bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Entrepreneurial skills and retention ability among students of faculty of education, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Omini Emmanuel Ubi , Beshigim Aniah Bernard 
Published: August 2021

This study determined the relationship between entrepreneurial skills and retention ability among students of faculty of education, University of Calabar, Cross River States. Correlational survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of UTME 2018/2019 academic session 200-400 level students and this was also used as sample. A validated research-made questionnaire with reliability range of 0.81-0.89 was used for data collection. The data collected were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the analysis showed that acquisition of indexing skills and book publishing skills significantly relate with retention ability. It was recommended among others that support grants from school management and government should be granted to graduates with passion and enthusiasm to set-up their own business ventures on indexing and book publishing upon graduation either from their various institutions or after graduation from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Information Needs of Cassava Farmer-Processors on Cassava Value Addition Technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Olajide Rasak B. , Sanni Lateef. O. , Atser Godwin , Dixon Alfred , Oladokun Ibukunoluwa. O. 
Published: August 2021

This study investigated the information needs of cassava farmer-processors on cassava value addition technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria, to ascertain areas of information gap for farmers to maximally exploit the opportunities inherent in the product value addition. Using a multistage sampling procedure, 130 registered cassava farmer-processors were sampled and interviewed. Data were collected on respondents’ enterprise characteristics, access to information, perceived benefits and constraints to accessing information and information needs on cassava value addition. Data were analysed using percentage, mean and correlational analysis at p=0.05. Results reveal that respondents had farm size and farming experience of 2.3 ha and 20.1±13.8 years, respectively, while income was ₦273,784.6±₦458281.3. Though respondents were constrained with low income (70.0%), they reckoned that if they had access to information on value addition, their postharvest loss would be reduced (89.2%). Respondents had information gap on information needs on value addition technologies for producing cassava adhesives (1st), glucose syrups (2nd) and confectionaries (3rd). Farming experience (r = -.236), constraints (r = -.288) and access to sources of information were significantly related to respondents’ information needs. It is recommended that information on improved cassava value addition technologies be made available to cassava farmers through relevant sources, especially during emergencies coupled with hands –on training for effective application of information acquired.
El turismo comunitario como una alternativa de la dinamización de la economía popular y solidaria
Authors: Dillon Juan Francisco , Dillon Renato Fabián 
Published: August 2021

Mediante una investigación descriptiva, se estudió tres experiencias turísticas comunitarias en las comunidades indígenas de la Provincia de Chimborazo y se analizó su relación con los fundamentos de la Economía popular y solidaria. Para el efecto, se usó una propuesta teórico-metodológica centrada en la etnografía que propició el análisis de los procedimientos y estrategias concebidas o inducidas del funcionamiento turístico comunitario, valorando mediante una escala numérica aspectos como: valor turístico potencial, infraestructura y planta turística; organización y calidad de la oferta, valoración de productos de turismo comunitario, actividades económico-sociales ligadas a la organización turística que dinamizan la economía de las comunidades investigadas, de este análisis se desprende que el turismo comunitario influye en el crecimiento de la economía local de las comunidades investigadas, evidenciado mediante reducción del flujo migratorio, capacitación a los comuneros para la administración de los productos turísticos, mejoramiento de la infraestructura y servicios básicos, creación de cajas de ahorro y crédito comunitario basado en la asociatividad y solidaridad, acciones que promueven y consolidan el sistema de economía social y solidaria y la integración de formas de organización económica que fortalece espacios de comercialización de bienes como estrategia para mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pueblos.

Through descriptive research, three community tourism experiences were studied in the indigenous communities of the Province of Chimborazo and their relationship with the foundations of the Popular and Solidarity Economy was analyzed. For this, a theoretical-methodological proposal focused on ethnography was used, which led to the analysis of the procedures and strategies conceived or induced of the community tourism operation, evaluating through a numerical scale aspects such as: potential tourist value, infrastructure and tourist facilities; organization and quality of the offer, valuation of community tourism products, economic-social activities linked to the tourist organization that stimulate the economy of the communities investigated, from this analysis it is clear that community tourism influences the growth of the local economy of the communities investigated, evidenced by reducing the flow of migration, training community members to administer tourism products, improving infrastructure and basic services, creating of savings and community credit funds based on associativity and solidarity, actions that promote and consolidate the social and solidarity economy system and the integration of forms of economic organization that strengthen spaces for the commercialization of goods as a strategy to improve the living conditions of the villages.
Assessing & treating trauma: Music psychotherapy for parents of neonates
Authors: Loewy Joanne V. , Rossetti Andrew , Telsey Aimee , Dassler Ann Marie 
Published: August 2021

