bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A proposito di Derrida: Biopolitica e immunità
Authors: Esposito Roberto 
Published: November 2020

Author(s): Roberto Esposito
Title (Italian): A proposito di Derrida: Biopolitica e immunità
Journal Reference: Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Winter 2011)
Publisher: Research Center in Gender Studies - Skopje and Euro-Balkan Institute
Page Range: 7-12
Page Count: 6
Citation (Italian): Roberto Esposito, “A proposito di Derrida: Biopolitica e immunità,” Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Winter 2011): 7-12.
The Natural Exigency of Freedom. Towards Cornelius Castoriadis, Postscript on Insignificance: Dialogues with Cornelius Castoriadis
Authors: Andonovski Nikola 
Published: November 2020

Author(s): Nikola Andonovski
Title (English): The Natural Exigency of Freedom. Towards Cornelius Castoriadis, Postscript on Insignificance: Dialogues with Cornelius Castoriadis
Journal Reference: Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 8, No. 2 (Summer 2011)
Publisher: Department of Gender Studies, Euro-Balkan Institute
Page Range: 139-144
Page Count: 6
Citation (English): Nikola Andonovski, “The Natural Exigency of Freedom. Towards Cornelius Castoriadis, Postscript on Insignificance: Dialogues with Cornelius Castoriadis,” Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 8, No. 2 (Summer 2011): 139-144.
An Appreciative Approach to Assessing Extension Professionals’ Perceptions of Evaluation
Authors: Tidwell Abraham , Lamm Alexa , Lamm Kevan , Tidwell Jacqueline 
Published: November 2020

Generating timely, honest, and useful feedback is the cornerstone of all extension program evaluation. However, historical evaluation practices, especially in the international agricultural extension context, have relied on models that emphasize external criticism. One model of evaluation that has the potential to shift the focus toward a more collaborative model of evaluation is that of appreciative evaluation. Appreciative evaluation strives towards building on existing strengths rather than criticizing weaknesses with an emphasis on identifying what an organization does well. This research note reviews the results of a recent survey given to a group of extension professionals within a large land-grant institution to examine how extension professionals view the role of evaluation within their programming from an appreciative perspective. Respondents (n = 204) expressed great professional satisfaction in their work delivering programs and a sense of self-worth stemming from the impact they have in their respective communities. Evaluation tools and techniques were enabling forces as they allowed respondents to gather timely data and make adjustments to programs in ways that were reflective of community needs. When asked to identify any structural components of the extension system that improve evaluation practices and procedures, respondents emphasized the importance of both formal and non-formal training opportunities, the development of modular evaluation tools, and collaboration both within extension and their respective community(ies). The results indicated appreciative inquiry methods have the potential to provide valuable feedback about existing programming.
Keywords: appreciative inquiry; extension education; program evaluation
Influence of Smallholder Farmer Groups on the Application of Best Horticultural Farming Practices in Kenya
Authors: Gikunda Raphael , Lawver David 
Published: November 2020

This study aimed at establishing the relationship between group membership and application of best horticultural farming practices (BHFP) among the group and non-group farmers in Meru County, Kenya. A descriptive design involving a cross-sectional survey was applied to address the research objectives. The target population consisted of 4950 smallholders from horticultural group and non-group farmers. The study sample was 224 farmers chosen through stratified random sampling. Data were gathered using a researcher-developed questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in data analysis. The analysis was accomplished using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study revealed a variance in mean BHFP application scores between groups' farmers (M =76.49, SD = 4.78) and non-groups' farmers (M = 67.71, SD = 8.57). There was a positive substantial correlation between group membership and application of BHFP, which was statistically significant (rpb = .50, N = 224, p < .01). Discriminant function analysis revealed that Wilks’ lambda was significant, λ = .47, χ2 (16) = 162.63, p = <.05, R2=.53 implying that the group means differed significantly. Farmers in groups applied BHFP application more than the non-group farmers hence a clear association between group membership and BHFP application. The study recommends that farmer groups should be promoted to facilitate dissemination and application of BHFP.

