan manajemen pendidikan Islam.
PELAKSANAAN ASURANSI PENDIDIKAN DALAM HUKUM EKONOMI SYARIAH
Authors: Nasution Sukri 
Published: October 2020

Menurut fatwa No. 21/DSN-MUI/X/2001 tentang pedoman umum asuransi syariah: pengertian asuransi syariah (ta’mim, takaful, tadhamun) adalah usaha saling melindungi dan tolong-menolong di antara sejumlah orang/pihak melalui investasi dalam bentuk asset dan atau tabarru’ yang memberikan pola pengembalian untuk menghadapi risiko tertentu melalui akad yang sesuai dengan syariah. Takaful dalam pengertian fiqh muamalah adalah jaminan sosial di antara sesama muslim, sehingga antara satu dengan yang lainnya bersedia saling menanggung resiko. Kesediaan “menanggung” resiko pada hakikatnya nmerupakan wujud tolong menolong atas dasar kebaikan (tabarru’) untuk meringankan beban penderitaan saudaranya yang tertimpah musibah.
Oleh karena itu, asuransi pendidikan merupakan salah satu solusi yang tepat dalam menangani financial dalam pendidikan. Produk syariah terutama asuransi syariah mempunyai daya tarik tersendiri, dikarenakan akad-akad yang ditawarkan dalam produk syariah sesuai dengan hukum Islam. Asuransi syariah menjadi salah satu solusi untuk mendapatkan jaminan di berbagai produk asuransi misalnya salah satunya asuransi pendidikan. Kemudian dalam asuransi syariah harus bebas dari gharar, maisir dan riba.Namun masyarakat Indonesia masih banyak yang awam tentang asuransi, bahkan ada sebagian masyarakat yang mengangggap asuransi sama dengan perjudian, baik itu asuransi syariah maupun asuransi konvensional. Dalam tulisan ini, penulis menjelaskan tentang asuransi pendidikan dalam hukum ekonomi syariah.
MOTIVASI KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA GURU
Authors: Gani Abdul 
Published: October 2020

Motivasi merupakan suatu dorongan yang mengubah energi dalam diri seseorang dalam bentuk aktivitas nyata untuk mencapai tujuan tertentu. Fungsi motivasi menurut Oemar Hamalik dalam Martinis 2003 meliputi sebagai berikut; Mendorong timbulnya kelakukan atau suatu perbuatan. Tanpa motivasi maka tidak akan timbul sesuatu perbuatan seperti belajar.Motivasi berfungsi sebagai pengarah, artinya mengarahkan perbuatan untuk pencapaian tujuan yang diinginkan. Motivasi sebagai penggerak, besar kecilnya motivasi akan menentukan cepat atau lambatnya suatu pekerjaan
Guru yang mengajar perlu meningkatkan kinerjanya dalam mengajar dan mendidik di sekolah, sedangkan kinerja itu sendiri didefinisikan sebagai ”fungsi dari motivasi, kecakapan dan persepsi permainan”. Kinerja adalah hasil kerja secara kualitas dan kuantitas yang dicapai seseorang dalam melaksanakan tugasnya sesuai dengan tanggung jawab yang diberikan kepadanya. Keberhasilan belajar siswa menjadi sasaran utama penyelenggaraan pendidikan dan pembelajaran di sekolah. Ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi keberhasilan siswa. Slameto menjelaskan bahwa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi belajar banyak jenisnya, tetapi dapat digolongkan menjadi 2 golongan saja yaitu intern dan faktor ekstern.
PERSPEKTIF ISLAM TENTANG TABARRUJ DALAM PENAFSIRAN PARA ULAMA
Authors: Umar M. Hasbi , Yusra Abrar 
Published: October 2020

The source of religious unrest, especially Islam, regarding the development of women's movements in the world is concerning the norms of appearance, especially the norms of dress. In reality now, almost all women's movements, commonly called the feminism movement, always voiced the right for women to have a career outside the home. Islam does not forbid it, but the impact of the appeal is the fading culture of the Indonesian Islamic community which does not justify women leaving the house without their husband's permission, and without urgent needs. The purpose of this research is to find out how the understanding of tabarruj in the hadith, examine the quality of the hadith, and to find out how the understanding of the hadith in the book of shari?ah about the adab dress for women.
The results of the study explained that the tabarruj in the hadith is a style of dress or attitude of women who deliberately attract the attention of others when he comes out of his house, showing the beauty of his face, body and jewelry, using fragrances to get praise from others. Among the traditions about tabarruj, there are those who are sa?i?, ,asan, ?a?f and even want their quality because one of their sanad is considered to be a lying lie, such as Jabir bin Yazid who is considered a scholar of hadith as someone who falsified this tradition. In terms of matan sa?i? because it does not contradict the Koran, a more sound tradition, reason and history. Understanding the Tabarruj Hadith in the Shariah Hadith book is the Shari?ah forbidding the wearing of Syuhrah (fame) clothing which makes the wearer arrogant, not wearing thin and tight clothing so as to form a body curve that makes people interested when they see it, not opening a part of the genitals, using clothes that resemble women?s clothing or conversely, and do not use excessive fragrance whose intention is to seek the attention of others.