Parents of neonates represent an integral area of potential clinical focus for practice consideration in NICU care. Fostering parents’ music as a unique forum, pre-emptive to the music they use for bonding with their infant, or for/with them exclusively, when their infants are not referred, can open many doors of critical relevance. Assessing the impact that early birth may have, and recognizing the experience of trauma that may potentially linger, can infringe upon valuable NICU time for parents and their infants. To address stress, and the potential of trauma, along with its definition and possible impact warrants knowledge of its symptomatology. In this article, stress will be defined, and the potential for acute stress and post traumatic stress disorder will be exemplified prior to addressing the potential parameters for music therapy involvement. Music psychotherapy for referred parents, with focused relevance to the ways in which impending fragility can be addressed with a holding environment of musical nurturance may provide meaningful moments of secured support. These moments, in turn, may likely serve as a safe space for the emergence of music connection with their infants. Our multi-disciplinary team will reflect upon experiences of collaborative practice with families who have experienced trauma related to premature birth. A case vignette highlighting the focal features of music psychotherapy with two parents and a video excerpt exemplifying their experience utilizing song of kin will follow. Keywords: NICU MT, neonatology, song of kin, music medicine, infant stimulation, trauma
Effects of Stocking Density on the Performance Characteristics, Egg Quality, and Nutrient Composition of the Eggs of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica)
Authors: S. O. Aro, , J. O Arogbodo, , M. A. Ahmed , O. F. Ademola 
Published: August 2021

Purpose: The aim is to study the effects of stocking density on the performance characteristics, egg quality, and nutrient composition of the eggs of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica).
Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD).
Subjects and Methods: Two hundred and ninety-six (296) day-old sexed Japanese quails assigned to four different stocking densities (treatments) with four replicates conducted in the rainy season. The groups (I to IV) contained 11, 16, 21, and 26 quails in the approximate sex ratio of 1:1 (male: female) with stock densities 252.20 cm2, 173.43 cm2, 132.10 cm2, and 106.73 cm2/quail respectively. Standard procedures were adopted in data generation, collation and analyses.
Results: The results showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in weight gain, hen-day production, hen-housed production, total egg /hen, external and internal egg parameters across the treatments. The lowest feed conversion ratio (FCR) of 2.38 % and lowest mortality (2.27 %) were obtained from group one and compared with those in groups two and three. The highest mortality rate was observed in group IV (12.50 %). The proximate analysis and mineral composition of the eggs recorded the highest values from group I which was also compared with the rest of the groups.
Conclusion: It was concluded that 173.43 cm2 and 132.10 cm2/quail bird compared well with the standard (252.20 cm2/quail bird) and hence could still be adopted in quail farming without compromising their welfare and performance.
Some Ethnomedicinal Plants of Western Himalayas Useful in Making Local Alcoholic Drinks
Authors: Sen Tara Devi , Thakur Tanuja 
Published: August 2021

Purpose: The study aims to document use value analysis of some ethnomedicinal plants in LADs preparation.
Subject & Methods: Field data was collected through semi-structured interviews from knowledgeable people. The relative importance of each LADs & plant species useful in making of LADs was assessed by calculating a general Use Value Index (UV general), a current UV (UV current) and a past UV (UV past).Status of cultivation, occurrence and DMR score was also assessed to show additional uses of plants besides their use in LADs preparation.
Results: Fifty-four plant (H=23, Sh=11, T= 20) species were recorded in present study. Out of which 30 (Herbs=11, Shrubs =7, Trees=12) belonging to 17 families and 25 genera (Cultivated=5;Wild=16;Both=9) were mainly used in making of LHDs. while 24 (Herbs=12, Shrubs=4, Trees=8) belonging to 20 families and 24 genera were used as herbal ingredients according to their availability and preference of local people. LADs were categorized into 7 main types. Among LADs aromatic drinks showed maximum (UVgeneral = 0.8) UVcurrent & effective value (0.4 each). DMR value was highest for Terminalia chebula (26) followed by Bauhinia variegata (25) and Prunus cerasoides (24).
Conclusions: LADs proved to occupy a pivotal role in the traditional culture and social life of indigenous people in past, but traditional knowledge related to processing and utilization of LADs is on sharp decline and is further merge among young generation due to increased literacy, strict law against their production for commercial uses and easy availability of commercial alcoholic drinks even in villages. Some plant and ingredients useful in making LADs have potential nutraceutical and medicinal relevance that are well known by local people. These properties could constitute and contribute an additional socio-economic value for LAD's commercialization, which in turn could promote the local rural economy boost immunity and culinary tourism.
RESOLUSI KONFLIK PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH RUMAH TANGGA MELALUI PENDEKATAN SEKOLAH SAMPAH
Authors: Tanjung Dahri , Kriswantriyono Agit , Puspadewi Wulandari Yulia , Fajriyah Nataayu Pepy 
Published: August 2021

