bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Malaria and Intestinal Helminth Co-infection among Pregnant Women Attending Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Chessed G. , Ibeh G.O. , Daskum A.M. , Manu J.M. 
Published: October 2021

Malaria and intestinal helminth infections are of public health concern globally, particularly among the risk groups like pregnant women in developing countries. In this study the prevalence of malaria and intestinal helminth coinfection and their relationship with anaemia were assessed. Two hundred (200) pregnant women aged between 16-55 years reporting to Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe (FTHG), Gombe State for antenatal clinics were enrolled at booking. Venous blood and stool samples were collected from each participant who consented to participate in this study, for haemoglobin estimation, determination of malaria parasitaemia and intestinal helminth parasite. Microscopy and Formal-ether concentration technique (FECT) were used to estimate the prevalence of malaria and determine the presence of intestinal helminth parasite, respectively. Chi-square (χ2) test was used to analyse the relationship between prevalence of intestinal helminth infection with Malaria and Anaemia among the participant. Results obtained revealed that 107 (53.5%) who consented to participate in the study are positive for malaria, with 11 (5.5%) infected with both malaria and intestinal helminths. Findings also revealed that more women 116 (58%) had mild anaemia among the study population. Three intestinal helminths Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichiuris trichiura and Hookworms were also recovered. A significant (P≤ 0.05) correlation between the prevalence of malaria, intestinal helminth and anaemia. Findings of this study provides an insight and further improves our understanding of the some clinical factors responsible for anaemia in pregnancy.
Intestinal Parasitoses and CD4 Levels among HIV/AIDS Patients Attending a Health Facility in Akpabuyo, Nigeria
Authors: Otu-Bassey I.B. , Eyo G.O. , Okafor I.M. , Useh M.F. 
Published: October 2021

Many HIV/AIDS patients still present with low CD4 count and other complications even when placed on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Prevalence of intestinal parasitoses and their influence on CD4 levels of HIV/AIDS patients attending a Hospital in Nigeria was studied to determine their role in low CD4 levels during treatment. Two hundred and fifty HIV sero-positive and 100 sero-negative subjects were recruited for the study. HIV screening was done using Determine and confirmed with Unigold with Start Park as tie breaker. Questionnaires were used to obtain subject’s bio-data, Partec Cyflow counter (GEM Laboratories, Germany) was used for estimation and differentiation of CD4 cells while parasites were detected using direct stool microscopy, formal ether and modified Ziehl Neelson techniques. Prevalence of parasites was 25 (7.1%) with test subjects being more infected (7.6%) than controls (6.0%) (P < 0.001). The parasites detected were Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (7.8%), Ascaris lumbricoides (4.2%), Gairdia intestinalis (1.2%), Cryptosporidium parvum (0.6%), and Hookworm (0.4%). Parasite positive subjects had significantly lower mean CD4 count (373.3±275.6 c/μl) than their parasite negative counterpart (626.7±337.6 c/μl), P = 0.028, and likewise in the control group. HIV/parasite infected subjects on ART had significantly lower mean CD4 count (391.8±270 c/μl) than HIV/parasite negative subjects on ART (659.8±331.1), P = 0.01. Intestinal parasitoses may aggravate CD4 reduction in HIV/AIDS patients even when on HAART, hence undermine the potency of ART and hinder their successful management. Screening tests before baseline treatment for HIV/AIDS patients should include parasitological diagnosis.
Evaluation of malaria parasites in relation to Blood Groups among participants attending tertiary health facility, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Authors: Lema S.Y. , Abdullahi K. , Yahaya M.A. , Ibrahim J. , Suleiman J. , Hashimu M. 
Published: October 2021