Keywords: best horticultural farming practices; farmer group; smallholder farmers
Exploring the Purpose of Agricultural Technical Schools in Haiti
Authors: Calixte Christelle , Roberts Grady , Bunch J.C 
Published: November 2020

Haiti is a country which suffers from food insecurity, therefore, agricultural production and productivity are important to ensure availability of food for the Haitian population. Dissemination of best agricultural practices amongst farmers is crucial, and extension agents bring the scientific discoveries into the rural communities. In Haiti, extension activities are primarily conducted by graduates from agricultural TVETs. However, little is known about the current situation of Haitian TVET within the agricultural system. This study is a basic qualitative research which used constructivism, and backwards design as theoretical framework to explore the purpose of TVET within the Haitian agricultural system. Individual interviews to schools’ directors and teachers, and focus groups conducted with students revealed that respondents thought that TVET helped in students’ social mobility by (a) providing training to disadvantaged youth, (b) helping them get financial independence sooner, (c) provide a path towards higher education, or (d) entrepreneurship; it also allows them to build necessary (e) networking and (f) a reputation for their future. On the other hand, agricultural TVET in Haiti had an important role in improving local communities by (a) ensuring rural development and (b) reducing rural outmigration and poverty. Finally, TVET was also crucial within the agricultural extension system because graduates were responsible for (a) providing technical assistance to farmers, (b) improving production practices, (c) helping protect the environment, and (d) training farmers.
Keywords: Haiti; technical school; training
La mediación como disciplina científica: El espacio profesional y académico
Authors: Munuera Gómez Maria Pilar , Carneiro da Silva Ana María 
Published: November 2020

Se presenta la necesidad de potenciar el desarrollo académico y profesional de la mediación para alcanzar su crecimiento como disciplina científica. El actual momento jurídico, y socioeconómico que vivimos, hace presagiar que es el momento para encontrar el “lugar adecuado para su progreso”. Se establecen algunas de las estrategias adecuadas para el desarrollo de la identidad de los profesionales de la mediación. Para ello, se realiza un recorrido por el movimiento experimental, social, profesional y formal de desarrollo y consolidación de la Mediación.
Se han analizado investigaciones, experiencias y reflexiones diversas que se han mantenido constantes durante más de una década hacia el proceso de construcción, desarrollo y consolidación del área de conocimiento de la mediación.
PAImagem: uma ferramenta para quantificação de áreas em imagens de microbiologia
Authors: Emer Cassandro Davi , Gava Angelo , Villa Paulo Ricardo Cechelero 
Published: November 2020

Mensurar o crescimento de microrganismos é de grande importância na microbiologia. A metodologia para avaliação de crescimento, embora simples e de baixo custo, possui algumas desvantagens, como ser um processo repetitivo, demandar elevado tempo, e sobretudo, seus resultados dependerem da observação do analista e tratarem crescimentos irregulares de forma subjetiva. Desta forma, objetivou-se desenvolver e validar uma aplicação que visa auxiliar na quantificação de áreas em microbiologia por meio de imagens digitais, a fim de disponibilizar uma alternativa ao método convencional. PAImagem foi desenvolvido utilizando a linguagem de programação Java, concebido a partir de um design dirigido por objetivos, com critérios de qualidade da Interface Humano-Computador. A validação da ferramenta deu-se a partir do acompanhamento do crescimento do fungo Glomerella cingulata, realizado com réguas e pela captura de imagens. Adquiriu-se dados a cada 24h por 14 dias, avaliando condições normais e adversas de crescimento. Através do coeficiente de Pearson, foi observada uma elevada correlação (R=0,99) entre o raio medido por régua, e o calculado a partir da área obtida pelo PAImagem. A presente ferramenta mostrou ser de grande validade para o uso em pesquisas envolvendo microrganismos, otimizando o tempo de ensaios em laboratórios.
A new Dicranophragma (Diptera: Limoniidae) from a hypogeous environment in Catalonia (Iberian Peninsula)
Authors: Mederos Jorge , Gago Sergi , Brañas Neus , Fadrique Floren , Caballero-López Berta , Masó Glòria 
Published: November 2020

