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History of the genus Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in Brazil: phylogeny, distribution, and cytogenetics
Authors: Faria Michel Barros , Ribeiro Maria Clara Santos 
Published: July 2019

Myotis is the largest genus of the Vespertilionidae family. It presents a cosmopolitan geographical distribution and is considered an example of adaptive radiation, however, with only nine species recorded for Brazil. This study synthesized aspects of the geographic distribution by map punctuating the main records for each species, karyotype, and phylogeny in contribution to the understanding of the taxonomic complex of the genus Myotis in Brazil. A search in bibliographic databases (e.g., Web of Science and SciElo) was carried out using keywords. The phylogeny study was based on the sequencing of a specimen of Myotis ruber collected in a fragment of the Altantic Forest of Minas Gerais; this specimen was deposited at the Newton Baião de Azevedo Museum of Zoology. The genus showed to be widely distributed in the Brazilian territory, with Myotis nigricans being the most widespread. In addition, high karyotypic conservatism was observed in all species of the genus. The phylogenetic analyses using the mt-Cytb gene corroborated the monophyletic aspect of the genus and the Myotis ruber species.
Daily activity patterns of medium and large neotropical mammals in an area of Atlantic rain forest at altitude
Authors: Marques Rosane Vera , Fabián Marta Elena 
Published: July 2019

Camera traps were used to study the daily activity patterns of medium and large mammals (> 1 kg) in an area of Mixed Rain Forest (High Altitude Atlantic Forest) in the South of Brazil. Species that exhibited diurnal tendencies were Dasyprocta azarae, Eira barbara, Nasua nasua and Puma yagouaroundi. The nocturnal species observed were Dasypus novemcinctus, Tamandua tetradactyla and Procyon cancrivorus. Didelphis aurita, Leopardus pardalis and L. wiedii exhibited nocturnal tendencies. Cerdocyon thous tended to be more crepuscular than nocturnal. Puma concolor exhibited a tendency to nocturnal and crepuscular activity, but diurnal activity was also observed. Finally, the species Mazama gouazoubira and Leopardus tigrinus were defined as cathemeral. While many species exhibited a tendency for the majority of their activity to be concentrated at certain times, there was no time during which medium and large mammal activity entirely ceased, demonstrating a balanced daily distribution of activity in a Mixed Rain Forest. There were differences in activity patterns between different seasons, especially between summer and winter, with nocturnal species exhibiting a tendency to more intense activity during the first half of the night during the winter and diurnal species tending to be more active at the end of the day during the same season.
Abordagens metodológicas no contexto da educação superior
Authors: Coelho Camila Henriques , Pacheco Camila Martins Silveira , Ruas Thatiane Santos 
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo trata do compartilhamento de práticas de ensino relativas ao trabalho realizado na disciplina de Microbiologia, no contexto de cursos de graduações em Ciências da Saúde em instituições de ensino superior, públicas e privadas, mediadas por metodologias consideradas significativas para a construção de conhecimento discente e para o enriquecimento das abordagens metodológicas utilizadas no desenvolvimento da referida disciplina. Serão compartilhadas as seguintes experiências: a) oferta de material para subsidiar a condução das aulas práticas, que estimule o raciocínio lógico e a investigação mais detalhada; b) contato, durante as aulas práticas, com amostras clínicas advindas de laboratórios e hospitais, tornando assim a aula mais atrativa e contextualizada em consonância com o mercado de trabalho do futuro profissional; c) propostas de atividades extensionistas, como atividades extraclasse que resultem em comunicação (acadêmica) e publicação de trabalhos em eventos científicos. Com base nesses objetivos, a seguir, serão descritas experiências vivenciadas no ensino de Microbiologia.
ANALISIS TOKOH DALAM NOVEL LIGHTNING KARYA DANIELLE STEEL
Authors: Marnina Marnina 
Published: July 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis tokoh-tokoh utama yang terdapat dalam novel Lightning karya Danielle Steel berdasarkan latar belakang sosial sebagaimana yang terdapat dalam novel ini. Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan intrinsink, dan teknik deskriptif dengan memberikan deskripsi mengenai watak para tokoh, sifat, sikap dan tindakan. Data yang diperoleh berasal dari teks novelnya dengan membaca buku-buku, dan bahan-bahan bacaan lainnya. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data ini berupa kajian pustaka dengan cara mengumpulkan data yang berhubungan dengan materi penulisan dalam novel ini. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Alexandra Parker sebagai tokoh yang memegang peranan penting dalam novel ini. Ia digambarkan sebagai tokoh yang mengidap penyakit kanker payudara dan tidak mendapat perhatian khusus dari suaminya. Samuel Parker adalah suami Alexandra, Sam trauma mengenai penyakit itu, disebabkan trauma masa lalu yang dialami oleh ibunya sewaktu masih kecil. Dia berusaha untuk menghindari Alex dengan menjalani hubungan dengan rekan kerjanya agar dia bisa melupakan pikiran, perasaan, dan kengeriannya terhadap penyakit itu. Novel Lightning mempunyai arti kilat menyambar yang menceritakan kehidupan sebuah rumah tangga yang tiba-tiba dikejutkan oleh sebuah berita yang menyatakan bahwa Alex mengidap penyakit kanker payudara.
STRATEGI TRANSFORMASI HUKUM ISLAM DALAM PEMBINAAN HUKUM NASIONAL
Authors: Sadat Anwar 
Published: July 2019