Malaria is still considered a major public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries of the world especially Africa, which Nigeria is among. Studies were conducted to evaluate malaria parasites in blood group of 440 consented participants in Sokoto Specialist Hospital. Blood samples were collected from each of the participants, and examined parasitologically using the thick and thin blood techniques. Overall 69.09 percent of malaria prevalence was recorded. It was statistically observed to be higher but insignificant in males (71.43%) than in females (69.96%) while the result of malaria prevalence according to age group of the subjects showed a significant difference (P<0.05), age group <5 years (76.08%) had the highest prevalence and age group >45 years (51.43%) had the lowest prevalence of malarial infection. Chi-square test revealed a significant difference (P<0.05) of susceptibility of malaria, subjects with blood group O (73.24%) had the highest prevalence of malarial infection compared to blood group B (65.22%) and then blood group A (33.33%). This study therefore, revealed a high prevalence of malaria parasite infection in the study area, which indicated a high risk of morbidity and mortality in the area and that individuals with ABO blood group O are more vulnerable to malarial infection. Therefore, in a bid to save lives, this research recommended for a holistic approach in the fight against malaria infection, which will aid the molecular and genetic understanding for how malaria health policy would be evidence-based in the control of disease and enhanced public enlightenments is also recommended.
Book Review: Manolescu, D. (2019). Tips. A Guidebook for Teaching Excellence in ESL
Authors: Hill Jerell B. 
Published: October 2021

The Guide for Teaching Excellence in ESL provides several demonstrations of the connection between language and culture. The book outlined the history behind words, the development of languages and alphabets, and the relationship between language and culture. Dan Manolescu recognized the student needs and core competencies that teachers must demonstrate to improve learning outcomes for students learning English. The book provided references to establish sources of information to support the author's work and approach to ESL instruction. He used his knowledge and experiences to create a comprehensive work that may benefit those new and veteran teachers who support ESL students. The author's knowledge of language and teaching is very evident throughout the book. The author signals the importance of performing an environmental scan when providing instructional tips to students because excellence can be achieved and is vital to building knowledge.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X MIPA-1 PADA MATERI GERAK MELINGKAR BERATURAN MELALUI METODE LEARNING START WITH A QUESTION (LSWQ) DI SMA NEGERI 1 GLUMPANG TIGA TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020-2021
Authors: Nurmala Cut 
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bahwa metode pembelajaran Learning Start With A Question dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada siswa kelas X MIPA-1 SMA Negeri 1 Glumpang Tiga tahun pelajaran 2020/2021. Penelitian yang dilakukan tergolong sebagai penelitian eksperimental dengan one group pretest posttest design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua siswa kelas X MIPA-1 SMA Negeri 1 Glumpang Tiga Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik simple randoms ampling, yang kemudian diperoleh kelas X MIPA-1 sebagai sampel. Peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif diketahui dari nilai rata-rata pretest dan posttes siswa, sedangkan peningkatan minat diketahui dari skor rata-rata angket yang diberikan sebelum dan setelah pembelajaran. Uji yang digunakan untuk mengetahui peningkatan minat dan hasil belajar siswa adalah menunjukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif siswa sebesar Padas Siklus I hasil pree test menunjukkan siswa yang tuntas ada 13 orang atau 43,33% dengan nilai rata-rata 67,5 dan hasil post test siswa yang tuntas ada 21 orang atau 70% dengan nilai rata-rata 72,5. pada Siklus II untuk pree tes siswa yang tuntas ada 15 orang atau 50% dengan nilai rata-rata 70,83 dan pada post test siswa yang tuntas ada 28 orang atau 93,33% dengan nilai rata-rata 81,5. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode pembelajaran Learning Start With A Question dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan minat dan hasil belajar fisika siswa lkelas X MIPA-1 SMA Negeri 1 Glumpang Tiga Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021. Kata Kunci: Minat, Hasil Belajar, Learning Start With A Question
The pyruvate kinase activity in peripheral and uterine blood in women with atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
Authors: Dziechciowski Marek , Zapała Barbara , Piwowar Monika , Chmura Olaf , Skotniczny Krzysztof , Duda-Wiewiórka Magdalena , Solnica Bogdan , Pityński Kazimierz 
Published: October 2021