A new species of Limnophilinae (Diptera: Limoniidae), Dicranophragma (Brachylimnophila) relictum Mederos sp. nov., is described. This is the third species of this genus recorded from the Iberian Peninsula. This new species was discovered in a cave in the Sant Llorenç del Munt i Serra de l’Obac Natural Park, Barcelona Province (Catalonia) and it is the first record of a species of this genus from a hypogeous environment. The absence of suitable ecological conditions for the survival of this new species, particularly in the vicinity of the cave, suggests that this population of D. relictum Mederos sp. nov. is isolated. Dicranophragma relictum Mederos sp. nov. is characterized by the following features: a general grey-to-greenish-grey coloration on its thorax and a dark-grey abdomen; wings more than four times longer than wide; pale-brown-to-yellowish tinted wings, with brown veins and a well-marked stigma; in the male genitalia the upper part of the aedeagus is acute when viewed laterally and is longer than the lower part. A key is provided for separating the three species of Dicranophragma known to be present in the Iberian Peninsula.
Acromegaly and Pregnancy: A Systematic Review Protocol
Authors: Bandeira Diego Barata , Olivatti Thaina Oliveira Felicio , Bolfi Fernanda , Boguszewski Cesar Luiz , Nogueira Vania dos Santos Nunes- 
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Although the association between acromegaly and pregnancy has been studied, recent evidence synthesis is lacking.
Objective: To evaluate the association between acromegaly and pregnancy in terms of disease control and newborn/maternal outcomes.
Methods: We will perform a systematic review according to Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for systematic reviews of etiology and risk. We will include studies with pregnant women, over 18 years old, diagnosed with acromegaly before or during the first trimester of pregnancy. Studies with pregnancy before acromegaly diagnosis will be excluded. We will consider cohort and case-control studies, and case series (at least 3 participants). Maternal primary outcomes will be acromegaly control, preterm birth, presence of diabetes, hypertension and/or eclampsia, and frequency of abortion. Newborn primary outcomes will be perinatal mortality and low birthweight. General and adaptive search strategies have been created for the Embase, Medline, LILACS, and CENTRAL databases. Two independent reviewers will assess eligibility of the studies, extract data, and evaluate their risk of bias. For dichotomous data, effect estimates will be calculated using relative risk with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Continuous data will be expressed as means and standard deviation (SD) for each study, and the mean difference will be calculated with respective 95% CIs. For non-controlled studies, maternal outcomes will be compared pre- and postpartum, and for abortion frequency and newborn outcomes, we will perform proportional meta-analysis. Conclusion: We hope that the results of this review can help the management of pregnant women with acromegaly.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Indian Spinach (Basella spp L) Accessions Using RAPD Markers
Authors: Sobowale Olalekan Ibrahim , Akinyele Benjamin Oluwole , Odiyi Alexander Chukwunweike , Okunlola Adeyela Ibironke , Ajayi Emmanuel Oluwakayode , Aderonmu Omolara Loveth 
Published: November 2020

