bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Determinants of physical activity to prevent falls in older people: an investigation based on the protection motivation theory
Authors: Barati Majid , Taheri-Kharameh Zahra , Fänge Agneta Malmgren , Bashirian Saeed , Moghadam Rashid Heydari , Poorolajal Jalal , Karimi Zeinab 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background Physical activity (PA) is important for preventing falls in older age. However, most older people in Iran have not been involved in any exercise program. The aim of this study was to assess the determinants of physical activity to prevent falls using protection motivation theory (PMT) in Iranian older people.Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted in Qom, Iran, from May to October 2018. Three hundred older people were selected from retirement centers via stratified sampling method. Data was collected using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity, and PMT constructs scale. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression and descriptive statistical analysis.Results The mean (SD) age of the participants was 64.6 (5.5) and the majority were male (77.7%). Level of perceived self-efficacy of participation was low. Perceived costs and perceived rewards were negatively associated with motivation. Furthermore, protection motivation (β=0.38, P<0.0001), fear (β=0.21, P=0.001), and efficiency of response (β=0.13, P=0.026), significantly predict PA behavior. The study model explained approximately 32% of the variance in PA behavior.Conclusion The results indicated that reducing barriers to exercising might increase PA intention. Also, protection motivation and efficiency of response and fear are considered as the strongest predictors of PA behavior among older people. The results can help health care providers to develop appropriate interventions for promoting PA among older people.
MicroRNA-21 inhibitor (miR-21i) and Simvastatin-loaded poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)/polyethylenimine (PLGA/PEI) nanoparticles for synergistic anticancer effect in Gastric Cancers
Authors: Liu Yuxia , Yang Bin , Zhang Lirong , Cong Xianling , Liu Hongyu , Yu Mengxi , Song Bin 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background: In this study, we have successfully developed a simvastatin (SMV) and miR-21i-loaded poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)/polyethylenimine (PLGA/PEI) nanoparticles to enhance the therapeutic efficacy in gastric cancers. Methods: The SMV was loaded with high loading efficiency and miRNA was maximally loaded at an N/P ratio of 4. CLSM/FACS results clearly showed the ability of PPN-S21i nanoparticles to deliver the combinational therapeutics of SMV and miR-21i to the cancer cells. Results: Cells treated with combination of SMV+miR-21i showed significantly lower cell viability compared to that of free SMV. Our results clearly highlight the importance of simultaneous interaction of SMV+miR-21i and that it could significantly decrease the cell proliferation. As expected, cell apoptosis of SMV+miR-21i was significantly higher compared to that of individual drug or miRNA. The anticancer effect was more pronounced in PPN-S21i treated cells which showed brightest red fluorescence with lowest green fluorescence in Live/Dead assay. Finally, pharmacokinetic analysis revealed that PPN-S21i significantly prolonged the blood circulation time of SMV compared to that of free SMV indicating the potential of carrier system. Conclusion: Overall, results clearly indicate that the combination of SMV+miR-21i (gene + drug therapy) might provide a valuable strategy for the clinical management of gastric cancers.
Assessment of timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers who have infants less than six months of age in Gunchire Town, Snnpr, Ethiopia 2019
Authors: Roga Ephrem Yohannes , Hailu Tsegaye Tesfaye , Kahsay Tadesse Gebreegziabher 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background: Timely initiation of breastfeeding is defined as the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour after childbirth. Despite breastfeeding has benefit for both mothers and infants, globally breastfeeding within one hour of life in the world was less than half. In least developed countries (53%), Eastern and southern Africa (60%), Ethiopia (73%) of infant breastfed within one hour. The aim of this study was to assess timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers who have infant less than six months of age in Gunchire town, Ethiopia. Methods : The study was conducted from May 6 to 20, 2019 by using face to face interview of structured questionnaire. Community based cross-sectional study was employed on 333 women. The study participants were selected by Simple random sampling techniques. The data were coded, entered, cleaned and analyzed by SPSS with windows version 21.0. Binary and multivariate logistic regression statistical model were used. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI will be computed to see the strength of association. Results: In this study the magnitude of timely initiation of breastfeeding was 80.5%. Governmental employed mothers (AOR=2.914, 95%CI: 1.139, 7.46), Antenatal care visit (AOR=5.99, 95% CI:1.29, 27.81), Baby skin to skin contact (AOR=2.4, 95%CI:1.092, 5.34), Vaginal delivery (AOR=5.82 95%CI:1.68, 20.14) Institutional delivery (AOR=5.5, 95CI%:1.66, 18.3), Good knowledge of breastfeeding (AOR=4.02, 95%CI:1.04, 15.59) and Breast disease (AOR=0.24, CI95%: 0.08, 0.73) were significantly associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding. Conclusion: More than third quarter of the respondent mothers timely initiated breastfeeding. Being governmental employed, Antenatal care visit on current baby, skin to skin contact, vaginal delivery, institutional delivery, breast disease and knowledge of mothers about breastfeeding were significantly associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding. Recommendation: We would like to recommend Enamore woreda health office to provide information to give further education about breastfeeding. To Gunchire primary Hospital staffs work at maternal and child health clinic recommend them to provide appropriate services and stimulate the mothers to initiate breastfeeding, skin to skin contact enhancing within first hour of birth. Further study on timely initiation of breastfeeding at institution level is suggested. Key word: Timely, Breastfeeding
Data Placement Oriented Scheduling Algorithm for Scheduling Scientific Workflow in Cloud: A Budget-Aware Approach
Authors: Kaur Avinash , Gupta Pooja , Singh Parminder , Singh Manpreet 
Published: September 2019

Background:
A large number of communities and enterprises deploy numerous scientific
workflow applications on cloud service.

