bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Antibacterial Susceptibility Patterns of Common Bacterial Species Associated with Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Attending Kam Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Kampala Uganda.
Authors:   , Turyatunga Gerald 
Published: June 2021

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as the presence of microbial pathogens within the urinary tract. It is primarily caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli), accounting for 75% of all bacterial UTI cases. Bacteria such Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis have also been reported as causative agents. The study aimed to determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Uropathogenic bacteria in urine samples of patients with suspected UTI in Kam Medical and the diagnostic Centre. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study where 120 urinary samples from Kam Medical and Diagnostic Centre in 2019. The urine specimens were cultured on CLED (Cysteine Lactose Electrolyte – Deficient) and blood agar media. Kirby-Bauer’s standard disk diffusion method was applied to test the susceptibility of the drug for Mueller-Hinton culture agar plates. Results: All 120 patients suspected of UTI had bacterial pathogen causing UTI. Among the urinary pathogens, Escherichia coli was the most common in 85/120 (70.8%) of the patients followed by S.aureus 13/120 (10.8 %), Klebsiella spp 4/120 (9.2%), Enterococcus spp with 4/120 3.3 %), Pseudomonas aeruginosa with 4/120 (3.3%) and Proteus with 3/120 (2.5%). According to the results of the antibiogram, the highest resistance was observed for Nalidixic acid (64.2%), Ampicillin (61.7%), and Cotrimoxazole (54.2 %). The highest susceptibility (antibiotic sensitivity) was observed with imipenem (97.5%), Nitrofurantoin (49.2 %), Ciprofloxacin (45.8%), and Clotrimazole (44.2 %) Conclusion and recommendations: The bacterial pathogens associated with UTIs in this study were E.coli species, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Enterococcus species, Pseudomonas species, and Proteus species. E.coli was the most common isolate followed by S.aureus, Klebsiella spp, Pseudomonas spp, and Enterococcus spp, and lastly Proteus spp. The highest levels of bacterial resistance were recorded against first-generation antibiotic drugs. Bacterial isolates in this study were highly susceptible to broad-spectrum, second/ third generation antibiotics drugs.
Prevalence and Factors associated with Helicobacter pylori among Adults between 18 and 40 Years at Butembe Health Centre III Kyankwanzi district, Uganda.
Authors:   , Kakooza Shubeika 
Published: June 2021

Background: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection varies by geography, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors. Available data on the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in Uganda are not representative of the general population. We sought to describe the prevalence and factors associated with H.pylori among adults between 18 and 40 years at Butemba Health Centre III. Methodology: Using a cross-sectional design, H. pylori infection was assessed by the H.pylori antibody test among 181respondents attending Butemba Health Centre III in Kyankwanzi. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire. Associations between H. pylori infection and factors associated were analyzed using logistic regression. Results: The overall prevalence of H. pylori infection was 29.2%. However, H. pylori infection was highest (54.14%) in the age of 18 to 30 years study participants followed by 31 to 40 years (45.8%). H. pylori was associated with smoking of cigarettes (AOR = 0.732; 95% CI: 0.275-1.950), drinking alcohol (AOR = 4.373; 95% CI: 1.359-14.06), Poor sanitation (AOR = 5.33; 95% CI: 2.556-11.11) were also independently associated with H. pylori infection. Conclusion and recommendation: The prevalence of H. pylori infection in Kyakwanzi at 29.2% calls for population-based studies in the region and offers an opportunity to study the transmission dynamics of H. pylori infection. Changes in public health measures need to be instituted in the management of H. pylori infection to include education of the population and health care workers on the non-specific and insidious clinical presentation of the condition.
Improving Utilisation and awareness of Family Planning services in Adults of Reproductive age through Community Sensitization in Police Wing Village, Jinja District.
Authors:   , Isiko Rodgers 
Published: June 2021

Background Family planning refers to a conscious effort by a couple to space the number of children they have through the use of contraceptive methods. According to WHO, an estimated 225 million women in developing countries, 24.2% of women of reproductive age have an unmet need for contraception. However, contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa is low at only 21%. The total fertility rate remains high for many countries in the region (4.6 in Kenya and Rwanda, 5.4 in Tanzania, 6.2 in Uganda, and 6.4 for Burundi). Methodology This was a community-based project implementation on increasing awareness and utilization of family planning methods in Police Wing village, Jinja district. Consent was gotten from the VHT, LC1, and DHO before mobilizing people to gather at the VHT’s home and her neighbour’s compound where we carried out the different educational sessions. Different team members got different roles to play as regards the health education session. One week later, we evaluated the progress of our project implementation through the administration of questionnaires to the same people we health educated. The questionnaire assessed the level of utilization, awareness, myths, misconception, and demography of the participants. Results 28% had heard about at least three family planning methods and 24.1% had at one time used family planning while 75.9% of the participants admitted not to have used it. The post-session assessment showed an increase from 28% to 93% in knowledge regarding the available methods of FP and an increase in the utilization of FP from 28% to 42%. Conclusion and recommendations Addressing the myths and misconceptions about FP by exposing them as a fallacy would help increase the uptake as evidenced by the will of the community to take up the different methods. Organize frequent health talks about FP in the community.
Assessment of Malaria Intermittent Preventive Treatment (Ipt) Uptake among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care at Kasanje Health Center III, Wakiso District
Authors:   , Kabatongole Doreen 
Published: June 2021