Abstract: This study reviews the strategy of transforming Islamic law in fostering national law. The results of the study show that in general there are two lines of application of Islamic law that can be pursued in efforts to foster national law, namely the path of transformation into the law and non-transformation pathways beyond the prevailing laws.
Abstrak: Kajian ini mengulas tentang strategi transformasi hukum Islam dalam pembinaan hukum nasional. Hasil kajian menunjukan bahwa secara garis besar ada dua jalur penerapan hukum Islam yag dapat ditempuh dalam upaya pembinaan hukum nasional yaitu jalur transformasi ke dalam undang-undang maupun jalur non transformasi di luar per-undang-undang-an yang berlaku.
Emotional Intelligence: Does Emotional Intelligence Scores Differ in Variant Nursing Leadership Levels?
Authors: Njoroge Rachel Wamucii , Oginde David , Agusioma Nickson Lumwagi 
Published: July 2019

In the recent past Emotional intelligence has evoked a lot of attention in leadership. While intelligence quotient and technical skills contribute considerably to leadership, emotional intelligence is the gold standard for leadership. This study explores the differences in emotional intelligence scores between the mid-level managers and of the team leaders. Therefore, a quantitative approach was adopted. Correlational study design was employed to explore the emotional intelligence scores between the two levels of leadership in a private city hospital. An adopted seven- Likert scale emotional intelligent inventory; self-administered tool was used in data collection from the two groups of leaders. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the two groups was generated and correlated, and the standard deviation was identified. The findings of the study demonstrated that the mid-level managers demonstrated higher levels of emotional intelligence score in some facets like flexibility with a standard deviation of 38.1, and optimism with a standard deviation of 17.7. On the contrary, the team leaders demonstrated higher emotional intelligence score on emotional self-control with a standard deviation of 2.1 and an initiative with a standard deviation of 3.5. The conclusion was drawn that, in deed, emotional intelligence is a valuable construct in leadership. The senior leaders had higher emotional intelligence scores than the junior leaders. There is need for further study using variant triangulated tools to measure emotional intelligence comprehensively.
Role of Boys’ Empowerment on Academic Achievement among Lower Primary School Boys in Mombasa County, Kenya
Authors: Okello Petra Atieno , Waithaka Esther 
Published: July 2019

Boy child empowerment is a topic that is emphasized among many educationists today. It has been proven that pupils who receive proper empowerment tend to excel academically as compared to their counterparts who do not. Boys and girls need to be targets in these empowerment programmes. However, in recent years, it has been observed that boys are usually left out of the school empowerment programmes. There is no much research to explain if this is the reason as to why the academic achievement of boys in the recent years is dwindling while girls within same schools perform very well. This study sought to interrogate if there is any relationship between empowerment of the lower primary schoolboys child and his academic performance. The theory that guided this study is the empowerment theory by Zimmerman. Gaps identified in the literature reviewed include; first, there is no ready literature directly relating the role of male teachers and the academic achievement of boys. Secondly, there is also no adequate literature showing whether boys taught by predominantly female teachers perform dismally in academics. The role of attitude is not adequately researched in relation to the variables under this study. There is evidently a gap in knowledge as to whether empowering boys in early childhood influences their academic achievement positively or not. Much of the knowledge available concerns older children and this leaves the formative years unattended and under researched. This gap in knowledge made this study very relevant and critical. The study applied the descriptive research design. Purposive sampling was used to sample schools where the study will be conducted. The simple random sampling was used in coming up with the learners and teachers who would take part in the study. A pilot study was done to test the tools. Questionnaires, interview schedules, achievement test and observation checklists were used to collect data. The data was collected over a period of three months. The data was then analyzed and presented using frequency distribution tables, bar graphs and pie charts. The study concluded that; the strategies used to empower boys are effective, there are no regular empowerment programs for boys in schools, the empowerment of boys in schools face several challenges that negatively impact the boys and that the male teachers are conspicuously missing in the preschools. Practical recommendations were made to school managers, curriculum developers and policy makers.
Strategic Innovation and Service Delivery in Public Universities in Kenya: A Case of Kenyatta University
Authors: Maroa Stella Gati , Namusonge Mary 
Published: July 2019