Aims:
The main aim of the cloud service provider is to execute the workflows with a minimal budget
and makespan. Most of the existing techniques for budget and makespan are employed for the traditional
platform of computing and are not applicable to cloud computing platforms with unique resource
management methods and pricing strategies based on service.

Methods:
In this paper, we studied the joint optimization of cost and makespan of scheduling workflows
in IaaS clouds, and proposed a novel workflow scheduling scheme. Also, data placement is
included in the proposed algorithm.

Results:
In this scheme, DPO-HEFT (Data Placement Oriented HEFT) algorithm is developed
which closely integrates the data placement mechanism with the list scheduling heuristic HEFT. Extensive
experiments using the real-world and synthetic workflow demonstrate the efficacy of our
scheme.

Conclusion:
Our scheme can achieve significantly better cost and makespan trade-off fronts with
remarkably higher hypervolume and can run up to hundreds times faster than the state-of-the-art algorithms.
A Needs Assessment for Indigenous African Language-Based Programming Languages
Authors: Olatunji Ezekiel K. , Oladosu John B. , Odejobi Odetunji A. , Olabiyisi Stephen O. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The development of an African native language-based programming language, using Yoruba as a case study, is envisioned. Programming languages based on the lexicons of indigenous African languages are rare to come by unlike those based on Asian and / or European languages. Availability of programming languages based on lexicons of African indigenous language would facilitate comprehension of problem-solving processes using computer by indigenous learners and teachers as confirmed by research results. In order to further assess the relevance, usefulness and needfulness of such a programming language, a preliminary needs assessment survey was carried out. The needs assessment was carried out through design of a structured questionnaire which was administered to 130 stakeholders in computer profession and computer education; including some staffers and learners of some primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions in Oyo and Osun states of Nigeria, Africa. The responses to the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The analysis of the responses to the questionnaire shows that 89% of the respondents to the questionnaire expressed excitement and willingness to program or learn programming in their mother tongue-based programming language, if such a programming language is developed. This result shows the high degree of relevance, usefulness and needfulness of a native language-based programming language as well as the worthwhileness of embarking on development of such a programming language.
Nest Structure, Development and Natural Enemies of Ceratina hieroglyphica Smith, A Stem Nesting Bee Colonizing Cashew Trees in Hilly Terrains
Authors: Kaliaperumal Vanitha 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Ceratina hieroglyphica nesting sites were located in dried tiny twigs of cashew trees, and the life stages were observed through periodical collection of nests. Nests were located in the pithy region up to a maximum of 20 cm deep, and individual cells of 3.5 4 mm were separated by partitions. In 2017, one hundred and two nests were collected, of which twenty-two had been abandoned. Older cells were at the bottom of nests, while young ones towards the entrance. Among the different stages, the most in the nests were adults (51.8%), followed by pupal stages. Periodical collection of nests and the observations on developmental stages of the bees indicated that the nesting period was found to occur between October and March. Each egg was laid on a pollen provision located in separate cells and the incubation period lasted for 3.1±0.29 days. The larval period and pupal period lasted for 8.4±0.63 days and 7.3±01.41 days, respectively. Adults survived up to fourteen days in lab conditions with 10% honey solution. Parasitoids, predators and pathogens recorded on this bee species are also presented here.