IntroductionPyruvate kinase in an enzyme that catalyzes the production of pyruvate and ATP as the final step of the glycolysis. Potential role of Pyruvate kinase in tumorigenesis was previously suggested, due to its altered activity in several tumors.Material and methodsThis study looks at M2 isozyme of pyruvate kinase activity (M2-PK) measured in peripheral and uterine blood plasma in various stages of endometrial cancer (EC) as well as in precancerous state of atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH). Measurements were performed using spectrophotometric method in citrate plasma samples from peripheral and uterine blood. Study group included 84 patients with endometrial cancer, 28 patients with atypical endometrial hyperplasia and 23 non-cancerous controls.ResultsPyruvate kinase activity in EC group was 3-fold higher than in control group both in peripheral and uterine blood samples. Pyruvate kinase activity was also 3-fold higher in uterine blood when compared to peripheral blood samples. We also found statistically significant correlation between FIGO staging and detected activity with the M2-PK activity being 2-fold higher for FIGO1 than for FIGO3. We also describe a paradox in which the M2-PK activity in patients with atypical endometrial hyperplasia is lower than M2-PK activity in control group in peripheral blood samples, but higher in uterine blood samples.ConclusionsThe measurement of citrate plasma pyruvate kinase metabolic activity varies greatly between samples collected from different sites and samples collected from patients with varied tumor staging. Further studies are needed in order to elucidate molecular pathways that are responsible for observed differences.
Analisis Penerapan Media Pembelajaran berbasis E-Lumak pada Mata Kuliah Statistik Pendidikan PG-PAUD UM Kendari
Authors: Usman Usman , Arfin Arfin , Amaludin Roni , Nurlina Nurlina , Risnajayanti Risnajayanti 
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis penerapan media e-lumak dalam pembelajaran statistik pendidikan pada mahasiswa PG-PAUD. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Tempat dan waktu penelitian dilaksanakan di Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari pada mahasiswa yang memprogramkan mata kuliah statistik Pendidikan Tahun Ajaran 2020/2021. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa dan dosen pengampu matakuliah statistik pendidikan. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitin maka dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut: (1) Media e-lumak sudah cukup baik dalam pembelajaran online pada mata kuliah statistik pendidikan di masa pandemi covid-19. Terdapat tiga tahapan dalam pembelajaran melalui media e-lumak antara lain tahap perencanaan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi; (2) Kelebihan penerapan media e-lumak adalah fitur-fitur yang sangat kompleks. Kekurangan media e-lumak adalah server kurang stabil.
PROBLEMS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATORY LEGAL ACTS IN THE FIELD OF TREATMENT OF ANIMALS WITHOUT OWNERS ON THE TERRITORY OF THE ASTRAKHAN REGION
Authors: Dzhunusova D.N. 
Published: October 2021

The study is devoted to the issues of animal neglect, which have been acute in Russia since the late
1990s. The article touches upon some problems related to the implementation of the provisions of the Federal Law «On responsible treatment of animals». The results of the analysis of the current situation with neglected animals in the Astrakhan region are presented. The legal and organizational aspects of the activities for the treatment of animals without owners in the region are considered. The author comes to the conclusion that the most important condition for solving the problem of neglected animals on the territory of our region is the implementation of all measures stipulated in the normative legal acts in the field of handling animals without owners, and coordinated work on the organization of events in the implementation of activities in this area of the executive authorities of the Astrakhan region and local self-government bodies. It is necessary to improve the legal and social culture of society, to develop a responsible attitude towards animals among people.
The Epic Escape Room: Choosing the Best Option for Growth
Authors: Dixon Deirdre , Tompson George H. , Papp Raymond , Hall Abigal R. 
Published: October 2021

As Mary Smith finished washing the lunch dishes, she looked out the kitchen window and her son and daughter were engaged in a “battle.” Her daughter had just begun taking dance lessons and her son, a new karate student, appeared to be practicing his defense karate moves on his sister. Mary wanted to spend more time with them, but she had a lot on her mind. At the beginning of 2020, she was facing an inflection point in the strategy of her small business. The most recent upgrade to her product and service design was still not completed, payroll was going to be a challenge again this month and the kids were growing and demanding more and more of her time. Mary owned and operated Epic Escape Rooms, a single-location escape room in Tampa, Florida. She was also considering how to become a more successful franchisor. At the same time, she had developed a reputation as an excellent designer of escape rooms, and she realized she could sell her designs to other companies in the industry, or, she could focus on owning and operating a chain of her escape rooms. Escape rooms were a growing trend in the entertainment industry. Participants worked in teams to “escape” from a locked room by solving myriad puzzles and problems to obtain clues. Escape rooms were highly suited for team building, leadership development, enhancing communication, and problem solving. They had been successful with corporate groups, professionals such as teachers and nurses, as well as people seeking a fun and challenging experience. The revenue and customer growth over the past four years had been astounding, despite the many challenges to set up a successful location. This case study investigates a local escape room company and the issues facing the owners: expand its number of locations, continue to franchise, or simply offer consulting and advice to prospective and existing businesses. Students are asked to assess each of the options and then develop a strategic plan for the owner.
SOPTI Meeting 2020: Abstracts
Authors: Zeri Fabrizio 
Published: October 2021