Strategic innovation is a strategic tool that can be used to align the institution’s resources and capabilities with opportunities in the external environment in order to enhance survival and long term success of the organization. Innovation promotes use of technology consequently impacting positively on service delivery. Public universities reforms have been a necessary and on-going policy objective for the Government of Kenya. Innovation as one of the approaches to the reforms is intended to induce an overhaul the public university system to better serve the needs of both government and the citizens with improved delivery of public services. In Kenya technology in public institutions has not been effectively used to enhance service delivery more so institutions where technology use has been embraced, its impact on service delivery has not been assessed effectively. This study applied the institutional theory, diffusion of innovation theory and stakeholders theory of management to determine how strategic innovation at Kenyatta University impacts on service delivery. The general objective of this study therefore was to determine the effect of strategic innovation on service delivery in Kenyatta University. Specific objectives included finding out the influence of eLearning, online student registration and use of e-messaging services on service delivery in Kenyatta University. A population of 72,000 students admitted to Kenyatta University was used from which random sampling was conducted to a sample of 200 students using Nassiuma’s formula. Data was collected by disbursing physically the questionnaires to the students. Descriptive and regression analysis was conducted using SPSS 22 to provide findings on the study. The study conducted a multiple regression analysis to estimate the model for the study. The study had a coefficient of correlation R of 0.912 an indication of strong of correlation between the variables and a coefficient of adjusted R2 was 0.814.This means that there was a significant correlations between the variables and service delivery at Kenyatta University however other factors that are not considered in the research paper contribute approximately 18.6% of the service delivery at Kenyatta University. Therefore, a very extensive further research is highly required to investigate and come up with other factors of the viability to service delivery at Kenyatta University. The study concluded that the strategic innovation of the public universities ranges from the products and services offered and is determined by the technology that is revolutionizing the current global world and has improved the service delivery at Kenyatta University. A strategic innovation brings a lot of advantages and has a great impact on human and business daily life. Therefore, strategic innovation development is the best choice in helping higher institution of learning stay on track.
Staff Development and Employee Performance in Kenya Commercial Bank in Nyeri County, Kenya
Authors: Muthee John Gituri , Genga Phelgonah 
Published: July 2019

The study intended to investigate the effect of staff development on employee performance in KCB Bank Branches in Nyeri County. Training and staff development is very crucial in the overall performance of the employee. The performance of the employees has a direct impact on the organizational performance and competitiveness. Staff development is not cheap in short run but in the long - run is beneficial. The study intended to investigate and establish the training and development programmes at KCB Bank. The study also intended to establish the: training programmes at KCB; effect of training policies on employee performance at KCB; the influence of orientation on employee performance at KCB and the effect of mentorship towards employee performance at KCB. The study was conducted at KCB Bank Nyeri County, Kenya where there are five branches. The target population was one hundred and sixty (160 employees) consisting of three (3) different ranks of top branch management, middle level branch management and lower level branch management. The researcher conducted a census on the top level, middle level and lower level branch management with a total of 160 questionnaires distributed. A total of 119 questionnaires were duly filled and returned representing a response rate of 74%. Primary data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics. The findings from the study indicated that training programmes, training policies, orientation and mentorship all have a positive correlation with the employee performance. Demographic information was analyzed as well and presented in tables. The research findings indicated that the bank has a variety of training programmes, well – structured and documented training policies, orientation programmes and mentorship programmes. The study recommends that a variety of training policies and programmes should be initiated. These policies and programmes should be well documented and communicated. The study recommends that a study of the whole of the banking sector should be conducted to establish whether the results will be replicated. A longitudinal study should also be conducted to establish the relationship over time.
Strategy Implementation Practices on Performance of Solid Waste Disposal Management in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Ajega Pamela , Genga Phelgona 
Published: July 2019

