bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Job Satisfaction and Favorable Outcome on Teachers’ Work Performance: The Noblest Profession
Authors: Mallillin Leovigildo Lito D. 
Published: September 2021

The study aims to identify the job satisfaction and favorable outcome on teachers’ work performance as the noblest profession in terms of appreciation and recognition of work, relationships with colleagues, relationships with superiors, learning career development, promotion, wages, salaries, benefits, and interest in the job.
Mixed method research design is employed in the study which focuses on both quantitative and qualitative combined research approaches in identifying the data collection, viewpoints, analysis, techniques, and inferences for the purpose of broad in-depth corroboration and understanding. Purposive sampling is employed and utilized in the study and is also known as subjective, selective, and judgmental sampling. The study comprised thirty (30) respondents only.
Results show that most of the respondents like their job and enjoy their teaching profession and favorable outcome on teachers’ work performance because it is their oath to mold and to shape the learning process of students. This resulted in job satisfaction among them and reveals teaching as the noblest profession and show that respondents don't feel their efforts are rewarded, though they enjoy working with their colleagues and co-teachers, respondents like their superiors because they are competent in their work, and there is a limited chance of promotion due to many requirements. Likewise, the respondents show that the benefits they received are good in the organization. However, it shows that there are many rules and procedures that make it difficult among the respondents where sometimes the rules and procedures are not clear among the respondents.
Findings show that there is a significant correlation between job satisfaction and favorable outcome on teachers’ work performance as the noblest profession as observed by the respondents.
Moving from Face to Face to Virtual Learning Using Blackboard: Faculty and Students’ Perceptions
Authors: Ghazawi Eman , Gouda Enas , Al-Sagheer Amira Salem 
Published: September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of all institutional educational activities in Saudi Arabia, resulting in an abrupt move from traditional face-to-face learning to online learning. This study investigates how online learning using Blackboard in medical colleges is changing the learning methods after COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. It seeks to explore the faculty and students' perceptions regarding the move and the effectiveness of online learning through the e-learning platform “Blackboard” at Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences (FCMS). A quantitative study was conducted to a sample of 419 participants, comprising faculty staff members and students. The selection criteria were students from first year to the final year in their second semester using online learning. They answered the questionnaires online through the Blackboard, and all information was collected for analysis and interpretation. The results indicated challenges experienced, time management, and preferences. Most faculty and students in medical colleges preferred online learning through Blackboard as it presents the future of medical education. However, online learning through Blackboard should be monitored and continuously evaluated to eliminate the current challenges and ensure effectiveness in the teaching and learning processes. This study recognizes the importance of technology in enhancing teaching and learning in medical education curricula.
Blood Culture and Widal Test as Diagnostic Tools for Enteric Fever with Antibiogram in a Tertiary Care Centre at Dhaka in Bangladesh
Authors: Roy Sushmita , Ahmed Iftikhar , Saha Provash Chandra , Uddin Bhuiyan Mohammad Mahtab , Ahmed Mejbah Uddin , Yusuf Md. Abdullah 
Published: September 2021

Background: Enteric fever still exists as one of the major public health issue occurring in our country. Antimicrobials are the mainstays of treatment of typhoid fever. Due to rapidly growing antibiotic resistance, Salmonella spp. is required to be periodically tested for susceptibility patterns. This will also enable planning of rational use of antibiotics.
Objective: To observe the diagnostic accuracy of enteric fever by blood culture and Widal test in a tertiary care center, at Savar, Dhaka; Bangladesh. Antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of this study will guide to modify recent changes in the trends of antimicrobial use at the local level.
Methodology: Blood samples were collected from 2194 febrile patients with clinically suspected enteric fever cases at a Tertiary Care Outdoor Centre from January 2017 to March 2020. Blood culture was performed to isolate S. typhi and S. paratyphi. Widal tests were done for the determination of antibody titer. An antibody titer of ≥1:80 for anti TO and anti TH were taken as a cut off value to indicate recent infection of typhoid fever. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out using modified disk diffusion (Kirby–Bauer) technique.
Results: Out of 111 Salmonella isolates, 74 (5%) were S. typhi and 37 (25%) were S. paratyphi A. Total 697 samples were positive for Widal test. A large number of isolates showed resistance to commonly used antibiotics such as nalidixic acid (94.6%), chloramphenicol (87.3%), amoxicillin (76.6%), cephradine (53.1%), azithromycin (46.8) etc. Resistance to cefixime and cefipime, ceftriaxone tended to increase than past. Imipenem, moxifloxacin and cefuroxime are escalating resistance which is alarming.
Conclusion: Blood culture is the most reliable among the diagnostic methods but it needs 5 to 7 days for delivery of final report. This delay leads to late diagnosis as well as provision of irrational usage of antibiotics. It is concluded that widal test would remain relevant as a diagnostic tool for enteric fever, which is more convenient, cheaper and faster than the other molecular tests. Our study revealed the antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella isolates will be recommended for addressing the drug resistance.
Physicochemical, Phytochemical and Toxicological Study of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Aerva javanica Roots
Authors: Waqas Mohammed , Sharma Peeyush Kumar , Asif Mohammad , Yadav Sandeep , Kala Chandra 
Published: September 2021