The 25th National Conference of the Italian Optometric Association (SOPTI) was held in Verona on January 19–20, 2020. The theme of the conference was “Innovative technologies in Optometry and Contact Lenses”, was arranged in 3 sessions: optometry, contact lenses, and ophthalmology. Three keynote speakers were invited during the conference: Prof. Rigmor C. Baraas from the University of South-Eastern Norway in Kongsberg, Prof. Silvia Tavazzi from University of Milano Bicocca and Dr. Iwan Zanchetta, clinical practice Rothrist, Switzerland. The abstracts from accepted posters and free papers are presented here.
Cuatro años de camino en la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz entre el Gobierno y las Farc-Ep
Authors: Corredor Consuelo , Ramírez Clara 
Published: October 2021

Resumen: Durante décadas, Colombia estuvo en la agenda nacional e internacional de los estudios sobre violencia, por la prolongada duración del conflicto armado, por la diversidad de actores con roles y características diferentes, y especialmente por las serias consecuencias en cuanto a desplazamientos, desapariciones y asesinatos sufridos por amplios sectores de la población, así como por los graves efectos sobre el uso y apropiación de valiosos recursos vinculados a la tierra y a las actividades extractivas. Pasados algo más de cuatro años del proceso de implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz entre el Gobierno y las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP), que por el alcance de los compromisos y por los acuerdos inéditos en justicia transicional ha despertado un gran interés de académicos y políticos en el concierto internacional, en este artículo se presentan algunas reflexiones sobre el contexto en el que se ha desarrollado su implementación, las oportunidades que se han abierto, y los avances y retos que enfrenta, la mayoría de ellas derivadas de los informes realizados por los órganos dispuestos para el seguimiento y verificación de los compromisos adquiridos por las partes.
Four Years in the Way of Implementing the Final Agreement between the Colombia Government and the FARc-EP
Abstract: For decades, Colombia was on the national and international agenda of studies on vio- lence due to the prolonged duration of the armed conflict, due to the diversity of actors with different roles and characteristics, and especially due to the serious consequences of displacement, disappearances and murders suffered by broad sectors of the population, as well as the serious effects on the use and appropriation of valuable resources linked to land and extractive resources. After just over 4 years of implementation of the Agreement with the FARC-EP, Colombia awakens great academic and political interest in the international arena, due to the scope of the commit- ments and unpublished agreements on transitional justice and mechanisms for the sustainability of the achievements.
Keywords: armed conflict, peace negotiations, democracy, victims, land, challenges, alerts.
Luchas de las mujeres excombatientes de las FARC-EP por la reproducción de la vida colectiva en Pondores y Tierra Grata
Authors: González Ferreira Diana Patricia 
Published: October 2021

Resumen: Este artículo analiza la implementación del proceso de reincorporación de los y las excombatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC- EP) en los antiguos espacios territoriales de capacitación y reincorporación (ETCR) de Pondores y Tierra Grata en el caribe colombiano. Para ello, en el texto se examina el incumplimiento de los acuerdos, los obstáculos que los y las excombatientes junto con sus familias deben enfrentar cada día, y las estrategias que las exguerrilleras adoptan en su lucha por la producción de común y la reproducción material y simbólica de la vida colectiva.
FARC-EP Female Former Fighters’ Struggle for the Reproduction of Collective Life in Pondores and Tierra Grata
Abstract: This article analyzes the implementation of the reincorporation process of ex-combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FA <<RC-EP) in the former Ter- ritorial Spaces for Training and Reincorporation (ETCR) of Pondores and Tierra Grata in the Caribbean region of Colombia. For this, in the text, examines the failure to implement the contents of the agreement, the obstacles that the ex-combatants and their families face in their territories, and the strategies that ex-guerrilla women use in their everyday life struggle to produce the commons as well as the material and symbolic reproduction of collective life.
Keywords: Reincorporation, Women ex-combatants, reproduction of collective life, Production of common.
El rol de las comunidades campesinas de El Pato (Caquetá) en la implementación del punto dos del Acuerdo Final de Paz de La Habana, en momentos de incertidumbre nacional
Authors: Zuluaga García Juano 
Published: October 2021