Solid Waste Management is a real and constant concern, which has led to the Nairobi County to develop a strategic plan to help improve the performance of solid waste management within the county. This study sought to investigate the effect of strategic implementation practices on solid waste disposal management in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. The specific objectives included to investigate the effects of organizational culture on performance of solid waste disposal management in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya; to determine the extent to which organizational structure influence performance of solid waste disposal management in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya; to establish the effect of organization resources on performance of solid waste disposal management in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya and to assess the effect of leadership on the performance of solid waste disposal management in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Primary data was collected using questionnaires that were pilot tested to ensure it collected valid and reliable data. The questionnaires were self-administered and the respondents were required to fill them and then they were collected to avoid contaminating responses. The study concludes that shared values made the staffs to work as a team realizing high performance on cleaning the environment, culture aimed at pulling resources to boost their operational effectiveness in managing of solid waste and adoption of organizational culture was a sign of commitment to the firm and its agenda. The structure emphasized the division in labor per specialization which had improved performance and coordination at the workplace enhanced the results of solid waste disposal. Leadership steered all staff towards improved performance and leaders had a clear communication channel that ensured high performance. The study recommends that consistent culture needs to greatly influence employee performance in the firm. Culture needs to be supportive of individual efforts leading to high performance in solid waste management and employees need to align their culture to the organizational strategies in order to improve their performance in management of solid waste. Organizational structure ought to aim at creating synergy between teams at the firm and employees’ opinions ought to be included in the decision-making process at firm level, which ought to boost morale. A team of experienced personnel ought to be present leading to high performance in solid waste management. Availability of machines and equipment ought to lead to improvement in management of solid waste disposal. Leaders need to ensure a conducive workplace to improve performance and leaders need to be competent in running solid waste disposal operations.
Leprosy: demographic and clinical characteristics of patients of endemic area in Amazon Region
Authors: Pires Carla Andréa Avelar , Nascimento Mayara Silva , Cunha Alyne Condurú dos Santos , Biasi Beatriz Hosana , Neves Bianca Sousa de Almeida , Alves Cynthia Luciene Pereira , Batista Danilo Dos Santos , Sobrinho Josué Da Silva Neves , Xavier Marília Brasil 
Published: July 2019

Introduction: The hyperendemicity of leprosy in the northern region permeates regional aspects, including its large territorial extension and waterways, which make it difficult to access health and, consequently, control the disease. So that, the objective of this project is to describe the demographic and clinical profile of patients with leprosy and to evaluate their intradomiciliary contacts.
Methods and findings: Observational, descriptive study, type of case series, through interview and complementary analysis of the medical records of patients undergoing specific treatment and / or treatment of leprosy reactions followed at the Dermatology outpatient clinic of the University of the State of Pará, in the city of Belém-PA, from January 2015 to December 2017. With convenience sampling, we interviewed 83 patients that met the inclusion criteria and collected socioeconomic and demographic variables, as well as clinical aspects based on the Madrid classification. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were applied as: tables, graphs and statistical measures of position and Test G, with alpha significance = 0,05 and reliability of 95%. The predominance of males was observed (60.24%), the most affected age group was between 30 and 44 years old and the majority with incomplete secondary education. The predominant family income was up to 1 minimum wage. The most frequent clinical type was Virchowian (38 patients). Most of the patients did not present leprosy reaction and those who presented, the type 1 reaction was the most frequent and the nerve most affected was ulnar.
Conclusion: Prevalence of multibacillary cases is a reflex of late diagnosis. It is important that there be intensification of actions and monitoring and active search for new cases.
First data on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Moraxella catarrhalis isolates in Lebanon
Authors: Hamze Monzer , Osman Marwan , Mallat Hassan , El Achkar Marcel 
Published: July 2019

Background. Moraxella catarrhalis is an important bacterial pathogen. Although national data have shown an increase in the levels of antimicrobial resistance in clinical settings in Lebanon, there is a lack of data regarding this human pathogen. This study aimed to determine for the first time the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of M. catarrhalis isolates in Lebanon.
Methods. A total of 34 M. catarrhalis strains were isolated from clinical specimens during the period from November 2010 to March 2019. Bacterial identification was carried out using matrix assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry. Antibiotic susceptibility of all isolates was performed according the recommendations of the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST).
Results. A total of 34 non-duplicated M. catarrhalis strains were isolated from nose (n=19), ear (n=7), sputum (n=5), blood (n=1), eye (n=1), and throat (n=1) of patients referred to Nini Hospital in Tripoli, North governorate of Lebanon. Regarding antibiotic susceptibility rates, the percent susceptibility is 100% to the majority of antibiotics, except ampicillin (7.4%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (85.3%), nalidixic acid (85.3%), and ciprofloxacin (97.1%).
Conclusion. To our knowledge, this study is the first investigation regarding the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of M. catarrhalis isolates in Lebanon. In addition to the high level of resistance to ampicillin, our findings showed the emergence of resistance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin. Even if this study provides useful information to develop effective empirical treatment, we recommend the implementation of reliable diagnostic tools to guide appropriate treatment.