ABSTRAK
Kelurahan Kebalen Kecamatan Babelan Kabupaten Bekasi merupakan wilayah dengan tipologi perkotaan, penduduk padat dengan permasalahan sampah yang masif. Keberadaan tumpukan sampah di tepi jalan, pinggiran sungai hingga di tempat pembuangan sampah sementara (TPSS) yang berstatus liar telah menimbulkan konflik antar warga. Untuk itu diperkenalkan pengelolaan sampah berbasis masyarakat sebagai solusi konflik penanganan sampah. Kegiatan ini bertujuan (1) mengkaji permasalahan pengelolaan sampah di wilayah Kelurahan Kebalen; (2) mengkaji model resolusi konflik pengelolaan sampah berbasis masyarakat; (3) mengkaji peran Sekolah sampah sebagai sebuah resolusi konflik penanganan sampah. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode kaji tindak. Hasil pemetaan menunjukkan permasalahan pengelolaan sampah antara lain kesadaran masyarakat rendah, tidak ada kegiatan pengelolaan sampah. penegakan hukum yang lemah, serta belum ada kader/lembaga penggerak. Rekomendasinya adalah menerapkan sekolah sampah sebagai medium pendidikan masyarakat dalam membentuk kesadaran terhadap lingkungan. Implementasi sekolah sampah telah membawa dampak positif berupa peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah, komitmen dalam pengelolaan sampah bersama melalui bank sampah, peningkatan kualitas lingkungan, serta adanya dampak ekonomi berupa produk olahan sampah dan tabungan sampah.
DAMPAK KENAKALAN REMAJA TERHADAP KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI
Authors: Advitri Febriani Gabriela 
Published: August 2021

Pengetahuan remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi belum memadai. Survei yang dilakukan pada tahun 2017 menunjukkan bahwa 50% remaja putera dan 30% remaja puteri mengaku pernah melakukan hubungan seks pra nikah. Fenomena ini cukup mengkhawatirkan apabila dikaitkan dengan kesehatan reproduksi remaja tersebut yang tentu saja salah satunya membawa pengaruh terhadap kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia di masa depan. Tujuan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan kesadaran kepada remaja tentang dampak dari kenakalan remaja khususnya bagi kesehatan reproduksi sehingga diharapkan terjadi perubahan perilaku ke arah positif. Bentuk kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini berupa penyuluhan yang dilakukan secara daring pada bulan Januari 2021 dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 42 remaja putera dan puteri yang berasal dari Kota Singkawang dan luar Kota Singkawang. Metode penyuluhan yang digunakan yaitu ceramah, tanya jawab dan diskusi. Hasil penyuluhan yang dilakukan pada 42 remaja tersebut, sebagian besar belum mengetahui tentang dampak kenakalan remaja terhadap kesehatan reproduksi seperti seks pra nikah, kehamilan tidak diinginkan, aborsi yang tidak aman dan pernikahan di usia muda yang akan membawa pada masalah kesehatan fisik dan psikososial remaja tersebut
Efficacy and Safety of Lipegfilgrastim for the Prophylaxis of Chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia in Breast Cancer Patients in Poland
Authors: Streb Joanna , Kucharz Jakub , Lipa Aurelia , Strzondała Marcin , Wysocki Piotr 
Published: August 2021

IntroductionLipegfilgrastim is a long-acting glycopegylated granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) used to prevent chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) and febrile neutropenia (FN). The aim of the current study was to obtain data on the drug efficacy and safety in real-world clinical practice.Material and methodsThis is an exploratory analysis of Polish breast cancer patients participating in a pan-European study of lipegfilgrastim in primary and secondary prophylaxis for patients receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy (Lonquex ObsErvational Cohort Study, LEOS). Patients were followed since the start of neutropenia prophylaxis until 6 to 8 weeks after the last dose of the lipegfilgrastim . The efficacy measures were chemotherapy dose reductions, omissions, delays and the proportion of the planned cumulative dose actually delivered.ResultsA total of 45 mostly high risk of FN patients were included in the analysis.
Overall, 31 of 212 chemotherapy cycles (14.6%) were delayed in 19 patients (42.2%). Cumulative dose of chemotherapy was reduced in 1.4% of the cycles in 4.4% of the patients. The mean percentage of cumulative dose planned actually administrated was 99.95% across all cycles. Only one patient had FN. There were 15 episodes of neutropenia in 3 patients (6.7%),
A total of 69 adverse events were reported, which 65% were drug-related. The most common were musculoskeletal pain (17.8%) and myalgia (11.1%) Four adverse events were serious and two of them were related to lipegfilgrastim.ConclusionsLipegfilgrastim proved to be effective and well-tolerated for CIN prophylaxis in patients with breast cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy in a real-life setting.
Análisis de la coyuntura económica
Authors: Economía Departamento de 
Published: August 2021