Aim: The study is aimed at determining the characters of roots of Aerva javanica (A.javanica) assessing acute oral toxicity of hydroalcoholic extract of roots of Aerva javanica.
Place and Duration of Study: the physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation was carried out at Faculty of Pharmacy, Maulana Azad University Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Acute Oral Toxicity was studied at Bilwal Medchem and Research Laboratory, Jaipur Rajasthan. The duration of study June 2021 – July 2021
Methodology: The pharmacognostical characters were evaluated in terms of organoleptic property, physico-chemical parameters, and preliminary phytochemical investigation. The acute oral toxicity was determined using the 423, OECD guideline for testing of chemical, acute toxic class method.
Results: The physico-chemical analysis revealed total ash; water soluble ash and, acid insoluble ash to be 6.36 ± 0.26%, 0.79 ±0.23 % and, 1.23 ± 0.34%. The water, alcohol and petroleum ether soluble extractive values were found to be 17.88± 3.54 %, 15.58 ± 1.13% and, 0.3 ± 0.13 %. The percentage yield of hydroalcoholic extract of root of A.javanica was found to be 24%. The phytochemical screening of hydroalcoholic extract revealed the presence of carbohydrates, flavonoids, steroids, alkaloids, tannins, proteins, and fixed oil. The acute oral toxicity of hydroalcoholic extract of root of A.javanica revealed that the extract was found to be safe till 2000 mg/kg BW.
Conclusion: The results of the present study will furnish data helpful in the correct identification and authentication of roots of A.javanica. The extractive value shed light on the most suitable solvent to be chosen to obtain extract rich in phytoconstituents. The physicochemical screening furnished data on important phytoconstituents present in the hydroalcoholic extract which could be helpful in isolation and purification of desired phytoconstituents. Acute oral toxicity study revealed that the extract is safe till 2000 mg/kg BW which could be helpful in selection of dose for future pharmacological activities.
Unregistered Food Premises Hygiene Management in Urban City Ampang Selangor
Authors: Mohamed Khairil Anuar , Sakawi Zaini , Hussain Mohd Yusof 
Published: September 2021

Rapid development in Ampang, Selangor area has a impact on the environment. The increase in the number of immigrants from outside with food operators from neighbouring countries demands dynamic and quality food premise management. A total of 145 unregistered food premises were detected to operate without food hygiene monitoring by the Local Council and District Health Department in the study area. The quality of food presented to customers is plays an important role in curbing the spread of epidemics such as food poisoning, diarrhea, leptospirosis, salmonellosis and other foodborne illnesses. The analysis result of Pearson Coleration showed that all the variables between knowledge had a significant relationship with the attitude of the food operator (p <0.05). The findings showed a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.310, p <0.05). The results showed that the presence of unlicensed food premises would damage the scenery 71.9 percent and destroy the aesthetic value of the city 28.1 percent. The development speed should be in line with the hygiene of food premises, especially in the rapidly developing township.
A Review Pyrolysis: Different Agricultural Residues and Their Bio-Char Characteristics
Authors: Makavana J. M. , Sarsavadia P. N. , Chauhan P. M. , Dulawat M. S. , Dobariya U. D. , Yadav R. 
Published: September 2021

Due to the large availability of biomass resources, India has great potential for the production of biochar. Different types of thermochemical even biological processes have been adopted to convert biomass into value‐added products. Among those processes, pyrolysis is more convenient since it has several advantages of storing, transportation, and flexibility in solicitation such as turbines, combustion appliances, boilers, engines, etc. Fig. 1 Overview of the pyrolytic product. Illustrates different types of the existing biomass conversion process with their respective output. The study was undertaken to investigate the properties of various agricultural residues. Until recently, the use of BC (biochar) in agriculture was mainly focused on the application of BC as a soil amendment. However, there are opportunities to investigate in this wide field of study, as there are plenty of potential relationships between various parameters, such as (but not limited to) BC(biochar) feedstock material, dose, and its characteristics, type of soil, plant species, and target elements/compounds of the treatment. Other related aspects that were investigated are BC‐enhanced composting processes and obtaining the BC via pyrolysis of agricultural waste.
Chyavanprash: A Multimodal Approach to COVID-19 Management
Authors: Venkataraman N. Deepak , Sundaram R. Meenakshi , Somanathan S. S. , Prabhu T. Purushoth , Rama K. P. , Priya S. Jeya Shanmuga 
Published: September 2021