Background: Indian spinach is one of the important underexploited tropical leafy vegetables which have high nutritional and medicinal value. Molecular marker technology has greatly accelerated the process involved in breeding programs for the improvement of various crops and its techniques have been considered to be the most suitable means of estimating genetic diversity.
Aim: The study is to determine the genetic diversity among the accessions of Indian spinach collected from South western Nigeria using molecular markers.
Methodology: Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to assay 20 accessions of Indian spinach (Basella spp) collected from the south western states of Nigeria (Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo and Ekiti).
Results: Results showed that RAPD markers were highly polymorphic and generated alleles ranging from two to eight. The polymorphic information content was highest for the OPT-17 primer (0.757) and the mean average was (4.23) Moreover, gene diversity (0.785) was high, and cluster analysis delineated the accessions into five groups, which indicated that a significant genetic diversity was present among the accessions studied. A dendrogram clustering method revealed five major clusters. Clusters I, II and IV had one accessions each, III had four and V had thirteen accessions.
Conclusion: The result revealed that RAPD markers are useful for genetic characterization as they provide information on the interspecific and phylogenetic statuses of the accessions. The markers also showed a genetic variability that could be exploited for varietal delineation and improvement of the vegetable in Nigeria.
Acute Renal Failure Related to Malaria in Admitted Patients in Pediatric Hospitals from Dakar, Senegal: A Series of Eleven Cases
Authors: Diongue Khadim , Ndongo Aliou Abdoulaye , Thiam Lamine , Seck Ndiogou , Gaye Amy , Sylla Assane , Ndiaye Daouda 
Published: November 2020

Aims: To firstly determine the incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) related to malaria in a series of 11 cases among admitted patients at the pediatric hospitals in Dakar, Senegal and to lastly measure the performance of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and microscopy in malaria diagnosis using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a gold standard.
Study Design: A bi-centric and descriptive study was carried out.
Place and Duration of Study: From June 2018 to January 2019 in two university hospitals of Dakar, Senegal: Aristide Le Dantec university hospital and Albert Royer university hospital.
Methodology: Pediatric patients aged under 18 years with confirmed malaria by RDT or microscopy and ARF defined by anuria or oligo-anuria and a decrease in glomerular filtration rate were included. Nested PCR was performed to confirm malaria diagnosis and Plasmodium species typing.
Results: In total, 11 ARF cases (8.5%) related to malaria among 130 children infected with malaria parasites were included out of 4,474 hospitalized. Affected children were aged between 2 and 16 years with a mean age of 11 years and a sex ratio of 0.57. For malaria diagnosis, RDTs were positive for all patients while microscopy only revealed 6 cases (54.5%) as well as PCR. However, microscopy and PCR presented two discrepancies. Considering PCR as the gold standard tool, RDT showed a relative high sensitivity (100%) and zero specificity with a positive predictive value (PPV) of 54.6% while microscopy respectively showed a sensitivity and a specificity of 66.7 and 60%.
Conclusion: This study showed the relatedness between ARF and P. falciparum malaria. Even though microscopy remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of malaria but microscopists must be regularly trained. In addition, RDT should always be confirmed by microscopy and preferably by PCR.
Malaria and Typhoid Fever: Prevalence, Co-Infection and Socio-Demographic Determinants among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at a Primary Healthcare Facility in Central Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Haruna Isa , Mukhtar Idris Muhammad , Sadiq Hussaini Abubakar 
Published: November 2020