El primer semestre del 2001 ha sido afectado por adversidades naturales (terremotos y sequía), que profundizan aún más las fallas estructurales que los choques externos (alza de los precios del petróleo, baja de los precios del café), por fuertes que éstos hayan sido. Este análisis destaca el problema de la inseguridad económica como uno de los más relevantes, entendiéndose dicho concepto como codo aquello que añade incertidumbre al medio en el cual los trabajadores y sus familias se desenvuelven, los movimientos erráticos de las cantidades y los precios claves, las fluctuaciones del empleo y del desempleo, y la incertidumbre sobre los valores futuros.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 56, No. 635, 2001: 767-799.
The long-term transport and radiative impacts of the 2017 British Columbia pyrocumulonimbus smoke aerosols in the stratosphere
Authors: Das Sampa , Colarco Peter R. , Oman Luke D. , Taha Ghassan , Torres Omar 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Interactions of meteorology with wildfires in British Columbia,
Canada, during August 2017 led to three major pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb)
events that resulted in the injection of large amounts of smoke aerosols and
other combustion products at the local upper troposphere and lower
stratosphere (UTLS). These plumes of UTLS smoke with elevated values of
aerosol extinction and backscatter compared to the background state were
readily tracked by multiple satellite-based instruments as they spread
across the Northern Hemisphere (NH). The plumes were observed in the lower
stratosphere for about 8–10 months following the fire injections, with a
stratospheric aerosol e-folding time of about 5 months. To investigate the
radiative impacts of these events on the Earth system, we performed a number
of simulations with the Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) atmospheric
general circulation model (AGCM). Observations from multiple remote-sensing
instruments were used to calibrate the injection parameters (location,
amount, composition and heights) and optical properties of the smoke
aerosols in the model. The resulting simulations of three-dimensional smoke
transport were evaluated for a year from the day of injections using daily
observations from OMPS-LP (Ozone Mapping Profiler Suite Limb Profiler). The
model-simulated rate of ascent, hemispheric spread and residence time (or
e-folding time) of the smoke aerosols in the stratosphere are in close
agreement with OMPS-LP observations. We found that both aerosol self-lofting
and the large-scale atmospheric motion play important roles in lifting the
smoke plumes from near the tropopause altitudes (∼ 12 km) to
about 22–23 km into the atmosphere. Further, our estimations of the
radiative impacts of the pyroCb-emitted smoke aerosols showed that the smoke
caused an additional warming of the atmosphere by about 0.6–1 W/m2
(zonal mean) that persisted for about 2–3 months after the injections in
regions north of 40∘ N. The surface experienced a comparable magnitude
of cooling. The atmospheric warming is mainly located in the stratosphere,
coincident with the location of the smoke plumes, leading to an increase in
zonal mean shortwave (SW) heating rates of 0.02–0.04 K/d during September
2017.
Reduced-cost construction of Jacobian matrices for high-resolution inversions of satellite observations of atmospheric composition
Authors: Nesser Hannah , Jacob Daniel J. , Maasakkers Joannes D. , Scarpelli Tia R. , Sulprizio Melissa P. , Zhang Yuzhong , Rycroft Chris H. 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Global high-resolution observations of atmospheric composition from satellites can greatly improve our understanding of surface emissions through inverse analyses. Variational inverse methods can optimize
surface emissions at any resolution but do not readily quantify the error
and information content of the posterior solution. The information content
of satellite data may be much lower than its coverage would suggest because
of failed retrievals, instrument noise, and error correlations that
propagate through the inversion. Analytical solution of the inverse problem
provides closed-form characterization of posterior error statistics and
information content but requires the construction of the Jacobian matrix
that relates emissions to atmospheric concentrations. Building the Jacobian
matrix is computationally expensive at high resolution because it involves
perturbing each emission element, typically individual grid cells, in the
atmospheric transport model used as the forward model for the inversion. We
propose and analyze two methods, reduced dimension and reduced rank, to
construct the Jacobian matrix at greatly decreased computational cost while retaining information content. Both methods are two-step iterative
procedures that begin from an initial native-resolution estimate of the
Jacobian matrix constructed at no computational cost by assuming that
atmospheric concentrations are most sensitive to local emissions. The
reduced-dimension method uses this estimate to construct a Jacobian matrix
on a multiscale grid that maintains a high resolution in areas with high
information content and aggregates grid cells elsewhere. The reduced-rank
method constructs the Jacobian matrix at native resolution by perturbing the leading patterns of information content given by the initial estimate. We demonstrate both methods in an analytical Bayesian inversion of Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) methane data with augmented information content over North America in July 2009. We show that both methods reproduce the results of the native-resolution inversion while achieving a factor of 4 improvement in computational performance. The reduced-dimension method produces an exact solution at a lower spatial resolution, while the reduced-rank method solves the inversion at native resolution in areas of high information content and defaults to the prior estimate elsewhere.