The word Chyavanprash (CP) comprises of ‘Chyawan’ and ‘Prasha’. Chyavan represents ‘degenerative change’ and Prasha symbolises a drug. Enhancement of immunity and longevity of life were the main reasons for which CP was consumed since ancient times. CP has about 50 herbs, spices and minerals along with a range of pharmacological activities on almost all organ systems of the human body.
COVID-19 actually means coronavirus disease 2019. COVID-19 targets and affects multiple organs like lungs, heart, kidney etc, thus increasing the mortality and morbidity rates. The medication cost and side effects have made the allopathic system of medicine the least sought after. The rapid spread rate of the infection has urged mankind to look at alternative remedies to fight the novel coronavirus.
AYUSH is a government organisation under the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy which aims to promote indigenous alternative medicine systems in India. AYUSH recommends various measures to fight the novel coronavirus infection.
Chyavanprash is one such important formulation proposed by the AYUSH for COVID-19. The purpose of our review is to highlight the constituents and pharmacological activities of CP in the prophylaxis, manage and treatment of COVID-19 by collecting and compiling the published research on COVID-19. The review also focuses on understanding the mechanism behind the multimodal activity of CP. References relevant to our topic were screened based on relevance to our topic.
Pulmonary Complication in Severe Malaria
Authors: Siagian Forman Erwin 
Published: September 2021

Malaria is a potentially fatal disease caused by Plasmodium spp. Transmission occurs via the bite of female mosquito, Anopheles spp. Epidemiologically, global number of malaria patient are located in Southeast Asia and Africa. Until nowadays, millions of people still living in endemic area, with children and pregnant women are among the most vulnerable group in the population. Although there have been many advances in treatment and management, but the potential for harm remains; one of the example is lung involvement in patients with severe malaria. This paper aim to discuss briefly about lung derangement in the severe malaria and the inflammatory response related to the lung dysfunction. The severity of pulmonary impairment due to complications of malaria is determined not only by the initiation of antimalarial treatment but also by the hosts associated immune response.
Characteristics of Microorganisms Associated with Crude Oil Impacted Surface Water Body in Bodo/Bonny River, Nigeria
Authors: Ogbonna David N. , Kpormon Lucky B. , Origbe Matthew E. 
Published: September 2021

The contamination of water is a serious environmental problem as it adversely affects the human health and the biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. The organisms that inhabit the water space use oxygen for metabolic activities and the blocking of the water surface of the river by total petroleum hydrocarbons tend to reduce the dissolved oxygen available within the system thereby making the survival of aquatic life difficult particularly the non-hydrocarbon utilizing microorganisms. The aim of this study was to determine the microbiological characteristics of water samples from Bodo/Bonny River impacted by crude oil spill. Water and dead fish samples were collected from four stations while the fifth sample was collected from a link fish pond which served as control. Microbiological analysis of samples collected was analysed accordingly using standard analytical methods. Bacterial isolates from the sampling stations show that Vibrio cholerae, Shigella sp, Escherichia coli, Vibrio sp, Salmonella sp, Bacillus sp, Klebsiella sp, Actinomycetes, Clostridium, Listeria sp, Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas sp and fungal isolates namely, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium sp, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus, Mucor sp and Candida sp were identified. Percentage occurrence of both isolates show that E. coli 15%, Vibrio species 13%, Pseudomonas 12%, Klebsiella 12% and Shigella 9% while Aspergillus niger had 37.18%, while Mucor had 25.64%, Penicillium sp 11.38%, Aspergillus flavus 11.38% and Candida sp 10.26%.Microorganisms isolated from the river water that survived the harsh influences associated with oil spill from this study shows that most of the microorganisms could be genetically cloned as hydrocarbon utilizing organisms for cleanup of oil contaminated environments because of their existence and sustenance to mankind.
A Survey on Knowledge Attitude and Practices among Dental Faculty towards Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Maharashtra
Authors: Kalmegh Shivani , Siddique Saima , Madhu Priyanka Paul , Chhabra Kumar Gaurav , Reche Amit , Kunghadkar Akanksha 
Published: September 2021