Background: Malaria in pregnancy is a major public health problem with substantial risks for both the mother and unborn child. Malaria is responsible for 10,000 maternal deaths globally, 20% of stillbirths, and 11% of newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. The study intends to explore the extent of intermittent preventive treatment IPTp uptake among pregnant women attending ANC. Methodology A Cross-sectional survey was carried out among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kasanje Health Center III to explore the extent of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) uptake among pregnant women attending ANC. Data on their socio-demographic characteristics and antenatal service utilization were collected using a questionnaire and review of antenatal care (ANC) cards. In-depth interviews were conducted and data on ANC service delivery collected and analyzed. Univariate, Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were done to determine factors associated with uptake of IPTp. Results: A total of 75 pregnant women were interviewed, all in reproductive age 15-48 years, with an average age of 25.6years. All the respondents (100%) had attended antenatal care at least once. 58% of the participants wherein their third trimester. Many, 31% were on their second visit, 24% on their 3rd visit while only 10% were on their first visit. The majority of the participants (88%) had their ANC started in the first trimester. It was also noted that the number of IPTp varied significantly with the number of ANC visits (chi2=33.8, p<0.001). The majority (62.67) of the participants knew IPTp and the majority of the respondents (99%) knew how malaria is transmitted. Abortion was mentioned as the major outcome of malaria in pregnancy (95%) followed by Stillbirths (72%). Conclusion and recommendations: An increased number of ANC visits, providing IPTp information to pregnant women, and the gestational age of pregnancy resulted in increased uptake of IPTp.
SKILL ACQUISITION AS TOOL FOR SOLVING YOUTH RESTIVENESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF NYSC
Authors: Muogbo, Uju. S.  , Eze, Solomon. U  , Obananya, Chinwe. G  
Published: June 2021

As of late, the scourge of abducting, cybercrime, terrorism, armed robbery, prostitution, brain drain among others has established an oddity among young people. For this, federal government have acquainted several scheme to assist in checking joblessness among youths. In March 2012, the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) initiative introduced Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship (SAED) Programs into the NYSC orientation course content. The objectives of the scheme incorporate sensitization and mobilization of young graduates for skill acquisition, assistance of preparing and tutoring in business enterprise development. This study look at the usefulness of the NYSC-SAED program in reducing youth restiveness and unemployment among young graduates in Nigeria. 60 Corp members currently serving were interviewed using key informant interview and Focus Group Discussions. Significant theoretical and empirical literature were reviewed. This research was supported on Strain Theory. The study population comprises of 60 Corp members selected arbitrarily from Anambra State. The information gathered were analysed using simple percentages and descriptive statistics. Greater part of the respondents recognized that the NYSC-SAED program has made them to become independent after the service year since they set up their independent company with the little training they got. The study therefore recommend that efforts ought to be geared towards leasing with financial institutions and protection offices to help in giving funds and protection which will help in living condition and improve their businesses. Likewise, SAED handouts ought to be made accessible to all Corp members at the camp at no expense to guarantee full participation by every one of them in the training.
Keywords: Skill Acquisition, Training, Unemployment, NYSC-SAED, Mobilization, Entrepreneurship Mentoring.
Results of ISI Implementation in Uzbekistan (in The Example of Uzbek Automotive Industry): Achievements and Negative Outcomes
Authors: Nurov Ziyodulla , Nurova Gulnora 
Published: June 2021

Since independence, policymakers have tried to set trade restrictions. As a result, the Uzbek economy has gained some positive outcomes and experienced difficulties relating to this policy as well. In this regard, the article presents how ISI (Import-Substituting Industrialization) policy caused the appearance of at least one multinational enterprise for the production of cars and components in the Uzbek automobile industry, as well as a comfortable entrepreneur environment for local firms and other privileges of ISI policy to some extent. Moreover, the article shows negatives of ISI, as well. As advocated in many studies, ISI policy causes some negative results, such as restrictions on market access, weak competitive environment, consumer welfare problems, and so on.
Key words. Import-Substituting Industrialization, Policy implementation, Negative outcomes, Positive outcomes, Uzbek automotive industry.
Dampak Covid-19 Terhadap Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter
Authors: Rudiyanto Mohammad , Kasanova Ria 
Published: June 2021