Resumen: La implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz ha tenido sus avances y retrocesos. Por un lado, el panorama nacional es alarmante: se evidencian altos picos de violencia política; re- configuración de actores armados; asesinato sistemático de líderes sociales, reincorporados, etc.; la implementación real de lo acordado es mínima; y hace falta mayor voluntad y efectividad del Estado colombiano y del Gobierno nacional. En contraste, no se pueden desconocer las dinámicas de apropiación y organización social ni el rol transformador de las comunidades desde los territo- rios. El presente trabajo tiene como propósito poner en diálogo una reflexión crítica de la situación nacional del punto dos del Acuerdo con los procesos impulsados por las comunidades de El Pato (Caquetá), y la forma en que estas vienen tejiendo una cultura política participativa y pluralista, aportando así a la implementación del punto dos en, con, desde y para el territorio.
The Role of the Peasant Communities of El Pato (Caquetá) in the Implementation of Point Two of the Final Peace Agreement of Havana, in Times of National Uncertainty
Abstract: The implementation of the Final Peace Agreement has had progress and setbacks. On the one hand, the national panorama is alarming: high peaks of political violence are evident. Re- configuration of armed actors; systematic murder of social leaders, reincorporated, etc. The actual implementation of the agreement is minimal; and greater will and effectiveness of the Colombian State and the national government are needed. In contrast, the dynamics of appropriation and social organization and the transforming role of the communities from the territories cannot be ignored. The purpose of this paper is to put into dialogue a critical reflection of the national situ- ation of point two of the Agreement with the processes promoted by the communities of El Pato (Caquetá). Also, the way in which they have been weaving a participatory political culture and pluralist. Thus, contributing to the implementation of point two in, with, from and for the territory.
Keywords: Final Peace Agreement, democracy, democratization, pluralism, peasant communities, unity, organization, mobilization, transformation, social leaders, political culture, radicalization of democracy.
Implementación de los Acuerdos de Paz en Colombia
Authors: Archila Neira Mauricio 
Published: October 2021

A casi cinco años de la firma del Acuerdo Final con las FARC-EP para la construcción de una paz estable y duradera, la revista Controversia consideró oportuno convocar a la realización de balances ponderados sobre los logros y las dificultades en la imple- mentación del Acuerdo en su conjunto o en algunos de los seis puntos pactados: 1) reforma rural integral; 2) participación política; 3) fin del conflicto; 4) solución al problema de las drogas ilícitas; 5) víctimas; y 6) implementación, verificación y refrendación.
Este interés se fundamenta en dos razones: primera, en que es paradó- jico que en el plano internacional estos acuerdos tengan gran reconoci- miento, mientras en Colombia son materia de disputa y de polarización desde su firma, a lo que contribuyó la derrota, por estrecho margen, del plebiscito aprobatorio. Por ello su implementación ha sido un proceso tortuoso, pues además de los complejos trámites propios de la institu- cionalización de lo acordado, ha contado con la resistencia, cuando no la clara oposición, del actual Gobierno; y, segunda, en que para el CInEP la verificación de los compromisos establecidos en el Acuerdo Final es una tarea que ha adelantado periódicamente en estos años junto con el Centro de Recursos para el Análisis de Conflictos (CERAC), como partes que son de la Secretaría Técnica del Componente de Verificación Inter- nacional (sTCvI) de lo acordado. La convocatoria fue entusiastamente respondida y exigió una gran selección de la que salieron ocho artículos del dosier propuesto y dos de tema libre.