Background: Antibiotic resistance makes to the top ten threats to global health in 2019. It is important for dental faculty to make efforts to improve the quality of services provided; As a result the study of awareness of the dental faculty regarding antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship program was undertaken.
Objectives: Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practices of the dental faculty towards Antibiotic stewardship program through a questionnaire study in Maharashtra.
Methodology: The dental faculty in dental institutes located in Maharashtra will be the study participants. The questionnaire will be sent to all the faculty members as an online questionnaire survey.
Expected Results: Evaluating the need of Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship program in institutions which will reduce the profuse use of unnecessary antibiotic prescription and improve the appropriateness of the antibiotic use by the dental health faculty working in a dental college without compromising the clinical patient outcome.
Conclusion: The present study will assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the dental faculty towards Antibiotic stewardship program.
Phytochemical Screening and Hepatoprotective Potential of Sida cordata
Authors: Mistry Sunil 
Published: September 2021

Sida cordata (Burn. f.) Borss. Waalk is highly distributed in entire part of India. The various parts of the plant are used in folklore medicine for the management of multiple diseases. So,the present study was performed to examine the hepatoprotective activity study of ethanolic extract of S. cordata leaves (SCLE) on alcohol mediated hepatotoxicity in a rat model. Ethanol intoxicated rats showed noteworthy elevation of liver weight and volume. Further, ethanol insulted rats also showed significant elevation in the level of biochemical markers such as AST, ALT, TG, TB, and DB) and marked variation in the histological structure of liver. Oral administration of SCLE at the dose of 200 and 400 mg/kg for 30 days) significantly reduced the liver weight, hepatic markers level and restored the histological changes annoyed by ethanol thus indicating its hepatoprotective potential. Furthermore, HPTLC analysis was performed for the identification and quality estimation of S. cordata leaves.
Antioxidant Activity of Some Spices and Their Two Traditional Mixture Named Ras el Hanout Used in Northwestern of Algeria
Authors: Seladji Meryem , Khedim Fatima Zohra , Dib Hanane , Bendimerad Nassima 
Published: September 2021

Aims: Our study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of ten spices in the composition of two spice blends named Ras el Hanout I and Ras el Hanout II. The spices studied are Alpinia officinarum, Cinnamomum cassia, Carum carvi, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Curcuma domestica, Foeniculum vulgare, Piper cubeba, Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale, mixtures were prepared well defined measures.
Place and of Study: Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Biology, Abou Bekr Belkaïd University, Department of Biology, Tlemcen.
Methodology: The contents of polyphenols were determined by spectrophotometric techniques. The antioxidant activities were determined in vitro through trapping evaluation tests of the free radical DPPH and iron reduction (FRAP). The dried crude extracts of spices were prepared in a water-methanol mixture.
Results: Yields vary considerably from one spice to another with values ranging between 4.01% for Coriandrum sativum and 12.26% for Cuminum cyminum. The evaluation of the antioxidant activity by the scavenging of free radical DPPH and the iron reduction method (FRAP) showed that our extracts have an antioxidant potential. The extract of Cinnamomum cassia has better reducing capability of iron in comparison to all other spices and even compared with standard antioxidant ascorbic acid. Also, a stronger free radical scavenging activity was observed compared to that of ascorbic acid and BHA. On the other hand, the concentration which inhibits the 50% effect free radical DPPH is equal to 0.15±0.035 mg / mL for Ras el Hanout I and 0.51±0.07 mg / mL for Ras el Hanout II but which remains higher than that of 0.09±0.05mg /mL ascorbic acid.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that crude extracts of spices exhibit (individually and as a mix) significant antioxidant activity.
A Stability Indicating Novel UPLC-PDA Method for the Estimation in Bulk and Capsule Dosage form of Isavuconazole Effective for Mucormycosis Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Acharyya Suman , Abhik Si, , Kumar H. K. Sundeep 
Published: September 2021

The present research provides a new proven ultra-high-performance liquid chromatographic technique for isavuconazole in both bulk and capsule dosage forms. DIKMA Waters BEH C18(50 x 2.6mm, 1.7m) column was used for chromatographic separation. With the isocratic elution mode, a mixture phosphate buffer: methanol 40:60 v/v, was used as the mobile phase, and the eluent was measured at 253 nm using a UV detector. The strategy has been maintained and validated in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonization Guidelines. Stressed deterioration has also been investigated in acidic, alkaline, peroxide, thermal, and photolytic conditions. Isavuconazole was eluted with the retention time 0.861 minute in this procedure. The calibration curve plots for isavuconazole were found to be linear within the concentration ranges of 1-25µg/mL. With a percentage recovery of 100.18 percent, the limit of detection was 0.025g/ml and the value for limit of quantification was 0.50µg/mL. In a force degradation analysis, the current approach was also determined to be stable. Based on the experiential evidence, the present method was found appropriate of isavuconazole estimation in the form of bulk and capsule.