Wabah virus korona baru bernama Covid-19 telah menewaskan banyak orang di hampir setiap negara di dunia. Peneliti meyakini virus tersebut berasal dari pasar tradisional di Wuhan, China. Pasar tersebut menjual berbagai hewan segar dan lembab seperti kelelawar dan ikan, yang akhirnya menginfeksi manusia dengan virus. Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) telah mengonfirmasi bahwa virus Covid-19 menyebar melalui perilaku manusia ketika berbicara, bersin, dan batuk dari orang yang terinfeksi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk menyelidiki hubungan umum pengaruh covid terhadap perilaku karakter. Studi ini menemukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh Covid-19 terhadap penggunaan pendidikan karakter. Kesimpulan ini dapat ditarik dari faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi sebagian besar karakter yang ditemui selama wabah Covid-19, seperti naluri, kebiasaan, kemauan, dan kebijaksanaan
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN DAN LOYALITAS KERJA TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA PEGAWAI DI KANTOR KELURAHAN KEBON BAWANG DI JAKARTA UTARA
Authors: Suhendar Hendra 
Published: June 2021

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kemampuan dan Loyalitas Kerja Terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai di Kantor Kelurahan Kebon Bawang, Kecamatan Tanjung Priok di Jakarta Utara“.Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah Prestasi Kerja Pegawai sedangkan untuk variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah Kemampuan dan Loyalitas Kerja. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh dari hasil penyebaran kuisioner. Kuisioner yang disebarkan kepada seluruh pegawai Kelurahan Kebon Bawang, Kecamatan Tanjung Priok di Jakarta Utara yang berjumlah 30 orang Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data baik dari beberapa literatur dan penelitian terdahulu, selain itu dari data primer yang diperoleh dari kusioner yang telah disebarkan ke responden. Kemudian data yang telah diolah dipakai untuk menganalisis hipotesis penelitian. Hasil uji t secara parsial variabel Kemampuan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai, begitu pula Loyalitas Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai. Dari analisis secara simultan diperoleh bahwa Kemampuan dan Loyalitas Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai. Kata Kunci : Kemampuan, Loyalitas Kerja dan Prestasi Kerja Pegawai
RELASI AKTOR DALAM IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN MENENGAH DI KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Ali Muhammad 
Published: June 2021

Abstract, Secondary education policy needs to be improved by a process which is a strategic alternative to improve the quality of education. This paper examines the relation of actors in the implementation of secondary education policy in the city of Mataram which focuses on senior secondary education as an education sub-system by formulating and implementing education-related policies that are trademarks for the achievement of policy objectives. The Key to Policy Implementation uses a participatory approach in public policy making in education supported by 4 (four) factors as a driver of successful policy implementation. But in reality there are causes of the implementation of policies that have not optimally reached their objectives, namely: a). Communication b). Resources (Resources), c). Implementor Attitudes (Dispositions), and d). Bureaucratic Structure (Bureaucratic Structure). Then, on the other hand, the Government's relation with actors outside the government is not yet optimal, where the government has not effectively built relationships with the community and the business world so that governance has not been created in the implementation of secondary education policies. This condition requires improvement of aspects of policy implementation and improvement of coordination between actors and organizational culture towards the achievement of secondary education policy objectives in supporting governance in the city of Mataram. Keywords: Policy Implementation, Secondary Education, Governance Abstrak, Kebijakan pendidikan menengah perlu ditingkatkan dengan suatu proses yang merupakan alternatif strategis untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Tulisan ini mengkaji relasi aktor dalam implementasi kebijakan pendidikan menengah di kota mataram yang menitikberatkan pada pendidikan menengah atas sebagai sub sistem pendidikan dengan merumuskan dan melaksanakan kebijakan terkait pendidikan yang menjadi trademark unttuk tercapainya tujuan kebijakan. Kunci Implementasi kebijakan menggunakan pendekatan partisipatory dalam pengambilan kebijakan publik bidang pendidikan yang ditopang oleh 4 (empat) faktor sebagai pendorong keberhasilan implementasi kebijakan. Namun secara realitas adanya penyebab implementasi kebijakan yang belum secara optimal mencapai tujuannya yaitu: a). Komunikasi b). Sumber Daya (Resources), c). Sikap Implementor (Dispositions), dan d). Struktur Birokrasi (Bureaucratic Structure). Kemudian pada sisi yang lain relasai Pemerintah dengan aktor di luar pemerintah yang belum optimal, dimana pemerintah belum secara efektif membangun relasi dengan masyarakat dan dunia usaha sehingga belum tercipta governance dalam implementasi kebijakan pendidikan menengah. Kondisi ini memerlukan pembenahan terhadap aspek-aspek implementasi kebijakan dan peningkatan koordinasi antar aktor dan budaya organisasi ke arah pencapaian tujuan kebijakan pendidikan menengah dalam mendukung governance di kota Mataram. Kata Kunci: Implementasi Kebijakan, Pendidikan Menengah, Governance
Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on ventricular repolarization indices following coronary artery bypass grafting
Authors: Taşbulak Ömer , Anıl Şahin Ahmet , Kahraman Serkan 
Published: June 2021