The Argumentation in the University Training from a Humanistic Perspective
Authors: Torres Raisa , Vidanovic Andrea , Viveros Martha 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The argumentation is an inherent activity to the human being, no matter neither the culture nor the level of schooling. It is implemented according to the referential and contextual support in which it was formed. In the teaching field, this argument obtained in a reasoned way is valuable in itself, and constitutes a direct way for the acquisition of knowledge. In this way it is possible to develop critical and reflective thinking of the students. The humanist perspective advocates learning as a planned activity, but by means of the dialogue which seeks to expand the perspectives of meanings, accepts them and it involves the transformation of the world and the development of the students themselves. Starting from these considerations it was decided to analyze their influence on the training process and therefore in the social and personal performance as a fundamental element in the conceptual thinking of the university students. As a result, it was found that developing the argumentative skill of the students is meaningful for their training, so that there must not only be promoted the acquisition of technical knowledge, but also the development of a critical and argumentative thinking. It is concluded that the work of argumentation in educational spaces is still insufficient.
Social Mission of Students in the Educational Process: The Past and the Present
Authors: Oleksandrivna Maksymovska Nataliia , Viacheslavivna Shepelieva Nataliia 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The article considers the interconnection between students’ social mission in the conditions of information society and improvement of higher educational process. The aim and tasks of the article are to examine the dynamics of students’ social mission, to study out the characteristic features of improving educational process in relation to contemporary tasks of training a competent professional, empiric verification of proposed scientific positions. To investigate the connection between students’ social mission and optimization of educational process a set of methods was used: theoretical – historical analysis to define students’ social mission; comparison, generalization of scientific facts to uncover contemporary interaction tendencies of students’ social role and the flow of educational process; synthesis for clarification of the “students’ social mission” concept; empiric – experimental research of students’ satisfaction with the educational process, survey through online questionnaire, mathematic processing and generalization of acquired data. Analysis of open-type responses regarding the proposed remarks and recommendations enabled the formation of action directions to improve the conditions of educational process, such as support and facilitation of students’ academic mobility, usage of new forms and means in educational process (distance learning, training, contemporary information technologies and others), correspondence of the contents of educative qualification study programs with contemporary demands of a job market and others. Results of this study will be useful for scholars of social pedagogy, teachers, methodologists and heads of higher educational institutions, social pedagogues, social workers, students, etc.
Sustainability of Service Culture in Higher Education Management: Scale Development
Authors: Oikeh Samuel Eromosele , Akinbode Mosunmola , Ogundipe Mary Oluwaseun , Ajayi Eyitayo , Araba Tosin 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Building on higher education management, this study is based on culture which represent a set of shared knowledge and implicit theories within service culture most especially in higher education management. Using a scale development process, we surveyed 50 respondents from different higher institution with respondents ranging from students, lecturers, non-lecturing staff and management. The result from the exploratory factor analyses highlight the numerous dimensions of service culture within this study. Five dimensions were identified: shared perception, shared value, shared understanding, shared beliefs and shared style. The result showed that service culture within higher education community is affected by these five-dimension identified.
French Language Teacher Trainees Perception of Pedagogical Content Knowledge in French Language
Authors: Awanbor J. E. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The overall goal of this study was to find out French language teacher trainees perception of pedagogical content knowledge in French language. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised of all 415 French undergraduate students’ in the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and, the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts of a Nigerian University. A total of 108 French students were selected from the population through a simple random sampling technique as the sample for the study. A likert type questionnaire with a four point scale was validated by three experts. Using the Cronbach Alpha statistic, a reliability coefficient of 0.75 was obtained. Data was analyzed using means and standard deviation and a criterion mean of 2.50 was used for acceptance and rejection. The results show that Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is capable of developing French teacher trainees’ competences in problem solving skills, erases possible misconceptions and erroneous reasoning, simulates the use of various representations and instruction of knowledge and helps in the development of proactive thinking, attitude and self-confidence. It was therefore, recommended that more methodology courses should be designed and implemented to help the trainees content knowledge as well as pedagogical content knowledge so that they can serve effectively as twenty first century language teachers.
Social Representations of Suntanning and Conditional Beach Practices in China
Authors: Gaymard Sandrine , Taunay Benjamin , Amato Jean-Noel 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Pale skin in China seems to be a norm and the use of face-kinis on the beaches effectively implies that suntanning frightens. However other practices can be observed which raise questions. The aim of this article is to study the social representation of suntanning and the normative aspects of the representation with the conditionality of practices, among adepts of new beach practices in China. Interviews were carried out among a Chinese population who regularly follow these new beach practices on three Zhujiajian island beaches (Zhejiang Province). A free associations test and a conditionality questionnaire were filled out. The results show on one hand that the social representation of suntanning differs between men and women; on the other hand that conditionality differs little between men and women. Regression analysis shows that several sociodemographic variables such as age, can explain the conditions of acceptability of suntanning. Cross-checking the results shows up some contradictory elements which reflect the existence of an ongoing transformation in the identity of Chinese culture.