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence, co-infection and socio-demographic determinants of malaria and typhoid fever among pregnant women attending antenatal care at a primary health care facility in Central Nigeria.
Study Design: The study was a cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Keffi, Nasarawa State, between January and October, 2020.
Methodology: Blood sample (4 ml) was collected from each of the 429 consenting pregnant women attending antenatal care at Primary Healthcare Centre main market, Keffi, Nasarawa State. Malaria parasite was detected from the blood samples using one-step malaria rapid diagnostic test kit (SD Bioline, Inc, USA) and was confirmed by Gimesa stained thin and thick film microscopy while typhoid fever was diagnosed using Cromatest widal commercial antigen suspension (Linear Chemicals, Barcelona, Spain). Data collected were analysed using Smith’s Statistical Package (version 2.8, California, USA) and P value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Of the 429 pregnant women screened, 123(28.7%) had malaria, 33(7.7%) had typhoid fever while 12(2.8%) had malaria-typhoid co-infection. Malaria-typhoid co-infection was found to be higher among pregnant women aged ≤30 years (3.5%), traders (3.9%), with primary education (3.2%) and who were from rural areas (6.3%). However, only location of the pregnant women was associated with the rate of malaria-typhoid co-infection (P< 0.05) whereas age, educational status and occupation were independent of the co-infection (P> 0.05).
Conclusion: We confirmed the presence of malaria-typhoid co-infection among pregnant women in the study area. Considering it adverse effects on pregnancy and it outcome, there is need for more efforts towards it prevention, control and management.
Evaluation of Dento-craniofacial Characteristics in Monozygotic Twins - Case Study
Authors: Gomes Gabriela Rocha- , Souza Noádia Abreu , Gomes Fernanda Rocha- , Ávila Bruna de Cássia , Otoni Rejane Pereira , Falci Saulo Gabriel Moreira , Silva Thiago Fonseca- 
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Monozygotic twins are a valuable sample for the study of human craniofacial growth and development.
Aims: The aim of the present study was to analyze the dento-craniofacial characteristics in monozygotic twins and to discuss the genetic, epigenetic and environmental influences in the twin’s phenotypic features.
Material and Methods: Two 21-year-old female twins attended the Dental Service of Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri were analyzed. For validation of this study, a genetic test of zygosity was performed to confirm the individuals' monozygosity. Intraoral buccal examination revealed occlusal differences as well as disagreement in the eruption of the third molars.
Results: The analysis of models showed differences in the mesio-distal diameter of the teeth of both arches, as well as disagreement in the perimeter of the mandibular arches between the two individuals. The cephalometric analysis showed remarkable differences in the vertical and horizontal parameters of the craniofacial structure. The SNA, SNB and LAFH showed differences of 10º, 9º and 3mm respectively. Additionally, the components related to the dentition also showed discrepant results.
Conclusion: It can be suggested that the dento-craniofacial characteristics present a genetic component; however, the interaction of epigenetic and environmental factors can lead to different phenotypes in univiteline twins.
Upper and Lower Extremity Injury Pattern and Severity of Motorbike Accident – A Retrospective Study
Authors: Abass Alhassan , Quaye Lawrence , Adams Yussif 
Published: November 2020

Aim: This study aims at determining the upper and lower extremity injury pattern and severity of motorcycle accidents in the Tamale metropolis, Ghana.
Methods: A retrospective hospital-based study comprising data on 190 motorcycle accident victims at the Accident and Emergency Centres of three major hospitals (Tamale Teaching Hospital, Central and West Hospitals) in Tamale metropolis from February to April 2018. Demographic data, injury type, injury location, use of crash helmet and injury outcomes were retrieved from the medical records registry. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23.0. Categorical variables were compared using Chi-square test and One-way ANOVA test was done to compare groups.
Results: From the 190 victims, 78.9% were treated and discharged, 17.4% were disabled and 3.7% died. Injury mechanism was significantly (F-test = 22.64, p = 0.00) linked with injury outcome. Victims who had frontal impact collision and died (71.4%) were significantly (p<0.05) more than those who were treated and discharged (26.7%). Accident victims with upper extremity injury who became disabled (18.2%) were more (p<0.05) than those treated and discharged (16.7%). Out of the 190 victims involved in motorcycle accidents, 64.2% were not wearing crash helmet. There was significant relationship (p<0.05) between use of crash helmet and injury outcome. More (23.0%) of accident victims disabled were not wearing crash helmet and among those who died, none (0.0%) had a crash helmet on.
Conclusion: Upper and lower extremity injuries as well head and neck injuries were high among motorcycle accident victims. The study recommends capacity building for healthcare professionals to manage head, neck, upper and lower extremity injuries at the Accident and Emergency Centres. Regular training programs should be conducted by law enforcement authorities in northern Ghana to train motorcycle riders and educate them on road traffic regulations. Compliance to the use of crash helmet by motorcyclists should strongly be enforced. Further prospective studies are needed to delineate these injury patterns and ascertain reason behind non-usage of crash helmet by motorcyclist in the Metropolis.