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cardiac rehabilitation on electrocardiographic changes in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting.
Methods: Between January 2016 and July 2019, a total of 625 patients (485 males, 140 females; mean age: 59.6 years; range, 50.6 to 68.6 years) who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting and survived were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups according to the participation in the cardiac rehabilitation program as follows: the Rehab(+) group (n=363) and the Rehab(-) group (n=262). Electrocardiographic parameters of both groups were compared.
Results: There was a significant decrease in the electrocardiographic findings of heart rate (p<0.001), QTc (p<0.001), Tpe duration (p<0.001), Tpe/QT ratio (p<0.001), and Tpe/QTc ratio (p<0.001) in the Rehab(+) group before and after surgery. There was a significant decrease in the Rehab(+) group, compared to the Rehab(-) group, in terms of parameters of QT interval (p=0.001), QTc (p=0.017), Tpe duration (p<0.001), Tpe/QT ratio (p<0.001), and Tpe/QTc ratio (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Cardiac rehabilitation program after coronary artery bypass grafting decreases ventricular repolarization indices of electrocardiography. Based on these changes, postoperative cardiac rehabilitation program may reduce the risk of ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death during follow-up.
America's Cup 1974 - An Overview - Racing for The Cup
Authors: Herreshoff Halsey Chase 
Published: June 2021

Racing success on an America's Cup Twelve Meter Yacht depends on the perfection of many factors. We hear speculation about the dominant role of either design, skipper, sails or crew. Such an argument is useless because the various orders of merit unite as the links of a chain toward victory or defeat. In 1974 COURAGEOUS was the fastest Twelve Meter at Newport. Her sails became excellent. Her skipper was uniquely talented. Her crew was trained to a high point. She still could have lost selection, but the other necessary links of the chain were present both for the "sudden death" win over INTREPID on September 2nd and for the Cup Race victories over SOUTHERN CROSS.
Participation in an America's Cup campaign has no composite parallel. The boat is doctored like a missile readying for blast-off. The crew is similar to a football team girding for the ultimate test. The designer functions as scientist, engineer and practical expediter. The skipper is both Father and race driver in the same sense as an automobile racer. The "handlers" from the tender, boatyard and house are as important as the handlers present around a prize fighter.
A frantic three ring circus ensues toward developing perfection which by definition cannot be frantic. There is never enough time, but the calendar turns and the boats race during the period of development. One witnesses parallel contributions of strength, finesse, logic, endurance and some other things generally grouped under the category of "luck."
Technical and human aspects combine to a most absorbing season that is only really good if you win.
Analyzing a Yacht for Hydrodynamic Characteristics that Effect What Type of Sails and Rigs Will Work Best
Authors: Doyle Robert E. 
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this paper is to present a very general overview as to how basic concepts of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics can be utilized in the selection and trim of sails. I have used the term selection to go all the way back to the routes of designing and selecting a rig for a given boat. The paper introduces absolutely no data and, in fact, does not explore any existing data in detail. Its main purpose is to show that almost any decision on rig or sails on a sail boat is always a compromise of varying forces. Sometimes these compromises are conflicting dynamics of the hull and sails, other times the forces are man-made such as rule parameters.
Perhaps I could have done a more scien­tific job by choosing just one set of parameters that are in conflict and explored these in great detail showing how a conclusion can be reached from all the varying inputs into one particular problem involving rig, sails or hull. This type of thorough analysis, which would obviously require more exacting research to prove the hypothesis once defined, is not my strength. Therefore, it would be inappropriate for me to do such an analysis. My strength is in actually applying a large range of sail­ing theory to actual on-the-water sailing conditions.
What I hope to accomplish by this paper is to let sailors realize that when making a decision on a rig, a particu­lar sail, or how to trim a particular sail, they first must decide what they want to accomplish with the rig, sail or sail trim. They must think about it in general terms as to what direction they should take aerodynamically or hydrodynamically to get the forces they want to achieve. Then they must go about the task with the full realization that there is no preset answer and that they must be willing to experiment in order to hone in on the optimum. The input variables of the hydrodynamics of a pitching yacht going to weather in a moderate breeze that is constantly receding and increasing in velocity as well as direction defies simple solu­tions. Thus, the best compromise is usually the best solution.