The Impact of Transparency in the Fight Against Corruption
Authors: Lafe Ardita Shehaj , Shahini Ledjon 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Transparency and corruption are topics with high interest not only for researchers but especially for politicians, citizens and decision takers. Transparency is seen as an important instrument in the fight against corruption. Transparency and corruption phenomena are considered to be the most difficult to assess due to the subjectivity that characterizes them. For this reason, in this study we will show some results based on citizens perception. The method used to collect information regarding citizens perception is questionnaire and than the data are analyzed through a logistic model. Interesting results came out this research such as people who have been in contact with public institutions during the last months have 5,477 times more opportunities to give bribes compared to those who have not been in contact. Transparency is considered a good tool to fight corruption because based on the model result people who know the meaning of the right to information have 86.3% less chance to give bribes than people who do not know the meaning of the right of information. Whereas people who know the Albanian law on the right to information have 48% less chance of bribing than people who do not know this law. Based on these results it is necessary to raise citizen awareness on the use of the right to information as instrument to fight corruption.
Private Military and Security Companies: The End of State Responsibility?
Authors: Sánchez Mario Iván Urueña 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The objective of this article is to observe the redefinition of state responsibility based on its interaction with Private Military Security Companies. The boom, consolidation and decline of these companies between the end of the Cold War era and the first decade of the 21st century pose a dilemma to international law regarding State responsibility towards security issues within its territory. The lack of effective international law mechanisms and the political agenda of the States are both limitations for preserving human dignity in institutional and humanitarian fragile contexts. Hence, an interdisciplinary approach must be considered in order to seek an alternative path to this dilemma. This research used empirical data and documental analysis to achieve this objective.
Study of Paradigm and Theories that are Factors Influencing the Development and Creation of Industrial Crafts Products in Thailand
Authors: Keativipak Kittipong , Seviset Somchai , Eakwutvongsa Songwut 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
This research is to study the paradigm and theories related to handicraft design, guidelines, culture and intellect, philosophical concepts, and the concept of promoting the direction of creativity to be used as specifications in the design and development of industrial crafts products. This research is qualitative research by interviewing the experts by conducting Individual Depth Interview and Focus Group using a purposive sampling method. The results are categorized concepts and theories to be used in analyzing and creating creativity correctly. Concepts and theories can be concluded in 4 elements as follow: 1.Understanding universal design (Style and needs in society) 2. It is feeling and believing in the roots of local wisdom and culture (Study of objects to understand cultures, set of beliefs, concepts and attitudes of the community or society when producing the objects that are necessary for education) 3.Learning the context of culture and wisdom of the community (the skills, techniques, and ability of people in the community) from Grounded Theory 4.Characteristics of change and continuity in the creation of handicraft (old as the world and new with appropriateness). The study of concepts and theories that are factors influencing the development and creation of industrial crafts is considered as a set of information which can be used in the development of industrial craft appropriately. Studying important principles and applying theories to use in the study and design guideline will narrow the concept of development or capture the main issues of the selection of conceptual data and the analysis of data to use appropriately. The four principles and theories above explain the process of getting the answer systematically.
Nematicidal Effect of Organic Extract Metal Complex on Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea)
Authors: Fabiyi O.A. , Olatunji G.A. , Daodu I.O. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The control of plant parasitic nematodes is constantly associated with environmental pollution problems which emanates from the ability of synthetic nematicides to bind strongly to different soil types owing to their hydrophilic nature. This research attempted to determine the nematicidal potential of copper, iron and zinc salts complexed with methanolic extract of Enantia chloranta on Meloidogyne incognita infecting groundnut plants on the field. Carbofuran, a synthetic nematicide was used as a reference standard. The experiment was a randomised complete block design which was conducted in two raining seasons (2017 & 2018). Two grams (2 g) of each of the metal salts were reacted with 300 ml of E. chloranta methanolic extract. Good nematicidal activity was displayed by E. chloranta crude extract copper complex (ENCT/CuSO4) close to the value obtained with carbofuran (CBFN), iron and zinc salt complexes (ENCT/FeSO4 and ENCT/ZnSO4) were also significantly (p<0.05) effective. Toxicity of the metal salt complex to M. incognita was dose dependent. Vegetative growth and yield was significantly (p<0.05) higher in plants treated with the highest concentration of the metal complex solution. Significantly lower nematode population was seen at harvest in the roots of treated plants as opposed to the untreated plants. This research has demonstrated that the E. chloranta metal complex is a promising nematicidal substance.